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PAGE NEWS & COURIER OBITUARIES (TRANSCRIPTIONS) 1950-1959

 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Apr 1959***

MRS. FRANK ALESHIRE Dies

            Mrs. Ethel Elizabeth Aleshire, 71, well-known Stanley resident, died at the Page Memorial Hospital Friday, April 10th, at 8:00 a.m., after being a patient there for only one hour...

            Mrs. Aleshire was a daughter of the late John W. Painter and Ella B. Dovel Painter and was born at Stanley on October 12, 1886. She was a member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church...

            On July 30, 1903, she was united in marriage with Frank L. Aleshire. Mr. Aleshire survives her with four daughters, Mrs. W.W. (Velva) Langston, Mrs. Louis (Jeanette) Koontz and Mrs. Paul (Betty) Cave, all of Stanley, and Mrs. J.L. (Dorothy) Farren of McGaheysville, and one son, H. Franklin Aleshire of Stanley. One sister, Mrs. Norma Painter; two brothers, Charlie Painter of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., and Ray Painter of Stanley; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, also survive.

            Elder C.E. Clough, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the Rev. R.K. Nevitt, pastor of the Stanley Methodist Church, officiated at the last rites Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Feb 1954

KIRBY F. ALESHIRE

            Kirby Frederick Aleshire, 70, died at his home near Luray at 11:50 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, after an illness of three years…

            A son of the late Perry Aleshire and Susan Virginia Price Aleshire, he was born at Ida on July 25, 1885, and was a farmer. He had been a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern since 1911. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mollie Virginia Foster, who preceded him in death. His second wife, Mrs. Virgie Miller Aleshire, survives as do the following children: Mrs. Clarence (Hollis) Neff, of Timberville, Mrs. Austin (Ruth) Smith, of Luray, Carson Aleshire, of Luray, Robert Aleshire, of Winchester, and Daniel, Calvin and Louis Aleshire, all of Luray. One brother, Vernon Aleshire, of Luray, also survives as do seven grandchildren. One sister is deceased.

            Last rites were held Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern with the Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre in charge. Burial was in the Church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1950***

ROLANDUS ALESHIRE Dies

            Rolandus Aleshire, 62, died suddenly at his home at Pine Grove on Thursday, December 14. Mr. Aleshire had been in ill health for some time...

            He was the son of the late Charlie T. and Mary Elizabeth Aleshire and was born on March 8, 1888.

            He was a World War I veteran, spending 11 months in the United States Army.

            His survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Maude E. Aleshire, one son, Theodore Nathan Aleshire, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Aleshire) Peckham, and Miss Virginia Agnes Aleshire; five brothers, Martin Luther Aleshire, of Stanley, Eugene Aleshire, of Maryland, Hollis T. Aleshire, of West Virginia, W.F. Aleshire and Sylvester Aleshire, both of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Mizie (Aleshire) Riddle, of Baltimore, Md., and four grandchildren.

            Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral services from the Bethlehem Christian Church in Kite Hollow on Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jan 1959

WILMER V. ALESHIRE

            Wilmer V. Aleshire, 82, a well known resident of Stanley, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 24th, at a Staunton Hospital. Mr. Aleshire, who was a retired farmer, lived in Springfield, Ohio, for sometime but moved back to Stanley fifteen years ago…

            A son of the late Isaac Aleshire and Catherine Aleshire, he was born at Stanley on November 12, 1876. He was married to Lula Berry who preceded him in death. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Vernie Petefish of Stanley, Va.; Mrs. Leonard Petefish, Rileyville, Va.; Frank Aleshire, Stanley, Va.; Amos Aleshie and Clyde Aleshire, Rileyville, Va. Three brothers and one sister are deceased.

            The Rev. R.K. Nevitt conducted the funeral services Friday morning, December 26th, at 11:00 o’clock in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Adventist Church Cemetery at Stanley.                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 May 1957

ISAAC N. ALGER

            Isaac Newton Alger, 82, prominent and highly-respected resident of the Overall community, passed away at his home at Overall at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, May 19th, after a lingering illness…

            Mr. Alger, a son of the late Martin V. Alger and Barbara E. Stoneberger Alger, was born at Rileyville on October 30, 1874. He operated a farm at Overall for many years and was well known and liked in the community. He was a member of the Rileyville Church of the Brethern. He was married to Miss Mattie G. Chrisman, who preceded him in death on September 2, 1938.

Mrs. Valley Deavers, of Browntown, Mrs. Maggie Fristoe, of Bentonville, Frank Alger, of Winchester, Virgil Alger, of Rileyville, Mrs. Maude Miller, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Nettie Morrison, of Bentonville, Lewis Alger, of Overall, Robert Alger, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Mrs. Mattie Burkhart, of Front Royal. In addition he is survived by three brothers, Hugert Alger, of Charles Town, W.Va., George Alger, of Bentonville, Va., and Edward Alger, of Rileyville. Two brothers, two sisters and five children are deceased.

            The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre had charge of the funeral service Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Compton Union Church and burial was in the Alger Cemetery.       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1950

Death of JACOB V. ALGER

            Jacob Van Buren Alger, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin V. Alger, of Compton, Va., died suddenly at his home on Thursday, May 25, at the age of 78 years and 9 days.

            His parents were among the early settlers in Page County where he was born on May 14, 1872. He was a farmer, blacksmith and lumber dealer. For over sixty years he had been an active member of the Rileyville Brethern Church…

            Twice married, his first wife was Miss Fannie B. McInturff, who preceded him in death. His second wife, who survives him is Mrs. Mattie Kidwell Cameron Alger. He leaves the following children, all by his first marriage: Landon Alger, of Rileyville, Amos Alger, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Gracie Seekford, of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. L.H. (Dora) Getz, of Oak Hill, Mrs. James (Reta) Tabler, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Melvin Alger, of Harrington, Del., Claude Alger, of Myersville, Md. Mrs. Glendon (Estaline) Fox, of Luray, Ivan Alger, of Williamsport, Md., and Mrs. A.L. (Xenia) Hilliard, of Shepherdstown, W.Va. He also leaves nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren and the following sister and brothers: Mrs. John (Alice) Long, of Compton, Hubert Alger, of Charles Town, W.Va., George Alger, of Bentonville, Isaac Alger and Edward Alger, of Compton.

            Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Rileyville Church of the Brethern with his pastor. Rev. Galen Crist, officiating, assisted by Rev. Josiah Andrew. Interment was in the Benny Wood Cemetery at Rileyville by the side of his deceased wife.                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1959***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. LAURA B. ALGER

            Mrs. Laura Belle Alger, 88, widow of David Franklin Alger, died Saturday morning in the Page Memorial Hospital...

            Born December 26, 1871, Mrs. Alger died on her eighty-eighth birthday. She was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary Rhinehart Campbell. She was a member of the Newport United Church of Christ.

            She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Grover Stoneberger, of Stanley; five sons, Solon J. Alger and Hubert Alger, of Stanley, Milton A. Alger and Hugh L. Alger, of Hagerstown, Md., and Cletus W. Alger, of Monaco, Pa.; a brother, Ambrose Campbell, of Timberville, a sister, Mrs. David Price, of Luray; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. Monday to the United Church of Christ at Newport to be in state until two o'clock when the funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Henderson and Rev. Kenneth Graft... Burial took place in the Alger family Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 May 1955

MRS. LENA ALGER

            Mrs. Lena Miranda Alger, 79, widow of Charles R. Alger, of Stanley, passed away at 3 a.m. Saturday, may 14th at her home near Honeyville. She had been in failing health for the past two years and had been a patient in the hospital form some time, however she was thought to be improved and her death came as a ..?.. shock to her family and friends…..

            A daughter of the late Reuben Painter and Miranda Aleshire Painter, she was born at Stanley on August 5, 1875, and spent her entire life in that community… She was a devout member of the Newport Christian Church, attending services when ever possible. On September 15, 1892, she was united in marriage with Charles Robert Painter, who preceded her in death on August 25, 1921.

            Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Lee (Ruth) Lucas, of Brunswick, Md., Albert R., of Washington, D.C., Simon P., Harry J., Reuben T., Mrs. Lauck (Minnie) Buracker, Patrick H., Hubert R., and Mrs. Joseph (Edith) Lucas, all of Stanley. Also surviving are 22? Grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and one great grandchild.

            Eight children are deceased. Mrs. Alger was the last surviving member of her family.

            Rev. J.W. Henderson and Rev. TA. Freed conducted the last rites Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1957

WM ROBERT ALGER

            William Robert Alger, 81, well known farmer, of Luray, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Friday, January 18th, at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there since January 9th…

            Mr. Alger, who was born in Page County on February 20, 1875, was a son of the late William J. Alger and Virginia Shomo Alger.He was a member of the Newport Christian Church and was well liked for his many fine qualities. He was married to Miss Sudie Alice Walters, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Mrs. Pearl May Harr, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Esther Naomu Wright, of Luray, William Robert Alger, Jr., of Stanley and Cecil Virgil Alger, of Luray. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            The Rev. John W. Henderson conducted the funeral services Monday afternoon at two o’clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home and burial was in the Alger Cemetery at Battle Creek.                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Apr 1951***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

Last Rites Held for G.V. AUSTIN

            Last rites were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home for George Vernon Austin, 66. A retired Norfolk and Western railroad conductor, Mr. Austin passed away at his home on Wednesday evening about 10 o'clock...

            Mr. Austin went to work for the Norfolk and Western Railroad at the age of 16, and held the position of conductor for a number of years. He retired from active service about a year ago.

            A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Austin, he was born and lived his entire life in this community...

            His wife, Mrs. Lula V. Austin, preceded him in death last April. Surviving are seven children- four daughters: Mrs. Frank (Louise) Plum and Mrs. Bob (Rheda) Dinges, of Portsmouth, Va., Mrs. Ernest (Margie) Cook, of Elkton, and Mrs. J.W. (Marie) Batman, of Shenandoah; three sons- Paul Austin, of Portsmouth, Va., and Philip and Owen Austin, of Shenandoah; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers: Challis and Otis Austin, of Shenandoah, and Tollie Austin, of Portsmouth, Va.; and one sister, Mrs. Elmer (Tressie) Printz, of Norfolk, Va.

            Funeral services were in charge of the Rev. P.W. Fisher. Interment took place in the Methodist Cemetery, with graveside services in charge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1957

THOMAS J. BAILEY

            Last rites for Thomas Jefferson Bailey, 82, who died at his home in Pine Grove on Sunday… Mr. Bailey, who had been in failing health for the past year, died at his home at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

            Thomas Jefferson Bailey was a son of the late Harvey Bailey and Mary Keyser Bailey and was born at Stanley on March 17, 1875. He was a rural mail carrier and retired from that position in 1940.

            His wife, the former Miss Vinda I. Jenkins, who he married in 1897, preceded him in death on August 27, 1947.

            One son, Floyd N. Bailey, of Roanoke, and two daughters, Mrs. Churchill (Velva) Jenkins, and Mrs. Richard (Allene) Griffith, of Stanley, survive as do three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Hutchinson, also of Stanley. Five brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            Elder E.W. Bradley had charge of the funeral service held Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock in the chapel at The Bradley Funeral Home and burial was in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Apr 1955

MRS. MINNIE BAUSERMAN

            Mrs. Minnie Blanche Bauserman, 77, died suddenly at her home in the Bixler’s Ferry section, on Saturday, April 17, at 5 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday.

            A daughter of the late Benjamin F. Bradley and Lucy M. Modisett Bradley, she was born in the Bixler’s Ferry neighborhood on June 16, 1876. She was united in marriage with William E. Bauserman, who passed away on February 12, 1819 Mrs. Bauserman is survived by two children, Mrs. Allen (Elva) Spitler, of Greenville, Va., and Marvin Bauserman, at home. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Moyer, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Lelia Carter, of Luray, and Miss Bertie Bradley, of Hagerstown, Md., and one brother, Charles A. Bradley, of Luray. One sister is deceased.

            Last rites were held Monday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m., at her home with Elder A.F. Sudduth in charge. Interment took place in the Ruffner Cemetery.                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Aug 1956

Death of MRS. JAMES B. BELL

            Mrs. Isadora Mae Good Bell, 27, wife of James Bernard Bell, died Thursday morning at the Blue Ridge Sanitorium where she had been a patient since March 2, 1951.

            A daughter of Robert J. and Lydia Grimsley Good, she was born May 17, 1927 near Shenandoah. She attended school here and spent here entire life in this community. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Steam Hollow, having joined that church in her early youth.

            In May 28, 1949, she was married to James B. Bell, of Round Hill Va., who survives her.

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            Besides her husband she is survived by her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Rickard, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Bruce (Lucille) Meador, of Roanoke; four brothers, Robert W. and Ira W. Good of Shenandoah; James L. Good, of Strasburg; and Carlos Good, of Luray; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. F.P. Thornton officiating interment took place in the Rest Haven Cemetery.                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1959***

MRS. ELIZABETH BERRY Dies

            Mrs. Elizabeth Berry, 92, a native of Page County, passed this life Friday, February 20th, at 10 a.m., at the Smithland Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va...

            A daughter of the late Lyton Sisk and Margaret Sisk of Madison County, she was born in Page County on June 10, 1866. She was a member of the Methodist Church and had lived at Stanley for many years. She was the last surviving member of her family.

            Her husband, Frank Berry, preceded her in death.

            She is survived by one son, Carl Berry, of Lopez, Pa.

            The Rev. Roy Neff officiated at the last rites Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jun 1953***

JAMES BARTON BLOSSER

            James Barton Blosser, 85, died suddenly at the home of his son, Sterling Blosser, near Dry Run, Monday evening, June 8, at 6:30...

            A son of the late Henry Blosser and Frances Good Blosser, he was born August 6, 1867, at Stanley. He was united in marriage with Flora Painter, who preceded him in death Dec. 31, 1941. He was employed as a Machinist and Plumber at the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital, at Takoma Park, Md. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley.

            He is survived by two sons, William Blosser, of Broad Run, Va. and J. Sterling Blosser, of Luray, two sisters, Mrs. John Stroupe, of Luray, and Mrs. Daisy Good, of Stanley, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley with Elder John Mitchell, of Harrisonburg, in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jul 1950

M.L. BLOSSER Dies In Rockingham

            Mayberry Leo Blosser, 61, prominent resident of the Weyers Cave community, died unexpectedly Tuesday night of last week at 10:10 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

            He had been in failing health for six years and became seriously ill about two weeks ago. After being moved to the hospital his condition was believed to be improving until his sudden demise.

            Besides his wife, who was Miss Laura Elizabeth Good, he is survived by ten children: Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Hite, of Port Republic; Mrs. Marie Hensley, of Port Republic; Mrs. Lillian Caricofe, of Weyers Cave; and Miss Mae Blosser and Miss Isabelle Blosser, both at home; Edward Leo Blosser, of Grottoes; Claude William Blosser, of Penn Laird; Carl Franklin Blosser, Weston, W.Va.; Harold Paul Blosser, of Port Republic; and Glendon Lee Blosser, of Weyers Cave; sixteen grandchildren, one great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Vernon Rhinehart and Mrs. Mary Rogers, both of Stanley; two brothers, David Blosser and Frank Blosser, both of Stanley; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were held at his late home in Weyer’s Cave on Sunday with Elder M.J. Shanko in charge. Following the home services, the body was taken to the S.D.A. Church at Stanley, where final services were held at 3:30 p.m. Interment was in the family lot adjoining the church.                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Feb 1958

JACOB M. BRADLEY

            Jacob Martin Bradley, 82, well-known Stanley resident and retired Norfolk and Western Railroad Section worker, passed away at 7 p.m. Friday, February 3rd at the Page Memorial Hospital after being a patient there 17 days……..

            A son of the late Luther Bradley and Artie M. Sours Bradley he was born in Page County on May 2, 1875. He was a devout member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley…..

            His wife, the former Miss Elmina Goodrich, preceded him in death on December 6, 1952.

            Three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Hilda May) Foltz, of Timberville, Va. Mrs. Carson (Mina Irene) Stoneberger, of Luray, and Mrs. Geln (Artie) Jenkins, of Stanley, and three sons, Roy Bradley, of Luray, John Bradley, of Falls Church, Va., and Eldon Bradley, of Baltimore, Md., survive as well as a sister, Mrs. Sam (Bertie) Jenkins, of Luray.

            Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley with Elder C.E. Clought officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Feb 1956

MRS. JOSEPHINE BRADLEY Dies

            Page County residents were saddened to hear of the death of one of the counties oldest citizens, Mrs. Josephine Clem Bradley, 96, on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. Bradley passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Shenk, in the Shenk Hollow neighborhood at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday…

            A daughter of the late William and Mary Clem, she was born in the Fort Valley, Shenadoah County, on Sept. 5, 1859. When she was three years old, the family moved to Page County.

            Mrs. Bradley was a devout member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church, attending services as long as her health permitted. In spite of her age, she maintained an interest in all activities and was devoted to her family.

            She was married to William Bradley, who preceded her in death in July, 1941. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Annie Lee Shenk, Mervin Bradley and Vernie Bradley, all of Page County. One son and one daughter are deceased.

            The Rev. Hensil B. Arehart, of Harrisonbirg, will conduct the last rites at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 18th, at the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.                                                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Sep 1954

MRS. LOTTIE BRADLEY

            Mrs. Lottie May Bradley, 76, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 2, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Carlo, at Stanley. She had been ill for the past five months.

            A daughter of the late Peter Painter and Fannie Kauffman, she was born July 29, 1878 at Stanley. She was a member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church.

            She was married to George A. Bradley who preceded her in death on July 30, 1941. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Brownie Good, Mrs. Florine Good, Mrs. Fannie Turner and Mrs. Grace Carlo, one son, Ervin Bradley, 21 grand children and 40 great grandchildren, all of Stanley, One son and daughter are deceased. Also surviving are one brother, Luther Painter, of Stanley, one half brother, Carson Painter, of Stanley, three half sisters, Mrs. Eula Yule, Mrs. Marion Young and Mrs. Rudolph Dinges, all of Stanley.

            Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John Mitchell at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Feb 1951***

Aged Stanley Resident Dies                           (MRS. CRIMORA BURACKER-BREEDEN)

            Mrs. Crimora Belle Buracker Breeden, 85, of Marksville, near Stanley, died Friday, February 9, at 5:20 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Decker. Her death followed an illness of about two years.

            Born on May 3, 1865, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Buracker and Lucretta Jenkins Buracker. She had made her home in Jordon Hollow for sometime.

            In 1887, she was united in marriage with Robert E. Breeden, who survives, with four children: Mrs. C.E. (Ruth) Decker, Stanley; Mrs. Ralph (Ada) Clair, Brownwood, Tex.; Mrs. John (Grace) Canada, Lake Worth, Fla.; and one foster son, Allen E. Breeden, of Miami, Fla. One daughter, Linda Kerstetter, preceded her in death. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Cornelia Broyles, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Ada Bender, of Liberty, Mo.

            Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral services from the Bethlehem Christian Church, of which she was a member, on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Graves Chapel Methodist Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1954

EARLEY PASCAL BREEDEN, JR.

            Earley Pascal Breeden, Jr., 87, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, January 17th, at the home of his son. James Breeden, with whom he had made his home in Charles Town, W.Va. Mr. Breeden was struck by a car in Charles Town on December 20th and had been in serious health since that time…

            A son of the late Earley Pascal Breeden, Sr., and Elizabeth Thomas Breeden, he was born June 13, 1866 at Stanley. He was a farmer and was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Alice Blosser, who preceded him in death. Surviving are seven children: Mrs. Rosa Owens, Mrs. Eva Cave and Reuben Breeden, all of Luray, Thomas Breeden, of Stanley, Clarence Breeden, of Ranson, W.Va., Earl Breeden, of Stanley, and James Breeden, of Charles Town, W.Va. One brother, Willie Breeden, of Engel Switch, W.Va., and one sister, Mrs. Lena Paggett, of Waynesboro, VA., also survive.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20th, at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church with Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Nov 1952

GALEN BREEDEN Dies in W.Va.

            Galen Breeden, 88, a native of Page County, died one day last week at the home of his son, W.D. Breeden, near Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County, W.Va. He has been in feeble health. For a number of years he has been making his home with his daughters, Mrs. Ernest Good, of Luray, Miss Wiona Breeden, of Stanley, and Mrs. William Byrd, of Falls Church, and his son, W.D. Breeden, in Jefferson County. He has now many relatives living in the Marksville District, Page County, and Madison County. A surviving sister is Mrs. William Hurt, whose husband was one of the chief stone masons of Luray, where he and his sons, Acey and freeman Hurt, laid a great deal of our present concrete pavements. Mr. Breeden’s death occurred on the Henry Moore Snider home, near Shenandoah Junction. The interment took place in Gospel Hill Cemetery, Barryville, where other Page County natives are buried and whose deaths occurred near the latter place.                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Dec 1955

GEORGE MORGAN BREEDEN

            George Morgan Breeden, 73, resident of Jollett’s Hollow, died at the University Hospital at noon on Monday. He had been a patient there for two weeks and in declining health for a year.

            He was born in Weaver’s Hollow on May 12, 1882, being a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Breeden. He was a member of Jollett’s Methodist Church.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Annie E. Meadows, and eight children: Jesse J. Breeden, Arthur R. Breeden, George E. Breeden and Mrs. Edith R. Meadows, of Elkton; Mrs. Grace F. Riggleman, Harrisonburg; Miss Maggie E. Breeden, McGaheysville; Miss Bertha Breeden and Leonard L. Breeden, at home.

            He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Lillie Meadows, of Elkton, and 36 grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock from the Jollett’s Methodist Church, the Rev. Gird Cave officiating. Burial was in the Samuels Cemetery.                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Mar 1956

MRS. LUCINDA BREEDEN

            Mrs. Lucinda Mary Susan Breeden, 75, wife of Charles N. Breeden, of Luray, died at her home on the Boom, Luray, at 5:55 p.m., Thursday, March 22nd, after an illness of only five days…

            Mrs. Breeden was born at Elkton, Va., on August 4, 1880, and was a daughter of the late William L. Williams and Elizabeth Breeden Williams. She was a devout member of the Luray Christian Church…

            She was married to Charles N. Breeden, of Luray, on November 20, 1907. Mr. Breeden survives with the following children: Mrs. Hazel F. Good, of Luray, Mrs. Ethel M. Wood, of Banco, Va., Leo M. Breeden, George E. Breeden and Russell C. Breeden, all of Luray, and Oscar C. Breeden, of Winchester. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and one brother, Edward Breeden, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Three sisters and two brothers are deceased.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin Conducted the last rites at 2:20 p.m. Sunday at the Luray Christian Church and burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery.                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Nov 1956

MRS. MARY S. BREEDEN

            Mrs. Mary Susan Breeden, 78, widow of Isaac N. Breeden, passed away at 6:12 p.m., Thursday, November 1st, at her home at Tanner’s Ridge near Stanley after being in failing health for the past three years.

            A daughter of the late Emanuel Offenbacker and Eliza Cave Offenbacker, Mrs. Breeden was born in Madison County, Va., on November 15, 1877. She was a devout member of All Saints Episcopal Church…

            She was married to Isaac N. Breeden, who preceded her in death on December 23, 1933. Surviving are six children: Mrs. Robert (Lizzie) Lam, of Stanley, and Elmer L. Breeden, Everett L. Breeden, Mrs. Dolly H. Offenbacker, Claude A. Breeden and Russell N. Breeden, all of Stanley. Two brothers, Charles Offenbacker and John Offenbacker, and three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Weakley, Mrs. Lila Meadows and Mrs. Viola Nease, all of Stanley, also survive.

            The Rev. James Gordon conducted the last rites Sunday afternpoon, November 4th, at All Saints Episcopal Church and burial was in the family cemetery.                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Dec 1955

ROBERT E. BREEDEN

            Robert E. Breeden, 88, a former resident of Stanley, passed away on Thursday of last week in a Washington Hospital where he had been a patient for the past six weeks. Mr. Breeden had been residing prior to his illness with his daughter, Mrs. Ada St. Clair, of Washington…..

            Mr. Breeden was a son of the late J. Oliver and Linda Jenkins Breeden, of Madison County. He owned a large farm near Stanley and for some time operated a stave factory….

            He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Luray.

            His wife, the former Miss Cremora Buracker, preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1951. Surviving are four children: Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Decker, of Stanley, Mrs. Grace Canada, of Lakeworth, Fla., Mrs. Ada St. Clair, of Washington, D.C., and Allen Breeden, of Miami, Fla.

            The funeral was held Saturday at noon from the Catholic Church in Luray. Rev. Warren Kullberg saying the Requiem Mass. Burial was in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jan 1959

CLETUS W. BURACKER

            Cletus William Buracker, 41, a resident of Mt. Solon and a former resident of Page County, died Saturday morning, December 27, following an illness of several years.

            A son of Grover Cleveland Buracker and Grace Lee Stoneberger Buracker, he was born on Oct. 25, 1917, near Luray and later lived in the New Market area. He had been residing at Mt. Solon for the past 13 years.

            On March 5, 1956, he married Miss Evelyn Printz, who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents; one sister, Mrs. Milton H. Reuwer, of Baltimore; and four brothers, Herman Lee Buracker, of New Market, Leonard E. Buracker, of Winchester, Grover W. Buracker, of Stephens City; and Louis H. Buracker, of Manassas.

            He was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Bethlehem Christian Church near Stanley. Burial was in the adjacent cemetery.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jul 1951***

MRS. EMMA SUSAN BURACKER

            The death of Mrs. Emma Susan Buracker, 94, occurred at 8:40 a.m., Friday, July 13, at her home at Ida... Rev. Galen Crist, her pastor, conducted the funeral at four o'clock Sunday afternoon from Mt. Zion Brethren Church and interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery...

            Mrs. Buracker was born on August 20, 1856, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Press Buracker, of Page County. She had spent all her life in this county and was one of its oldest residents.

            She was married in early life to James Buracker, of Ida, who preceded her in death.

            She leaves the following children: Wilfred Buracker and Mrs. Carrie Middleton, of Luray, Keller and Andrew Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md., and Harrison and Lester Buracker, of Stanley. Five children are deceased including a daughter, Mrs. Priscilla Broyles, who preceded her mother in death on June 30.

            Mrs. Buracker also leaves a sister, Mrs. Niece Jenkins, of Stanley, and a brother, Philip Buracker, of Stanley.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1957

JAMES PHILBERT BURACKER

            James Philbert Buracker, 84, well known and liked resident of the Ida section, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, August 3rd, at his home at Ida after a illness…

            James Philbert Buracker was a son of the late Adam P. Buracker and Margaret A. Berry and was born in Page County on June 1, 1873. He was well known as a farmer and was highly respected by everyone. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

            He was twice married. His first wife, Bettie E. Breeden, is deceased. His second wife, the former Emma F. Breeden survives with three children, Grover Cleveland Buracker, of Mt. Solon, Va., Mrs. Evelyn Gochenour, of Rileyville and Oscar Buracker, of Sperryville. One sister, Mrs. Necie Jenkins, of Stanley, also survives.

            The Rev. Ralph Ebert had charge of the funeral service, held at Grace Lutheran Church at Ida on Monday, August 5th at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Cave Cemetery.                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 May 1954

WM. F. BURACKER

            William Franklin Buracker, 74, a farmer of the Stanley section, passed away at the University Hospital at 4 a.m., Monday, May 17th. Mr. Buracker had been in failing health for about a year, but had been a patient in the hospital for less than two weeks….

            A son of the late John Buracker and Nancy Breeden Buracker, he was born on September 12, 1879, near Stanley.

            Mr. Buracker was twice married, his first wife, the former Miss Dora Buracker, preceding him in death. He is survived by one son of his first marriage, Ozzie Buracker, of Stanley. Mr. Buracker is also survived by his second wife, Mrs. Marie Aleshire Buracker, and five sons and one daughter by this marriage: Lloyd, Walter, Leonard, Junior and Wayne Buracker and Miss Connie Buracker, all of Stanley. Also survived are two brothers, Reuben and James Buracker, both of Stanley.

            Last rites were held at the Bethlehem Christian Church near Stanley, on Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Orville Martin in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 May 1951***

WILLIAM LAFAYETTE BURACKER

            William Lafayette Buracker, 86, an aged and prominent citizen of Stanley, died suddenly on Thursday of last week at the home of C.D. Price, at Alma...

            Mr. Buracker followed the occupation of a plasterer and was considered one of the best in Page County. Although advanced in years he had been actively engaged in his work daily... His death occurred at 12:05 p.m., Thursday, May 24th, at the home of C.D. Price, soon after his arrival there. He had gone to see Mr. Price about a business matter and it was during the course of the conversation that he passed away...

            He was born on August 26, 1864, the son of the late S.W. and Sarah Buracker.

            Twice married, his first wife, Hattie Taylor Buracker, preceded him in death. He was married again to the former Miss Eva Rothgeb, who survives.

            Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children of his second marriage: William R. Buracker, Stanley, Pvt. Charles R. Buracker, Camp Pickett, Va.; Pvt. Eugene R. Buracker, Fort Lee, Va.; and Miss Dorothy Ann Buracker, at home. One daughter, Betty Jane, is deceased. A sister, Mrs. Flora Buracker, of Tallula, Ill., is living and one brother is deceased.

            Last rites took place at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Leaksville Congregational-Christian Church with the Rev. R.E. Newton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jun 1952

WILLIAM P. BURACKER

            William P. Buracker, 83, life-long resident of the Ida community, died at the Page Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 a.m. after an illness of a year. He had been in the hospital about nine days.

            Mr. Buracker was born on March 10, 1869, at Ida and was a son of the late Martin and Elizabeth Broyles Buracker. He was a farmer, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

            His wife, Drucilla Broyles, passed away in 1938, and his only son, Emmett Buracker, died in 1941. Surviving are eight grandchildren.

            Last rites took place on Saturday afternoon at four o’clock at Grace Church with Rev. Hensil B. Arehart in charge. Burial was in the family cemetery.                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jul 1955             (Colored News)

DAVID W. BUNDY

            David W. Bundy, 85, a native of Page County, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pearl Green, in Luray, on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. He had been in failing health for the past nine years.

            The deceased was born on October 11, 1869, a son of the late Henry C. Bundy and Matilda F. Hughes Bundy. During his life he had worked at numerous restaurants and resorts as a waiter.

