Obituaries
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Dec. 12, 1948
TACKIE MAUDE MORRIS
Mrs. Packey Maude Davis died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of
her adopted daughter Mrs. Gilbert Sullivan near Free Union following an extended
illness. She was a native of Greene County daughter of the late Bluford and
Agnes Shiflett Morris and was 67 years of age. Besides her adopted daughter she
is survived by an adopted son Gordon Garrison of Boonesville; two sisters and
three brothers and one granddaughter Miss Lois Davis of Free Union. The funeral
will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Mission Home Episcopal
Church the service to be conducted by the Rev. George Fishk. Burial will follow
in the churchyard. Note: Obit says her name is Packey but it should be Tackey.
Tombstone has death year as 1949 which is incorrect
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 11, 1970
TALLIE L. MORRIS
Tallie L. Morris, 35, of 9th St. NW died yesterday in a Charlottesville
hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1934 in Albemarle County, he was the son of William and
Edna Morris of Stanardsville. He was employed by Acme Visible Records in Crozet.
Survivors other than his parents are a daughter, Mrs. Eddie Garrison of
Charlottesville; seven brothers, Russell L., Earl, Wilbert and Sammy Morris of
Charlottesville, Roy Morris of Washington, D.C., Talmadge Morris of Chesapeake
Beach, Md., and Dewey Morris of Stanardsville; and six sisters, Mrs. Tallie
Roach, Mrs. Alex Morris, and Mrs. Esperd Shifflet of Stanardsville, Mrs. Gordon
Via and Mrs. Alvin Shifflett of Crozet, and Mrs. Richard Lee of Plainfield, N.J.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Free Union Church of the Brethren
with burial in the church cemetery. Hill and Irving Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 2, 2011
TANNER BROOKS MORRIS
Tanner Brooks Morris, 21, of Mountain Valley, went home to be with Jesus March
29, 2012. Tanner was born April 5, 1990, in Harrisonburg, and was the son of
Jerry and Sandy Morris. He was a 2008 graduate of Broadway High School and a key
player on the 2007 District Champion football team. Tanner played offensive
guard and was All District 1st Team and All Region Honorable Mention. Tanner was
a student at Fairmont State University, where he was studying business and
music. He was an accomplished drummer, playing in a band and occasionally on
several area church worship teams. Tanner loved people and had a contagious
smile. He encouraged friends, family and people he didn’t even know. He loved
his family and was an awesome big brother to both his sisters, Kelsea Elaine
Morris and Aubree Faith Morris. Tanner had a strong faith and while he enters
his new life in Heaven, he will continue to give life here on earth as an organ
donor. In addition to his parents and sisters, Tanner is survived by his future
wife, Kelsie Marie Adams of Timberville; grandparents, Joe and Joan Brooks and
Frances Morris, and great- grandmother, Eunice Shifflett, all of Harrisonburg;
aunts, Tammy Garber and husband, Vic, of Roanoke, Amy Nesselrodt and husband,
Mike, of Harrisonburg and Jacque Cramer and husband, Robert, of Clover Hill; and
uncle, Jeff Morris and wife, Rhonda and her son, Ty Reed, also of Harrisonburg.
Tanner is also survived by seven cousins, Anna and Maddie Garber of Roanoke,
Joseph and Amanda Nesselrodt of Harrisonburg, Blake and Cassie Cramer of Clover
Hill and Ryan and wife, Jenny Cramer, of Richmond; and one second cousin,
Natalie Cramer of Clover Hill. Tanner was preceded in death by his grandfather,
L. Glenn Morris. A scholarship fund will be established for an eligible Broadway
High School student in his honor. Memorial contributions may also be made to
Broadway High School football and swim teams. The family will receive visitors
Tuesday, April 3, from 4-8 p.m. at Broadway High School commons area. A
celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at
Broadway High School Football field. Procession to Lacey Spring Cemetery and a
meal at Grace Mennonite Fellowship Church will follow. Online condolences may be
sent to www.grandlefuneralhome.com.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Jul. 5, 1973
THELMA MORRIS
Funeral services for Miss Thelma Morris, 60, who died Friday, June 29, 1973, in
an Alexandria Hospital, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mount Olivet
Christian Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Miss Morris, daughter
of the late Lev and Ela Morris of Dyke, moved to Alexandria from Stanardsville
20 years ago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Knight of Stanardsville
and Mrs. Winona Madren of Elkton; and one brother, Norman W. Morris of Virginia
Beach. Rev. Jordon Dickerson officiated at the funeral; and pallbearers were:
Elphis Morris, Wilbert Morris, Jimmy Morris, Galen Morris, Dr. Don Knight and
Bantley Gilmer. Ryan-Estes Funeral Home of Quinque was in charge of
arrangements.
THELMA ELIZABETH MORRIS
June 4, 1931 – November 7, 2020
Thelma Elizabeth Morris, 89, of Crozet, VA passed away on Saturday, November
7th. She was born on June 4, 1931 to the late Wilmer and Gertrude McDaniel. She
is survived by her children, Wanda Moon, Donna Davis and her husband Dabney,
Dillard Morris and his girlfriend, Kim Henson; her siblings Raymond McDaniel and
Christine Robbs, her 4 grandchildren, Angie, Josh, Mandy and Matthew and her 9
great grandchildren (Caleb, Lydia, Noah, Nathan, Zachary, Jonathan, Daniel, Cody
and Tyler.) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Frederick Morris, her son in law, Wesley Moon and her siblings, Otis
McDaniel, Bill McDaniel, Herbert McDaniel, Floyd McDaniel, Thomas McDaniel,
Claire Kingrea, and Emogene Collier. Thelma was a long- time member of Browns
Cove Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, kept the financial records,
helped with the apple butter making, cleaned the church, visited and prepared
food for the sick, and anything else that needed to be done. She taught her
family that serving other people was a way of life. For the past 10 years,
Thelma has been in long term care and was residing at Albemarle Health and Rehab
at the time of her passing. The family would like to thank the staff for their
love and care for her. Due to Covid-19, the family is planning a graveside
service only at Holly Memorial Gardens on November 13th at 11am with the Pastor
Rodney Chapman officiating. All are welcome. Masks and/or social distancing
recommended.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, VA
THELMA LOUISE
ROACH MORRIS
MORRIS, Thelma Louise, 81, of Richmond, Va., joined the Lord
February 27, 2017. She was born June 3, 1935 in Greene County, daughter of the
late Andrew Roach and Carrie Shifflett Roach. Mrs. Morris was a member of
Oakwood Memorial Baptist Church of Richmond, Va., and First Bible Baptist of
Stanardsville, Va. Thelma had a passion for music at an early age. She enjoyed
singing gospel hymns, bluegrass and country music. Above all, her love was in
family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be truly missed.
Thelma is survived by her children, Wally Morris (Janet), Richard Morris (Iva),
Debbie Mask (James) and Tommy Morris; her grandchildren, Michael, Crystal,
Stephanie, Kevin and Sherri; siblings, Virginia Snow, Lena Woodson (Jerry),
Edith Conley (Elvin) and Charles Roach (Mona); and five great-grandchildren. In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Pierrie
Morris; son, Wayne Morris; granddaughter, Courtney Morris; three sisters and six
brothers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 6 to 8
p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Va. 22968. A
funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 11 a.m., at Ryan
Funeral Home, with Pastor Josh Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow at
Holly Memorial Gardens. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com.
