Obituaries


YACHTOLEE MILLER SHIFLET
The Brazosport Facts, Clute, TX, Thu, Nov. 30, 2000
Yachtolee “Dale” Miller Shiflet went to be with her Lord and Savior after an extended illness, Monday. November 27, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in Leesville, Louisiana. Born in San Augustine County on August 13, 1930- she is survived by her husband, Bryan Winford Shiflet; sister, Mertie Fletcher and husband Calvin of Sweeny, sister. Lois Hopson of Jacksonville; sister-in-law, Bobby Miller of Reklaw; sons, Bernie & wife Sandy of Lufkin, Jerry & wife Connie of Leesville, Louisiana; daughters, Elsie of Leesville, Louisiana and her husband Robert Whittle of Freeport, Mona and her husband Gerald Drake of Leesville, Louisiana; 12 grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2000 at Gibson Funeral Home in Lufkin, Texas. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery in Zavalla, Texas. Pallbearers will be her many nephews.

YETTE FLORENCE SHIFFLETT WALTON
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jul 23, 1997
Yettie Florence Walton, 86, of Stanardsville passed away Saturday, June 21, 1997, at her home. She was born March 10, 1911, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Will and Betty Hamm Shifflett. Her husband was the late Delma F. Walton. She is also preceded in death by three sons, Delmer Walton, James Walton and Ronnie Walton. She is survived by two daughters, Maude Fenner of Stanardsville and Ruth Morris of Free Union; a brother Elphis Shifflett of Ruckersville; three sisters, Pansey Snow of Quinque, Mavis Deane of Ruckersville and Edith DeVaughn of Orlando, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and two special friends, Bernice Deane and Linda Payne. Mrs. Walton was a member of Amicus Seventh Day Adventist Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Goss will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A special thanks to Dr. Gordon Morris and Hospice of the Piedmont. Those who wish may make a donation to Hospice of the piedmont, 1290 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville Va. 22901 in her memory.

ZACHARY J. SHIFLETT
The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD, Wed, Dec. 17, 2008
SHIFLETT , Zachary J. Suddenly on December 15, 2008,
ZACHARY J. SHIFLETT; loving son of Bryan K. Shiflett and Carolyn T. Shiflett (nee Krysiak); loving brother of Stacey A. Shiflett; cherished grandson of Carolyn J. Krysiak; also survivied by many loving family members and friends. Family and friends may call at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Family and friends will gather Saturday at 10 A.M in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 1704 Eastern Avenue for Mass of the Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zachary Shiflett Scholarship Fund, c/o Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Interment private.

ZACK SHIFLETT
The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, Columbia, MD, Dec. 16, 2008
Mount Carmel mourns loss of Shiflett
Popular student athlete passed away Sunday
On Monday, the students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School arrived to learn of the sudden death of sophomore student-athlete Zack Shiflett. Zack passed away Sunday night after spending the day at home with family and friends. A member of the Mount Carmel community since pre-kindergarten, Zack has always been involved in the parish and school’s athletic department. Zack began playing soccer in the parish Athletic Association, a program he has returned to the last three fall seasons to serve as a coach in the under-six and eight program. "Zack was a true role model for our youngest people, not only did he teach them soccer basics, but he played with them and made them smile," said Mount Carmel athletic director Mike Naunton. Jim Gernhart whose two sons played for Zack referred to him as, "the young man you’d hope your son’s would grow up to be." Zack’s playing career went from our middle school team to earning a starting midfield position on the junior varsity team his freshmen year. This fall, Zack traded in his soccer cleats, and earned a starting position on the Cougars' varsity volleyball team, for which he was elected captain. This past spring, Zack was a member of the school’s lacrosse program. As a freshman, Zack earned a place on the varsity team, where he ran with the second midfield. Cougar lacrosse coach Don DiBlasi said that, "Zack always had a terrific attitude, doing whatever you asked; he had the natural ability for a very hard shot." Teammate Robby O’Neill referred to Zack as, "a leader on the field and he didn’t even realize it. He was the funny guy on the team who would make you laugh, he made sports fun." Zack is survived by his parents Brian and Carolyn Shiflett, and sister Stacey, who graduated as a student athlete in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel class of 2008.

ZADA MATILDA [SHIFFLETT] COMER
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Mar. 30, 2011
Zada Matilda Comer, 74, of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Earman Monroe and Nora Virginia Lam Shifflett. Zada was a wonderful Christian lady, loving mother and grandmother, and loved gospel music. Zada attended Humes Run School and was employed with Wrangler in Shenandoah for 39 years before retiring. On Aug. 20, 1983, she married Charles "Ikey" H. Comer, who preceded her in death on June 4, 2010. She is survived by three daughters, Pat Shifflett and husband, Earl, of Elkton, Doris Cubbage and husband, Doug, of Shenandoah, and Ellen Alger and husband, Jackie, of Stanley; one son, Wayne Housden and wife, Phyllis, of Stanley; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Louise Dovel of Stanley, Ida Mae Roudabush of Elkton, Mary Housden, Marleen Comer and Lena Dean, all of Shenandoah; four brothers, Charles, Paul and Clyde Shifflett, all of Elkton, and Ray Shifflett of Shenandoah; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Conard Shifflett. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at New Life Gospel Church in Shenandoah. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the church with Pastor Tony Cubbage officiating. Burial will follow at the Cave Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Gospel Church, 1309 Shenandoah River Road, Shenandoah, VA 22849. Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.