            His wife, the former Blanche Riggins, preceded him in death. There were no children. He is survived by two brothers: Martin and Rufus Bundy, of Luray, and two sisters, Mrs. Essie Riggins of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Pearl Green, of Luray.

            Rev. Betram Madison conducted the funeral yesterday at 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Pearl Green. Burial was in the Bundy Cemetery.                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1954           (Colored News) Contributed

MRS. VIOLA V. BUNDY

            On Tuesday, December 14, 1954 at 3:30 a.m., our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Viola Victoria Carpenter Bundy, passed quietly away. The deceased had been ill for a long time. Our beloved was born March 29, 1866 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Albert and Liza Carpenter.

            In 1890, she was united in marriage with William Henry Bundy, who preceded her in death 5 years ago. They were the parents of ten children.

            The deceased was a wonderful mother. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children, Mrs. Lena Carter, Mrs. Annie Newman, Mrs. Ella Tutt, Mrs. Florence Tutt, Henry, James and Luther Bundy, of Luray, Edward, of Falls Church, McKinley, of Washington and George Bundy, of New York and a devoted grandson, Theophius, two sisters, Mrs. Hester Carpenter and Mrs. Emonia Doughty, of Baltimore, 32 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends…               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Apr 1958

MRS. KATIE BURACKER

            Mrs. Katie Buracker, 81, a native of Madison County, Va., died at the homer of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Good, of Stanley, at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12th…

            Mrs. Buracker was the daughter of the late Henry Hurt and Nancy Jenkins Hurt. She was born in Madison County on May 10, 1876 and was the last member of her family. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.

            She was married to Samuel A. Buracker, who survives her with two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gertie) Seal, of Stanley, and Mrs. Leo (Emma) Good, of Stanley.

            Last rites were conducted by the Rev. Lonnie Hale and Elder G.A. Cave Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Mill Creek Free Will Baptist Church and burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Mar 1950

THOMAS BURACKER Dies In Hagerstown

            Thomas L. Buracker, 79, one of the old time bark peelers and potato and cabbage growers of Page, died one day last week in Hagerstown, Md., where he has been living for twenty or twenty-five years. His home for a long time was on top of the Breedlove Mountains, where he reclaimed many acres of land from their virgin state, converting the acreage into the growth of cabbage, potatoes and turnips. These each year he sold on the Luray market. He was also one of the old time bark peelers for the Deford Tanning Company of Luray. Until his last years he was phenomenal in activity for one of his age. He gave little consideration to making round trip walking trips of approximately 26 miles buying “family provisions” and reaching home by 4 o’clock in the afternoon. He was a son of the late Henry Buracker, well known in almost all the mountain sections of Luray and Marksville magisterial districts. When his bark-peeling contracts for the Deford Company expired the later Mr. Buracker would lease large acreages of mountain land in both Greene and Madison Counties carrying on a work with which he “had been brought up,” the old time “bark man,” as he classified himself, often said.

            His deceased wife was the former Miss Jennie Breeden of Page County. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Keller (Ollie) Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md.; Noah and Raymond Buracker, their homes unknown; Mrs. Trenton (Lyle) Jenkins, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and George Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md. A number of his children are dead. He had been a member of the Methodist Church, holding his membership with Graves Chapel, near Stanley, for perhaps forty years.

            His funeral and burial services were held in Hagerstown.                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 July 1952

MRS. VIRGINIA BROYLES BURACKER

            The death of Mrs. Virginia Broyles Buracker, 80, occurred at her home near Stanley at six o’clock Tuesday evening. She had been in failing health for the past year. Mrs. Buracker was a lifelong resident of Page County.

            Born on January 2, 1872, she was a daughter of the late Clarenda Breeden Broyles and Ben Broyles. She was married on Aug. 12, 1889 to William Buracker, who passed away on July 2, 1945. Mrs. Buracker was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Surviving are the following children: Lauck Buracker, of Stanley, Hessy Buracker, and Mrs. Hattie Nichols, of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., Mrs. Clarine Breeden and Mrs. Eliza Seal, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Mrs. Edna Jones and Mrs. Artie Jenkins, of Stanley. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Keies Sours, of Hagerstown, Md., thirty-six grandchildren and forty-two greatgrandchildren.

            The body will remain at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray until 1:00 p.m. Friday when it will be taken to the Bethlehem Christian Church where the funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., by Rev. F.A. Blosser and Rev. Berl Brewer, of Unionville, Va. Interment will be in the Cave Cemetery.                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Feb 1958

LAWRENCE BURNER Dies

            Luray citizens were saddened this week to learn that Lawrence Burner, 46, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Monday, February 3rd at the Veterans Administration Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Mr. Burner had been in failing health for the past two years but had been a patient at the Center for only two days……

            Mr. Burner, a son of the late William I. Burner and Minnie B. Burner, was born at Luray on September 3, 1911.

            In April, 1936 he was married to Miss Ethel Good who survives. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Dolly Duncan, of Luray, Mrs. Virginia Kingree, of Fairfax, Mrs. Sally Vick, of Fairfax, Va., Mrs. Iva Shenk and Mrs. Selena Darnell, of Luray, and one brother, Willis Burner, also of Luray.

            The Rev. E.J. Nottingham, III, pastor of the Luray Methodist Church, will have charge of the funeral service today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jul 1952

MRS. SARAH E.B. BURNS

            Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Blanche Burns, 80, died at the home of her son, Melvin Burns, near Stanley, on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock after an illness of four years…

            Born in Rockingham County on August 30, 1871, Mrs. Burns was a daughter of the late Hiram and Mary Susan Turner Stoneberger, both originally from Page County. Her husband, James Lee Burns, passed away in 1948.

            She is survived by four children: Mrs. Solon (Lena) Alger, Jesse Burns and Melvin Burns, of Stanley and Mrs. Walter (Vinda) Lucas, of Brunswick, Md. The following half-brothers and sisters also survive: Charles Stoneberger, Mrs. Charles Good, Mrs. Josephine Ferrell, Mrs. Ida Alger, George Stoneberger and Ashby Stoneberger, all of Elkton.

            Rev. R.E. Newton will conduct the funeral which will be held today (Thursday) at two o’clock from the Stanley Adventist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Sep 1957

MRS. AMANDA J. CAMPBELL

            Mrs. Amanda Jane Campbell, 89, widow of John Campbell, and one of the oldest residents of the Grove Hill community, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, September 8th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Effie Smith, of Grove Hill. Mrs. Campbell had been ill since May of this year.

            Mrs. Campbell was born at Stanley on May 11, 1868, and was the daughter of the late John Lucas and Jane Cubbage Lucas. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            Her husband, John Campbell preceded her in death in 1915.

            Two sons, Isaac N., of Roanoke, and Frank, of Stanley, survive as do three daughters, Mrs. Victoria Campbell and Mrs. Effie Smith of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Hiram Campbell, of Stanley, 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive. One son and two daughters are deceased.

            The Rev. P.A Freed and Rev. John Henderson had charge of the last rites Wednesday afternoon, September 11th, at three o’clock at the Dovel Hollow Church and burial was in the family cemetery.                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jul 1952

DAVID B. CAMPBELL

            Former superintendent of the Page County Farm and deputy sheriff David Benton Campbell, 76, died at the Page Memorial Hospital Thursday night, July 10, at eight o’clock. Mr. Campbell’s sudden death followed a brief illness of about ten days….

            Mr. Campbell served two terms totaling twelve years as superintendent of the Page County Farm and until his retirement last March had been for over two years deputy sheriff and jailor. In earlier life he had operated a farm and on his retirement moved back to the Massanutten section where he was born on April 27, 1876. His parents were the late Andrew J. and Mary C. Rhinehart Campbell. He was a member of the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church.

            In 1908 he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie G. Burner, who survives with one son, Earl R. Campbell, of Luray. One son is deceased. He also leaves a brother, Ambrose Campbell, of Timberville, and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Alger, of Newport, and Mrs. J.D. Price, of near Luray.

            His pastor, Rev. R.E. Newton, conducted the funeral services which was held at the Leaksville church at three o’clock Sunday. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jan 1959***

IRVIN W. CAMPBELL

            Irvin William Campbell, 61, a well-known farmer of the Battle Creek section, passed away at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14th, at the Page Memorial Hospital...

            A son of the late John W. Campbell and Annie C. Burns Campbell, he was born at Luray. He was very fond of hinting and fishing and was known to be an expert in those capacities. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

            Mr. Campbell was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Vinda Rhinehart, is deceased. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mrs. Vergie Campbell Housden, and the following children: Johnny Campbell of Timberville; Mrs. Grover (Thelma) Hinton and Mrs. William (Pauline) Burner of Luray, and Mrs. Robert (Rena) Carroll of Lexington, Va. He is also survived by the following stepchildren: Mrs. Sam (Dolly) Turner, Mrs. Herbert (Myrtle) Alger, Mrs. Dewey (Ethel) Painter and Leon Housden, all of Stanley; Mrs. Ralph (Maggie) Rothgeb of Luray; Mrs. Flossie Price of Florida, and Raymond Housden, of Aliquippa, Pa. One sister, Mrs. Mary Higgs, also survives. One daughter and one brother are deceased.

            The Rev. J.W. Aleshire and the Rev. R.L. Clapp officiated at the last rites Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Leaksville United Church of Christ. Interment was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Dec 1958

JOHN WILLIAM CAMPBELL

            John William Campbell, 87, well-known farmer of the Massanutten section, passed this life Sunday, November 30th at 9:10 p.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital. Mr. Campbell had been in failing health for one year and a patient in the hospital for one week…

            A son of the late George Campbell and Mary Comer Campbell, he was born in the Massanutten community on February 25, 1871. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Catherine Burns, who preceded him in death on August 2, 1956.

            One son, Irvin Campbell and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Higgs, of Luray, survive him as do nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three half-brothers, Trenton Campbell of Hancock, Md., and Perry and David Campbell of Hagerstown, Md. One son was killed in World War I.

            The Rev. R.G. Clapp assisted by the Rev. Randall Spire conducted the last rites Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock in the Leaksville United Church of Christ. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1953***

MRS. MARY C. CAMPBELL

            Mrs. Mary Catherine Campbell, 88, died at her home in Dovel Hollow near Stanley on Sunday, February 22, after an illness of only four days...

            Born on May 20, 1864, Mrs. Campbell was a daughter of the late William Stroupe and Catherine Blosser Stroupe, and spent her entire life in the community in which she died. She was a member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church. Her husband, Wes Campbell, preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1941.

            Surviving are ten children: Fred, Homer, Kemper, Lloyd and June Campbell, of Stanley, and Mrs. Ella Dallas, Mrs. Della Lucas, Mrs. Evangeline McCoy, Mrs. Daisy Freed, and Mrs. Avis Gray, all of Stanley, a brother, John Stroupe, of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Magdaline McCoy, of Stanley. She also leaves 44 grandchildren, 100 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.

            Rev. Walter Comer, of Elkton, officiated at the last rites held yesterday at 1 p.m., from the Penecostal Church. Burial was in Sandy Glaze Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1955

MRS. MINNIE LEE CAMPBELL

            Mrs. Minnie Lee Braden Campbell, 65, a native of Page County, and a resident for many years of McGaheysville, who had been making her home in Harrisonburg with her sister, Mrs. John Gilmer, since last August, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, April 2nd.

            Mrs. Campbell had not been well for a number of years, but her condition was not considered serious and her unexpected death came as a shock to both her family and her many friends……

            A daughter of the late John W. Braden and Lelilah Leap Braden, she was born Oct. 21, 1888, near Stanley. At an early age she moved to McGaheysville and spent the majority of her life there and in the Island Ford section.

            Mrs. Campbell also lived some time with her son in Roanoke and was a member of the Villa Heights Methodist Church of Roanoke.

            She is survived by one son, C.W. Wraden, of Lynchburg, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Perkey, of Baltimore. She also leaves a foster daughter, Miss Helen Breeden, of Harrisonburg. Four sisters, Mrs. Richard Bruce, of Elkton, Mrs. Robert Gooden, of Island Ford, Mrs. John Zeiler, of Baltimore, and Mrs. John Gvilmer, of Harrisonburg. Three brothers, Gilespie Braden, of Waynesboro, and O.J. and Milton Whitfield Braden, both of Harrisonburg.

            Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the chapel of the Lindsey Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter M. Lockett, Jr., conducted the services and burial was in the family lot in McGaheysville Cemetery.                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Nov 1955

MRS. ANNIE CAVE Dies in Washington

            Mrs. Annie Cave, 73, wife of Isaac Herbert Cave, of the Springfield section, Page County, died in the Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., at 11 a.m., yesterday where she has been a patient for the past five weeks.

            Mrs. Cave is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Naomi Painter and Aldine K. Painter, of Washington, D.C., and a brother Clyde Owens, of Front Royal.

            Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m., from Graves Chapel at Marksville with burial in the Chapel Cemetery.                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jul 1951***

BERNARD B. CAVE

            Bernard B. Cave, 60, died in his sleep on Thursday, July 12, at the home of his uncle, Frank Cave, near Marksville, where he was residing...

            Mr. Cave was born near Marksville on Sept. 25, 1890. He returned to his native Page County several months ago after spending several years in Washington where he was employed as a tree surgeon.

            Surviving are a half brother, Charles W. Cameron, and a sister, Mrs. Bayard (Catherine) Taylor, both of Stanley.

            Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral Sunday at two o'clock from the Bethlehem Christian Church. Burial was in the Cave family cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1957

CLETUS CAVE Dies Suddenly.

            The Stanley community residents were shocked and grieved Tuesday of this week to learn of the death of Cletus Calvin Cave, 49, owner of Cave Brothers Service Station. Mr. Cave became ill while at Painter’s Restaurant in Stanley and died at 12:15 p.m…

            Cletus Calvin Cave was a son of the late John A. Cave and Mamie E. Jones Cave. He was born at Stanley on August 7, 1908. He was married to Miss Katie Cubbage, of Stanley.

            Mr. Cave was one of Stanley’s most popular residents and his place of business was a popular gathering place for the men of the community. He successfully operated the Cave Brothers Service Station for many years.

            His wife, Mrs. Katie Cubbage Cave, survives as do four brothers, Lucian W. Cave, of Alexandria, Va.; Ralph M. Cave, of Arlington, Va.; Harold W. Cave, of College Park, Md., and Paul J. Cave, of Stanley; and two sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Pearl) Irvin, of Stanley, and Mrs. Lewis (Grace) Wharton, of Alexandria, Va. Two brothers, Floyd Cave and Joseph Cave, are deceased.

            The Rev. Frank Riley will conduct the last rites Friday morning at 11 o’clock at the Graves Chapel Methodist Church and interment will be in the chapel cemetery.           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Dec 1950

DAVID A. CAVE Succumbs

            David A. Cave, 79, died at his home at Blainesville at 5:00 a.m. on December 24. Last rites took place on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Mt. Zion Brethern Church with Rev. Galen Crist in charge. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            Mr. Cave was born on April 8, 1871, in Page County and was a son of the late Andrew Cave and Eliza Smelser Cave.

            Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Mattie Parlett and Mrs. Nancy Jenkins, and a brother, Hubert Cave, of Luray.                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Dec 1954

MRS. DELBERT CAVE

            Mrs. Lillie Belle Cave, 82, wife of Delbert P. Cave, of Pine Grove, passed away at her home in Pine Grove, near Stanley, at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17th, after being in failing health for two years…

            A daughter of the late Phillip Gray and Martha Buracker Gray, she was born at Pine Grove on March 31, 1872, and spent her entire life in that community. She was united in marriage with Delbert P. Cave on October 2, 1900. Mr. Cave survives her.

            ….

            The Rev. J. Raymond Denton conducted the last rites at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 19th, at St. George’s Episcopal Mission. Interment was in the family cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1958

MRS. ELLA G. CAVE

            Mrs. Ella G. Cave, 85, widow of the late George H. Cave, of near Marksville, Page County, died early Wednesday morning of this week at the University Hospital after being ill for the past three years….

            Mrs. Cave was born in the Marksville section on August 24, 1872 and was a daughter of the late Francis Kiblinger and Sarah Wolfersberger Kiblinger. She was a member of the Stanley Methodist Church.

            Her husband, George Henry Cave, preceded her in death on November 29, 1945.

            Surviving are ten children, Rev. Marvin H. Cave, of Annandale, Va.; L.M. Cave, of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. F.L. Hutchinson, of Stanley; Mrs. Mary Benes, of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. W.H. (Alice) Brown, of Arlington; Mrs. W.L. (Hazel) McAllister, of Charlottesville; Alfred Cave, of Milan, Tenn.; Mrs. Aldine (Elizabeth) Cave, of Arlington; Jenning Cave, of Arlington and Ross W. Cave, of Luray. One sister, Mrs. W.H. Miller, of Stanley, also survives. One son died in infancy.

            The body will remain at the Bradley Funeral Home until noon Saturday…… funeral services to be held at the Bethlehem Christian Church at two o’clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. R.K. Nevitt and Rev. O.L. Martin will have charge of the services. Interment will be in the Cave Family Cemetery.                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Apr 1955

FRANK CAVE Dies

            Frank James Cave, 71, was found dead at his home at Marksville Monday morning of this week by his brother, Fred Cave, and his nephew, Ralph Cave, who live nearby.

            Mr. Cave, a son of the late Calvin H. Cave and Julia M. Lucas Cave, was born at Marksville on June 14, 1883, and spent his entire life in that section of the county… He lived alone and spent his life farming. He never married.

            Mr. Cave is survived by one brother, Fred W. Cave, of Stanley, and two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Maude) Somers, of Luray, and Mrs. Bessie Kite, of Washington, D.C.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin will conduct the last rites at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at he Bethlehem Christian Church. Interment will be in the Cave Cemetery.                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jul 1956

GEORGE CAVE Dies

            George Franklin Cave, 82, one of the best known citizens of the Marksville section, died at 10 a.m., Monday, July 2nd at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there only one day. Mr. Cave had been in failing health for the past two years…

            Born at Stanley on July 7, 1875. Mr. Cave was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Return Alexandria Cave. He spent his entire life at Stanley and was well known and lived by everyone.

            Mr. Cave was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Fannie Bailey, preceded him in death 23 years ago. His second wife, the former Lucy Berry, survives. Also surviving is one son, Samuel A. Cave, of Shenandoah, Va.

            Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. Charlie Kite and Rev. O.L. Martin in charge. Burial will be in the Cave family cemetery.                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Dec 1951***

J.B. CAVE Dies In Illinois

            Relatives here were notified last week of the death in Stewart, Ill., of Joseph Benton Cave, 78, a native of Page County, who died on October 16. Last rites were held in Scarboro, Ill., from the Evangelical United Brethren Church on October 18, with the Rev. Harlan Brinkhoff officiating. Burial was in Twin Grove Cemetery in Scarboro.

            Mr. Cave was the last member of a large family. His deceased brothers and sisters included: Daniel W. Cave, Mrs. Annie Trenary, Lee, Ashby, Joseph, Andrew and James Cave.

            He is survived by his wife and two adopted sons, of Stewart, Ill.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Aug 1950

Death of JOSEPH M. CAVE

            The Stanley community was saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Maxwell Cave, 38, on Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the University Hospital. Mr. Cave, a prominent businessman, member of the Page County School Board from Marksville Dist., and highly esteemed resident of Stanley had been ill for several months, having been a patient for eighteen weeks at the University Hospital.

            Mr. Cave, a partner with his brother in the Cave Brothers Service Station, had livd in Stanley for the past fifteen years. Prior to that time he had resided in Washington, D.C…

            He was a son of the late John A. and Mamie Jones Cave and was born near Stanley, Va., on May 4, 1912. When quite young he worked a while in Washington, before returning to his native county, where he and his brother Cletus Cave, established their popular business.

            On Oct. 29, 1936, he married Miss Edith Gray, of Stanley, who survives with five children: Dixie, Leola, Joseph, Jr., Paula Raye and J.D. Cave, all at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Ralph Cave, Mrs. Lewis (Pearl) Irwin, Paul Cave, and Cletus Cave, of Stanley, Lucien Cave, Harold Cave and Mrs. Lewis (Grace) Wharton, of Washington, D.C. A brother, Floyd Cave, is deceased.

            Last rites were held yesterday at two o’clock from the Stanley Baptist Church with Rev. Springs, of Orange, Va., officiating. The Masonic Order, of which he was a member, was in charge at the burial services at Graves Chapel Cemetery.                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1954

MRS. LIZZIE ELIZA CAVE

            One of the oldest residents of Stanley, Mrs. Lizzie Eliza Cave, 86, passed away at her home on Christmas Day at four o’clock in the afternoon after an illness of only a day. Mrs. Cave had been in her usual health until she was stricken on Christmas Eve…

            Born on January 15, 1868, at Stanley, Mrs. Cave was a daughter of the late Franklin Short and Susan Burns Short. Since girlhood she had been a member of the Stanley Baptist Church and had the distinction of being its oldest member…

            In 1888 she was united in marriage with Charles I. Cave, who preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1917.

            Surviving are three children: Mrs. Sudie Lowery, of Stanley, Mrs. Edward (Neva) Thompson, of New York City, and Rufus Cave, of Stanley. A daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Laura) Good is deceased. Mrs. Cave also leaves a brother, Charles F. Short, of Stanley.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday from the Stanley Baptist Church with the Rev. James Fox and Rev. J.E. Tucker in charge. Burial was in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 May 1955

T.L. “LEM” CAVE Dies

            Theodore Lemuel Cave, 76, well known farmer near the Stony Man neighborhood, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, in the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the past four weeks. He had been in failing health for the past two years…

            A son of the late Andrew M. and Virginia Gochenour Cave, he was born at Stony Man on Nov. 4, 1878, and spent his entire life in that community… He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.

            In 1900 he was united in marriage with Miss Rosa M. Jenkins, who preceded him in death on Dec. 1, 1942.

            Surviving are five children: Henry C. and A. Leo, of Luray, Herman E. of Stanley, Leonard L. of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Edgar (Evelyn) Richards, of Luray. Also surviving are two brothers, Roy and Cletus, both of Luray, 30 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Grace Gochenour, is deceased.

            Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre and Elder H.E. Wakeman conducted the last rites at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1954

MRS. NANCY CLOUDE

            Mrs. Nancy Belle Cloude, 86, passed away at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27th, at the P.M. Hospital where she had been a patient for four days. She was brought from the home of her grandson, James Richards, in Charles Town, W.Va., last Friday, to Luray. She had been in failing health for the past year.

            A daughter of the late Nathan Richards and Elizabeth Bradley Richards, she was born at Ida. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern, and lived near Ida. Her husband, Thomas Cloude, preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Minnie) Richards, and one step-son, Willie Richards, both of Luray.

            The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre will conduct the last rites at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1957

WM C CLOUDE

            William Carl Cloude, 70, prominent farmer of the Ida community, died at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday of this week after a lingering illness, lasting five years. Mr. Cloude, who was widely known in the county, was a native of Rappahannock County, having been born there on July 13, 1886, a son of the late Thomas J. Cloude and Edith Roberta Richards Cloude.

            He was a member of the Mt. Zion Chuch of the Brethern.

            On April 12, 1909, he married Miss Aprila Ellen Richards, who survives him with ten children, Mrs. Everett (Freida) Cave, Mrs. Ora (Ruth) Meadows, Leon Cloude, Mrs. Leslie (Elsie) Richards, Mrs. Ernest (Groveen) Miller, Mrs. Thomas (Augusta) Breeden, Mrs. James (Elva) McCartney and Randolphe Cloude, all of Luray, Harold Cloude, of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Barney (Verlie) Chancey, of Riverview, Florida. One half-sister, Mrs. Joseph Richards, of Luray, also survives.

            The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre will conduct the last rites Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Mar 1952

J.L. COLVIN

Colvin Once A Resident of Luray

(By J.R. Broyles)

            J.L. Colvin, years ago a carpenter and cabinet maker of rare skill, residing on Dry Run, died last month at his home in Madison County at the age of 99 uears. After returning to Madison he worked steadily at his trade for a number of years. He was one of the outstanding coffin makers for parts of Madison and Culpeper counties. While working here he was employed by the old Schwartz & Woodward planing mill, a short distance east of the Page Motor Company establishment. A good many years ago Mr. Colvin was believed to be suffering from an incurbale malady. When believed to be practically dead he visited a Minnesota hospital. He returned from that hospital within two months, his friends saying "magically curied." He was never married. He was born in Culpeper County. By the time he was twelve years of age he had worked at different callings, accumulating enough money to buy a set of carpenter tools.  A considerable part of his work in Luray was coincident with the employment of George Glenn, Green Mauck, Al Flinn, Dal Slusher and other outstanding carpenters and cabinet makers. Until a few days before his death he lived alone, though neighborhood families visited him each day. One of his last requests was that he be buried as near the line between Culpeper and Madison counties as possible. His last request was carried out in its entirety. Colvin also had a brother, Joe, who was once a Luray carpenter.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Mar 1957

CHAS. T. COMER

            Charles Trenton Comer, 84, a retired Norfolk and Western carpenter died at 5:40 p.m., Friday, March 8th, at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there for four weeks. Mr. Comer had been in failing health for the past two months.

            A son of the late Jacob Comer and Betsy Comer, he was born at Shenandoah on January 4, 1873, and was well known and highly respected in the community. He was a member of the Christian Church at Comertown.

            He was married to Miss Viola Cave, who preceded him in death on September 20, 1954.

            Surviving are seven children: Mrs. C.W. (Virgie) Gray, Mrs. H.I. (Edith) Gray, Cletus L. Comer and Mrs. Norman (Velma) Hackley, all of Stanley, E.F. Comer, of Brunswick, Md. E.M. Comer, of Hyattsville, Md., and Leon N. Comer, of Washington, D.C. Seven sisters, Mrs. Mary Good, Mrs. Martha Kite, Mrs. Ella Judd, Mrs. Lena Stanley, Mrs. Fannie Stanley, Mrs. Stella McDonald and Mrs. Ora May, and six brothers, Hiram Comer, Ben Comer, Jacob Comer, Martin Comer, William Comer, all of Shenandoah, and James Comer, of Waynesboro, Va., also survive as do 43 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased.

            The Rev. J.E. Tucker had charge of the funeral service conducted Sunday afternoon at four o’clock at the Graves Chapel Church and burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Aug 1951***

DAVID LEE (KAGER) COMER

            David Lee (Kager) Comer, 83, died Sunday afternoon at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital following an illness of several months.

            Born in the Steam Hollow community on July 19, 1868, he spent his early life in that section and a good many years in Luray. At the time of his passing he lived near Grove Hill.

            He was well known and was an ardent fisherman...

            His wife, the former Miss Emma Dodson, preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1941. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Black, and one son, James L. Comer, both of Hagerstown, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Susan Grimsley, and one brother, Charles Comer, of near Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. C.M. Ford conducting the services. Interment took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery, near Shenandoah...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Nov 1951***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

JOHN H. COMER

            John Henry Comer, 87, one of the oldest farmers of the Comertown section, died shortly after midnight Thursday, Nov. 22, at his home after an illness of several months...

            A son of the late John and Delilah Comer, he was born March 1, 1864, and spent his entire life in this section. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Lucy Lee McAlister, who preceded him in death. To this union were born ten children, Mrs. Ben (Flora) Smith, Pearl, Lester, and Arthur, of Shenandoah, while six sons are deceased.

            He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Rebecca Comer, and to this union were born eleven children, Floyd and Kemper Comer, of Ridgely, W.Va., Mrs. Tom (Hattie) Fadeley, of Mt. Jackson, Mrs. Ronda (Sylvia) Cave, of Orange, Mrs. Rudolph (Thelma) Herring, of Elkton, Mrs. Curtis (Ruth) Kite and Mrs. Vernie (Gladys) Ferrell, of Shenandoah, and Vista, Nellie, and Burtis Comer at home. One son of this marriage is deceased.

            He also leaves twenty-eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his family. Preceding him in death were seven brothers and four sisters.

            Mr. Comer was a lifelong member of the Mt. Lebanon Congregation Christian Church...

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Mt. Lebanon Church with his pastor, the Rev. R.E. Newton, officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Short. Burial took place in the family plot in the Comer cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1954

MRS. VIOLA COMER

            Mrs. Viola Victoria Comer, 83, wife of Charles T. Comer, of Stanley, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at the Page Memorial Hospital after being ill for nine months…

            A daughter of the late Perry Francis Cave and Edna Weakley Cave, she was born at Stanley on June 8, 1871. She was a member of the Comertown Christian Church. She was married to Charles T. Comer, who survives, on Sept. 28, 1892, and to this union nine children were born, seven of whom survive: Mrs. Virgie M. Gray, of Stanley, Emory F. Comer, of Brunswick, Md., Mrs. Edith L. Gray, of Stanley, Earnley M. Comer, of Silver Spring, Md., Cletus L. Comer, of Stanley, Leon N. Comer, of Washington, and Mrs. Velma A. Hackley, of Stanley. Also survive are 44 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Artie) Owens, of Front Royal, and Mrs. Pamley Jenkins, of Stanley, and two brothers, Delbert Cave, of Stanley, and I.H. Cave, of Luray, also survive.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Graves Chapel Church with Rev. R.E. Newton in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jul 1951***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. VIRGINIA COMER

            Mrs. Virginia Good Comer, 87, widow of Samuel Comer, a life long resident of this section, died Monday afternoon at 4:30 at her home here following a lingering illness.

            Mrs. Comer was born here on Feb. 9, 1864, a daughter of the late John and Barbara Ann Comer Good. She spent her entire life in the Shenandoah section. Her husband Samuel Comer preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1933.

            Mrs. Comer is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Fellie Dovel, of Shenandoah; Mrs. J.A. (Mattie) McDaniel, of Shenandoah and Mrs. Elma (Bert) McDaniel, also of Shenandoah. She also leaves five sons, John Comer, of Buena Vista; Noah, Alfred, Sammy and Robert Comer, all of Shenandoah. One son, Grant Comer preceded her in death in 1932. One grandson, Melvin Comer also preceded her in death being killed in an automobile wreck near Island Ford on June 2nd of this year. Fifty-two grandchildren and seventy-three great-grandchildren and one brother, Sam Good, also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home. The Rev. J.W. Henderson conducted the services and burial was in the E.U.B. Church Cemetery at Grove Hill...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Mar 1953***

MRS. W.J. COMER

            Mrs. Sarah Annie Comer, 86, widow of W.J. Comer, and a life long resident of this section, died Thursday morning at 1:30 following an illness of two weeks.