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Va., is handling the arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Sep. 25, 2017
THELMA MAE
MORRIS CASH
June 10, 1923 - September 23, 2017
Thelma Mae "Granny" Cash, 94, went to be
with her Savior, the man she worked for. She was an avid Christian and a member
of the Ray of Hope Church in Harrisonburg for many years. She was the daughter
of the late Stuart and Rosie Morris of Grottoes. On May 27, 1940, she was united
in marriage to Harry T. Cash, who preceded her in death in July 1975. She is
survived by a son, Melvin "Pete" Cash of Bridgewater; daughter, Elnora Skidmore
Carpenter and husband, Dwain, of Staunton; brother, Ben Morris and wife, Rose,
of Danville; daughter-in-law, Linda Cash of Broadway; grandchildren, Dawn Sooy
and husband, Art, Lisa Skidmore Gimm and husband, Tony, Jennifer McNamara and
husband, Jamie, Jewel Cash and fiancé, Brent Litten, and Harry Cash and wife,
Joscelynn; great-grandchildren, Joey McNamara, Austin and Travis Malseed; and
great-great-grandson, Grady Malseed. She was also preceded in death by her son,
J. Michael Cash, who was tragically killed May 2, 2017; son-in-law, William
Richard Skidmore; sisters, Lorraine Evans, Margaret Via and Jeanette Lam and
brothers, Joe Morris, Melvin "Jake" Morris and Daniel "Junebug" Morris. The
family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at
Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater. A funeral service will be conducted 11
a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater with
pastors James Kite and Chaplain David Kite officiating. Burial will follow at
Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Johnson
Funeral Service to aid in burial expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the
family at www.johnsonfs.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jul. 8, 1988
THELMA MORRIS MUNDIE
Thelma Morris Mundie, 71, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Charlottesville, died
Thursday, July 7, 1988, in Virginia Beach. She was born Sept. 22, 1916 in Greene
County, daughter of the late David Daniel Morris, Sr. and Bertha S. Morris. She
is survived by two daughters, Saundra Marie Frazier of Virginia Beach and Mrs.
Arthur (Jean) Harrison of Waynesboro; two sons, Mervin Newman and James Newman,
both of Waynesboro; two sisters, Sylvia Knight of Dyke and Marie Pope of
Wenatchee, Wash.; a brother, David D. Morris, Jr. Of Ruckersville; eight
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Denzil D. Houchens and a granddaughter, Vandia Houchens. A funeral
service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque,
with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Cecil Deel will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Nov. 2, 2005
THELMA SHIFFLETT MORRIS
Thelma Shifflett Morris, 79, of Charlottesville, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in
her residence. Born May 26, 1926, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of
the late James H. and Upsie L. Shifflett. She was also preceded in death by
three sisters, Eva Knight, Gertrude Sacre, and Hester Bledsoe; and two brothers,
James J. Shifflett and James H. Shifflett Jr. Mrs. Morris was a loving wife,
mother, and grandmother, whose family meant everything to her. She was a member
of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving her is her husband of 63 years, Isaac
F. Morris Jr.; one daughter, Brenda Londeree and her husband, G. William
Londeree, of Keswick; three sons, I. Wayne Morris and his wife, Clara, of
Midlothian, Carroll M. Morris and his wife, Rita, of Milton, and D. Bradley
Morris of Charlottesville; two sisters, Doris S. Shifflett of Charlottesville
and Sue S. Spiller of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Raymond B. Shifflett of Silver
Springs, Md.; eight grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. A funeral service
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at First Baptist Church, Park
Street, with Dr. Joel P. Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Holly
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 3, 2005, at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home. The family would like to express
special thanks to Hospice of the Piedmont Dr. Gordon Morris and Dr. Kevin
McConnell for their attention and care. The family suggests that those who wish
may send flowers or contributions to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy
Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Mar. 17, 2012
THEODORE MORRIS
Theodore "Ted" Morris, 79, of Earlysville, gained his angel wings on Wednesday,
March 14, 2012. Ted was born on March 8, 1933, in Greene County, to the late
Fred and Gertie Morris. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie
and Landon; and a sister, Maxine. He was employed by Murray Manufacturing for
many years as well as being an original member of the Earlysville Volunteer Fire
Department. He married his lifelong love, Eleanor June, on July 24, 1961. He is
survived by his loving wife Eleanor Morris; a daughter, Trish Gibson and her
husband David of Charlottesville; four granddaughters, Michelle Shaver of
Charlottesville, Beth Caron and her husband, David, of Ruckersville, Tiffany
Gibson of Charlottesville, and Sarah Miller of Charlottesville; a
great-granddaughter, Kaelyn Caron; his six siblings, Betty, Faye, Hazel, Gary,
Leon, and his twin, Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would
also like to extend their thanks to special family and friends, Ruby Shifflett,
Brenda Shifflett, Brenda McCray, Mary Spangler, Roger Morris, Brian Robinson,
Bryan and Tonya Marshall, and Gary and Doris Ann Wilson; and to the Hospice of
the Piedmont for their care and support during this difficult time. The family
will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Hill
and Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18,
2012, at the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church with the Reverend C.C. Kurtz
officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Memorial donations
made be made to the Earlysville Volunteer Fire Department, 283 Reas Ford Road,
Earlysville, Virginia, 22936. Friends may send condolences to the family at
www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 27, 1961
THEODORE H. MORRIS
Theodore H. Morris, 45, of 413, W. Main St., died last night at a
Charlottesville hospital. Born Nov. 23, 1915, in Albemarle County, he was the
son of Nettie Shiflett Morris of Boonesville and the late Newman S. Morris. He
is survived by his wife, the former Helen Belew; a son Herbert Morris of
Charlottesville; four brothers, Raymond Morris and Dewey Morris of Crozet, and
Fulton Morris and Randolph Morris of Boonesville, and four sisters, Mrs. Harry
McAllister and Mrs. Thomas Shiflett of Crozet, and Mrs. William Walton and Mrs.
Dorothy Lively of Charlottesville. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. EDT
Saturday at Prize Hill Baptist Church at Boonesville with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 9, 2017
THEODORE LEBERT MORRIS
Theodore Lebert Morris, 80, of Ruckersville, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at
his residence. Lebert was born June 3, 1936, the youngest son of the late Jesse
J. Morris and Virgie Roach Morris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by three older brothers, James Wilbert Morris, Jerome W. Morris and
Albright E. Morris. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 57
years, Glenda Lawson Morris; two special nieces who were like sisters, Jannie
Mae Greiman of Stanardsville, Va. and Gloria Faye Shifflett of Elkton, Va.;
great-niece, Priscilla Faye Shifflett of Shenandoah, Va.; and other nieces,
nephews and cousins. Lebert retired in 1998 from Acme Visible Records in Crozet,
Va. after 36 years of service. In his younger days, he played softball with a
passion. He was an excellent third baseman. Some of his favorite things were
softball, Chevrolets (always owned a pretty vehicle), peanut M & M's, and
Mountain Dew. He will be remembered for his quick wit, always had a ready
answer, and a smile that spread from ear to ear. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819
Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Va. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Holly Memorial Gardens with Pastor Paul
Hollifield officiating. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com
. Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.
