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PAGE NEWS & COURIER OBITUARIES (TRANSCRIBED) 1960-1969

 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jun 1961***

Last Rites for MRS. CARL ALESHIRE

            Last rites were held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 24th in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home for Mrs. Winifred Marie Aleshire, 35, popular young matron who was fatally injured in the three-car crash Sunday night, June 18th which also claimed the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vaughan, Jr. The Rev. O.L. Martin, pastor of the Luray Christian Church, officiated at the funeral services and interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            Mrs. Aleshire, the former Miss Winifred Marie Estep of Luray, was born in Page County on October 27, 1925 and was a daughter of the late Roy L. Estep and Anna B. Stinson Estep. She was a 1944 graduate of Luray High School and a member of the Luray Christian Church.

            On July 9, 1945 she was united in marriage with Carl J. Aleshire of Luray and to this union were born twon daughters, Brenda Kay and Sharon Faye.

            ... moved with her family to Richmond several years ago, where her husband was employed in the tailoring department at the State Farm, Goochland County.

            ...

            Her husband, Carl J. Aleshire, her two daughters, Brenda Kay, 15, and Sharon Fay, 12, survive her as do her stepmother, Mrs. Leon Cooke of McGaheysville, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Fox of Baltimore, Md.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Paul (Elinor) Garst of Harrisonburg and Mrs. Ralph M. (Mary Elizabeth) Ligocki of Tucson, Arizona and one half-brother, Lynwood Estep of Baltimore, Md...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Oct 1963

JAMES CARTHER ALESHIRE Dies

            James Carther Aleshire, 71, of Luray, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, October 14th, in the Newma Nursing Home in Grottoes where he had been a patient for nine months. He had not been in good health for several years.

            He was born March 23, 1892 in Stanley and was the son of Manuel and Hester Nauman Aleshire. He married the former Rosetta Jenkins, who survives.

            Besides his wife, Mr. Aleshire is survived by the following children: Mrs. Floyd (Mamie) Grandstaff, Mrs. Emmett (Nellie) Housden, Mrs. Kirby (Janet) Shenk and Howard Aleshire, all of Luray; Mrs. Earl (Mae) Lord, of Miami, Florida, Harry Aleshire, of San Francisco, California and Carl Aleshire, of Hagerstown, Md.; one sister Mrs. Carrie May, of Shenandoah; sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

            The Rev. Owen Preston conducted the funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jul 1963

JOHN WILLIAM “BUD” ALESHIRE Dies at 76

            John William “Bud” Aleshire, 76, passed away in Staunton, Va., on Sunday, July 7th at 5:00 p.m. after being in failing health for several years.

            Mr. Aleshire was a farmer and logger prior to his death.

            He was born on May 8, 1887 at Stanley and was the son of the late Mac and Christina Mauman Aleshire/

            He was united in marriage with the former Miss Ida B. Chrisman, who preceded him in death in 1938.

            He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn V. Ramey, of Stanley; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Maye, of Shenandoah and one brother, Carthur Aleshire, of Luray.

            Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 10th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. B.W. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Mar 1964

MARTIN LUTHER ALESHIRE Dies

            Martin Luther Aleshire, 79, died at his home on Route 2, near Stanley at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21. He had been in ill health for about four months prior to his death.

            Mr. Aleshire, a native of Stanley, was born on May 4, 1884 and was the son of Charles T. and Mary E. Via Aleshire. He was employed as a carpenter and belonged to the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Mr. Aleshire, twice married, is survived by his second wife, the former Ruth May. His first wife, Stella Berry Aleshire, preceded him in death.

            Besides his widow he is survived by three sons and two daughters: Everett, Willard and Melvin Aleshire, all of Stanley; Mrs. Beatrice Brown, of Orange and Rhoda Aleshire, of Luray. Also surviving are three brothers, Hollis, of Monrova, Md., William and Sylvester, both of Baltimore, Md., and a sister, Mrs. Miza Riddle, of Ellicott City, Md.

            The last rites were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the Bethlehem Christian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. O.L. Martin and The Rev. Jack Masquelier conducted the service.                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jul 1965

MRS. MAUDE B. ALESHIRE Dies

            Mrs. Maude Brown Aleshire, 84, of Stanley, died Wednesday, July 7, 1965, at 11:45 a.m., at Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one week. Mrs. Aleshire had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 9, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home, with Eld. Paul Schooley officiating. Interment took place in the Adventist Cemetery, in Stanley.

            Born June 8, 1881, in Stanley, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Mary Susan Dinges Short.

            Her husband I. Ashby Aleshire preceded her in death in 1930.

            Surviving is one son, Kermit Aleshire, of Arlington, two grand-children and four great-grandchildren.                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jun 1968

NELSON R. ALESHIRE

            Nelson R. (Pete) Aleshire, 54, of Greencastle, Pa., died Wednesday, June 19 while he was attending an auction.

            He was born March 31, 1914, in Page County and was a son of the late Hollis and Dora Southard Aleshire.

            Mr. Aleshire had been employed as a truck driver by Rude Carrier Corporation and was a dealer in antique furniture.

            He was a member of the Hedgesville Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War II. He spent four years with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre of War.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Frances Wasson Aleshire, and one sister, Mrs. Eva Moreland of Bethesda, Md.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Brown Funeral Home in Greencastle by the Rev. Fester Couchman Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Aug 1964

Last Rites for MRS. VERNON ALESHIRE

            Last rites were held on Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Vernon Aleshire who passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital on July 27 after a week’s illness.

            Mrs. Aleshire was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Virginia Ann Foster and was born at Luray on July 31, 1875, and at the time of her passing was only four days from being 89 years of age. She was united in marriage with Vernon F. Aleshire on August 11, 1907, who preceded her in death on March 5, 1960.

            She was a member of the Luray Christian Church and was one of its oldest charter members.

            She was also preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and a daughter.

            She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nathan (Helen) Spitler, with whom she had made her home for about five years. One granddaughter, Mrs. Charles (Connie) Richardson, of Falls Church, and two great granddaughters. Two sisters, Mrs. Shelton Painter and Mrs. Luther Printz both of Luray and one brother, Frank L. Foster, of Manassas, Va.

            The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. O.L. Martin, assisted by the Rev. Owen Preston of the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with burial in the Mt. Zion cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 May 1964

MRS. ADA ANN ALGER Succumbs

            Mrs. Ada Ann Alger, 90, of Stanley, died Friday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keyser.

            She was the widow of Ernest Wilmer Alger who died in April, 1925. She had been in declining health for the last two years and in critical condition for the past two months.

            Born November 22, 1873, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Lucinda Foltz Huffman.

            She was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church at Alma.

            Besides her daughter, Mrs. Keyser, with whom she made her home, she is survived by one son, E.E. Alger, of Alexandria, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

            The body was moved from the Warren Kyger Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Alma. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. at the church with the Reverend M.P. Lane in charge. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

            The following brothers preceded her in death; Donald L. Huffman, Ashby Huffman, Charles E. Huffman and William L. Huffman, Clark Huffman, Richard Huffman, Lloyd Huffman, Vernon Huffman, and Ray Huffman.                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jul 1965

Death of CLAUDE S. ALGER

            Claude Sylvester Alger, 50, of Luray, died Wednesday, July 21, 1965, at 2 a.m., at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for only one hour.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment will take place in Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            Born October 28, 1914 in Stanley, he was a son of the late Early V. and Rebecca Good Alger. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church. Prior to his death he was employed as an auto mechanic. Mr. Alger was also a veteran of World War II.

            He is survived by his wife, the former Mary M. Stroop, whom he married on September 24, 1939.

            Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Samuel, Donald, Noland, and Ray, all of Luray; three daughters, Anna, Betty and Dorothy Alger, all of Luray; three sisters, Mrs. William Spencer, of Skyesville, Md., Mrs. Clarice Orye, of Stanley and Mrs. Katie Lowe, of Luray. Two sons and one sister are deceased.                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jan 1963

JAMES H. ALGER Dies in Md.

            James Henry Alger, 77, a native of the Marksville section, near Stanley, passed this life at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, January 2nd, in Saina Hospital in Baltimore, Md…

            Born in Page County on July 5, 1885 he was a son of the late William Hardin Alger and Rebecca C. Pettit Alger. He was a farmer and was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Mr. Alger was twice married, his first wife, the former Miss Bessie Jane Weakley, having preceded him in death. He is survived by his second wife, the former Miss Elizabeth C. Jenkins; one son, William Alger, of Baltimore, Md., and one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Brooks, of Stanley. One sister, Mrs. Carrie Triggs of Martinsburg, W.Va., also survives him as do two grandchildren, Emmett Brooks, of Pikesville, Md. and Mrs. June Burner, of Baltimore, Md., and six great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            The Rev. Frank Riley officiated at the funeral services at eleven o’clock Saturday morning in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1968***

LORA BURNER ALGER

            Mrs. Lora Burner Alger of Media, Pa., died Monday afternoon, June 3 in Media, where she had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Eva Neil Batty.

            ...

            Mrs. Alger was born Feb. 26, 1880, in Overall, and was a daughter of the late Israel and Martha Ann Cullers Burner.

            She had resided in Ranson, W.Va., for many years until going to Media, Pa. four and one half years ago, to make her home with her daughter.

            She was a member of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town.

            Her husband, Hubert A. Alger, is deceased.

            Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Mabel Kehl and Mrs. Eva Nell Batty of Media, Pa.; Mrs. L. Ailee Jensen of Kansas City, Kan; Merle E. Alger, Leslie C. Alger and Francis K. Alger, all of Charles Town, W.Va.; Clifton H. Alger and Mrs. Anice Marie Darroch of Cleveland, Ohio; Fred H. Alger of Berryville

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Sep 1966

MRS. MARION C. ALGER

            Mrs. Marion Chrisman Alger of Rileyville, who had been a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for two months and in failing health for the last six months succumbed at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, September 12.

            She was born at Browntown, the daughter of the late John and Margaret Ferrell Chrisman on December 16, 1889. She was 76 years of age.

            She married Martin Edward Alger on December 23, 1969. On April 5, 1961, Mr. Alger preceded his wife in death.

            She was a member of the Rileyville Brethren Church.

            Two sons, William and Rumsey Alger, both of Rileyville, five daughters, Mrs. Mary Rose, of Marshall; Mrs. Beulah Bowman, of Rileyville; Mrs. Margaret Ponn, of Front Royal; Mrs. Maxine Fristoe and Mrs. Madaline Shenk, both of Luray; 23 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, one brother, David Chrisman, of Bentonville, and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Cullers, of Bentonville, survive. Three sons, two daughters and five sisters are deceased.                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Apr 1961***

MARTIN E. ALGER

            Martin Edward Alger, 73, prominent farmer of the Compton section of Page County, died Wednesday, April 5th in the P.M. Hospital, where he had been a patient only a short time. He had been in failing health, however, for some time...

            A son of the late Martin Alger and Barbara Stoneberger Alger, he was born in Page County on April 3, 1888. He was a member of the Rileyville Church of the Brethren.

            On December 23, 1909 he was united in marriage with Miss Marion Chrisman, who survives him with five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Rose of Marshall, Va.; Mrs. Beulah Bowman of Rileyville; Mrs. Joseph (Maxine) Fristoe, Mrs. Rumsey (Madoline) Shenk and Mrs. William (Margaret) Ponn, all of Luray; three sons, William Alger, Rumsey Alger and Paul Alger, all of Rileyville, survive him as do 23 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two brothers, Hubert Alger of Ranson, W.Va. and George Alger of Bentonville, Va. Two sons and two daughters are deceased.

            The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre of Johnstown, Pa. and Rev. Ronald Spire officiated at the funeral services Friday afternoon at two o'clock in the Rileyville Church of the Brethren. Interment was in the Alger Family Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

PAUL EDWIN ALGER Dies

            Paul Edwin Alger, 42, died on Monday, August 16, 1965, at 1:30 p.m., at his home in Rileyville.

            Born on May 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Martin Edward Alger and Marion Chrisman Alger, who survives.

            He was married to the former Katheryn Petefish on March 1, 1946, who also survives.

            The last rites will be held on Thursday, August 19, 1965, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Blaine Blubaugh officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.

            Mr. Alger was employed by the American Viscose Corporation of Front Royal at the time of his death.

            He was a member of the Rileyville Methodist Church.

            Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Alger is survived by a daughter, Juanita Kate Alger, of Rileyville, and two brothers, William and Rumsey Alger, both of Rileyville; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Rose, of Marshall; Mrs. Beulah Bowman, of Rileyville; Mrs. Margaret Ponn, of Front Royal; Mrs. Maxine Fristoe, of Luray; and Mrs. Madeline Shenk, of Luray. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Jul 1965

MRS. SYLVESTER N. ALGER SR. Succumbs

            Mrs. Elva Foster Alger, 60, of Luray, died Monday of last week at 4:40 a.m. in the Winchester Memorial Hospital.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, W.Va., by the Rev. Leland Wyatt of the Herndon Baptist Church. Burial took place in Arlington National Cemetery with the Rev. David Balcom of the Herndon Methodist Church officiating.

            Mrs. Alger was born Sept. 24, 1904, the daughter of the late Edward and Alberta Baker Foster.

            Her husband, the late Sylvester N. Alger Sr., preceded her in death in June, 1960.

            She is survived by a son, Sylvester N. Alger Jr., of Herndon, Va., and a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Ruth Garrison, of Colonial Heights, Va., two brothers, John Foster, of Lime Kiln, Md., James Foster, of Newark, Del., two sisters, Mrs. Marie Pope, of Halltown, Md., and Mrs. S.V. Meadows, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

            Mrs. Alger was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va.

            Mrs. Alger and her husband, who was associated with the Civil Service, had traveled frequently from 1939 to 1942. For the  last five years she had resided in Luray.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Sep 1963

MRS. BERTHA ASH Dies In Ohio

            Mrs. Bertha Ash, 81, a former Page County resident, died recently in Ohio. She had been an invalid for twelve years.

            Mrs. Ash was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Seal, of near Stanley. She was twice married.

            The following children survive: Rufus Stoneberger, of Luray, Carson Stoneberger, of Front Royal, and Junior Ash, of Ohio. Also surviving are six half brothers, Floyd Seal, of Luray, Raymond Seal, of Stanley and Amos, Oscar, Marvin and Millard Seal, of West Va., and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Three children, three brothers and a sister are deceased.

            Funeral services were held in Ohio.                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Dec 1962***

Brothers Die In Accident, Related in Page                (DAVID & DEAN ATKINS)

            Two brothers, David Garland Atkins, 16 and Dean G. Atkins, 17, of Dublin, Va., near Radford, Virginia, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Atkins of Dublin, Virginia, and grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Atkins of Luray, were among the six people killed in traffic accidents over the past week.

            Dean Atkins was killed at 10 p.m. Saturday when the car in which he was riding and a dump truck crashed on U.S. Rt. 11 two miles south of Radford, Va. His brother, David died just 35 minutes later at the Radford Community Hospital. Dennis Atkins, 18, another brother, who was driving the car, received head injuries and was admitted to the hospital.

            The boys were nephews of Mrs. Robert Griffith, Mrs. James Emrey, Mrs. Louise Thomas, and Mrs. Fulton Thurston, of Luray.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Feb 1964***

THOMAS F. ATKINS Succumbs

            Thomas F. Atkins, 93, who resided on Reservior Avenue in Luray, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital at 10 p.m., Friday, February 7, after being a patient there for one day...

            A son of the late George N. and Elmira Pullen Atkins, he was born January 10, 1871 in Sperryville. Mr. Atkins, who was a farmer, was a resident at "Honeysuckle Glen" in Sperryville for seventy years prior to moving to Luray in 1961. His wife, the former Maggie F. Dodson, who he married December 26, 1893, preceded him in death August 31, 1963.

            He is survived by three sons, J. Bradley Atkins and Hugh S. Atkins, of Sperryville and Herman B. Atkins, of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Susie M. Raleigh of Luray and District Heights, Md., and Mrs. Margaret Campbell, of Sperryville; one brother, Joseph B. Atkins, of Sperryville, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Woodward and Mrs. Mae Woodward, both of Sperryville. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Five children are deceased.

            Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 9, in the Sperryville Cemetery with the Rev. E.W. Bradley officiating.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Sep 1963

MRS. THOMAS F. ATKINS Dies at 86

            Mrs. Maggie Fitzallen Atkins 86, passed away at the home of her son, Herman B. Atkins on Reservoir Road in Luray at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, August 31st. Mrs. Atkins, who had been in failing health for five years, moved to Luray on December 31st, 1961. Prior to that she lived at “Honeysuckle Glen” in Sperryville for 70 years.

            She was the daughter of the late B.F. Dodson and Alberta Bruce Dodson and was born in Rappahannock County December 16th, 1876. She was a member of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville.

            She and her husband, Thomas F. Atkins celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary December 26th, 1962. They were married in 1893.

            Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: J. Bradley Atkins, of Sperryville; Mrs. Susie M. Raleigh, of Washington and Luray; Herman B. Atkins, of Luray and Mrs. Margaret Campbell and Hugh S. Atkins, both of Sperryville. Five children are deceased. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Jac Earl Atkins, Tommie Atkins and Mrs. Clarice Hicks, all of Richmond; Robert F. Shumate, of Washington; Robert Atkins, of Penna.; Hugh S. Atkins and Mary Sue Atkins, of Sperryville; Mrs. Joe Henry Aylor, of Arlington, and Herman Wayne Atkins, of Madison College in Madison, Tenn.; and sixteen great grand-children.

            The Rev. H.E. Nicholson conducted graveside services at 11 a.m. Monday, September 2nd in the Sperryville Cemetery.                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Feb 1964***

Death of EARL BATMAN, SR.

            Earl Raymond Batman, Sr., 65, of Luray, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning, after suffering a heart attack.

            Born at Shenandoah on May 8, 1898, he was a son of David Henry and Anna Strickler Batman. He was a member of the Shenandoah EUB Church.

            Mr. Batman was employed at Batman Pontiac in Shenandoah.

            He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Henshaw Batman.

            Also surviving are: five daughters, Mrs. Ollie Fischer, Mrs. Edith Argeon, Mrs. Margie Haney, and Mrs. Lucille Jenkins, all of Shenandoah; Mrs. Betty Gray, of Luray; two sons, Joseph R. and Earl R. Batman, Jr., both of Shenandoah; two brothers, Virgil and Julian Batman, both of Shenandoah; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Beazley, of Newport News; Mrs. Marie Rogall, of Baltimore; Mrs. Louise Kinsey, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Mrs. Minnie Powell, of Hagerstown, Md.; one half-brother, Jesse L. Batman, of Shenandoah, and 16 grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be conducted Thursday (today) at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Nair officiating. Burial will be in the EUB Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Feb 1969

BENJAMIN L. BEAGHAN

            Benjamin Leroy Beaghan, 46, of Baltimore, Md., died Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a lingering illness.

            He was born Jan. 2, 1923 in Shenandoah, and was the son of John J. Beaghan and the late Willie Margaret Dorrough Beaghan. He had resided in Baltimore for the past 16 years and was an assembler at the Fisher Body Plant there.

            He was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II.

            Surviving besides his father, are his wife, Mrs. Vivian Kite Beaghan, four daughters, Gloria Jean, Carol, Linda and Diane Beaghan, all at home; two sons, Robert Lee and Michael Beaghan, both at home; two brothers, Sherwood Beaghan of Glen Burnie, Md., and John M. Beaghan, of Marlow Heights, Md., and five sisters, Mrs. Henry (Margaret) Hopf, of Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Charles (Helen) Hanback of Chevy Chase, Md.; Mrs. Catherine Russell, of Falls Church; Mrs. Dorothy Shirkey, of Chesapeake, and Mrs. Walter (Peggy) Estes of Seat Pleasant, Md.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah by the Rev. Thomas Sutton. Burial took place in the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ Cemetery.                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1965

WILLIAM ALFRED BEAHM Dies

            William Alfred Beahm, 87, of Luray, died Tuesday, April 6, 1965, at 6:00 a.m. at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. Mr. Beahm had been in ill health for the past year.

            Funeral service will be conducted Thursday (today) April 8, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Reverends Kenneth Graft and E.C. Brewer officiating. Interment will be in Weaver Cemetery.

            Mr. Beahm was a retired farmer and construction worker.

            Born March 7. 1878, in Rileyville he was a son of the late Henry Alfred and Frances Wood Beahm. He was a member of the Rileyville Brethern Church.

            Besides his wife, the former Miss Virgie M. Weaver, whom he married on December 31, 1902, in Luray, he is survived by one son, Robert W. Beahm, of Luray; one daughter, Mrs. Angeline Strickler, of Luray, and five grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death.

            Mr. Beahm was the last surviving member of his family.                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 May 1968

MATTIE ANN BERRY

            Mrs. Mattie Ann Berry, 67, of Stanley, died 8 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for three days. She had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. G.A. Cave, the Rev. Calvin Stroupe and the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in the Yager Cemetery.

            She was born May 12, 1900 and was a daughter of the late Phillip and Lucy Thomas Jenkins. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            On Nov. 9, 1915, she married Benjamin F. Berry, who died Feb. 17, 1946.

            Surviving are two sons, George L, Berry and William F. Berry of Stanley; one daughter, Mrs. Lucy Breeden of Luray; two brothers, Newton Jenkins and Son Jenkins of Stanley. One brother and three sisters are deceased.                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Oct 1963

MRS. ESTELENE P. BIRD Dies at 81

            Mrs. Estelene Printz Bird, 81, who has been residing with her son, Frank, in Arlington, died in the Smithland Nursing Home at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 27th. She has been in failing health for about six months and was a patient in the nursing home for one month.

            A daughter of the late Isaiah Printz and Ida Pence Printz, she was born in Stony Man near Luray, on July 10th, 1882. She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church. Her husband, Frank W. Bird, Sr., preceded her in death in 1914.

            She is survived by two sons, Frank Bird, of Arlington, and Gregory Bird, of Elkton, and the following brothers and sisters: Cecil Printz, of Sheridan, Indiana, Rex Printz, of Forreston, Illinois, Gene Printz, of Westville, Ohio, Mrs. J.T. Campbell and Mrs. John Stewart of Luray, and Mrs. Nathan Peterson, of Largo, Florida.

            Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. James Smith Sunday, September 29th, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Green Hill cemetery.                                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 May 1965

Death of GEORGE R. BLAKEMORE

            George Ralph Blakemore, 79, died Thursday, April 29, 1965, at 1 a.m. at his home in Stanley. Mr. Blakemore had been in ill health for the past year.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 1, at 2 p.m., from the Stanley Baptist Church with the Rev. Wyman Ramsey officiating. Interment was in Seekford Cemetery.

            Born August 8, 1885, in Stanley, he was a son of the late Peter and Gaybrella Judy Blakemore. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church.

            He had formerly been employed as a Blacksmith.

            Besides his wife, the former Miss Molly Virginia Seekford, whom he married on July 5, 1911, he is survived by four sons; Rudolph, Paul and George H. Blakemore, of Stanley; Billy Blakemore, of Shenandoah; three daughters, Mrs. Vallie Cave, Mrs. Jeanette Pence and Mrs. Jean Blakemore, all of Stanley; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one brother, Mode Blakemore, of Stanley. One son, two daughters, and one sister preceded him in death.                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Dec 1965

DAVID TIMOTHY BLOSSER Passes Away

            David Timothy Blosser, 78, of Stanley, passed away after being in failing health for four years. His death occurred at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, December 5, 1965, at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient only one day.

            Mr. Blosser was born on July 5, 1887, in Stanley, the son of the late Timothy and Emma Comer Blosser. Prior to his death he was employed with the N and W Railroad Highway Department. He was a member of the Stanley S.D.A. Church.

            He was twice married. His first wife, Emma Rogers is deceased. His second wife, Edna Mae Painter, is still living.

            Surviving are five sons, Clifford, of Luray, Floyd, Preston, Edward and Raymond, all of Stanley; one daughter, Mrs. Calvin (Peggy) Bradley, of Stanley; nineteen grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and one half sister, Mrs. Frank Foltz, of Stanley. One son one daughter and two sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, at the Stanley S.D.A. Church with Elder C.A. Schram officiating, with interment in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jun 1963***

Death of SUSAN H. BOWARD

            Mrs. Susan H. Boward, 81, of Hagerstown, Md., widow of James W. Boward, died at the King's Daughter's Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Wednesday, May 29th, at 4:30 a.m. following a long illness.

            Mrs. Boward had been a patient in the Airley Heights Nursing Home for a number of years.

            Born near Stanley, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva Anne Aleshire Purdham. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren and the last surviving member of her family.

            Funeral services were held in the Rest Haven Funeral Chapel at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon with her pastor, the Rev. Donald Jordan officiating. Burial took place in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Dec 1965

MISS RUTH P. BRADLEY Dies

            Miss Ruth P. Bradley departed from life on Monday, December 6, 1965, at 2:45 p.m. after being in failing health for several years. She had been staying at the Mountain View Home for eighteen months. She was 66 years of age.

            She was born to the union of the late Isaac C. and Peoria Freeze Bradley on March 9, 1899, in Luray. He father was the founder of the Bradley Funeral Home.

            Miss Bradley was a graduate of Elizabeth College in Salem, Va., and the Williams School of Expression at Ithaca, N.Y. She had worked in the office of former Congressman Thomas Stanley in Washington, D.C. and retired in 1958 from the Post Office Department. She had also been employed by the War Production Board.

            She was a person of genial personality. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Her main hobby was painting and was a very talented artist.

            Miss Bradley is survived by her step-mother, Mrs. Lucille Bradley; one brother, Amos E. Bradley and one sister, Mrs. Denver F. Aleshire Sr., both of Luray.

            A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, by the Rev. Ralph Hoffmeyer from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Her body was laid to rest in Green Hill Cemetery.                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Feb 1963

Brother of HARRY O. BRADLEY Dies (WILLIAM FRANKLIN BRADLEY)

            William Franklin Bradley, 74, of Inwood, West Virginia, brother of Harry O. Bradley, of Luray, died at the Newton D. Baker Hospital on February 20th, after a long illness. He was a prosperous farmer until about three years ago when he retired from the farm and moved to Inwood. He was born and raised in Page County.

            He was the son of the late Elder W.H. and Emma Shenk Bradley.

            Mr. Bradley was twice married, his first wife being the former Frances Adkins, by whom he had one daughter, Mrs. Sue Shokey. His second wife was Annie Brinker, of Charles Town, who survives him with five children, who are all married. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister.                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Aug 1966

MRS. J. MERVIE BRADLEY

            Mrs. Bessie Verlie Bradley, 74, of Route 2, Luray, succumbed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, in the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two hours.

            Born in Rappahannock County on August 13, 1892, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Lucinda Jenkins.

            She was a member of the Regular Baptist Church.

            Surviving are her husband, J. Mervie Bradley, three sons, Johnny, Robert and Lynwood Bradley, all of Luray, three daughters, Mrs. Irene Buchanan, of New Market, Mrs. Annie Keith, of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Gladys Shenk, of Luray; 32 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, one brother, Clarence Jenkins, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Berry and Mrs. Mamie Judd, both of Luray. Three sons, three daughters, one brother and four sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Reverends Paul W. Walters and John I. Bradley in charge. Burial took place in the Morning Star Cemetery.                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 May 1963

G. CLEVELAND BREEDEN Rites

            Grover Cleveland Breeden, 77, of near Shenandoah, died at 7:35 Wednesday morning, May 22nd at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been in declining health for several years.

            A son of the late James M. and Lola Davis Breeden, he was born in Greene County, August 21st 1885, but had spent most of his life here. He was a member of the Oak Grove E.U.B. Church and Verbena Lodge 42 of the IOOF.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Leigh Turner December 1961.

            He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. John (Willie) Sampson, and Mrs. Frank (Virginia) Good, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Louis (Nellie) Morris and Mrs. Leroy (Hazel) Morris, of Concord, N.C., and Mrs. Amos (Aline) Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn., one son, Raymond Breeden, of Shenandoah; one brother, Robert O. Breeden and one sister, Mrs. Mamie Comer, both of Shenandoah; thirty-five grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home to the Oak Grove E.U.B. at 1:30 p.m. Friday, where funeral services were conducted at 3 o’clock by his pastor, the Rev. R.D. Fawley and Rev. John W. Henderson… Burial took place in the George Comer Cemetery.                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Sep 1965

JUDSON C. BREEDEN

            Judson C. Breeden, 93, a native and lifelong resident of Page County, died Sunday afternoon at four o’clock in a Staunton hospital.

            Mr. Breeden was born May 19, 1865, a son of the late Thomas Sidney and Harriet Breeden. He formerly resided in the No. 2 Furnace section and more recently had lived at Stanley.

            He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lillie Meadows, of Route 1, Elkton and a number of nieces and nephews. Nine sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock from the Jolliett’s Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Martin had charge of the services. Burial was in the Jolliet’s Cemetery.                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1967

ETHEL M. BROCKMEYER

            Mrs. Ethel May Brockmeyer, 41, of Stanley, died Thursday, May 25, in Hampton. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Breeden.

            Services were conducted on Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. David Mennicke officiating; and on Monday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial took place in the family cemetery.

            Surviving are her husband, Henry Brockmeyer; one son, Ronald Frederic, of Hampton; seven brothers, Aldine, Virgil, Reginald, Garland, David and Delmer Breeden, all of Stanley, and Clifford Breeden, of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Cook, of Hampton, and Mrs. Evelyn Taylor, of Jacksonville, Fla.                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Mar 1964

( SADIE LONG-BRUBAKER)

            Mrs. Sadie Long Brubaker, 80, a patient at the Luray Nursing Home, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 25th at the home…

            Mrs. Brubaker, a native of Page County, was born April 2, 1883. She was the daughter of the late Dr. John F. Long and Susan B. Kite Long. The widow of the late William T. Brubaker, she was a member of the Hawksbill Primitive Baptist Church.

            Surviving are one son, Abrahm Brubaker, of Luray; a foster daughter, Mrs. Frances Clatterbuck, of Boyce, Va.; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. One daughter, two sisters and a brother are deceased.

            The funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Elder F.E. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Oct 1964

MARION V. BUNDY Succumbs

            Marion Victor Bundy, 79, of Luray, died at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 5, at the University of Virginia Hospital where he had been a patient for five days.

            A native of Luray, he was the son of the late Clay and Frances Hughes Bundy. Prior to his death, he was employed by Campbell’s Plumbing Company.

            Mr. Bundy was twice married. Both of his wives preceded him in death. His first wife was the former Bertha Cyrus and the second was the former Dora Butler.

            Mr. Bundy is survived by one son, Elgie Bundy, of Winchester; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Green, of Luray; and Mrs. Esiie Riggens, of Braddock, Pennsylvania.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Barndille officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Feb 1963             WEST LURAY NEWS

RUFUS BUNDY

            Rufus Bundy, 70, of 7 Cole St. in Luray, died at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2nd, at his home after a lingering illness…

            A son of the late Henry C. Bundy and Frances M. Hughes Bundy, he was born in Luray on March 4, 1892. In 1923 he was married to Miss Mary E. Lovett, who survives him with two children, Leroy Bundy, of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Jane Harris, of Luray. One brother, Marion Bundy, of Luray and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Green of Luray and Mrs. Essie Reggins, of Rankin, Penna., also survive him. One daughter is deceased.

            The Rev. Carl Headen officiated at the funeral services at two o’clock Monday afternoon, February 4th, in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Bundy Family Cemetery.                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Dec 1962***

BERNIE MARTIN BURACKER Dies

            Bernie Martin Buracker, 80 former resident of the Stony Man section, near Luray, died suddenly at his home at Winchester, Va. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon (no day given!)

            Born in Page County on June 10, 1882, he was a son of the late Jacob and Fannie Buracker. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. He was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Buracker, who preceded him in death.

            Mr. Buracker is survived by six sons, Lloyd and George Buracker of Stanley; Paul, Arthur, Edward and Ernest, of Maryland, two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Williams, of Md., and Mrs. Mae Spitler of Winchester. Two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Helbert of Berryville and Mrs. Edith Comer of Luray; one brother, Dallas Buracker of Stanley; 35 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive him.

            Funeral services were conducted at four o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Owen Preston and Elder H.E. Wakeman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Jul 1961***

MRS. EMMETT BURACKER

            Mrs. Bessie May Buracker, 68, widow of Emmett Buracker, of Ida section of Page County, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15th at her home after being ill since January 1st...

            Born in Page County on October 24, 1892, she was a daughter of the late Philip Jenkins and Lucy May Thomas Jenkins. She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            In 1910 she was united in marriage with Emmett Buracker who preceded her in death on July 13, 1943.

            Mrs. Buracker is survived by five sons, Carl Buracker, Trenton Buracker, George Buracker, Dewey Buracker and John Buracker and three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Weaver, Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver and Mrs. Vada Campbell, all of Luray. Two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Berry of Stanley and Mrs. Lizzie Broyles of Kearneysville, W.Va.; two brothers, Son Jenkins and Newton Jenkins of Stanley, also survive her as do seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin officiated at the last rites at one o'clock Monday afternoon, July 17th in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 May 1965

HARRISON BURACKER Dies Suddenly

            Harrison Buracker, 70, of Stanley, died suddenly Saturday, May 1, 1965, at 9:30 a.m., on the street in Stanley.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 4, 1965, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Reverend Vernon Merkey officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            Born October 15, 1894, in Luray, he was a son of the late James and Emma Buracker. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. He was also a member of the American Legion and a World War I Veteran.