            A daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Kite Plum, Mrs. Comer was born near Shenandoah on June 27, 1866, and spent her entire life in this community. She was a loyal and faithful member of the Grove Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Comer, in 1945, four sons and two daughters.

            She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dana Breeden, of Shenandoah, and Misses Mary and Polly Comer, at home, one son, Harry B. Comer, of Shenandoah, nineteen grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with her pastor, the Rev. P.W. Fisher, in charge of the services. Burial took place in the Davis Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Feb 1953***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

W.R.A. COMER

            William Russell Ashby Comer, 86, a retired Norfolk and Western Railway engineer, died Saturday morning at the Y.M.C.A., where he had lived following the death of his wife.

            He was a loyal and faithful member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

            He is survived by one son, Russell H. Comer, of Elkton; two daughters, Mrs. S. (Carrie) Barlett, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. H.H. (Maggie) Fitch, of Orange, Va., a brother, C. Ed Comer, of Buena Vista; a half-brother, Gordon Holloway, of McGaheysville;a half-sister, Mrs. Vines, of Baltimore, Md.; twenty-three grandchildren, and a large number of great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the E.U.B. Church with his pastor, the Rev. P.W. Fisher, conducting the services. Burial took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 May 1955

WILBUR A. CORBIN

            Wilbur A. Corbin, 78, of Luray, died on his birthday Sunday at a Staunton Hospital where he had been a patient for the past week. Mr. Corbin had been in failing health for the past few years…

            Mr. Corbin, born May 8, 1877, in Page County, was a son of the late Isaac Newton and Veronica Henkle Corbin. He was a member of the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church.

            Mr. Corbin was a veteran electrician, having retired in 1947 from almost 30 years of service with the old Page Power Co., and the Northern Virginia Power Co. Mr. Corbin was first employed by the Page Power Co., on March 5, 1918.

            Never married, Mr. Corbin’s only survivor is a niece, Miss Helen Corbin, of Baltimore, Md.

            Rev. A.F. Sudduth conducted the funeral service at 11 a.m. yesterday as the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was in the Brubaker Cemetery at the White House.                                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jun 1952

MRS. CORA ALICE CUBBAGE

            Funeral services were held Sunday, June 8, at Beahm’s Chapel for Mrs. Cora Alice Cubbage, 78, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugen Burner, north of Luray, at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 4th. Mrs. Cubbage had been in ill health for six months.

            A daughter of the late Noah Fox and Adeline Jenkins Fox, she was born at Kimball on May 24, 1874. She was a member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church.

            She was united in marriage with William Cubbage, who preceded her in death.

            Surviving are four children: Robert Cubbage, Mrs. Gracie Gardner, Edward Cubbage, and Mrs. Judith Burner, all of Luray. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Lucy Ruffner, of Luray, Homer Fox, of Kimball, Dallas Fox, of Luray, William Fox, of Hagerstown, Md., Oscar Fox, of Gore, Va., Mrs. Mary Wilson, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Carrie Price, of Luray, and Mrs. Bertie Griffith, of Kimball.

            Last rites were held on Sunday, June 8, at Beahm’s Chapel with the Rev. John Adkerson officiating. Interment was in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Feb 1950

Death of HAMILTON CUBBAGE

            Hamilton Cubbage, of the Cubbage Hollow community, died at his home at 3:00 a.m. Monday. He had been in declining health for some time.

            A son of the late Hamilton Cubbage and Amanda Seekford Cubbage, he was born on November 29, 1867. He was a member of Leak’s Chapel Brethern Church. His wife, who preceded him in death, was Miss Orie Housden.

            He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Raymond (Florine) Meadows and Mrs. Edwin (Oneida) Cardin, of Elkton, Larue Cubbage, Mrs. Luther (Lena) Cubbage, Kirby Cubbage, Mrs. George (Lillian) Grimsley and Mrs. Leonard (Tressie) Lucas, all of Stanley.

            Funeral services will take place today (Thursday) at two o’clock at Hilliard’s Chapel with Rev. John Aleshire in charge. Burial will be in the Chapel cemetery.                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 May 1956

HENRY J. CUBBAGE Dies

            Residents of the Stanley community were saddened by the death of Henry J. Cubbage, 82, one of the oldest residents and best known farmers of that neighborhood. Mr. Cubbage, who had been in failing health for the past two years, passed away at 1 a.m. on Tuesday of this week at his home in Stanley…

            A son of the late James H. Cubbage and Lydie Alger Cubbage, he was born at Stanley on May 8, 1874, and spent his entire life in that community. He was an expert farmer and a devout member of the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern…

            He was married to Miss Lilly Cubbage on December 5, 1900. Mrs. Cubbage survives him with nine children, Mrs. Lawrence (Flora) Good, Mrs. Arthur (Molle) Cubbage, Mrs. Elmer (Luewille) Stoneberger, Floyd Cubbage, Lewis Cubbage, Lloyd Cubbage, Robert Cubbage, Ray Cubbage and Isaac Cubbage, all of Stanley. Three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hilliard, Mrs. Ida Good and Mrs. Lula Good, and three brothers, Philip, Otis and Ernest Cubbage, also survive as do 36 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Three daughters and one son are deceased.

            The Rev. William Rodeffer will conduct the last rites today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern and burial will be in the chapel cemetery.                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Sep 1952***

JAMES MONROE CUBBAGE

            James Monroe Cubbage, 72, of the Basin Hollow community near Stanley, died suddenly at his home at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. He had been in declining health for several years.

            A farmer and a member of the Leak's Chapel Brethren Church. Mr. Cubbage was a son of the late James Henry and Lettie Alger Cubbage. He was born on Jan. 18, 1890. His wife, Cora A. Cubbage, passed away on Jan. 18, 1949.

            Surviving are eight children: Clyde Cubbage, Mrs. George (Ora) Lucas, Mrs. Oliver (Lucy) Lucas, Mrs. John (Rachael) McCoy, Burmon Cubbage, Kelly Cubbage, Mrs. John (Lila) Hilliards and Kinzy Cubbage, all of Stanley. His surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Will (Ida) Good, Mrs. Lula Good, Phillip, Sonny Boy, Otis and Ernest Cubbage.

            Last rites were held yesterday at two o'clock from his late home with burial in the family cemetery. Rev. J.W. Aleshire and Rev. Jessie Jenkins were in charge.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 May 1957

JAMES CUBBAGE Dies at 96

            James W. Cubbage, 96, perhaps the county’s oldest resident, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21st, at the Page Memorial Hospital, after being a patient there two days. Mr. Cubbage had been in failing health for the past year and had been a patient in the hospital several times…

            James W. Cubbage was a son of the late Simpson and Susie Cubbage and was born at Stanley on May 10, 1861. He operated a farm in the Lucas Hollow section near Stanley for many years and was well-known in the community. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            His wife, Mrs. Fannie B. Cubbage, preceded him in death on February 7, 1949. Four sons, Arthur, Perry, Herby and Seldon Cubbage, all of Stanley, survive as do sixteen grandchildren.

            Last rites will take place Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Hilliard’s Chapel Pentecostal Church and burial will be in the family cemetery in Lucas Hollow.                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Apr 1955

MRS. LAURA B. CUBBAGE

            Mrs. Laura Belle Cubbage, 79, widow of J. Marshall Cubbage, of Honeyville, died at her home at 4 p.m., Friday. She had been an invalid for over five years.

            … She was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Christian Church…

            A daughter of the late Andrew J. and Lydia C. Kite Comer, she was born September 28, 1876, near Shenandoah. After her marriage she spent the rest of her life in the Honeyville section. Her husband, J. Marshall Cubbage, preceded her in death in 1935 and also four daughters, two brothers and one sister.

            She is survived by three sons, Leo R. and Frank Cubbage, of Stanley, and Leott , of Shenandoah; two daughters, Mrs. W.H. Lucas, of Stanley, and Mrs. Mamie Nauman, of Inwood, W.Va.; thirty-eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Effie May and Mrs. Eunice (Lydia) May, of Shenandoah, and one brother, Elmer Comer, of Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were held from Leak’s Chapel at 2:30 p.m., Sunday afternoon with her pastor, the Rev. R.E. Newton, officiating. The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at one o’clock Sunday afternoon to lie in state until the hour of the funeral.                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Dec 1958

WILLIAM CUBBAGE

            William Cubbage, 73, who operated the manganese mines at Stanley from 1927 to 1937, died at his home at Stanley at 5:15 a.m., Sunday, December 7th…

            A son of the late Buchanon Cubbage and Virginia Rogers Cubbage, he was born at Stanley on May 6, 1885. He was a member of the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern. On January 31, 1907 he was united in marriage with Miss Nannie B. Cubbage, who preceded him in death on May 14, 1958.

            Mr. Cubbage is survived by four sons, Grant Cubbage, Oliver Cubbage, Lake Cubbage and Everett Cubbage; two daughters, Mrs. Elton Housden and Mrs. Vada Stoneberger, all of Stanley. His step-father, Trenton Cubbage; two half-brothers, Jack Cubbage and Albert Cubbage, and one half-sister, Mrs. Carrie McCoy, all of Stanley, also survive him.

            Funeral services were held from the Leak’s Chapel Brethern Church at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday, December 9th With. Rev. William Rodeffer, assisted by Rev. J.E. Tucker, officiating, with burial in the Chapel Cemetery.                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 May 1958

MRS. WILLIAM CUBBAGE Dies

            Mrs. Nannie B. Cubbage, 70, well known Stanley resident, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14th at the University Hospital after being a patient there for one week. Mrs. Cubbage had been in failing health for the past five months.

            Mrs. Cubbage was born at Stanley on March 12, 1888 and was a daughter of the late Charles Cubbage and Verendia Cubbage. She was a devout member of the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern.

            On January 13, 1907 she was married to William Cubbage, who survives her with six children, Grant Cubbage, Mrs. Elton Housden, Mrs. Vada Stoneberger, Oliver Cubbage, Lake Cubbage and Everett Cubbage, all of Stanley. Three brothers, John Cubbage, Ernest Cubbage and Dewey Cubbage, and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Cubbage, and Mrs. Esther Cubbage, all of Stanley, also survive.

            The Rev. William Rodeffer and Rev. J.E. Tucker conducted the last rites Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern and burial was in the chapel cemetery.                                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Dec 1955

Last Rites for MRS. ELLA MAY DARNELL

            Last rites were conducted on Friday afternoon at 3:30 from Beahm’s Chapel for Mrs. Ella May Darnell, 81, of east Luray, who passed away at her home last Wednesday afternoon. Elder John Loor of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church, conducted the funeral, assisted by Elder James Stanley, of Richmond. Interment was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            …..

            Mrs. Darnell was a native of Rappahannock County where she was born on Oct. 10, 1874, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Woodard Dodson, of Sperryville. She had resided in Luray all her married life and was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Her husband, William J. Darnell, preceded her in death on October 2, 1940.

            Surviving are three children: Miss Mary Darnell, at home, and James and Raymond Darnell, also of Luray; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Price, of Riverdale, Md.    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Mar 1950

Death of MRS. ALICE BELLE DEAN

            Mrs. Alice Belle Dean, 77, died on Wednesday, March 1st, at 10 p.m. at a Staunton Hospital, following an illness of about one month.

            She was born near Roanoke on March 17. 1873, and was the daughter of Martin C. and Virginia Obershain.

            Her husband, Isaac K. Dean, preceded her in death on April 2, 1936. The following children survive: Mrs. James E. (Della) Taylor, of Stanley, Mrs. Beryl Singhass, of Berryville, Mrs. Edward (Ruth) Waters, of Luray, Mrs. Russell P. Obershain, of Berryville, and Adam C. Obershain, of Alexandria, Va. One brother, E.B. Obershain, of Roanoke, also survives. Another brother and one sister are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stanley Adventist Church with Elder A.F. Sudduth in charge of the services Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Apr 1958

HOWARD E. DEAN Dies After Long Illness

            Howard E. Dean, 61, well known resident of the Stanley community, passed this life Tuesday afternoon, April 15th, at 1:30 at his home. Mr. Dean had been in failing health for the past five years and had been a patient in the University Hospital several times.

            Mr. Dean was a native of Roanoke, Va., having been born there on January 19, 1897, a son of the late Samuel Dean and Lillie Page Dean. He was a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad Brakeman…

            On October 13, 1821 he was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Miller and to this union six children were born, all of whom survive.

            Mr. Dean is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. Earl (Vivian( Berry, Mrs. Boyd (Lamont) Beahm and Howard Dean, Jr. all of Stanley; Aubrey Dean, of Shenandoah; Ralph Dean, of Rileyville and Mrs. Lynwood (Nola) Good, of Luray. One sister, Mrs. Sterling (Vera) Webbley, of Hendon, Va and one brother, Garlon Dean, of Sterling, Va., also survive.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin and Elder C.E. Clough will conduct the last rites Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church and interment will be in the church cemetery.                                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1954

MRS. MARY B. DEAVERS

            Mrs. Mary Bell Nicholson Deavers, 84, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Atkins, on Fairview Road. Luray….

            Mrs. Deavers was born Oct. 15, 1869, at Rileyville and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Mountain View. She was married to Edward Deavers who preceded her in death on December 11, 1927. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J.N. (Lillie) Smelser, Mrs. D.B. (Agnes) Rickard, Mrs. C.W. (Ethel) Rickard, all of Rileyville, and Mrs. Herman (Minnie) Atkins, of Luray, and six sons, Samuel E. Deavers, of Berryville, Jesse L. Deavers, of Rileyville, Thomas W. Deavers, of Front Royal, Cecil J. and Harry C. Deavers, of Rileyville, and Ollie G. of the U.S. Navy. One son and one daughter are deceased.

            Last rites will be held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View S.D.A. Church with Elder John Mitchell in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery.           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Mar 1957

MCKINLEY DINGES Dies

            William McKinley Dinges, 60, prominent citizen of the Springfarm section, near Luray, passed away at the University Hospital, at 1:22 p.m. Friday, March 8th. Mr. Dinges, who had been in failing health for the past two years, had been a patient in the hospital for the past four weeks…

            Mr. Dinges had been employed in the mixing room at the American Viscose Corporation in Front Royal for twelve years and had been a printer in Springfield, O. for twelve years. He was a member of the Leaksville Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, and was a devout member of the Main Street Baptist Church.

            Mr. Dinges was a son of the late Robert Lee Dinges and Ella Berry Dinges, and was born at Leaksville on February 20, 1897. On October 12, 1926, he was married to Miss Katie L. Strickler, who survives him with seven children: Mrs. J.E.R. (Julia Bell) Foster and Mrs. J.E.R. (Mary E.) Foster, Jr., both of Overall; Charles Dinges, Floyd T. Dinges, Bettie J. Dinges, Virginia K. Dinges and James L. Dinges, all of Luray. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Sallie Dinges, of Luray, Mrs. Charles (Susan) Anderson, of Hampton, Va., Mrs. Raymond (Irene) Gunldolf, of Yellow Spring, Ohio, and Mrs. Virgie Anderson, of Charlottesville, and three brothers, Charles F. Dinges, of Stanley, Robert C. Dinges, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Clifford Dinges, of Luray. One daughter is deceased.

            The Rev. T. Lee Richardson and Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre conducted the last rites Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Main Street Baptist Church and burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Jan 1952

SHENANDOAH NEWS

Last Rites Held for MRS. MARY DOBBS

            Last rites for Mrs. Mary Magdalene Printz Dobbs, 91, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, with her pastor, The Rev. H.E. Pfeifer, officiating. Burial took place in the cemetery at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Grove Hill.

            Mrs. Dobbs was the daughter of the late Benjamin S. and Salome Smith Printz and was born at Stony Man, near Luray, on May 8, 1860. On June 15, 1893, she was married to Thaddeuses Dobbs, who preceded her in death in 1939. They lived for many years at Grove Hill before coming to Shenandoah where they resided with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Foltz.

            Mrs. Dobbs died Sunday morning at 10:55 after an illness of five years...

            She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John D. (Freda) Foltz, and two sons, Harry A. Dobbs and K. Glenwood Dobbs, all of Shenandoah. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Apr 1955

MRS. LULA MARTIN DODSON

            Mrs. Lula Martin Dodson, 83, beloved wife of John W. Dodson, of Luray, passed away at a Staunton Hospital on April 14, at 6:05 p.m., where she had been a patient since Feb., this year. She had been sick for about four years, as she suffered several strokes, and was a patient in several hospitals at different times. Death came as a shock to her family, due to sudden complications… In early youth she joined the Baptist Church, and later moved her membership to the Main Street Baptist Church, when she came to Luray to live.

            Born on May 6, 1870, and educated under Professor Brown, who was also a prominent minister of the day, she majored in ancient and Bible History. For many years she taught a Sunday School class in her church in the morning and taught in different chuches in the afternoon. Her only surviving sister, Mrs. Mabel Custer, of Roanoke, was unable to attend the funeral, as her husband is very ill. Besides her husband, who is in his 89th year, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Harry (Lelia) Cloude, Mrs. Frank (Emma) Fristoe, Mrs. Austin (Pearl) Comer and Mrs. Joe (Marie) Cave, two step children, Mrs. John R. Dodson, of York, Pa., and Gilbert Dodson, of Millville, W.Va., and a number of grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held in the Main Street Baptist Church Saturday, April 17, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. T. Lee Richardson officiating, assisted by Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre, of the Church of the Brethern. Interment was in the family lot at Green Hill Cemetery.                                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Nov 1950

Death of EVANS DOVEL

            Evans J. Dovel, 40, of Stanley, succumbed at the University Hospital at 3:25 a.m., on Saturday, October 28th, after being a patient there for only one day. He had been in ill health for about four years, however.

            He was born on May 31, 1910, and was the son of the late Jacob I. Dovel and Viola F. Painter Dovel.

            The deceased followed the occupation of farming throughout his life.

            On October 19, 1935, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Comer, of Luray, who survives him.

            Rev. R.E. Newton conducted the funeral services on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Stanley Adventist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jan 1950

Death of MRS. ALICE FARMER

            Mrs. Alice Farmer, 65, died Friday, December 30, at the Washington County Hospital. Services were held Sunday at the family cemetery at East Liberty, Va.

            She was a daughter of the late Pamily Alger and Simeon Keyser if Ingham, Page County, Va.

            Surviving are her husband, James Farmer and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Mary Keyser, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. David Purdham, of Half Way, Md., Mrs. Mattie Clingham, of Hagersown, Md., Isaac Keyser, of Connellsville, Pa., John and Adolph Keyser, of Hagerstown.                                                                             

Page News & Courier Thursday 12 Dec 1957

MRS. ZELLA VIRGINIA FOLTZ Dies

            Mrs. Zella Virginia Foltz, a well-known and highly respected Stanley resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 8th. Mrs. Foltz had been in failing health for the past year…

            Mrs. Foltz was born at Stanley and was a daughter of the late Isaac Aleshire and Catherine Aleshire. She was a devout member of the Stanley Methodist Church…

            On December 25, 1889 she was married to James William Foltz and to this union seven children were born, five of whom survive. Mr. Foltz preceded her in death on July 4, 1945. Surviving are Miss Esther Foltz, of Stanley, Mrs. J.M. (Lena) Hill, of Luray, Leslie F. Foltz, of Waynesboro, Dr. Curtis R. Foltz, of Roanoke, and Mrs. Walter (Virginia) Godwin, of Bethesda, Md. Two sons, Claude D. Foltz and Vincent W. Foltz passed away within the past year. Two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Petefish, of Stanley, and Mrs. Leonard Petefish, of Rileyville, also survive as do four brothers Wilmer Aleshire and Frank Aleshire, both of Stanley, and Amos Aleshire, of Front Royal, and Clyde Aleshire, of Luray. Three brothers are deceased.

            The Rev. R.K. Nevitt, assisted by the Rev. E.J. Nottingham, III, conducted the last rites Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock at the Graves Chapel Methodist Church and interment was in Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Apr 1951***

Mrs. Foster's Rites Sunday                 (MRS. GENEVA F. FOSTER)

            Rev. Berl H. Brewer officiated on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from Leak's Chapel, at the last rites for Mrs. Geneva Frances Foster, 37, who died at her home east of Luray, on Wednesday, April 5th, at 2:30 p.m.... Interment took place in the church cemetery.

            The deceased was born on July 1, 1913, the daughter of Ernest Cubbage and Carrie Lucas Cubbage, of Stanley. She was a member of the Stanley Adventist Church.

            On September 27, 1927, she was married to Elmer Foster, of Luray, who survives. Surviving besides her husband are the following children: Mrs. Robert (Margie) Alger, of Stanley, and Edith, Robert, Aleeta, Betty Jane, and Shelly Rebecca, all at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bryant and Mrs. Lizzie Knott, of Stanley, survive, as well as a half sister, Mrs. Velva Cubbage, and a half-brother, Freeman Cubbage, both of Stanley...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Feb 1957

AMOS GOOD DIES

            Amos Good, 71, well known agriculturist of the Mill Creek neighborhood, passed away at the P.M. Hospital at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, February 5th. Mr. Good had been in failing health for the past two years but had been a patient in the hospital for one day…

            Mr. Good was born in Page County on December 2, 1885 and spent his entire life in the county. He was a son of the late Isaac Newton Good and Nancy Price Good. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

            In December, 1906, he was married to Miss Mattie S. Painter, who survives him with four children, Mrs. Minnie Lee Wilson and Ivan R. Good, both of Luray, Kirby L. Good and Clarence E. Good, both of Luray. Two sons and one sister are deceased.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth will conduct the funeral service Friday morning at eleven o’clock at the Hawksbill Primitive Baptist Church and burial will be in the Huffman Cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Jun 1958

ARTHUR GOOD

            Arthur Good, 69, of Stanley, died Saturday morning at the Veteran’s Hospital in Roanoke where he had been a patient since 1951. He was a veteran of World War I.

            A son of the late Jacob and Emmaline Lucas Good, he was born near Stanley on April 15, 1889. He was a member of the Leake’s Chapel Church of the Brethern.

            Mr. Good is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eula Good, and seven children; Mrs. Eula Clem, of Luray and Weldon Good of Stanley by a former marriage; Arthur G. Good, Mrs. Lacy (Carrie) Walters, Mrs. John (Myrtle) Price, Kenneth Good & Lynwood Good all of Luray. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Turner of Shenandoah and one brother, Clarence Good of Stanley, and nineteen grandchildren. Several sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Leake’s Chapel Church of the Brethern. Rev. R.E. Newton was in charge of the services and burial was in the family cemetery nearby.                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Dec 1956 (Shenandoah News Section)

MRS. C.A. GOOD

            Mrs. Bettie Lee Good, 72, widow of Charles A. Good and a well-known resident of the Bethel Community near Elkton, died at her home Tuesday morning following a lingering illness.

            A daughter of the late Hiram and Lola Stoneberger, she was born in that section and had spent her entire life there.

            She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl D. (Maud) Judd, of Elkton, and Mrs. Nellie Viands, of Buffalo, N.Y., a step-son, W. Jack Good, of Elkton, two sisters, Mrs. Josie Ferrell and Mrs. Hunter Alger, of Elkton, three brothers, Charles, George and Osby Stoneberger, all of Elkton, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Bethel Christian Church, with the Rev. J. Edward Swain, Rev. J.W. Henderson and Rev. Mr. Smith officiating. Burial took place in the Elk Run Cemetery.                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jul 1950

Death of CHARLES E. GOOD

            Charles Edward Good, 73, died on Tuesday, July 4th, at 1:25 p.m. at his home in Stanley, Mr. Good had been ill since March.

            He was born on November 12, 1876, the son of the late Noah Good and Sarah Ellen Price Good.

            His wife, Mrs. Annie Thomas Good, survives along with four children: Mrs. Joseph (Myra) Ramey, Luray, Walter E. Good, and Mrs. Joseph (Thelma) Furr, of Stanley, and Warren G. Good, of Harrisonburg. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Odus Good, Mrs. Carrie Dinges, Mrs. Bertha Stroup, Mrs. Wiley Purdham, Mrs. William Wilson, all of Stanley, Mrs. Maggie Stroup and Mrs. Mayberry Blosser, both of Weyers Cave, Va.

            Funeral services will be conducted from the Stanley Adventist Church today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. John Adkerson in charge. Burial will be in the Adventist cemetery.                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Aug 1954

HENRY A. GOOD

            Henry Amos Good, 77, of Stanley, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in a Staunton hospital. He had been in ill health for the past four years…

            Henry A. Good, a farmer, was a son of the late Noah and Susan Aleshire Good, and was born on March 22, 1877, at Stanley where he spent most of his life.

            His wife, who was Miss Minni Mayes, died on Nov. 25, 1943.

            He is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Mabel Burnette and Mrs. Opal Rhosecap, of Arlington, Mrs. Elsie Stoneberger, Mrs. Blanche Hall and Mrs. Rena Watts, of Washington, D.C., six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers: Otis Good, of Hagerstown, Harry Good, of Wilmington, Del., and Ernest Good, of Stanley, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl McCollister, of Shenandoah.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth will conduct the funeral on Fridat at 11 a.m., at the Adventist Church in Stanley and burial will be in the Mayes Cemetery…                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Oct 1959***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

ISAAC O. GOOD

            Isaac Otis Good, 79, of Route 2, Hagerstown, Md., died Monday, October 5, at the Washington County Hospital at 10:30 a.m.

            Born near Stanley, Va., the son of the late Noah and Susan A. Good, he resided in Hagerstown for the past forty years. He was a retired Western Maryland Railway employee, a member of the Luray Methodist Church and a member of the Luray Modern Woodmen of America.

            Besides his wife, Mrs. Della Aleshire Good, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Rice, of Hagerstown; a sister, Mrs. Pearl McAlister, of Shenandoah; two brothers, Ernest, of Stanley, and Tilden Good, of Delaware; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were held at the Norment Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Wednesday, October 7, with the Rev. Joseph H. Clem officiating. Interment took place in the Salem Reformed Church Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Nov 1950

Death of MRS. J.G. Good

            Mrs. Annie Good, 80, widow of the late J. Grant Good, of the Steam Hollow community, died at her home at 6:30 p.m. Sunday following an illness of several years. Mrs. Good suffered a fractured hip two years ago and had been bedfast since the accident.

            Just a few days after Mrs. Good broke he hip and was a patient at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, her husband died suddenly in his sleep.

            A life-long resident of this community, she was a member of the First Christian Church of Shenandoah…

            He is survived by four children- one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Nettie) Comer, near Shenandoah, three sons, John W. Good, of Shenandoah, and Robert Good and Charles Good, of near Shenandoah; one brother. John Dodson, of Luray; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Christian Church, with services in charge of her pastor, the Rev. C.M. Ford. Interment took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery.                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Sep 1958

JAMES HARRY GOOD

            James Harry Good, 77, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, September 3rd at the Page Memorial Hospital. Mr. Good had been in failing health but had been admitted to the hospital only two hours before his death.

            Mr. Good was an employee at the Virginia Oak Tannery in Luray for years and had also been employed at the Luray Orchards from which he retired… He was a member of M.W.A. 11922.

            Mr. Good, a son of the late Reuben Jackson Good and Sarah Ellen Good, was born at Stanley on June 22, 1881. He was thrice married. His first wife, the former Miss Hattie V. Jenkins and his second wife, the former Miss Bertie Dofflemoyer, are deceased. His third wife, the former Miss Rachel Dofflemoyer, survives him as do the following children: A. Lloyd Good, Ermon J. Good, James E. Good, Mrs. Paul (Thelma) Painter, and Robert Good all of Luray; Mrs. Edward ( Eura) Breeden of Charles Town, W.Va., Virgil Good of Frederick, Md.; Mrs. Robert (Bessie) Jenkins and Mrs. Marshall (Louise) Willard of Halltown, W.Va.; Emmett Good of Saliur, Kansas and Mrs. Robert C. (Mildred) Johnson of Florida.

            Last rites will be conducted in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home on Friday at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. C.E. Clough.                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 May 1956

JOHN H. GOOD

            John H. Good, 83, well-known resident of the Honeyville section near Stanley, passed away at ten a.m., Thursday, May 10th, at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there since April 25th. He had been ill for about four weeks.

            Mr. Good was born at Stanley on Oct. 18, 1872, and spent his entire life in the county where he had many friends. Farming was his life work… He was a devout member of the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern.

            Mr. Good was twice married, his first wife being the former Miss Hattie Turner, who is deceased. His second wife, the former Miss Lucy Blosser, is also deceased.

            Surviving are five children: Mrs. Jesse (Effie) Shiver, Mrs. Claude (Daisy) Wright, Willie Good, David Good and Miss Lelila Good, all of Stanley, Two grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

            The Rev. Wm H. Rodeffer conducted the funeral services Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern and interment was in the chapel cemetery.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Nov 1951***

JOHN MORGAN GOOD

            John Morgan Good, 85, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday at his home on Grove Street in East Luray following an illness of three weeks.

            Though advanced in years, Mr. Good had been quite active until recently, and for many years had been an employee at the tannery. Later he had been connected with the butcher trade.

            Mr. Good was a native of Stanley, and a son of the late Henry Good and Frances Aleshire Good. He was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church.

            His wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Stroupe, preceded him in death ten years ago. Surviving are three children: Albert Good, east end merchant, Leonard Good and Mrs. William (Nellie) Griffith, also of Luray. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Lena Sigler, of Stanley.

            ... until Friday morning when it will be taken to his late home where the funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. His pastor, Rev. T. Lee Richardson, will officiate. Interment will be Evergreen Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Apr 1959***

KERMIT C. GOOD

            Kemit C. Good, 51, of Stanley, Va, died Sunday, April 26, at 7:15 a.m. in the R.M. Hospital in Harrisonburg where he had been a patient since April 17th. Mr. Good was a brick layer and stone mason and was well known in Page County. He was the son of George Good and Nina Painter Good.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Painter Good, two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Doris) Rhinehart, Mrs. George (Anna Bell) Hensley, both of Stanley, and two sons, Virgil Good, of Stanley and Alvin Good of the U.S. Army. Brothers and sisters surviving are: Melvin Good, Mrs. Rachel Grandstaff, Mrs. Flossier Turner, Glendon Good, Mrs. Magdeline Painter, Calvin Good, all of Stanley and Unice Good, of Arlington, Va.