THERESA LEE MORRIS KENT
Loving Mother, Sister, Aunt and Grandmother, Theresa Lee Morris Kent, 55, of
Lynchburg passed away at her daughter's home, with her family by her side, on
Saturday September 13, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1958 in Maryland to
the late Wilbert Leo Morris and Mildred Marie Breeden Morris. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by her sisters Gloria "Janie" Lawson and Pamela
Sue Morris Luck. She is survived by her daughters: Stephanie M. Snead and her
husband Sherman, and Samantha Eagle and by her siblings W.L. "Butch" Morris and
Marsha Morris and by her grandchildren Riley and Ayumi Snead, and Skylor,
Adrienne, and Aiden Eagle. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins
and other extended family. Special appreciations to her team of nurses and
doctors from Hospice for the wonderful support they gave right to the end. A
celebration of Theresa's life will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home from
6:00 to 7:30pm on Saturday September 20, 2014. In lieu of flowers memorial
donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont at 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway,
Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Jul. 11, 1974
THOMAS C. MORRIS
Thomas Cliveous Morris, 80, of Scottsville, died Wednesday, July 3, 1974 at
home. A native of Ruckersville, in Greene County, he was the son of the late C.
Jaspaer and Nora Patsy Morris. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Roberta Louise
Morris of Scottsville. Morris was a member of Church of Latter Day Saints and
was a veteran of U.S. Army service in World War I. Other survivors include five
sons, Harry Morris of Charlottesville, Albert, Lawrence and Roy Morris of
Scottsville and Thomas Morris of North Garden; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia
Harris and Mrs. Ida Bishop of Charlottesville and Mrs. Ruth Napier of
Scottsville; one brother, Daniel Morris of Charlottesville; and two sisters,
Mrs. Hattie Raines of Crozet and Miss Violet M. Morris of Barboursville; 26
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Hill and Irving Funeral Home took
care of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
THOMAS EDGAR MORRIS
ELKTON ---- Thomas Edgar Morris, 88, of Rt. 2, Elkton died early Thursday
morning at his home. Mr. Morris was born April 8, 1888, in Greene County and was
a son of the late Beverly and Frances Crawford Morris. He is survived by his
wife, Lillian Lam Morris; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Davis of Elkton; two
sons, Roy Lam of Linville and Beverly Lam of Richmond; two daughters and two
sons from a previous marriage, Mrs. Beulah Minter of Scottsville and Mrs. Irene
Spatton and Woodrow and Edward Morris, both of Charlottesville; two step-sons,
Philip Lam of Richmond and Henry Lam of Baltimore; three step-daughters, Mrs.
Linda Hensley of Elkton, Mrs. Evelyn Hammer of Penn Laird and Mrs. Nancy Lamb of
Bryans Road; a brother, Melvin Morris of Stanardsville, and a number of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m.
Saturday at Elkton Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Dennis Dean. Burial will be at
Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family will receive friends 7 - 8 p.m.
today at Brill Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Aug. 23, 1946
THOMAS MORRIS
Crozet Youth Is Drowning Victim
Thomas Morris, 14, Dies In County Lake
Another drowning accident - the fourth of the summer season - occurred yesterday
afternoon at Henley's Lake, located between Crozet and White Hall. The victim
was Thomas S. Morris, 14-year-old son Of Mrs. Bertie Morris, of Crozet, and the
late Elzie Morris. The youth, with two of his older brothers and two friends,
was in a boat, which capsized, throwing all five of the occupants into deep
water. Twelve members of the first aid and rescue squads of the Charlottesville
Fire Department, in the charge of Chief Charles H, Page, reached the scene about
3:45 P.M. After a search which lasted for more than two and a half hours the
body was finally located in 25 feet of water, and brought to the Preddy Funeral
Home here. Besides his mother, the youth is survived by three brothers, Gordon
P. Morris, of New York City, and Curtis and Hollis Morris, of Crozet; two
sisters, Mrs. Curtis Glass and Mrs. Cecil Wood; and his grandfather, John A.
Morris, all of Waynesboro. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday
afternoon from the Crozet Baptist Church, and interment will follow in Rock Gate
Cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 12, 1961
THORNTON MORRIS
BARBOURSVILLE - Thornton Morris, 73, a retired farmer, died yesterday at a
Charlottesville hospital. Born Jan 10, 1888, in Greene County, he was the son of
the late Fannie Banjo Morris and Alfred Morris. He is survived by his wife, the
former Elnora Shifflett; seven sons, Harold E. Morris and Leon W. Morris of
Barboursville, Wilmer L. Morris, Hubert A. Morris, Junior N. Morris and Philip
T. Morris of Baltimore and Landon M. Morris of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four
daughters, Mrs. Loney Powell of Dyke, Mrs. Ellen Richard of Arlington and Mrs.
Vienna Johnson and Mrs. Estelle Kubalack of Hampton; and nine grandchildren. The
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. EDT tomorrow at Preddy's Funeral Home in
Gordonsville. Burial will be in Pine Grove Church Cemetery in Greene County.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Mar. 24, 2020
THURMAN
CURTIS MORRIS
October 18, 1942 - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Thurman Curtis
Morris of Crozet, Virginia, lost his earthly journey on Saturday, March 21,
2020, after a battle with Alzheimers. Curtis is rejoicing in his eternal home
with the Lord our Savior, who he served throughout his life. Curtis was born on
October 18, 1942. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Monroe "Buff"
Morris; his mother, Retha Ellen Shifflett Morris Herring; his stepfather, James
Herring; and two brothers-in-law, Julian "Gete" Shifflett and Kenneth "Earl"
Morris. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce Ann Morris (his
caregiver); his two sons, Anthony Curtis Morris of Crozet, Va., and Duane
Douglas Morris (Tracey Kennedy Morris) of Afton, Va. He treasured his three
grandchildren, Eleanor Grace Morris, Lydia Faith Morris, and Laylon Dean Varner.
Curtis is also survived by his three sisters and one brother, Geneva Shifflett
of Baltimore, Md., Charlotte "Maxine" Bolyard (Leonard) of Crozet, Va., Florence
"Virginia" Morris of Dale City, Va., and Ernest "Ernie" Morris (Patricia) of
Crozet, Va. Curtis' greatest attribute in life all began in the year 1968 at an
Assembly of God church in Baltimore, Md., where he gave his life over to the
Lord our Savior. This decision changed the course of his life and the future for
his family, friends, and his ministries. He was a faithful member of Covenant
Church of God in Charlottesville. Curtis preached the gospel in churches for
over 40 years and received his Evangelist License Certificate for church of God
in May of 1983. Curtis continued his outreach ministries at two nursing homes,
Crescent Hall and Midway Manor. Curtis and his wife Joyce would bless audiences
with their southern gospel singing in many different venues. Curtis was always
available to share God's word and pray for others. It was his Kingdom work.
Curtis was the owner of Curtis Heating and Cooling that he began in Crozet in
1980. He served his community well and made many new friendships with employees
and customers along the way. The company continues to serve the community with
the same foundational values that Curtis began. Aside from building up his
company, Curtis had many hobbies that he enjoyed, such as; traveling with his
wife to the Caribbean, attending gospel singings, watching UVA and L.A. Dodger
games, driving his Chevy 2 Nova, and cooking his specialty mac n' cheese. He was
also faithful in attending the events of his two sons and three grandchildren.