            He had formerly been employed at the Virginia Oak Tannery and the Alma Poultry Plant.

            His wife, the former Miss Zella C. Taylor, preceded him in death on October 31, 1944.

            He is survived by two sons, Ralph L. Buracker, of Fremont, California; Carroll D. Buracker, of Harrisonburg; three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Carroll, of Nabasser, Massachusetts; Mrs. Kathleen Housden, of Luray; Mrs. Naomi Bankster, of Modesto, California; three brothers, Andrew Buracker, of Hagerstown, (rest is missing)                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Mar 1965

Death of LUCY JANE BURACKER

            Mrs. Lucy Jane Buracker, 76, of Stanley, died Thursday, March 4, at 5:00 p.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m. from Mt. Zion Church with the Rev. Owen Preston officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            Born January 30, 1889, in Elkton, she was a daughter of the late Will and Mary Seal. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Brethren Church.

            Mrs. Buracker was twice married. Her first husband, Henry Aleshire, preceded her in death.

            She is survived by her second husband, Reuben B. Buracker; two sons, Loring Aleshire, of Luray, Virgil Aleshire, of Fairfax; three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Buracker and Mrs. Marie Berry, of Stanley, and Mrs. Catherine Buracker, of Luray; 24 grandchildren and three great grand-children.                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Feb 1964***

OSCAR M. BURACKER Dies

            Oscar M. Buracker, age 59, a farmer of Sperryville, died Thursday, February 6th in the University of Virginia Hospital.

            Mr. Alger, a son of James P. and Betty E. Dodson Buracker, was born May 10, 1905 in Stanley. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church. His wife, the former Stella Breeden, is deceased.

            Surviving are his step-mother, Mrs. Emma Buracker; two daughters, Ethel Buracker and Iva Buracker, of Sperryville; two sons, Kinzy Buracker and Cecil Buracker, also of Sperryville and the following step-children, Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Russell Cave, both of Sperryville. One sister, Mrs. Evelyn Gochenour, of Luray and seven grandchildren also survive.

            A funeral service was held at the Bethlehem Christian Church Sunday, February 9th at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gird Cave officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1968

SAMUEL W. BURACKER

            Samuel William Buracker, 92, of Luray died 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Staunton Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. He had been in failing health several years.

            A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. (today) Thursday at the Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Lester Horton and the Rev. L.P. Hale. Burial will be in the Adventist Cemetery.

            Mr. Buracker was born Aug. 19, 1876 in Madison County and was a son of the late Henry and Martha Hurt Buracker. He was a farmer and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.

            His wife, the former Catherine Hurt, died April 12, 1958.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gertie) Seal and Mrs. Leo (Emma) Good both of Luray; seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Two sons and four daughters are deceased.                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 May 1968***

RAYMOND F. BURKER

            Raymond Francis Burker, 85, of Rt. 2, Boonsboro, Md., died Saturday, May 18, at the Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, Md., after a brief illness.

            He was born in Luray and was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia Breeden Burker.

            He was a member of the Calvary Temple of Williamsport, Md., a World War I veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 152 of Hagerstown.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Kessibing Burker, of Boonsboro; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Kennedy of Hagerstown; Mrs. Marvia Spindle of Mineral Wells, Tex., and a step-daughter, Mrs. Lewis Dellinger of Downsville, Md.; five sons, Marvin Burker of Boonsboro, John Burker of Baltimore, Jacob Burker and Franklin Burker, both of Hagerstown, and George Burker of Rockville; twenty three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bast Funeral Home in Boonsboro by the Rev. Vernon Miles. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Hagerstown.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Aug 1963

MRS. ARNOLD F. BURNER Dies In Alexandria

            Mrs. Lucille Hilliard Burner, 43, of Alexandria, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, August 26th, in the New Alexandria Hospital where she had been a patient since July 1st…

            Mrs. Burner was born in Luray, December 7th, 1919 and was the daughter of Hubert J. and Sina Holmes Hilliard. She was a graduate of Luray High School in the class of 1937 and was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church.

            On October 1st, 1938 she was united in marriage with Arnold F. Burner, who survives. They moved from Luray to Alexandria in 1952. She was employed with the White Motor Company and Woodhouse Stationary in Washington, D.C. for five years. Her husband is a funeral director with the Cunningham Funeral Home in Alexandria.

            She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert J. Hilliard, of Stanley; four children, Mrs. Douglas Tabor, of Austin, Texas; Judith A. Burner and Franklin and Gregory Burner, of Alexandria; four grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Holmes H. Hilliard, of Strasburg, Mrs. Jeanette Painter, of Stanley, Mrs. Betty Comer and Mrs. Sarah Darnell, of Hialeah, Florida, Mrs. Laura Comer, of Shenandoah and Kenneth Hilliard, of Pasadena, Maryland.

            Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Cunningham Funeral Home in Alexandria with the Rev. J.P. Gulley officiating. The Rev. E.C. Brewer will conduct a service at the Bradley Funeral Home in (GET REST OF OBIT)                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Oct 1961***

CHARLES WM. CAMERON Dies Suddenly

            Charles William Cameron, 53, one of the partners in the Luray Grill, died suddenly at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30th...

            The son of the late John William Cameron and Mary Ellen Cave Cameron, he was born at Stanley on October 14, 1907.

            Mr. Cameron is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Julia Amanda Hellman of Raymond, New Hampshire and Mrs. Catherine Tayloer of Stanley. One niece and one nephew also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Riley in charge. Burial was in the Graves chapel Cemetery near Stanley...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Sep 1965

ELD. ARTHUR CAMPBELL Dies In 79th Year

            Elder Arthur Wesley Campbell, 78, a retired Regular Baptist minister and a beloved citizen of Luray, passed this life at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13th at his home. Mr. Campbell, who retired from the ministry after suffering a stroke in 1948, had been in very good health in recent years and his death came as a shock to his family and friends…

            Mr. Campbell served as pastor of Mt. Carmel Regular Baptist Church in Luray and Smith Creek Regular Baptist Church in New Market for about 30 years… He was a member of the Luray Lodge of Masons.

            Mr. Campbell was born in Luray on February 20, 1880 and was a son of the late John W. Campbell and Mary Ellen Purdham Campbell. He was united in marriage with Miss Lula F. Painter on July 24, 1902 and to this union eight children were born, six of whom survive. Surviving are his widow and the following children: Leo M. Campbell, Virgil L. Campbell, Emmett C. Campbell, Burnam W. Campbell and Edward T. Campbell, all of Luray, and J. Lewis Campbell, of New Market. Three sisters, Mrs. Irvin Campbell, of Luray, Mrs. John Foltz, of Stanley, and Mrs. Ada Freeze, of Shenandoah, also survive as do ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. One son, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            Last rites conducted by Elder E.W. Bradley and Elder Wayne Thompson in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home Monday afternoon at two o’clock, were attended by a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives… Interment took place in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Aug 1960***

GEORGE (COP) CAMPBELL Dies

            George W. (Cop) Campvell, 74, well-known Luray citizen, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23rd at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Good, of Luray, after being in failing health for one year.

            Mr. Campbell was born in Page County on October 12, 1885 and was a son of the late Mrs. Louise Campbell. He was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Viands, who survives.

            He is also survived by one son, Julian A. Campbell of the U.S. Navy, currently stationed at Norfolk, Va.; and three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Jean) Good of Luray; Miss Alice L. Campbell of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Robert (Lois J.) Yackel of Drexel Hill, Penna. One sister is deceased.

            Funeral arrangements had not been completed at the time of going to press, however the services will be held in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home with interment in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1963***

MRS. HOMER W. CAMPBELL Dies

            Mrs. Ida Campbell, 72, died Tuesday evening, March 26th at 3 p.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for over a week.

            Mrs. Campbell was born April 1, 1890 in Page County, where she spent her entire life. She was the daughter of the late William Lucas and Viola McCoy Lucas and was a member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church.

            She is survived by her husband, Homer W. Campbell and the following children: Mrs. Lucille Cubbage and Mrs. Margie Stoneberger, both of Stanley; Mrs. Helen Williams of Shenandoah; Floyd Campbell and Lloyd Campbell, both of Stanley. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Myrtle Lucas of New Market, Mrs. Mabel Cubbage, Georgie Lucas, Fred Lucas and Leonard Lucas, all of Stanley. The following half brothers and sisters also survive: Joe Lucas, Albert Lucas, Mrs. Florence Dallas and Mrs. Etta Lucas, all of Stanley and Raymond Lucas of Luray.

            The funeral service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Dovel Hollow Church with Rev. P.A. Freed officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Mar 1963

HUBERT CAMPBELL Dies at 73

            Hubert Lee Campbell, 73, of the Furnace Road section near Luray, died at 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 15th, in the Page Memorial Hospital after being in failing health for the past six months…

            Born in Page County on May 2, 1889 he was a son of the late Robert Campbell and Susan Purdham Campbell. He was a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad worker and a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            Mr. Campbell was married to Miss Mamie Smelser, who survives him with six sons, Paul and Willie Campbell, of Shenandoah; Mohler C. Campbell, of Alexandria; Robert S. Campbell and Franklin H. Campbell of Luray and Ralph L. Campbell of Richmond, and two daughters, Mrs. Louise Cash and Mrs. Catherine Campbell of Luray. One brother, Frank Campbell, of Shenandoah, and 23 grandchildren also survive.

            The Rev. Crawford officiated at the last rites at two o’clock on Monday afternoon in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery.    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Oct 1963

MRS. MAMIE S. CAMPBELL Dies

            Mrs. Mamie Smelser Campbell, 72, of Luray, widow of Hubert L. Campbell, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th, in the University of Va. Hospital, Charlottesville, Mrs. Campbell had been in failing health for several years.

            She was born on May 29, 1891 in Stanley, the daughter of the late Sam Smelser and Savilla Stoneberger, and was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            She was preceded in death on March 15, 1963 by her husband, Hubert L. Campbell.

            Surviving are the following children: Paul D. Campbell, Willie J. Campbell, Mrs. Louise Cash and Catherine Campbell, all of Shenandoah; Robert S. Campbell, Hubert F. Campbell and Ralph L. Campbell, all of Luray and Clarence Campbell of Alexandria. Also surviving are the following half brothers and half sisters, Claude and Dexter Smelser of Stanley; Mrs. Annie Cubbage and Maggie Smelser of Stanley and Mrs. Eveline Grimsley of Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Crawford officiating. Burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jan 1965

Death of MRS. MARY CAMPBELL

            Mrs. Mary Susan (Sudie) Campbell, 80, of Luray, died Wednesday, January 27, at 8:00 a.m., at the Nowman Nursing Home in Grottoes. Mrs. Campbell had been in failing health for the past year.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 29, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

            Born May 28, 1885, in Luray, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Elizabeth E. Wright Duncan. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Her husband, Hubert L. Campbell, preceded her in death in 1923.

            She is survived by two sons, Thurman L. and Page D. Campbell, both of Luray; and one sister, Mrs. Emma Price, of Missouri. One son, Donald, was killed in World War II.                                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jun 1967

MRS. WM. T. CAMPBELL

            Mrs. Corinne Comer Campbell, 62, of New Market, died Friday evening of last week in Miller’s Nursing Home at Woodstock. On Oct. 16, 1926, she was married to William T. Campbell, of Luray and New Market, who survives.

            She was born May 6, 1905, at New Market and was a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Maude Comer.

            Mrs. Campbell was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church in New Market.

            Surviving besides her husband is one sister, Mrs. Marie Whitmore, of New Market.

            The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Reformation Lutheran Church by the Rev. Lewis O. Dasher. Burial took place in the St. Matthews Cemetery at New Market.                                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1963***

West Luray News

MRS. LEAN CARTER DIES At 74

            Mrs. Lena Golden Bundy Carter, 74, of Luray, died at 3:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd in the Page Memorial Hospital.

            She was the daughter of the late William H. and Viola Carpenter Bundy and was born Sept. 28, 1889. Her husband, Clyde E. Carter, preceded her in death. She was a life resident of Page County.

            A member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Mrs. Carter was a devoted church worker...

            Mrs. Carter is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, and Mrs. Ella Frye, both of Luray, Mrs. Helen Lacey, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Annie Hoagland, of Mansfield, Ohio; four sons, James and Clyde, of Luray, Herman of Indianapolis, Ind., and Luther, of Brandywine, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Tutt, of Falls Church and Mrs. Florence Tutt, of Luray; five brothers, Edward, James, Luther and Henry, of Luray and George Bundy, of New York; thirty- four grandchild and twenty-two great grandchildren. Four children are deceased.

            The funeral service was held at the Bethel Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 26th, with the Rev. Wilbur Henry officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Dec 1967

CHARLES A. CAVE

            Charles Alexander Cave, 79, a retired employee of the Mason Force of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company, died at his home on Rt. 1, near Shenandoah, at 5 o’clock Saturday evening. December 23. He had been ill for the past five weeks.

            Born January 23, 1888, he was the son of the late Bud and Louise Comer Cave, and had spent his entire life in this section.

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            He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Fellie Grimsley Cave, in October 1922, and a sister, Mrs. Regina Frances Grimsley on December 17, 1967.

            He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Virginia Pearl) Grimsley, Mrs. Howard (Arbutus) Comer, of Shenandoah, and Miss Loretta Cave, at home, two sons, Joseph Cave, of Luray, and Charles L. Cave, of Shenandoah; fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home Tuesday, at 2 p.m. with his pastor, the Rev. William C. Robertson officiating… Burial took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery near Shenandoah.                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Jan 1964           

Death of MRS. DORA CORNELIA CAVE

            Mrs. Dora Cornelia Cave, 79, widow of C. Milton Cave, died at 3:00 a.m. Monday, January 13, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marvin Shenk, of Luray. Mrs. Cave had been ill for a year.

            Born November 24, 1884, at Luray, she was the daughter of the late Liza Jane Richards. She was a member of the Church of the Brethern.

            She is survived by two sons; Luther and Lowell Cave of Luray; three daughters, Mrs. John D. Osborne, of Falls Church, Mrs. Marvin Shenk and Mrs. Linda E. Jenkins, of Luray. She is also survived by a half brother, Everett Campbell, of Hagerstown, Md., a half-sister, Mrs. Lizzie Hughes, of Luray, and two sisters, Mrs. Esta Jenkins of Luray, and Mrs. Bertha Stoneberger, of Hagerstown.

            Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, with the Rev. Ridenour officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery.                                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Dec 1965

Death of FRED WILLIAM CAVE

            Fred William Cave, 78, of Route 2, Stanley, passed this life on Friday, December 3, 1965 at 2 p.m. in the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for one week. Mr. Cave had been in failing health for several years.

            Born October 20, 1887, in Stanley, he was the son of Calvin H. and Julia A. Lucas Cave, who preceded their son in death.

            Prior to his death and illness Mr. Cave was a farmer.

            He was married to the former Mary Phillips who preceded her husband in death in 1948.

            Four sons, Fred M. Cave, of San Francisco, California, Robert T. Cave, of Jewett City, Conn., Harry C. Cave, of Stanley, and Brice W. Cave, of Sandston; and two daughters, Miss Julia Cave, of Washington D.C., and Mrs. Louise Campbell, of Stanley, survive. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. Two sons are deceased.

            Last rites were conducted by the Reverend Marvin Cave in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home on Monday, December 6, 1965m at 2 p.m., with the final resting place in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Apr 1969

GEORGE W. CAVE

            George Washington Cave, 94, of Rt. Stanley died 8 a.m., Friday, April 18 at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient 12 days. He had been ill two weeks.

            A funeral services was conducted Monday at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in the Yager Cemetery.

            Mr. Cave was born Dec. 20, 1874 in Madison County, and was a son of the late John and Mary Offenbacker Cave. He was a farmer and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.

            His wife, the former Maude Offenbacker, died in 1943.

            Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Evidell A. Cave of Stanley; one brother, Gerd A. Cave of Shenandoah, and one sister, Mrs. Polly Richards of Madison. Two sons are deceased.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1967

ISAAC HERBERT CAVE

            Isaac Herbert Cave, 83, of Arlington, died Monday afternoon, May 29, at the Fairfax Nursing Home. He had been a patient there for three months and in ill health five months.

            The funeral will be conducted by Rev. O.L. Martin (today) Thursday morning at 11 o’clock from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            Born on June 30, 1883 in Stanley, he was a son of the late Perry and Edna Weakley Cave. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church. Mr. Cave graduated from Dayton College and taught in various public schools prior to his illness.

            His wife, the former Annie L. Owens, whom he married on May 29, 1908, is deceased. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Naomi Painter, Arlington, and one sister, Mrs. Artie Owens, Sterling; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One son, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Mar 1960***

WILLIAM HENRY CAVE Dies

            William Henry (Click) Cave, 80, well known citizen of Ida, died suddenly Sunday March 13, at his home in the Ida section...

            Mr. Cave was born in Madison County January 5, 1880 and was the son of the late Newman and Susie Offenbacker Cave. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            His widow, Mrs. Lillie Cave, survive him.

            He is also survived by the following children: Mrs. Walter (Gertie) Cave, of Criglersville, Va.; Mrs. Irving (Bertha) Burton, of Syria, Va.; Mrs. Fred (Bessie) Sours, Luray and Mrs. Eddie (Betty) Foster, Luray; twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. Surviving brothers and sister are Everett Cave of Luray; Frank Cave of Stanley; Fred Cave of Luray and Mrs. Harem Painter of Charles Town, West Virginia.

            Last rites were conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from the Bethlehem Church and burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. O.L. Martin and G.A. Cave officiated...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1965

Death of ZEPH H. CAVE

            Zeph H. Cave, 86, of 314 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C., died in Casualty Hospital on Thursday, January 21, 1965, after being a patient for one week following a stroke.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home Sunday, January 24, at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Owen Preston officiating. Interment was in Joseph A. Sours Cemetery near Ida.

            Born August 9, 1878, he was a son of the late Joseph W. and Barbara A. Comer Cave, of Luray.

            His wife, the former Miss Daisy Cave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cave, of near Stanley, preceded him in death in 1939.

            He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Rupert T. (Daisy) Somers, of Luray, and one brother, Herbert C. Cave, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and a number of nieces and nephews. One sister, Mrs. Joseph A. (Emma) Sours, of Luray, and two brothers, Lee J. Cave, of Stephen City, Virginia, and John H. Cave, of Washington, D.C., are deceased.

            Mr. Cave was a resident of Washington, D.C., for over 65 years, firs being employed in the Raleigh Hotel and a few years later, he owned his own private car for hire in which line of work he followed all his active years.                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Mar 1960***

HARRY M. COFFMAN

            Harry M. Coffman, 71, a resident of Harrisonburg, Va., and formerly of Stanley died on Thursday, March 10th, at McQuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Va.

            Mr. Coffman was born in Stanley and was well known in that community. He was the son of the late Herbert Coffman and Maggie Roudabush Coffman. He was the last survivor of his family.

            Funeral services were held at the Bradley Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, with Rev. Roy Neff officiating. Interment was in Graves Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Mar 1966

BENJAMIN F. COMER

            Benjamin Franklin Comer, 87, a retired farmer of near Shenandoah, died Wednesday, March 16, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. at a Staunton Hospital, where he had been a patient nine weeks.

            Born December 16, 1878, he was the son of the late Jacob N. and Elizabeth Smith Comer. He was a member of the United Church of Christ.

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            He was married to Miss Mary Effie Kite on December 5, 1902. She preceded him in death June 7, 1960.

            He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. James F. (Myrtle) Shomo, Mrs. Jennings (Edna) Supples and Mrs. James (Alice) Hilliards, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. William (Loretta) Seal, of Luray; seventeen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert A. (Lena) Stanley, Mrs. Clinton (Franie) Judd and Mrs. Emory J. (Ora) Maye, all of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Ella Higgs, of near Pittsburgh, Pa., and four brothers, Hiram Comer, Jacob Comer and William Comer, all of Shenandoah, and James D. Comer, of Waynesboro.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon with is pastor, the Rev. Norval Smith, and the Rev. William C. Robertson officiating… Burial took place in the Jacob Comer Cemetery near Shenandoah.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1968***

DOC. C. COMER

            Doc Charles Comer, 81, of Shenandoah, a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad carpenter died Monday afternoon, June 10, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital...

            He was born July 16, 1886 and was a son of the late James Robert and Mary Ann Strole Comer. He had spent his entire life in this community.

            He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W.G. (Madalyn) Wade of Shenandoah; two sons, James Denzal Comer at home and James Eldridge Comer of Westminister, Calif.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a sister; Mrs. Myrtle Baugher of Elkton; his stepmother, Mrs. Lucy Comer of Shenandoah; two stepsisters, Mrs. Fannie Comer of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Pauline Mangess of Winchester, and four stepbrothers, Homer W. Comer of Shenandoah, James F. Comer of Elkton, and Claude and Albert Comer of Cumberland, Md. A sister, Mrs. Bessie Hilliard died several hours after Mr. Comer's death.

            The funeral will be condycted at 11 a.m. Thursday (today) at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Father Robert Murphy. Burial will be in the Methodist Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Apr 1963

Death of MRS. FRANK P. COMER

            Mrs. Fannie Josephine Baugher Comer, 84, widow of Frank P. Comer died at 3:30 Sunday morning at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Wednesday. Death occurred exactly thirty-one years to the day. March 31st, when her husband died in 1932.

            She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Nellie Shifflett Baughter, of Elkton, and spent her early life in that community. She was a member of the Elkton E.U.B. Church and was interested in affairs of the community, in gardening, her church and in education as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Comer had nine daughters to attend and graduate from Madison College. She received a commendation from the Governor of Virginia some years ago for her wonderful part in educating her daughters.

            She is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Sam (Mary) Markos, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lendon (Grace) Shackleford, of Hampton, Virginia; Mrs. R.R. (Beulah) Huffman, and Mrs. Herman (Brownie) Cave, of Stanley; Mrs. Fred A. (Alma) Shuler, of Elkton; Mrs. Leon (Margaret) Kupiec, of Pittsburgh, Penna.; Mrs. James (Peggy) Sepcic of McKeesport, Penna.; three sons, Frank Comer, of Arlington; John Comer of Pittsburgh, Penna., and Claude W. Comer, of Stanley; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Baugher, of Grottoes, Mrs. Harry Osborne, of Harrisonburg, and Mrs. John H. Comer, of Shenandoah.

            She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Nichols.

            A brief service was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Shuler, prior to leaving for the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home, where a funeral service was conducted in the chapel by her grandson the Rev. John Johnson, of Roanoke, Virginia, officiating.

            … Burial took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery.                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Nov 1968

HIRAM J. COMER

            Hiram Jackson Comer, 88, a retired farmer, died at his home near Shenandoah at 6 p.m. Saturday.

            He was born Aug. 20, 1880, and was the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Smith Comer.

            He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Daisy Dovel Comer in Oct. 1952.

            Mr. Comer was born in the Crooked Run community and had spent his entire life there…

            He is survived by two sons, Raymond Comer at home and Russell J. Comer of Shenandoah; a daughter, Mrs. Wiley (Florine) Plum of Shenandoah; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Will Comer of Shenandoah and James D. Comer of Waynesboro, and two sisters, Mrs. Ora May and Mrs. Francie Judd, both of Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home by the Rev. George Stanley and the Rev. P.A. Fread. Burial took place in the Grove Hill Cemetery.                                                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1Aug 1968

JACOB N. COMER

            Jacob Newton Comer, 84, a retired carpenter and farmer of Rt. 1 Shenandoah, died Monday, July 29, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital early Monday morning.

            Born Jan. 4, 1884, he was the son of the late Jacob F. and Elizabeth Smith Comer, and had spent his entire life in the Crooked Run section.

            He was twice married. His first wife was the former Miss Ada Jenkins. His second wife was the former Miss Lela Morris. Both wives preceded him in death.

            He is survived by eight sons, Clarence N. Comer of Stanley, Floyd F. Comer and Max. A. Comer of Shenandoah, Clyde A. Comer, of Faifax, Virgil O. Comer of Winchester, Lynwood G. Comer of Elkton, Ardel Comer of Woodbridge and Ray Lee Comer of Alexandria; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Nina) Petefish, Mrs. James (Dora) Purdham and Mrs. William (Nealda) Anderson, all of Alexandria; twenty-six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Hiram J. Comer and Will Comer, both of Shenandoah and James D. Comer of Waynesboro; and three sisters, Mrs. Franie Judd, Mrs. Lena Stanley and Mrs. Ora May, all of Shenandoah.

            A funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday (today) afternoon from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah with the Rev. Lewis C. Armentrout officiating. Burial will be in the Comer family cemetery.                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 May 1967

JAMES L. COMER

            James Luther Comer, 77, of 940-B Lanvale St., Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, May 18, in the Washington County Hospital.

            Born in Luray, he was the son of the late David Kagey and Emma Dawson Comer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a retired Western Maryland Railroad Conductor, having been employed forty five years. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

            Mr. Comer was well known in and around Shenandoah where he had many relatives.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Walkinson Comer; three sons, James L. Comer Jr., of Commack, L.I. N.Y.; Jack E. Comer and Robert F. Comer, both of Hagerstown; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Ribel and Mrs. Doris Willis, both of Miami, Fla.; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Minnich Funeral Home with his pastor, the Rev. G. Bartow Harris officiating. Burial took place in the Rose Hill Cemetery.                                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jan 1968

JOHN A. COMER

            John Arthur Comer, 78, a retired stationary fireman of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company died Thursday evening at a Staunton hospital.

            Born in Shenandoah June 27, 1889, he was the son of the late John H. and Lucy Lee McAlister Comer. He was a faithful and active member of the Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1964.

            He is survived by a foster son, Harry J. Comer, of Shenandoah; four foster grandchildren; two foster great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Smith and Miss Pearl Comer, both of Shenandoah; seven half-sisters, Miss Nellie Comer, Mrs. Ruth Kite, Mrs. Gladys Ferrell and Mrs. Vista Manuel, all of Shenandoah; Mrs. Thelma Herring and Mrs. Sylvia Cave, both of Elkton, and Mrs. Hattie Fadely, of Mt. Jackson, and three half-brothers, Floyd Comer, of Ridgeley, W.Va.; Kemper Comer, of Elkins, W.Va., and Burtis Comer, of Shenandoah.

            A funeral service was conducted from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday with his pastor, the Rev. Linwood M. Ball, officiating… Burial took place in the Methodist Cemetery.                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Aug 1963

Death of MRS. JOHN H. COMER

            Mrs. Rebecca Susan Comer, 82, widow of John H. Comer, died suddenly early Friday morning, August 9th, at her home near Shenandoah…

            Born April 1, 1881 in Elkton, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Nellie Shifflett Baugher. Since her marriage she had lived in this community.

            She was a faithful and active member of the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ…

            The body was taken from the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton to her late home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and was placed in the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, where a funeral service was conducted at 2:30 p.m. by her pastor, the Rev. Thomas D. Sutton… Burial took place in the Comer Cemetery in Crooked Run.

            Mrs. Comer is survived by three sons, Floyd Comer, of Ridgley, West Virginia; Burtis Comer, of Shenandoah, and Kemper Comer, at home; seven daughters, Miss Nellie Comer, at home, Mrs. Hattie Fadely, of Mt. Jackson; Mrs. Thelma Herring and Mrs. Sylvia Cave, of Elkton; Mrs. Gladys Ferrell and Mrs. Vista Manuel, of Shenandoah; two step-daughters, Mrs. Flora Smith and Miss Pearl Comer, of Shenandoah; two step-sons Lester Comer and Arthur Comer, of Shenandoah; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Baughan, of Grottoes, and Mrs. Lula Osborne, of Harrisonburg; seventeen grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and two step-sons.                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Oct 1960

ELDER JOSEPH COMER Dies

            Elder Joseph Walter Comer, 82, a retired minister of the Church of the Brethren, of near Hite’s Spring, passed this life at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, October 9th at the Page Memorial Hospital. Mr. Comer had been in failing health for one year and had been in the hospital for four days…

            Elder Comer was a retired minister of the Church of the Brethren and for many years conducted services in Page County and in other areas. He was a skilled blacksmith and wheelright and his services in this capacity were also in great demand…

            Joseph Walter Comer was born in Page County on July 14, 1876, the son of the late Clinton Comer and Mary C. Gochenour Comer. On July 5, 1907 he was united in marriage with Miss Cora J. Stombock, who survives him with three children, R. Austin Comer, Mrs. Ralph (Lennis) Vaughan and Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Varner, all of Luray. One sister, Mrs. Ashby (Mamie) Lillard, of Luray, also survives.

            The Rev. Ronald Spire conducted the last rites Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home and interment was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Jul 1961***

LUTHER A. COMER Dies At 71

            Luther Ashby Comer, 71, well-known Stanley, died at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 17th in the University Hospital...

            A son of the late Ruben Comer and Emma Price Comer, he was born at Stanley on June 20, 1890. He was a member of the Battle Creek Pentecostal Church.

            His widow Mrs. Mary E. Painter Comer survives him with three children, Mrs. Alma Alger of Stanley; Mrs. Ruby Rickard of Luray and Leroy A. Comer of Alexandria. One step-son, Dewey M. Painter of Stanley, also survives him as do twelve grandchildren and four brothers, Kemper Comer of Green Spring, W.Va.; Ernest Comer of Skidmore, M.; Milton Comer of Stanley and Grover Comer of Shenandoah. One son, two brothers and one sister are deceased.

            Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday) in the Hilliards Chapel Church with the Rev. P.A. Freed and Rev. Charles Kite officiating. Interment will be in the Painter Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Mar 1961***

MARTIN L. COMER

            Martin Luther Comer, 69, a retired farmer of the Comertown section east of Shenandoah, died at his home at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, March 11th, following a long illness.

            Born September 16, 1891, he was the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Smith Comer and had spent his entire life in that community.

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            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Kite Comer, four sons, Donald Comer at home; Oliver Comer and Elwood Comer of Luray, and Jennings Comer of Stephens City; four daughters, Mrs. Jack Pence, of Shenandoah; Mrs. George Gray, of Stanley and Mrs. Richard Duncan and Mrs. W.D. Ruffner, of Luray; thirty one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; five brothers, William Comer, Jacob Comer, Hiram Comer and Ben Comer all of Shenandoah, and James Comer of Waynesboro, and five sisters, Mrs. J.C. Judd, Mrs. H.A. Stanley and Mrs. Emory Maye, all of Shenandoah; Mrs. Fellie McDaniel, of Washington, and Mrs. Ella Higgs, of Andover, N.J.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternonn from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas E. Sutton and the Rev. James S. Petty officiating... Burial took place in the Jacob Comer Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jun 1967

W. VERNON COMER

            William Vernon Comer, 80, a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad Bridge carpenter of the Comertown community near Shenandoah, died Sunday morning at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient six days. He had been ill several years.

            Born December 25, 1886, he was the son of the late Henry Preston and Ardista McDaniel Comer. He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ… spent his entire life in the Comertown community.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Stoneberger Comer; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Comer and Mrs. O.O. (Cyrethe) Davis Jr., both of Shenandoah, Mrs. Shewood (Mabel) Beaghan, of Glen Burnie, Md., Mrs. Ellen Fisher, of Winchester and Miss Mary Comer, of Lynchburg; four sons, Leon Comer and Hansford Comer, both of Shenandoah, Wilson Comer, who is a patient in the Veteran’s Hospital in Salem, and William Comer, of Houston, Texas; thirteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Luther Stanley.

            Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, at the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ with his pastor, Rev. Thomas D. Sutton, officiating… Burial took place in the Shenandoah E.U.B. Cemetery.                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jun 1963***

M. FRANKLIN CORBIN Dies at 31

            M. Franklin Corbin, age 31, a construction worker, passed away suddenly at his father's home in Falls Church, Wednesday, May 29th, at 3:30 a.m.

            Born February 23, 1932, in Madison County, Virginia, he was the son of George T. Corbin and the late Eula A. Nicholson Corbin.

            He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

            On July 28th, 1952, he was united in marriage with the former Miss Essie Mae Dean, who survives him with one son, Douglas Franklin Corbin, who resides in Luray.

            He is also survived by two brothers, Virgil F. Corbin of Luray, and Stanley Corbin, of Reva, Virginia, and one sister, Mrs. Bertie Burt of Charlotte, Michigan.

            Funeral services were conducted at the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. E.W. Bradley officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Apr 1961***

REV. AUSBY G. CUBBAGE Dies

            Rev. Ausby Goler Cubbage, 85, one of the county's oldest ministers, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1st at his home near Stanley after being in failing health for two years...

            Rev. Cubbage was also widely known as a jeweler and watch repairman as well as zealous and active minister of the Church of the Brethren... an active member of the Leakes Chapel Church of the Brethren.

            Born at Stanley on May 6, 1875, he was the son of the late Early Cubbage and Polly A. Short Cubbage. On February 12, 1913, he was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Painter.

            Mrs. Cubbage survives him with three daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Florence) Spivey of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Katie Cave and Mrs. Eldon (Edith) Owens of Stanley. Three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Fred Kosack of Shenandoah, also survive him.

            Last rites were held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 4th at the Leakes Chapel Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Frank Riley, Rev. J.W. Aleshire, Rev. Wm. Rodeffer and Rev. J.E. Tucker officiating. Interment was in the chapel cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 April 1961***

ELLIS JAMES CUBBAGE

            Ellis James Cubbage, 47, a native of Stanley, died unexpectedly Friday, March 31st in Prince Georges Hospital, Cheverly, Md...