ZADIE SHIFLETT
The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Tue, May 15, 1973
SHIFLETT Funeral services for Mrs. Zadie Shiflett will be held Wednesday, May 16, 1973 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Chrisst, 810 Simpson St. N. W. Brother Harrison officiating. Interment Lincon Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until thee hour of service. Survivors are. Mr. Sam Shiflett, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Shiflett and family. Mrs. Constance Kemp, Miss Susie Shiflett, Mr. Bobbye McCurry, Mrs. Ollie Thomas, a host of other relatives and friends, are invited to attend the funeral. Please assemble at 1066 Coleman St. S.W. at 10 a.m. Alfonso Dawson Mortutary, 3000 Gordon Rd. S.W.
Note: Zadie was born 15 Jun 1886

ZADIE SHIFFLETT
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Aug. 17, 1962
GEER—Mrs. Zadie Watson Shifflett, 84, died yesterday after an extended illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Conrad Shifflett of Geer. She was born June 28, 1878, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Alex and Ellen Watson. She was the widow of Russell B. Shifflett. She is survived by two sons, Lloyd Shifflett of Elkton and Linwood Shifflett of Stanardsville; four daughters, Mrs. Conrad Shifflett of Geer, Mrs. Andrew Roach of Stanardsville, Mrs. W. S. Barlow of Glen Allen and Mrs. Wesley McDaniel of Elkton; a brother, Walter Watson of Gordonsville; and four sisters, Mrs. Lula Deane and Mrs. Lorene Life of McGaheysville, Mrs. Lem Lamb of Elkton and Mrs. Rosa Fisher of Louisa. The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at Temple Hill Church with burial in the church cemetery.

ZEAN MARSHALL SHIFFLETT
The Daily News Record, Saturday, November 19, 1994
Zean Marshall Shifflett, 87, Elkton, died November 18, 1994, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. He had been ill for several months. Mr. Shifflett was born March 6, 1907, in Greene County and was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Laura Morris Shifflett. He had been employed in the maintenance department for the Town of Elkton until his retirement. He attended the Shenandoah Baptist Church. In 1926, he married the former Nellie Ann Meadows, who died March 22, 1970. Surviving are three sons, Harvey L., Alva L., and Bobby A. Shifflett, all of Elkton; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Hudson Nuckols will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at the Shenandoah Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Jollets Cemetery, Page County. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the Kyger and Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton, where the family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Sunday. Friends may also call at the homes of his children at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the RMH Cancer Center, 100 E. Grace Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

ZEB SHIFFLETT
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
STANARDSVILLE - Zeb Shifflett, 80, died yesterday at the home of his son near Earlysville. He was a native of Greene County and was a returned farmer and a member of the Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mallisie Shifflett; three sons, Bryant Shifflett, Ellis Shifflett and Earnest Shifflett, all of St. George, Greene County; two daughters, Mrs. John Roberts, of Earlysville, and Mrs. Fred Morris, of Dyke; 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from Evergreen Church with burial in the church cemetery. NOTE - Retired was spelled "returned" in the original obit.

ZELMA LOIS SHIFLETT
The Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, Tue, Nov. 12, 2002
Funeral services for Zelma Lois Shiflett, 90, Nevada, were held at 2 p. m., Monday, Nov. 11, at the First Baptist Church with William Cox officiating. Pallbearers were Jon Wilson, Jason Wilson, Stephen Krohn, Alan Sharp, Albert Sharp and Dustin Sharp. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Olds, Alex Olds and Benjamin Wilson. Interment was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Barton County. Arrangements were by Ferry Funeral Home. Note: Her husband was John Harrison Shiflett.