Curtis lived his life for his wife, sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren,
friends, extended family, his dog "Sadie" and a special friendship with Kenny
Layne, but most of all he lived for the Kingdom of God. In lieu of flowers, to
continue Curtis' ministry and legacy through our young generation, donations may
be made to Afton Christian School, 9357 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton, VA 22920,
(540) 465-6853. We all love you and miss you until Jesus calls us to meet again
in eternity. A celebration of Curtis' life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.teaguefuneralhome.com. Teague
Funeral Service 2260 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville VA, Jun. 9, 1933
TILLIE MORRIS
Tillie Morris, of Nortonsville passed from this life to the great beyond May 23,
1933. Mr. Morris was the oldest man in that community. Had he lived to see his
next birthday he would have been 84 years old. Mr. Morris was a man of firm
qualities and could be depended upon; always found on the right side of a
question as he saw it and it was no use to try to change him. He was a good
citizen, leading an exemplary life. If Tillie Morris was your friend, you had a
friend that would stand by you. He was a devoted member of the Christian church
for over 50 years, a member of the old Mt. Union church in Bacon Hollow. When it
was thought best to move the organization in the neighborhood of Dyke, he united
with the Mr. Olivet organization. This writer remembers well when the public
schools had some enemies, and how Mr. Morris stood by them with his vote and
voice. One of the great characteristics of Mr. Morris was the love and devotion
to his family, which consisted of his wife and 11 children, who are located at
the following places; Quint Morris, Somerset, Pa.; Anna Morris, Crozet; Will
Morris, Ruckersville; Doff Morris, Nortonsville; Mrs. Flossie Collier,
Stanardsville; Mrs. Henrietta Collier, Gordonsville; Mrs. Clemma,
Charlottesville; Clydie and Zulemma, Lynchburg, and Panda and Litty, at
Nortonsville, who stayed with their father and tenderly cared for them. Mr.
Morris had 75 grandchildren, all of who were loyally devoted to him. Mr. Morris
was tenderly laid to rest beside his wife in Mt. Olivet cemetery in the presence
of many of his relatives, friends, and neighbors, who respected and loved him
because they all felt they had lost a friend. The funeral services were
conducted by Elder H.S. Knight, who visited Mr. Morris in this last illness Mr.
E. Y. Vernon was the undertaker. The pallbearers were his relatives and friends.
The floral decorations were profuse. There were flowers enough to decorate both
his grave and that of his wife. By One Who Knew Him From Boyhood (NOTE -
Tombstone has death date as May 23, 1932)
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA
TOMMIE MORRIS JR
Tommie Morris Jr., 53, Petersburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Grant
Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va. Mr. Morris was born Feb. 10, 1948, in
Charlottesville, and was a son of the late Tommie Morris Sr. and Elsie Williams
Morris. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed at Mays
Christmas Tree Farm. He is survived by a companion, Cathy Elaine Rohrbaugh; a
daughter, Ashley Noel Rohrbaugh, Petersburg, W.Va.; five sisters, Betty Knight,
Shirley Smith and Frances Brown, all of Ruckersville, Virginia Shifflett,
Stanardsville, and Linda Knapp, Barboursville; and two brothers, Jim Morris,
Fishersville, and Newton Morris, Ruckersville. The Rev. Stanley Kile will
conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg,
W.Va. Burial will be at the Lahmansville Cemetery with military rites by the
Grant County veterans organizations. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
this evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family,
c/o Cathy Elaine Rohrbaugh, HC 33, Box 19, Petersburg, W.Va.
The Grant Co., WV Historical (Genealogy) Society
TOMMIE MORRIS, JR.
Tommie Morris Jr., 53, of Petersburg, died Aug. 21, 2001 at Grant Memorial
Hospital, Petersburg. Born Feb. 10, 1948, in Charlottesville, Va., he was the
son of the late Tommie Morris Sr. and Elsie (Williams) Morris. He is survived by
one daughter, Ashley Noel Rohrbaugh of Petersburg; five sisters, Betty Knight,
Shirley Smith and Frances Brown of Ruckersville, Va., Virginia Shifflett of
Stanardsville, Va., and Linda Knapp of Barboursville, Va.; and two brothers, Jim
Morris of Fishersville, Va., and Newton Morris of Ruckersville. Funeral services
were Aug. 24, at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg. Military graveside
services were conducted by the Grant County veteran’s organizations.
The
Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Nov. 3, 2019
TRAVIS SHANE MORRIS
Travis Shane Morris, of Charlottesville, went home to be with his Lord and
Savior on Thursday, October 28, 2019. Travis was born on May 26, 1972, in
Charlottesville, Virginia, to James Edward Morris and Mamie Lucille Hall
Madison. By profession Travis was a skilled Mason, but his true passion in life
was the great outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who spent lots of
time in the woods or on the river with family and friends. Travis especially
enjoyed sharing knowledge about the outdoors. A fabulous storyteller, he was
often poetically descriptive to the tiniest of details; captivating his nieces
and nephews, and anyone else around, with tall tales and infinite wisdom from
his life experiences. He was an excellent cook who loved sharing his latest
culinary masterpiece with everyone. Travis also had a knack for finding and
creating unique things he knew his family would love. He often came home with a
beautiful cross for his mother or vintage treasures for his Uncle Wayne's
special projects. Wherever Travis was, so was laughter and love. Travis was
preceded in death by his father, James Edward Morris; brother, Landon Shawn
Morris; paternal grandparents, Wilbert Herbert Morris and Minnie Herrion Morris;
and maternal grandparents Charles Edward Hall Sr. and Leona Pearl Haney Hall.
Travis is survived by his loving mother, Mamie Lucille Hall Madison; sister,
Sonya Renee Houchens (Andy); brother, James Aaron Morris (Donielle Abel);
sister-in-law, Rebecca Morris; nephews, Wesley, Aaron, Drew, Ryan, Brandon and
Jacob; nieces Brittany, Cati, Ashley and Kimi; seven great-nieces and nephews
along with numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins who cared for him deeply.