            A son of Louis Cubbage and Lucy Pence Cubbage, he was born at Stanley on May 13, 1913 and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Mr. Cubbage was twice married, both of his wives, Mrs. Gertie McCoy Cubbage and Mrs. Alberta Cubbage, having preceded him in death.

            Mr. Cubbage is survived by two sons, Randy and Dannie Cubbage.

            Two brothers, LeRoy M. Cubbage of Bladensburg, Md. and Coley Cubbage of Stanley, also survive him as do five sisters, Mrs. Reda Hamilton of Bladensburg, Md.; Mrs. Helen DePriest, of East Riverdale, Md., Mrs. Mary DePriest of Cheverly, Md., Mrs. Seeley McCoy and Mrs. Julia McCoy of Stanley.

            The Rev. John Aleshire officiated at the last rites at eleven o'clock Monday morning, April 3rd in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Sigler Family Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Apr 1969

KIRBY E. CUBBAGE

            Funeral services for Kirby E. Cubbage, 56, of Rt. 1, Stanley, were conducted Sunday at Twin Valley Church by the Rev. Carlton Mmason and the Rev. Kenzy Reed. Burial was in Hilliard’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Mr. Cubbage died 4:30 a.m. Wedneday, April 16 in a fire in Cubbage Hollow.

            He was born Feb. 23, 1913 at Stanley and was a son of the late Hamilton and Ora Housden Cubbage. He was a laborer and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and served with the European Theatre of Operations.

            His wife, Daisy May Cubbage, died April 15, 1955.

            Surviving are two sons, Garfield of Stanley and Jarriet, serving with the US Army; four sisters, Mrs. Lilliard Grimsley, Mrs. Lena Cubbage, Mrs. Oneida Carter and Mrs. Tressie Lucas, all of Stanley, and five grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased.       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Apr 1965

Death of LEWIS F. CUBBAGE

            Lewis Franklin Cubbage, 73, of Stanley, died Friday, April 16, 1965, at 2:00 a.m., at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for three days. Mr. Cubbage had been in failing health for the past several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley            Funeral Home with the Reverend Mahlon Hurst officiating. Interment was in Hilliards Chapel Cemetery.

            Born March 14, 1892, in Stanley, he was a son of the late Lashie and Bertie Watson Cubbage.

            Besides his wife, the former Miss Lucy Pence, he is survived by two sons, Collie and Leroy, both of Bladensburg, Maryland; five daughters, Mrs. Rita Hampton, of Bladensburg, Maryland; Mrs. Helen DePriest, of Palmer Park Maryland; Mrs. Mary DePriest, of Tuxedo, Maryland; Mrs. Celia McCoy and Mrs. Julia McCoy, both of Stanley; two half-brothers, Henry and Marlie Cubbage, both of Baltimore, Maryland; and one half-sister, Mrs. Carrie McCoy, of Stanley. One son preceded him in death.             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Apr 1966

LILLIE BLANCH CUBBAGE

         Mrs. Henry J. Cubbage, 85, of Stanley, departed from life on Wednesday, April 6, 1966, at 4:15 p.m. after being in ill health for five months. She had been a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for one and a half months.

         Lillie Blanch Cubbage was born on September 5, 1880, the daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia Cubbage. She was a member of the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern.

         Her husband, Henry J. Cubbage, whom she married in 1900 passed away on May 15, 1956. She is survived by six sons, Isaac W., Ray, Floyd W., Robert H., Lloyd W. and Lewis F., all of Stanley, three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Flora) Good, Mrs. Arthur (Molie) Cubbage, Mrs. Elmer (Willie) Stoneberger, all of Stanley, thirty-one grandchildren. One son and three daughters are deceased. Besides her children, three sisters are still living, Mrs. Mildred Comer, New Market, Mrs. Ruth Cubbage, Stanley, and Mrs. Olie Hurt, Madison.

        The funeral for Mrs. Cubbage was conducted at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern by the Rev. Curtis Coffman on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. and burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Mar 1961***

PERRY CUBBAGE Dies Suddenly

            Perry Cubbage, 56, of the Lucas Hollow section of the county, was stricken suddenly and pronounced dead on arrival at the P.M. Hospital at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 15th...

            Born in Page County on June 5, 1905, he was a son of the late James Cubbage and Fannie B. McCoy Cubbage. He operated a poultry farm in Lucas Hollow, near Stanley. Mr. Cubbage was a member of the Mennonite faith. He was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Cubbage on October 25, 1928.

            Mrs. Cubbage survives him with two sons, Glenwood and Cletus, both of Stanley. Three brothers, Arthur, Herbie and Seldon Cubbage, also survive him. Three daughters and one son are deceased.

            ... Funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Leaks Chapel Church of the Brethren  with the Rev. Mahlon Horst and Rev. T.A. Freed officiating. Interment will be in the chapel cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Jun 1966

PHILLIP D. CUBBAGE

            After being in failing health for several years, Phillip David Cubbage, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 1966, at 5:30 p.m., at the Luray Nursing Home. He was 71 years old.

            He was the son of the late Henry J. and Littie Alger Cubbage, born in Stanley on March 2, 1885. Farming had been his career.

            His wife, the former Bessie Mae McCoy is deceased. He is survived by five sons, Rufus Franklin, Philip Junior, William Garfield, Simon Daniel and Bobby Oneil, all of Stanley; four daughters, Myrtle Reed, Laura Burker, Anna Mae Taylor and Edith Cubbage; all of Stanley; 39 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest W. Cubbage and Otis Cubbage, both of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Good and Mrs. Lula Good, also of Stanley.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 10 at Leaks Chapel Church, with burial in the church cemetery, by Reverends Curtis Coffman and Mahlon Horst.                                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Feb 1963

TRENTON DAVID CUBBAGE Dies

            Trenton David Cubbage, 99, one of the county’s oldest citizens and few remaining nonagenarians, passed this life at 2 p.m. Friday, February 15th, at his home in Cubbage Hollow near Stanley. Mr. Cubbage had been ill for only six days…

            The son of the late Thomas and Sally Cubbage, he was born in Page County on May 14, 1863. He was united in marriage with Miss Laura Virginia Rogers, who preceded him in death in 1930.

            Mr. Cubbage is survived by one son, Albert Cubbage, of Stanley, seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

            Last rites were conducted by the Rev. H.J. Masquelier at two o’clock Monday afternoon in the Baptist Church in Cubbage Hollow. Burial was in the family cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Apr 1965                       SHENANDOAH SECTION

Accidental Shot Kills Elkton Man      ( WYATT HENRY CUBBAGE)

            Wyatt Henry Cubbage, 45, of Rt. 2, Elkton, died Tuesday afternoon of an accidental gunshot wound while taking a rifle from his car at his home.

            The charge hit the victim’s head and death was instantaneous.

            Cubbage was employed at the Munday Quarry at Hume’s Run…

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Majors Cubbage; two sons, William H. and James Lee Cubbage; two daughters, Bessie Christine and Phyllis Lorice Cubbage, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Bryant and Mrs. Margaret E. Davis; three brothers, George, Sam and Benjamin Cubbage, all of Elkton.

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with the Rev. Richard Weaver and Rev. Gordon, of Chicago, Ill., officiating… Burial took place in the Dovel Cemetery.                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Apr 1967

EDNA MARIE DABNEY

            Edna Marie Dabney, 56, retired budget engineer with the Dept. of Defense died Saturday, April 1, at Casualty Hospital after suffering a skull fracture at her home, 421 17 St., Northeast, Washington, D.C.

            A funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 9 in the St. Benedict The Moor Church at 320 21st Northeast, Washington.

            Born in Luray, she attended the University of Penna. She worked for the War Dept. and after her husband, Alfred Dabney, died in 1944, she went to Detroit where she worked for a Linen Supply Firm. She returned to work with the Defense Dept. 22 years ago. Mrs. Dabney, who retired from the Dept. of Defense last June received a meritorious Service Award.

            She is survived by a daughter, Dolores Saunders, of Washington, her mother, Mary M. Dougans, of Luray; four sisters, Helen Curtis, of Washington, Esther Franklin Zenable, of Philadelphia, Constance Lawson and Bernice Brown, of Luray; three brothers, Alfred Dougans, of Washington, and Jack and Hoover Dougans, of Luray.      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Oct 1963***

LEROY DALLAS Dies at 37

            Leroy "Whitey" Dallas, 37, of Shenandoah, died Tuesday morning of this week, October 22nd, of a cerebral hemorrhage at a Fairfax hospital.

            Born at Stanley on April 25th, 1926, he was a son of the late Vanderbilt and Arthelia Campbell Dallas. He was a truck driver for Granville Batman at the time of his death and had served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church.

            ...

            He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Helen Price of Shenandoah; two children, a daughter, Francie Elizabeth Dallas and a son, Roy Lee, both at home. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Emma Lloyd and two brothers, Levi and Leott Dallas, all of Stanley.

            Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) at the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. P.A. Fread officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jun 1967

CARRIE L. DINGES

            Mrs. Carrie Lee Dinges, 88, died Friday, June 16, at 3:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gladys Berry, of Stanley. She had been in failing health for several years.

            Mrs. Dinges was born on December 15, 1878, in Page County to the union of Noah and Sarah Price Good. She was a member of the Leaksville United Church of Christ.

            Her husband, Thomas T. Dinges, died on May 26, 1916. Surviving are one son, Harry C., of Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Rhinehart and Mrs. Gladys Berry, of Stanley; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Blosser, Weyers Cave; Mrs. Beulah Purdham and Mrs. Bernice Wilson, of Stanley; one son, three daughters, three brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            The funeral was held on Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Sutton and John Henderson officiating. Burial was in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery.                                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Dec 1960***

CHARLES E. DINGES

            Charles Edward Dinges, 83, well-known retired farmer of the Leaksville community, passed this life at 11:40 a.m. Friday, December 9th in the Page Memorial Hospital...

            Born in Page County on October 14, 1877, he was a son of the late John Dinges and Julia Painter Dinges...

            He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Elizabeth Stroupe and they spent 62 years together.

            Mrs. Dinges survives him with three daughters, Mrs. May Aleshire, Mrs. Julia Jobe and Mrs. Reda Strickler, all of Luray and two sons, Lloyd Dinges and Charlie Dinges, also of Luray. One brother, Ernest Dinges of Luray also survives him as do three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

            The Rev. Thomas B. Sutton and the Rev. Howard Smith officiated at the funeral services Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the Leaksville United Church of Christ. Burial was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Sep 1965

Death of ERNEST LEE DINGES

            Ernest Lee Dinges, 80, of Route 3, Luray, passed away Thursday, August 26, at 8:30 p.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for two months. Mr. Dinges had been in failing health for three years.

            Mr. Dinges, a retired farmer, was born in Stanley, on October 28, 1884. His parents, John and Julie Painter Dinges are deceased. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the last member of his family.

            Mattie Lee Stroop, his first wife, preceded him in death. His second wife, the former Norma Painter, whom he married on May 2, 1952, is living.

            Mr. Dinges is also survived by five sons, Howard R. and Robert L., of Luray; Rudolph L., of Stanley; Garland L., of Silver Spring, and Herbert P., of Waynesboro; six daughters, Mrs. Hilda Weakley, of Silver Spring; Mrs. Lucille Housden and Mrs. Catherine Housden, of Stanley; Mrs. Charlotte Lucas and Mrs. Dolly Getz, of Luray, and Mrs. Louella Knott, of Waynesboro. Twenty-nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 29, at 2 p.m., from the Leaksville Christian Church with the Reverends Vernon Merkey and Paul Walters officiating. Interment took place in the Leaksville Cemetery.                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1967

HUBERT S. DOFFLEMOYER

            Hubert Stanlius Dofflemoyer, 74, of Luray, departed from life on Sunday, May 28, after being a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for two hours. His health had been failing for several years.

            Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Bradley Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. Alfred Comer officiated.

            Born on May 8, 1893, he was the son of John M. and Phoebe A. Rhinehart Dofflemoyer, both deceased. He had been employed as a laborer.

            His wife, Kathleen Clem, whom he married on October 18, 1914, is surviving, along with one son, Cornelius L., Luray; six daughters, Mrs. Nora Butler, Luray; Mrs. Marie Preston, Mrs. Treva Brown, Mrs. Geneva Moses, Mrs. Jeanette Cornett and Mrs. Shelby J. Kaleo, all of Baltimore, Md. Eighteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren are also living.                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jul 1960***

JOHN W. DODSON Dies At 94

            John Walker Dodson, 94, one of Luray's oldest and most respected residents, passed this life at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 5th in the Smithland Home, Harrisonburg, Va...

            Born in Sperryville, Va., on April 8, 1866, he had been a resident of Luray for many years... "Uncle John", as he was affectionately known...

            He was a member of the Luray Church of the Brethren.

            Mr. Dodson was twice married. His first wife was the former Miss Laura Lucas and his second the former Miss Lula Martin. Both preceded him in death.

            He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Mamie Dodson of Thomasville, Pa.; Mrs. Lelia Cloude, Mrs. Emma Fristoe, Mrs. Pearl Comer and Mrs. Marie Cave, all of Luray; and one son, Gilbert Dodson of Millville, W.Va. One daughter and one sister are deceased.

            The Rev. Donald Fancher will officiate at the last rites Friday morning, July 8th, at eleven o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 May 1963

Death of WILLIAM DODSON

            William Dodson, aged 57, of Luray, passed away Saturday, May 25th, at the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in failing health for two years.

            Mr. Dodson was born in West Virginia July 16th, 1905. He was the son of William Dodson and Molly Woodward Dodson. His occupation at the time of his death was construction work.

            Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Dodson, of Fredericksburg and Judy Dodson, of Trevilllion, Virginia.

            Funeral services were conducted at the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28th, with the Rev. Louis Carson officiating. Burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jul 1961***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

C.V. DORROUGH Dies At 57

            Charles Vernon Dorrough, 57, of Shenandoah, died Monday afternoon, July 3rd, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for three days.

            Mr. Dorrough, a boilermaker, employed near Washington, D.C., was born at Grove Hill May 16, 1904, a son of Mrs. Laura B. Kite Dorrough and the late James F. Dorrough.

            Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Comer Dorrough of Shenandoah; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stanley, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Clifton (Betty) Rowe, of Newport News and Mrs. Earl (June) Hawk of Richmond; two sons, Sherwood Dorrough, of Baltimore and Nelson Dorrough, of Shenandoah; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Freda) Selway and Mrs. Norman (Teresa) Andrews, both of Baltimore; two brothers, Carl and Charlie Dorrough, both of Shenandoah.

            A funeral service will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Sutton and the Rev. John Henderson will have charge of the services with burial in the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec 1967

ANNIE ELINE DOVEL

            Mrs. Annie Eline Dovel, of Luray, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 1967, at her home on Route 3. Mrs. Dovel was 94 years of age and had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services will be held Friday, December 22, in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Sutton officiating. Burial will be in the Leaksville Cemetery.

            She was born to the union of William H. and Jeanette Strickler Price on December 3, 1873, in Luray and was a member of the Leaksville Christian Church.

            Her husband, Peter S. Dovel, preceded her in death on January 12, 1938. Surviving members of her family are two sons, Roy Dovel, of Savage, Md., and Charley Dovel, of Falls Church; one step-son, Harry Dovel, of Arlington; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Waters and Mrs. Lena Waters, both of Luray. One son is deceased. There are 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also surviving and one brother, Irvin Price, of Luray.                                                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Apr 1961***

MRS. L.A. DOVEL Dies At 60

            Mrs. Mattie Florence Smelser Dovel, 60, well-known resident of the Honeyville section and widow of Leonard A. Dovel, died Saturday, April 8th...

            Born April 30, 1900 in Page County, she was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Susan Lucas Smelser of Stanley, and the late John Benjamin Smelser. She was a member of the Leakes Chapel Church of the Brethren.

            She was united in marriage with Leonard Andrew Dovel, who preceded her in death on January 22nd of this year.

            Mrs. Dovel is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Page (Lucille) Houser of Elkton; Mrs. Alvin (Vida Marie) Young and Mrs. Emory (Alda May) Alger of Stanley and one son, Ralph Lee Dovel of Elkton. Six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Elva Martin and one brother, Quinton B. Smelser, both of Stanley, also survive.

            .... Wednesday afternoon when it was taken to the Leakes Chapel Church of the Brethren where funeral services were held at two o'clock with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in the chapel cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

Luray Resident Dies in Martinsburg (WILLIAM MIKE DOWNEY)

            William Mike Downey, of Luray, died Tuesday, August 17, 1965, at 4:20 p.m., in Newton D. Baker Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va., at the age of 53.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 20, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Methodist Cemetery in Shenandoah. The Rev. William A. Moon Jr. will conduct the services.

            Mr. Downey was born in Shenandoah on May 21, 1912. Both parents, Frank Irvin and Matelda Meadows Downey are living. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. Farming was the occupation of Mr. Downey prior to his death.

            He is survived by a brother, Russell R. Downey, of Luray; five sisters, Mrs. Ressis L. Jenkins and Mrs. Ada Marrs, of Charlottesville; Mrs. Mary Silvous, Kerneysvill, W.Va.; Mrs. Helen Stoneberger, Greencastle, Pa., and Mrs. Ruth Meadows, of Luray. Three brothers are deceased.                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Aug 1960***

SHENANDOAH NEWS, SECTION B

SAMUEL E. EATON

            Samuel Edward Eaton, 81, of Harrisonburg, died Thursday, July 28th at 8:40 a.m. at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Morrison, of Shenandoah...

            Mr. Eaton was a retired junk dealer and was born June 1, 1879 near Harrisonburg, and had spent his entire life in Harrisonburg... Mr. Eaton's father was the last surviving Confederate soldier in Rockingham County when he died at the age of one hundred years.

            He was the son of the late William E. and Elizabeth Good Eaton, and was a member of the Harrisonburg E.U.B. Church.

            He is survived by two sons, Melvin T. Eaton and Russell W. Eaton, Washington, D.C., and one daughter, Mrs. Charles C. (Pauline) Morrison, Shenandoah; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon with the Rev. C.W. Tinsman officiating... Burial took place in the Spader's Church Cemetery near Harrisonburg...

           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1961***

PHILIP ELLIS Dies at 82

            Philip Isaiah Ellis, 82, retired farmer and one of the oldest residents of the Fairview section of the county, died at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29th at the Page Memorial Hospital...

            A son of the late Joseph Ellis and Sarah C. Sours Ellis, he was born in Page County on March 27, 1879. He was a member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church. On November 11, 1900 he was united in marriage with Miss Lilly Blanch Griffith, who survives him.

            In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Eula Ellis and Mrs. Cletus (Ann) Presgraves of Luray; and five sons, Otha Ellis and John Ellis of Luray; Searum Ellis, Earl Ellis and Clifford Ellis, all of Baltimore, Md. Two sisters, Mrs. Julia Sours and Mrs. Rocilla Smelser, of Luray; fifteen grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, also survive.

            The Rev. Ralph Ebert and the Rev. O.L. Martin officiated at the funeral services Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock in the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Interment was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Oct 1961***

CHARLES BENTON EMERSON Dies

            Charles Benton Emerson, 83, well-known Ida resident died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday October 4th in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital...

            A son of the late Henry Emerson and Sarah Davis Emerson, he was born at Ida on September 16, 1878. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church near Ida.

            Mr. Emerson was married to the former Miss Ella M. Woodward and she preceded him in death in 1918.

            Surviving are four sons, Willie M. Emerson of Richmond; Russell E. Emerson of Washington, D.C.; Harry K. Emerson of Annandale, Va. and Ralph B. Emerson of Luray. Two daughters, Miss Anna E. Emerson of Luray and Mrs. Rebecca C. Fruckery of La Puente, California, and one brother, Edward Emerson, of Shenandoah, also survive him. One son, one daughter and one sister are deceased.

            At the time of going to press, funeral arrangements had not been completed...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1968

HENRY B. EPARD

            Henry B. Epard, 79, of Springfield, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 21 at Mt. Vernon Hospital, Missouri.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Max L. Fossett Chapel, Mt. Vernon, Mo., by the Rev. Allbert Pyle. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.

            Mr. Epard was a native of Page County and the son of the late Samuel B. and Sarah Hensley Epard. He moved to Missouri 40 years ago. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the American Legion post of Mt. Vernon.

            Surviving are his wife, Blanche Epard; two sons, Kyle Epard of Joppa, Md. and Samuel Epard of Baltimore, Md.; four daughters, Mrs. Jacks Showman and Mrs. Richard Wells, both of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Robert Coffee of Clearfield, Utah and Mrs. Carey Renn of Frankfurt, Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Lettie Mauck of Woodstock, Mrs. Willie Comer of Luray and Mrs. Richard Montgomery of Alexandria and nine grandchildren.      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Mar 1966

JOHN A. FOLTZ

            John Amos Foltz, 90, one of Luray’s oldest and most highly respected residents, passed this life at 11:45 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 1966, in the Page Memorial Hospital. Mr. Foltz had been ill and in the hospital for only one day prior to his death, although he had been in failing health for 18 months.

            Born in Page County on September 5, 1875, he was a son of the late James William Foltz and Susan Painter Foltz. Mr. Foltz was the last surviving member of his family. Two brothers, Charles and William Foltz and three sisters, Mrs. William Pence, Mrs. Elbert Mayes and Mrs. Amos Sours are all deceased.

            Mr. Foltz was a carpenter for the Norfolk and Western Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1945. He was a member of the N and W Brotherhood Lodge No 577. A devout member of the Luray Methodist Church…

            On April 23, 1896, he was united in marriage with Flora Virginia Sours and the couple spent 66 years together. She died on April 17, 1962. He is survived by one son, Floyd A. Foltz; three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Iva) Griffith, Mrs. Rex (Hazel) Knipple, Mrs. Herbert (Elna) Thomas Jr. and one granddaughter, Miss Patricia Lynn Thomas, all of Luray. Two sons LeRoy and Lynwood are deceased.

            His pastor, the Rev. William Mood, officiated at the last rites at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. His body was lain to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery.                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Apr 1963***

JOHN WILLIAM FOLTZ Dies

            John William Foltz, 73, prominent farmer and poultryman of the Alma section of the county, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, April 8th after being in failing health for the past ten years...

            A son of the late Isaac N. Foltz and Sarah Higgs Foltz, he was born in the Newport section of the county on January 7, 1888. He was a devout member of the Newport Church of the Brethren... He was a former employee of the Virginia Department of Highways.

            On December 24, 1906 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ellen Campbell, who survives him with three sons, Arthur Ray Foltz of Dayton, Ohio; Leo E. Foltz of Silver Spring, Md. and Lefton Foltz of Fairfax, Va.; and two daughters, Mrs. Solomon (Edith) McCuley of Charlottesville and Mrs. Vance (Amy Lee) Good of Stanley. Two sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Annie) Bazzle of Broadway, Va. and Mrs. Ada Kite of Shenandoah, also survive as do four brothers, I. Newton Foltz of Stanley; Joseph Perry Foltz and Noah Foltz of Shenandoah and James Foltz of Dayton, Ohio.

            The Rev. Olin Landes officiated at the last rites at eleven o'clock Monday morning in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in the St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery at Alma.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jan 1963

THOMAS ASHBY FOLTZ Dies at 79

            Thomas Ashby Foltz, 79, well known retired farmer and miller of the Stanley section, died at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6th in the Page Memorial Hospital, after being a patient there for only four hours. Last rites were held Tuesday afternoon.

            The son of the late John P. Foltz and Virginia Roudabush Foltz, he was born on June 21, 1883. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Alma.

            On June 14, 1911, Mr. Foltz was united in marriage with Miss Mary Lee Huffman who survives him with two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Janice) Rucker, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. William (Lois) Gaines of Falls Church, Va. Two sisters, Mrs. Vera Eppard, of Falls Church and Mrs. Herbert Shuler, of Shenandoah, also survive him as do three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

            The Rev. M.P. Lane officiated at the last rites at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8th, in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Apr 1961***

VERNON W. FOLTZ

            Vernon Washington Folx, 78, retired farmer and well known resident of the Grove Hill Community, died Sunday morning, April 2nd, at his home at 11:00 following a long period of ill health.

            Born February 22, 1883, the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth Delilah Kite Foltz, he had spent his entire life in the Grove Hill community. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Miss Lottie Louderback.

            He is survived by a son, Lawrence Foltz, of Grove Hill; two brothers, Homer L. Foltz, of Harriston and Mohler L. Foltz, of Shenandoah, two sisters, Mrs. Effie Shuler, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Frank (Grace) Louderback of Grove Hill.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church to lie in state until 3 o'clock when a funeral service was conducted with his pastor, the Rev. A. Hayne Boozer officiating... Burial took place in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jan 1965

Death of AMY RACHAEL FOX

            Mrs. Amy Rachael Fox, 80, died Thursday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m., at her home on Route 4, Luray.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with Eld. W.T. Daily officiating. Interment was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Born March 1, 1884, in Stanley, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Christiana Tutweiler Keyser. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist Church.

            On November 27, 1912, she was united in marriage with B. Clayton Fox, who survives.

            She is also survived by one son, John P. Fox, of Luray. She was the last surviving member of her family.                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Aug 1961***

DAVID B. FOX Dies At 91

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            David Benton Fox, 91, one of the county's oldest and most esteemed residents, passed this life at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24th in the Page Memorial Hospital...

            A son of the late Noah Fox and Betsy Fox, he was born in Page County on August 1, 1870 and had spent his entire life here. He had maintained a farm in the Morning Star community throughout his life. Mr. Fox was a devout member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church...

            In 1899 he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Jane Ellis, who preceded him in death on March 10, 1939.

            Mr. Fox is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Vannie) Ellis; one son, Kirby L. Fox, of Luray; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Three half brothers, Dallas Fox and Homer C. Fox of Luray; and William Fox of Hagerstown, Md., also survive. One sister is deceased.

            His pastor, the Rev. Ralph Ebert officiated at the last rites at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, August 26th in the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1965

Death of HOMER CLARENCE FOX

            Homer Clarence Fox, 77, died Monday, May 10, 1965, at 4 p.m., at his home in Luray. Mr. Fox had been in ill health for the past six years.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Reverend Vernon Merkey officiating. Interment was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Born February 26, 1888 in Page County, he was a son of the late Noah and Adline Jenkins Fox. He was a member of the Luray Church of the Brethren.

            Mr. Fox was a retired sawmill operator.

            His wife, the former Miss Blanch Susan Beahm, preceded him in death on February 18, 1965.

            He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Franklin (Virginia) Miller, of Luray; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dallas Fox, of Luray, Oscar F

ox of Gore, and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Price, of Luray. Two brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jul 1960***

IRVIN OSBORNE FOX

            Irvin Osborne Fox, 55, a guard at the State Convict Road Forge, Camp 7, at White Post, Va., died suddenly Wednesday, June 29th, at 8:00 p.m.

            He was the son of Annie M. Judd and the late Charles E. Fox and was born July 8, 1904 at Luray, Va. He was a member of the Beth Eden Lutheran Church.

            He was united in marriage with Miss Vernie M. Miller, who preceded him in death in 1954. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Cletus G. Fox, of Elizabethtown, Pa., Miss Carrie V. Fox, Washington, D.C., Ober L. Fox, Lewistown, Pa., Mrs. Glenn (Eula) Griffith, Stanley, and Leo M. Fox, of Luray. Two brothers preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Ebert officiating. Burial took place in the Beahm's Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jun 1968

JOSEPH E. FOX

            Joseph Edward Fox, 91, of Rt. 2, Luray, died Friday, June 21, at 9:30 p.m. at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. He had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday from the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Clarence Gross officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            He was born June 28, 1876, in Page County and was the son of the late Phillip M. and Eliza Griffith Fox.

            He was a retired farmer and saw mill operator.

            His first wife, the former Annie L. Sours, died in 1937, and his second wife, the former Minnie M. Foster, died in 1965.

            Surviving are one son, Robert Fox of Luray; four daughters, Mrs. Dora Smith, Mrs. Virginia Fox, Mrs. Grace Miller and Mrs. Pearl Alger, all of Luray; and the following step-children, Frank Griffin, Mark Griffin, John F. Nichols, Raymond Foster, Sherman Foster, Edward Foster and Mrs. Edna Young, all of Baltimore, Md., John F. Foster Jr. of Madison, Wis., and Mrs. Winnie Mathews of Luray, and 38 grandchildren.   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Apr 1965

MRS. MINNIE ALGER FOX

            Mrs. Minnie Margaret Alger Fox, 69, of Luray, died Thursday, March 25, at 2:20 p.m., at Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one day. Mrs. Alger had been in failing health for the past 10 years.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Reverend William Goldman officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            Born November 27, 1895, in Madison county, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Cubbage Alger. She was a member of “Jehovah’s Witnesses”.

            Mrs. Fox was married four times. Her first three husbands, Martin Griffith, James Nichols and John Foster preceded her in death.

            She is survived by her last husband, Joseph Edward Fox; eight sons, Frank and Martin Griffith; John F. Nichols, Harry E., Sherman H. and Raymond F. Foster, all of Baltimore; John F. Foster, II, of Madison, Wisconsion, and Leo Nichols, of Hagerstown; two daughters, Mrs. Winnie Mathews of Luray, and Mrs. Edna Young, of Pasadena, Maryland; 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

            Other survivors are two brothers, John Alger, of Elkton, and Samuel Alger, of Banco, Virginia, and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Sisk, and Mrs. Lucy Woodward, of Banco, Virginia, and Mrs. Nancy Woodward, of Madison, Va.                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Apr 1961***

MRS. RAYMOND FOX Dies

            Mrs. Ruth Marie Fox, 52, wife of Raymond L. Fox, of the Rocky Branch section of Page County, passed this life at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 2nd after an illness of 3 1/2 years...

            A daughter of John Mervie Bradley and Bessie V. Jenkins Bradley, she was born in Page County on February 22, 1909. She was a loyal and faithful member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church...

            On June 3, 1924, she was united in marriage with Raymond L. Fox who survives her with the following children: Mrs. Walter (Lennis) Marlow of Front Royal; Mrs. Morris (Garnetta) Luscombe of Topeka, Kansas; Raymond Eugene Fox of Dahlgren, Va.; Mrs. Amos (Muriel) Henry, Mrs. Fern E. Miller, Mrs. Leroy (Eileen) Sours and Mrs. Gary (Doris) Judd all of Luray; Miss Mabel Fox, Bobbie Fox and Earl Fox, at home. Three brothers, Johnny Bradley, Robert Bradley and Lynwood Bradley, all of Luray; and three sisters, Mrs. Louis (Gladys) Shenk of Luray; Mrs. Raymond (Irene) Buchanan of New Market and Mrs. Shelly (Annie) Keith of Miami, Florida. Six grandchildren also survive.

            The Rev. A. Hayne Boozer officiated at the last rites Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Interment was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Mar 1965

Death of WILLIAM EDGAR FOX

            William Edgar Fox, 78, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died Thursday, March 4, at 1:45 p.m., at Washington County Hospital.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 6, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis Carson officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            Born September 15, 1896, in Luray, he was a son of the late Noah and Angeline Jenkins Fox.

            Prior to his death; he was a retired N and W Railroad Engineer.

            His wife, the former Miss Annie Cave, preceded him in death.

            He is survived by three brothers, Dallas and Homer Fox, of Luray, and Oscar Fox, of Gore, Va and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Price, of Luray.                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Oct 1968

EDITH MAE FREEZE

            Edith Mae Freeze, 65, of Stanley, died 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for four weeks. She had been ill for six months.

            A funeral service was conducted Wednesday at the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Carlton Mason officiating. Burial was in Alma Lutheran Cemetery.

            She was born Dec. 2, 1903 in Page County and was the daughter of the late Beauregard and Fannie Knight Morris.

            She was a member of the Alma Lutheran Church.

            Surviving, besides her husband, Marion F. Freeze, are three sons, Marion Freeze Jr., of Stanley, William A. Freeze of Arlington and Raymond Freeze of Alexandria; three daughters, Mrs. Ethelene Beall of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Frances Rosser of Staunton and Mrs. Juanita Haines of Madison and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Courtney and Mrs. Nannie Shenk, of Stanley and 24 grandchildren. One sister and one son are deceased.      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jan 1966

HUBERT V. FREEZE

            Hubert V. Freeze, 72, of Stanley, died at 11 a.m., Friday, January 21, 1966, at the Page Memorial Hospital after being a patient there for one week.

            Mr. Freeze was born June 10, 1893, in Stanley, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Wright Freeze. He was a farmer and a member of the Assembly of God Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Minnie B. Painter, six sons, Evan E.V. Freeze, of Luray; Floyd L. of Shenandoah, Richard E., Glendon D. and Hoover W., of Stanley, George W., of Manassas; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Turner, Mrs. Reva Hilliard and Mrs. Velva Lucas, all of Stanley; forty three grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. Two sons are deceased.

            Funeral services were held Monday, January 24, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with interment in the Painter Cemetery. Rev. Paul Walters and P.A. Fread were the officiating ministers.                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jan 1966

WALTER L. FREEZE

            The community was greatly shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Walter L. Freeze, of Stanley, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 23, 1966, at the Luray Textile Plant.

            On January 16, 1906, in Stanley, he was born to the family of Cleophus and Ada Campbell Freeze. He was 60 years of age at the time of his death.

            At the time of his death he was an employee of the Luray Textile Plant as a night watchman, and a veteran of World War II.