            Funeral services took place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley with Elders C.E. Clough and took place in the Adventist Church John Loor officiating. Interment took place in the Adventist cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Feb 1959***

SHENANDOAH NEWS SECTION

Death of SAMUEL P. GOOD

            Samuel Preston Good, 92, one of this community's oldest citizens, died Thursday morning at his home here. He had been in declining health for several years...

            Mr. Good was a retired Bridge Foreman for the Norfolk and Western Railroad, having retired March 4, 1941...

            A son of the late John and Barbara Ann Comer Good, he was born August 25, 1866. On March 4, 1894, he married Miss Mary Susan Comer of Shenandoah, and they had been married for nearly sixty-five years.

            Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, John Good, Emmett Good, Raymond Good and David Good of Shenandoah; Fletcher Good, of Hedgeville, W.Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Freda) McAlister, Mrs. Clyde (Minnie) Sours, Mrs. Frances Shenk, Mrs. Tommy (Mary) Wright of Shenandoah; forty-seven grandchildren; forty-six great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. He was the surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and three children. He has one hundred and six descendents.

            Funeral services were held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Lee Clapp officiating... Burial took place in the McAlister Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1950

Death of MRS. MARY ELIZABETH GRAY

            Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gray, 78, died at her home in Pine Grove on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 9:30 p.m., after an illness of about 10 days.

            A daughter of the late William Gray and Isabel Cave, she was born on July 14, 1871.

            She was a member of the Regular Baptist Church.

            Her husband, James N. Gray, preceded her in death on May 12, 1943. Her survivors are the following children: H.I. Gray, H.L. Gray, Mrs. W.W. (Vengie) Gray, and Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Gray, all of Stanley, and Joseph A. Gray, of Richmond. Also one brother, Theodore Gray, of Stanley, is surviving.

            Rev. Thornton, of Yancey, Va., conducted the funeral services from St. George’s Mission in Pine Grove on Saturday at 2 p.m.                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Jun 1958

MRS. RAYMOND O. GRAY

            Mrs. Eula G. Gray, 46, died Wednesday morning of this week in the Waynesboro, Va. Hospital.

            Mrs. Gray was born at Stanley on October 13, 1911 and was a daughter of David W. Gray and Rachel Owens Gray. She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Surviving are husband, Raymond O. Gray and two sons, Bobby J. and Steve at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Leola G. Miller of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Edythe B. Cave of Stanley, and two brothers, Russell W. Gray of Alexandria and Ray O. Gray of Stanley, also survive.

            Last rites will take place in Waynesboro.                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Feb 1953***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. CLARA GRIMSLEY

            Mrs. Clara Grimsley, 82, of the Steam Hollow community, near Shenandoah, died at her home Saturday morning...

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Monday to lie in state at the Episcopal Church until the hour of the funeral at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were in charge of her pastor, the Rev. J. Raymond Denton. Burial took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery.

            She is survived by two sons, Mahlon J. Grimsley and Reuben Grimsley, of Shenandoah, one daughter, Mrs. James Kirtley, of Shenandoah, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. T.T. Grimsley...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Aug 1951***

HUBERT GRIMSLEY

            Friends and relatives were shocked and grieved on Monday when it was learned of the sudden death of one of the best loved and well known citizens of Shenandoah, Hubert P. Grimsley, 84, who died about 11:00 o'clock Monday morning while enroute on a train from Roanoke to Lynchburg.

            Mr. Grimsley was a retired Norfolk and Western section foreman and was born near Shenandoah on January 15, 1867. A son of the late Margaret and Preston Grimsley, he spent his entire life in this community.

            His wife, Mrs. Alice Lucas Grimsley, preceded him in death of July 26, 1945. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Noah (Victoria) Comer and Mrs. I.W. (Myrtle) Judd, of Shenandoah, two sons, Kemper Grimsley, of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Otis Grimsley, of Shenandoah. One son and one daughter preceded him in death as did three sisters and two brothers. One sister, Mrs. Frank Orye, of Shenandoah, also survives, and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Charles Rooks officiating, assisted by Rev. George Stanley and Rev. Ridenour. Interment was in the Sam Comer cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jan 1957            (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

ROY HARLOW Dies of Burns

            Roy Lee Harlow, 27, of Shenandoah, died at 8 a.m. Saturday January 5th at the R.M. Hospital where he had been a patient after being severly burned in a fire at his home on New Year’s Day…

            Mr. Harlow, a popular young man, of Shenandoah, was engaged in the poultry and turkey business. He was born at Newport on April 17, 1929 and was a son of William David Harlow and Lillie C. Freeze Harlow. On May 15, 1949 he was married to Miss Aurelia Virginia Painter. Mrs. Harlow survives him with three children, Dianna Darlene, Roy Lee, Jr., and Dawn Gale, all at home. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ferrell (Dorothy) Leake, of Luray, and Mrs. William D. (Norma) Good, of Timberville, and one brother, Ralph Wayne Harlow, of Shenandoah.

            Elder John Loor and Elder Chester Clough conducted the funeral service Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church and burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jan 1959***

W.D. HARLOW

            W. David Harlow, 61, a well-known farmer and poultryman of the Grove Hill community, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Friday, January 16th at the R.M. Hospital...

            Mr. Harlow was born at Grove Hill on February 10, 1897, a son of the late William Harlow and Lee Keyser Harlow. He was a member of the Newport United Church of Christ...

            His wife, the former Miss Lilly C. Freeze, preceded him in death on August 14, 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ferrell (Dorothy) Leake of Luray, and Mrs. William (Norma) Good of Timberville; one son, Ralph Wayne Harlow of Shenandoah; seven grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. G.H. (Sudie) Hansbrough of Shenandoah; Joseph E. Harlow of Baltimore, Md.; Granville Harlow of Luray; John Harlow; Harry Harlow and Robert Harlow, all of Aliquippa, Pa. One son, Roy, and one sister are deceased.

            His pastor, the Rev. R.L. Clapp officiated at the last rites Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Newport United Church of Christ. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1950

CARRIE VIRGINIA HIGGS Sucumbs

            Carrie Virginia Higgs, 80, died at her daughter’s home, Mrs. G.G. Stroup, of Leaksville, on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m.

            She was the daughter of Henry Higgs and Mary Ann Price and was born on January 3, 1870.

            She was a member of the Mill Creek Old School Baptist Church.

            One daughter, Mrs. G.G. (Sally) Stroup survives along with the following brothers and sisters: C.A. Higgs, of Strasburg, C.E. Higgs, of Luray, John and W.T. Higgs, of Westville, Ohio, George Higgs, of Luray, Mrs. Mattie Henkel, of Luray, and Mrs. Bertha Siford, of Winchester.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. R. Kern Eutsler, of the Luray Methodist Church in charge of the services. Burial was in the Leaksville Cemetery.                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1959***

DEWEY O. HIGGS

            Dewey Otis Higgs, 60, of Front Royal, Va., died Monday night, December 21st in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C., where he had been a patient for one week...

            Mr. Higgs was a son of the late Benton and Matilda Dofflemoyer Higgs and was born in Page County on July 14, 1899. He moved to Front Royal nine years ago. Mr. Higgs had recently retired after working at the American Viscose plant for 17 years.

            He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Skelton Higgs; one brother, Elmer Higgs of Luray; and four sisters, Mrs. Nora Schiltz and Mrs. Elsie Simmers of Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret Wills of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Blanche Cable of Burbank Calif. One sister, Mrs. Ruby Snyder of Springfield, Ohio, is deceased.

            Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, December 24th at 1:30 in the chapel of the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, with the Rev. T.C. Boyd, minister of the Front Royal Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery, Luray.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Dec 1957

WILLIAM T. HIGGS

            William Thomas Higgs, 85, a retired carpenter, who lived at the home of his niece, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Painter, passed away last Thursday morning at 4:30 on the Page Memorial Hospital where he was a patient for one day. Funeral services took place Saturday.

            Mr. Higgs was born in Page County on April 12, 1872, a son of the late Henry Higgs and Mary Ann Price Higgs. He lived in Westville, Ohio, for about fifty-five years and moved back to Luray in 1952. He never married.

            One sister, Mrs. Bertha Siford, of Stanley, and four brothers, John Higgs, of Westville, Ohio; George F. Higgs, of Shenandoah; Clarence E. Higgs, of Stanley and Cletus A. Higgs, of Strasburg survive.

            The Rev, Rosser G. Clapp conducted the funeral services Saturday afternoon, December 21st at two o’clock at the Leaksville United Church of Christ and interment was in the church cemetery…                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Apr 1959***

MRS. CARRIE HILLIARDS

            Mrs. Carrie L. Hilliards, 79, widow of John T. Hilliards, of Stanley, died suddenly at 12:25 a.m., Friday, April 17th, at the P.M. Hospital where she had been a patient for one day...

            Mrs. Hilliards was born at Stanley on November 5, 1879, and was a daughter of the late James Henry Cubbage and Lydia Alger Cubbage. She was one of the oldest members of the Leak's Chapel Church of the Brethren.

            She was united in marriage with John T. Hilliards on October 13, 1896. Mr. Hilliards preceded her in death on March 14, 1939.

            Surviving are six children, Raymond J. Hilliards, Garland L. Hilliards, Mrs. J.D. (Alice) Lumsden and John P. Hilliards, all of Stanley; Mrs. I.N. (Iva) Lucas of Shenandoah; and Mrs. B.C. (Mabel) Seal of Elkton. Two sisters, Mrs. W.W. Good and Mrs. Marvin Good of Stanley; three brothers, Otis W. Cubbage, Phillip D. Cubbage and Ernest W. Cubbage, all of Stanley; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive. Three brothers and three sisters are deceased.

            The Rev. William H. Rodeffer and the Rev. J.E. Tucker officiated at the funeral services Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in the Leake's Chapel Church of the Brethren. Interment was in the chapel cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Apr 1955

GRAFTON HILLIARD

            Grafton Burgess (Bud) Hilliard, 72, well known resident of the Stanley section, passed away at 4:!5 p.m., Tuesday, April 26th, at the P.M. Hospital, where he had been a patient for only one day. Mr. Hilliard had been in failing health for three months…

            Mr. Hilliard was born near Shenandoah on June 2, 1882, and was a son of the late Charles R. Hilliard and Margaret Eaton Hilliard. For seven years he was employed on the Norfolk and Western Railroad until his eyesight failed in 1924. He was a loyal member of the Hilliard’s Chapel Church and was one of the founders of that church…

            On January 25, 1905, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Nancy Jenkins, who survives him with the following children: Mrs. Alma Painter, of Arlington, Mrs. Leon (Pauline) Good, of Stanley, Mrs. Robert (Naomi) Shuler, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Dillard (Magdaline) McDaniel, of Stanley, Mrs. Elby (Ruby) Cubbage, of Stanley, Arthur G. Hilliard, of Arlington, and Charles D. Hilliard and Harry H. Hilliard, both of Cheverly, Md. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two brothers, Charles S. Hilliard and Franklin D. Hilliard, both of Stanley.

            The Rev. John Henderson will have charge of the funeral service to be held, Friday, April 29th, at 2 p.m., at the Hilliard’s Chapel Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Aug 1953***

MRS. BARBARA ELLEN HINTON

            Mrs. Barbara Ellen Hinton, 75, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital at 12:45 p.m., Monday, August 24th...

            A daughter of the late Elder George and Mary Ellen Wilson Painter, she was born at Newport September 9, 1877. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren...

            Mrs. Hinton was united in marriage with William T. Hinton December 5, 1894. Mr. Hinton preceded her in death on May 5, 1946.

            She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Fred (Vertie) Gochenour, Mrs. Howard (Hazel) Dinges, Elmer Hinton and Grover Hinton, all of Luray, Mrs. Oscar (Essie) Eckard, of Hagerstown, Md., Walter ("Bud") Hinton, of Coatsville, Pa., and Lloyd Hinton, of Baltimore, Md. One daughter and two sons are deceased.

            Last rites were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the Luray Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Joseph Whitacre, assisted by Eld. H.E. Wakeman, officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Apr 1951***

Death of MRS. DELLA M. HOUSDEN

            Mrs. Della May Housden, 69, widow of George W. Housden, passed away on Sunday night at 8:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elyon lger, of Shenandoah, where she had been living for the past year or more...

            She was a native of Page County having been born near Stanley on February 17, 1882, a daughter of the late Albert J. Rhinehart and Mary Painter Rhinehart. She was a member of the Newport Christian Church.

            On January 4, 1899, she was united in marriage with George W. Housden, of Stanley, who preceded her in death two years ago.

            Surviving are the following children: Cletus C. Housden, of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Velma May Campbell, Russell H. Housden, Deavert F. Housden, Melvin C. Housden, Dewey C. Housden and Miss Rachael L. Housden, all of Stanley, Mrs. Edna Irene Miller, Mrs. Elyon Alger, and Miss Linda Virginia Housden, of Shenandoah. She also leavs twenty-three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

            The body was taken to the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray where it remained until the funeral yesterday. Last rites were held at Leak's Chapel with Rev. John Aleshire officiating. Burial was in Leak's Chapel Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Dec 1955

MRS. W. HUNTER HUFFMAN

            Mrs. Mollie Knight Huffman, 77, wife of William Hunter Huffman and a beloved resident of the Shenandoah-Stanley area, died at her home Thursday at 3:30 a.m., following an illness of several years. She had been a patient several times in the hospital. Her condition became critical about a week ago.

            Mrs. Huffman was born near Stanley, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Knight. She was a devout and active member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church for 54 years, being the oldest member in point of years in the congregation…

            She was united in marriage with Mr. Huffman in 1924, who survives with four step-children, George David Huffman, John W. Huffman, Mrs. Elbert (Eva) Shuler and Mrs. Vernon (Anna Mae) Foltz, all of near Shenandoah; a niece, Mrs. Russell Alger, of Stanley, and a sister-in0law, Mrs. Tom Knight, of Stanley; eleven step-children and one great-great grandchild.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home Sunday morning to the Alma Primitive Baptist Church to lie in state until 11 a.m., the hour of the funeral. The services were conducted by Elder Ben H. Seekford, of Washington, and the Rev. William H. Rodeffer, of McGaheysville. Burial took place in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Aug 1952

WM H. HUFFMAN

            William Henry Huffman, 83, died at his home in Bridgewater Friday, August 8. He was the son of the later Elder J.B.S. Huffman, of Rileyville. He was a member of the Bridgewater Church of the Brethern.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Ella May Sours, one sister, Mrs. Charles (Annie) Bumgardner, and two brothers, Amos Huffman and Sam Huffman. He also leaves one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Bessie) Strickler, five sons, Leo S. Huffman, Lester W. Huffman, Nelson T. Huffman, Arthur S. Huffman and Joe B. Huffman and six grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 10, at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethern with interment in the Oak Lawn Cemetery near Bridgewater…               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Apr 1954

ASHBY F. HURT

            Ashby Franklin Hurt, 75, died at 12:10 p.m., Friday, April 23, in a Staunton Hospital. He had been in failing health for about a year….

            The son of the late Henry B. Hurt and Nancy Ellen Jenkins Hurt, he was born March 7, 1879, in Madison County, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sam (Katie) Buracker, of Stanley.

            Last rites were held Sunday April 25th, at 2 p.m., at the Upper Mill Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. L.P. Hale and Rev. G.A. Cave in charge of the services. Interment took place in the Modisett Cemetery.                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Nov 1950

DAVID BENTON JENKINS Dies in Ohio

            David Benton Jenkins, highly respected and beloved native of Page County, died suddenly at his home in Springfield, Ohio, last Sunday morning, according to a telegram received by his brother, James W. Jenkins, who lives a mile south of Luray, Other surviving members of his family are Mrs. Tirzah Painter, the Mechanic Street correspondant of the News and Courier, and Mrs. Sudie Jenkins Painter, widow of the late Ambrose C. Painter, a well-known lumber dealer of Page County, in addition to Mrs. Emma Printz, of Urbana, Ohio.  Deceased brothers of Mr. Jenkins are Hubert Jenkins in Ohio, and Frank Jenkins, who died a number of years of the Stony Man Village neighborhood.

            D. Benton Jenkins was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jenkins, of Stony Man Village, where the family lived for many years and where they were highly respected citizens. The Jenkins family in earlier times were members of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church… While a resident of Ohio the deceased David Benton Jenkins became affiliated with another church, it is believed the Presbyterian Church. Had he lived Mr. Jenkins would have reached his 85th birthday on March 27.

            He went to Ohio a number of years before he was married. Later he married Miss Mary Overholtzer of that State. The couple had no children. The last time they made a visit to Page County was in 1911, the year of Luray’s Homecoming Week. After going to Ohio Mr. Jenkins by hard work and frugality acquired means for an education, something that enabled him to having been elected township clerk of Lawrenceville, a thriving city of that State. For a long time he was also a well-known merchant of Champaign County, Ohio. As age gradually enfeebled him he disposed o his mercantile holdings, living a retired life. Other surviving relatives of Mr. Jenkins are his cousins, Mrs. Fannie Miller, of Ida, and Mrs. William I. Cave, of Stony Man. James W. Jenkins attended the funeral of his brother in Springfield on Tuesday of this week.                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 May 1954

MRS ESSIE JENKINS

            Mrs. Essie M. Jenkins, 76, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Burns, of Stanley, where had made her home for the past seven years, at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 18. Mrs. Jenkins had been in failing health for the past two years…

            A daughter of the late Benjamin Long and Mattie Funkhouser Long, she was born in Frederick County on July 14, 1877. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethern Church at Lebanon.

            Mrs. Jenkins was twicew married, her first husband being William E. Rothgeb, and her second, Isaac Newton Jenkins, both of whom are deceased.

            She is survived by two children: Mrs. Elmer (Marguerite) Burns and Mrs. Claude (Evelyn) Comer, both of Stanley. Also surviving is one brother, W.F. Long, of Middletown, Va. Three children, two brothers and one sister are deceased.

            Last rites will take place today (Thursday) at 11 a.m., in the Stanley Baptist Church with Rev. James H. Fox and Rev. J.E. Tucker in charge. Interment will be in the Huffman Cemetery.                                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Sep 1952

MRS. FANNIE A. JENKINS

            Mrs. Fannie Ann Jenkins, 84, a native of the Ida section of the county, died last Saturday morning in a Staunton hospital, where she had been a patient for several years. She was a daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Buracker and had been a member of Graves Chapel Methodist Church for many years. In earlier times Mrs. Jenkins, accompanied by an older sister, would often make walking ten mile round trips from her home to attend the regular meetings at Graves Chapel.

            She was buried on Monday afternoon in Evergreen Cemetery, her funeral services being conducted from Bradley’s Funeral Home by Rev. Kern Eutsler, pastor of the Luray Methodist Church. In former years, Mrs. Jenkins made her home at different times at “Glen Mary”, the home of the late Mr. And Mrs. Adanijah Shope, the Shope family at that time being the present mansion house on the Ida Valley Homestead. Her deceased husband was Charles H. Jenkins, who a number of years ago suffered fatal injuries on the farm of the late Isaac Long, near the Page County Almshouse, by falling from a tree he was trimming. She is survived by two children, Mrs. J.R. (Lizzie) Broyles and Mrs. E.L. (Daisy) Short, of Luray.

            The immediate cause of Mrs. Jenkins’ death was a paralytic stroke. During the time she was a hospital patient she was visited several times by her daughter, Mrs. Broyles. Within the past seven months the following near relatives of Mrs. Jenkins have died: a brother, a niece, a nephew and a cousin.                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Nov 1951***

Shenandoah News

MRS. IDA F. JENKINS

            Mrs. Ida Florence Jenkins, 81, widow of William V. Jenkins, of Alma, died at the Smithland Convalescent Home, near Harrisonburg, Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock where she had been a patient for several months.

            Mrs. Jenkins had lived at Alma for about forty years...

            She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah Walton Louderback, and was a faithful and loyal member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Alma.

            She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harry (Bertie) Campbell, of Stanley; Mrs. Oscar (Myrtle) Rinaca, of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Albert (Cora) Rhinehart, of Stanley; Mrs. Ray (Beulah) Courtney, of Stanley; one son, Jacob Russell Jenkins, preceded her in death; three sisters, Mrs. R.V. Dovel, of Luray; Mrs. Joseph Foltz, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Charles Lucas, of Shenandoah; and one brother, C.H. Louderback, of Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were held at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church at Alma on Sunday at 2 o'clock with her pastor, the Rev. B.B. Latshaw, Jr., officiating...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Sep 1954

ISAAC N. JENKINS

            Isaac N. Jenkins, 75, a farmer of the Kite Hollow section, near Stanley, died in the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for a day on Tuesday night at 8:20. Mr. Jenkins had been in failing health for several years…

            Mr. Jenkins, who was born near Stanley on August 23, 1879, was son of the late Israel and Eliza Weakley Jenkins. On March 17, 1910 he married Miss Virgie M. Jenkins, who survives with seven children: Mrs. Seldon (Celia) Jones, of Rileyville, Mrs. Madison (Emma) Weakley, of Madison, Va., Mrs. Owen (Virginia) Cardin, of Luray, Cletus Jenkins, of Roanoke, Isaac Jenkins, of Stanley, Melvin Jenkins, of Stanley and Chester Jenkins, U.S. Army in Korea. A daughter and two sons are deceased. He also leaves eleven grandchildren.

            Rev. O.L. Martin will conduct the funeral services Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Bethlehem Christian Church and interment will be in the Yager family Cemetery.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Dec 1952

JAMES W. JENKINS

            James William Jenkins, 80, retired Luray farmer, died at the University of Virginia Hospital at Charlottesville on Friday, December 5th, after an illness of six weeks. He had been a patient at the hospital since November 25th. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Old School Baptist Church.

            A son of the late Daniel Jenkins and Barbara Ann Printz, he was born at Stony Man on October 14, 1872. He was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Sadie Printz, preceded him in death. He is survived by his second wife, the former Miss Myrtle Painter, of Leaksville, and the following children: Melvin Jenkins, of Washington, D.C., and Lilly May Jenkins, at home. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Tirzah Painter, of Luray, Mrs. Sudie Painter, of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Emma Printz, of Urbana, Ohio.

            Last rites took place on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., at the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church with Elder A.F. Sudduth officiating.                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 May 1950

MRS. LENA BELLE JENKINS Succumbs

            Mrs. Lena Belle Jenkins passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday night of this week about 10 p.m. She had been in ill health for the past 12 years.

            Mrs. Jenkins was born in Page County, the daughter of Prensley Buracker and Margaret Berry, both deceased.

            She was a member of the Baptist Church.

            She was the widow of William W. Jenkins, who preceded her in death in February of this year.

            Surviving are the following children: Prevy Jenkins, Stanley, Marvin, Amos, Nolan and Lester Jenkins, all of Luray. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Phillip Buracker, Stanley, Emma Buracker, Luray, and Mrs. Neicy Jenkins, of Stanley.

            Elder H.E. Wakeman will conduct the funeral services from the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern today (Thursday) at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Dec 1954

MRS. NANCY BELL JENKINS

            Mrs. Nancy Bell Jenkins, 87, for many years a resident of the Stony Man community, died after seven years of illness at her home on Friday morning of last week at five o’clock…

            …She was a devout member of the Mt. Zion Church and was a regular attendant at all its services until her health began to fail.

            Born on December 29, 1866, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Eliza Smelser Cave, of Luray.

            She was married in early life to Jacob C. Jenkins, who preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1938.

            Surviving are seven children: Mrs. Lillie Woodward, Mrs. Rob (Mary) Cave, Mrs. Eunice Short, Lee Jenkins and Mrs. Maurice Jenkins, all of Luray, Mrs. Ira (Dora) Naugle, of Columbus, O., and Emory Jenkins, of Elyria, O. A son and daughter are deceased. Also surviving are 29 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and 29 great great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., from the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern with Rev. Joseph Whitacre and Elder H.E. Wakeman in charge. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1953***

OLIVER TRENTON JENKINS

            Oliver Trenton Jenkins, 84, native of Virginia, died Sunday, February 15, at 8:45 p.m., at his home in Shepherdstown, W.Va. He had been ill for the past two weeks and in failing health for two years.

            Born May 9, 1868, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Betty Southern Jenkins, of the Marksville section of Page County.

            Survivors include four sons- Gilbert Jenkins, Alexandria, Va.; Irvin, Everett and John Jenkins, this city; four daughters- Mrs. Minnie Ridenour, Weston; Miss Elsie Jenkins, Huntington, Mrs. Pearl Hess, Route 3; Mrs. Maude Fraley, Liberty Street; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and one brother, Isaac Jenkins, Bardane.

            Services were held last Thursday at 10 a.m., from the Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest James officiating.

            Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Nov 1953***

ROBERT J. JENKINS

            Robert Jackson Jenkins, 88, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grover C. Bailey, on Tanner's Ridge, at 8:15 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 18...

            A son of the late Churchill E. Jenkins and Elizabeth Hurt Jenkins, of Madison County, he was born on June 11, 1865, in Madison County.

            He was a farmer and a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Mission at Tanner's Ridge. He was united in marriage with Miss Mollie B. Offenbacker on March 1, 1889. Mrs. Jenkins preceded him in death on March 22, 1942. He is survived by four children, Oscar L. Jenkins, of Elkton, Jessie Jenkins, Mrs. Polly Stroupe and Mrs. Hallie Bailey, of Stanley. Also surviving are thirty-five grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren and four great, grandchildren. One daughter is deceased.

            Last rites were held on Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., at St. Luke's Episcopal Mission with the Rev. Dennis Whittle in charge. Interment was in the family cemetery at Tanner's Ridge...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 May 1950

SELDON CLINTON JENKINS Dies

            Seldon Clinton Jenkins68, of near Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, April 26th at 5 p.m., at the home of his son, Willard F. Jenkins, of Silver Springs, Md.

            He was the son of Elza and Dollie Stoneberger Jenkins and was born on February 12, 1882. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Minnie Jenkins, of Stanley, who is now visiting in Silver Springs, a son, Willard F. Jenkins, of Silver Springs, Md., and one sister, Mrs. Lester (Cora) Seal, of Stanley. One son is deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Berl H. Brewer, at the Luray Christian Church on Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Mar 1950

Last Rites Held for JAMES JEWELL

            Last rites were held Monday morning at eleven o’clock from the Morning Star Lutheran Church for James Jewell, 79, well-known farmer of the Kimball section, who died on Saturday, February 25. Mr. Jewell was severely burned last Monday when his clothing caught fire while he was burning brush. He was a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for five days.

            Mr. Jewell was born on July 25, 1870, in the Jewell Hollow community and was a son of the late William and Janie Sours Jewell. He was a devout member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Susie Elizabeth Smith, and the following children: Oscar L. Jewell, of Luray, Luther Jewell, of Kimball, Mrs. Clarence (Mamie) Williams, of Shenandoah, Odie B. and Roy C. Jewell, of Luray. One child died in infanct. He also leaves a brother, Thomas Jewell, of Luray, a sister, Mrs. Jacob (Loney) Smith, of Luray, a half-brother, Keller Jewell, of Kimball, and a half-sister, Mrs. Jett Klizer, of Upperville, Va.

            His pastor, Rev. Hensil B. Arehart officiated at the last rites on Monday. Interment was in the church cemetery…                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Nov 1954

MRS. JEWELL Dies At 94

            Mrs. Laura Bell Jewell, who celebrated her 94th birthday on August 1st, passed away at the home of Herman Deavers at Rileyville, at 12:15 p.m., Friday, November 5th, after being ill for six weeks…

            A daughter of the late Andrew Jewell and Rilla Nichols Jewell, she was born in Page County on August 1, 1860, and spent her entire life in the county. For the past 18 years she had resided at the home of Herman Deavers at Rileyville. She was a life-long member of the Brethern Church…

            Surviving are one son, James A. Jewell, of Rileyville, three sisters, Mrs. Annie Rickard, of Rileyville, Mrs. Susan Molden, of Alberta, Md., and Mrs. Fannie Deavers, of Front Royal, and two brothers, Thomas, of Luray, and John, of Alexandria.

            Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre at the Rileyville Brethern Church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in the John Deavers Cemetery near Oak Hill.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Apr 1955

THOMAS JEWELL

            Thomas Jewell, 79, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Miller, in Winchester, where he had been for the past ten days. He had been in failing health for about a year…

            Mr. Jewell was born on January 13, 1876, in the Morning Star section, a son of the late William Jewell and Jane Sours Jewell. He spent his entire life in that section where he was a farmer. He was a loyal and faithful member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church, attending services regularly.

            He was united in marriage with Miss Rosa Lee Smelser, who survives him with one son, Bergie Jewell, of Manassas, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Pearl) Miller and Mrs. Harl (Valley) Cosner, both of Winchester. One half sister, Mrs. Lizzie Cliser, of Madison, also survives.

            The Rev. Hensil B. Arehart will conduct the late rites at 3 p.m., today (Thursday) at the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery…                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Sep 1957

THOMAS JEWELL Dies

            Thomas Jewell, 79, well known resident of the Bixler Ferry section, died at 11 p.m. Friday, August 30th, in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital after being a patient there for three weeks…

            Mr. Jewell was born in the Bixler Ferry neighborhood of the county and resided all there all of his life. He was a member of the Fletcher’s Chapel Methodist Church.

            His wife, the former Miss Blanche Silvious, died April 22nd of this year.

            Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Bettie Henry, Mrs. Effie Silvious, Mrs. Myrtle Bowman and Elmer Jewell, all of Luray, Mrs. Victoria Chrisman, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Hobart Jewell, of Stanley. Two brothers, Richard and Money, both of Rileyville, also survive.

            The Rev. Howard C. Smith conducted the last rites Sunday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel at The Bradley Funeral Home and interment was in the Henry Family Cemetery in Bixler’s Ferry.                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Jun 1952

MRS. MARY COMER KAUFFMAN

            The death of Mrs. Mary Comer Kauffman, 89, of Rileyville, occurred at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Winchester. Mrs. Kauffman had been in ill health for the past five years.

            A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George H. Comer of Stony Man, she was born on February 4, 1863. She was a member of the Rileyville Lutheran Church. Her husband, Thomas Jackson Kauffman, preceded her in death on November 10, 1930.

            Surviving are two children: Comer Kauffman, of Arlington, Va. and Mrs. Luther (Myrtle) Miller, of Rileyville. She was the last surviving member of her family.

            Last rites will be held on Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the Rileyville Union Church with the Rev. Glenn Boliek officiating. Burial will be in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery…                                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Apr 1959***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. HETTIE F. KEIM

            Mrs. Hettie Florence Lucas Keim, 85, widow of Adam William Keim, died Thursday morning at 5:30 at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital from a coronary attack one hour after being admitted...