In addition, he had many friends, three of whom were particularly close and
lifelong, Frank DeHooge, Robbie Pace and Chris Billups. A memorial service will
be held at Charlottesville Church of the Brethren located at 1225 Rio Road East
in Charlottesville, Va., on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. Interment to
follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made in the name of Travis to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big
Island, VA 24526 or Albemarle County Fire Rescue, 460 Stagecoach Road,
Charlottesville, VA 22902.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Aug. 22, 2014
TROY LYNN MORRIS
Troy Lynn Morris, 40, of Stanardsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at his residence. He was born
on January 9, 1974, in Charlottesville, the son of the late George Edd Morris and Virginia Conley Morris. He
was also preceded in death by a sister, Wanda M. Shifflett. He is survived by a brother, George Thomas Morris
of Stanardsville; three sisters, Bonnie L. Morris of Elkton, Sandra Roach and Melinda Roach both of
Stanardsville; 23 nieces and nephews; two special nieces, Grace Alger of Shenandoah, and Jenny Shifflett of
Elkton; and a special nephew, Keith Shifflett of Shenandoah. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday,
August 23, 2014, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, conducted by Pastor Eddie Deane. The interment will
be at Lydia Mountain Pentecostal Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service
from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Greene County Record, VA, May 4, 1933
TWELY SCOTT MORRIS
Twely Scott Morris died April 25, 1933, at his home in Bacon Hollow. He was 65
years and 15 days old. He was a son of Noah and Rachel Morris. Surviving are his
wife and five children; two brothers, George N. and James N. Morris, and four
sisters, Mrs. Sudie Morris Shiflett, Mrs. Leslie Morris Shiflett, Mrs. Eddie
Morris Via, and Mrs. H. B. Shiflett. His funeral was held at Evergreen church
April 27 conducted by Rev. H.S. Knight with Mr. E. Y. Vernon as funeral
director. Relatives acted as active and honorary pall-bearers. NOTE: This is
Lively Scott Morris. I don't recall seeing this name for him before.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Dec. 1, 2007
TWYMAN CLEE MORRIS
Twyman Clee Morris, 87, of Stanardsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
November 29, 2007, at the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born October
4, 1920, in Geer, Greene County, and was the son of the late Thomas Morris and
Rosa Weaver Morris Deane. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Bruce
Morris; two sisters, Mamie Deane and Bertha Raynes; and two brothers, Welford
and Marvin Morris. Mr. Morris was a former employee of Virginia Metal in Orange,
and retired as a machinist from Cooper Industries in 1982. Since his retirement,
he spent much of his time in his workshop. He enjoyed being with his family and
sitting on the porch rocking, chatting and enjoying God's great creation. He was
a member of Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren in Earlysville, and a United
States Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Morris is survived by his best friend
and loving wife of 61 years, Virginia Knight Morris, of Stanardsville; children,
Jacquelyn Heatwole of Roanoke, Karron Good and her husband, James, of Madison,
Linda Parrish and her husband, Ronnie, of Stanardsville, Richard Morris and his
wife, Barbara, Jeff Morris and his wife, Linda, all of Stanardsville; one
brother, Norris Deane of Stanardsville; on sister, Lois Brandy of Port Richie,
Florida; one son-in-law, Stanley Heatwole of Stanardsville; nine grandchildren,
Steve Morris, Anthony Heatwole, Cynthia Deane, Mark Heatwole, Kevin Good,
Candace Patterson, Luke Morris, Cranston Parrish, and Emily Morris; eight
great-grandchildren; and a special friend, "Buzzy" Deane, whose visits and
friendship meant so much. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday,
December 3, 2007, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison. Dr. Albert Sauls and
Pastor Edwin "Buzzy" Deane will officiate. The interment will be private. The
family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007, at the
funeral home. Friends are welcome at their home anytime. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, PO Box 302, or the Stanardsville
Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 165, Stanardsville, VA 22973.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Wed, Nov. 15, 2006
VENICE MORRIS
Vencie Morris, 87, of Barboursville, passed away Monday, November 13, 2006, at
his home. He was born in Greene County May 31, 1919. He was the son of the late
William Chapman Morris and Elizabeth Collier Morris. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Morris. Mr. Morris is survived by
three daughters, Frances Payne and her husband, Ronald, Donna Henshaw and her
husband, Maxwell, and Sandra Roy and her husband, Bill; two sons, Robert Morris
and his wife, Laura, and Stewart Morris and his wife, June; one sister, Hazel
Snow; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and numerous other family
members and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Friday, November 17, 2006, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will
follow 11 a.m. at the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Norma Dean
officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Ryan Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Apr. 10, 2006
VERA MADELINE MORRIS MADISON
Vera Madeline Morris Madison, 63, of Charlottesville, died Sunday, April 9,
2006, in a local hospital. Born October 7, 1942, in Charlottesville, she was the
daughter of the late John T. and Hazel Naylor Morris. She was also preceded in
death by a sister-in-law, Joyce Woodson and her husband Mike; a brother-in-law,
Marvin Madison; and a niece, Telisa Carol Gibson. She was a member of Solid Rock
Full Gospel Church in Barboursville. She is survived by her husband Edward Lewis
"Big Ed" Madison; two sons, Edward Lewis Madison, Jr. and Montie Lewis Madison;
two grandchildren, Moriah Rose Madison and Daniel Craig Madison; three brothers,
Carl F. Morris, Sr. and his wife Becky of Troy, Donnie W. Morris, and Richard A.
Morris and his wife Pam, also of Troy; one sister, Sharon M. Gibson and her
husband Bernard of Gordonsville; a special niece, Megan Morris; a sister-in-law,
Maxine Madison of Ruckersville; a number of nieces and nephews, three aunts and
one uncle. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 12,
2006, at the Teague Chapel with Pastor Larry Morris officiating. Interment will
follow in Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30
p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at the Teague Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests memorial contributions to the Solid Rock Full Gospel Church,
3580 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville, VA 22923. Friends may sign the guest
register at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Mar. 27, 1950
VERGIE CATHERINE SHIFLETT MORRIS
Mrs. Vergie Catherine Morris of Doylesville, widow of Lewis E. Morris, died
suddenly, Saturday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Essie
Johnson, 752 ----- Street, this city. She was a native of Albemarle county and
was 62 years of age. Besides Mrs. Johnson, she is survived by two other
daughters, Mrs. Beulah Morris of Free Union, and Mrs. Ellie Sullivan of
Baltimore, two sons, Lewis E. Morris, of this city and Roland Morris of
Stanardsville. Mrs. Morris also leaves two brothers, Kenny and Eugene Morris,
both of this city and five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Meadows, of -------- Mrs. Lora
Garrison of Mount Crawford, Mrs. Bertha Shifflett, Mrs. Lillian Shifflett, both
of this city, and Mrs. Maggie Shifflett of Baltimore. A funeral will be held at
3 o'clock this afternoon from Prize Hill Church near Boonesville, the service
will be conducted by the Rev. ---- Fisk. Interment will follow in the
churchyard.
NOTE: This obit was filmed in the centerfold of the paper. I did my best to
translate.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jun. 27, 1993
VERGIE MORRIS BLACKWELL
Vergie Morris Blackwell, 84, of Mount Fair died June 25, 1993, in LaPlata, Md.
She was a native of Albemarle County, born Nov. 30, 1908. The daughter of the
late Allen and Maggie Morris, she was married to the late Roy B. Blackwell. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Foster of White Plains, Md., and Mrs.
Eddie Foster of Clinton, Md.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1 p. m. Monday at Mount Moriah United Methodist
Church with interment in the church cemetery in White Hall. The Rev. Wayne Moore
will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight at the
Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. Family suggests donations may be made to the
Western Albemarle Rescue Squad. Anderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 6, 1966
VERGIE PEARL MORRIS
Mrs. Vergie Pearl Morris Estes, 55, of RFD 5, Charlottesville, died yesterday at
her home. A native of Greene County, she was the daughter of James Morris and
the late Luzina Morris of Earlysville. She was the wife of Floyd Estes. In
addition to her husband and father, she is survived by two sons, George Estes
and Elizie Estes of Charlottesville; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Wood of
Earlysville, Mrs. Orby Shifflett of Stanardsville and Mrs. Joe Roach of
Barboursville; four brothers, Prince Morris, Will Morris, Homer Morris and
George Morris, all of Earlysville; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Lawson and Mrs.
Gracie Raines of Stanardsville and Mrs. Willie Hearn of Earlysville; 19
grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete. Ryan Funeral Home of Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Feb. 24, 2011
VERGIE MAY MORRIS ROACH
Vergie May Morris Roach, 94, of Stanardsville, went to be with the Lord Feb. 22,
2011. Vergie was born July 16, 1916, in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of
the late William Morris and Edna Walton Morris and wife of the late Tallie A.
Roach. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Marie Shifflett and
Elizabeth Smith, nine brothers and five sisters. She was a member of the Middle
River Pentecostal Church. Vergie was a devoted mother, grandmother and a friend
to all. She was the oldest of 15 children with one surviving sister, Esther.