            He was a member of the Newport Brethern Church.

            Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Ada Campbell Freeze, four brothers, John, of Keezletown, Archie, of Luray; Claude, of the U.S. Army now in Viet Nam and Warren Freeze, of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Reta Alger, and Mrs. Minnie Depoy, of Lacey Spring. Besides his father, one sister preceded him in death.

            Memorial services were held on Wednesday, January 25, 1966, at 11 a.m. in the Newport Brethern Church, with the Reverends Alfred Comer and Kenneth Graff, in charge. His eternal resting place as in the Newport Cemetery.                                           

Page News & Courier, 15 Dec 1960***

SHENANDOAH SECTION

ARCH J. FULTZ

            A funeral service was held Thursday, December 1, at 2 p.m. at the May Memorial Baptist Church in Powhatan for Arch J. Fultz, 57, who died Tuesday, November 29, at a Richmond Hospital. Interment was in the Powhatan Community Cemetery.

            Mr. Fultz was born near Shenandoah in 1903, the son of the late Newton Walter and Magdalene Downey Fultz.

            Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Davis Fultz, formerly of Elkton; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Lawson, of Richmond; two sons, Edward L. Fultz, of Powhatan, Va., and Harold J. Fultz, of Miami, Fla.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Gracie Armentrout, of Elkton and Mrs. Flossie Clem, of Shenandoah.

            He was preceded in death by two brothers this year, John H. Fultz and E.M. Fultz, of Shenandoah...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

MRS. DOROTHY CAMPBELL GARRETT Dies

            Mrs. Dorothy Virginia Garrett, 46, of Manchester, Pennsylvania, died Thursday evening at 11:45 p.m., in a hospital in York, Pennsylvania where she had been a patient two days. She had been in ill health for about four years.

            Mrs. Campbell was born in Luray, a daughter of the late Elmer B. and Dora L. Pence Campbell.

            She was a member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on Tyler Run Road in York.

            Surviving are her husband, Ervin H. Garrett, of Manchester, Pennsylvania, two sons by her first marriage, Donald W. and Jerry Allen Farmer, of Luray; three sisters, Mrs. R.L. Judd, of Beltsville, Maryland, Mrs. James Silvous, of Luray, and Mrs. Thelma Butler, of Grass Valley, California; two brothers, Wallace Campbell, of Baltimore, and Franklin Campbell, of Stanley.

            The last rites were conducted from the chapel of the Etzweiler Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 17, 1965, in York with her pastor, the Rev. William A. Speers and the Rev. Harold E. Posey, officiating. Interment took place in the Arlington National Cemetery…                                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1963***

HOMER E. GOCHENOUR Dies Suddenly

            Homer Earl Gochenour, 59, owner and operator of the South Mountain Creamery in Luray, died suddenly of a heart attack at his place of business Monday, November 25th at 6:45 a.m. Mr. Gochenour, who lived on Route R, Luray...

            He was born September 2nd, 1904 and was the son of Sunny Gochenour and Ella Eckard Gochenour, of Luray. He married the former Hazel C. Cave, who survives. Mr. Gochenour was a member of the Mt. Zion Brethren Church.

            Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Arnold E. Gochenour of Luray; two brothers, Charles and Fred Gochenour, both of Luray; and three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Jenkins, of Luray, Mrs. Dora Ruckman, of Carlisle, Pa., and Mrs. Sudie Thoman, of Littlestown, Pe. One daughter is deceased.

            The Rev. Owen Preston conducted the funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27th in the Mt. Zion Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1963***

JACOB S. GOCHENOUR Dies

            Jacob Seldon Gochenour , 79, of Route 2, Luray, died suddenly at his home in the Cavetown section about 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9th. He had apparently been in good health the day before as he worked laboriously in his garden and around the house. His untimely death came as a great shock to his family and friends.

            Mr. Gochenour was the son of the late Daniel and Virginia Parks Gochenour and was born September 16, 1883 near Luray. He was a farmer and was a member of the Antioch Christian Church. His wife, Mrs. Mattie Jane Gochenour, whom he married December 12, 1906, survives.

            He is also survived by three sons, Floyd W. Gochenour, and Johnnie W. Gochenour, of Stanley, and Freddie L. Gochenour, of Luray; two daughters, Miss Mammie V. Gochenour and Mrs. Hattie Gochenour, of Luray; four brothers, Raymond, Walter, Clarence and Ernest Gochenour, all of Luray; and two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Griffith, of Luray and Mrs. Annie Engel, of Front Royal. Nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted at the Trinity Brethern Church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11th, with the Rev. Owen Preston and the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1969

MRS. NELLIE GOCHENOUR

            Mrs. Nellie Richards Gochenour, 68, of Rt. 2 Luray, died 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient nine days.

            A funeral service was conducted Tuesday at Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren by the Rev Cecil Haycock. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Mrs. Gochenour was born Aug. 6, 1900 at Luray and was a daughter of the late Charles and Novella Campbell Richards.

            On July 28, 1923 she married Walter L. Gochenour who died Aug. 16, 1964.

            Surviving are three sons, Richard B., Edward W. and one step-son, Harold C. Gochenour all of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Owens and Mrs. Charles Hughes, both of Luray; six brothers, Leslie, Carl, Edgar, Claude and William Richards, all of Luray, and Levi Richards, of Washington, D.C; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Parlette and Mrs. Aileen Aleshire, both of Luray; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. One daughter, one brother and two sisters are deceased.                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Dec 1962***

VANCE GOOD Dies At 67

            This community was saddened last week by the passing of Alley Vance Good, well-known Stanley citizen. Mr. Good died suddenly at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 21st in the Page Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted...

            A son of the late Joseph and Fannie Good, he was born at Stanley on September 15th, 1895. Mr. Good was a skilled bricklater and his services in this capacity were mich in demand in this area. He was a member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church...

            On October 14, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Brownie Bradley, who survives him with two daughters, Mrs. Iva Prince and Miss Frances Good, both of Stanley; and three sons, Vance, Rudolph and J. Howard Good, all of Stanley. Four brothers, George, Claude, Vernon and Leonard Good, all of Stanley, also survive him. One brother and one sister are deceased.

            Elder W.P. Schooley officiated at the funeral services Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1965

CLARENCE ELWOOD GOOD Dies Suddenly

            Clarence Elwood Good, 38, of Luray, died Thursday, May 6, 1965, at 8:30 a.m., at Page Memorial Hospital.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 9, 1965, at 4 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with Elder A. Sudduth officiating. Interment was in the Family Plot.

            Born July 20, 1926, in Page County, he was a son of Mrs. Mattie S. Jenkins Good and the late Amos Good.

            Mr. Good had formerly been employed as a Laborer for Virginia Oak Tannery.

            Besides his wife, the former Miss Kathern Sours, whom he married on January 13, 1945, he is survived by two sons, Robert and Larry,a t home; two daughters, Judy and Betty, at home; and two brothers, Ivan and Kirby Good, of Stanley.

            One sister, Minnie Wilson, of Stanley, passed away Monday of this week. Two brothers also preceded him in death.                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Apr 1969

CLARENCE LEE GOOD

            Clarence Lee Good, 70, of Rt. 2, Stanley, died 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17 at Blue Ridge Sanatorium, Charlotetsville. He had been in failing health several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Kenzy W. Reed. Burial was in Leake’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Mr. Good was born Aug. 16, 1898 at Stanley and was a son of the late Jacob and Emaline Lucas Good. He was a carpenter and a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            In January 1918 he married Lelila Hilliards who survives.

            Surviving, besides his wife are two sons, Clarence M. and William L., both of Stanley; seven daughters, Mrs. Flossie Blosser, Mrs. Lizzie Knight, Mrs. Mabel Cubbage, Mrs. Lucille Gray, Mrs. Dorothy Coffman, Mrs. Ida Ellis, and Mrs. Gloria Pettit, all of Stanley; 31 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. One brother, two daughters, and four sisters are deceased.                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

(ERMON JACKSON GOOD)

            Ermon Jackson Good, 60, of Woodbridge, expired suddenly at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 1965, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Lucas, in Luray. Born in Stanley, October 14, 1904, he was the son of the late Harry and Hattie Jenkins Good. His wife, Emma S. Good, survives.

            Last rites were held at the Bradley Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 14. The services were conducted by the Rev. J.W. Aleshire and the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial took place in the Adventist Cemetery.

            At the time of his death Mr. Good was employed as a construction and railroad worker.

            Three sons, Ermon J. Good Jr., of Luray, John P. Good, of Woodbridge, and Gerald W. Good, of Stanley; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Anderson, of Temple Hills, Md., Mrs. Mary Lucas and Miss Judith P. Good, both of Luray, and 11 grandchildren survive. His only full brother, Lloyd Good, lives in Luray as do two half-brothers, James and Robert Good; Virgil Good, also a half-brother, resides in Frederick, Md., and Emmett Good is serving in the U.S. Army. Five half-sisters survive: Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, of Ransom, W.Va., Mrs. Eura Breeden, Mrs. Louise Weller, both of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., Mrs. Thelma Painter, of Luray, and Mrs. Mildred Johnson, of Washington, D.C. One daughter preceded him in death.                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1968***

MRS. EULA GOOD

            Mrs. Eula May Good, 68, of Rt. 1, Luray, died 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Page Memorial Hospital...

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carlton Mason officiating. Burial was in Leaks Chapel Cemetery.

            She was born May 15, 1900, in Page County and was the daughter of the late John and Carrie Alger Turner.

            She was married to Arthur Good, who died in 1958.

            Surviving are three sons, Arthur Good of Luray, Lynwood Good of Falls Church and Kenneth Good of Arlington; two daughters, Mrs. Carrie M. Walters and Mrs. Myrtle M. Price, both of Luray; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Bordener of Pennsylvania, 32 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One son is deceased...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Aug 1968

IDA F. GOOD

            Mrs. Ida Florence Good, 88, of Rt. 1, Stanley, died 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for four weeks. She had been in failing health for three years.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday from the Leaks Chapel Church with the Rev. Curtis Coffman and the Rev. William Rodeffer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            She was born Aug. 13, 1879, in Stanley and was the daughter of the late James H. and Lydia Alger Cubbage.

            She was a member of Leaks Chapel Brethern Church.

            On March 31, 1898, she married William W. Good who died in 1960.

            Surviving are one son, Leonard C. Good of Stanley; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Gray of Stanley; nine grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Otis and Ernie Cubbage, both of Stanley; and one sister, Mrs. Lula Good of Stanley. Five brothers and three sisters are deceased.                                 

Page News & Courier, 17 May 1962***

MRS. ISAAC L. GOOD Dies

            Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Good, 89, one of Luray's oldest residents, passed this life at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12th at her home on Brumback Avenue in Luray after being ill for one week...

            The daughter of the late William Painter and Josephine Short Painter, she was born at Stanley, on June 23, 1872. She was a member of the Luray Methodist Church...

            She was united in marriage with Isaac L. Good, who preceded her in death in 1936.

            Mrs. Good is survived by one son, Theodore Good, of Luray; three daughters, Mrs. Gledith Potts of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; Mrs. Marshall (Edna) Griffith, and Mrs. Ethel Burner, of Luray; and one brother, Edward Painter of Vienna, Va. 25 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren also survive. Two sons and one daughter are deceased.

            The Rev. Louis E. Carson officiated at the last rites at 2:30 Monday afternoon, May 14th in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1965

JENNIE ROSALINE GOOD Succumbs

            After being a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for three days, Mrs. Jennie Rosaline Good, 80, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 1965.

            On March 3, 1885, she was born in Luray to the union of Benjamin and Barbara Sours Aleshire. She made her home on West Main Street in Luray.

            Her husband, Noah W. Good preceded her in death on September 12, 1949.

            Mrs. Good was a member of the Baptist Church.

            Surviving are two sons Lewis W. Good, of Luray, and Theodore R. Good, of Hagerstown, and one daughter, Mrs. Amos (Dorothy) Alger, of Luray. Four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. Two children preceded their mother in death.

            A brother, Willie Aleshire of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Russell, of Hagerstown, survive. One brother and four sisters are deceased.

            Burial took place on Tuesday, October 26, 1965, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Reverends John Bradley and Vernon Merkey conducting the services. Interment took place in the Evergreen Cemetery.                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Oct 1963

Death of MRS. KIRBY M. GOOD

            Mrs. Mattie B. Good, 58, of Falls Church, died on Tuesday, October 15th around 8:30 p.m. in a hospital in Falls Church.

            She was the daughter of the late Charles and Betty Good of Stanley and was born April 7, 1905. She had many relatives in and around Page County.

            She is survived by her husband, Kirby M. Good, and the following children, Mrs. Meade Good Bogle of Falls Church; Mrs. Peggy Yates of Annandale, Va.; Miss Jannie Good at home; and Jimmy Good of Falls Church. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Good, Shenandoah; Mrs. Ally Painter, Mrs. Mildred Miller and Mrs. Gertie Stoneberger, all of Stanley and Mrs. Emma Good of Luray; two brothers, Luther and Charles Good of Stanley and three half brothers, Will, Elbie and Lunzy Good, all of Stanley. Five grandchildren also survive. One son is deceased.

            Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Pearson Funeral Home in Falls Church on Friday, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Eugene Foreman of the Boulevard Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in a Warrenton cemetery.                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Apr 1969

MRS. LULA BELLE GOOD

            Mrs. Lula Belle Good, 85, of Stanley died 8:56 a.m. Friday, April 11, at her home. She had been in failing health seven months.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Stanley Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry Patton and the Rev. Carlton Mason. Burial was in the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery.

            Mrs. Good was born Feb. 10, 1884 at Stanley and was a daughter of the late James H. and Lydia Alger Cubbage. She was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church.

            Her husband, Isaac Marvin Good, whom she married Sept. 8, 1901, died May 18, 1944.

            Surviving are three sons, Lawrence Good, of Stanley, Hughie Good of Shenandoah and Kirby Good of Brunswick, Md.; six daughters, Mrs. Franklin (Betty) Campbell of Stanley, Mrs. Glenn (Beulah) Kite and Mrs. Kyle (Lena) Beaghan, both of Shenandoah, Mrs. Floyd (Florine) Henderson of Seaford, Del and Mrs. Stewart (Anna Mae) McDaniel of Springfield; two brothers, Ernest and Otis Cubbage, both of Stanley; 26 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter are deceased.         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 May 1962***

ROY CARROLL GOOD Dies at 38

            Roy Carroll Good, 38, of Stanley, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 9th in the V.A. Center, Martinsburg, W.VA., where he had been a patient for the past six weeks...

            A son of Otis G. Good and Essie May Wilson Good, he was born at Stanley on December 27, 1923.

            In addition to his parents, Mr. Good is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Anna May Bailey, Mrs. Maxine Lucas and Mrs. Joann Rathe, all of Stanley; and Mrs. Frances Stroupe of Woodbridge, Va. One brother, Jesse Good, of Arlington, also survives him.

            Funeral services were conducted at eleven o'clock Saturday morning in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Interment was in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Apr 1965

Death of WHEELER ELIZABETH GOOD

            Mrs. Wheeler Elizabeth Good, 94, of Luray, died Tuesday, April 20, 1965, at 7:40 p.m., at the home of her grandson, James Berry. Mrs. Good had been in ill health for the past several years.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 23, from the Blainesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Headin officiating. Interment will be in Marshall Cemetery.

            Born April 2, 1871, in Luray, she was a daughter of the late John and Hannah Marshall Spencer. She was a member of the Blainesville Baptist Church.

            Her husband, Jefferson Good, preceded her in death.

            She is survived by five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Mar 1960***

SAMUEL GRANDSTAFF Dies

            Samuel Grandstaff, 78, a retired Virginia Oak Tannery employee, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25th at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Short of East Main Street, Luray...

            Mr. Grandstaff, a son of the late George and Clara Grandstaff, was born in the Kimball section on July 28, 1882. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

            He was married to the former Miss Ada Jenkins, May 8, 1907. Mrs. Grandstaff preceded him in death on September 10, 1947.

            Surviving are three sons, Odie Grandstaff of Winchester, Floyd Grandstaff of Luray and Wharton Grandstaff of Stanley; four daughters, Mrs. Lester (Elva) Smith, Mrs. Osborne (Reva) Bolen and Mrs. Edward (Ruby) Short all of Luray and Mrs. Irvin (Dorothy) Bailey of Alexandria, Va.; and two sisters, Mrs. Raymond LeHew and Mrs. Eddie Beahm of Luray. Fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren also survive.

            Last rites were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. M.L. Minnick, Jr. and the Rev. E.J. Nottingham, III officiating...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

HARMON L. GRAY Dies Suddenly

            Mr. Harmon Letcher Gray, 67, of Route 2, Stanley, departed from this life suddenly on August 17, 1965, at 8:30 a.m. at his home.

            Funeral services for Mrs. Gray will be conducted (today) Thursday, August 19, at the Bethlehem Christian Church of Stanley, with the Rev, O.L. Martin officiating, with interment in Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            Mr. Gray was born on August 31, 1898 in Stanley. His parents, Mary E. and James N. Gray, are both deceased.

            He was a retired railroad brakeman.

            On July 1, 1925, he was united in marriage with Rachel M. Sampson. To this union came three children, a son, James R. Gray, now serving in the U.S. Army, two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hilliards and Mrs. Georgia Pettit, both of Stanley. Also surviving is one brother, Joseph A. Gray, of Richmond, and two sisters, Mrs. Evangeline Gray, of Stanley, and Miss Minnie Gray, of Luray.                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1961***

Death of SELDON GRAY

            Seldon Gray, of Charles Town, West Virginia, died at the home of his son, Robert Gray, of Harper's Ferry, W.Va., on Sunday afternoon, May 14th, at 3:30. Death was attributed to a heart attack.

            Born in Page County at Stanley, Va., April 5, 1884, he was the son of the late Philip W. Gray and Nancy Carrie Gray. He married the former Bessie M. Souther, who preceded him in death in 1926. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, of Pine Grove.

            He is survived by seven children: five sons, Harry, Rosco, Thurman and Robert Gray, of West Virginia and Jake Gray, of Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Mabel) De Lawser, of Harper's Ferry, W.Va. and Mrs. Harry (Pauline) Weakley, of Stanley. Nine brothers and one sister, of Stanley, Va., nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 17th, at St. George's Episcoapl Church at Pine Grove with the Rev. James Petty officiating. Interment was in the Gray Cemetery at Pine Grove...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1967

MRS. MARTHA GREEN

            Mrs. Martha Pearl Green, 80, of Route 1, Luray, died Saturday night, May 27, at 11 o’clock at the Page Memorial Hospital. She had been in ill health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home by Rev. Clarence Phillips. Burial was in the family cemetery.

            Born on June 1, 1886, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Matilda Hughes Bundy. She was a member of the Church of God and Christ.

            Surviving are one son, George Broaddus, of Luray, and five grandchildren. Her husband Robert L. Green, preceded her in death.                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1963***

ALBERT HENRY GRIFFITH Dies

            Albert Henry Griffith, 82, a resident of the Kimball section of Page County, passed this life at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd, in the Luray Nursing Home after being a patient there for two years…

            He was born on February 5, 1881 in Page County. His wife, the former Miss Bertie Fox, preceded him in death on January 28, 1960.

            Mr. Griffith is survived by two sons, Amos Griffith of Great Falls, Va. and William Griffith of New Cumberland, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Lotte Miller, Mrs. May Hill and Mrs. Isabell Weatherholtz, all of Luray. Ten grandchildren also survive him.

            The Rev. Ralph Ebert officiated at the last rites at four o’clock Monday afternoon in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery.    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Mar 1966

MRS. CARRIE M. GRIFFITH

            Mrs. Carrie Marie Griffith, 70, of Route 1, Luray, departed from life on Friday, March 25, 1966, at 7 a.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient only a few hours, although she had been in failing health for several years. She had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Lyle Beahm…

            She was married three times. Her first husband was Marvin J. Sours, her second, Noah Weaver and her third, William Griffith. All three are deceased.

            She was born on November 26, 1895 and was a daughter of the late Noah E. and Cora Jewell Smith. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

            Mrs. Griffith is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Eva) Beahm; four brothers, Clarence, Charlie, Lester and Ezra Smith; one grandson, Bobby L. Beahm and two great grandsons. Three brothers and one sister are deceased.

            Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Lewis O. Dasher. Interment took place in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Dec 1966

JOHN R. GRIMSLEY

            John Robert Grimsley, 52, a taxi operator in Shenandoah, died Thursday afternoon at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient eight days. He had been in ill health for some time.

            Born August 11, 1914, he was the son of the late William J. and Hartie Orye Grimsley. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church near Shenandoah…

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Comer Grimsley and one daughter, Kathryn Grimsley, at home.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where a funeral service was conducted at 2 o’clock by his pastor, the Rev. James Smith and the Rev. William C. Robertson… Burial took place in the Methodist Cemetery.                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec 1967

MRS. THOMAS T. GRIMSLEY

            Mrs. Regina Frances Grimsley, 93, of Rt. 1, Shenandoah, died Sunday afternoon at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for five days.

            Born in 1874, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cave, and had spent her entire life in this section. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas T. Grimsley in 1932. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church.

            Mrs. Grimsley, “Aunt Nug”, as she was affectionally known…

            …

            She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Thomas, of Roanoke; Mrs. Dorothy Fasciana and Miss Madaline Grimsley, both of Baltimore, Md., and Miss Maudie Grimsley, at home; three sons, Leonard Grimsley and Homer Grimsley, both of Shenandoah, and George Grimsley, of Elkton; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren and one brother, Charles Cave, of Shenandoah.

            The funeral was conducted at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with her pastor, the Rev. William C. Robertson officiating… Burial took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery near Shenandoah.                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec 1967

MRS. J.W. HENDERSON

            Mrs. Sudie Kite Henderson, 74, of Shenandoah, died Sunday evening at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient only several hours.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John W. Henderson on August 13, 1967, who died in the pulpit at the St. Peter’s E.U.B. Church while preaching the Homecoming Sermon.

            Born March 13, 1893, near Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary McAlister Kite and had spent her entire life here. She was a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning to the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ where a funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. with her pastor the Rev. Thomas Sutton officiating… Burial took place in the church cemetery.

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            She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hoover (Bettie) Supples, and Mrs. Vincent (Loretta) D’Antoni, both of Shenandoah; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; a brother, David A. Kite, of Shenandoah, and a sister, Mrs. Oakey (Minnie) Grimsley, of Shenandoah.                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Feb 1967

CORA A. HENRY

            Mrs. Cora Alice Henry, 78, widow of John R. Henry, died at Gateway Convalescence Home, Hagerstown, Md., on Saturday morning, February 18.

            She was born and reared in Luray and was a daughter of the late Charles and Jemima Knight. She was a member of the Christian Church of Luray.

            Mrs. Henry is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Olive M. Young and Mrs. Helen E. Jordon, both of Hagerstown; two sons, Charles Robert Henry and William Lester Henry, both of Hagerstown; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary S. Smeadly and Mrs. Gertrude E. Sites, both of Hagerstown.

            Services were held at the A.K. Coffman Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21. A short service was held at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Aug 1968

ROSA MAY HIGGS

            Mrs. Rosa May Higgs, 74, of Stanley, died at her home 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. She had been in failing health for sometime.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Stanley Baptist Church by the Rev. Carlton Mason. Burial will be in Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            She was born June 12, 1894 and was the daughter of the late John R. and Virginia Painter Short. She was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church.

            Surviving, besides her husband, Frederick L. Higgs, are three daughters, Mrs. David (Elaine) Comer and Mrs. Homer (Beatrice) Purdham, both of Stanley, and Mrs. Philip (Marie) Austin of Shenandoah; one brother, Edward L. Short of Stanley; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

            The body will be taken to the Higgs home 9 a.m. today (Thursday).                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Feb 1967

(MRS. W.H. MAY)    SHOULD READ CHARLES SAMUEL HILLIARD

            Charles Samuel Hilliard, 90, a retired farmer, of near Stanley, died at his home Thursday morning.

            Born May 17, 1876, in Rockingham County, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Margaret Eaton Hilliard and had spent most of his life near Stanley. He was an active and faithful member of the Hilliard Chapel of the Assembly of God Church near Stanley.

            Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on January 23.

            Mr. Hilliard was well known and highly respected in Page and Rockingham Counties…

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Good Hilliard; three daughters, Mrs. Max (Thelma) Koontz, of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; Mrs. Frank (Florine) Cubbage, of Stanley, and Mrs. Buford (Vera) Painter, of Silver Spring, Md.; two sons, Harry G. Hilliard and James C. Hilliard, both of Stanley; twenty six grandchildren; thirty three great-grandchildren, and a half brother, Frank Hilliard, of Stanley.

            …

            Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hilliard Chapel of the Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Henry Jenkins and the Rev. John Aleshire officiating… Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1965

ARTHUR GRAFTON HILLIARD Dies in Arlington

            Arthur Grafton Hilliard, 52, of Stanley, died suddenly Monday, September 13, 1965, at 5:15 p.m. in the Arlington County Hospital.

            Born February 19,1913, in Stanley, he was the son of the late Grafton Burgess and Mary Nancy Jenkins Hilliard. At the time of his death he was a construction worker.

            Vada Marie Painter, whom he married on February 29, 1932, is living. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jesse Lee, of Stanley, and Arthur Ray, of Oxford, Ala.; four daughters, Mrs. Peggy Ann Siegler, of Brunswick, Md.; Mrs. Beatrice Mae Woodward, of Fairfax; Mrs. Doris Marie Petefish, and Mrs. Mary Maxine Brown, of Arlington; two brothers, Charles Earl Hilliard, of Luray, and Harry Hoover Hilliard, of Landover, Md.; five sisters, Mrs. Alma Margaret Painter and Mrs. Pauline Stroope, of Alexandria; Mrs. Mary Magdelene McDaniel, and Mrs. Ruby Orr Cubbage, both of Stanley, and Mrs. Naomi Florence Shuler, of Shenandoah. Seventeen grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday (today) at 4 p.m., at Hilliard Chapel Church with the Reverends John Henderson and Paul Walters officiating. Interment will take place in the Adventist Cemetery.                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1968***

MRS. CHARLES R. HILLIARD

            Mrs. Cora Bessie Comer Hilliard, 93, widow of Charles R. Hilliard, died Monday night, June 10, at the home of Mrs. Preston Blosser following a lengthy illness.

            She was born near Shenandoah Jan. 7, 1877, and was the daughter of the late James Robert and Mary Ann Strole Comer.

            She was a faithful and active member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church. After her marriage to Mr. Dovel she had resided near Stanley on Rt. 1. She was preceded in death by her husband a number of years ago.

            She is survived by a son, Frank Hilliard of Stanley; six grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Baugher of Elkton; a step-mother Mrs. Lucy Comer of Shenandoah; two half sisters, Mrs. Fannie Comer of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Pauline Mangess of Winchester; four half brothers, Homer Comer of Shenandoah, James E. Comer of Elkton and Claude and Albert Comer of Cumberland, Md.

            Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home by the Rev. Kinzey Reed. Burial will be in the Leaks Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1965

JAMES HITT Dies

            James Carroll Hitt, 29, of Stanley, died Monday, October 18, 1965, in Miami, Florida. His untimely death came as a great shock to his many friends in this area.

            He was born June 10, 1936, and was a son of Coe and Virginia Hitt.

            In February 1957 he married the former Phyliss Cave who survives, with three daughters, Norma Jean, Nancy Leigh and Patricia Ann Hitt.

            Mr. Hitt was a member of the Newport Christian Church. He served for three years in the National Guard at Alexandria and in 1956 served at Lakeland Air Force Base at San Antonio, Texas.

            Besides his wife and children, he is survived by five brothers, Billy Hitt of Harrisonburg, Coe Hitt Jr., of Elkton, Jerry A. Hitt, of Stanley, Johnny and David Hitt, both of Langley Park, Maryland, and three sisters, Mrs. Peggy A. Knight, of Stanley, Jane and Kay Hitt, both of Langley Park, Maryland. One brother preceded him in death.

            Last rites were conducted from the United Church of Christ at Newport on Saturday, October 23, at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Kenneth Graff officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Aug 1960***

Last Rites for JOHN W. HITT

            Last rites for John William Hitt, 87, of Newport, were held at the Newport United Church of Christ Saturday afternoon, July 30th, at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Thomas D. Sutton and the Rev. B. Landes officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

            A son of the late William and Mary Cubbage Hitt, of Newport, he was born August 10, 1872 and spent his entire life in the Newport Community.

            Mr. Hitt died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 27th, at his home following an illness of several years. He was employed by the Federal Government U.S. Forest Service as a Forest Guard for thirty-three years. He was a member of the Newport United Church of Christ.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Bumgardner Hitt on November 19, 1939.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home to the United Church of Christ at 12:30 Saturday to lie in state until the hour of the funeral.

            He is survived by two sons, Coe Hitt and Clark Hitt, of Shenandoah; five daughters, Mrs. Kemper (Nina) Meadows, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. John (Mamie) Comer, and Mrs. Claude (Irene) Higgs, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Nelson (Grace) Foltz, Stanley; and Mrs. Emmett (Jessie) Alger, Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Turner, Hagerstown, Md.; and Mrs. Effie Higgs, of Luray; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Oct 1963***

Death of J.O. HOBBS

            Friends and relatives in Page County were shocked and grieved to hear of the passing of J.O. Hobbs, who passed away on Monday, October 14th in Paromount, California.

            He was married to the former Miss Jean Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Price of Luray and niece of Floyd and Ethel Price, also of Luray.

            He is survived by his wife and one son, Douglas, at home.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jul 1965

VERNON L. HOLMES

            Vernon Lloyd Holmes, 70, of Luray, died Thursday, July 22, 1965, at 7 p.m. of a second hear attack at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days. Mr. Holmes was stricken with a heart attack on July 13, at his home.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery.

            Born January 18, 1895, in Luray, he was a son of the late Johnson Boot and Della Knight Holmes. Mr. Holmes was employed by the Virginia Oak Tannery from 1934 until his retirement in 1960, however he still worked parttime at the Tannery. He spent the earlier days of his life working in Philadelphia and in Canada.

            Hattie Virginia Broyles, whom he married in 1935, survives.

            He is also survived by one son, Vernon Lloyd Homes Jr., of Richmond, one brother, Shelby, of Buckingham, Quebec, Canada, a sister, Mrs. Viola Seekford, of Washington, D.C., and a grandson, Stephen Arthur Holmes.                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Apr 1960***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

MRS. CORA L. HUGHES

            Mrs. Cora Lee Hughes, 67, widow of Hunter F. Hughes, died Wednesday evening, April 20th at her home following an illness of several months.

            The daughter of the late Henry and Pamily Rogers Eppard, she was born May 20, 1892 in Shenandoah and spent her entire life here. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

            She is survived by two sons, William and Vernon of Shenandoah; one daughter, Mrs. Horace (Virginia) Plum of Shenandoah; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Rebecca) Frye of Luray and Mrs. Lizzie Coverstone at the Smithland Nursing Home and three grandchildren.

            ...

            Funeral services were conducted at three o'clock Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home, with her pastor, the Rev. C.W. Tinsman and the Rev. Carl L. Howard officiating... Burial took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1963***

West Luray News

Death of GEORGE C. HUGHES

            George Clinton Hughes, 75, of Route 2, Luray, passed away in the Clay Nurshing Home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23rd...

            He was the son of Herman and Lucy Hughes and was a member of the Blainesville Baptist Church. He was employed as a laborer. He was never married.

            Mr. Hughes is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Campbell, of Luray and Mrs. Sam Getz, of Hagerstown, Md. Three brothers and one sister are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Owen Preston at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Blainesville Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1963***

MRS. BLANCHE ESTA JENKINS Dies

            Mrs. Blanche Esta Jenkins of Luray, passed away at the age of 65 on Friday, August 2nd at 10:45 p.m. At the time of her death, she had been a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for one day and had been an invalid for the past seventeen years.

            Mrs. Jenkins had been an employee of the Casey Jones and Blue Bell plant for a number of years and was a faithful member of the Luray Christian Church.

            She was born on November 27, 1897, the daughter of the late Charles G. Lillard and Annie Aleshire Lillard.

            Her husband, Floyd E. Jenkins, preceded her in death one February 16th, 1936.

            She is survived by one son, Adrian Jenkins, of Luray, and three sisters, Mrs. P. Irah Stern, of Harrisonburg; Mrs. Ray (Mary) Finter, of Luray and Mrs. Zula Bryson of Hampton and one brother, Claude R. Lillard, of Alexandria.

            Funeral services were held on Monday, August 5th, at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jun 1965

Father of 12 Is Shooting Victim (FRED WILLIAM JENKINS)

            Fred William Jenkins, 49, a Rappahannock County farm manager and father of 12 children died Thursday of last week in the Charlottesville hospital of gunshot wounds. He was the father of Mrs. Bruce Marston of Luray.

            The shooting took place on the Sperryville farm of Mrs. C.R. Hite which Jenkins managed. A co-worker of the dead man is being held by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of murder.

            The Culpeper Star Exponent Friday reported the tragedy as follows

            “Jailed on the murder charge is Robert Festes Jenkins, 41, no relation to the dead man.

            According to Sheriff C.K. Estes, the victim was picking cherries in the upper branches of a tree when he was shot. The prisoner claims, said Estes, that he was squirrel hunting and shot into the top of the tree when he saw branches moving.