ZENA BEATRICE SHIFFLETT
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Nov. 11, 2012
Zena Beatrice Shifflett, 97, of Rocky Bar, (mom, grandma and ma-ma), departed this life into the hand of her Lord, Nov. 29, 2012. She came into this world the daughter of Cornelius and Bessie Shifflett on May 20, 1915, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her loving husband, W.L. (Tim) Shifflett; baby twin girls, son, (Malcolm); two sons-in-law (Vernon Smith, Bill Lawson); three brothers (Irvin, Russell and Mayward Shifflett); and four sisters (Eva Gooden, Mildred Whitesel, Beulah Shifflett and Mary Francis Shifflett); one grandchild (Lisa Shifflett); and one great-grandchild (Betsy Leeth). Zena is survived by two daughters, Ethel Smith of Harrisonburg and Gloria (Sissy) Lawson of Elkton; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Hedrick and husband, Vernon; six grandchildren, Keith Lawson, Sharon DeBoever (Frank), Michael Shifflett, Becky Brooks (Fred), Kay Leeth (Joe) and Lori Troitino (Bob); 14 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Lydia and Francis Shifflett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Zena lived her entire life in the Rocky Bar area and was a member of the St. Stephens and the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She spent much of her time crocheting, cracking walnuts, feeding birds, planting flowers and making friendship cakes for those in her neighborhood. She had always wanted to be a teacher and was such to all the grandchildren in her life, spending summers teaching them about all the things in nature and other life lessons. Her greatest joy was cooking Sunday dinner for the entire family. She read her Bible daily and always said she was ready whenever God decided to call her home. She believed it should not be a day of sadness but one of celebration and constantly reassured everyone that she would be fine when that day came. The Rev. Stuart Wood will conduct a graveside service, as per her request, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Lawson, Michael Shifflett, Joe Leeth, Tim Leeth, Justin Nolen and Alec Soldato. In accordance to her wishes, there will be no family night. In lieu of flowers, it was her request that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.

ZENA MAY SHIFFLETT MORRIS
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Oct. 18, 1997
Zena May Morris, 91, of Earlysville, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1997, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was born March 3, 1906, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Paulus and Sarah Morris Shifflett. Her husband was the late Layton Morris. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mittie Madison, Pearl Shifflett, Alma S. Davis and Lucy Lamb; and four brothers, Kell Shifflett, Manis Shifflett, Salis Shifflett and henry Shifflett. She is survived by a daughter, Delores Wenzel of Earlysville; a special niece, Elois Branham; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment at Evergreene Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Davis, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ZENITH P. SHIFFLETT SAMPSON
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Oct 23, 1994
Zenith P. Sampson, 72, of Ruckersville died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994, at her residence. She was born June 5, 1922, and was the widow of Clarence M. Sampson. She is survived by two daughters, Evelyn C. Proffitt of Barboursville, Linda C. Ashton of Earlysville; two sons, Clarence R. Sampson of Mechanicsville, Md., Terry M. Sampson of Alexandria; three brothers, Sam Shifflett of Wolftown, John Shifflett of Waynesboro, Josh Shifflett of Ruckersville; one sister, Elizabeth Vinds [Viands] of Elkton; eight grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Oct. 25, 1994, at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison with interment in Ruckersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p m. Monday evening at the funeral home.

ZETTIE SHIFFLETT
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Mar. 29, 1975
DYKE – Zettie Shifflett, 73, of Dyke, died Friday, March 28, 1975, at his home. He was born in Greene County, son of the late General and Rebecca Morris Shifflett. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Roach Shifflett of Dyke. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Betty Shifflett of Elkton, Mrs. Rosezelia Dofflemyer of Springville and Mrs. Madlyn Blose of Verona; three sons, Nathan Shifflett and Dewey Shifflett, both of Dyke, and Edward Shifflett of Elkton; one brother, Prentiss Shifflett of Harrisonburg; four sisters, Mrs. Refa Delomyn of Florida, Mrs. Rudy Rogers of Harrisonburg; Mrs. Dister Beckly of new York and Mrs. Peggy Mahone of Hampton; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

ZILLIE MARGARET SHIFFLETT
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA Dec. 16, 1963
Mrs. Zillie Margaret Shifflett, 86, died yesterday in her home. She was the daughter of the lateIsaac and Mary Jane Shifflett. She was born in Greene County August 8, 1877. She is survived by five sons, Kenny Shifflett of Dundalk, Md.; Walter and Ellis Shifflett of Charlottesville and Johnny and Elmer of Dyke, Va. One brother, Dave Morris of Dyke and one sister, Mrs. Clemie Dean of Laurel Md., also survive. She is survived by ten grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at the Prize Hill Church in Boonesville; Burial will be in the church cemetery. Note: tombstone says Zilla

ZURA SHIFFLETT VAN WILSON
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA Aug. 14, 2002
Zura Van Wilson, 78, of Crozet, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Albemarle County daughter of the late Gallie and Lena Shifflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Van; her daughter, Sharon Sue Maupin; and two brothers, Charles and Joe Shifflett. She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Wilson; one daughter, Delores Van of Charlottesville; a son-in-law, Vernon Maupin of Concord; a stepson, Bruce Wilson and his wife, Judy, of St. Albans, W.Va.; one granddaughter, Jessica Maupin of Concord; three grandsons, Cody Wilson of St. Albans, W.Va., and Ryan and Jonathan Wilson of Gloucester; two sisters, Anna Johnson and Edith Crickenberger, both of Crozet; one brother, Elmer Shifflett of Crozet; and many nieces and nephews. She was retired from Acme Visible Records and attended Crozet Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Anderson Funeral Home, Crozet. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday morning at Crozet Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. in Holly Memorial Gardens. The Rev. David Collyer will officiate. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Crozet, Va. 22932. Anderson Funeral Service, Crozet, is in charge of arrangements.

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