Vergie was a homemaker, loving to care for others. She will be remembered for
her cooking, sewing, love for everyone and most of all her walk with God. Her
happiest childhood days were spent in Sandy Bottom Hollow in Elkton. She is
survived by three sons, Bill Roach and wife, Liz, of Ruckersville, Wayne Roach
and wife, Marlene, and Enos Roach, all of Stanardsville. Surviving grandchildren
are Jackie, Gary and Steve Shifflett, Vivian Knight, Glen Roach, Valerie
Thacker, Vanessa Thacker, Dwayne Roach, Jeff Roach and BJ Smith; 17
great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews;
a special little boy, Caleb Deane; a special little girl, Valorie Hyatt; and a
dear loved one, JoAnna McInturff. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at the Middle River Pentecostal Church conducted by
Pastor G.W. Birdsong with interment in the church cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in
Madison. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675
Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 2, 1980
VERGIE S. MORRIS
DYKE - Vergie Shifflett Morris, 79, died Thursday in a Charlottesville hospital.
She was born in Greene County. Her husband was the late Hezzie Morris. She is
survived by three sons, Winston Earl Morris of Dyke, Elmer Morris of Dyke and
Cecil E. Morris of Mission Home; eight daughters, Thelma Shourt of Kingston,
Md., Linnie Shifflett of Dundalk, Md., Lula Garrison of Baltimore, Md., Lucille
Morris and Iller Morris, both of Dyke, Corina Garrison of Crozet and Muriel
Simpson of Waynesboro, and Edith Morris of Earlysville; a sister, Fannie
Sullivan of Vienna; 47 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be
at 2 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Church of the Brethern. Interment will be in
Wyatt's Mountain Cemetery, the Rev. C.C. Kurtz will officiate. The family will
receive friends at the Ryan Funeral Home at Quinque from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday.
NOTE - In the above obit. Shourt should be Shout. Elmer and Edith are
step-children, and Muriel is a step-granddaughter and the daughter of Johnnie
Manuel Morris and Edith Morris. Brethren was misspelled in the original obit.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jun. 3, 1988
VERNIE MARY MORRIS
Vernie Mary Morris, 76, of Ruckersville, died Thursday, June 2, 1988, in a
Charlottesville nursing home. She was born July 11, 1911, in Greene County,
daughter of the late Jennis and Betty Morris. Her husband was the late Jessie J.
Morris, She is survived by three sons, Libern Morris of Baltimore, Md., Allen
Wayne Morris of Quinque and Danny Morris of Ruckersville; three sisters, Beulah
Schuyler and Mamie Woodburn, both of Baltimore, Md. and Lilern Shifflett of
Charlottesville; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several foster
children. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in Cedar Grove
Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member, with interment in the church
cemetery. The Rev. Earl Clore will officiate. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 8 this evening at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Sep. 16, 1988
VERNON CLARK MORRIS
Vernon Clark Morris, 86, of 602 Stonehenge Ave., died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1988,
in a local hospital. Born in Dyke on Nov. 8, 1901, he was the son of the late
Layton Monroe and Melinda Marshall Morris. Mr. Morris was a charter member of
the Southside Church of God. He was retired from the University Barber Shop. He
is survived by his wife, Ethel Shiflet Morris of Charlottesville; a son, Glen
Hollis Morris, pastor of Pasadena Church of God in Pasadena, Md.; a daughter,
Lola M. Haley of New Freedom, Pa,; seven grandchildren, The Rev. Marshall N.
Haley of Tucumcari, N.M., Darrell J. Haley of Baltimore, Bradley V. Haley of New
Freedom, Pa., Gary W. Morris of Seaford, Del., the Rev. Gregory D. Morris of
Doraville, Ga., Dawn E. Boehm of Glen Burnie, Md., and Joel G. Morris of
Federalsburg, Md.; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Elphis Z. and
Wilbert H. Morris, both of Stanardsville. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Clarice M. Lawson and a brother, Fred A. Morris. A funeral service will be
conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Southside Church of God with Pastor Charles
Hollifield, the Rev. Glen Morris and the Rev. Jonathan E. King officiating.
Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 8 this evening at the Teague Funeral Home. The family suggest
contributions to the Southside Church of God Building Fund, 1807 Avon St.
Extended, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Oct. 26, 2006
VERNON ELVEST MORRIS SR.
Vernon Elvest Morris Sr., 71, of Charlottesville entered into his Lord's peace
October 24, 2006, at a local hospital. He was a charter member of Mount View
Baptist Church. Born April 1, 1935, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the
late William Lewis Morris and Dencie Marshall Morris. He was also preceded in
death by three brothers, George, James and Jerry. Surviving him is one son, V.
Elvest Morris Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Keswick. Also surviving are five
sisters, Helen Carroll and her husband, Robert, of Buckingham, Charlotte Woodson
and Teresa White of Charlottesville, Mary Coleman of Roanoke, Shirley Overstreet
and her husband, Raymond, of Rocky Mount; and one brother, Lewis Morris of
Goochland. He is also survived by his former wife, lifelong friend, and mother
of his son, Marie Morris, of Keswick. Elvest was always a hard worker, as a dry
cleaner for the majority of his life, and in his later years, as a self
-employed distributor for The Daily Progress. He continued to work until his
health declined and he retired in 1999. He resided with his sister, Charlotte,
who provided loving care and assistance. Elvest was a passionate sports fan. He
played high school baseball at McIntire High School, and played church and city
league softball for many years, including participation on numerous championship
teams. He was a lifelong supporter of University of Virginia athletic programs,
as well as a passionate fan of the New York Yankees, the Washington Redskins,
and later in life, the Atlanta Braves. The family would like to extend their
heartfelt gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit at the University of Virginia
Medical Center for their excellent care during his last days. The family would
also like to pay tribute to a special resident, Dr. Niels Nielsen, for his
compassionate care. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 27,
2006, at the chapel of Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Dr. Clarke Hawkins
officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens. The family will
receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2006, at the funeral
home. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Mar. 7, 2019
VERNON ELVEST
MORRIS JR.
On Sunday, March 3, 2019, Vernon Elvest Morris Jr. passed from this life to the
next. Elvest's enigmatic personality generated passion about many things in his
life. One such passion was sports. His first "Love" was football, the Green Bay
Packers to be specific, and he loved the players' uniform he got for Christmas
while still in grade school. Later he came to love the Redskins, as well, and
when he finally got season tickets, he was like a child. He enjoyed taking
family, friends and clients to games and even met a few of his idols during
pregame festivities. He also loved the Yankees and one of his favorite trips was
to New York City to tour the old Yankee Stadium before it was torn down, and to
catch a game at the new stadium, as well. He was a fierce and loyal fan. Elvest
took to work early after high school where he was employed by The Fairfax Hotel,
a historic Embassy Row hotel in D.C. that opened in 1927. It was here that he
learned many important life lessons from celebrities and high powered political
figures, including President Ronald Reagan. But, as time passed he came home to
begin his college days at Virginia Tech, priding himself on being a Hokie for
life (though he could be found cheering for the UVA basketball team). He
transferred from VT to UVA's McIntire School of Commerce and later to Liberty
University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Accounting. After
college, his accounting career began as a staff accountant. But, he soon became
a Certified Public Accountant and chose to hang his shingle in the Town of
Orange where he served clients at modest prices. He was proud of that and loved
many of his clients deeply, just as he did his family and friends. Born on June
26, 1958, Elvest was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Elvest Morris Sr.
and Marie Lively Morris. He is survived by his aunt, Shirley Lively; aunt,
Sallie Lively; uncle, Julius Lively; and two nephews from his marriage to Karen
Dowell, Michael Allen Condoulis and Evan Condoulis. Not having siblings, he was
also close to his cousins, Ann Cornett, Frank Lively, and Diana Lively, and
their families, who also survive him. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6
p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Hill and Wood, 201 N. 1st Street,
Charlottesville, Va. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March
10, 2019, at The Woolen Mill Chapel, 1819 E. Market St., Charlottesville, Va.,
followed by a graveside service at Monticello Memory Gardens, 670 Thomas
Jefferson Pkwy., Charlottesville, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Sat, Jul. 24, 1982
VERNON R. MORRIS
WINCHESTER - Vernon R. Morris, 51, of Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester died Friday
at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Morris was born Aug.