            Although R.F. Jenkins has been charged with murder, Sheriff Estes said, “At this stage it still may be an accident. We won’t know until completion of the investigation.”

            He declined to comment further.

            The prisoner reportedly lives on the Hite farm as does the family of the victim.”

            Fred William Jenkins was born Aug. 19, 1915 in Madison Coutny and died Thursday, June 17, 1963 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was a son of Mrs. Clara V. Lillard Jenkins and the late Joseph K. Jenkins of Sperryville.

            He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Ethel M. Howell, and the following children; William Garfield Jenkins and Mrs. Mary A. Coates, of Culpeper; Freddie M., Russell A., Wayne E., Douglas C., Lindsey W., Sidney A., Bonnie Jean and Deborah Christine Jenkins, all of Sperryville; Mrs. Bruce (Marjorie) Marston, of Luray; and William Ralph Jenkins, who is in the U.S. Marines. Two grandchildren also survive.

            Surviving brothers and sisters are: Joseph E. Jenkins, of Somerset, Va.; Walter H. Jenkins, Etlan, Va.; Lloyd A. Jenkins, Oswego, Ill.; Willard A. Jenkins, Manassas, Va. and Mrs. Maude V. Cave, of Occaquan, Va. Two brothers are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray, with Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1965

GLEN JENKINS Passes Away

            Glen Willard Jenkins, 63, of Stanley, expired at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 1965, at the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for two days.

            Mr. Jenkins was born in Stanley on February 13, 1902 to the union of the late Mr. and Mrs. James and Flora Price Jenkins.

            Prior to his death and illness he was a service station operator in Stanley.

            He was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Pine Grove, Stanley.

            Mrs. Artie E. Bradley Jenkins, his wife, of Stanley, a son, James G. Jenkins, of Mt. Jackson, two daughters, Mrs. Groveen Jefferies, of Kirksville, Mo., and Mrs. Barbara Price, of Richmond, and seven grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.

            Two sisters, Mrs. Irene Harris, of Frederick, Maryland, and Mrs. Murial Pettit, of Stanley, also survive. Three brothers and one sister are deceased.

            Last rites took place on Sunday, September 19, 1965 at 3 p.m. in St. George’s Episcopal Church with the Reverends James Smith and Thomas E. Clemans Jr. officiating. Interment took place in the Adventist Cemetery in Stanley.                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Mar 1965

HARRY L. JENKINS Succumbs

            Harry L. Jenkins, 78, of Stanley, died Tuesday, March 16, at 5:00 a.m. at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for four days. He had been in failing health for the past two years.

            Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m., from the Stanley Baptist Church with the Reverends Wyman Ramsey, Paul Walters and John Aleshire officiating. Interment will be in the Adventist Cemetery.

            Born December 17, 1886, in Stanley, he was a son of the late Peter S. and Annie Sigler Jenkins. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church.

            Prior to his death, he was employed as a Construction Worker.

            He is also survived by his wife, the former Miss Corella Good, whom he married on October 14, 1914.

            He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Bell, of Okinawa, and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Nauman, of Stanley. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Jun 1966

LAURA B. JENKINS

            Laura Belle Jenkins, of Stanley, departed this life at the Luray Nursing Home, where she had been staying for eight months on Monday, June 6, 1966 at 8:30 a.m. She was 82 years old and had been in failing health for 10 years.

            Miss Jenkins was born on November 4, 1883, to the union of Charles L. and Junnia Price Jenkins. She was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church of Pine Grove.

            Her only survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Owens, of Stanley, and Mrs. Hilda Rhinelander, of Salem. Two brothers and one sister are deceased.

            The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, by the Rev. James D. Smith at St. George’s Church. Burial was in Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1969

LEANDER JENKINS

            Leander (Lee) Jenkins, 81, of Rt. 2, Luray died 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, shortly after being admitted to Page Memorial Hospital.

            A funeral service was conducted Sunday at Mt. Zion Church by the Rev. Max Fisher, the Rev. Cecil Haycock and Elder H.E. Wakeman. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Mr. Jenkins was born Oct. 29, 1887 in Page County and was a son of the late Jacob C. and Nancy Cave Jenkins.

            He was a retired fireman for the Virginia Oak Tannery and had been in failing health six years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.

            On Aug. 26, 1909 he married Rosa Gochenour, who survives.

            Surviving besides his wife are four sons, Clyde L., Archie L., C. Leon and Robert C. Jenkins, all of Luray; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Gordon and Miss Elaine Jenkins, both of Luray and Mrs. Lulabelle Weakley of Stanley; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cave, Mrs. Eunice Short and Mrs. Dora Naugle, all of Luray; grandchildren. One son, three brothers and two sisters are deceased.                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Mar 1969

MRS. LOIS CATHERINE JENKINS

            Mrs. Lois Catherine Jenkins, 39, of Rt. 2, Luray, died 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient 10 months. She had been ill four years.

            A funeral service was conducted Sunday at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with the Rev. Cecil Haycock, the Rev. O.L. Martin and the Rev. Alfred Comer officiating. Burial  was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            She was born March 2, 1930 at Luray and was the daughter of Mary Jenkins Cave and the late Roy Cave. She was a member of the Trinity Brethren Church.

            She was an employee of Safeway Food Stores.

            Surviving beside her husband, Leo, whom she married Oct. 2, 1946 is one daughter, Mrs. Joan Nichols of Front Royal; three brothers, Melvin Cave, Denton Cave and George Cave of Luray; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Buracker of Stanley, Mrs. Pauline Johnson and Mrs. Hazel Gochenour, both of Luray and Mrs. Dorothy Gochenour of Elyria, Ohio and one grandchild.                                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jun 1961***

LYLE RANDOLPH JENKINS Dies

            Lyle Randolph Jenkins, Waterlick, Va., and a brother of Mrs. Irene Abott of Luray, died Tuesday, June 6th at the age of 87 years...

            Mr. Jenkins is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ed Krunig of Palatin, Ill.; Mrs. Daniel Jenkins of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Aubrey Morris of Charlotte Court House, Va.; Mrs. Mary Bidder of Riverdale, Md.; Mrs. Horace Williams of Front Royal; Mrs. Archie Breeden of Waterlick, Va. and Mrs. Charles Hottinger of Strasburg; three sons, Ralph Jenkins of Warrenton, Va.; Charles Jenkins of Washington, D.C. and Randolph Jenkins of Reliance, Va. One sister, Mrs. Irene Abbott of Luray, also survives.

            Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 9th in the Buckton Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Homer T. Cornish officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Oct 1968

MAMIE ETTA JENKINS

            Mamie Etta Jenkins, 85, of Stanley, died 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Staunton Manor Nursing Home. She had been in failing health for several years.

            A funeral service was conducted Monday at the Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.

            She was born Jan. 6, 1883 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Newman W. and Betty E. Weakley Berry.

            She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Her husband, Walter W. Jenkins, died Oct. 3, 1940.

            Surviving are four sons, Otis, Roscoe and Leo Jenkins of Silver Spring, Md. and Charles Jenkins, of Kensington, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Beahm of Washington, D.C.; 24 grand-children and 27 great-grandchildren.                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jun 1965

MRS. MARY E. JENKINS Dies Suddenly

            Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, 71, of Luray, died suddenly Wednesday, June 16, at 11:30 p.m., at her home.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 19, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren with the Reverends Owen Preston and Paul Walters officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

            Born November 12, 1893 in Luray, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Eva Eckard Gochenour. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.

            On September 19, 1913, she was married to Amos W. Jenkins, who preceded her in death on June 22, 1963.

            She is survived by one brother, David Gochenour, of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Gochenour and Mrs. Ida Gochenour, both of Luray; one granddaughter, Mrs. Vernell Comer Nauman, of Stanley, whom she raised.                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Aug 1968

MAURICE C. JENKINS

            Maurice C. Jenkins, 55, of Crockett, Calif., died Sunday, July 28, at 6 a.m.

            Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with the Rev. Cecil Haycock and Eld. H.E. Wakeman officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery.

            He was born Aug. 10, 1912, in Luray and was the son of the late Jacob and Nancy Cave Jenkins.

            Mr. Jenkins was a 1934 graduate of Luray High School and was employed as a hotel clerk.

            He was a member of the Mt. Zion Brethren Church.

            Surviving are one brother, Lee Jenkins of Luray and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cave, Mrs. Dora Ann Naugle and Mrs. Eunice Short, all of Luray. Two brothers and three sisters are deceased.                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Nov 1965

MRS. NECIE JENKINS Dies

            Mrs. Necie Jane Jenkins, 81, of Stanley, died Monday, November 8, 1965, at Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for three days.

            She was the daughter of the late Preston and Margaret Berry Buracker. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Mrs. Jenkins had been twice married. Her first husband, George L. Jones, preceded her in death in December of 1939. Her second husband, Archie L. Jenkins, is still living.

            She is also survived by three sons, Gilbert L. Jones and Seldon D. Jones, both of Stanley and Walter N. Jones, of Mooresville, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Taylor, of Stanley, Mrs. Grace Foster, of Luray, and Mrs. Esther Andrews, of Washington, D.C. One son is deceased.

            Funeral services will be held at the Bethlehem Christian Church near Stanley at 11 a.m. (today) Thursday, by Evangelist G.A. Cave. Burial will take place in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Sep 1966

VIRGINIA PEARL JENKINS

            Mrs. Virginia Pearl Richards Jenkins, 53, of Route 2, Luray, departed this life on Thursday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m. at her home. Her demise was sudden.

            She was a daughter of Charles W. and Anna N. Campbell Richards. She was born in Luray on September 22, 1912.

            She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern.

            She married Emory “Tim” J. Jenkins on November 11, 1952, who survives.

            Besides her husband, she is survived by six brothers, Edgar L., Charles L., Carl E., William M., Claude C. Richards, of Luray, and Levi Richards, of Washington, D.C. Three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Gochenour, Mrs. Estelle Parlett and Mrs. Aileen Aleshire, all of Luray. One sister and one brother are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, September 4, at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern with interment in the church cemetery, The Eld. H.E. Wakeman and the Rev. Haycock officiated.                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jun 1968

SON JENKINS

            Son Jenkins, 84, of Rt. 2, Stanley died Sunday, June 23, at 2 a.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in failing health for several years,

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday from the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            He was born Feb. 26, 1884, in Stanley, and was the son of the late Philip and Lucy Thomas Jenkins.

            He was employed as a farmer.

            He was married to the former Drucilla Buracker who died in 1927.

            Surviving are two sons, Harry A. Jenkins, of Kearneysville, W.Va. and Fred Jenkins of Staunton; two daughters, Miss Eliza Jane Jenkins of Stanley, and Mrs. Gertie Sours OF Virginia Beach; one brother,  Newton Jenkins of Stanley and eight grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. One brother and four sisters are deceased.           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 May 1964

MRS. LILLIE MAE JEWELL Dies

            Mrs. Lillie Mae Jewell, 79, widow of Keller W. Jewell, of Luray, died at approximately :30 p.m., Monday, May 11, at the Page Memorial Hospital, having been a patient for twelve days.

            Mrs. Jewell, a daughter of the late John Smelser and Susan Smelser, was born on October 21, 1884 in Page County. She was a member of the Springfield Methodist Church. Her husband, Keller W. Jewell, preceded her in death on January 1, 1954.

            She is survived by seven sons: Roy V. Jewell, of Culpeper; Raymond L. and Ralph L. Jewell, of Bel Air, Maryland; Virgil K., Melvin A., Cecil W., and Oliver J. Jewell, all of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Ida Mae Smith, of Silver Spring, Md.; and Mrs. Bertha Marie Morris, of Fairfax. Two sons are deceased.

            Funeral services will be conducted from the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray Thursday (today) May 14 at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Wade Sirk officiating. Interment will be in the Morning Star Cemetery.                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1963***

DANIEL A. JOBE Dies

            Daniel Arthur Jobe, 78, of Luray, died at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd, in the Page Memorial Hospital, after being a patient there for one week...

            A son of the late Samuel H. Jobe and Veranda Martin Jobe, he was born in Page County on May 3, 1884. He was a member of the Luray Methodist Church. He was never married.

            Mr. Jobe is survived by two brothers, Al Jobe of Luray, and David Jobe of Boyce, Va., and one sister, Miss Florence Jobe, of Luray.

            The Rev. Louis E. Carson conducted the funeral service at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Mar 1969

JOHN L. JOHNSON

            John Lester “Jack” Johnson, 69, of Rt. 2, Luray, died 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. He had been in failing health for three years.

            Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Blainesville with the Rev. Allen Baltimore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

            He was born Sept. 10, 1899 in Luray and was the son of the late William and Mary Jenkins Johnson.

            Mr. Johnson was a farmer and construction worker and was a member of the Baptist faith.

            On Sept. 11, 1921, he married the former Vera Lee, who survives.

            Also surviving are two brothers, Mathew Johnson and George Johnson, both of Luray.                                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1965

CHARLES KENNARD JONES Succumbs

            Charles Kennard Jones, 64, of Luray, died Tuesday, April 6, 1965, at 11:00 a.m., at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks.

            Funeral services will be conducted Thursday (today) April 8, at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Hoffmyer officiating. Interment will be in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Born September 15, 1901, in Ida, he was a son of the late Charles and Virginia Berry Jones. He was a member of the Beth Eden Lutheran Church.

            Prior to his death, he had been employed for the town of Luray for 20 years.

            Besides his wife, the former Miss Gertrude Rowe, whom he married in 1931, he is survived by one son, Charles B. Jones, of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Lester Jones, of West Virginia, and William F. Jones, of Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Yager, of Stanley, and Mrs. Bessie McNamara, of Hagerstown, Maryland. One sister preceded him in death.                                                                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1963***

Death of MRS. LAURA KEMP

            Mrs. Laura Kemp, 93, widow of Daniel Milton Kemp, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Danfelt in York, Pa., died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, October 30th, at Pleasant Acres.

            Born at Alma, Va., she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Luray.

            In addition to her daughter, she is survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister, Miss Ada Martin, of Luray.

            Private funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2nd at the Workinger Funeral Home in York. The Rev. Dr. Charles R. miller, pastor of the Second E.U.B. Church officiated. Interment was in Mt. Rose Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jun 1963***

FRED A. KEYSER Dies Suddenly

           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1961***

Sister of Mrs. Mauck Dies      (MRS. ALMA KIBLER)

            Mrs. Lester (Alma) Kibler, of Boyce, Va., passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Prunkl in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday, May 25th.

            Born May 9, 1890 she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jane Barham. She was united in marriage with Lester Kibler, who preceded her in death.

            Mrs. Kibler is survived by one son, Dallas Kibler, of Berryville; two daughters, Mrs. Nicholos (Margaret) Prunkl and Mrs. Walter (Hazel) Oneill of Baltimore, Md., eight grandchildren and the following sisters: Mrs. Mary E. Mauck of Luray; Mrs. J.T. Strickler of Strasburg and Mrs. Elsie Pingley of Winchester. Five brothers and one sister are deceased. One of her brothers was the late Thurman Barham of Luray.

            Funeral services were held Saturday, May 27th at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Linwood Daniel in charge. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1965

MRS. ELENORA KIBLER Dies

            Mrs. Elenora Finter Kibler, 63, passed this life on Saturday, September 11, 1906, at her home near Luray.

            Mrs. Kibler was born April 29, 1902, being the daughter of the late Charles W. and Fannie B. Fox Finter.

            She was a member of the Beth Eden Lutheran Church.

            On June 4, 1920 she was united in marriage with Carl A. Kibler, in Hagerstown, Maryland.

            Last rites were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 1965, in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Hoffmyer officiating. Burial was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery.

            Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Jesse A. and Robert A. Kibler; five daughters, Mrs. Willard (Margaret) Wyatt, Mrs. Robert W. (Frances) Chrisman, Mrs. Doris Jean Griffith, Mrs. Carroll (Anna Lee) Painter, and Mrs. Robert (Betty June) Rickard; five brothers, Frank Finter, Ray Finter, and Lynn Finter, all of Luray; Jesse Finter, of Covington; Roy Finter, of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Comer and Mrs. Ruth Vaughan, of Luray; and 17 grandchildren. One daughter, and one brother are deceased.                                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jun 1963***

Death of WILLIAM L. KIBLER

            William Lester Kibler, 67, of Luray, owner and operator of a souvenir stand on the Massanutton Mountain, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 31st at 3:30 p.m. after being a patient there for two weeks.

            He was born in Page County April 22nd, 1896 and was the son of Mrs. Bettie A. Smith Kibler and the late John P. Kibler.

            Mr. Kibler was a well-known stoneworker and many of the rings, pins, etc. which he made were sold in his souvenir stand.

            He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Bette Kibler and one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Ferguson, of Chula Vista, California.

            The Rev. Louis Carson officiated at the funeral services which were held in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home Sunday, June 2nd, at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Mar 1960***

MRS. OLIVE M. KITE

            Mrs. Olive M. Kite, widow of John V. Kite, of Bardane, West Virginia, died Friday night, March 4, 1960, at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Witt, also of Bardane...

            A native of Page County, Virginia, she was born on January 24, 1888, a daughter of the late George W. and Barbara A. Lucas Henderson.

            She went to Jefferson County in 1911 and was an active member of Bethany Methodist Church in Bardane. Her husband died in March, 1953.

            Surviving are: five daughters, Mrs. Paul W. (Sallie) Witt and Mrs. Franklin (Eva) Jones, Bardane, Mrs. Lillian Blackford, Martinsburg, W.Va., Mrs. Ralph (Marie) Oden, Bolivar, West Virginia, Mrs. Melvin (Louise) Corun, Frederick, Md.; son, John V. Kite, Jr., Charles Town, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Sadie Leake, Luray, Va.; and a brother, S.H. Henderson, of Shenandoah Junction.

            The body was removed from the Melvin T. Strider Company Colonial Funeral Home to the late home Saturday afternoon, March 5 where services were held Tuesday, March 8th at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Richard T. Scholl officiating. Burial was in Edge Hill Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1965

MRS. BETTY LEE KNIGHT Dies

            Mrs. Betty Lee Knight, 86, of Baltimore, died Thursday, January 28, in Baltimore.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 30, at 2:00 p.m. from Alma Lutheran Church with the Rev. M.P. Lane officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

            Mrs. Knight was a daughter of the late Isaac and Arbelia Aleshire Short. She was a member of Alma Lutheran Church.

            Mrs. Knight was twice married. Her first husband, Ollie Sellman, preceded her in death.

            She is survived by her second husband, Isaac M. Knight; and two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Foltz, of Baltimore, Md., and Miss Frances A. Sellman, of Toledo, Ohio.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1963***

Death of Infant                       (GERALD KNIGHT)

            Gerald Knight, infant son of Franklin L. and Joyce Sours Knight, died Tuesday, August 6th. The child was born Monday, August 5th.

            Burial took place Wednesday at Morning Star.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Aug 1965

ISAAC MICHAEL KNIGHT Dies

            Isaac Michael Knight, 85, of Stanley died Wednesday, July 28, 1965 at 8:30 p.m. at the Luray Nursing Home where he had been a patient for three months. Mr. Knight had been in failing health for several years.

            Born November 18, 1879 in Stanley, he was the son of the late Jacob abd Mary Good Knight. Prior to his death he was a farmer.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 31 at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Irvin R. Johnson officiating. Interment took place in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery.

            His wife, the former Betty L. Short, preceded him in death in January of this year.

            Mr. Knight is survived by four sons, John, of Bentonville, Charles, of Augusta, Ga., Richard, of Browntown, and Robert of Tampa, Florida, three daughters, Mrs. Amanda Andrews and Mrs. Lena Pound, of Front Royal and Mrs. Thelma Figgins, of Orange. Fifty-one grandchildren, fifty-six great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren also survive. Twelve children are deceased.                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Dec 1966

SELDON B. LAM

            Seldon B. Lam, of Stanley, died Wednesday, November 30, at 1 p.m. at his home. He had been in failing health for several years.

            Mr. Lam was born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lam on August 3, 1883 in Page County. His occupation had been farming, and was a member of the Methodist Church.

            In 1907 he was united in marriage with Fannie Meadows, who survives. Mr. Lam was the father of 11 children; Ralph, Avondale, Pa.; Lee, Chatham, Pa.; Ausby, Silver Spring, Md.; William, Baltmore, Md.; Melvin, Kennett Sq, Pa.; Carl, West Chester, Pa.; Orville, Wilmington, Del.; Russell, San Mateo, Calif.; Mrs. Allie Schrider, Colesville, Md.; Mrs. Essie Weakley, Takoma Park, Md.; and Mrs. Geraldine Wood, Kimblesville, Pa., 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

            The funeral was conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Gary Norris officiated.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Aug 1968

ROSA BELLE LANSBERRY

            Mrs. Rosa Belle Lansberry, 74, of Rileyville, died 2 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the home of her son, Harry Lansberry, at Rileyville. She had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Rileyville Baptist Church by the Rev. Ray Beahm and the Rev. Grace Price. Burial will be in the Rileyville Cemetery.

            She was born Sept. 14, 1894 in Madison County and was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Richards Young. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

            Her husband, Benjamin F. Lansberry, died in 1926.

            Surviving are three sons, Harry R. and Floyd E. Lansberry of Rileyville and Robert W. Lansberry of Front Royal; two daughters, Mrs. William (Edna) Gochenour of Rileyville and Mrs. Dennis (Rozelda) Dillon of Fairfax; 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. One son and one daughter are deceased.                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Sep 1963

MRS. WILLIAM R. LANSBERRY Dies

            Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Lansberry, 76, wife of William R. Lansberry, of Front Royal, Va., died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, September 2nd, in the Warren County hospital where she had been a patient for one week. She had been in ill health for about six months.

            She was born in Madison County March 25, 1887 and was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Richards Young. On October 3, 1907 she married William R. Lansberry, who survives. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

            Besides her husband, Mrs. Lansberry is survived by the following children: Mrs. Guy Reil, and John Lansberry, of Front Royal; Mrs. Iva Cook and William R. Lansberry, Jr., of Fairfax; Edward Lansberry, of Manassas; Mrs. Mary Bailey, of Rileyville; and Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, of The Plains. Thirty-five grandchildren and forty-four great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Rosa Lansberry, of Rileyville, also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday (today) September 5th, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. David Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Rileyville Cemetery.                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Dec 1965           SHENANDOAH SECTION

MRS. ALVA LANTZ Dies In Charlottesville

            Mrs. Cleta Kite Ryan Lantz, 70, wife of Alva Lantz, of Charlottesville, died Monday, December 13, at the University of Virginia Hospital.

            Born May 24, 1895, at East Point and was a daughter of the late Philip P. and Mittie V. Coffman Kite.

            She is survived by her husband, Alva Lantz; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred R. Sprouse, of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Mary Ryan Allen and Mrs. Glenna Margaret White, both of Staunton; three sons, Arthur Leroy Ryan, of Stanley; Garland Elwood Ryan, of Salem; and Charles Edward Ryan, of Elk Ridge, Md. and nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nina Dovel, of Elkton, and Mrs. Myrtle Wright, of Elizabethtown, Pa., and two brothers, Ernest Kite, of East Point and Earl Kite, of Harrisonburg.

            A funeral service was conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Peter’s Evangelical United Brethren Church near Shenandoah, with the Rev. Lewis C. Armentrout, officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

ELLA ELIZABETH LEAKE Succumbs

            Miss Ella Elizabeth Leake, 85, of Route 2, Stanley, died Monday, August 16, 1965, at 8 a.m. at the Luray Nursing Home, where she had resided for one year. She had been in failing health for the past three years.

            Mrs. Leake was born in Stanley on September 22d 1879, being the daughter of the late John W. and Sarah C. Nauman Leake.

            She was a member of the Leaks Chapel Church of the Brethren.

            Last rites were conducted on Wednesday, August 18, 1965, from the Leakes Chapel Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Curtis Coffman, assisted by the Reverend John Aleshire. Interment took place in the church cemetery.

            She is survived by one son, Ferrell W. Leake, of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Lucas and Mrs. Bertha Smelser, both of Stanley. Four brothers and one sister are deceased.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Aug 1960***

OTIS C. LEAKE

            Otis Correll Leake, 77, well-known citizen of the Stanley community, died at his home Tuesday, August 23rd after being ill for two weeks...

            A son of the late John F. Leake and Sarah Nauman Leake, he was born in Page County on December 28, 1882. He was employed at the rock quarry in Engle Switch, W.Va. for twenty years and had retired after being employed at the Foltz Milling Company, near Stanley.

            He was united in marriage with Miss Hester Seekford of March 30, 1904. Mrs. Leake preceded him in death on January 7, 1946.

            One daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Ruby) Dovel and one son, Olin Leake, both of Stanley, survive him as do nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. His twin sister, Mrs. Flora Seekford of Stanley, also survives as do three other sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Leake, Mrs. Maggie Lucas and Mrs. Bertha Smelser, all of Stanley. Two children and two brothers are deceased.

            Elder A.F. Sudduth will officiate at the last rites today (Thursday) at 3 p.m. in the Leaks Chapel Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the chapel cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jul 1965

Death of JOHN BERNARD LONG

            John Bernard Long, 75, of Luray, died Saturday, June 25, 1965, at 8 a.m., at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for five weeks.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. William A. Moon Jr. officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

            Born September 28, 1889, in Luray, he was a son of the late John and Polly Richards Long. He was a member of the Luray Methodist Church, past master of the Masons, and a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics.

            For thirty-five years he was employed as foreman of the Virginia Oak Tannery.

            Mr. Long was twice married. His first wife, Mrs. Margaret E. Johnson Long, preceded him in death. He is survived by his present wife, the former Miss Lillian L. Gresham.

            He is also survived by five sons, John M., J. Everett and Robert B., all of Luray, Marvin G., of Front Royal, and Garland L., of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Reed, of Silver Spring, Md.; and Mrs. Gloria Madison, of the Philipine Islands; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1961***

MARK DOUGLAS LONG

            Mark Douglas Long, 2 1/2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Long of Oxon Hill, Md., died Friday March 24th in Children's Hospital, Washington, D.C. after an illness of 62 days...

            Mark Douglas was born in Maryland on August 24, 1958 and was a son of Raymond Edward Long and Peggy Marie Presgrave Long, formerly of Luray.

            In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Steven Edward and one sister, Marilyn Raye. His maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lucy E. Presgrave, of Luray, and his paternal grandparents, Howard and Etta Maye Long of Oxon Hill, Md., also survive.

            The Rev. Robert C. Bruce and Rev. O.L. Martin officiated at the funeral services at three o'clock Monday afternoon, March 27th in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1963***

NEWTON JASPER LOUDERBACK

            Newton Jasper Louderback, 85, a well-known merchant of Stanley, passed away Thursday, June 6th, at 2:45 a.m. in the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for two months.

            Mr. Louderback retired in 1953, after spending most of his life in the hardware business.

            He was a member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

            He was born on December 11, 1877, the son of the late John A. and Lydia Foltz Louderback. On October 16, 1901, he was united in marriage to the former Miss Nancy M. Reed, who preceded him in death June 13, 1959.

           He is survived by one daughter, Miss Kathyrn Louderback, of Stanley, the last surviving member of the family.

          Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 8th, in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Rev. M.P. Lane conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Luke’s Cemetery._______________________________________________________________

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jul 1961***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

Last Rites for RALPH LOUDERBACK

            Last rites were held Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m., at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Grove Hill for Ralph Eunice Louderback, who died Tuesday morning, June 7th, at 2:15 in the Georgetown University Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday.

            He was born near Shenandoah, May 10, 1928, and was the son of Ray S. and Evelyn Huffman Louderback. He was a member of the St. Luke's Lutheran Church at Alma.

            Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray S. Louderback, of Falls's Church, his wife, Mrs. Helen Courtney Louderback, of Fall's Church; a son, Ralph E. Louderback Jr. at home, and one brother, Charles Louderback, of near Shenandoah.

            Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. A. Hayne Boozer... Burial took place in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Apr 1967

ETHEL M. LUCAS

            Miss Ethel M. Lucas, 81, formerly of Stanley, died Thursday, March 30, at John Payne Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Pittsburgh Methodist Church, Sunday, at 3:30 p.m.

            Miss Lucas was born on February 26, 1881, in Stanley, and moved to Pittsburgh while still of school age and finished her education there. She was employed at Clinton Hotel for over 30 years.

            Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Iva Rogers, of Stanley. Her parents, one brother, Hunter and two sisters, Mrs. Earl McClintock and Mrs. Lucy Bernhart, preceded her in death.                                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Dec 1960***

ISAAC N. LUCAS

            Isaac Newton Lucas, 79, of the Stanley section, died at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7th in a Staunton Hospital...

            A son of the late Isaac N. Lucas and Caroline Nauman Lucas, he was born in Page County on March 7, 1881. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Good, who preceded him in death.

            One brother, Harry Lucas of New Market, Va. and two sisters, Mrs. Golda Weaver and Mrs. Mary S. Smelser of Stanley, survive him.

            Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, December 10th at two o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Burial was in the Leake's Chapel Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1965

EDWARD JACKSON MARSTON Dies

            Edward Jackson Marston, 67, of Luray, died Wednesday, March 31, 1965, at 11:45 p.m. at his home. Mr. Marston had been in failing health for the past year.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 4, 1965, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            Born January 28, 1898, in Page County, he was a son of the late Frank and Martha E. Good Marston. He was a member of the Luray Christian Church. Prior to his illness, he was employed at the Luray Textile Corporation.

            His wife, the former Miss Olga G. Bell preceded him in death on August 1, 1950.

            He is survived by four sons, Edward, Jr., Douglas, Kenneth and Donnie Bruce Marston, all of Luray; eight daughters, Mrs. Hilda Burner, Mrs. Evelyn Woodward, Mrs. Elaine Moyer, Mrs. Bell Griffith, Mrs. Eleanor Gochenour, Mrs. Muriel Williams, Mrs. Nancy Cave, Mrs. Cleo Weatherman, all of Luray; 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Mar 1968

HUGHIE A. MAY

            Hughie Audney May, 81 of Shenandoah, a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad Shop employee, died Monday morning in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient several weeks.

            Born July 2, 1886, at Shenandoah, he was a son of the late John Henry and Clarinda Turner May.

            He was twice married. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Hattie Good May and his second wife, Mrs. Goldie Pence May.

            He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Aubrey (Iva) Hughes of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Lillie May Kibler of Baltimore,  Md.; four sons, John, Lewis, Charles and Leon, all of Elkton, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Maxine Short of Shenandoah; sixteen grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home by the Rev. Lewis C. Armentrout Jr. Burial took place in the Strole Cemetery.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Mar 1967

MRS. W.H. MAY

            Mrs. Nora Belle Taylor May, 82, of Shenandoah, died Tuesday, February 21, at the Sarah Lee Hospital in Norfolk, Mrs. May had been spending the winter with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin May, of Virginia Beach.

            Born June 13, 1884, near Stanley, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Frances Clift Taylor. She was a member of the Shenandoah First Christian Church.

            She had resided in Shenandoah since her marriage on January 1, 1909, and had many friends who regret to hear of her passing. She was the surviving member of a family of eleven children…

            She is survived by one son, Elvin May, of Virginia Beach, Va.; a foster son, Rufus Short, of New York City; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Gladys) Von Reuden, of Fresno, California; Mrs. John Berkouski, of Baltimore, Md.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m., Thursday in the First Christian Church where a funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. with her pastor, Rev. John LaPrade officiating… Burial took place in the E.U.B. Cemetery                                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Mar 1960***

MRS. AMOS C. MAYES Dies

            Mrs. Leona Mayes, 72, a beloved citizen of Stanley, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 24th, at her home in Stanley...

            ... She was a devout member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church...

            A daughter of the late David F. Price and Sarah C. Good Price, she was born in Page County on January 3, 1888. On December 28, 1904 she was united in marriage with Amos C. Mayes, who survives her.

            Also surviving are the following children: Floyd A. Mayes of Waynesboro, Va.; Mrs. Pauline Comer of Rileyville; Arbutus M. Mayes, Aaron V. Mayes and James D. Mayes, all of Stanley; Mrs. Eula May Collison of Richmond; Roy L. Mayes of Port Republic; Eldon C. Mayes of Douglass Kansas and Mrs. Rena E. Huffman of Grottoes, Va. Two sisters, Mrs. Elva Painter of Stanley and Mrs. Gladyth Blosser of Harrisonburg, also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted by Elder A.F. Sudduth and the Rev. O.L. Martin Saturday, February 27th at 2 p.m. in the Alma Primitive Baptist Church. Interment took place in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Jun 1966

DORA LUCAS MCCOY

            Dora Lucas McCoy, of Route 1, Stanley, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one day, at 1 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 1966. She had been in failing health for three years. She was 70 years of age.

            She was born in Stanley on January 29, 1896, the daughter of the late John M. and Catherine Campbell Lucas.

            She was married to John William McCoy who preceded her in death April 22, 1956. She was a member of the Leaks Chapel Church of the Brethern.

            Five sons, Richard, Vernie, Elwood, John and Robert McCoy, all of Stanley; four daughters, Miss Helen J. McCoy, Mrs. Lizzie Good, both of Stanley; Mrs. Edna Shenk and Mrs. Lena Beahm, both of Luray, survive their mother. Twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren are also living. A brother, John Lucas, of Stanley, a sister, Mrs. Lottie Sigler, of Brunswick, Md., and a half-sister, Nola Good, of Stanley, also survive.