            A daughter of the late James Adam and Susan Frances Gentry Lucas, she was born October 17, 1873, in Shenandoah and had spent her entire life here with the exception of the past fourteen years, which was spent in nursing homes in Harrisonburg.

            She was a charter member of the Shenandoah Evangelical United Brethren Church and of the Louderback Bible Class...

            She is survived by two daughters, Miss Lorraine Keim of Shenandoah, and Miss Frances Keim, of Hampton, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie V. Myrtle and Mrs. Mattie Lucas Entler, of Hagerstown, Md., and one brother, Harry E. Lucas, of Hagerstown. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon with the Rev. C.F. Hickle, the Rev. Carl Howard and the Rev. P.W. Fisher officiating... Interment took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Nov 1950

Aged Stanley Citizen Dies (MRS. IDA FLORENCE KEYSER)

            Miss Ida Florence Keyser, 82, one of Stanley’s oldest and best-loved citizens, passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. Bessie Huffman, at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, November 5th.

            She was born on February 9, 1868, the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Eliza Glenn Keyser.

            The deceased had been a faithful member of the Graves Chapel Methodist Church near Stanley, for many years.

            She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Bessie Huffman, of Stanley, and Mrs. Clayton Fox, of Kimball. She was the last remaining member of a large family in the Stanley community.

            Rev. Josiah Andrew conducted the funeral services from Graves’ Chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jan 1959***

THOMAS KEYSER Dies In Md.

            Thomas R. Keyser, 74, of Cumberland, Md., a former resident of Page County died suddenly Friday, January 9th at the Sacred Hear Hospital in Cumberland, Md...

            Mr. Keyser was born at Ingham, Page County, on February 19, 1884, and was a son of the late William H. and Sarah F. Lucas Keyser. He was a former brakeman for the B. & O. Railroad and was also a member of Local 440, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

            He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rena Keyser, two sons, four daughters and one stepson. One sister, Mrs. Lula Miller, also survives him.

            Funeral services were held on Monday, January 12th, at 3 o'clock at Scarpell Funeral Home in Cumberland with the Rev. Jacob H. Snyder, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Church, in charge. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant Methodist Cemetery in Cumberland.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Nov 1950

WILLIAM H. KEYSER Dies at Hospital

            William Henry Keyser, 88, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 16th, at 7:30 p.m., after having been a patient there for approximately four months.

            … on January 24th celebrated his sixty-second wedding anniversary with his wife, the former Miss Emma Rebecca Rothgeb, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Rothgeb, whom he married in 1888.

            He was the son of the late James Harvey Keyser and Mary Kite Keyser, and was born on February 7, 1862, near Honeyville in Page County. During his early manhood he joined the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church of which he was a devout member during his entire lifetime.

            The deceased moved to the Leaksville community in 1902, where he became a successful farmer. He had previously lived about 20 years in Nemaha County, Nebraska.

            Surviving him besides his wife are two daughters: Miss Lottie May Keyser, at home and Mrs. Luther (Thersa Garland) Earman, who lives at home. One brother, James Perry Keyser, of Perry, Okla., also survives. One sister, Mrs. James (Kate) Kibler, and two brothers, Berryman Keyser and C.T. Keyser, preceded him in death.

            Rev. R.E. Newton conducted the funeral services from the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. Interment took place in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1953***

HUBERT LESLIE KIBLER                                              *** PICTURE WITH OBITUARY

            One of the few remaining artisans of the blacksmith trade, Hubert Leslie Kibler, 81, of Stanley, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 21...

            ... his blacksmith shop, a county landmark for sixty years, was the gathering place for residents of Stanley, as well as others who constantly frequented his shop...

            Mr. Kibler became a member of Triple Link Lodge No. 53, Independent Order of Odd Fellows on June 29, 1895, and continued a faithful member of the organization until his death. He was a past Noble Grand and held many other offices in the Order.

            Born in Stanley, Va., on Oct. 4th, 1871, he was a son of William T. Kibler and Mary S. Racer Kibler.

            On October 11, 1893, he was united in marriage with Miss Mattie S. Good, who survives with the following children Mrs. Helen Burns of Brunswick, Md., Mrs. Edna Paxton of Stanley, and Carl M. Kibler of Baltimore, Md.One daughter, Mrs. Esther Carroll, is deceased. Mr. Kibler is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one brother, A.V. Kibler and one sister, Mrs. Ollie Kaylor of New York City, N.Y. Two sisters are deceased.

            Last rites took place at the Graves Chapel Church on Monday, Feb. 23 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. E.W. Rawling in charge of the service. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jan 1956

MRS. H.L. KIBLER Dies

            Mrs. Mattie Susan Kibler, 81, widow of Hubert L. Kibler, of Stanley, passed away at 5 a.m., Thursday, January 12th at the Hilbrande Convalescent Home at Harrisonburg after being a patient there since June of 1955…

            A daughter of the late George Good and Martha A. Offenbacker Good, she was born….?… on March 31, 1874 and spent her entire life in the community… For many years she was a correspondant for the Page News and Courier… She was a devout member of the Stanley Methodist Church.

            She was married to Hubert L. Kibler, well-known Stanley blacksmith, who preceded her in death on February 21, 1953.

            Surviving are two children, Mrs. Harry (Helen) Burns, of Brunswick, Md., and Carl M. Kibler, of Baltimore, Md. Also surviving are six grandchildren.

            The Rev. Robert K. Nevitt, pastor of the Stanley Baptist Church, conducted the last rites at the Graves Chapel Methodist Church Saturday morning at eleven o’clock. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Aug 1950

EDWARD LEE KIBLINGER Dies

            Edward Lee Kiblinger, 88, of the Marksville section near Stanley, died at 6:00 a.m., on Sunday, August 6th, at his home.

            Mr. Kiblinger was born on January 14, 1862, at Mauck, Va., the son of the late Joseph Daniel Kiblinger and Annie Louderback Kiblinger. He followed the occupation of farmer during his life and served as a road overseer for 25 years.

            He was a member of the Hawksbill Baptist Church in which he served as deacon for 20 years.

            In 1892, he married the former Mattie A. Bailey, who preceded him in death about seventeen years ago.

            Surviving are two sons, Frank Kiblinger, of Stanley, and Harry Kiblinger, of Shenandoah, and one brother, David Kiblinger, of Stanley.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth conducted the funeral services Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. from the Hawksbill Old School Baptist Church. Burial took place in the Kiblinger cemetery.           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Aug 1957

JOHN L. KITE

            John Lewis Kite, 64, died suddenly Wednesday, August 7, near his home from a heart attack. Mr. Kite had walked out on his farm about two o’clock and when he did not return, his family became alarmed and searchers found his body about 6 p.m. His physician said he had been dead about four hours.

            Mr. Kite was retired from the Norfolk and Western Rairroad Shops in Shenandoah about two years ago…

            A son of the late Robert and Maggie Louderback Kite, he was born March 31, 1893, in the Crooked Run community, near Shenandoah, and had spent his entire life there. He was a faithful and loyal member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church.

            He was twice married, his first wife, Mrs. Nellie Comer Kite, preceding him in death on January 11, 1954.

            He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Bertha Dareenpart Kite, seven daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Thelma) Bailey, of Waynesboro, Va., Mrs. Earl (Velma) Merica, of Elkton, Va., Mrs. Bob (Myrtle) Powell, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Gordon (Artie Mae) Burkholder, of Falls Church, Va., Mrs. Frankie (Mary) Spitzer, of Richmond, Va., and Misses Dorothy and Naomi Kite at home; seven sons, George, Carl Lee, Bobby and Frank, of Richmond, Va., Charles R. Kite, of Shenandoah, and James and Ray, at home, and 31 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. William (Polly) Comer, of Shenandoah, and a half brother, Sylvester Kite, of near Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at two o’clock Friday afternoon with Rev. John W. Henderson and Rev. Laurence Rogers officiating…. Burial took place in the Grove Hill EUB Church Cemetery.               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1957

PERRY D. KITE

            Perry Decatur Kite, 62, prominent Page County farmer, died suddenly at his home at Grove Hill Saturday morning. He had been in ill health for several years, but his death came as a great shock to his family and friends. He had been doing his usual work on Saturday morning before he was stricken.

            He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Grove Hill and had been on the church council for 31 years.

            Born February 27, 1894, he was the son of Mrs. Laura Kite Lucas and the late William Henry Kite, of Grove Hill. He was born at Grove Hill and had spent his entire life in that community.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alpha Pearl Kite, a son, Bertram Kite, of Grove Hill, and a daughter, Mrs. Herman (Rozelle) Hott, of Grove Hill, eight grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Celdon (Eula) Kite, of Elkton, and two brothers, Mervie Kite, of Grove Hill, and Virgil Kite, of Shenandoah.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 1 p.m., Monday to lie in state until 2 o’clock when funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. A. Hayne Boozer… Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Dec 1954

JOHN WM KNIGHT

            John William Knight, 86, the oldest resident of the Piney Woods section near Stanley, passed away at 9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28th, at his home after an illness of three weeks…

            A son of the late Jacob Knight and Mary Ann Good Knight, he was born on April 15, 1868, at Stanley and spent his entire life in the Stanley section…

            He was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Blosser in April, 1905. To this union eleven children were born, ten of whom survive: James Knight, Mrs. Minnie Hilliards, Jack Knight, Mrs. Freida Foltz, Jacob Knight and Robert Knight, all of Stanley, Miss Bertha Knight, of West Virginia, John Wm. Knight, Mrs. Agnes Taylor and Mrs. Louise Fristoe, all of Luray. One son is deceased. Also surviving are 43 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as one brother, Isaac Knight, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Price, both of Stanley.

            …

            Last rites were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Stanley Seventh-Day Adventist Church with the Rev. John Aleshire in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Mar 1957

MRS. SARAH A. LAING

            Mrs. Sarah Alice Laing, 75, of Overall, died at her home at 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11th, after being in failing health for eight months…

            Mrs. Laing, a daughter of the late Martin V. Alger and Barbara E. Stoneberger Alger, was born at Compton, Va., on January 12, 1882. She was a member of the Compton Methodist Church.

            In 1899 she was married to John Newton Laing, who preceded her in death on October 10, 1954.

            One daughter, Mrs. Emma Foster, of Overall, and one grandson survive as do four brothers, Bubert Alger, of Charlestown, W.Va., Isaac Alger, of Rileyville, George Alger, of Bentonville, and Edward Alger, of Rileyville. One daughter, two brothers and one sister are deceased.

            The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre and Rev. Howard Smith will have charge of the funeral service today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m., at the Compton Church. Burial will be in the Alger family cemetery.                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Dec 1950

MRS. LAWSON Dies in Ohio

            Mrs. Ollie Henkle Lawson, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Luray, died at the home of her brother, Hobart Henkle, in Springfield on Sunday, December 24.

            Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 28, at 2:00 p.m., at the Leaksville Congregational-Christian Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

            Mrs. Lawson was a daughter of the late John and Julia Henkle, of Leaksville, and is survived by three brothers: Paul Henkle, of Washington, D.C., Claude Henkle, of Maryland, and Hobart Henkle, of Springfield, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Effie Platt, of Washington, D.C.                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Nov 1952

Death of MRS. BESSIE LILLY      (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

            Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Lilly, 79, widow of the late Albert Lilly, died at her home on Seventh Street at 11:30 a.m., Saturday following an illness of several years.

            Mrs. Lilly was born March 1, 1873, a daughter of the late Robert V. and Mary Cave Orye, of near Shenandoah. In 1898 she was married to Albert Lilly of McGaheysville, who preceded her in death in 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Lilly resided in Baltimore for a number of years and after his death she came back to Shenandoah to reside. Her only daughter, Miss Marie Lilly, preceded her in death in 1950.

            Mrs. Lilly was a devout and loyal member of the Pentecostal Church…

            She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John H. (Myrtle) Thomas and Mrs. W.J. (Heart) Grimsley, of Shenandoah; one brother, Noah Orye, of Baltimore, and a brother-in-law, T.C. Geaslin, who made his home with her.

            Funeral services were held at two o’clock Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home, with her pastor, the Rev. A.R. Hancock, in charge of the services. Burial was in the Sam Comer Cemetery.                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Dec 1955

MRS. OSSIE O. LONG

            Mrs. Ossie Ola Long, 72, of Stanley, was found dead in bed at her home on Sunday about noon. According to the medical examiner, Dr. F.T. Amiss, Mrs. Long died on natural causes sometime Saturday night. She resided alone.

            Born on Feb. 18, 1883, at Stanley, she was a daughter of the late Martin Good and Elizabeth Burns Good and lived her entire life in the Stanley area, She was a member of the Upper Mill Creek Free Will Baptist Church.

            Mrs. Long’s husband, the late Walter N. Long, died Dec. 26th, 1946. They were married in 1905. Seven children survive: Mrs. Clarence (Josephine) Judd, of Luray, Mrs. James (Florine) Nauman, of Luray, Mrs. Hubert (Pauline) Dovel, of Kearneysville, W.Va., Mrs. John (Catherine) Powers, of Flint Hill, Eugene R. Long, of Bealeton, John Long, of Shady Point, Okla., and Benjamin F. Long, U.S. Marines, stationed in Japan.

            Graveside services for Mrs. Long were held yesterday at two o’clock at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. L.P. Hale officiating.                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Dec 1957

CHAS. J. LUCAS Dies in Fla.

            Charles J. Lucas, 90, a native of Luray, passed away Friday, December 13th, at his home in Orlando, Florida, after a lingering illness. Mr. Lucas would have celebrated his 91st birthday in March, 1958…

            Mr. Lucas was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James F. Lucas, of Stony Man Village. He was born there on March 7, 1867. He was married to Miss Ella Spitler, daughter of the late Ellen and Samuel Spitler, of July 4, 1895, and several months after their marriage they went to Worcester, Mass., where they remained for three years. They returned to Stony Man where Mr. Lucas went into the mercantile business with his father until 1928 when they moved to Macon, Gerogia . In 1931 they left Georgia and went to Orlando, Florida where they remained until death. Mrs. Lucas preceded him in death in 1950.

            Two sons, Ray and Hugh Lucas, of Orlando, Florida, one daughter, Mrs. Stuart Creter, of Macon, Ga.; one brother, Kirby Lucas, of Urbana, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Vernon Stirewalt, of Luray, and five grandchildren survive. Four brothers, J.D. Lucas, who lived in Los Angeles, Calif.; Ed and Hubert Lucas (twins) who lived in Luray, and Ashby Lucas, who lived in Roanoke, Va., preceded him in death.

            Last rites and burial took place Monday, December 16th, in Orlando.                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1957

MRS. DELLA SUSAN LUCAS

            Mrs. Della Susan Lucas, 60, widow of Simeon Lucas, of Stanley, passed this life at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, December 5th, at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg, where she had been a patient for only one day…

            A daughter of the late Wesley Campbell and Mary Catherine Stroupe Campbell, she was born in Page County on August 28, 1897. She was a member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church.

            Her husband, Simeon Lucas, preceded her in death on August 15, 1936.

            Seven children, Mrs. Maudie Lucas, Russell Lucas, Mrs. Posie Lucas, Jesse Lucas, Claude Lucas, Mrs. Sadie Buracker and Kelly Lucas, all of Stanley, survive as do the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Ella Dallas, Fred Campbell, Homer Campbell, Mrs. Evangeline McCoy, Mrs. Daisy Freed, Lloyd Campbell, Mrs. Avis Gray and June Campbell, all of Stanley.

            The Rev. P.A. Freed conducted the funeral service Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church and interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Apr 1958

            EZRA L. LUCAS

            Ezra Lee Lucas, 79, well-known citizen of the Woodstock area, died Thursday, April 3rd at Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday when he was stricken at his home in Maurertown.

            Mr. Lucas was born May 29, 1878 in Luray. He was the son of the late William L. and Henrietta H. Lucas. In 1925 he moved to Shenandoah County, where he was a farmer. He was a member of Saumsville Christian Church.

            Mr. Lucas was twice married. His first wife, Miss Sally Nichols, preceded him in death in 1906. In 1909 he married Miss Suzie Seal, who survives him. He leaves eight children: Mrs. Vernon Chrisman, of Luray; Arthur Lucas and Mrs. Viola Fravel, of Woodstock; Robert Lucas, of Alexandria; Alvin Lucas, of Edinburg; Cletus Lucas, of Braddock, Pa.; Cecil Lucas, of Bemus Point, N.Y., Mrs. Nina Fuler, of Mt. Rainer, Md. He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

            Last rites were held Saturday in the Dellinger Funeral Home and burial took place in the Saumsville Cemetery. The Rev. Melvin A. Bobbitt was in charge of the services.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Apr 1951***

MRS. IDA F. LUCAS Succumbs

            Mrs. Ida Florence Lucas, 73, died on Thursday, April 5th, at 6 p.m., at her home in Cubbage Hollow...

            Born on February 5, 1878, she was the daughter of the late James McCoy and Sarah Cubbage McCoy.

            She was a member of the Leak's Chapel Brethren Church.

            Her husband, Will Lucas, preceded her in death sometime ago, as did an infant child.

            Surviving are the following children: Mrs. John (Viola) Cubbage, Mrs. Oliver (Lizzie) Short, Mrs. Ernest (Brownie) Cubbage, Mrs. George (Myrtle) Cubbage, and Mrs. Dewey (Laura) Cubbage, all of Stanley. Two brothers, John and Billy McCoy and two sisters, Sally McCoy and Rosie Cubbage, also survive.

            The funeral services were conducted at the Cubbage Hollow Episcopal Mission on Monday of this week at 2 p.m. with Deaconess Mary Hutton officiating. Interment took place in the Cubbage cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Mar 1950

MRS. MOLLIE LEE LUCAS Dies

            Mrs. Mollie Lee Lucas, 64, died at her home in Lucas Hollow on Monday, March 13th at 8:30 p.m.

            She was a daughter of James McCoy and Sarah Cubbage.

            Her husband, David B. Lucas, preceded her in death in 1947.

            The following children survive: Samuel Lucas, Mrs. Albert (Rosa) Seastrom, Oliver Lucas, Mrs. Earl (Bettie) Kibler, Mrs. Wilton (Ollie) Cubbage, Mrs. Rufus (Elva) Cubbage, John Lucas, and Calvin T. Lucas, all of Stanley, and Mrs. Everett (Reta) Broyles, of Luray.

            Her surviving brothers and sisters are: Billy, Andrew and John McCoy, Mrs. Odie (Rosa) Cubbage, Mrs. Elby (Sallie) McCoy and Mrs. Will (Ida) Lucas, all of Stanley.

            Rev. Freed will conduct the funeral services from Leak’s Chapel today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Leak’s Chapel Cemetery.                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jul 1956

SAMUEL D. LUCAS

            Residents of the Stanley section were shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden death of Samuel David Lucas, 44, well known resident of the Lucas Hollow section on Sunday, July 1st. Mr. Lucas died suddenly at 12:50 p.m., Sunday, at his home…

            Mr. Lucas was the son of the late David B. Lucas and Molly L. Lucas. He was born at Lucas Hollow, near Stanley, of March 1, 1912, and spent his entire life in that community where he had many friends.

            He was married to Miss Elizabeth Stoneberger, who survives him with two daughters, Julia Marie Lucas and Joanna Lucas, both at home. Also surviving are three brothers, Calvin Lucas, John Lucas and Oliver Lucas, and five sisters, Mrs. Ollie Cubbage, Mrs. Bertie Kibler, Mrs. Rosa Seastrom, Mrs. Reta Pence and Mrs. Elva Cubbage, all of Stanley.

            The Rev. P.A. Freed conducted the funeral service Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethren and burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Feb 1958

HUDSON MANUEL Dies Suddenly

            Hudson Lee Manuel, 51, of Rileyville, died suddenly at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning of this week just after reporting for work at the American Viscose Corp. in Front Royal. Mr. Manuel had been apparently in his usual good health when he left home that morning and his sudden death came as a great shock to his family and friends……

            Hudson Lee Manuel was born at Luray on June 7, 1906 and was a son of Lovey J. Manuel and Hannah Dawson Manuel. He was employed as a Millwright at the American Viscose Corporation in Front Royal…….

            Mr. Manuel was twice married, his first wife the former Miss Minnie Wood, having died on January 17, 1946. He is survived by his second wife, the former Hester Smith. Also surviving are the following children: Robert G. Manuel, of Philadelphia, Pa., Tommy D. Manuel, of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Betty Jane Cubbage, of Stanley, James H. Manuel, of Rileyville, J. Sapphire Manuel, of Stanley, Richard E. Manuel, of Rileyville, and two step-children, Loring R. Aleshire, and Irving Aleshire, of Gaithersburg, Md.

            In addition one sister, Mrs. Viola Runyon, of Rileyville, and three brothers, John Manuel, of Gaithersburg, Md., Hubert Manuel, of Rileyville, and Arthur Manuel, of Bentonville, also survive.

            The Rev. Howard Smith will conduct the last rites Friday afternoon at two o’clock in the chapel at The Bradley Funeral Home and interment will be in the Rileyville Cemetery.                                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Oct 1953***

MRS. LAURA J. MANUEL

            Mrs. Laura Jane Manuel, 76, beloved resident of Rileyville, passed away at her home at 8:10 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7th...

            A daughter of the late Wesley Woodward and Margaret Dinges Woodward, she was born in Madison County on May 30, 1877. She was united in marriage with Thomas Manuel in 1893. Mr. Manuel preceded her in death on October 2, 1921.

            She is survived by six children: Irvin Manuel, Washington, D.C., Winifred Manuel, Shenandoah, Mrs. Rumsey (Ollie) Huffman Shenandoah, Mrs. Clemox (Ruth) Armstrong, Charlottesville, Mrs. John (Myrtle) Giannini, Charlottesville and Mrs. Ray (Katheryn) Bumgardner, Rileyville. Two daughters and one son and one brother are deceased. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

            Last rites took place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Rileyville Baptist Church of which she was a member. Rev. James Hilliards and Rev. Morris Cather were in charge of the service. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery, in Shenandoah.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Aug 1950

MRS. OLGA MARSTON Succumbs

            Mrs. Olga Gertrude Marston, 48, wife of Edward Marston, Sr., of Luray, died at her home on Eight Avenue in East Luray at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Although in declining health for sometime, Mrs. Marston’s sudden illness on Sunday and passing on Tuesday came as a great shock to her family and friends.

            Last rites will be held today (Thursday) at 4:00 p.m., at the Luray Church of Christ with her pastor, Rev. Berl H. Brewer, in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

            Mrs. Marston was a daughter of Mrs. Annie Lee Chrisman Bell and the late Jacob Bell, of Luray, and was born on March 4, 1902. She is survived by her husband, Edward Marston, an employee of the Luray Textile plant, and twelve children: Mrs. James B. (Hilda) Burner, Mrs. Virgil (Evelyn) Woodward, Edward Marston, Jr., Mrs. Randolph (Elaine) Moyer, Mrs. Cletus (Belle) Griffith, Jr., Mrs. Leo (Eleanor) Gochenour, Mrs. George (Nancy) Cave, Miss Muriel Marston, Douglas, Janet, Kenneth and Donnie Bruce Marston, all of Luray. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren, a brother, Hubert E. Bell, a half-brother, Charlie Bell, of Martinsburg, W.Va. and two sisters: Mrs. Raymond (Edna) Campbell and Mrs. Weston (Paul) Campbell, of Luray. Two brothers, Buford E. Bell and Eldon Bell, are deceased. Two half sisters, Mrs. Minnie Burner and Mrs. Virgie Poe, are deceased.                                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Aug 1957

NANCY A. MAYE

            Mrs. Nancy Alice Maye, 76, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday of this week at her home east of Shenandoah after being in ill health for the past six months. She had been seriously ill for the past two weeks.

            Mrs. Maye was a lifetime resident of the community and was a devout member of the Shenandoah Pentecostal Church… She was born near Shenandoah on May 8, 1881 and was a daughter of the late Abraham and Sarah Jane Comer Smith. She was married to John S. Maye, who survives her with two daughters, Miss Sarah Maye and Mrs. Luther (Rhoda) Painter, of Stanley, and one son, Elbert Maye, at home. One sister, Mrs. W.H. (Josie) Slye, of Hagerstown, Md., two brothers, Hiram Smith, of Hagerstown, Md., and Charlie Smith, of Shenandoah, also survive as well as a granddaughter, Mrs. Lillard (Joann) Hilliard, whom she reared from infancy, and one great grandson, Ronnie Hilliard. One sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

            The Rev. Lawrence Rogers will conduct the last rites Saturday afternoon at two o’clock in the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home and burial will be in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Sep 1953***

MRS. ADA SUSAN MAYES

            Mrs. Ada Susan Mayes, 80, died at her home near Stanley on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. following an illness of six months...

            Born on March 22, 1873 at Stanley, Mrs. Mayes was a daughter of the late James W. Foltz and Susan Painter Foltz. She was a member of the Stanley Methodist Church. In 1902 she united in marriage with Elbert L. Mayes who survives. She also leaves a brother, John Foltz, of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Amos (Mattie) Sours, of near Luray.  A son is deceased.

            Her pastor, Rev. E.W. Rawings was in charge of the funeral on Monday at two o'clock from the Adventist Church and was assisted by Rev. Kurtz Brubaker. Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Aug 1950

MRS. KATE MAYES Found Dead At Home

            Mrs.  Artie Lessie (Kate) Mayes, 68, widow of Ernest Mayes, of near Stanley, was discovered missing from her home about 11 a.m. Thursday morning of last week and her body found sometime later in a 50 foot well containing 25 feet of water, into which she apparently jumped or fell. The body was recovered from the water about noon by the Luray Fire Department who were called soon after she was found missing by her daughter, Miss Elna Mayes, who resided with her. Miss Mayes had gone to a neighbor’s house and when she returned she said her mother could not be found. She then went to another neighbor’s Mrs. Luther Sours for help in locating her mother. They noticed the wooden top of the well was open and poked with a long pole into the water until they felt her body. A ladder was lower into the well by the fire company and her body was brought up.

            Mrs. Mayes had been ill for the past five years but recently appeared to be greatly improved.

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            She was born on April 13, 1882, the daughter of the late W.O. Nauman and Carrie Painter Nauman. She was a member of the Old School Baptist Church of Alma.

            She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Harry (Myra) Hilliards, Mrs. Harry (Ruby) Purdham, and Miss Elna Mayes, of Stanley, Mrs. Dewey (Maggie) Jenkins, of Berryville, Mrs. Claude (Madalyn) Sours, of Luray, Thurman Mayes, of Takoma Park, Md. And Charlie Mayes, of Bluemont, Va. Three children are deceased. Three brothers also survive, Grover Nauman, of Charles Town, and Lester and Jacob Nauman, both of Stanley. Another brother, Charles Nauman, preceded her in death in 1949.

            In early life she was united in marriage with James Ernest Mayes, who preceded her in death on May 23, 1941.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth conducted the funeral services at 3:00 p.m. Sunday from the home. Burial was in the family cemetery near the home.                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Jan 1952

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. MARY L. MAUCK

            Mrs. Mary L. Mauck, 90, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Jarrell, near Orange, Va., on December 22.

            A daughter of the late Albert and Kitty Nichols, she was born January 18, 1861, at Graves Mill, Va.

            She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Jarrell, of Orange, Va., with whom she made her home; four sons, Thomas W. Mauck, of Elkton, Va., Robert L. Mauck, of Orange, Va., Harry J. Mauck, of Madison, Va., and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Rosser, of Criglersville, Va., and one brother, Wood Nichols, of Brightwood, Va. Two children preceded her in death, Walter, in infancy, and J.T. Mauck, of Woodbridge, Va.

            The funeral services were held on Decemeber 24 from the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange. The Rev. Paul B. Wathington conducted the service. Burial took place in the Walkers Cemetery near Orange...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jul 1956             (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

ROBERT L. MCALLISTER

            Robert Lee McAlister, 78, retired farmer of the Comertown community, died at his home at 6:45 Friday evening following an illness of ten days.

            A son of the late William and Rebecca Comer McAlister, he was born in this community and spent his entire life here…

            He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Pearl Good, of Stanley; three sons, Rufus McAlister, at home, William McAlister, of Stanley, and James McAlister, of Jersey City, N.J., and three daughters, Mrs. Amos (Evelyn) Sly, of Elkton, Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Lilliard, of Stanley, and Mrs. Elwood (Nadine) Hammer, at home, a brother, William McAlister, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Kite, Miss Mittie and Miss Virginia McAlister, of near Shenandoah; twelve grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home, with the Rev. W. Henderson and the Rev. Laurence Rogers officiating. Burial took place in the McAlister Cemetery.                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jan 1957            (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

WM A. MCALISTER

            William Amos McAlister, 77, died at 6:25 Sunday morning at the Mountain View Nursing Home where he had been a patient for six days. On November 10, he suffered a stroke of paralysis and was a patient in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital until he was removed to the nursing home.

            Mr. McAlister retired as a machinist for the Norfolk and Western Railroad shop in Shenandoah about ten years ago… He was a skilled gardener and took great price in his garden.

            A son of the late Milton and Elizabeth Fisher McAlister, he was born March 9, 1879, at Newport. He spent most of his life in Shenandoah. On December 27, 1900 he was married ton Miss Parthenia Dean. In 1950 they observed their golden wedding anniversary.

            He was a member of the Verbena Lodge I.O.O.F.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Parthenia Dean McAlister; one daughter, Mrs. George (Pauline) Keddy, of Waynesboro; one son, William Oliver McAlister, of Fishersville; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, and six sisters.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home, with the Rev. Norman E. Allen in charge of the services. Burial took place in the Methodist Cemetery with graveside service in charge of the Odd Fellows.                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday April 26, 1956

JOHN WM. MCCOY

            John William McCoy, 72, well-known resident of the Stanley section, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 22nd, at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there several days. Mr. McCoy had been in failing health for the past five years…

            Mr. McCoy was a life-long resident of Stanley, having been born there on December 24, 1883, the son of the late Acrey McCoy and Becky J. Cubbage McCoy. He was a member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church.