5, 1930, in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Carl E. and Delia
Shifflett Morris. He worked for Julian Glass at Rose Hill Farm and was a trustee
and treasurer of Friendship Chapel Church. On Jan. 15, 1949, he married the
former Helen Cooley, who survives. Also surviving are a son, David Wayne Morris
of Winchester; two brothers, Carl E. Morris of Harrisonburg and Sharley E.
Morris of Winchester; and two sisters, Arbutus Dugan of Martinsburg, W.Va., and
Geraldine Baker of Stephens City. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at
the Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. Thornton J. Hartley. Burial will be in
Greenhill Cemetery at Stephens City. The body is at the funeral home, where the
family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 15, 2001
VICKIE LYNN MORRIS
Vickie "Trudy" Lynn Morris, 44, of Charlottesville, passed on Wednesday, Nov.
14, 2001, at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Gary W. Morris of
Charlottesville; beloved in-laws, Avis and Ollie Morris of Free Union; a sister
and her husband, Ann and Lonnie Whittaker; a niece and her husband, Robin and
Michael Rose, their children, Austin and Emily Rose, and a nephew, Bobby
Whittaker, all of Richmond; stepson and his wife, Doug and Kelly Clay, and their
sons Dusty and Cody (her godsons) of Stanardsville. She was preceded in death by
her brother, Thomas A. Tuell. Trudy was born in Bristol, Va., to the late
Dorothy and Junior Orbin Tuell. The family moved to Richmond in 1965. Trudy and
Gary married and moved to Charlottesville in May of 1977. Since 1977, she has
managed Cary's Camera Shop, where she has many beloved customers due to the
outstanding service she provided throughout the years. Trudy is beloved by many
who always knew she would be there for them, and she will be greatly missed. We
will not mourn her passing, but mourn our loss of a great light that touched our
lives. A graveside service at Free Union Church of the Brethren will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
this evening at Teague Funeral Home. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of
arrangements.
Unknown newspaper
VICTORIA MORRIS
Victoria Morris, 96, of Dyke, died Sept. 30th in a Charlottesville hospital. She
is survived by three grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 29 great great
grandchildren and three great great great grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Grove Chapel of the Brethren of which she
was a member with interment in the Lydia Cemetery, the Rev. Jim Jinks will
officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Tuesday evening at the
Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.
NOTE - obit says Victoria is buried in Lydia Cemetery, but Victoria and Newt are
buried in the Family Cemetery on Gravel Rd., Bacon Hollow, VA
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jun. 13, 1966
VICTORIA MORRIS CONLEY
GEER - Mrs. Victoria Morris Conley, 78, widow of Charlie Conley, of Geer, died
Saturday at a Harrisonburg hospital. She was born in Rockingham County, a
daughter of the late Gaines and Victoria Morris. Surviving are six sons, Elijah
Conley, Welford Conley and Luther Conley, all of Geer, Raymond Conley of
Stanardsville, Lillard Conley of Leesburg and Robert Conley of White Hall; six
daughters, Mrs. Cora Collier of Free Union, Mrs. Minnie Thacker and Mrs. Viola
Shifflett of Charlottesville, Mrs. Luara Shifflett of Geer, Mrs. Ruby Shifflett
of Orange and Mrs. Luna Breeden of Stanardsville; four brothers, John Morris and
Jessie Morris of Geer, William Morris of White Hall and Manuel Morris of
Barboursville; one half-brother, Linard Morris of Swift Run; two sisters, Mrs.
Lillie Roach of Stanardsville and Mrs. Lydia Collier of Scottsville; two
half-sisters, Mrs. Dellia Lawson and Mrs. Ella Monger of Swift Run; 58
grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow
at Eheart Pentecostal Church, with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens. Ryan
Funeral Home at Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
VICTORIA SHIFFLETT MORRIS
Mrs. Victoria S. Morris, 68, of RFD2, Crozet and a native of Greene County, died
Saturday, April 25, 1964 in a Charlottesville, hospital. Born November 24, 1895,
she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Icey Shifflett. She leaves her
husband Leonard M. Morris; three sons: Alton Morris, Fred Morris, and Tim
Morris, all of RFD 2, of Crozet; two sisters, Mrs. Melvin Morris of Mission Home
and Mrs. Florie Wood of Harrisonburg; a brother, Mack Shifflett of Dyke and
twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at two o'clock in the
Prize Hill Church at Boonesville with burial in the church cemetery.
The Dundalk Eagle, Dundalk, MD, Thu, Oct. 14, 2004
VIOLET MORRIS
North Point Road resident Viola Morris died of natural causes Sept. 28 at age
83. Born on April 13, 1921, in Greene County, Va., the former Viola Morris moved
to DeBoy Avenue in 1947. She is survived by four children, Joyce Seay of
Georgia, Victoria Morris and Barbara Armentrout of Dundalk and Claude Morris of
Essex, sisters Lillie Davis and Reva Shifflett of Virginia, three grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by mother Louise Morris,
brother Ernest Morris and sister Ressie Shifflett. Services were held Oct. 1 in
the chapel of Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
VIOLA ELIZABETH STAPLES MORRIS
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Feb. 18, 2009
Viola Elizabeth Staples Morris, 78, of Haymarket, Virginia, formerly of
Charlottesville died Monday, February 16, 2009, at her home. She was born in
Roanoke, Virginia, on November 22, 1930, the daughter of the late William and
Thelma Rock Staples. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jackie
Gilmer and Kitty Starrett; and a brother, Buddy Staples. Mrs. Morris is survived
by her husband, Alvin Edward Morris; her daughter, Sharon R. Morris of
Haymarket, Virginia; her son, Gregory Allen Morris of Gainesville, Virginia; one
sister, Maxine Marsh; one brother, Ronald Staples; and two grandchildren. A
funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at the
Teague Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Keith Brown officiating. Interment
will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6
until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home. The family
suggests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest
Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235. Friends may sign the guest register at
teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Mar. 31, 2005
VIRGIE IRENE MAUPIN MORRIS
Virgie Irene Maupin Morris, 76, of Keene, died peacefully Wednesday, March 30,
2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Garden,
Va., June 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Percy Linwood and Bessie Jones
Maupin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elson C. Morris, and her
loving dog, Penny. Mrs. Morris loved the 33 years she was employed by the County
of Albemarle as a bus driver and assistant. She was a member of Fox Memorial
Baptist Church in Scottsville, loved spending time with her family and her
canine companions, Pixie and Lucky. She was an avid animal lover and had a great
love of cooking for her family and friends at family gatherings. She is survived
by her children, Ruth Dudley and her husband, Joseph, of Scottsville, Charles
Morris and his fianc?, Carolyn Graves, of Keene, Kenny Morris and his fianc?,
Carol Lawson, of Staunton, Nelson Franklin Morris and his wife, Bonita, of
Keene, Coleman Randolph Morris and his wife, Sandra, of Keene, Jeanne Sheets and
her husband, Mike, of Keene, Donna Scott and her husband, Doug, of Keene, Duane
Morris and his friend, Alicia Pillow, of Keene; one sister, Mildred Harlow of
Charlottesville; two brothers, Hunter Maupin of North Garden, Jessie Maupin of
Charlottesville; 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and her canine
companions, Pixie and Lucky. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Fox Memorial Baptist Church, Scottsville, with the
Rev. Randy Golladay officiating. Interment will follow in Scottsville Cemetery.