            A daughter, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

            Funeral services will be conducted (today) Thursday, June 16, at the Leaks Chapel Church of the Brethren will the Reverends Curtis Coffman and P.A. Fread, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1965

EVANGELINE MCCOY

            After only six weeks of illness, Mrs. Evangeline Estelle McCoy died at the age of 66, at her home in Stanley on Monday, September 13, at 8:15 p.m.

            Mrs. McCoy, the daughter of Wesley and Mary Stroupe Campbell, was born on March 22, 1899 in Stanley. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            Funeral services will be conducted (today) Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Dovel Hollow Church with the Reverends Kinsey Reed and Gerd Cave officiating. She will be buried in the family cemetery.

            Her husband, Marcellus McCoy preceded her in death in 1958. She is survived by four sons, Lewis F., of Fairfax, Clarence W., Earl W., and John P., all of Stanley; fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, Fred, Kemper, Homer, Lloyd and June Campbell, all of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Fread and Mrs. Avis Gray, both of Stanley. Two sisters are deceased.                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Mar 1968

MRS. MARY MCCOY

            Mary Magdalene Stroupe Turner McCoy, 91, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday in Stanley. She had been in failing health for several years. She made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Habron of Stanley.

            Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Hilliards Chapel with the Rev. Henry Jenkins, the Rev. William Robertson, and the Rev. J.W. Aleshire officiating. Burial will be in the Hilliards Chapel Cemetery.

            Mrs. McCoy was born Sept. 6, 1877 in Page County and was the daughter of the late John and Susan Stroupe.

            Shhe was a member of Hilliards Chapel Church.

            Mrs. McCoy was the last surviving member of her family.

            Her first husband, Norman Turner, died in 1916 and in 1931 her second husband, Andew McCoy, died.

            Surviving are one son, Leon Turner of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Pauline) Comer and Mrs. Leonard (Hortense) Koontz, both of Stanley; 17 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. One son and three daughters are deceased.                                                                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Jan 1963

MRS. WILLIAM V. MCDANIEL Dies at Mt. Rainier, Md

            Mrs. Fellie Comer McDaniel, 77, widow of William V. McDaniel, died Wednesday morning, January 23rd, at the Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she was a patient for ten days. Mrs. McDaniel had been in ill health several years.

            Born in Shenandoah June 21, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Betty Smith Comer and spent most of her life here. After her husband’s death in 1940 she had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Barham in Mt. Rainier, Md.

            She was a member of the Mt. Lebanon congregational church of Christ.

            The body was brought to the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home where friends met Friday evening with the family.

            She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Helen Barham, Mt. Raininer, Md.; Mrs. Pauline Poole, Hyattsville, Md.; Mrs. Velma Phillips, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Naomi Spellman, of Monett, Maine; four sons, Edward, Hollis, Jennings and Elwood, all of Washington, D.C. grandchildren and great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Higgs, Norristown, Pa.; Mrs. J.C. (Franie) Judd, Mrs. H.A. (Lena) Stanley and Mrs. Emory J. (Ora) May, of Shenandoah; five brothers, Benjamin F., Hiram, Jacob and William Comer of Shenandoah and James D. Comer, of Waynesboro.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon to the Grove Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church where funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock with the Rev. R.D. Fawley and the Rev. Thomas E. Sutton officiating… Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Nov 1968

FANNIE E. MCFARLAND

            Fannie Elizabeth McFarland, 50, of Paris, Va., died 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the Winchester Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient three days. She had been in failing health two years.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Mrs. McFarland was born April 15, 1918 at Luray and was a daughter of the late Emmett and Daisy Buracker Estep.

            Her husband, Carl J. McFarland, whom she married in 1940, survives.

            Surviving are one son, Robert A. McFarland of Berryville, one brother, Emmett Estep of Berryville and two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Painter and Mrs. Daley Painter, both of Stanley. One brother is deceased.                                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Sep 1967

MRS. MINNIE R. MCFARLAND

            Mrs. Minnie Riley McFarland, 82, of Havre de Grace, Md., died August 24, 1967, in Hartford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, Md. She was a patient six days.

            She was a native of Page County and the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary Jenkins Riley.

            Mrs. McFarland was the widow of the late Edward L. McFarland and was a member of Havre de Grace Baptist Church.

            She is survived by eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Cameron, of Rileyville, Mrs. Mattie Leatherbury, of Mayo, Md., and one brother, C. Roland Riley, of Lorton, Va. Three sons and one daughter are deceased.

            Services were held in Mitchels Funeral Home by her pastor Rev. Clymor, of Havre de Grace at 8 o’clock Saturday evening. Her body was brought to Rileyville Baptist Church Sunday where services were held at 2 o’clock by Rev. Billy Howell. She was laid to rest in Rileyville Cemetery.                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1967

ALFRED T. MEADOWS

            Alfred Thomas (Papa) Meadows, 80, a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad Shop employee, died Saturday evening at his home near Verbena. He had been ill since August.

            Born August 22, 1887, he was the son of the late Hiram and Maggie Berry Meadows. He was a member of the Shenandoah Baptist Church…

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Crimora Meadows; six daughters, Mrs. Carl (Jean) Snow, of Elkton; Mrs. William (Anna) Dean, of Grottoes; and Mrs. James (Ruth) Croft, Mrs. Vernon (Velva) Hughes, Mrs. Lonnie (Iva) Shifflett and Mrs. Robert (Rosa) Merica, all of Shenandoah; four sons, Robert Meadows and Franklin, both of Elkton, and Kenneth Meadows and Delbert Meadows, both of Shenandoah; twenty-six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Simon V. Meadows and David V. Meadows, both of Elkton.

            A funeral services was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah with his pastor, the Rev. P.H. Nuckels and the Rev. Carl Hartman officiating… Burial took place in the Jolletts Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Nov 1964

SHENANDOAH NEWS

Death of AMOS W. MEADOWS

            Amos W. Meadows, 83, of Elkton, died Thursday morning at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

            Mr. Meadows was born March 26, 1881 in Page County and was the son of the late Alex and Susie Breeden Meadows.

            He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Shifflett, of Elkton; six sons, Joseph C., Albert M., Lloyd E., James A. and Alonzo P. Meadows, all of Elkton, and Irvin E. Meadows, of Nechez, Texas; 24 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Lam, of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Ellen Collier, and Mrs. Carrie Meadows, both of Elkton, and Mrs. Alfred Meadows, of Shenandoah, and five brothers, Delbert Meadows, of Elkton; Hildon, Walter, and Charles Meadows, all of Timberville; and Grover Meadows, of Winchester.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Jolletts Methodist Church with the Rev. John I. Collins and the Rev. Mark Minninger officiating. Burial took place in the Jolletts Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Apr 1965          

SHENANDOAH SECTION

MRS. CARRIE E. MEADOWS Dies

            Mrs. Carrie Etta Meadows, 83, of Rt. 1, Elkton, widow of Wesley C. Meadows, died Friday at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since March 8.

            Born February 27, 1882, she was the daughter of Alexander and Susan Breeden Meadows.

            Mrs. Breeden was a member of the Methodist Church, and had spent her entire life in the Jollett community. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1936.

            She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Elvin Meadows, of Elkton; Mrs. Mark Offenbacker, of Stanley; Mrs. Ivan Taylor, of Luray; Mrs. Mildred Wood, of Free Union; and Mrs. Ora Jenkins, of Sykesville, Md.; four sons, Dewey Meadows, of Elkton, Clarence Meadows, of Stanley; David Meadows, of Luray; and Clarke Meadows, of Sykesville, Md.; forty grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Collier and Mrs. Alfred Meadows, both of Elkton; and Mrs. Fannie Lam, of Pennsylvania; five brothers, Walter and Hilden Meadows, both of Timberville; Kern Meadows, of New Market; Delbert Meadows, of Stanley; and Grover Meadows, of Winchester.

            The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Monday to the Jollett Bible Mission Church, where a funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. John Dubosq. Burial took place in the family cemetery.              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Jan 1963

HIRAM M. MEADOWS Dies

            Hiram M. Meadows, 73, a well known resident of the Jollett section, died Thursday morning at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, following an illness of several weeks.

            Born in Page County, May 7, 1889 he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Berry Meadows. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Virgie Meadows several years ago.

            He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Leta Samuels, Mrs. Hattie Lam, Mrs. Helen Lam all of Elkton, and Mrs. Elva Dean, of Shenandoah, and five sons, Bennie, Owen, Lewin, Mahlon and Malcolm, all of Elkton; four brothers, Alfred, Simeon, Vernon and W.B. Meadows all of Elkton; two half-sisters Mrs. Laura Watson, of Elkton and Mrs. Odie Jewell, of Luray and his stepmother, Mrs. Nettie Meadows of Luray.

            The body was removed from the Brill Funeral Home at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon to the Jolletts Methodist Church where a funeral service was conducted at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Hugh T. Harris and the Rev. John DuBosq officiating. Burial took place in the Jolletts Cemetery.                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1969

JAMES D. MEADOWS

            James Delbert Meadows, 83, of Stanley, died 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient one week.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday at Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Cecil Haycock. Burial was in Tanner’s Ridge Cemetery near Stanley.

            Mr. Meadows was born Dec. 27, 1885 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Alexander and Mary Breeden Meadows.

            He was a member of the Episcopal Church and a retired carpenter.

            His wife, the former Mollie C. Breeden, preceded him in death.

            Surviving are two sons, Glen M. Meadows, of Washington, D.C. and Ralph E. Meadows of Silver Spring, Md. and two daughters, Mrs. Della V. Jenkins and Mrs. Mable S. Thomas, both of Stanley.                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Oct 1963           SHENANDOAH SECTION

MRS. LILLIE B. MEADOWS

            Mrs. Lille Breeden Meadows, 84, died at her home on Route 1, Elkton, last Wednesday afternoon October 9th. She was the widow of John K. Meadows.

            Born in Page County, November 23rd, 1878, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Harriet Breeden, of Jolletts. She was a member of the Jolletts Methodist Church.

            She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Fred Lam, of Route 1, Elkton, twenty-two grandchildren, fifty-five great grand-children, and six great-great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Jolletts Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh Harris and the Rev. Gird Cave officiating. Burial took place in the Jolletts Cemetery.                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Dec 1962***

Death of Infant (ROBERT M. MEADOWS)

            Robert M. Meadows, 20 month old son of Robert L. and Mozelda Breeden Meadows, of Silver Spring, Md., died Sunday, December 23rd, in the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital in Takoma Park, Md.

            The little boy was born on April 5, 1961 and had been ill since his birth.

            He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Breeden of Silver Spring.

            The Rev. Louis E. Carson conducted the funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 26th, in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Thomas cemetery at Tanner's Ridge.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Mar 1963

MRS. WESLEY MEADOWS Dies In Maryland

            Mrs. Carrie Merica Meadows, 82, wife of J. Wesley Meadows and a native of Page County, died Monday, March 4th, in a Baltimore, Md. Hospital. She had been in ill health for some time.

            In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Edith) Miller, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Maude Meadows and Mrs. Irma Herring of Winchester; and Mrs. Edna Seal, of New Elkton. She is also survived by her stepmother, Mrs. Ila Caedin. Two sons, Roy and Jessie, preceded her in death.

            Funeral services were held at the Walter Brooks Bradley Funeral Home in Dundalk, Md. on Thursday, March 7th at 1:30 p.m. with interment in the Baltimore Cemetery.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Sep 1966

WILLIAM B. MEADOWS

            William Buzz Meadows, of Rt. 3, Elkton, died at his home Monday, September 5, of a heart attack. He retired in August 1964 from American Viscose Corporation in Front Royal, where he had worked twenty years.

            Born in Page County he was the son of the late Hiram F. and Margaret Hirt Meadows.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Reda Rinaca Meadows; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond N. Rimel, of Elkton; Mrs. M. Leroy Means, of Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Ronald M. McCoy, of Macon, Ga.; two sons, Carroll J. Meadows and Garland F. Meadows, both of Elkton, seven grandchildren; one great grand-daughter; three brothers, Alfred Meadows, S.V. Meadows, and D.V. Meadows, all of Elkton; and a half-sister, Mrs. Virgie Jewell, of Luray.

            Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Jollette Methodist Church by the Rev. E.C. Smith. Burial took place in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens.                                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1967

MRS. DORA MERICA

            Mrs. Dora Gordon Merica, 87, of Elkton, died Thursday morning at the Fairfax Nursing Home in Fairfax.

            She was born February 25, 1880, in Page County. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Frank Merica.

            She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hyden and Miss Bertie Merica, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Mary Moneymaker, of Waynesboro; Mrs. Lottie Smith, of Leonardtown, Md.; and Mrs. Ethel Dofflemyer and Mrs. Mae Lawrence and Mrs. Bertha Davis, all of Alexandria, two sons, Ernest and Willie Merica, of Alexandria; seven grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Elliott, of Roanoke, and Mrs. Walter L. (Gussie) Bumgardner, of Shenandoah, and two brothers, Benjamin F. Gordon, of Alexandria and John F. Gordon, of Remington.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. at the Furnace Methodist Church by the Rev. E.C. Smith. Burial was in the Huffman Cemetery.                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jun 1967

A.J. MIDDLETON

            A.J. (Jack) Middleton, age 89, a former native of Luray, who moved to York County, Pennsylvania in 1922, died at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, in the Memorial Osteopathic Hospital, York, Pennsylvania, where he was admitted three hours earlier with a heart attack.

            For a number of years Mr. Middleton was a roofing contractor and was last employed by the St. Regis Paper Co., of Mt. Wolf, Pa., until his retirement, in 1953. He was a member of the Madison Avenue Church of Brethren, and an honorary member of Union Fire Company, of Manchester, Pa.

            He was the husband of Minnie E. Lester Middleton (formerly of Winchester) a guest in the Brethren Home, in Cross Keys, Pa., where the couple had been residing since January 25. Mr. Middleton had lfet the home, on Tuesday, with a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Hoover, of York, Pa. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Mrs. Virginia Hoover, of York, Pa.; Mrs. Iva Miller, of Manchester, Pa.; J. Frank Middleton, of Manchester, Pa., and Lester A. Middleton, of York, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held for Mr. Middleton, on Saturday, June 10, at the Diehl Funeral Home, Mt. Wolf, Pa., with the Rev. Jesse Jenkins (also a former native of Luray, and a former pastor of Mr. Middleton) officiating.                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Jul 1964

Death of MRS. LENA BLOSSER MILLER

            Mrs. Lena Blosser Miller, 80, wife of Emanuel Miller, died at 12:30 a.m., Friday, January 10th, at the Luray Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for four weeks. Mrs. Miller had been in failing health for six months…

            Born February 14, 1883, she was the daughter of the late Madison and Betty Painter Nauman.

            She is survived by her husband, Emanuel Miller and four sons: L.J. Blosser of Hagerstown, Md.; K.J. Blosser, Claude Blosser, and Everett Blosser, of New Market. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12th, with the Rev. Ralph Ebert officiating. Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.                                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Dec 1960***

SHENANDOAH NEWS

BENJAMIN T. MILTON Dies at 83

            Benjamin Thomas Milton, 83, a retired Norfolk and Western car shop foreman at the Shenandoah Shops and prominent citizen, died at his home, "Milton Manor" Thursday evening, December 8th, at 10:55 following an illness of several years.

            ...

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

            He was the son of the late William Russell and Sharah Deliah Brown Milton and was born December 13, 1876. He had spent his entire life in this section.

            Mr. Milton served as a director of the First National Bank in Shenandoah for thirty-five years and also served as treasurer of the E.U.B. Church for forty years. He served a number of years as president of the Men's Bible Class, was a former member of the Town Council and was a member of the Verbena Lodge 42 IOOF, receiving his fifty year pin in that lodge five years ago.

            Mr. Milton is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucille Shipplett Milton; a daughter, Mrs. E.F. (Frances) Mackert of Baldwin, N.Y.; a son, Dr. Philip R. Milton of Arlington; three grandchildren and one great grandson. A brother, Harry E. Milton of Shenandoah and a sister, Miss Annie Milton of Falls Church, also survive.

            ...

            Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, December 10th with the Rev. P.W. Fisher and the Rev. Robert L. Nair officiating... Burial took place in the E.U.B. cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Oct 1961***

J.W. MORRIS Dies At 88

            James William Morris, 88, retired Rileyville farmer who was making his home in Philadelphia, Pa. died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 30th in the Page Memorial Hospital... had been residing in Philadelphia for some time prior to his illness...

            A son of the late W.J. Morris and Angie Good Morris, he was born in Page County on August 26, 1873. He was a grandson of Colonel William Morris, who served during the War of 1812. He was a member of the Rileyville Lutheran Church.

            On December 17, 1898, he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Baker, who survives him with two sons, Robert Morris of Vermilion, Ohio and John Morris of Philadelphia, Pa.

            Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 3rd in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. G.A. Phillips and Rev. W.L. Shirk officiating. Interment was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday, 17 Mar 1960***

JAMES ALLEN NAUMAN

            James Allen Nauman, 79, well-known retired farmer passed away at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 9th at his home on Route 3, Luray...

            The son of the late James M. Nauman and Elizabeth Painter Nauman, he was born in Page County on November 16, 1881. He was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Jenkins, is deceased.

            He is survived by his second wife, the former Miss Florine Long, and the following children: Raymond Nauman and Mrs. Elsie Baker of Stanley; Floyd Nauman of Luray; Ruby Nauman, William Nauman, Hunter Nauman and James Nauman, all at home. One sister, Mrs. Emanuel Miller of Luray, also survives.

            The Rev. A. Kurtz Brubaker officiated at the last rites Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the Mill Creek Bible Church and burial was in the Huffman family cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1960***

Death of ANDERSON NICHOLS

            Anderson Nichols, 81, a native of Rappahannock County, Va., died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, January 18th in a Staunton hospital...

            A son of the late Sylvester Nichols and Susan McFarland Nichols, he was born in Rappahannock County on June 20, 1878. He was a member of the Methodist Church. In 1900 he was united in marriage with Miss Naomi Skelton, who preceded him in death on July 7, 1929.

            Mr. Nichols is survived by one son, T. Haywood Nichols of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Iva M. Buracker of Colorado, and Mrs. Angeline Wellner of Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his family.

            The Rev. O.L. Martin officiated at the funeral services Wednesday afternoon, January 20th at two o'clock in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Apr 1963

Death of LYNWOOD NICHOLS

            Lynwood Nichols, 67, a retired car inspector for the Norfolk and Western Railroad at Shenandoah, died Sunday evening, April 7th, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for ten days following a heart attack.

            Born August 20th, 1895, he was the son of the late Sandy and Sarah Sisk Nichols, of Stanley. He had spent most of his life in Shenandoah. He was a member of the Verbena Lodge 42 of the IOOF.

            Mr. Nicholson was well-known and highly respected by his fellowworkmen. He was always ready and willing to service his friends, neighbors, and those in need. He was a devoted husband, father, neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed in his home and community.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Frances Jenkins Nichols; a son Elwood S. Nichols, of Rio De Janiero, Brazil; four daughters, Mrs. Howard (Mae) Grove, of Front Royal; Mrs. Eugene (Catherine) Comer, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Robert (Josephine) Plum, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Luther (Doris Jean) Raynes, of McGaheysville and 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Robert Crewdson officiating… Burial took place in the Rest Haven Cemetery.                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jul 1965

W Va. Man Killed in Farm Mishap                (AMOS EDWARD NICHOLSON)

            A Doddridge County, W.Va., man died instantly Wednesday, July 14, in a tractor accident on his farm.

            Amos Edward Nicholson, 74, a retired oil and gas worker of Rt. 1, New Milton was found about 8 a.m. by his wife under his overturned Ford Tractor. Mrs. Nicholson said that her husband had gone to tend a well on a farm near his, belonging to his son-in-law, Clarence Cumberledge.

            Doddridge County Sheriff Charter D. Stinespring, Dr. C.N. Scott and Rex Underwood, county coroner, were called to the scene. Scott and Underwood said no inquest would be necessary.

            Nicholson was born Dec. 16, 1893, in Page County, a son of the late Charles and Sarah Laconia Nicholson. He was married Sept. 11, 1915 to Dulcie Kelley, who survives.

            Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Adren (Marie) Polan, of Jane Lew, Mrs. Clarence (Carrie) Cumberledge, of New Milton, Mrs. Frank (Opal) Shafer of Little Hocking, Ohio, Mrs. Bernard (Betty) Shafer, of Warner, Ohio, Mrs. Burl (Bettie) Ward, of Vienna, Mrs. Wayne (Nancy) Skinner of Parkersburg; seven sons, Charles Richard Nicholson, of Lockney, Denzil and Eugene Nicholson, both of Jane Lew, Philip Nicholson, of Salen, Milton Nicholson, of Youngstown, Ohio, Roy K. Nicholson and Billy Stone, both of New Milton, two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Lynch, of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Ruby McClain, of Steubenville, Ohio; five brothers, Jim, George and Melvin Nicholson, all of Bridgeport, Clifford Nicholson, of Quiet Dell, Hubert Nicholson, of Columbus, Ohio; 46 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

            He was a member of the Indian Fork Baptist Church.

            Amos Edward Nicholson was a grand son of the late James Laconia, of Page County, and is widely related here.                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 May 1964

HENRY “BUD” NORMAN Dies At 82

            Henry Burman Norman, better known as “Bud”, of Stanley died Thursday, May 7th at 1:25 a.m. at the age of 82. He had been in failing health for about seven years…

            Born in Stanley April 16, 1882, he was the son of the late Henry and Allie Thomas Norman.

            Mr. Norman was a retired farmer and a member of the Stanley Methodist Church…

            He is survived by his wife, the former Daisy Jenkins, whom he married in 1907. Also surviving are three daughters, Miss Edith Norman and Mrs. Elva Finter, of Stanley, and Mrs. Virginia Leedy of Glen Burnie, Md.; a son, Cecil Norman, of Waynesboro, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Carper, of Hagerstown, Md.

            …

            The funeral services was held in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. H.J. Masquelier and the Rev. B.W. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Jul 1964

JOHN OFFENBACKER Dies At 76

            John Lloyd Offenbacker, 76, passed away at his home on Route 3, Luray Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. Mr. Offenbacker had been in ill health for some time…

            Mr. Offenbacker was born June 6, 1888 in Stanley and was the son of Manuel and Liza Cave Offenbacker.

            For some time he owned and operated a grocery store on Tanner’s Ridge and dealt in used furniture and antiques. In 1946 he purchased a home at Luray and bought a grocery store in Stanley which he called Offenbacker’s Grocery. He operated this store until 1958 at which time he retired from the grocery business due to failing health.

            Mr. Offenbacker is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Offenbacker and the following children: Lloyd Offenbacker, of Stanley, Cecil and Simon Offenbacker, of Silver Spring, Md. Mrs. Reed (Virginia) Weakley, of Silver Spring, Md. Mrs. Rastus (Ruth) Lam, of Luray and Mrs. Alvah (Naomi) Bailey, of Luray. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Lyle Meadows, Mrs. Viola Nease and Mrs. Lizzie Weakley, all of Stanley. Two sisters and one brother are deceased.

            Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home, July 3, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Bradley officiating. Interment will be in the Thomas Cemetery at Tanner’s Ridge.                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Aug 1964

MRS. NANCY S. OFFENBACKER Dies at 86

            Mrs. Nancy Susan Offenbacker, 86, who has been in failing health for several years, died at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 3 at her home on Route 2, Stanley.

            She was born February 24, 1878 at Stanley and was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Daisy Cave Thomas. Her husband, Richard Offenbacker, preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

            Mrs. Offenbacker is survived by the following children: Moody Offenbacker, Mark Offenbacker, Mrs. Farry Meadows, Bertie Offenbacker, Mrs. Blanch Thomas, all of Stanley and Mrs. Laura Weakley, of Silver Spring, Md.; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Rube, Cleve and James Thomas, all of Luray. Four brothers and three sisters are deceased.

            The last rites were held in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Dennis Whittle officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery.                                                                                                                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1965

CLYDE OWENS Passes Away

            Clyde Preston Owens, 79, of Sterling, Va., passed this life Monday, October 24, 1965, at 9 a.m., at the Manassas Manor Nursing Home. He had been in failing health for eighteen months and in the nursing home for six months.

            Mr. Owens, a native of Stanley, was born on October 18, 1886, to the Union of William B. and Fannie I. Taylor Owens. Prior to his illness, he had been a merchant. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            On July 4, 1908, he chose for his companion Artie E. Cave. To this marriage came one daughter, Mrs. Edna Seal, who lives in Sterling. Mrs. Owens, his daughter, and one grandchild are the only survivors, as he was the last member of his family to die.

            The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Bethlehem Christian with his pastor, Rev. O.L. Martin conducting the services. He will be lain to rest in Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jun 1965

ARCHIE RYVERS PAINTER Dies

            Archie Ryvers Painter, 75, of Alma, died Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at the Alma Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder A.F. Sudduth officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery.

            Born March 14, 1890, at Alma, he was a son of the late Martin V. and Ora B. Seekford Painter. He was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church.

            Prior to his death he was a farmer and a Tax Assessor.

            His wife, the former Miss Ollie March Mayes, whom he married on September 7, 1910, preceded him in death on March 3, 1964. One son, two daughters, two sisters and five brothers also preceded him in death.

            He is survived by four sons, Buford Painter, Washington, D.C.; Roscoe Painter, Hyattsville, Md.; Medford L. Painter, Rileyville, and W. Bruce Painter, Luray; five daughters, Mrs. Mozella Crozier, Hillcrest Hgts., Md.; Mrs. Mildred Harding, Mt. Raines, Md.; Mrs. Delila Mauck, Mrs. Phoebe Comer and Mrs. Isabel Gochenour, all of Luray; one brother, Kirby L. Painter, of Wilmington, Delaware.                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jan 1966

ARTHUR CLYDE PAINTER

            Arthur Clyde Painter, 76, of Luray, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 1966, at his home. He had been in failing health for several years.

            The son of the late Abram and Flora Roseola Painter, he was born on September 23, 1889, in Stanley. Prior to his illness and death, he was an employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He was a member of the Newport Brethren Church.

            On August 22, 1903, he was united in marriage with Laura Wilson, who survives, along with four children: two sons, Willard H. and Winston E., both of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Knighting and Mrs. Ellen Good, also of Luray. Also surviving are three brothers, George and Russell, of Charles Town, and Con W., of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Painter and Mrs. Maggie P. Good, of Stanley. Eight grandchildren are also living. One son, one brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

            The funeral for Mr. Painter will be conducted by the Reverends Glen Landes and Alfred Comer on Saturday, January 8, at 11 a.m., at the Newport Brethern Church. Interment will take place in the Stanley Adventist Cemetery.                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jan 1965

MRS. BESSIE LENA PAINTER Dies

            Mrs. Bessie Lena Painter, 76, died suddenly at her home on Euclid Avenue, Charles Town, West Virginia, on Tuesday, January 19.

            Funeral services were conducted on Friday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m., from Ausbury Methodist Church in Charlestown, West Virginia, with the Rev. J. Lee Williams officiating. Interment was in Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town.

            Born November 30, 1888, in Shenandoah County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Ezra and Delilah Bowers Fadeley. She was a member of the Ausbury Methodist Church in Charles Town for over 50 years.

            She is survived by her husband, George W. Painter, three daughters, Mrs. Edith Lloyd and Mrs. Dorothy Peer, of Charles Town and Mrs. Louise Cuddy, of Alexandria; three sons, George A. Painter, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Alden and Ermine F. Painter, both of Charles Town, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Fadeley, of Ranson, West Virginia.                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Nov 1966

CLAUDE E. PAINTER

            Claude Eugene Painter, of Stanley, departed from life at 12:45 p.m. Monday, October 31, 1966, at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for four days. He had been in failing health for the past eight months. He was 47 years of age.

            Mr. Painter was born on March 19, 1919, to the union of the late John W. and Gernie Lowery Painter. He formerly served as police chief at Stanley. His previous occupation before his illness was an auto mechanic. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            His wife, the former Joyce M. Bosley Jenkins, whom he married on March 28, 1966, survives.

            Also surviving by previous marriages are one son, John G., Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Nancy Comer, Front Royal, Mrs. Gloria Jean Broyles, Luray and Miss Claudia Sue Painter, Cincinnati; step children, Gary, Sherry, Jane and Jacqueline Jenkins, Earl Gordon and Linda Lou O’Neil, all of Stanley, and four grandchildren. Besides his children and wife, one brother, Luther R., lives in Stanley, another brother, John Paul, in Luray; his sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Dovel, lives in Falls Church and Mrs. Neva Cubbage, Shady Side, Maryland. Two brothers are deceased.           

            Mr. Painter’s funeral will be conducted (today) Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. O.L. Martin will officiate.                                                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1965

Death of EDWARD L. PAINTER

            Edward L. Painter, of Vienna, died on Sunday, December 27, at his home of his son, Carl L. Painter, of Vienna. Mr. Painter had made his home with his son for the past several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 29, at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Strider’s Colonial Funeral Home in Charles Town, West Virginia. Interment was in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.

            Mr. Painter was the son of the late William and Mary Catherine Middleton Painter, of Stanley.

            Prior to his wife’s death, he lived in Luray. After his retirement, he moved to Vienna. He was employed at the Blue Ridge Creamery. Mr. Painter had been in failing health for the past several years.

            He is survived by two sons, Carl L. Painter, of Vienna, Leo Painter, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Mamie Mitchell, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Mrs. Rita Smallwood, of Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. Margaret Kain and Mrs. Ruby Manuel, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. One daughter, Lorraine Painter, preceded him in death. His wife, who was the former Mrs. Bessie Good, of Stanley, preceded him in death a number of years ago. He was the last surviving member of his family. Three brothers, William Painter, of Luray, Harim Painter, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Alfred Painter, of Harrisonburg; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Painter, of Stanley, and Mrs. I.L. Sarah Good, of Luray, preceded him in death.                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1967

ELVA MAE PAINTER

            Elva Mae Painter, 74, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 1967, at 4 p.m. at her home. She had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral service were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Alma Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Adventist Cemetery. Elder A.F. Sudduth officiated.

            Born on November 5, 1893, in Stanley, she was a daughter of the late David and Sarah Good Price. She was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church. On September 10, 1910, she married Lester F. Painter, who died on October 27, 1945.

            Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Vada Hilliard, Mrs. Vera Lucas, Mrs. Stella Short and Mrs. Alena Couch, all of Stanley; 15 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. One son, two daughters and two sisters are deceased. 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1962***

FLOYD AVIS PAINTER Dies

            Floyd Avis Painter, 46, Virginia Oak Tannery employee, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at Stanley at 3:30 A.M. Friday, January 26th...

            A son of Arthur C. Painter and Laura Virginia Wilson Painter, he was born at Stanley on February 20, 1915. He was a member of the Newport Church of the Brethren.

            He was united in marriage with Mary Florence Painter, on August 10, 1936. Mrs. Painter survives him with two daughters, Miss Doris Virginia Painter of Washington, D.C. and Miss June Evelyn Painter a student at Page County High School. Two sisters, Mrs. Marshall (Ethel) Knighting and Mrs. Bobby (Ellen) Good of Luray; and two brothers, Willard H. Painter and Winston E. Painter of Luray, also survive him. Two sons are deceased.

            Last rites were conducted at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, Jan. 28 in the Newport Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Olin B. Landis and Rev. Kenneth Graff officiating. Interment was in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Apr 1965

FREDDIE R. PAINTER Dies

            Freddie Roosevelt Painter, 60, of Stanley, died suddenly Monday, March 29, at 5:00 p.m., while on the job.

            Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) April 1, at 11:00 a.m. from Alma Primitive Baptist Church with Elder A.F. Sudduth officiating. Interment will be in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Born December 22, 1904, in Stanley, he was a son of the late James and Bertie Price Painter. He was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church.

            At the time of his death he was employed as a Carpenter-Night Guard at the Walled Lake Door Company.

            Mr. Painter was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Julia May Good preceded him in death.

            He is survived by his second wife, the former Miss Allie Lee Good; one son, Thomas Lee Painter; one daughter, Gene Delores Painter; three grandchildren; one brother, Clement Painter; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Breeden, and Mrs. Beulah Seekford, all of Stanley. One sister preceded him in death.                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Jun 1964

GERALD F PAINTER Dies in W.Va.

            Gerald Franklin Painter, 48, of Charles Town, W.Va., died in the Charlestown General Hospital, Friday, May 22.

            Born November 6, 1916, in Jefferson County, he was the son of the late Raymond Lee and Angie Fadely Painter. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

            Prior to his death, he was employed as first class lineman for the Potomac Light and Power Company.

            Mr. Painter was a member of the Moose and vetran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Air Force.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dolly Knighting Painter, three daughters, Melanie Leonra, Lillie Marlene and Malinda Arthelia Painter; and one son, Gerald Painter, Jr., all at home; two sisters, Mrs. J. Edward Mayoka, of Summit Point, and Mrs. Franklin (Ruth) Miller, of Charles Town, two brothers, Edgar Painter, of Harpers Ferry, and Francis A. Painter, of Hollywood, Florida.

            Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Charles Town Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Carlyle McDonald and Dr. Richard T. Scholl officiating. Interment was in the Edge Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by Post 71 of the American Legion.

            Gerald’s death is of interest to relatives and friends here due to the fact that his father, the late Raymond Lee Painter, was born and reared in Page County and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Painter.                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Aug 1968

GEORGE W. PAINTER

            A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 23, from the Charles Town Asbury Methodist Church for George Washington Painter, 84, of Charles Town, W.Va. He died July 20, in the Charles Town General Hospital, following an illness of five weeks.