            He was married to Miss Dora Lucas, who survives him with nine children: Richard C. McCoy, Helen McCoy, Vernie L. McCoy, Mrs. Elizabeth Good, Elwood C. McCoy, John E. McCoy and Robert L. McCoy, all of Stanley, Mrs. Lena Beahm and Mrs. Edna Shenk, both of Luray. One brother, Mart McCoy, two half-brothers, Melvin McCoy and Orie McCoy, both of Stanley, and three half sisters, Mrs. Mattie Dovel, Mrs. Mertie Campbell and Hattie McCoy, of Stanley, also survive as do twelve grandchildren. One daughter is deceased.

            The Rev. P.A Freed had charge of the funeral service Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern and burial was in the chapel cemetery.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Apr 1958

MARCELLUS MCCOY

            Marcellus McCoy, 80, well-known Stanley resident, passed away at his home at 1:20 p.m. Monday, March 31st after being in failing health for three years…

            Mr. McCoy, a son of the late Acre McCoy and Becky Jane McCoy, was born at Stanley on March 22, 1878. Her was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            On July 28, 1919 he was married to Miss Evangeline Campbell, who survives him.

            Four sons, Frank McCoy, of Fairfax, Va., and Clarence McCoy, Earl McCoy and John Paul McCoy, all of Stanley, nine grandchildren and the following half brothers and sisters also survive. Mrs. Mattie Dovel, Miss Ora McCoy, Miss Seddie McCoy, Mrs. Mertie Campbell and Melvin McCoy, all of Stanley.

            The Rev. John Henderson and Rev. G.A. Cave were in charge of the funeral Wednesday morning, April 2nd at eleven o’clock in the Dovel Hollow Church. Burial was in the McCoy Family Cemetery.                                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Aug 1957

WILLIAM MCCOY

            William McCoy, 84, one of the last surviving blacksmiths of the county, died at the University Hospital in Charlottesville at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, August 17th. Mr. McCoy had been in failing health for several years but had only been in the hospital for one day…

            A son of the late James and Sarah McCoy, he was born at Stanley on August 14, 1873. He was a blacksmith by trade and lived in the Pine Grove community, near Stanley, all his life. He was a member of the Hilliard’s Chapel Pentecostal Church.

            His wife, the former Miss Nannie Good, preceded him in death in November, 1954.

            Three sons, Edward McCoy and Rufus McCoy, of Stanley, and John McCoy, of Cheverly, Md., survive. One brother, John McCoy, and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Cubbage and Mrs. Sally McCoy, all of Stanley, also survive. Three sons and three daughters are deceased.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Feb 1952

MRS. MARGARET E. MCDORMAN

            Mrs. Margaret E. Plum McDorman, 76, died Thursday, January 31, at a convalescent home in Martinsburg, W.Va., following an illness of several weeks.

            The widow of the late Charles McDorman, she was born and spent her early life in Shenandoah. She had lived in Martinsburg for 35 years. She was the daughter of the late John L. and Sarah Milton Plum, of Shenandoah.

            She was a loyal and faithful member of the Salvation Army and was active in the work of her church until just before her passing. Mrs. McDorman had attended Sunday School without missing a Sunday in ten years. This is more remarkable because of total blindness for the past 20 years.

            She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Brooks, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Miss Maude McDorman, of Baltimore; and one brother, Willie H. Plum, of Shenandoah, and ten grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death several years ago.

            Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Burial took place at two o’clock Saturday afternoon in the E.U.B. Cemetery in Shenandoah. The graveside services was conducted by the Rev. P.W. Fisher.             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jan 1953***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. MATILDA MEADOWS

            Mrs. Matilda Catherine Meadows, 93, widow of Thomas W. Meadows, and one of Elkton's oldest residents, died Saturday afternoon at 4:30 at her home.

            Mrs. Meadows was a daughter of the late Rev. John W. and Elizabeth Smith Jolletts. She was a member of the Jollett's Methodist Church...

            Surviving are the following children: W.B. Meadows, Crimora; J.W. Meadows, of Baltimore; C.M. Meadows, of Waynesboro; Mrs. Frank (Lilly) Higgs, Toano; Mrs. C.Z. (Maddie) Smith, Mrs. J.M. (Maggie) Smith, of Shenandoah; Mrs. L.L. (Mallie) Baugher, Mrs. T.W. (Rosetta) Eppard and Mrs. C.E. (Nora) Dearing, all of Elkton. She also leaves one brother, John W. Jollett, of Baltimore. Surviving also are fifty grandchildren, ninety-five great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Armenta Stanley, and one son, C.T. Meadows, preceded her in death.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from the Furnace Methodist Church. The Rev. S.F. Fridley and the Rev. C.K. Hackley were in charge of the services and burial was in the family cemetery at Jolletts...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1959***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

WILLIAM D. MEADOWS

            William Dorsey Meadows, 83, of Crimora, Va., died at 7:06 p.m. Monday, December 28th at the Waynesboro Community Hospital after a long illness.

            He was a member of the Jolletts Methodist Church where he served as a trustee most of his adult life. Born April 18, 1876 in Page County, he was a son of the late Thomas Wilson and Mathilda Jolletts Meadows.

            Mr. Meadows is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Mattie Taylor Meadows, five sons, Clarence B. Meadows, Lewis W. Meadows of Waynesboro; Elmer R. Meadows and Alvah R. Meadows, both of Crimora; Howard R. Meadows of Newport News; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Eppard and Mrs. Margaret Walton, both of Waynesboro. Two brothers, Wesley Meadows of Baltimore, Md.; and C.M. Meadows of Waynesboro also survive as do five sisters, Mrs. Nora Derring, Mrs. Rosetta Eppard and Mrs. Lester Baugher, all of Elkton; Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Mattie Smith, both of Shenandoah; a number of grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

            The body will be placed in the Furnace Methodist Church near Elkton, today (Thursday) at noon where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. with the Rev. E.C. Day, assisted by the Rev. J.E. Powell in charge, with interment in Jolletts Cemetery, Page County...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1957

MRS. JOSEPH MENEFEE Dies

            Mrs. Emma Jane Burner Menefee, 84, one of Luray’s oldest citizens, died at 11:45 a.m., Friday, March 22nd at the Page Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Menefee had been in failing health for a number of years but had only been a patient in the hospital for eight hours…

            Mrs. Menefee was born in the Leaksville community on November 28, 1872 and was a daughter of the late Hamilton P. Burner and Dolly Price Burner. She was a member of the Luray Methodist Church.

            She was married to Joseph Menefee, who preceded her in death in June, 1935.

            She made her home with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Menefee Grant, who faithfully tended her needs for years.

            One daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Cockey, of Plymouth, California, survives her with three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One brother, John Burner, of Luray, and two sisters, Mrs. John (Effie) Wilkerson, of Boonesboro, Md., and Mrs. Reggie (Nellie) McNealy, of Sparta, Michigan, also survive. One son, Lee Menefee, died in 1949.

            Last rites were held in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at three o’clock with the Rev. O.L. Martin in charge and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Feb 1954

MRS. JAMES F. MILTON

            Mrs. Eva Jane Kite Milton, 80, widow of James F. Milton, died Friday, Feb. 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melvin W. Riner, of Richmond, following an illness of several years.

            Mr. and Mrs. Milton were both born in Shenandoah and resided here for years following their marriage. They later moved to Gordonsville, where he was engaged in farming. After her husband’s death, Mrs. Milton resided with her daughters.

            A daughter of the late George W., and Mary Ellen Kite, she was born near Shenandoah, and lived here until they moved to Gordonsville. Mrs. Milton was an active member of the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church.

            She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Melvin Riner, of Richmond; Mrs. Flora Klouser, of York, Pa.; and Mrs. Gilbert Coiner, of Culpeper, and one son, John Milton, of Petersburg, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also two sisters survive, Mrs. Kirby F. (Belle) Booton, of Elkton, and Mrs. John (Lee) Perdue, of Roanoke.

            Funeral services were conducted by Dr. J.J. Scherer from Preddy’s Funeral Home, at Orange, Va., at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Interment took place in Maplewood Cemetery at Gordonsville.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Nov 1950

MRS. MODISETT Dies At Home

            Mrs. Lillye Mae Modisett, 64, wife of Clyde H. Modisett, of Luray, died suddenly at her home in east Luray on Thursday, October 26th, at 6 p.m. Her death came as a shock to her many friends and relatives as she was ill for only a few minutes…

            The deceased was born on December 20, 1885, the daughter of the late John Seekford and Virginia Aleshire Seekford, of Stanley.

            She was a devout member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Luray.

            Surviving her is her husband, Clyde H. Modisett, whom she married on March 28, 1907, and one son, Edwin R. Modisett, of Silver Spring, Md. She also leaves one brother, Ben H. Seekford, of Washington, D.C.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Leaksville Christian Church Sunday at 2 p.m., with Elder A.F. Sudduth officiating, assisted by Rev. R.E. Newton. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Sep 1951***

MRS. FANNIE MORRIS

            Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Morris, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Courtney, of Stanley, at noon on Sunday, September 8th, after an illness of two weeks...

            Mrs. Morris, born on May 18, 1870, in the Alma community, was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Ann Knight. Her husband, Beauregard Morris, preceded her in death on September 23, 1945.

            Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Rosie) Courtney, Mrs. Frank (Edith) Freeze and Mrs. Lee (Nannie) Shenk, all of Stanley. Two brothers, John and Isaac Knight, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Price, of Stanley, also survive.

            Rev. A.F. Sudduth was in charge of the funeral rites held on Monday at two o'clock from the Alma Lutheran Church. Burial was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Apr 1957***

MRS. NAUMAN Dies                      (EMMA)

            Mrs. Emma Jane Nauman, a native of Luray, died of burns received in a fire in Chesterville, O., on March 23rd. Mrs. Nauman, a daughter of the late Russell and Dolly Jenkins, of Alma, was born in Luray on May 3, 1872.

            She was united in marriage with George W. Nauman, who preceded her in death in 1949. To this union were born, all of whom are living: Charles Nauman, of Galena, Ohio; Mrs. Harry Walters, of Washington, D.C.; Ernest, of Sparta, Ohio; Wilmer Nauman, of Wilmington, Delaware; Leroy Nauman, Fredicktown, Ohio; Albert Nauman, of Marengo, Ohio; Robert Nauman, of Fredericktown, Ohio; Mrs. Clyde Higgins, of San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Don Taylor, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and Mrs. J.D. Kennedy, of Mansfield, Ohio. Also surviviving are 28 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and a brother, David Jenkins, of Columbus, Ohio.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 May 1953

MARTIN LUTHER NAUMAN Dies At Stanley

            Martin Luther Nauman, 92, died Saturday, May 13th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.T. Case, of Stanley.

            Mr. Nauman had been ill for sometime and had been making his home with his children in Stanley and Shenandoah.

            He was born at Stanley on February 17, 1858.

            Surviving are four children: Mrs. W.T. Case and Clarence Nauman, of Stanley, and Mrs, J.W. Phillips and V.M. Nauman, of Shenandoah. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His wife and five children preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.E. Tucker at the Stanley Baptist Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m.                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Feb 1955

SOLON NAUMAN

            Joseph Solon Nauman, 74, retired carpenter, died at the P.M. Hospital at 5:40 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, after being a patient there for only eight hours…

            Mr. Nauman, a son of the late Siram and Christena Pence Nauman, was born at Stanley on May 16, 1880. For many years he was a carpenter by trade, having worked in Harrisonburg, Falls Church and Arlington. Five years ago he retired coming to Stanley where he resided for the remainder of his lifetime. He was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, O.F.A., and was very active in this organization. He was the last member of his family.

            On July 4, 1904, he was united in marriage with Miss Clara E. Turner, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Alease) Moody, of Arlington. Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. One son and four daughters are deceased.

            Last rites were conducted at 2 p.m., Monday at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern with Rev. John Henderson and Rev. John Aleshire in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1957

Last Rites for VERNON M. NAUMAN

            Last rites were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Christian Church for Vernon Martin Nauman, 69, who died at 5:30 Wednesday morning at his home on Second Street after an illness of only several days.

            Mr. Nauman served the Norfolk and Western Railroad as an engineer for 51 years and had received his diamond pin from the company May 28, 1955. He was well known and highly respected on the Shenandoah Division.

            A son of the late Martin L. and Rebecca Graves Nauman, he was born May 26, 1886, at Stanley where he spent his early childhood. He was married July 23, 1940 to Miss Fannie Workman, of Shenandoah.

            He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, and the Norfolk and Western Veterans Association.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie W. Nauman, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Sudie Workman, who resided with them; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Phillips, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Daisy Case, of Stanley. Funeral services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. Norman E. Allen. Burial took place in the EUB Cemetery.                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jun 1951***

MRS. ANNIE L. NICHOLS

            The death of Mrs. Annie L. Nichols, 80, occurred at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Breeden, of East Luray...

            Mrs. Nichols was a native of Rappahannock County, where she was born on Nov. 21, 1870, a daughter of the late Lafayette and Elizabeth Breeden Williams, and the widow of David W. Nichols, whom she married in 1886. She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church.

            Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, were her three children: Malcolm R. and David R. Nichols and Mrs. Edith Mae Miller. She leaves three grandchildren, a brother, Edward W. Williams, of Pennsylvania, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Breeden, of Luray. Deceased brothers and sisters are: Mrs. James Monger, Mrs. Florence McDonnell and W.E. and Elijah Williams.

            The body remained at the Bradley Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral on Monday afternoon when it was taken to Morning Star Lutheran Church. Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the service and burial was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec. 1950

JAMES A. NICHOLS, Berry Hollow, Dies

            James Arthur Nichols, 76, well known in Page County, where he had a number of relatives, died on Wednesday of last week, following a long illness. He had spent some time in the University Hospital, Charlottesville, undergoing two major operations, one for hernia and the other pernicious gland trouble. Mr. Nichols for many years had followed the trade of making axe handles and shingles, work that has kept him busy for many years until his health began to fail a little more than a year ago. In earlier life he often made walking trips to Luray, selling axe handles, hemlock and spruce pine ornamental trees. Many years ago he often paid visits to James P. (“Big Jim”) Nichols at the latter’s home on the Boom. He was a man of powerful physical strength, often winning prizes attesting to his ability in lifting heavy weights. In one of his lifting contests at Madison Court House when he was 56 years old he lifted a rock weighing 400 pounds, from the ground at the same exhibiting holding at arm’s length “a sacked up” rock weighing 128 pounds. He was also a relative of the late William Nichols, who alternately made his home in Page County and Powell’s Fort Shenandoah County. His home was in Berry Hollow, near Old Rag Mountain. For a number of years he had been making his home with different children living in different parts of Madison, Greene and Louisa Counties.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Jul 1953***

PHILIP OFFENBACKER

            Misses Mary and Martha Brubaker have received a letter from Mrs. Ward Prince, of St. Paris, Ohio, informing of the death of their father, Philip Offenbacker, at the Piqua Memorial Hospital, Piqua, Ohio, on Monday morning, July 13...

            Funeral services were held in St. Paris on July 16.

            Philip Offenbacker was born July 31, 1867, a son of the late Frank and Dolly Tobin Offenbacker, of Leaksville, Page County. He was the owner of several farms near St. Paris. He went to Ohio in the 1890's where he married Miss Ella Smoot who passed away about six years ago.

            He leaves four children, all married and living in Ohio: Wilber Offenbacker, Lee Offenbacker, Mrs. Ward Prince and Mrs. Darrell Poorman, all of St. Paris. He also leaves one sister Mrs. Lessie Lynch, of Washington, D.C. A sister, Mrs. Jacob D. Frazier, is deceased.

*** I think the begining of the article is misleading. I think they meant that Mrs. Ward Prince was refering to her father Philip Offenbacker. Insteadof "their" it should probably be "her".

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Aug 1950

MRS. JULIA OWENS Succumbs

            Mrs. Julia E. Buracker Owens, 83, of Stanley, was found dead in her home at Jordan Hollow by her son, Ward Owens, on Thursday night, August 10th. According to county coroner, Dr. George H. Long, death was due to a heart attack and she had probably died early in the morning.

            The deceased had been a lifelong resident of the Stanley community where she was born on March 16, 1867. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Lucretia Buracker. Her husband, Charles D. Owens, whom she married in September, 1887, preceded her in death a number of years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church.

            Surviving are a son, Ward Owens, of Stanley, and an adopted son, George Leonard Owens, of Silver Springs, Md. A daughter, Mrs. David (Rachael) Gray, is deceased.

            Mrs. Owens also leaves three sisters: Mrs. R.E. (Crimora) Breeden, of Stanley, Va., Mrs. Moss (Cornelia) Broyles, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. John (Ada) Bender, of Liberty, Mo.; twelve grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. A brother, Rupter Buracker of Platt City, Mo., is also deceased.

            Last rites took place at Graves Chapel on Saturday with Rev. Berl H. Brewer officiating.                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Jul 1959***

MRS. LAURA JANE OWENS

            Mrs. Laura Jane Owens, 84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.G. Lightner, Beverly Manor Court, Staunton, at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, July 12, after a long illness.

            Born April 3, 1875, in Page County, she was a daughter of the late George Thomas and Catherine Sours Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband John Henry Owens, on March 23, 1952.

            Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. R.G. Lightner, Staunton; Mrs. P.H. Childress, Waynesboro, and Mrs. D.S. Whitesell, Stuarts Draft; one son, William Lester Owens; one brother, Edward Jones, Page County; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Kite, Armstrong, Ill.; Mrs. Effie Mauck, Luray, and Mrs. Augusta Cave, Charles Town, W.Va.; five grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Etter Funeral Home by Harvey G. Powell. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Nov 1955

MRS. DELLA L. PAINTER

            Mrs. Della Lee Painter, 71, wife of Harvey M. Painter, of Stanley, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at the R.M. Hospital after being ill for nine weeks…

            A daughter of the late Henry Petefish and Angeline Painter Petefish, she was born at Stanley on Nov. 27, 1883, and spent her entire life in Page County……. a devout member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church.

            She was married to Harvey M. Painter on Nov. 25, 1901. Mr. Painter survives her with the following children: Leon M. Painter, of Aliquippa, Pa., Mrs. E.A. (Linda V.) Bradley, of Stanley, Gilbert A. Painter, of Verbena, Robert L. Painter, of Stanley, Mrs. Fred (Jeanette) Walters, of Belle Air, Md., Harvey G. Painter and J. Medford Painter, of Stanley. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, two brothers, Leonard Petefish, of Rileyville, and Elmer Petefish, of Stanley and one sister, Mrs. Lottie Painter.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth and Elder F.E. Thompson will conduct the last rites Friday morning at 11 o’clock at the Alma Baptist Church. Interment will be in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Mar 1954

EDWARD W. PAINTER

            Edward Walter Painter, 81, died at his home at the Roudabush Orchards on Friday morning of last week after an illness of two weeks…

            Born in Stanley, Mr. Painter moved to Luray in 1923 and had been employed in orchard work for a number of years. He was a son of the late Henry and Ruth Breeden Painter and was born on July 25, 1872. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

            His wife, Miss Mary Frye, whom he married in October, 1895, survives with the following children: Leonard L., of Stanley, Paul F., and Riley S., of Luray, Mrs. Noah (Mabel) Painter, of Stanley, Mrs. Amos (Nellie) Shenk, Mrs. Evereett (Vida) Seekford, Miss Linda Painter, Mrs. Marion (Mona) Jobe, Mrs. James (Vivian) Courtney, Mrs. Claude (Vesta) Southery and Mrs. Richard (Lodesta) Jobe, all of Luray. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. T.E. (Della) Phillips, of Stanley, forty-five grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister are deceased.

            Elder John Mitchell conducted the funeral on Sunday at 3 p.m., from the Stanley Adventist Church and burial was in the church cemetery.                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Dec 1957

            MRS. ELLA B. PAINTER

            Mrs. Ella B. Painter, 91, widow of John Wm. Painter, of Stanley, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Monday, December 23rd, at the Page Memorial Hospital after being a patient there only three days…

            Mrs. Painter, a daughter of the late Peter S. Dovel and Betty S. Petefish Dovel, was born at Stanley on September 15, 1866. She was a loyal and faithful member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church…

            Her husband, John William Painter, preceded her in death on November 19, 1936.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Ethel) Aleshire and Mrs. Norma Painter, of Stanley, and two sons, Ray Painter of Stanley and Charlie Painter, of Shenandoah Junction , W.Va.

            Her pastor, Elder C.E. Clough, officiated at the last rites Thursday afternoon, December 26th, at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church and interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Apr 1959***

LEWIS W. PAINTER Dies

            Wilmer Lewis Painter, 81, well-known Stanley resident, died at his home Thursday morning, April 16th...

            Mr. Painter was a son of the late Joseph and Polly Ann Foltz Painter and was born at Stanley on August 10, 1877...

            He was a retired highway department employee. On December 31, 1903 he was united in marriage with Millie Pearl Sours. Mrs. Painter survives him with six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Suter of Harrisonburg; Mrs. Floyd (Addie) Blosser of Stanley; Mrs. Austin (Elrie) Sellers of Harrisonburg; Mrs. Harold (Zettie) Suter of Dayton; Mrs. William (Cleo) Blevins of Baltimore, Md.; James W. Painter; Miss Willanna Painter of Arlington. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. James (Bessie) Fadley of Charles Town, W.Va.; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One son is deceased.

            Elder C.E. Clough, pastor of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, officiated at the last rites Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Stanley Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jan 1952***

MRS. RUSSELL PAINTER Dies After Illness

            Mrs. Lorraine Ray Painter, aged 50 years, 1 month and 9 days, of Euclid Ave., Charles Town, W.Va., died at the Charles Town General Hospital at 8 a.m., Dec. 12, 1951, after a brief illness.

            Mrs. Painter was born in Stanley, Va., on Nov. 3, 1901, the daughter of Edward Painter of Luray, Va., and the late Mrs. Bessie Good Painter, who preceded her in death 19 years ago.

            She is survived by her husband, Charles Russell Painter, and her father, Edward Painter, who resides in Luray, Va., and the following children: Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Vorous, of Berryville, Va., Mrs. Harry (Maude) Mercer, of Euclid Ave., Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. Victor (Eva) Peterson of Ransen Ave., Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. Carroll (Catherine) Painter, of Stanley, Va., Mrs. Norman (Mildred Lee) Comer, of Brunswick, Md., Misses Becky, Nancy and Peggy Painter, and two sons, Charles Russell, Jr., and Eddie Lee at home. Mrs. Painter is also survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Mamie Mitchell, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; Mrs. Edmund Smallwood, of Charles Town, W.Va.; Mrs. Leo Kain, and Mrs. Howard Manuel, both of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., two brothers: Leo Painter, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Carl Painter, of Washington, D.C.

            Funeral services were conducted at the late home on Euclid Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m., by the Eld. Robert Hiller, of the Charles Town Methodist Church.

            Interment was in the Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Feb 1952

MRS. MARY C. (CARRIE) PAINTER

            Mrs. Mary Caroline (Carrie) Painter, an aged Page County native, passed away at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 10, at the Miller Nursing Home in Woodstock. She had been in ill health since September, 1950…….

            “Carrie” as she was known to her family and friends was born on August 6, 1858, in Page County, the daughter of the late Franklin Mayes and Sarah E. Price Mayes. She was a member of the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church.

            The deceased had been a resident of Mud Pike for many years, but after her illness spent sometime in the P.M. Hospital and had been a patient at the Miller Nursing Home for three weeks before her demise.

            The following children survive: Mrs. Lizzie Burner, Mrs. Myrtle Jenkins, Sheldon Painter, Noah Painter and Raymond Painter, all of Luray. Two children are deceased. Her husband, Charles W. Painter, preceded her in death on May 22, 1932. Two brothers, F.L. Mayes and Elbert Mayes, of Stanley, also survive.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth, assisted by the Rev. R.E. Newton, officiated at the last rites held Saturday at 2 o’clock from the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Oct 1959***

Last Rites for PETE PAINTER

            The body of Peter Painter of Jefferson County, W.Va., was brought here by the Smith and Strider Funeral Directors of Charles Town, W. Virginia, on last Monday and was buried in the S.D.A. Cemetery by the side of his late wife, Mrs. Viola Blosser Painter.

            Mr. Painter was a son of the late Isaac and Barbara Painter. He was born near Stanley, Va., and reached the age of 89 years.

            In his earlier boyhood, he was sought by farmers as an expert hand in sprouting.

            He married Miss Viola Blosser and to this union six children were born. Three of which preceded him in death. Three survive him and accompanied the body here.

            A number of years ago he moved his family from Luray to Jefferson County, W.Va., where he lived until his passing.

            Besides his three children, Gladys, James and Francis, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Victoria Mayes.

            A minister from the Pentecostal Church accompanied the family here and had charge of the funeral services...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 May 1958

MRS. SARAH PAINTER

            Mrs. Sarah Lula Painter, 70, widow of Marvin L. Painter, died at 11 p.m. Monday May 5th at the Page Memorial Hospital after being a patient there for six weeks…

            Mrs. Painter was born March 1, 1888 in Virginia , Illinois. She was married to Marvin L. Painter, who preceded her in death.

            She was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church.

            One son, Virgil L. Painter, of Washington, D.C., and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Boyd, of Mason City, Ill. And Mrs. Bertha Ater, of Ashland, Ill., survive her.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth will officiate at the last rites today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Stanley S.D.A. Church and interment will be in the church cemetery.                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Aug 1957

MRS. W.T. PAINTER

            Mrs. William T. Painter, 82, of Luray, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, August 15th, in the Front Haven Nursing Home in Front Royal, after being in failing health for several years.

            A native of Louisa County, Aleen Celeste Painter was born on February 27, 1875, a daughter of the late Thomas D. Strong and Betty Durvin Strong. She was a member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church and was well liked by everyone who knew her. Her husband, William T. Painter, whom she married on June 28, 1899, survives her as do the following children: Thomas W. Painter and Lawrence E. Painter, of Connelsville, Pa., C. Homer Painter, of Cleveland, Ohio, Hugh W. Painter, of Camp Polk, La., Mrs. Iva Koch, of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Dora King and Mrs. Virginia Clatterbuck, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Kathleen Derrow, of Washington D.C. Also surviving are the following half brothers and sisters: Andrew Strong, of Clarksburg, W.Va., George Strong and Harry Strong, of Princeton, W.Va., Ferdinand Strong, Roy Strong, Mrs. Virginia Haines and Miss Mary Strong, all of Clifton Forge, Va., and William Strong, of Charlottesville, Va.

            Elder John Loor, a former pastor, conducted the funeral services Sunday afternoon at two o’clock in the chapel at The Bradley Funeral Home and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Aug 1950

MRS. LAVINIAH PENDERGAST Succumbs

            Mrs. Lavinia Pendergast, 88 years, died Sunday morning, August 6th, at 7:00 a.m. at the P.M. Hospital, following a very short illness. She was taken to the hospital Saturday.

            The deceased was born on January 29, 1872, in the south portion of Page County, and was the daughter of John G. Hockman and Elizabeth Foltz Hockman.

            She was a devout member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Grove Hill.

            In 1898, she married James Pendergast, of Stanley, who survives her.

            One sister, Mrs. E.P. (Zula) Louderback, of Elkton, also survives. Two brothers, James W. Hockman and J.P. Hockman, and three sisters, Mrs. Peter (Mary C.) Foltz, Mrs. George (Emma) Strole, and Mrs. Edward (Bertie L.) Hammer, are deceased.

            Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 8th, at 3:00 p.m.                                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Jan 1958

MRS. LUCY PRICE

            Mrs. Lucy Price, 75, well-known Stanley resident, passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, January 17th at the Blue Ridge Sanitorium after being a patient there since August of last year…

            Mrs. Price, a daughter of the late Jacob Knight and Mary Ann Good Knight, was born at Stanley on March 12, 1882. She was a member of the Stanley Methodist Church.

            Her husband, Benjamin Price, preceded her in death in 1937.

            One son, Edgar Price, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and four daughters, Mrs. Leo (Daisy) Price, of Luray and Mrs. Edward (Polly) Short, and Mrs. Charlie (Agnes) Pendergast, and Mrs. Harry (Ollie) Dean, of Stanley, survive as do forty grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren.

            The Rev. R.K. Nevitt and Rev. J.E. Tucker were in charge of the last rites Monday morning at eleven o’clock in the chapel at The Bradley Funeral Home and interment was in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery.                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Jun 1953***

JOSEPH MARTIN PRINTZ

            Joseph Martin Printz, 83, died at his home in Hunt, N.Y., on Thursday, May 14th...

            Mr. Printz was born at Leaksville, near Luray, on August 6, 1869. He was a son of Jacob A. and Elizabeth Sours Printz. He was united in marriage with Libbie Snyder, of New York, who survives along with two brothers, Arthur C. Printz, of Rileyville, and Will L. Printz, of Luray.

            Funeral services were held at the Pilot Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Sunday with burial in the Grove Hill Cemetery in New York...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1955

MRS. CHARLES E. PROPES

            Mrs. Pearl N. Cubbage Propes, 60 wife of Charles E. Propes, died suddenly at 3:15 a.m., at her home. Although Mrs. Propes had been in ill health for several years, her death came as a shock to her family and friends.

            A daughter of the late Robert L. and Mattie Plum Cubbage, she was born and spent her entire life in Shenandoah. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Shenandoah. She was united in marriage to Charles Propes on September 28, 1913.

            Mrs. Propes owned and operated the Home Grocery for the past 16 years……

            She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Propes, a cousin, Robert Plum, whom she reared, a sister, Mrs. Lula Triggs, of Shenandoah; two nephews, Billy and Boyd Triggs, also of Shenandoah. A brother and sister died in infancy.

            Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First Baptist Church….. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. James H. Fox, assisted by Rev. E.E. Sumpter, of Broadway, a former pastor. Burial took place in Rest Haven Cemetery.                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Apr 1958

ERNEST L. PURDHAM

            Ernest Lee Purdham, 64, of Stanley, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 13th at the University Hospital, Charlottesville after being a patient there for several days…

            Mr. Purdham was born at Stanley on March 13, 1894 and was a son of the late John Purdham and Virginia Duncan Purdham. He was a sawmill operator and carpenter. He was also a veteran of World War I.

            Mr. Purdham was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Carrie Wilson, died in 1941. He is survived by his second wife, the former Miss Nellie Short, and the following children: Mrs. Virginia Shephard, Gilbert L. Purdham and Ernest L. Purdham, all of Stanley, and Mrs. Juanita Kelly, of Rockville, Md. One sister, Mrs. Pearl Aleshire, of Shenandoah, and three brothers, Wiley Purdham, Arthur Purdham and Ray Purdham, all of Stanley, also survive. One brother and one sister are deceased.