Following the interment the family will receive friends at the Tri-County Riding
Club, Riding Club Road, Keene, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005, at Teague Funeral Home. The family suggests
that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Fox Memorial Baptist
Church or the Hospice of the Piedmont. The family would like to thank the staff
of Hospice of the Piedmont, Dr. Oral, the staff of The University of Virginia
Cancer Center, the Rev. Randy Golladay and the many family and friends who were
keeping her in their thoughts and prayers. Friends may sign the guest register
at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 2, 2000
VIRGIE MARY MORRIS
Virgie "Mary" Morris, 69, of Charlottesville, went home to be with the Lord on
Sunday, April 30, 2000, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was
born March 31, 1931, in Albemarle County, daughter of the late Lindsay Morris
and Frances Jane Collier Morris. Her husband, Albert Anderson Morris, and two
brothers, Roman and Franklin Morris, preceded her in death. She is survived by a
sister and her husband, Janie and Lawrence Morris of Scottsville; one son,
Thomas Carson Breeden of Waynesboro; three daughters, Judy Damron of
Scottsville, Jeanie Breeden of Ruckersville and Penny Morris of Scottsville;
eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews,
and many friends at Crescent Halls. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8
p.m. today at Hill & Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Delmer Chandler and the
Rev. Larry Hudson officiating.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 5, 2001
VIRGIE MORRIS CONLEY
Virgie Morris Conley, 76, of Stanardsville, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at her
home. She was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Greene County, a daughter of the late App
and Addie Geer Morris. Her husband was the late Luther Conley. She also was
preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Hoiland; two sisters, Lizzie
Shifflett and Minnie Shifflett; two brothers, Nelson Morris and Edward Morris;
and a grandson, Keith Woodward. She is survived by two daughters, Nettie Mae
Montgomery and her husband, Al, of Ruckersville and Gertie Williams of
Stanardsville; two sisters, Lethia Mae Conley and Violet Woodward and her
husband, Bill, of Stanardsville; two brothers, Lyman Morris and his wife, Hazel,
of Quinque and Roy Morris of Stanardsville; and 10 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan
Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor
James Woods and Robert Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Note: There is some
confusion here because Nettie Mae Montgomery and Gertie Williams are listed as
Virgie's daughters, however in her sister Lizzie's obit they are listed as
sisters, and also Lethia and Violet are listed as sisters but I think they are
actually her daughters.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jun. 3, 1992
VIRGINIA G. MORRIS
Virginia G. Morris, 62, of Crimora, died Monday, June 1, 1992, in a local
hospital. Born at Montfair on May 23, 1930, she was a daughter of Mary Mae
Garrison, of Brown's Cove and the late Rae S. Garrison. She was the widow of
Dewey L. Morris. In addition to her mother, "Big Momma", survivors include two
sons, Ed R. Morris, and Dewey W. Morris, both of Charlottesville; one brother,
Sammy Garrison, Brown's Cove; one sister, Betty Garrison Shifflett of Mt.
Sidney; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother,
Clifton Garrison and sister, Anne J. Garrison. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Prize Hill Church with Pastor Harold Bare
officiating. Interment will follow in Prize Hill Cemetery. The family will
receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at Teague Funeral Home. Teague Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun,
Jul. 12, 2020
VIRGINIA KNIGHT MORRIS
Virginia Knight Morris, 89, of Stanardsville, Va., passed away peacefully in the
arms of Jesus, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at her home.
She was born on June 29, 1931 to the late Leonard Knight and Evaline Knight. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Twyman Clee Morris; daughter, Jacqueline
Heatwole; brothers, George Knight and Homer Knight; sisters, Lessie Knight, Lily
Williams, Arlene Vurnakes; grandson, Bruce Morris, Jr.; and son-in-law, Ronnie
Parrish. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Her favorite time was cooking for her family and friends and she was known for
her Sunday dinners. She was a devoted Christian and treasured the friendships
with her church family. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Parrish of
Stanardsville and Karron Good and husband, James of Madison; sons, Richard
Morris and wife, Barbara and Jeffrey Morris and wife, Linda of Stanardsville;
grandchildren, Stephen Morris and wife, Roxanne, Anthony Heatwole and friend,
Shirley, Mark Heatwole and wife, Rachel, Candace Patterson and husband, Mike,
Cranston Parrish and wife, Katie, Cynthia Dean and husband, Stuart, Kevin Good
and wife, Sarah, Luke Morris, Emily Easton and husband, Shane; 18
great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Stanley Heatwole; and special caregiver, Doris
Dye. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020, at
Preddy Funeral Home in Madison. Masks and social distancing required at the
service. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Medi
Home Hospice, 941 Glenwood Station Lane, Suite 303, Charlottesville, Va. 22901
or Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302 Stanardsville, Va. 22973.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 23, 2004
VIRGINIA LEE FERRELL MORRIS
Virginia Lee Ferrell Morris of Shenandoah, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Morris was born in
Shenandoah, and was a daughter of the late Conn and Mary Merica Ferrell. She
retired from the Genie Company in 1995. On Oct. 1, 1955, she married Ben F.
Morris, who survives. She also is survived by a daughter, Vickie Shifflett of
Shenandoah; three sisters, Hilda Tappy and Helen Painter, both of Shenandoah and
Nina Morris of Grottoes; two grandsons and a number of nieces and nephews. The
Rev. Hudson Nuckols will conduct a graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday at Rest
Haven Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Shenandoah Fire Department, 201 Pennsylvania Ave., Shenandoah, VA 22849, or
the Shenandoah Rescue Squad, 544 Fourth St., Shenandoah. Arrangements are by the
Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah.
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VIRGINIA REE MORRIS
Virginia Ree Morris, 60, of Stanardsville, passed away Thursday Nov. 25, 1999 in
Charlottesville. She was born Nov. 15, 1939, in Greene County, a daughter of the
late Welford and Lula May Conley. She is survived by her husband of 41 years,
George E. Morris of Stanardsville; three daughters, Wanda Shifflett and Bonnie
Morris, both of Elkton, and Sandy Roach of Stanardsville; two sons, Troy Morris
and George T. Morris, both of Stanardsville; six sisters, Patsy Hoover, Shirley
Barton, Ruby Lam, Leanna Lam, Diane Taylor and Christine Meadows, all of Elkton;
two brothers, Wilbert Conley of Stanardsville and Gilbert Conley of Luray; seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Morris was a member of Lydia
Pentecostal Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 a. m. Monday at Ryan
Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in the Lydia Pentecostal Cemetery. The
Rev. Jones Lam will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m.
Sunday at the funeral home.
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