            He was born in Page County Oct. 21, 1883 and was a son of the late Abram and Flora Rosa Painter. He was employed at the Powhatan Brass and Iron Works in Ranson for 59 years until his retirement two years ago.

            He was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church and Builders class of the Church, also a member of the Knights of Pthias, the Odd Fellows, Modern era Woodmen of the World and the Charles Town Independent Fire Company.

            He was married to Miss Bessie Lena Fadely who preceded him in death in 1965.

            Surviving are three sons, George A. Painter of Hollywood, Fla., Alden A. and Ermine F. Painter of Charles Town; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Lloyd and Mrs. Dorothy Peer of Charles Town and Mrs. Louise Cuddy of Alexandria; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Painter of Charles Town and Con W. Painter and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Painter and Mrs. Maggie Painter Good of Stanley. One son, James, is deceased.

            Burial was in Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town with the Rev. J. Lee Williams and the Rev. Rosenberger officiating.                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Jun 1966

MRS. H.P. PAINTER

            Stella Virginia Painter died Tuesday, May 31, 1966, in Charles Town General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

            Born in Luray on August 2, 1888, she was a daughter of Newman and Sarah Offenbacker Cave. She was a member of the Luray Methodist Church.

            Her husband, H.P. Painter passed away in 1955. Surviving are two sons, Irving V. Hall and Frankie W. Hall, both of Kearneysville; six step-children, Mrs. Mary Stoneberger, Mrs. Virginia Downey and Mrs. Frances Klind, all of Stanley; Mrs. Matilda Merchant and Robert Painter, of Ranson, W.Va., and Randolph Painter, of Kearneysville; two grandchildren; three brothers, Frank, Fred and Everett, of Stanley.

            Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m., by the Rev. George Hunter at Melvin Strider Company Colonial Funeral Home, with burial in Rosedale Cemetery in Martinsburg.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Jul 1964

HARVEY M. PAINTER Dies

            Harvey M. Painter, 83, of Stanley, died at the Page Memorial Hospital Monday, June 29, at 10:15 a.m. after being a patient in the hospital for one day. He had been in failing health for six weeks.

            Born June 10, 1881 in Stanley, he was the son of Peter C. and Mary E. Price Painter. He was a member of the Alma Primitive Baptist Church and was employed as a railroad section man. His wife, the former Della Lee Petefish, whom he married November 25, 1901 preceded him in death on October 31, 1955.

            He is survived by the following children: Leon M. Painter, of Aliquippa, Pa., Mrs. Linda Bradley, of Stanley, Gilber A. Painter, of Verbena, Robert L. Painter, of Stanley, Mrs. Jeanette Walters, of Bel Air, Md., and Harvey G. and J. Medford Painter, both of Stanley. Also surviving are twenty-three grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Freeze and Mrs. Mamie Comer, both of Stanley. Three brothers and three sisters are deceased.

            The body was moved to his late home Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

            A funeral service will be conducted at the Alma Primitive Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2 (today), with the Elders Sudduth, Thompson and Redmond officiating. Burial will take place in the family cemetery.                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Oct 1963***

MRS. LOTTIE L. PAINTER Dies

            Mrs. Lottie Lee Painter, 83, of Stanley, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, October 17th, at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for one month. She had been in ill health for two years.

            Mrs. Painter was the daughter of the late Henry and Angeline Petefish Painter and was born in Stanley October 18, 1879. Her husband, Frank L. Painter, preceded her in death in 1951. She was a member of the Stanley S.D.A. Church.

            She is survived by two sons, Elvin L. Painter, of Stanley and Ermon C. Painter, of Front Royal; two daughters, Mrs. Edna M. Blosser, of Stanley and Mrs. Margaret Mayes, of Takoma Park, Md.; one brother, Elmer Petefish, of Stanley; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Stanley Adventist Church with the Rev. W.P. Schooley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Mar 1966

NOAH FRANKLIN PAINTER

            Mr. Noah Painter, of Luray, passed away Saturday, March 26, 1966, at 9 a.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for only two weeks. He was 72 years of age.

            Noah Franklin Painter was born to the union of the late Charles W. Painter and Mary C. Mayes Painter on September 19, 1893 in Luray. He was a retired railroad mail clerk and a member of the Leaksville Christian Church.

            On June 17, 1927 he married the former Pearl Huffman. To this union were born two sons, Richard H., of Elkton, and Page F., of Ocracoke, N.C.

            Besides his wife and children he is survived by three brothers H. Sheldon, John W. and Raymond R., all of Luray; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Jenkins, also of Luray, and two grandchildren. Three sisters are deceased.

            The funeral for Mr. Painter was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Leaksville Christian Church with burial in the Church cemetery. Reverends Norval Smith, Owen Preston and Elder A.F. Sudduth officiated.                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Apr 1966

SHELDON H. PAINTER

            Mr. Sheldon Painter, age 80, departed from life suddenly Friday, April 1, 1966, at 4:30 a.m., at his home on Route 1, Luray.

            Sheldon Howard Painter was born on August 21, 1885, in Luray to the marriage of Charles W. and Mary C. Mayes Painter, both deceased. Farming had been his occupation prior to his death.

            The former Effie Virginia Foster became his wife on December 8, 1907. She is still surviving along with four daughters, Mrs. Thompson (Clara) Kibler and Mrs. Charlie (Catherine) Dinges, both of Luray; Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Foltz, Stanley, and Mrs. George (Doris) Hansbrough, Shenandoah; two sons, Lynn S. Painter, Virginia Beach and Earl F. Painter, Shenandoah. One sister, Mrs. Myrtle Jenkins, two brothers, John W. and Raymond R., all live in Luray; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, also survive their grandfather. One son, one brother and three sisters are deceased.

            Mr. Painter’s funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home by the Reverends Norval Smith and Robert Johnson. His body was lain to rest in the Leaksville Cemetery.                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Nov 1966

MRS. SHELDON H. PAINTER

            Mrs. Effie Virginia Foster Painter, 78, of Luray, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 1966, at 12:30 p.m. at the Deavers Nursing Home where she had been a patient for three months. She had been an invalid for five years.

            Born on September 10, 1888, in Luray, she was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Virginia Sours Foster. She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church.

            On December 8, 1907 she was united in marriage with Sheldon H. Painter who died on April 1 of this year. To this marriage were born seven children, Lynn S., Va. Beach; Earl F., Shenandoah, Mrs. Thompson (Clara) Kibler, Mrs. Charlie (Catherine) Dinges, both of Luray; Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Foltz, Stanley, and Mrs. George (Doris) Hansbrough, Shenandoah. Nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren are also living. One brother, Frank Foster lives in Manassas. One son is deceased.

            Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. O.L. Martin from the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Leaksville Cemetery (today) Thursday morning at 11 o’clock.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1961

THURMAN EDGAR PAINTER Dies

            Thurman Edgar Painter, 49, a mechanic for the Canteen Company in the Washington area, died at 1:00 a.m. Sunday, March 26th in the Arlington Hospital. Mr. Painter was a native of Stanley...

            Born at Stanley, Va. on July 10, 1911, he was a son of the late John W. Painter and Gernie E. Lowery Painter. He resided at 618 North Howard Street in Alexandria, Va.

            On July 30, 1931, he was united in marriage with Miss Geneva O. Painter, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Iona) P. Cave of Stanley and two sons, Thurman E. Painter of Alexandria, Va. and Leighton E. Painter of Baltimore, Md.

            Three brothers, Luther Painter and Claude E. Painter of Stanley and John Paul Painter of Luray, also survive him as do two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Dovel of Arlington and Mrs. Neva W. Cubbage of College Park, Md.

            The Rev. J.W. Aleshire officiated at the last rites Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 May 1967

WILLIAM M. PAINTER

            Last rites for William M. Painter, 84, of Baltimore, Md., were conducted on Monday, May 15, at the Rosedale Funeral Home, with the Reverend William Fleming of the Hazelwood Baptist Church conducting the services. The burial was in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.

            Mr. Painter was a son of the late George W. and Mary Ellen Wilson Painter, of Page County. He was born on August 21, 1882 at Newport, Page County, was educated in Page County schools and graduated from Bridgewater College. Shortly after graduation, he wenty to Baltimore, and made that city his home throughout the remaining years of his life.

            In 1917, he was married to the former Miss Rose Clark, of Baltimore, who survives him. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Vernon Stoecker, Mrs. Leonard Tirschman, Mrs. Harry Kistner, and Mrs. Charles Workman, of Baltimore. There are eleven surviving grandchildren. Two children died in infancy.

            The surviving sisters and brothers are Mrs. Lula F. Campbell, C.L. Painter and James F. Painter, of Luray; and Mrs. Mary Barham, of Winchester.                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jan 1965

JAMES HARVEY PENDERGAST Dies

            James Harvey Pendergast, 92, of Stanley, died Friday, January 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Fairfax County. He had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Lee King officiating. Interment was in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

            Born February 10, 1872, he was a son of the late John T. and Eliza Cave Pendergast, and the last surviving member of his family.

            Prior to his illness, Mr. Pendergast was employed as a painter and carpenter.

            His wife, the former Miss Luvenia Hockman, preceded him in death on August 6, 1950.                                                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Dec 1963***

ELMER LEE PETEFISH Dies

            Elmer Lee Petefish, 73, a retired Norfolk and Western railroad employee, of Stanley, died suddenly at 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 16th, in the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one day...

            A son of the late James H. Petefish and Angeline Painter Peteifsh, he was born October 8. 1890 at Stanley. He was a lifelong resident of Page County and was an active member of the Stanley Methodist Church. He married the former Sina Kibler Good, who survives.

            Besides his widow, he is survived by one step-son, Troy L. Good, of Baltimore, Md., and one step-daughter, Mrs. Clay F. Holland, of Riverdale, Md. Two brothers and four sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Stanley Methodist Church with the Rev. B.W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Graves Chapel Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jul 1965

MRS. MINNIE PETEFISH Dies

            Mrs. Minnie Virginia Petefish, 80, of Stanley, died Thursday, July 15, 1965, at 2:45 p.m. at Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one week. Mrs. Petefish had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 17, at 3 p.m., at the Stanley Methodist Church with the Reverends B.W. Johnson and Howard Smith officiating. Interment took place in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            Born July 31, 1884, in Stanley, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Caroline Purdham. She was a member of the Stanley Methodist Church.

            On November 22, 1902, she was united in marriage with Vernon Lee Petefish, who preceded her in death on October 22, 1948.

            Mrs. Petefish is survived by two sons, Connard, of Stanley, and Paul, of Alexandria; five daughters, Mrs. Dorsy (Iva) Short, Mrs. Ivan (Katherine) Purdham, and Mrs. Charles (Annabelle) Campbell, all of Stanley; Mrs. Virgil (Pauline) Campbell, of Luray, and Mrs. Clyde (Martha) Griffith, of Clifton Forge. Also surviving is one brother, Clyde Aleshire, of Stanley; one sister, Mrs. Nora Petefish, of Rileyville, and twenty-five grandchildren. Two sons, five brothers and one sister are deceased.                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jun 1969

MRS. DELLA PHILLIPS

            Mrs. Della Mae Phillips, 87, of Stanley, died 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for four days. She had been in failing health for one year.

            Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Stanley Seventh-day Adventist Church with the Elder James Curry and the Elder Mark Shanko officiating. Burial will be in the Adventist Cemetery.

            She was born Oct. 8, 1881 in Stanley and was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Breeden Painter.

            Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Stanley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

            On Nov. 1, 1900 she married T. Everett Phillips who survives.

            Also surviving are one son, Ashton Phillips of Takoma Park, Md.; four daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Margaret) Painter, Mrs. Rufus (Meda) Redmond, Mrs. Carl (Katherine) Redmond and Mrs. Joseph (Angie) McDaniel, all of Stanley; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister are deceased.                             

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1965

Page County Native Dies In Washington       (MRS. ANNIE M. SHORT PIFER)

            Mrs. Annie M. Short Pifer, of 4651 Hillside Road, S.E., passed this life on August 7, 1965, after a long illness.

            She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Short, of Alma, where she was born and reared.

            She was a member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School for several years.

            Mrs. Pifer was a member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 29 and the Maccabees.

            She was married to the late “Puden” Pifer who passed away 30 years ago.

            …

            Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 10, 1965, from the Chambers Funeral Home with interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Her pastor, the Rev. Roy M. Bowers conducted the services. Her club, Maccabees, held graveside services.

            Surviving are two sons, Bernard and Ray Pifer and one brother, John S. Short, of Alma. Four grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren, also survive.                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 May 1963            SHENANDOAH SECTION

FRANK PLUM Dies in Portsmouth

            Frank Plum, 68, of Portsmouth, Virginia, a retired Navy Yard employee, died at his home early last Thursday morning, May 2nd following an illness of some time. He was a veteran of World War I and served in the Navy.

            Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Ida Waistler Plum, and he spent his early life here.

            He was a member of the Baptist Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Austin Plum, four sons and five daughters, four half sisters and three half-brothers.

            Funeral services were conducted by his pastor at 3:30 Saturday afternoon from the Smellins Funeral Home. Burial took place at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Arlington National Cemetery.                                                                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Jun 1966

MRS. FRANK PLUM

            Mrs. Louise Austin Plum, 46, of Portsmouth, Va., widow of Frank Plum, died at 2 o’clock Sunday morning at the Portsmouth General Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage she had suffered several hours before her admittance to the hospital.

            Born August 8, 1919 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late George Vernon and Lula Viands Austin. She was a member of the Simonsdale Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963.

            Mrs. Plum was well known in Shenandoah where she had many relatives and friends…

            She is survived by three sons, George W. Plum and Wayne Plum of Portsmouth and Tommy Plum, presently serving with the U.S. Army in Viet Nam, three daughters, Miss Shirley Plum, of New York City, Mrs. Patsy Bloom, of Portsmouth, and Miss Susie Plum, at home.

            …

            Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Robert L. Nair at 11 a.m. today in the Methodist Cemetery.                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Oct 1964

Last Rites for MISS MYRTLE I. PLUM

            Last rites for Miss Myrtle Irene Plum, 60, were held at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon in the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home. The Rev. P.W. Fisher and the Rev. David Nakeville officiated… Burial took place in the Grove Hill E.U.B. Church Cemetery.

            Born May 18, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Delilah Kite Plum and was born in Shenandoah.

            She is survived by three brothers, Wiley Plum, Horace Plum, and John Plum, all of Shenandoah; three sister, Miss Virginia Plum, Mrs. Edith Mattingly, of Hyattsville, Maryland, and Mrs. Katherine Owens, of Washington, D.C.                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Mar 1961***

LARRY E. PRICE

            Larry Eugene Price, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Price, of Shenandoah, died Friday at 12:45 a.m. at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital after drinking kerosene early Thursday evening.

            Born November 22, 1958, he was the son of Earl J. Price Sr., and Mrs. Shely Jean Ramey Price of Shenandoah.

            Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Earl Jefferson Price Jr. and David Wayne Price, and a sister, Patricia Ann Price all at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Price of Shenandoah, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ramey, of Luray.

            The body  was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. Sunday to the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ to lie in state until 2 o'clock when a funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Thomas E. Sutton... Burial took place in the Church Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1962***

CECIL F. PRICE Dies Suddenly

            Cecil Franklin Price, 64, well-known Luray resident, died suddenly at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, April 29th, while visiting a friend at the Rockingham Poultry Plant at Alma...

            Death was attributed to a cardiac arrest...

            Born in Page County on January 2, 1896, he was a son of the late William Price and Rebecca Price. On December 22, 1928, he was united in marriage with Miss Leona May Knight, who survives him with five children, William Price, Jr., of Luray; Mrs. Esta May Breeden of Stanley; Alma Virginia Price, Kenneth Franklin Price and Ada Jean Price, all at home. One brother, Sammy Price, of Stanley, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Shoemaker of Aliquippa, Pa., also survive him.

            The Rev. William Rodeffer officiated at the last rites at eleven o'clock Wednesday morning May 2nd, in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1962***

CHARLES PRICE Dies In Mo.

            Charles G. Price, a native of Page County, passed this life on Thursday, April 12th in the Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 87 years.

            Mr. Price was born February 26th, 1875, near Luray and was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Rinhart Price. He was the last survivor of a family of ten children.

            He was united in marriage with Emma Elizabeth Duncan of near Luray on June 18, 1896. They moved to Missouri in January, 1910 and he had lived and farmed there for about 50 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

            Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Paul Emerson of Forest City, Missouri and Mrs. William Yetter of Oregon, Missouri, two sons, Leonard at home and Elmer of Rosendale, Missouri; three granddaughters, Miss Annabel Emerson of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. J.M. Petty of Liberty, Mo. and Mrs. Delbert Vogel of St. Joseph, Mo. and five great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 15th at two o'clock by the Rev. Merrill Ferguson in the Pettijohn Funeral Home in Forest City. Interment was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, near Mound City, Mo.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Sep 1966

SAMUEL SYLVESTER PRICE

            Samuel Sylvester Price, 79, passed away at 1:15 p.m., on Monday, September 5, at the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for only three days. Mr. Price had suffered failing health for the last three years. He had resided in Stanley.

            On December 25, 1886, in Page County, he was born to the union of the late William and Rebecca Price.

            He served as sales clerk in the Robinson’s Store in Stanley for a number of years.

            He was an active member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church.

            On December 29, 1909 he married the former Annie A. Painter, who survives.

            Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Paul R. Price, of Falls Church; Alfred F. Price, of Beltsville; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Duvall, of Douglasvill, Ga.; Mrs. Alma Goode, of Stanley; Mrs. Ella Pohle, of Takoma Park; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

            Last rites will be conducted (today) Thursday, Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m. from the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church with the Eld. Clarence Schram in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery.                                                                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Oct 1961***

MISS DAISY PRINTZ Dies at 75

            Miss Daisy Printz, 75, of Rileyville, died suddenly at 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 2nd at the Elon H. Good home, where she had resided...

            Miss Printz was born in Page County on May 15, 1886. For many years she made her home with the H. Jackson Good family and after their death she resided with Elon H. Good of Rileyville. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.

            Miss Printz was never married and she leaves no surviving relatives.

            The Rev. Gordon Zirkle officiated at the last rites at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, October 4th in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Good family cemetery at Rileyville.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1963***

Death of WM A. PRINTZ

            William A. Printz, 66, a resident of Weyers Cave community for the past 36 years, and a native of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday. Mr. Printz had not been in good health for the past six years…

            Born in Luray, August 28, 1896 he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Printz and spent his early life in Luray.

            On September 18, 1927, he was united in marriage with the former Miss Virginia Josephine Halterman and since that time Mr. and  Mrs. Printz made their home in Augusta County.

            He was a member of the Pleasant Grove E.U.B. Church of Weyers Cave and for the past 36 years, he was an employee of the DuPont Corporation.

            Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Miller, of Route 2, Luray, and Mrs. Cora Jenkins of Stanley; and one brother, Clark Printz, of San Diego, California.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Pleasant Grove E.U.B. Church of Weyers Cave, with his pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Fran, assisted by Rev. David F. Glovier conducting the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1963

Last Rites for WM. L. PRINTZ

            Last rites for William Luther Printz, 82, were held Friday, February 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. at the Leaksville Congregational Church with the Rev. Thomas Sutton officiating, assisted by the Rev. G.A. Phillips. Burial took place in the Leaksville Cemetery.

            …

            Mr. Printz, having acquired the Printz home place, spent his entire life in the Leaksville community. He was very actively engaged in farming until recent years and was very active in both political and social affairs.

            William L. Printz, the son of the late J. Abram and Elizabeth Sours Printz, was born in Page County on November 12, 1880. He was united in marriage with Miss Velva A. Jenkins on December 20, 1926.

            Mrs. Printz survives him with two children, Mrs. Lewis (Jean) Cloude of Luray, and J. Abram Printz, at home. Two grandchildren, Carol Ann and William L. Printz, and one brother, Arthur C. Printz, of Rileyville, also survive. Mr. Printz had three sisters and seven brothers, who preceded him in death.                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 March 1968

MRS. R.M. PRITCHETT

            Mrs. Florence Jeanette Pritchett, 89, of Shenandoah, died Sunday morning at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where she was admitted Thursday after suffering a broken hip.

            Born January 7, 1879, at Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Croft Stanley. She was a member of the Harrisonburg Evangelical United Brethren Church.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Pritchett April 26, 1961.

            In 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Pritchett moved to Harrisonburg and resided at 398 Elizabeth St. Mrs. Pritchett entered the Higgs Rest Home at Newport several months ago.

            She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Ransbottom of Harrisonbirg; one grandchildren,a nd two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Stella Bowers of Hagerstown, Md.; and two brothers, Rev. George Stanley and Herbeert A. Stanley, both of Shenandoah…                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1960***

FREDERICK L. PURDHAM

            Frederick L. Purdham, 72, a veteran of World War I, died suddenly at the home of his nephew, Jesse Hoak, in the Woodland Park subdivision of Luray, at 8 a.m., Friday, January 15th...

            Mr. Purdham was a son of the late Martin Purdham and Lydia Knight Purdham. He was born at Stanley on August 17, 1887, and was a veteran of the first World War. He was united in marriage with Miss May I. Hoak, who preceded him in death on June 4, 1949.

            Mr. Purdham is survived by two brothers, Reese Purdham of Wilmington, Delaware, and James R. Purdham of Barboursville, Va. One sister is deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1967

HARRY LEO PURDHAM

            Harry Leo Purdham, age 59, was found dead at 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 8, 1967, at his home in Stanley.

            Last rites were conducted by Dr. M  Jackson White at the Stanley Baptist Church at 3 p.m., Sunday. His eternal resting place was in Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            Mr. Purdham was born on August 14, 1909, to the union of the late Jacob Gilbert and Elizabeth Gray Purdham. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church and had been employed as a carpenter.

            Ruby I. Mayes, whom he married on November 17, 1936, is surviving, along with one son, Thomas A. Purdham, of V.P.I.; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Gander, of Luray, and Mrs. Judy Collins, of Alexandria; one brother, Claude Purdham, of Brunswick, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Marvin Kibler, of Luray, Mrs. Florine Mills, of Alexandria, and Mrs. Elva Cook, of Falls Church. Three grandchildren survive their grandfather. One brother preceded him in death.                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jul 1966

HOMER V. PURDHAM

            Homer Virvm Purdham, 47, an auto mechanic, of Stanley, passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m., July 23, after being in failing health for the past three years.

            On December 21, 1918, he was born in Stanley, the son of the late John Samuel Purdham and Florence Mamie Wilson Purdham, who survives. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church. He was married to the former Beatrice Mae Higgs who survives.

            Besides his mother and wife he is survived by two sons, Wayne Purdham, of Missouri and Jerry Purdham, of Pennsylvania; three daughters, Mrs. Clara M. Lucas, Mrs. Judy Comer and Mrs. Bonnie Merica, all of Shenandoah; two brothers, James F. Purdham, of Alexandria, and Isaac F. Purdham, of Stanley; and one sister, Mrs. Mildred E. Braun, of Baltimore. One half brother and one half sister preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. William H. O’Neal in charge. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery.                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Mar 1966

JAMES FRANKLIN PURDHAM

            James Franklin Purdham, 62, a retired laborer died suddenly early Sunday morning, March 20, 1966 of a heart attack at his home in Shenandoah. He had been in ill health several years.

            Born November 29, 1903, at Newport, he was the son of the late John W. and Eliza Campbell Purdham. He was a faithful member of the Newport United Church of Christ, and was the Chaplain of the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department.

            …

            There were few funerals in Page County during his lifetime that he had not attended and for many years he kept a list of them and often had them published in the Page News and Courier.

            He had helped to nurse many sick people…

            He was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar and Wesley Purdham.

            He is survived by a brother, Carvey Purdham, of Shenandoah, and a number of nieces and nephews.

            The body was moved from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Tuesday to the Newport United Church of Christ where funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. by his pastor, the Rev. Norval Smith and the Rev. John W. Henderson… Burial took place in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.                                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Sep 1965

Page County Native Succumbs (MRS. LOUIS C. RECKLEIN)

            Mrs. Louis C. Recklein, of Baltimore, died on Wednesday, August 25, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The fomer Gladys M. Knight, Mrs. Recklein was the daughter of the late Fred and Annie B. Knight, of Stanley.

            Her husband and two sons, Louis K. and Robert C. Recklein, survive. She was the sister of Evelyn Case, Myrtle Jenkins, Mattie Giewitz, William Knight, Pearl Rash, Edward Knight, Elwood Knight, Eva Jenkins, Beatrice Vyscocil, and Eugene Knight.

            Funeral services were held at the Burgee Funeral Home, in Baltimore, on August 28.                                                                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Mar 1960***

H.L. REDMOND Dies At Hospital

            Hubert Lester Redmond, 79, prominent citizen of Stanley and Page County, passed this life at 5:30 p.m. Friday, February 26th in the P.M. Hospital...

            Mr. Redmond was a retired Stanley merchant and a member of the Page County Republican Committee for more than half a century. Several years ago he received a letter from President Eisenhower congratulating him on his service as a member of the Page GOP Committee for 50 years... He was an active member of the Stanley Baptist Church and served on the Board of Deacons for a number of years.

            He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Vecie Painter, and the following children: Rufus and Carl Redmond, both of Stanley; Mrs. Evelyn McNamee and Mrs. Charlotte DelVecchio, both of Arlington; Mrs. Beatrice Rodgers of Fairfax; Mrs. Alda Garber of Luray and Mrs. Catherine Baker of Stanley. One sister, Mrs. Grace Walls of Milwaukee, Wisconsion, also survives.

            His pastor, the Rev. Frank Riley, and Rev. J.E. Tucker officiated at the last rites at two p.m. Monday February 29th in the Stanley Baptist Church. Burial was in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Feb 1963

MRS. MINNIE RHINEHART Dies At 93

            Mrs. Minnie Rhinehart, 93, died at the Miller Nursing Home in Woodstock, Saturday, February 9. She had been a patient there since 1951.

            She was born in Page County, November 20, 1869 and was a daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Nicholas Cubbage.

            Her husband, A.J. Rhinehart died in 1948.

            Surviving are six grandchildren, Mrs. James Silvious of Luray, Mrs. Dorothy Garett, of York, Pa., Mrs. Evelyn Judd of Beltsville, Md., Mrs. Thelma Butler of Grace Valley, Calif., Franklin Campbell, of Stanley, and Wallace Campbell, of Luray. A number of nephews and nieces also survive.

            Funeral services was held on Tuesday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at Leaks Chapel Brethren Church near Stanley by the Rev. W.H. Rodeffer. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.                                                                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jun 1969

VERNON J. RHINEHART

            Vernon Jackson Rhinehart, 78, of Luray died 7:15 a.m., Sunday, June 1 at Blue Ridge Sanatorium, where he had been a patient two months. He had been in failing health several years.

            A funeral service was conducted Tuesday at the Newport United Church of Christ by the Rev. Thomas Sutton and the Rev. Alfred Comer. Burial was in the Painter Cemetery.

            Mr. Rhinehart was born June 14, 1890 at Stanley, and was a son of the late Frank J. and Rebecca Painter Rhinehart.

            He was a retired farmer and a member of Newport United Church of Christ.

            Betty L. Blosser, whom he married in December 1910, died Nov. 21, 1959.

            Surviving are one son, Elmer M. Rhinehart of Stanley; five daughters, Mrs. Iva Stroupe and Mrs. Mildred Strickler, both of Luray; Mrs. Ethel Jewell and Mrs. Betty Painter, both of Stanley and Mrs. Thelma Price of New Market; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Turner and Mrs. Mable Turner, both of Stanley; 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Three sons, three brothers and two sisters are deceased.                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Dec 1965

JOHN C. RICHARDS Dies At Age 84

            John C. Richards, 84, of Luray, departed this life on Saturday, December 11, 1965, at 6 p.m. in the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for only two hours. Mr. Richards had suffered from a heart attack.

            He was born in Ida on December 12, 1881, and was the son of the late John W. and Dianna Young Richards.

            He was one of Luray’s oldest residents and of the Page counties well-known chair manufacturers. At the age of 14 he was taught how to make his first chair from his father. From there they moved to Luray settling on Mechanic Street where his factory was located. He and his sons worked together for a number of years in the factory known as the J.C. Richards and Sons Chair Factory.

            For a good many years he also carried on a small tourist trade over different parts of the country. He had his own trailer in which he traveled with his family from location to location.

            He was noted for his fine workmanship and excellent character. He was a man of quiet nature who seldom spoke an unkind word to his family.

            On July 3, 1912, he was united in marriage with the late Mittie F. Deavers who passed away May 31, 1945.

            He was the father of six children of whom all survive except one, Clarence, who died April 4, 1964.

            Two sons, Marvin W. and John Richards, both of Luray, three daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Mary) Baggarly, of Browntown, Mrs. Roy (Elsie) Sours, of Stanley, and Miss Dorothy Richards, of Luray, survive. One sister, Miss Ida M. Richards, of Martinsburg, also survives. Two brothers, three sisters and one son preceded him in death.

            Six grandchildren survive their grandfather.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. O.L. Martin officiated.                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1963***

Death of THOMAS BENTON RICKARD

            Thomas Benton Rickard, aged 84 years, a local farmer and a member of the Rileyville Baptist Church, passed away on Fruday, August 2nd, at 2:30 p.m. after being a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for only six hours...

            He was the son of Napp Rickard and Betty Smelser Rickard and was born on December 12th, 1878 at Rileyville.

            He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Deavers Rickard and two children, Forest Rickard, of Berryville and Clarence Rickard, of Rileyville. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles and David Rickard, both of Rileyville. Four brothers preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were conducted on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Rileyville Brethren Church with Rev. Joseph Whitacre officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery...

Page News & Courier Thursday 4 Feb, 1965

MRS. SUDIE F. RYMAN Dies at 74

            Mrs. Sudie Frances Ryman, 74, Route 1, Woodstock, died Tuesday, January 19, at her home.

            Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 22, at 11:00 a.m., from the Valley Pike Church of the Brethren with the Reverends Lawrence Helsley and Robert Winkler officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

            Born January 1, 1891, in Luray, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Eva Foltz Huffman. She was a member of the Valley Pike Church of the Brethren.

            She is survived by her husband, Edward A. Ryman; a son, John Charles Ryman, of Woodstock; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Irene Bowers, of Woodstock, and Mrs. Eva Mary Cline, of Maurertown, and three grandchildren.

            Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Ella Strickler, and one brother, Vernon N. Huffman, both of Luray.                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1965

FRED SEAL Departs This Life

            After being in failing health for several years, Mr. Fred Lee Seal departed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 1965, at 7:30 a.m. He had recently been a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital but was at the Luray Nursing Home when he died. He was 79 years old.

            Although Mr. Seal lived in Luray a large portion of his life he was born in Stanley on October 25, 1885. He was the son of the late Silas T. and Alice Decker Seal.

            Mr. Seal was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church and was also a retired farmer.

            He was united in marriage on January 25, 1917, with Lonnie Irene Taylor, who is still living. To this union came eight children, five of whom are deceased, Robert L. and Orley F. are at home; one daughter, Mrs. Sylvia M. Parsons lives in Columbus, Ohio. Two brothers and one sister are also deceased.

            The funeral services for Mr. Seal were conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment took place in the Evergreen Cemetery.                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jul 1963

MRS. LUTHER HOWSEY SEAL

            Mrs. Florence Victoria Seal, 86, of Elkton passed away Thursday, June 27th.

            Mrs. Seal, a native of Page County, was born July 3, 1876, the daughter of B.F. and Lucy Gordon Meadows.

            Her husband, Luther Howsey Seal, preceded her in death on July 18th, 1943.

            She is survived by one daughter, Miss Wevvy Seal, one son, Benjamin C. Seal, one brother, William F. Meadows, one sister, Mrs. Annie Flick and nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 29th, at 2:00 o’clock in the Furnace United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Hugh Harris officiating. Interment was in the Elk Run Cemetery.                                                                                                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jul 1965

Stanley Native Dies in Delaware (WILLIAM FRANKLIN SEAL)

            William Franklin Seal, 76, of Seaford, Delaware, died Tuesday, June 29, at 8:15 a.m., at Governor Bacon Center, in Delaware City, Delaware. Mr. Seal had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 2, at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Christian Church near Stanley with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

            Born September 26, 1888 in Stanley, he was a son of the late Silas T. and Alice Decker Seal. Prior top his death he was employed as a sawmill worker.

            His wife, the former Miss Dorothy Weakley, preceded him in death.

            Mr. Seal is survived by two sons, Glen W., of Fredericksburg, and Alfred L., of Hughesville, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Rita V. Bailey, of Goldsboro, Md., and one brother, Fred, of Luray. One brother and one sister are deceased.                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Feb 1969

WILLIAM O. SEAL

            William Otha Seal, 85, of Edinburg died Monday, Feb. 17, at Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital.

            A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Maurertown Brethren Church by the Rev. Dock Shank. Burial will be in Maurertown Cemetery.

            Mr. Seal was born May 25, 1883 in Page County and was a son of the late William Edward and Nannie Presgraves Seal. He was a member of Maurertown Brethren Church.

            His wife, the former Lula Henry, died in 1943.