            The Rev. J.E. Tucker conducted the last rites Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock at the Graves Chapel Methodist Church and interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5     Jul 1956

Death of J.M. PURDHAM

            Joseph Martin Purdham, 82, a retired Norfolk and Western Railway Section Foreman, died Tuesday at 12:35 p.m. at the home of his son, Carl Purdham. He had been in ill health for the past two months and became critical for the past two days.

            A son of the late Thomas G. and Virenda Breeden Purdham, he was born April 1, 1874 at Stanley, where he spent his early life. He had been a member of the First Christian Church for forty years, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way.

            Mr. Purdham was widely known on the Shenandoah Division…

            On December 29, 1899 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Florence Gray, of Stanley, who preceded him in death on November 20, 1953.

            He is survived by one son, Carl Purdham, of Shenandoah; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. James Nauman and Miss Cora Purdham, of Hagerstown, Md., and Mrs. Barbara Scherer, of Baltimore, Md.

            He was also preceded in death by a son, a daughter, a grandson, five brothers and five sisters.

            Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home, with his pastor, the Rev. Norman E. Allen and Rev. John W. Henderson, officiating. Burial took place in the Graves Chapel Cemetery at Marksville.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Nov 1953***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. J.M. PURDHAM

            Mrs. Emma Florence Purdham, 80, wife of Joseph Martin Purdham, died Friday at 6:20 p.m., at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital a few hours after being admitted...

            A daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Burns Gray, of Stanley, she was born August 28, 1873. She spent the early part of her life in the Stanley section. She was a member of the Graves Chapel Methodist Church near Stanley.

            On Dec. 28, 1899, she was united in marriage to Joseph Martin Purdham, also of Stanley. They had resided in Shenandoah for the past 45 years...

            She is survived by her husband, Joseph Martin Purdham, one son, Carl Purdham, of Shenandoah; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Graves Chapel Methodist Church near Stanley. The services were conducted by the Rev. C.K. Hackley. Burial took place in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1951***

Mrs. Purdham Dies In W.Va.             (MRS. LYDIA PURDHAM)

            Mrs. Lydia Purdham, 88, died at a nursing home in Martinsburg, W.Va., on Monday morning, Jan. 29th.

            She was born on April 2, 1866, the daughter of the late Jack Knight and Ella Southers Knight.

            Her husband, Martin Purdham, preceded her in death sometime ago.

            The body was brought here this week for services and burial which will be conducted from the Luray Christian Church today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., by the Rev. Berl H. Brewer. Burial will take place in the Graves Chapel Cemetery near Stanley.

            Three children, Fred Purdham, of Luray, Reese Purdham, of Wilmington, Del., and James Purdham, of Ruckersville, Va., survive, along with a brother, Isaac Knight, of Grottoes, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Sours, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and seven grandchildren.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Oct 1951***

WILLIAM MILTON PURDHAM

            William Milton Purdham, 80, died at the Page Memorial Hospital at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday after a brief illness...

            The deceased was a retired Norfolk and Western employee.

            He was born on Nov. 1, 1870, at Stanley, a son of the late Thomas and Virinda Breeden Purdham. Twice married, his first wife, Anna M. Short, passed away on Sept. 8, 1899. His second wife, the former Flora B. Judy, survives along with three daughters by the first marriage: Mrs. Claude (Ollie) Foltz, Mrs. Charlie (Edna) Foltz and Mrs. R.B. (Ruby) Short, all of Stanley. He also leaves a brother, Martin Purdham, of Shenandoah, and three sisters: Mrs. Lillie Clipp, of Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. Cora Purdham, of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Mattie Nauman.

            Rev. Josiah Andrew officiated at the last rites held on Monday from Graves Chapel at three o'clock and burial was in the chapel cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1950

Death of MRS. JENNIE S. RICKARD

            The death of Mrs. Jennie Strickler Rickard, 74, on Monday night at her home northwest of town, marks the passing of another of Luray’s older and highly-esteemed citizens. Mrs. Rickard had been in ill health for the past year.

            Born on September 5, 1875, she was a daughter of the late Pendleton D. Kibler and Dollie Strickler Kibler. Her entire life was spent in this county.

            Her husband, A. Trenton Rickard, passed away on July 14, 1946.

            She is survived by a step-son, Otis Rickard, of Luray, and the following brothers and sisters: David A. Kibler, of Luray, Mrs. Annie Strickler, of Lake Bay, Washington, Mrs. Ida Shenk, of Kimball, and Mrs. Carrie Dofflemoyer, of Hagerstown.

            Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) at two o’clock from Bradley’s Funeral Home with Rev. Kern Eutsler in charge. Burial will be in the Brubaker family cemetery near the White House bridge.                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Nov 1950            (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

Last Rites For MRS. PAMILY J. RINACA

            Last rites were held for Mrs. Pamily Jane Rinaca, 83, widow of the late Charles Franklin Rinaca at the Fields Methodist Church at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Rinaca died Saturday at 11:25 a.m., following an illness of several months.

            A daughter of the late Martin and Pharanae Stepp, of Grove Hill, she was born Feb. 25, 1876. She had spent most of her life in Shenandoah. She resided in Orange, Va., from 1895 until 1925. Her husband preceded her in death in 1899.

            She was an active member of the Methodist Church…

            She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eva Schwalbe, of Shenandoah, one son, Dewey Rinaca, of Falls Church, one brother, Andrew J. Stepp, of Shenandoah, nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

            One son, U.S. Rinaca, and a sister, Mrs. Belle Eaton, preceded her in death.

            A prayer services with the family and pallbearers was held at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 1:30 o’clock on Monday afternoon where the body had laid in state until the hort of the funeral which was held at 2:00 o’clock at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Martin White conducting the service, assisted by the Rev. Francis Hunt. Interment took place in the Rinaca Cemetery near Shenandoah.                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Jan 1958

MRS. LUCY L. RITTER

            Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Lucy Lee Ritter, 74, of Kearnstown, Va. Mrs. Ritter died at the Winchester Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 21st.

            Mrs. Ritter was born at Alma on January 27, 1884, a daughter of the late Noah and Sarah Frances Seekford. Her husband preceded her in death.

            Four children and the following brother and sisters survive: Grover Seekford, of Luray; Mrs. Liddie Detrow, of Harrisonburg, Va., Mrs. Maggie McKay, of Winchester; and Mrs. George Ritter, of Winchester, Va.

            Last rites will take place today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in Winchester.                                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Mar 1950

MRS. LULA FRANCES SAMPSON Succumbs

            Mrs. Lula Frances Sampson, 75, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.L. Aleshire, of Pine Grove, on Wednesday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. She had been in ill health for the past six months.

            Born on July 12, 1875, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Breeden, of Page County.

            Surviving is her husband, Thomas W. Sampson, and the following children: Mrs. R.L. (Annie) Aleshire, of Stanley, and Joseph Purdham, of Cumberland, Md. Two brothers and a sister, Judy Breeden of Stanley, and Morgan Breeden and Mrs. Lillie Meadows of Elkton, also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thornton, of Yancey, Va., at 2 p.m. Friday from St. George’s Mission in Pine Grove with burial in Gray Cemetery.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jul 1954

B.N. SEAL

            Benjamin Noah Seal, 72, a well known farmer of the No. 2 Furnace section, died at his home on Tuesday morning at 10:35. He had been in good health until Monday when he was stricken and his sudden passing came as a great shock to his family and many friends.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Seal, and four sons, Russell Seal, of Washington; Wilson Seal, Clarence Seal and Lud Seal, of No. 2. Furnace, and two daughters, Mrs. Cecil McDivett, of Washington, and Mrs. Gus Vasilin, of Washington. He also leaves 12 grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Lucy Buracker, of Stanley, and one brother, Will Seal, of Waynesboro, also survive.

            No funeral arrangements had been made at press time.                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 May 1954

HUBERT MARVIN SEAL

            Hubert Marvin Seal, 77 died at his home in East Luray on Wednesday morning, May 26 after an illness of six years…..

            Born near Shenandoah, Va., on July 30, 1876, Mr. Seal was a son of the late John William and Laura E. Blose Seal. He moved to Luray in 1908 and for many years was in excavation and contracting work. He was a member of the Luray Methodist Church.

            He is survived by his wife, the former Nellie Myrtle Smith, of Luray whom he maried in 1912 and two children: Mrs. Ronald (Beatrice) Presgraves and Hubert W. Seal, Jr., both of Luray, and seven grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Vernon Grove, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and two brothers, Herman Seal of Luray and Charles Seal, of Elkton. Deceased members of his family include Arthur, Warfield, Clyde Seal, Mrs. Maggie Baker and several brothers and sisters who died in infancy.

            Dr. H.K. Swann will conduct the funeral on Friday at 2:30 from the Methodist Church and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery…..                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Nov 1950

Last Rites Held for MRS. I.H. SEAL

            Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Rebecca Seal, 74, beloved wife of Isaac H. Seal, of the Stony Man community, were held from Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern Monday afternoon at two o’clock with her pastor, Rev. Galen Crist in charge. He was assisted by Elders. H.E. Wakeman and C.L. Painter. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Seal had been in declining health for several months and had been taken to the Page Memorial Hospital nine days ago. Her death occurred there at 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 17.

            Mrs. Seal, born on October 4, 1876, and raised in Page County, was a daughter of the late Andrew Mass Cave and Virginia Gochenour Cave… For many years Mrs. Seal had been a correspondent of the Page News and Courier…

            She leaves her husband and twelve children: Isaac P., Harry B., Hubert N., Roy J. Seal, Mrs. Lester (Anna Mary) Brown, all of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Elmer (Esther Mae) Shenk, Elmer J., Gilbert C., William A., Daniel N., John S. Seal and Mrs. Calvin (Genevieve) Short, of Luray. Two children are deceased.

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            She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Lemuel, Roy, Cletus Cave, of Luray, Mrs. George (Mary) Messener and Mrs. William (Annie) Fox, of Hagerstown, Md., ninety some grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. A number of brothers and sisters are deceased.                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Apr 1959***

ISAAC H. SEAL Dies At Hospital

            Isaac Hubert Seal, 86, well-known farmer of the Stony Man community, passed this life at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday of this week in the Page Memorial Hospital...

            Mr. Seal was a son of the late Henry Seal and Caroline Good Seal. He was born in the Ida section of Page County on August 2, 1872. He was united in marriage with Miss Essie Rebecca Cave, who preceded him in death on November 7, 1950.

            He was a devout member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren and took an active part in church affairs as long as his health permitted...

            Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Shenk of Stanley; Mrs. Calvin Short of Luray, and Mrs. Lester Brown of Hagerstown, Md.; nine sons, Elmer J. Seal, William A. Seal, John S. Seal, Gilbert Seal and Daniel Seal, all of Luray; Harry B. Seal, Hubert N. Seal, Roy J. Seal and Isaac Seal, all of Hagerstown, Md. One brother, Harry Seal of Front Royal, and one sister, Mrs. William Gochenour of Martinsburg, W.Va., also survive. Seven brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            His pastor, the Rev. Donald E. Fancher, assisted by the Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre, a former pastor of the Church of the Brethren, will officiate at the last rites Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Aug 1950

L.W. SEAL Dies in Hagerstown

            Luther Warfield Seal, 58, well known grocer of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, August 3, at the Washington County Hospital in that city after a two weeks’ illness. He had been in the grocery business for the past 31 years.

            A veteran of World War I, he was a son of John William and Laura Seal, of Luray, where he spent the early part of his life. He was a member of the Church of the Brethern, Friendship Lodge No. 34 AF & AM, Ithiel Chapter No. 27 R.A.M. Pelestine Council No. 15 R & SM, St. Bernard Knights Templer No. 9, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, All Gahn Temple, 32 degree Mason.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose E. Seal, and three daughters, Mrs. Janet Miller, of Hyattesville, Md., Misses Joan and Lois Seal, at home, and the following brothers and sisters: W. Clyde Seal and Charles Seal, of Elkton, and Hubert and Herman Seal, of Luray, and Mrs. Vernon Grove, of Martinsburg, W.Va.

            Last rites were held on Sunday at 3 p.m., at the Minnich Funeral Home in Hagerstown with Rev. Paul M. Robinson in charge. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 May 1953

Death of MRS. SAM SEAL At Front Royal

            Mrs. Sam Seal died at the home of her son, Walter Seal, at Front Royal last Wednesday morning at 7:20. She had been living with her son since the death of her husband about eight months ago.

            She was born in June, 1871 in the Kimball section, and was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Emma Kibler Chadduck. In 1922 she was united in marriage with Sam W. Seal. In early life she joined the Baptist Church…

            She leaves the following stepchildren: Mrs. (Verlie) Ray Walters, Mrs. (Mattie) Floyd Dinkle, of Morrisville, Va., Edgar Seal, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. (Iva) Omma Warren, of Riverton, Va., and Walter Seal, of Front Royal. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. (Mattie) Grove Seal, of Kimball. One brother and sister are deceased. Twelve grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

            She was laid to rest at 2 p.m., Friday, in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery. Last rites were conducted at Beahm’s Chapel with Rev. Arthur Beahm, of Front Royal, and Rev. Harry C. Swartz.                                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jul 1951***

WILBUR R. SEAL

            Wilbur Rust Seal, 81, passed away at 9:30 p.m. July 12, at his home in the Stony Man community after a long illness...

            The deceased was a son of the late Henry and Carrie Good Seal and was born on June 19, 1870. During his early years he had worked as a tenant farmer and was a conscientious and valuable worker. He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.

            Mr. Seal's wife, the former Victoria Gochenour, preceded him in death several years ago.

            He is survived by two brothers: Harry Seal, of Front Royal, I. Hubert Seal, of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. W.I. Gochenour, of Martinsburg, W.Va.

            Rev. Galen Crist conducted the last rites on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., at Mt. Zion Church and interment was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Oct 1955

MRS. ADA E. SEEKFORD

            The death of Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Seekford, 80, of the Oak Hill community, occurred at 11 p.m., Sunday in a Staunton Hospital following an illness of several years….

            Mrs. Seekford was a daughter of the late Richard Lehew and Catherine Riley Lehew and was born on May 18, 1875, ay Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah County. She was a member of the Oak Hill Methodist Church.

            Her husband, Isaac N. Seekford, preceded her in death on May 16, 1947.

            Surviving are two children: Mrs. Ernest Shenk, of Annapolis, Md., and Darrell R. Seekford, of Rileyville. Also surviving are two step-children, Mrs. Frank Lehew, of Strasburg, and Everett Seekford, of Luray. She leaves nine grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren, and three brothers: William Lehew and Frank Lehew, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and George M. Shenk, of Sharon, Pa. Two sisters and one brother are deceased.

            The body will remain at Bradley’s Funeral Home until 1 p.m. today (Thursday)….. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Harold Smith at the Oak Hill Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Nov 1955

CHAS E. SEEKFORD

            Charles Edward Seekford, 90, one of the oldest residents of the Rileyville community, passed away at 10:45 p.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital Friday, Nov. 4th, after being a patient there only two days, although he had been in failing health for the past six years…

            A son of the late George W. Seekford and Sarah Roberts Seekford, he was born at Alma on September 7, 1865. Although he was a native of the Alma section, he grew up at Rileyville and spent his entire life there…

            Mr. Seekford was a farmer for most of his life and devoted his time to that occupation.

            The Rev. Harold Smith conducted the last rites Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Rileyville Union Church. Interment was in the Rileyville Cemetery.                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Aug 1955

MRS. HARRY SEEKFORD Dies

            Mrs. Flora Jane Seekford, widow of Harry Seekford, of New Market, Va., died July 28th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for one day, following a stroke, suffered on July 26th. She had been in declining health for the past two and a half years.

            Mrs. Seekford was born in Page County on December 4, 1877, the daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Cubbage. She was a loyal and faithful member of the Church of the Brethern.

            She was married to Harry Seekford, who preceded her in death in 1948. Surviving are ten children, Robert Seekford, of Aliquippa, Pa., Wilmer Seekford, of Stanley, Granville Seekford, of Mt. Jackson, Mrs. Truman (Reda) Wine, Mrs. Cecil (Dorothy) Lewis, Elby, Oliver, Floyd, Harry and Forrest Seekford, all of New Market. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Rhinehart, of the Susan B. Miller Nursing Home, Woodstock, and Mrs. Sadie Alger, of Orange, Va. Nineteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

            A brief service was conducted from her late home Sunday afternoon and funeral services were conducted from the Alma Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Olen Landis was in charge of the service and burial was in the church cemetery.                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Oct 1951***

JAMES H. SEEKFORD

            James Harvey Seekford, 94, retired farmer and life-long resident of Rileyville, died on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his home following a long illness. Had he lived until October 31st, Mr. Seekford would have reached his ninety-fifth birthday.

            A son of the late George W. and Sarah Roberts Seekford, he was born on Oct. 31, 1856. Twice married, his first wife was Miss Belle Cullers, who preceded him in death. His second wife, Mrs. Minnie Madden Seekford, suvives, along with one daughter, Miss Sarah Seekford, a correspondent of this paper for many years, and a stepson, Edward Madden, also of Rileyville. One daughter and two sons are deceased. He also leaves one brother, Edward Seekford, of Rileyville.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Rileyville Church of the Brethren at two o'clock Monday afternoon with his pastor, Rev. Galen Crist, in charge. Burial was in the Rileyville Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Oct 1950

Death of SIMON E. SEEKFORD

            Simon Eli Seekford, 54, resident of the Rileyville community for the past five years, died on Sunday at 9:15 p.m., in a Staunton hospital where he had been a patient for the past week. He had been in declining health for the past two years.

            Last rites were held at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Rileyville Church of the Brethren of which he was a member. Rev. Galen Crist was in charge and interment was in the Rileyville Cemetery.

            Mr. Seekford was a son of James H. Seekford, of Rileyville and the late Belle Cullers Seekford. He was born on May 2, 1896, and until he moved back to Page County he was employed as a streetcar conductor and barber in Baltimore for twenty-six years.

            On January 9, 1917, he married Miss Rhufell Cameron, who survives with four children: Aubrey Seekford, of Baltimore, Md., Ralph Seekford, of Front Royal, Mrs. Walter (Naomi) Goetze, of Fullerton, Md., and Simon E. Seekford, Jr., also of Baltimore. One child is deceased. He leaves also a sister, Miss Sarah Seekford, of Rileyville.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Sep 1950

Last Rites for W.R. SEEKFORD

            Last rites were conducted from the Alma Lutheran Church last Friday afternoon with burial in the Alma Cemetery for William Homer Sekford, 73, of Falling Waters, W.Va., who died in the King’s Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va., on September 5. He had been in declining health for the past five years.

            Mr. Seekford was a native of Page County, having been born on May 18, 1877 at Alma, Va., a son of the late Noah and Sarah Phillips Seekford. He left Page County about fifteen years ago going to Falling Waters, where he was connected with an orchard business.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Housden Wright Seekord, and three children: Michael, Mary and Jacob Seekford, at home. He also leaves four sisters: Mrs. Lydia Depoy, of Harrisonburg, Va., Mrs. Maggie McKay, Mrs. Lucy Ritter and Mrs. Anna Ritter, all of Winchester, and two brothers: George Seekford, of Springfield, Ohio, and G.M. Seekford, of Luray. A brother, Michael, and two sisters, Lessie and Mattie, are deceased.                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 May 1957 issue

FRANK SHENK Dies

            Frank Dallas Shenk, 77, well-known resident, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, May 20th at the University Hospital in Charlottesville after being in the hospital only one day. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Main Street Baptist Church…

            Mr. Shenk was born in Page County on May 8, 1880 and was a son of the late Abram H. Shenk and Rebecca Jane Kibler Shenk. He was a member of the main Street Baptist Church. In 1902 he was married to Miss Julia May Kibler, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Junul (Mae) Smith, of Luray. One granddaughter, one great granddaughter, one brother, Charles (Bun) Shenk, and four sisters, Mrs. Louise Kibler, of Sunrise, Md., Mrs. Ollie Kemp, Mrs. David (Carry) Atwood and Miss Mamie Shenk, all of Luray, also survive. Two sisters are deceased.

            Rev. T. Lee Richardson conducted the funeral Wednesday afternoon and burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Nov 1950

Death of GEORGE W. SHIFFLETT

            George W. Shifflett, 63, a resident of Shenandoah for the past four years, died Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Rockingham Memorial where he had been a patient for the past six weeks.

            Born April 10, 1887, in Elkton, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Shifflett.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. George W. Shifflett, of Shenandoah, one daughter, Mrs. Maynard F. Mobry, of Baltimore; one son, Vernon R. Shifflett, of Bridgewater; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Johnson, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Miss Florence Shifflett, of Elkton, and Miss Annie Shifflett, of East Point; two brothers, Will Shifflett, and Jim Shifflett, of Elkton; and three grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Elkton Pentecostal Church with the Rev. E.C. Ridenour officiating. Burial took place in the Elkton Cemetery.                                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Jul 1953***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

CHARLES T. SHOMO

            Charles T. Shomo, 61, of Newport, Ky., died suddenly Wednesday, July 22, at Sultons Bay, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Shomo, accompanied by her brother-in-law and sister, were on a fishing trip when he was stricken...

            A son of the late Samuel and Pamela Turner Shomo, he was born at Newport, Va., and left Virginia in his early youth. He was a retired Columbus, Ohio, police officer, having served 25 years on the police force, and had resided at Newport, Ky., since his retirement. He was a member of the Fort Thomas Presbyterian Church, the Columbus Lodge of Masons and the Fraternal Order of Police in Columbus.

            He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elsie Brickett Shomo, three brothers: Thomas Shomo, Hagerstown, Md.; Samuel Shomo and James Shomo, of Shenandoah, Va., and five sisters, Mrs. Grover (Nora) Seekford and Mrs. Harry (Rachel) Good, of Luray, Va.; Mrs. Carl (Lelia) Keyser and Mrs. David (Lillie) Lucas, of Shenandoah, Va., and Mrs. Daisy Haskin, of Cleveland, O., and one uncle Grant Turner, of New Market, Va.

            Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Radel Funeral Home in Newport, with burial in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Cherry Grove, O...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jul 1954

EDWARD H. SHORT

            Edward Home Short, 86, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vada Smith, of York, Pa. Mr. Short had been in ill health for the past three months and had been at the home of his daughter for the past month.

            A son of the late John A. Short and Elizabeth Sigler Short, he was born at Alma in Page County on July 9, 1868. He was a member on the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Alma. He was a retired Baltimore & Ohio Railroad employee.

            He was united in marriage with Miss Barbara Cubbage, who preceded him in death. Surviving are five children: Mrs. Stage Viands, of Luray, Mrs. John Henning, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Vada Smith, of York, Pa., Fred Short and Lloyd Short, both of Baltimore, Md. He is also survived by one brother, John Short, of Alma, and one sister, Mrs. P.R. Pifer, of Silver Spring, Md.

            Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Alma with Rev. William R. Snyder in charge, Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1957

MRS. LEWIS SHORT

            Mrs. Bertie Irene Short, 78, wife of Lewis M. Short, of Alma, died early Friday morning at the University of Virginia Hospital, where she had been a patient for five days. She had been an invalid for eight years.

            She was the daughter of the late William and Jennie Cummings Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Short would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary February 20.

            She was a loyal and active member of St. Peter’s EUB Church…

            Besides her husband, Lewis M. Short, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Carrie Short, of Alma, Mrs. John Hoffman, Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. H.J. Judd, Shenandoah, Mrs. Marian Sniedoski, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Granville Batman, Stanley; three sons, Carl Short, of Elkton, Clark Short, of Stanley, and Cecil Short, of Alexandria. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a sister and a brother.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home to the Shenandoah EUB Church at 1 p.m., Sunday to lie in state until 2 o’clock when funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John W. Aleshire, Rev. C.F. Hickle and Rev. P.W. Fisher… Burial took place in the Rest Haven Cemetery.                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jul 1954

R.E. SHORT Passes After Long Illness

            Robert Ernest Short, 80, one of Page County’s oldest blacksmiths and mechanics, passed this life quietly at 2:10 p.m., Sunday, July 11th, at his home at Leaksville.

            Due to failing health, he was compelled to close his shop several years ago, but continued to farm his garden and do light work around his home until becoming bedfast in February.

            Robert Short was the son of James Short and Jane Dovel Short. He was born January 24, 1874, at Leaksville. Excepting for several years spent in Steelton, Pa., in the steel mills, he was a life long resident of Leaksville.

            In 1901 he was married to Laura Dadisman, who preceded him in death in 1918. To this union there were born three children, Gertrude (Mrs. Odie Jewell) of Luray, Varlton, (Mrs. Roy Huffman), of Arlington, Va., and Alvin Short, of Kensington, Md. There are also three grandchildren, A. Wayne Huffman, Seaman on the USS Consolation, San Diego, Cal., Robert Short, son of Alvin Short, of Kensington, Md., and Alice Jewell, of Luray.

            In 1928, Mr. Short was again married, this time to Ethel Williams, of Elkton, Va. To this union the following children were born: Arva, James, Jane, Elizabeth and Max.

            Mr. Short united with the Leaksville Christian Church in 1897 and from that time until becoming unable to attend, he has been active in the affairs of his church.

            For more than 40 years he taught Sunday school Classes…

            Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.E. Newton, on Tuesday, July 13th, at 3 p.m., in the Leaksville Church with interment in the Leaksville cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Feb 1952 issue

Death of MRS. ELBERT L. SHULER

            Mrs. Rena M. Kite Shuler, 43, wife of Elber L. Shuler, died Saturday morning at 2:50 at the R.M. Hospital, following an illness of five years. The past two years she was confined to her home. Mrs. Shuler was admitted to the hospital on Friday.

            ……………. She was a loyal and faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church…….

            A daughter of the late Mrs. Myrtle Shuler Kite, she was born at Grove Hill on March 9, 1909. On March 9, 1927, she was married to Elber L. Shuler.

            She is survived by her husband, Elbert L. Shuler; two daughters, Mary Lee and Judy Carol; two sons, Eunice Wayne and Elbert, Jr., at home, her father, Oscar W. Kite, of Grove Hill, two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Mildred) Kite, of Grove Hill, and Mrs. Randolph (Eliza) Koontz, of Shenandoah, and one brother, Irby Kite, of Grove Hill.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 10 o’clock Monday morning to be in state at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church were funeral services were held at 2 p.m. The services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. B.B. Latshaw, Jr. Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1954

MRS. SARAH IDA SIGLER

            Mrs. Sarah Ida Sigler, 85, widow of the late Abram Sigler, and formerly of Luray, died in a hospital near Hagerstown, Md., on Saturday. She was a patient in nursing homes for five years.

            She was born in Luray, being a daughter of Jefferson and Susan Jenkins Skelton. She was a member of the Luray Church of the Brethren for many years.

            Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the Luray Church of the Brethren with Rev. Joseph Whitacre officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            She is survived by one son, Willie L. Sigler, of Hagerstown; four daughters, Mrs. Latham Marlowe, of Hagerstown; Mrs. Guy Nelson, of Baltimore; Mrs. Lloyd Presgraves, of Rileyville, Mrs. Siram Ellis, of Baltimore, and a sister, Mrs. Charles C. Bolen, Luray, and 12 grandchildren.                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Feb 1951***

NEWS ON THE HILL

Death of MRS. JULIA E. SLOANE

            The death of Mrs. Julia E. Sloane, 85, a resident of the Blainesvilkle community marks the passing of another highly esteemed member of her race...

            She was a life long resident of Page County and was born in the Mud Pike section. Her parents were the late John and Ellen Hughes Dougans. For a number of years she worked for Prof. Binford of the old Luray Female Institute, and in later years was a familiar figure in town with her canned foods and beautiful flowers which she sold to Luray families. It was not uncommon for her to be seen walking all the way from her home in Blainesville to Luray even in her late years. On many occasions, the lovely dahlias which she raised in her Blainesville garden were displayed in the office of the Page News and Courier...

            Since girlhood she had been a member of the Free Baptist Church at Blainesville.

            Surviving are her aged husband, Thomas L. Sloane, 90, of Blainesville, a brother-in-law, George Bradford, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was the last member of her family, her five brothers and sisters having preceded her in death. She had one child who died in infancy.

            Rev. Bert Madison, of Luray, will conduct the funeral at 2:00 p.m. Friday, from the Blainesville Church. Burial will be in the Redmond Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1950

Last Rites Held For EMERY E. SMELSER

            Last rites took place Saturday morning at eleven o’clock from the Rileyville Union Church for Emery Eugene Smelser, 40, who died at the University Hospital, Wednesday night, May 24. Burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Josiah Andrew officiated, assisted by Rev. Galen Crist.

            Mr. Smelser had been a patient in the Hospital for six weeks suffering with severe burns about his body, face and arms which he sustained when his clothing was ignited from an electric heater in the shop at his home. His condition had been serious for several weeks, although it was believed that he was improving.

            He was born on May 23, 1910, near Rileyville a son of Amos C. Smelser and the later Mrs. Dora E. Wood Smelser. For several years he had been employed in Hagerstown, but for sometime lately he had been employed as an electrician at the American Viscose Corp. in Front Royal. He also did repair work on electrical appliances on a small ship in his home. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Lafayette Lodge No. 137 AF & AM at Luray.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Nora Sours, of Luray, and four children: Jean, JoAnne, Max and Donnie, all at home. He also leaves two brothers: Ray Smelser, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Frank Smelser, of Crewe, Va.                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Oct 1957

Death of CHARLES H. SMITH

            Charles Henry Smith, 86, retired saw mill operator and a life long resident of the Comertown community east of Shenandoah, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday. He had been critically ill for a week.

            …

            A son of the late Abraham and Sarah Comer Smith, he was born December 19, 1870, and was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shenandoah. In 1893 he was married to Miss Ida Florence Grimsley, who preceded him in death on November 3, 1938. A son and a daughter and two brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.

            He is also survived by three sons, Charles Russell Smith, of Shenandoah, Hubert F. Smith, of Pennville, N.J., and Leo Smith, of Manchester, Md.; four daughters, Mrs. Carl ( Mamie) Comer and Mrs. Russell (Mattie) Comer, of Shenandoah, and Misses Ethel and Mayo Smith, at home; 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. W.H. (Josie) Slye, and a brother, Herman Smith, of Hagerstown, Md., also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Laurence Rogers and Rev. Linwood M. Ball officiating…… Burial took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery.                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Apr 1958

HIRAM L. SMITH Dies In Hagerstown

            Hiram Lee Smith, 80, died Tuesday morning at his home at 246 Frederick Street, Hagerstown, Md., following an illness of one month. Death was due to complications.

            Mr. Smith was born and reared in Shenandoah. He was the son of the late Abraham L. and Sarah Jane Comer Smith. He had lived in Hagerstown for fifty-five years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and was a brakeman on the Western Maryland Railroad for thirty-seven years. He was retired because of ill health.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret L. Sly Smith, four sons, Abraham L., Isaac Franklin, Joseph R. and Marvin W. Smith, all of Hagerstown; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. William (Josie) Sly, of Hagerstown.

            Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Vernon Miles from the Chapel of the A.K. Coffman Funeral Home at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. Interment took place in the Rose Hill Cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Nov 1952          (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

Death of MAYLON JASPER SMITH

            Maylon Jasper Smith, 71, well known plasterer of this community, died at 2 o’clock Thursday morning following an illness of several days.

            A son of the late George W. and Mary Price Smith, he was born July 5, 1881. He was twice married, his first wife, the former Miss Blanche Breeden, preceded him in death in 1924. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Reba Thayer, of Alexandria, who survives. His second wife, Miss Virginia Alice Lucas, also survives. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Comer and Miss Lizzie Smith, of Shenandoah; two brothers, Newton Smith and Jacob Smith, of Shenandoah. An infant son and two brothers preceded him in death.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home on Friday afternoon to his late home where funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with the Rev. James F. Short officiating. Burial took place in the George Smith Cemetery near Shenandoah.                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1950

MRS. EMMA SUSAN SOURS Succumbs

            Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from Ida Grove Brethern Church for Mrs. Emma Susan Sours, 76, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Miller, of Ida, at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, April 20. Mrs. Sours had been in ill health for the past eighteen months. Her pastor, Rev. Galen Crist, was in charge of the funeral assisted by Rev. H.B. Arehart. Burial was in the family cemetery near the church.

            Mrs. Sours was a daughter of the late Joseph W. Cave and Barbara Ann Comer Cave, and was born on February 24, 1874. Her husband, Joseph A. Sours, preceded her in death eighteen months ago.

            She is survived by seven children: Mrs. Charles ( Fannie) Woodward, of Florida, Mrs. Clarence (Beulah) Somers, of Luray, Mrs. H.W. (Martha) Nichols, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Lawrence (Hazel) Sours, Carl W. Sours, Mrs. Floyd (Rebecca) Miller and Mrs. Harry (Linda) Huffman, of Luray. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Robert T. (Daisy) Somers, of Luray, and two brothers, Seph Cave, of Washington, D.C., and Herbert Cave, of St. Petersburg, Fla.                                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Aug 1950

Funeral Held For Accident Victim (GLEN FRANKLIN SOURS)

            Funeral services were held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Stanley Baptist Church for Glen Franklin Sours, 33, who lost his life in an automobile accident early Wednesday morning, August 2, south of Newport. Burial was in the family cemetery.

            Born on August 15, 1916, the deceased was a son of Henry A. Sours and Mattie Foltz Sours, of Stanley.

            He is survived, in addition to his parents, by his wife, the former Miss Marguerite Lowery, whom he married on June 17, 1946, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. William (Vella E.) Montgomery, of Merrifield, Va., Voyle A. Sours, of Luray, Clarke E. Sours of Boyce, Va., Mrs. Lloyd (Neva V.) Housden, and Mrs. Carson (Clara) Foltz, of Luray, John Sours, of Berryville, and Mrs. Garland (Vera) Offenbacker, of Washington, D.C.                                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Sep 1954

JESSE. L. SOURS

            Jesse Irvin Sours, 57, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, at his home in Falls Church, where he had lived for the past 30 years, having moved from there from Luray…

            A son of the late Hubert F. Sours and Mary S. Printz Sours he was born on Sept. 4, 1897. On April 25, 1917, he was married to Mary Alma Offenbacker who survives him as do four brothers: Rufus W. Sours, of Richmond, Russell F. Sours, of Arlington, Paul H. Sours, of Hagerstown, Md., and Carson L. Sours, Waynesboro. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 11 in Falls Church.

            His pastor, the Rev. A.W. Jackson, of Cherrydale Baptist Church, conducted the funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Pearson’s Funeral Home in Falls Church. Interment was in the National Memorial Park just west of Falls Church.                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 May 1958 issue

MRS. LUTHER SOURS

            Mrs. Virgie Lee Sours, 73, a well-known resident of Stanley, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10th at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital after being a patient there for two weeks…

            A daughter of the late John M. Painter and Ella Florence Painter, Mrs. Sours was born at Stanley on November 11, 1884. On January 25, 1905 she was united in marriage with M. Luther Sours, who survives her with four children, Luther Ray Sours, Roy Lee Sours and Mrs. Belah Lee Nauman, all of Stanley; and Mrs. Irene May Blosser, of Weyers Cave, Va. Two brothers, Lloyd Painter and Cletus Painter, of Stanley, and one sister, Mrs. Effie Good, also of Stanley also survive as do 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            Last rites were conducted by Elder A.F. Sudduth Monday morning at eleven o’clock at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church and burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier,  Thursday 2 Nov 1950

Death of WILLIAM L. SOURS

            William Lonnie Sours, 72, of Luray, passed away on Monday of this week at the Page Memorial Hospital after an illness of ten days. For the past eight years Mr. Sours had resided? … with his sister, Mrs. John Foltz, had prior to that time he had spent a number of years in Martinsburg, W.Va.

            Mr. Sours was a son of the late William Henry Sours and Arbelia Virginia Smith Sours, and was born on December 23, 1877. His father was a shoemaker and farmer of the Mill Creek section most of his life.

            He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martinsburg, W.Va. He had never married…

            Rev. R. Kern Eutsler conducted the last rites which took place yesterday at 2:00 p.m., from the Methodist Church. Burial was in the Sours Cemetery at Mill Creek.

            Mr. Sours leaves the following sister and brothers: Mrs. John (Flora) Foltz, W. Amos Sours, M. Luther Sours and J. Arthur Sours, of Luray, Thomas R. Sours, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Lovie A. Sours, of Culpeper, Va. The following are deceased: Mrs. Fred (Sadie) Dinges, Elmer Sours and two sisters in infancy.                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Aug 1956

OBANION SOUTHARD Dies

            Neighbors and friends were saddened to learn that Obanion Southard, 83, died at his home at 3 a.m., Tuesday of this week. Mr. Southard, who was well known in the county, had been in failing health for the past year.

            Obanion Southard was born near Stanley, Va., on December 14, 1872, and spent his entire life in the county where he was a well known farmer. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Southard and Narcisie Cave Southard. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

            He was married to Ella E. Breeden on September 14, 1903. Mrs. Southard survives him as does one sister, Mrs. Lena Title, of Stanley.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin will conduct the funeral today (Thursday) at one o’clock p.m., in the Luray Christian Church. Burial will be in the Grove Baptist Cemetery in Gold Vein, VA.                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Mar 1952

MRS. STANLEY Dies At 100

            Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Stanley, a great-great-grandmother who outlived eight of her twelve children, died at her home in the Furnace community, near the Page County line, at 7 o’clock a.m., Friday at the age of 100. Her death was preceded by an illness of several months, but only during the past short while was she confined to her bed.

            Mrs. Stanley was the widow of Thomas J. Stanley and the oldest member of the Jolletts Methodist Church.

            The four surviving children are: Mrs. Will Merica, Elkton; Harvey A. Stanley, Hancock, Md.; Ernest R. and Edgar L. Stanley, Pittsburgh, Pa.; while eight preceded her in death. Also living are 39 grandchildren and a large number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Jennie Harris, of Elkton, and a brother, Warfield Meadows, of Brecksville, Ohio.

            Rev. C.K. Hackley, of Stanley, officiated at funeral services held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Jolletts Methodist Church. Burial was in the Jolletts cemetery.                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 May 1951***

ANDREW JACKSON STEPP

            Andrew Jackson Stepp, 86, veteran retired bridge inspector for the Norfolk and Western Railroad, died at his home at Shenandoah Monday evening at 8:30...

            Born on Aug. 16, 1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Susan Bennett on Dec. 13, 1892. Mrs. Stepp survives. Mr. Stepp was a life-long member of the Shenandoah E.U.B. Church. He was also a member of the Ashler Lodge No. 135, A.F. & A.M., of Shenandoah, and was raised to a Master Mason on July 10, 1897. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

            Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Elbert Stepp, Mrs. Alva (Mabel) Callary and Paul Stepp, all of Shenandoah; Gilbert Stepp, of Dahlgren; Claude Stepp, of Waynesboro, and Ray Stepp, of Bluefield, W.Va. Four sons preceded him in death. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Shenandoah E.U.B. Church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. P.W. Fisher in charge of the services... Burial was in the E.U.B. Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jul 1954

ART N. STEPP

            Art N. Stepp, 75, a resident of the West Shenandoah community, between Elkton and Shenandoah, for a number of years and a former employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad died at 12:25 Monday afternoon at his home after a prolonged illness.

            Mr. Stepp had not been well for the past seven years and was forced to retire from active work. However, he was able to be up and around and his condition did not become serious until last Monday night. His condition has grown gradually weaker, and little hope had been given for his recovery.

            A son of the late Dave Stepp and Mary Catherine Kiser Stepp, he was born on June 6, 1879 in Page County but moved as a young man to the West Shenandoah community near Elkton and Shenandoah where he has since made his home. Mr. Stepp was employed for a period of 22 years with the N & W Railroad, having been employed as a brakeman and also having worked in the shops at Shenandoah. During the later years of his life he had been engaged in the painting-contracting business until he was forced to retire because of his health.

            On July 24, 1907, he married Miss Dorotha A. Dovel, who survive shim. Beside his wife, he is survived by three children: Mrs. Carroll (Lena) Hinegardner and Raymond H. Stepp, both of Elkton, and Mrs. John (Della) Harmon, of Baltimore. He also leaves 20 grandchildren; and four brothers: Mart Stepp, of Boyce, Va., S.F. (Bub) Stepp, of Winchester; Luther Stepp, of Shenandoah, and Sam Stepp, of Ingham. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

            A daughter, Mary V. Stepp, died on June 20, 1915; and a sister, Mrs. Betty Smelter ; and two brothers, Willie and Charley Stepp, also preceded him in death.

            … He was a member of the former St. Peter’s Christian Church…

            Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock from his late residence. The Rev. Forrest S. Racey conducted the services and burial was in the family lot in the St. Peters EUB Church Cemetery.                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Dec 1954           (SHENANDOAH SECTION)

Death of H. LEWIS STEPP

            Henry Lewis Stepp, 80, retired Norfolk and Western Railroad employee, died Thursday, December 9th, at his home after a lingering illness of four years. He had been bedfast for the past five months.

            He was the son of the late David and Mary Keyser Stepp and had spent his entire life in this community. A lifelong member of the E.U.B. Church, he was highly respected…

            He was united in marriage with Miss Wilmetta Hughes, of Grove Hill, who survives with five children, one daughter, Mrs. Ruby G. Darnell, at home; four sons, Donald L. Stepp, of Shenandoah, William V. Stepp, of Washington, Sgt. Walter H. Stepp, U.S. Army in Germany, and Arthur J. Stepp, at home; three brothers, Martin Stepp, of Boyce, Va., Simeon Stepp, of Winchester, and Samuel Stepp, of Shenandoah; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter, two brothers and a sister.

            Funeral services at the United Brethern Church were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. P.W. Fisher, on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in the E.U.B. Cemetery.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1959***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. SAMUEL STEPP

            Mrs. Annie Virginia Dovel Stepp, 82, wife of Samuel Stepp, of Grove Hill, died Wednesday morning at 10:45 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Painter, of Luray.

            ...

            The daughter of William A. and Rebecca Dovel, she was born January 23, 1877 and has spent her entire life in this section. She was a member of the Grove Hill E.U.B. Church.

            She is survived by her husband, Samuel Stepp, one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Lucille) Painter, of Luray, and one son, Edgar R., of Grove Hill.

            The body is at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah pending funeral arrangements.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Aug 1956

MRS. J.A. STEPP

            Mrs. Susan Lavinia Bennett Stepp, 84, widow of Andrew Jackson Stepp, one of Shenandoah’s oldest and most beloved residents, died Friday evening at 6:10 at her home, following an illness of several years. Her condition became critical several weeks ago.

            Mrs. Stepp was the daughter of the late George W. and Nancy Rinaca Bennett and had lived her entire life in and near Shenandoah. She was a life long member of the Trinity EUB Church in Rinaca’s Corner. She was united in marriage to Andrew J. Stepp in 1892.

            …

            She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alvah (Mable) Callary, of Shenandoah, five sons, Gilbert A. Stepp, of Dahlgren, Claude Stepp, of Waynesboro, Ray Stepp, of Richmond, Elbert C. Stepp and Paul Stepp, of Shenandoah, three sisters, Mrs. George J. Fischer, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Leila Lam, of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Elizabeth Dovel, of Charlottesville, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sons, two brothers and one sister.

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. P.W. Fisher and the Rev. Forrest S, Racey officiating. Burial took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery…                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Aug 1955

S.F. STEPP

            Simeon Franklin Stepp, 82, a native of Shenandoah, died Saturday in the Winchester Hospital. He had been in declining health for the past year.

            Mr. Stepp, who was a painter and a cabinet maker, spent most of his life in Shenandoah, but had made his home in Winchester for the past 15 years.

            A son of the late David and Mary Catherine Keyser Stepp, he was born near Shenandoah on August 22, 1872. In nine days he would have reached his eighty-third birthday.

            He is survived by two brothers, Martin Stepp, of Boyce, VA., and Samuel Stepp, of Shenandoah, and a number of nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. He was twice married. Both wives preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. P.W. Fisher officiating. Burial took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery.                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Apr 1955

JOHN L. STROOP

            John L. Stroop, 84, well-known resident of the Bixler’s Ferry section of Page County, passed away at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at his home on Bixler’s Ferry Road. Although he had been ill for about three months, his death came as a shock to his family and friends…

            A son of the late William Stroop and Susan Blosser Stroop, he was born at Stanley on July 1, 1870. He was a farmer most of his life and was well-known and liked by all who knew him. His presence will be sadly missed in the community.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Eliza Blosser, and three children, Mrs. Sigourney Thomas, Miss Vinda Stroop and Lake Stroop, all of Luray. Also survive are one sister, Mrs. Maggie McCoy, of Stanley, five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. One brother and six sisters are deceased.

            The Rev. E. Wayne Thompson conducted the last rites at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Carmel Regular Baptist Church. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.                   

Page News & Courier. Thursday 5 Jul 1956

MRS. MARY S. SWITZER Dies

            Mrs. Mary Susan Higgs Switzer, 76, widow of Christian Switzer, died at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Baltimore where she had resided for a number of years.

            Mrs. Switzer was born at Newport and lived in Shenandoah for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 4, 1913.

            She is survived by three daughters, three sons and one stepson.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m., from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with Rev. P.W. Fisher officiating. Burial will take place in the E.U.B. Cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 May 1955

J.E. TAYLOR Dies

            James Edward Taylor, 85, well known Page County resident and a native of Greene county, Va., passed away at noon Saturday, April 30th, at his home near Stanley. Mr. Taylor had been in failing health for the past five years.

            A son of the late James Taylor and Melissa Lamb Taylor, he was born in Greene County on October 18, 1870. He was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Christian Church… On December 24, 1919, he was united in marriage with Miss Della Marie Dean, who survives. Mrs. Taylor has been a correspondent for the Page News and Courier for many years.

            Surviving Mr. Taylor, in addition to his widow, are three sons, Vernon L., of Sparta, Ill., James E. of Luray and William E. of Alexandria and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Spera, of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Albert (Melissa) Heiston, of Alexandria. One brother, Charlie Taylor, two half-brothers, Pany Samuels and Cicero Samuels, all of Stanardsville, also survive as do twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. An adopted son, Seldon Courtney passed away three years ago.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin, assisted by Rev. E.W. Thompson, conducted the last rites at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3rd at the Bethlehem Christian Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Sep 1952***

MRS. TILDA MAY TAYLOR

            Mrs. Tilda May Taylor, 43, of Stanley, was found dead at her home at her home at Jordan Hollow, early Saturday morning. While she had been in failing health for the past six years, her death was sudden.

            Mrs. Taylor was born on May 10, 1909, and was a daughter of Mrs. Mamie Berry Jenkins, of Stanley, and the late Walter Jenkins. She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church. On October 12, 1928, she married Cecil L. Taylor, who survives with fourteen children: Geneva, Willis, Ronald, Betty, Pete, Richard, Jimmy, Roger Lee, Bobby, Alfred, Ruby, Frances and Elwood, all at home and Cecil Jr., in the U.S. Navy.

            She also leaves the following brothers and sister: Otis, Harley, Leo, Roscoe, and Reuben Jenkins and Mrs. Elizabeth Dean, all of Silver Spring, Md.

            Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Bethlehem Christian Church. Interment was in the Cave family cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Jan 1955

MRS. W.D. TAYLOR

            Mrs. Lucinday Hester Taylor, 76, wife of Delon Taylor, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks.

            She was the daughter of Layton Sisk and Sarah Hurt. She was born in Madison County and later moved to Valleyburg section in Luray, where she was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church…..

            Besides her husband, Delon Taylor, she is survived by four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Zula Sisk and Mrs. Mattie Sours, of Stanley, Mrs. Della Dodson, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Essie Jenkins, of Baltimore, Md., E. Bernie Taylor, of Elkton, and L. Cecil Taylor, of Woodville, Va. Two daughters are deceased.

            She is also survived by one brother and two sisters, Charles Sisk, of Sperryville, Mrs. Betty Ann Berrey, of Stanley, and Mrs. Alpha Breeden, of Baltimore, Md. She also leaves 37 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. from the Luray Christian Church with the Rev. Orville Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery……                                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Jun 1955

W.D. TAYLOR

            Walter Dealon Taylor, 84, who has been in ill health for sometime, passed away June 8, at 6:30 p.m., at Elkton. He had been a patient for some time previous to his death in the Page Memorial Hospital.

            He was the son of the late Frances Clift and Newton Taylor and was born in Page County and lived in the Valleyburg section in Luray where he was a member of the Luray Christian Church…..

            He was united in marriage with Lucinday Hester Sisk, who preceded him in death January 17, 1955. Surviving are four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Mattie Sours and Mrs. Zula Sisk, of Stanley, Mrs. Della Dodson, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Essie Jenkins, of Baltimore, Md., E. Bernie Taylor, of Elkton, and L. Cecil Taylor, of Woodville, Va. Two daughters are deceased.

            He is also survived by one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Nora May, of Shenandoah, Charles Taylor, of Stanley, and Theodore Taylor, of Martinsburg, W.Va. He also leaves 37 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, at 3 p.m. from the Luray Christian Church with the Rev. Orville Martin and Rev. James H. Fox, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery…                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Apr 1958

MRS. GEORGE TEDESCO

            Mrs. Ruby Marie Tedesco, 33, wife of George E. Tedesco, of the Pine Grove community near Stanley, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday March 29th at the Bethesda Naval Hospital where she had been a patient since January 24th. She had been in failing health for several years.

            Mrs. Tedesco was the daughter of Harry A. Gray and Elsie Marie Southard Gray, of Stanley. She was born at Pine Grove of November 11, 1924. She grew up in that community… She was a devout member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Pine Grove.

            On June 13, 1947, she was married to George E. Tedesco. Mr. Tedesco, who has served in the U.S. Navy for 16 years, survives her with two small children, Georgia Marie, age 7, and Anthony Gray, aged 8. Two brothers, Harry A. Gray, Jr. and Mathew L. Gray both of Stanley, also survive.

            The Rev. Harold Vogt conducted the last rites Tuesday morning at ten o’clock at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Pine Grove. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Oct 1955

JAMES P. THOMAS

            James Parker Thomas, 82, of Stanley, died on Sunday at 2:05 p.m., in a Staunton hospital following several months’ illness…

            A former railroad employee and sawmill operator, Mr. Thomas was a son of the late Frank and Eliza Thomas. He was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church.

            Married twice, his first wife was Miss Emma Snyder, who preceded him in death. His second wife, the former Miss Annie F. Painter, survives. He also leaves four children: Mrs. Mamie Thompson, of San Diego, Addison D. Thoms, of Stanley, and Misses Janet and Mary C. Thomas, all of Stanley. Two sons and four daughters are deceased.

            He leaves a half-brother, Elmer Thomas, of Berryville, and a half-sister, Mrs. Gernie Cave, of Luray.

            Rev. John Aleshire conducted the funeral yesterday at 2 p.m., from Graves Chapel. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery on Tanner’s Ridge.                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1957

MRS. VIRGINIA F. THOMAS

            Mrs. Virginia F. Thomas, 85, one of the oldest residents of the Tanner’s Ridge community, died at her home on Tanner’s Ridge, near Stanley at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 2nd, after an illness of six months…

            Mrs. Thomas was born in Page County on December 28, 1871 and was a daughter of the late Mathew Lam and Annie Lam. She was married to William Henry Thomas, who died on February 9, 1946. Mrs. Thomas was one of the last two persons who had a lifetime home in the Shenandoah National Park.

            Mrs. Thomas is survived by the following children: Mrs. Junie Breeden, Mrs. Bertha Cave, Mathew Thomas and Daniel Thomas, all of Stanley, Mrs. Irene Weakley, of Silver Spring, Md., Mrs. Minnie Offenbacker, of Luray and Mrs. Dorothy Cave, of Shenandoah. Also survived are her brother and sister, Walter Lam, of Luray, and Mrs. Drucilla Meadows, of Elkton, as well as 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. One daughter is deceased.

            The Rev. Dennis Whittle conducted the graveside service Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Thomas Family Cemetery.                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Nov 1957  (SHENANDOAH NEWS SECTION)

MRS. LULA C. TRIGGS

            Mrs. Lula Cubbage Triggs, 60, widow of W. Ott Triggs, died Tuesday at 3 a.m. at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for only twelve hours. Though she had been in ill health a number of years, her death came as a great shock to her family and friends.

            A daughter of the late Robert L. and Mattie Plum Cubbage, she was born in Shenandoah December 27, 1896, and has spent her life here.

            She was  a loyal and faithful member of the Shenandoah Evangelical United Brethern Church and though badly crippled from a stroke of paralysis, she attended Sunday school and church services as often as she possibly could.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, W.O. Triggs, a daughter, Mary, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Propes.

            She is survived by two sons, William R. Triggs, and C. Boyd Triggs, of Shenandoah, and six grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be conducted from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon with her pastor, the Rev. C.F. Hickle, officiating. Burial will take place in the Rest Have Cemetery.                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Nov 1950

ISAAC H. TURNER Dies At Stanley

            Following an illness, which in the past few weeks had become more serious, Isaac Houston Turner, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 9th, at 6:45 a.m., at his home in Stanley.

            He was the son of Isaac Turner and Mary E. Painter Turner and was born on December 18, 1892.

            Twice married, his first wife, Miss Elna Ruffner, preceded him in death in 1919. His second wife, the former Miss Fern Painter, survives him.

            Two children by his first marriage, Mrs. Raymond (Edna) Martin and Mrs. Dalton (Elizabeth) Getz, both of Luray, survive with the following brothers and sisters: Willie Turner, Harry Turner, Earl Turner, Mrs. Solon (Clara) Nauman, and Mrs. Ray (Dudie) Painter, all of Stanley. One half-sister, Mrs. Artie Nauman, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and two half-brothers, Charles Turner, of New Market, and Amos Turner, of Martinsburg, W.Va., also survive. Two sisters are deceased.

            Elder Mark Shanko, assisted by Rev. Johnny Aleshire, conducted the funeral services from the Stanley Adventist Church on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Jan 1956

Last Rites for MRS. LAURA B. TURNER

            Last rites for Mrs. Laura B. Turner, of Stanley, who died on Jan. 16, at the home of her son, Daniel P. Turner, were held last Thursday at Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern with her pastor, Rev. William Rodeffer, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Mrs. Turner was a daughter of the late Harrison and Sarah Lucas Housden and was born Jan. 19, speing all her life in the Stanley community. A devout member of the Brethern Church…

            She was preceded in death by her husband on June 6, 1931, and two daughters. Surviving are two sons and a daughter, Daniel P. Turner, Paul R. Turner and Mrs. Mabel Hilliard. She leaves 26 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.

(No age or birth year given)                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Nov 1952

ROBERT CASPER TURNER

            Robert Casper Turner, 81, life-long resident of the Newport community, passed away at his home at 7:40 p.m., on Friday, October 31. Mr. Turner had been in failing health for the past few years…

            The deceased was born on May 10, 1871, and was a son of the late Andrew and Rebecca Nauman Turner. He was a retired farmer and had been a faithful member of the Newport Christian Church since 1909.

            Miss Pamley Alger was united in marriage with Mr. Turner in early life and she preceded him in death in 1927. One of sixteen children, Mr. Turner is survived by one brother, Grant Turner, of New Market, and the following children: Ashby L. (Simon) Turner, Herbert M. Turner, Willie A. Turner and Samuel L. Turner, all of Stanley, and Mrs. Mamie Calhoon, of New Market. Also surviving are twenty-six grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded him in death.

            At the funeral held Monday at eleven o’clock from the Newport Church with Rev. R.E. Newton, officiating……. Rev. J.W. Aleshire and Rev. John Henderson assisted the pastor. Interment was in the Alger Cemetery at Battle Creek……..                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jan 1950

MRS. WALLACE Dies in University Hospital

            Mrs. Lottie May Wallace, 43, died in the University Hospital on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m., from injuries when she was struck by a car on Monday night, north of Stanley.

            Born on April 6, 1906 in Page County, she was a daughter of Charlie Hurt and the late Fannie Buracker Hurt.

            Surviving are her husband, Amy Wallace, of Luray and the following children: Teaford Wallace, of Australia, Fla., Mrs. Harley (Jane) Mabe, of Bristol, Tenn., Misses Dorothy, Annabelle, Phyllis and Peggy Ann, and James, Bobby, Paul, Douglas and Carroll Wallace, all at home.

            Last rites took place yesterday at 2:00 p.m. from the Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Kern Eutsler in charge. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            An inquest was held this week, in connection with the death.                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1951

STAPLES WEEKLY Dies in Madison

            Staples Weekly, 78, a nephew of Frank Weekly, who for many years lived on top of the Blue Ridge in the neighborhood of Big Meadows and whose home was the foregathering place of many Page County stockmen who owned thousands of acres of grazing lands in that section, died at his home near the Madison and Orange County line one day last week, following a long illness. When a boy Staples Weekly spent a great deal of his time at the Frank Weekly home, having been a dependable pilot in showing the Page County stockmen, who had "fishing trends of mind" many of the trout streams and "fishing holes" on the east side of the Blue Ridge. The Rapidan River was one of the favorite trout streams where Staples Weekly had an uncanny acquaintance... Staples Weekly's wife, her maiden name Louise Richards, has been dead about a half a century. When an inmate of the Frank Weekly home Staples would often make walking trips to different stores operating at Marksville where he bought groceries for his uncle's family. Years ago Staples Weekly and family lived near Weaver's Mill in Madison County.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Jun 1954

MRS. DESSIE P. WILSON

            Mrs. Dessie Priscilla Wilson, 74, of Stanley, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days. She had been in failing health for several years…

            Mrs. Wilson was born at Stanley on June 23, 1879 a daughter of the late John and Ella Painter. She was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church.

            Her husband, David H. Wilson, preceded her in death on August 1, 1942.

            Surviving are four children: Mrs. John (Virginia) Ovelman, of Stanley, Mrs. Rosa Hamby, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Ivan (May) Good and Miss Faye Wilson, of Stanley. Two children Earl Wilson and Mrs. Luther Blosser, are deceased. Mrs. Wilson also leaves fourteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: James Painter, Cletus Painter, Lloyd Painter, Mrs. Luther (Virgie) Sours and Mrs. Effie Good, of Stanley.

            Rev. A.F. Sudduth will officiate at the funeral to be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. from the Adventist Church at Stanley. Burial will be in the church cemetery.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1959***

ERNEST L. WILSON

            Ernest Lee Wilson, 80, retired Norfolk and Western section foreman, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 22nd at his home at Stanley after being in failing health for ten years...

            A son of the late Mahlon Henry Wilson and Rebecca Jane Huffman Wilson, he was born in Page County on November 2, 1879. On February 25, 1898 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Susan Mayes, who preceded him in death on February 11, 1954.

            One daughter, Miss Mary Lee Wilson, at home and one son, Edwin R. Wilson of Washington, D.C., survive him as do one granddaughter, two great grandchildren and one brother, Hubert V. Wilson of Luray. One half-brother, Sam Mayes, is deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, December 26th at two o'clock in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder A.F. Sudduth and Rev. William Rodeffer in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Feb 1954

MRS. E. LEE WILSON

            Mrs. Mollie Susan Wilson, 73, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m., at the home near Stanley. She had been ill for 12 years…

            A daughter of the late James Harvey Mayes and Sarah Ellen Painter Mayes, she was born near Stanley on Feb. 25, 1880. She was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist church.

            She was united in marriage with Ernest Lee Wilson in December of 1897. Mr. Wilson survives as do one daughter, Miss Mary Lee Wilson, at home, one son, Edwin R. Wilson, of Washington, D.C., one grandchild and two great grandchildren. One brother, Amos Mayes, of Stanley, and one sister, Mrs. Archie (Ollie) Painter, of Stanley, also survive. One brother and two sisters are deceased.

            Last rites were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley with burial in the Church Cemetery. Elder Ben Seekford, of Washington, had charge of the services.                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1956

MRS. IDA JANE WOOD

            Mrs. Ida Jane Wood, 88, one of the oldest residents of Stanley, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Stoneberger, of Stanley, after being in failing health for several years…

            Mrs. Wood was born at Rileyville on May 14, 1867 and spent her entire life in Page County… She was a devout member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was married to Moses B. Wood, who preceded her in death in 1908.

            Surviving are three children, Mrs. Annie Stoneberger, of Stanley, Marshall B. Wood, of Wilmington, Delaware and Mrs. Dorothy May Moyer, of Stanley. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held Friday morning at eleven o’clock at the Graves Chapel Church and burial will be in the church cemetery.                                                          

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