            Surviving are three sons, Otis L. and John W. Seal, both of Woodstock and Davis L. Seal of Edinburg, five daughters, Mrs. E. Virginia Hollar of Edinburg, Mrs. Bessie S. Hollingsworth of Woodstock, Mrs. Muriel S. Bowers and Mrs. Erma S. Fisher, both of Maurertown and Mrs. Jean S. Rolph of Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Kendall and Mrs. Lula Kendall, both of Front Royal, and Mrs. Susie Lucas, of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Virgil Seal of Edinburg, and Carl Seal of Maurertown, 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 January, 1964

Death of  MRS. ANNA SEEKFORD

            Mrs. Anna Nora Seekford, 70, wife of Grover M. Seekford, of Luray, died Monday morning, January 6th, at the Page Memorial Hospital.

            She was the daughter of Sam and Pamela Turner Shomo and was born December 4th, 1893, at Newport. She was a member of the Newport Christian Church.

            Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three sons, W. Theodore, Archie R. and George W. Seekford, all of Luray; a daughter, Mrs. James (Betty) Grogg, of Luray, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

            Also surviving are two brothers, Sam and Jim Shomo, of Shenandoah, and two sisters, Mrs. Lilly Lucas, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Rachel Good, of Luray, Two brothers and three sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8th in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Sutton and Pastor E.W. Bradley officiating. Burial was in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery.                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1968***

JAMES R. SEEKFORD

            James Raymond Seekford, 67, of Rt. 1, Stanley, died Friday, June 7, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital...

            He was born in Stamley in 1901 and was the son of the late William and Emma Higgs Seekford.

            He was employed at the Walled Lake Door Company in Stanley.

            Mr. Seekford was twice married. His first wife, Mrs. Flora Price, preceded him in death in 1939. His second wife, the former Miss Marie Weaver, survives.

            Surviving, besides his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Nutty of Grottoes; Mrs. Charles Corder of Stanley and Mrs. Janet McAllister of Shenandoah; six sons, Alfred Seekford, Charles Seekford and James Seekford Jr. all of Florida; Isaac Seekford of Harrisonburg; Leonard Seekford of Port Republic and Roy Seekford who is serving in Thailand with the U.S. Army; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Willie Smith of Shenandoah and a brother, Lee Seekford of Stanley.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church at Alma, with the Rev. M.P. Lane Jr. officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Aug 1968

MRS. VIOLA SEEKFORD

            Mrs. Viola Holmes Seekford, 75, a native of Page County who was a teacher in the District of Columbia schools in the District of Columbia schools for many years, died after a long illness Monday, July 22, at Potomac Valley Nursing Home in Rockville, Md.

            The funeral was held Friday, July 26, at the S.H. Hines Co. Funeral Home. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington.

            Mrs. Seekford was the widow of Benjamin H. Seekford, who formerly was an Old School Baptist preacher in Page County.

            She is survived by a son, Dr. Page H. Seekford of Charleston, W.Va.                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1961***

PAGE SHENK Dies Of Heart Attack

            Page L. Shenk, 57, popular motel and restaurant operator of the Pumpkin Hill section, died Monday of this week at the Page Memorial Hospital following a severe heart attack...

            Last rites were held at the Bradley Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday with interment in the Beahm's Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. J. Glenn Boliek of Washington, D.C. and Rev. O.L. Martin, of the Luray Christian Church, officiating.

            ...

            contributed in making Brookside Motel and Restaurant a popular rendezvous for Page County people.

            Mr. Shenk was one of the prime supporters of the new Page Memorial Hospital and he served on its Board of Trustees for 11 years his term expiring on January 1st...

            He was a stalwart worker for the Democratic Party... for years was a leader in Red Cross work.

            Page Leroy Shenk was born July 17, 1903 in Page County, the son of Thomas and Anna Belle Batman Shenk, deceased. He lived in the area of his birth all his life and attended the Page County schools. He married Miss Ollie May Martin, June 17, 1937, who survives him. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Immediate relatives are Bergie M. Shenk, of Luray; Otis G. Shenk, of Camden, N.J., and Mrs. Mary Judd, of Luray...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Apr 1963***

MRS. VERNON SHENK Dies

            Mrs. Polly Ann Shenk, 62, passed away Wednesday, April 17th, in the Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one week...

            She was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church.

            Born July 13, 1900 in Culpeper County, the daughter of the late Jacob B. Smith and Lona B. Jewell Smith.

            She was united in marriage, May 20, 1917 with Vernon F. Shenk, who survives her. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Ruth) Judd, Luray and Mrs. Leonard (Gladys) Wright, Winchester. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Ruth Jewell and one brother, Benton Smith, both of Luray. One brother, Ernest, is deceased. Also surviving are the following grandchildren: Jacob F. Mooreland, Vernon Wright and Ruth Ann Wright. Two great grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services will be held at the Bradley Funeral Home Friday April, 19th, at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. John Bradley and Rev. Edwin Bradley officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Feb 1969

N.J. SHIFFLETT

            Numan J. Shifflett, 60, of Elkton, died Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, Md.

            Funeral services were conducted at the Rest Haven Funeral Chapel Sunday with the Rev. W.F. Zimmerman officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery.

            He was a prominent turkey grower and proprietor of the Rose Hill farms. His farms were a popular site for school field trips and nearly 1,000 school pupils visited the Rose Hill annually.

            Born in Elkton, he was the son of the late Emory Joshua and Nettie Irene Sullivan Shifflett. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at State Line, Pa. and the Maryland Farm Bureau.

            Surviving are his wife, Laura E. Murray Shifflett, five daughters, Mrs. Delores Campbell of Sykesville, Md., Mrs. Sandra Swope, Mrs. Patricia Mills, Mrs. Judtih Carbaugh, and Mrs. Melinda Tolley, all of Williamsport; a son, Newman, serving with the Air Force in Phoenix, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Murray, of Hagerstown and Mrs. Virginia Murray of Rockville; four brothers, John and Cleatus of Hagerstown, Roy of Wheaton and Cecil of Berkeley Springs. W.Va.                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1961***

MRS. AMANDA SHORT Dies

            Friends and relatives here were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Amanda Smith Short, widow of the late Luin Short, of Charlottesville. Mrs. Short died Thursday, March 23rd at the home of her daughter in Charlottesville.

            Mrs. Short, who would have celebrated her ninety-first birthday in April, was a daughter of the late Abram Smith and Susan Aleshire Smith. She was born, reared and spent her early married years in Page, moving to Gordonsville about fifty years ago and later to Charlottesville.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Julia Carson of Charlottesville and Mrs. Ruth Moris of Newport News; three sons, Raymond Short and Scott Short of Charlottesville and Clark Short of Keswick; a sister, Mrs. Bettie Kibler; twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

            Preceding her in death were a son, George Short, a daughter, Mrs. Susan Spencer, two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Kibler of Luray and Mrs. Emma Silvious of Quicksburg and four brothers, Thomas Smith of Egypt Bend, Page County; William and Charles Smith of Shenandoah County and Isaac Smith of Martinsburg, W.Va.

            Funeral services were held at the Hill and Irving Funeral Home in Charlottesville at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 26th., with burial in Monticello Memorial Park...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Jun 1965

ASHBY RICHARD SHORT Dies at 79

            Ashby Richard Short, 79, died Friday, May 28, 1965, at 5:10 p.m. at his home on Route 2 in Stanley. Mr. Short had been in ill health for the past year.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 1, at 2 p.m. from the Adventist Church with Elder Paul Schooley officiating. Interment was in the Adventist Cemetery.

            Born March 22, 1886 in Stanley he was a son of the late John and Virginia Painter Short. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church.

            He had formerly been employed as a general laborer.

            Mr. Short was twice married. Both his first wife, the former Miss Bertha Blosser, and his second wife, the former Miss Annie Blosser, preceded him in death.

            He is survived by eight sons, Earl Short, of Federalsburg, Maryland; Russell and Mitchell Short, of Baltimore, Maryland; Jack Short, of Hagerstown, Maryland; Fred Short, of California; Homer, Bennie and Page Short, of Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Good, of Stanley, and Mrs. Mary Collins, of Florida; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one brother, Ed Short, of Stanley, and one sister, Mrs. Rose Higgs, of Stanley.

            One daughter preceded him in death.                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Dec 1965

Death of CHARLES FRANKLIN SHORT

            After being in failing health for several years Charles Franklin Short passed away at the age of 84. His death occurred at 7:45 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 1965, at his home in Stanley.

            He was born on June 23, 1881, in Stanley to the union of the late Franklin and Susan Burns Short. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church and a retired laborer of the railroad.

            He was married to the former Maggie M. Good, who died on February 28, 1939.

            Two sons, Harry F. and Charles W. Short live in Stanley; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Presgraves lives in Luray; three other daughters, Mrs. Beulah Dinges, Mrs. Nellie Purdham and Mrs. Mary Stillwell, live in Stanley, also. Seven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren are also surviving.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, December 20, from the Stanley Baptist Church with the Rev. William H. O’Neal officiating. Burial took place in the family cemetery.                                                                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Tuesday 1 Jun 1961***

CLARK R. SHORT Dies in 63rd Year

            Clark Russell Short, 62, well known Alma farmer, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 30th in the University of Va. Hospital, Charlottesville after being in failing health for the past two months. Last rites will take place Friday afternoon.

            Born in the Alma section, near Stanley, on February 27, 1899 he was a son of Lewis M. Short and the late Bertie Campbell Short. He was a member of the Junior Order, United American Mechanics and also a member of the Assembly of God Hilliard's Chapel Church near Stanley. He was united in marriage with Miss Virgie Stroupe, who survives him with one son, Carroll W. Short and one granddaughter. His father, Lewis Short, two brothers, Carl Short of Shenandoah and Cecil Short of Manassas, Va. also survive him as do five sisters, Miss Carrie Short at home; Mrs. Kandas Hoffman of Williamsport, Md.; Mrs. Dorothy Judd of Shennadoah; Mrs. Edna Snegoski of Falls Church and Mrs. Mattie Batman of Stanley.

            Last rites will be conducted Friday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. J.W. Aleshire and the Rev. J.W. Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Mar 1961***

GARLAND F. SHORT Dies Suddenly

            The sudden death of Garland Franklin Short, 53, a well-known Luray citizen... until Tuesday when he was rushed to the Page Memorial Hospital where he succumbed at five o'clock Tuesday afternoon, March 28th...

            Mr. Short was employed by the Virginia Department of Highways for 25 years... He was a devout member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church.

            Garland Franklin Short was born in Page County on January 16, 1908 and was a son of Mrs. Mollie Gochenour Short and the late Samuel Short. On June 16, 1936 he was united in marriage with Miss Reva Virginia Miller of Luray.

            In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Reva M. Short and four children, Maxwell Short of Winchester, Gerald, David and Susan Short, all at home. One brother, Ira Short of Alexandria, Va. and five sisters, Mrs. Iva Seal and Miss Elva Short of Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Della Rexrode of Alexandria, Va. and Mrs. Rita Hawkins and Miss Geneva E. Short of Luray, also survive him.

            The Rev. A. Hayne Boozer and the Rev. O.L. Martin will officiate at the funeral services at eleven o'clock Friday morning, March 31st in the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Dec 1960***

JOHN A. SHORT

            John Amos Short, 76, formerly of Stanley, Va., died at City Hospital, Baltimore, Md., at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, December 6th. Mr. Short was the son of the late John R. and Laura V. Painter Short of Stanley. He had resided in Baltimore for the past 15 years.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Blosser Short.

            Surviving are five sons, Robert, Walter, Richard and Franklin Short, all of Baltimore, Md., and Ermon Short of Shenandoah; one daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Florine) Kelly of Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. John (Lillie) Houser and Mrs. Fred (Rosa) Higgs of Stanley; two brothers, Ashby Short of Baltimore, Md., and Edward Short of Stanley. Twelve grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services were conducted from the John G. Connelly Funeral Home Friday, December 9th at 11 a.m. with his pastor, the Rev. J. Vernon Brooks officiating. Interment was in the Moreland Memorial Park...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jan 1968

CHESTER C. SIGLER

            Chester Clinton Sigler, of North Court Street, Luray, died Saturday, Jan. 6, at 6 a.m., at his home. He was 86 years old and had been ill for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted by Elder H.F. Wakeman from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home on Monday. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

            Born in Illinois on August 20, 1881, he was a son of John W. and Mattie Cole Sigler, both deceased. He was a merchant and advertising salesman and worked with the Diamond Match Company for several years.

            Surviving are two sons, Clinton R. Sigler and James R. Sigler, both of Washington, D.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Rinney, of Takoma Park, Md. Mrs. Louise Rodgers, of Long Island, Mrs. Frances B. Sigler, of Washington, D.C.;  one sister, Mrs. Kate Jeffery, of Daytona Beach, Fla. His wife, the former Mary Alice Smeltzer, died on Jan. 5, 1943. Also deceased are five brothers and one sister.                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jun 1967

JOHN F. SILVIOUS

            John Franklin Silvious, 91, of Route 3, Luray, died Saturday, June 17, in a Staunton Hospital.

            Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Henry Cemetery near Bixler’s Ferry, west of Luray.

            Mr. Silvious was born on March 8, 1876, in Shenandoah County. He was the son of the late Milton and Rebecca Silvious and was a farmer.

            His wife, the former Alberta Smith, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, John Silvious, of Luray, and Isaac Silvious, of New Market; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Horn, of Mt. Jackson, and a sister, Mrs. Dora Hyden, of New Market. Two sons and three daughters are deceased.                                                                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Dec 1965           SHENANDOAH SECTION

MRS. WM. H. SLYE Dies In Hagerstown, Md.

            Mrs. Lula Josie Smith Slye, 92, of 833 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, Md., widow of William H. Slye, died at Mt. Wilson State Hospital, Mt. Wilson, Md., Monday afternoon, December 13, 1965.

            Born in Shenandoah, May 1, 1873, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Sarah Smith. She had resided in Hagerstown for forty two years. Her early life was spent in Shenandoah…

            She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and was faithful and active until her health failed.

            …

            She is survived by two sons, Paul D. Slye and Simon H. Slye, both of Hagerstown; two daughters, Mrs. Maude J. Bell and Mrs. Mary E. Musey, both of Hagerstown; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Rest Haven Funeral Chapel with her pastor, the Rev. Gerald W. Teeter, officiating. Burial took place in the Rest Haven Cemetery.                                                                                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Apr 1961***

MRS. SUSIE SMELTZER

            Mrs. Susie Smeltzer, 77, of Clearbrook, Va., died at her home Saturday morning, April 8th, after a long illness. Mrs. Smeltzer was the widow of the late John D. Smeltzer and was a native of Page County.

            Born July 10, 1883 in Rileyville, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Annie Baker Deavers. She was a member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church.

            Mrs. Smeltzer is survived by seven children, Mrs. Maggie M. Dunlap, Turner Smeltzer and Jonah Smeltzer, all of Gore, Va.; Pete Smeltzer of Flint Hill; John Smeltzer of Gore, Va. Two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Miller and Mrs. Eliza Miller, both of Rileyville, also survive her as do 35 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 11th in the Morning Star Lutheran Church with the Rev. Morris Cather officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Mar 1966

NEWTON C. SMITH

            Newton Casper Smith, 81, a retired plasterer of Shenandoah died at 9:30 Sunday evening at his home following an illness of several years.

            Born near Shenandoah September 3, 1884, he was the son of the late George W. and Mary Price Smith. He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ.

            Mr. Smith had spent his entire life in this section and worked with his father many years in the plastering business. His handiwork is found in many homes in and around Shenandoah…

            He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Grimsley Smith; three daughters, Miss Mary Smith, at home, Mrs. Wade (Nora) Dorrough, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Alfred (Velma) Keppler, of Chilecothe, Ohio; three sons, Noah F. Smith, of Shenandoah; Millard L. Smith, of Baltimore, Md., and Jennings N. Smith, of Elkton; seven grandchildren and one sister, Miss Lessie Smith, of Shenandoah.

            The body was moved from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home to the Mt. Lebanon United Church of Christ at 1 p.m. Wednesday where a funeral service was conducted at 2 o’clock with his pastor, the Rev. Norval Smith officiating… Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Mar 1967

MRS. WILLIAM SMITH

            Mrs. Maie C. Smith (nee Stoneberger), of Rileyville, died at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 23, at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. She had been in failing health since November 1966. She was 67 years of age.

            She was born on December 14, 1899, in Rileyville, a daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Delie B. Nicholas Stoneberger.

            Mrs. Smith was a devout and longtime member of the Mountain View Seventh Day Adventist Church in Rileyville. She was a practical nurse.

            Surviving besides her husband William Smith, are three brothers, Osborne and Paul Stoneberger, of Rileyville, Amos Stoneberger, Takoma Park, Md. two sisters, Mrs. Clara Moore, Oldtown, Md., and Mrs. Dorothy Deavers, Linden, Va.; a number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery…                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Dec 1964***

Page Native Dies        (LUTHER W. SOUERS)

            Luther Walter Souers, 82, died Friday, December 4, at the home of his son, Wilmer Souers, of Charles Town, W.Va.

            Born October 31, 1882, in Stanley, he was a son of John Henry and Mark Sisk Souers, and had resided in Jefferson County for many years. He was a retired carpenter.

            He is survived by two sons, Wilmer Souers and Robert Souers, of Jefferson, Maryland; one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Gray, of Brighton, Michigan; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Miss Lottie Souers, and one brother, Fred Souers, both of Luray.

            Services were conducted Monday, December 7, from the Eackles Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, near Martinsburg.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jul 1960***

MRS. AMOS SOURS Dies

            Mrs. Mattie Ethel Sours, 77, wife of H. Amos Sours of Luray, passed away en route to the P.M. Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30th...

            A daughter of the late James F. Foltz and Mary S. Painter Foltz, she was born at Stanley on September 8, 1882. On January 29, 1903 she was united in marriage with H. Amos Sours, who survives her.

            Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Vella E. Montgomery of Merrifield, Va.; Mrs. Neva V. Housden and Mrs. Clara S. Foltz of Luray and Mrs. Vera M. Offenbacker of Silver Spring, Md.; three sons, Voyle A. Sours of Stanley; Clark E. Sours of Boyce, Va. and John W. Sours of Berryville, Va. and one brother, John A. Foltz of Luray. Twenty-one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive her. One son, two brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            The Rev. E.J. Nottingham III, pastor of the Luray Methodist Church, officiated at the funeral services at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, July 2nd in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Sours Family Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Mar 1969

MRS. ARSULA SOURS, 96, Of Morning Star Dies

            Mrs. Arsula Frances Sours, 96, of Rt. 2, Luray, one of Page County’s oldest residents, died 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip W. Miller on Nine Ave. Luray. She had been in failing health several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Morning Star Lutheran Church by the Rev. Russel J. Crouse. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Mrs. Sours was born Sept. 22, 1872 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Jacob and Frannie Sours Griffith.

            She was the oldest continuous member of Morning Star Lutheran Church. Mrs. Sours was a registered midwife in the county for a number of years and delivered many babies in the Morning Star area. She was the last surviving member of her family.

            Thomas William Sours, whom she married Oct. 14, 1892, died Aug. 23, 1958.

            Surviving are one son, Jacob H. Sours, of Hagerstown, Md.; four daughters, Mrs. Viola Fox, Mrs. Lottie Miller, Mrs. Mary Burner and Mrs. Regora Price, all of Luray; 20 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, one step grandchild, two step great grandchildren, and four step great great grandchildren. One son and one daughter are deceased.                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1963***

MARTIN L. SOURS Dies at 78

            Martin Luther Sours, 78, of Luray, passed away Saturday, March 23rd in a Staunton hospital after a lingering illness…

            Mr. Sours was born in Page County on March 29th, 1884, a son of the late William H. Sours and Arbelia Smith Sours. He was a retired Norfolk and Western Railroad employee.

            Mr. Sours was united in marriage with Miss Virgie Lee Painter, who preceded him in death on May 10th, 1958.

            Surviving him are two sons, Luther Ray Sours of Luray, and Roy Lee Sours of Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Nauman of Luray, and Mrs. Irene Blosser of Weyers Cave, Va.; two brothers, Amos of Luray and Thomas of Martinsburg, W.Va.; 19 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren also survive.

            The body was removed to the home of his son, Luther Ray Sours Monday morning where it remained until Tuesday when it was taken to the Bradley Funeral Chapel where funeral services were held at eleven o’clock Tuesday morning with the Rev. M.P. Lane and Elder A.F. Sudduth officiating. Burial was in the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery.                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Sep 1967

MRS. ELLA SOUTHARD

            Mrs. Ella Southard, 85, of Luray, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Monday, September 11, 1967, after being a patient in the Page Memorial Hospital for eight days. She had been ill for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial took place in the Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, at Goldvien, Va.

            Ella Estelle Breeden was born on April 15, 1882, in Stanley, to the union of the late Phillip E. and Marguerite Courtney Breeden. She was a member of the Luray Christian Church.

            Her husband, Obanion Southard, died on August 7, 1956.

            Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Laura Heflin, of Catlett. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.                                                                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday, May 30, 1963

JOHN T. SOUTHARD Dies At 85

            John Theodore Southard, a farmer near Stanley, died at the age of 85 Saturday, May 25th at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in failing health for several years.

            Mr. Southard was born near Stanley October 12th, 1887. his parents were the late Henry Southard and Betty Gruber Southard. His wife, the former Lucy Aleshire, is deceased.

            He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lilly Wilson, of Stanley.

            Graveside services were conducted Monday at 3:00 p.m. at the Graves Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Riley officiated.                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Oct 1963

MARTIN R. STEPP Passes At 93

            Martin R. Stepp, 93, passed away Monday, September 30th, at 7:25 p.m. in the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Winchester.

            Mr. Stepp was born March 17, 1870 in East Point, Rockingham County, Virginia, the son of the late David and Marry Cathern Kyser Stepp.

            He was formerly employed by the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company in Shenandoah as a stone mason and blacksmith.

            Mr. Stepp was twice married. His first wife, Ella Rebecca Price, preceded him in death many years ago. To this marriage, there were three daughters, Elizabeth Minor, formerly of Shenandoah, Beatrice Nina Brenner, of Harrisonburg, and Mrs. John (Sylvia) Gray, of Williamsport, Md.

            His second wife, Mrs. Lucy Ann Wicks Stepp, of Boyce, survives him. To this marriage there were no children.

            Besides his second wife, he is survived by his daughters; one brother, Samuel T. Stepp, of Luray; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Betty Smelser and the following brothers: Willie, Frank, Luther, Artie and Charlie Stepp, and all were from Page County.

            Funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week from the Enders Funeral Home in Berryville, Virginia, with burial in Berryville.                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1969

MRS. PAUL J. STEPP

            Mrs. Macie V. Steele Stepp, 57, of Shenandoah died Saturday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital following an illness of several years.

            She was born April 4, 1911, and was the daughter of Mrs. Ollie Robertson Steele and the later Grover Cleveland Steele.

            She was a graduate of Shenandoah High School and Roanoke National Business College. She worked at the Shenandoah Building and Supply Co. for 19 years.

            She was a member of the Shenandoah Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Union.

            Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Paul J. Stepp; two sons, Richard H. Stepp of Shenandoah, and Paul J. Stepp Jr. of Norfolk; one daughter, Mrs. Argie G. (Susan) Shifflett of Harrisonburg; three grandchildren and a brother Carter Steele of Washington, D.C.

            A funeral service was conducted Monday at the Shenandoah Baptist Church by the Rev. P. Hudson Nuckols. Burial took place in the EUB Cemetery.                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Apr 1966

SAMUEL T. STEPP

            Samuel Tilden Stepp, 89, of Rt. 1 Luray, a retired Norfolk and Western Railway employee, died Friday morning, April 15, at the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for a week.

            Born December 13, 1876 at Edinburg, he was the son of the late David and Mary Keyser Stepp and had spent most of his life near Shenandoah. Since the death of his wife, Mrs. Annie V. Dovel Stepp in 1959, he had been residing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Painter, of Luray.

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            Mr. Stepp was the last surviving member of his family.

            Besides his daughter, Mrs. Ray (Lucille) Painter, of Luray, he is survived by two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock Sunday from the Chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah, with the Rev. John W. Henderson officiating… Burial took place in the Rest Haven Cemetery.                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1967

HYLAND L. STILLWELL

            Hyland L. Stillwell, of Stanley, departed from this life on Thursday, December 7, at 1 p.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in failing health for several years. He was 70 years of age.

            The funeral service was held Sunday, at 2 p.m. from the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Henry Jenkins. Interment took place in Graves Chapel Cemetery.

            Born on November 18, 1897 in Stanley, he was a son of James and Ella Mayes Stillwell, both deceased. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church. Mr. Stillwell was owner and operator of the Hawksbill Service Station and Restaurant.

            Mr. Stillwell was twice married, his first wife, Lizzie Breeden, died April 24, 1934; his second, Virginia Thomas, is still living.

            Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Carroll Stillwell, of Stanley, and Robert Stillwell, of Elkton; one daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Neff, of Elkton; two brothers, Harold Stillwell and Haskell Stillwell, both of Stanley, one sister, Mrs. Hazel Pence, of New Jersey, and six grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister are deceased.                                  

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Feb 1969

KIRBY A. STROLE

            Kirby Alfred Strole, 77, a retired Internal Revenue Department employee, died at his home in New Orleans, La. He had been ill for the past year.

            He was born Nov. 14, 1891 at Grove Hill and was the son of the late George Washington (son of Edward Strole) and Emma Hockman Strole. He moved to New Orleans 38 years ago.

            He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Grove Hill. He transferred his membership to St. Andrews Lutheran Church in New Orleans when he moved to that city.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zena Brown Strole and a brother, John Vernon Strole of Hagerstown, Md., and a number of relatives in Page County.

            A funeral service was conducted at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Grove Hill Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. M.P. Lane officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Jul 1965

(MRS. MAGGIE ELLEN STROOP)

            Mrs. Maggie Ellen Stroop, 78, widow of W.M. Stroop, resident of the Weyers Cave community, died at 7:52, Tuesday morning, July 6, 1965, at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg.

            Born October 31, 1886, in Page County, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Sarah Price Good. She spent her early life in Page County. After her marriage to Mr. Stroop they made their home at Linville and Pleasant Valley, prior to moving to Weyers Cave.

            Her husband, a well known farmer, preceded her in death on July 26, 1949.

            Mrs. Stroop was a faithful member of the Bethany Methodist Church at Burketown and was a life member of the W.S.C.S. of the Church.

            She is survived by nine children, Garnett Stroop, of Bridgewater; Gilbert T. and Emmet C. of Harrisonburg; Floyd W., of Fishersville; Mrs. Melvin Kaump, of Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Johnnie Barr, of Verona, Mrs. Bevely Roller, Roy N. and Carson E., all of Weyers Cave. Five sisters, Mrs. Carrie Dinges, Mrs. Beulah Purdham and Mrs. Bernice Wilson, of Stanley; Mrs. Bertha Stroupe, of Luray and Mrs. Elizabeth Blosser, of Weyers Cave; twenty-one grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

            Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. (today) Thursday, from the Bethany Methodist Church, with her pastor, the Rev. Norman Compton officiating. Interment will be in the Naked Creek Cemetery.                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Mar 1968

ARTHUR N. STROUPE

            Arthur Newton Stroupe, 81, of Stanley, a retired carpenter for the Pennsylvania Railroad, died Monday morning in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

            He was born October 10, 1886, at Stanley and had spent his life in that area.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Polly Jenkins Stroupe, a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Offenbacker of Stanley; eight sons, Elwood Stroupe, of Fairfax; Frank Stroupe of Manassas; Roy Stroupe of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; Dennis Stroupe of Elkton, Rev. Calvin Stroupew of Shenandoah, Jesse, Robert and Kenneth Stroupe all of Stanley; twenty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. today at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. Alvin W. Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Jenkins Cemetery near Pine Grove.                                                                                                                    

Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Jun 1966

MRS. JESSIE B. STULL

            Mrs. Jessie Belle Stull, 76, of Waynesboro, Pa., died at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 1966, at the Waynesboro Hospital. She was born in Luray and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chistly Nichols, and had lived most of her life in Waynesboro.

            For the past 12 years she had made her home with her son, A. Leo Stull, of Waynesboro.

            Besides her son, Leo, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harry Scott Sr., of Waynesboro; sons, Lloyd W. Stull, of Harrisburg, Pa.; Robert N. Stull, Alberquerque, N.M.; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter; a brother, Lewis Nichols, of Cross Keys, Pa.; a half-sister, Mrs. Dellie Wharton, of Winchester.

            Funeral services were held Sunday, May 29, at the Grove Funeral Home in Waynesboro, with the Rev. James H. Pearson officiating. Burial took place in the Harbaugh Cemetery.                                                                                                                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jul 1965

THEODORE J. TAYLOR Dies

            Theodore Jefferson Taylor, 83, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, July 13, 1965, at 7:15 p.m. at Kings Daughter Hospital, where he had been a patient for four months.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 16, at 1 p.m. at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Stanley, with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Church cemetery.

            Born April 9, 1882, in Page County, he was a son of Thorton and Frances Clift Taylor. He was a member of the Christian Church in Martinsburg.

            He was a retired employee of the Dunn Woolen Mills in Martinsburg.

            Mr. Taylor’s wife, the former Ella May Knight, preceded him in death on August 22, 1963.

            He is survived by six sons, Leonard, of Catonsburg, Md.; Basil and Nelson, of Baltimore, Md.; Elmer, Samuel and Allen, all of Martinsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Young, of Baltimore; Mrs. Elva Tinsman, and Mrs. Catherine Medler, of Martinsburg and Mrs. Evelyn Kretzer, of Pottstown, Penna.; one sister, Mrs. Nora Mate, of Shenandoah. Forty-eight grandchildren and fifty-three great grandchildren also survive.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Aug 1963

MRS. THEODORE J. TAYLOR Dies

            Mrs. Ella May Taylor, 77, wife of Theodore J.Taylor of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away Thursday, August 22nd, at the home of Mrs. Luther Aleshire in Stanley. Mrs. Taylor had been in ill health  for about four years.

            She was the daughter of the late John W. Knight and Ella Owens Knight and was born in Stanley September 2nd, 1885. She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Young, of Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Elva Tinsman, of Martinsburg, West Virginia; Mrs. Evelyn Kretzer, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; and Mrs. Catherine Medler of Martinsburg, West Virginia; six sons, Leonard Taylor, of Catonsville, Maryland, Basil and Nelson Taylor, of Baltimore, Maryland and Samuel, Allen and Elmer Taylor of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and two brothers, Brown and Harry Knight, of Stanley. Four children and two brothers are deceased.

            The last rites were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25th, in the Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. E.W. Bradley conducting the service. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                                                                               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 May 1969

VELLA S. TAYLOR

            Vella S. Taylor, 77, of Stanley, died 9:40 a.m. Friday, May 9 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient one week. She had been in failing health several years.

            She was born Jan. 10, 1892 at Madison and was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Laura Nicholson Sisk. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Charles T. Taylor, whom she married Oct. 19, 1912, died Dec. 16, 1962.

            Surviving are two sons, Glen and Lloyd, both of Rockville, Md.; three daughters, Mrs. Daisy Weakley of Silver Spring, Md.; Mrs. Ethel Weakley of Wheaton, Md. and Mrs. Mae Rickard of Millville, W.Va.; two brothers, Charles B. Sisk of Kearneysville, W.Va., and Ather Sisk of Alexandria; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Nicholson of Madison; 18 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in the church cemetery.                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Feb 1964***

MRS. CARRIE A. THOMAS Dies At 84

            Mrs. Carrie Adline Thomas, 84, of Stanley, died at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 9th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Austin Thomas, in the Rocky Branch section...

            Mrs. Thomas, a daughter of the late John I. Cave and Mary Catherine Offenbacker Cave, was born February 5, 1880 in Madison County. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Her husband, the Rev. Joseph Thomas, preceded her in death October 25, 1949.

           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Feb 1969

MRS. SALENA M. TITLOW

            Mrs. Salena May Titlow, 89, of Stanley, died 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at her home. She had been in failing health three years.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. John A. Naegele III. Burial was on the family cemetery.

            She was born Oct. 25, 1879 at Pine Grove and was a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Narcisse Cave Southard.

            She was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church.

            Noah F. Titlow, whom she married Dec. 16, 1941, died March 29, 1946.

            Surviving are one son, Lake W. Southard, of Monaca, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Clara) Dean and Mrs. Harry (Elsie) Gray, both of Stanley; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.                                                                                            

Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Feb 1967

GROVER C. TURNER

            Grover Cleveland Turner, 70, a retired employee of the Norfolk and Western shop at Shenandoah, was found dead near his home early Tuesday afternoon, February 21. Mr. Turner apparently died late Monday of natural causes.

            He was born June 11, 1888, in Rockingham County and was a son of William Franklin and Virginia Short Turner. He was a member of Oak Grove EUB Church near Shenandoah.

            His wife, the former Eula Samuels, died in December 1956.

            Surviving are three sisters, Misses Maggie and Ollie Turner and Mrs. Esma Gray, all of Shenandoah, and a number of nieces and nephews.

            The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. (today) Thursday, at Oak Grove EUB Church by the Rev. Kenneth Frank and the Rev. David Nankiville. Burial will be in George Comer Cemetery near the church.                                                                         

Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1962***

MRS. N.A. VARNER Dies In 81st Year

            Mrs. Essie Virginia Varner, 80, well-known and highly respected resident of the Stony Man section of Page County, died en route to the Page Memorial Hospital at 12:40 a.m. Monday, April 30th...

            A daughter of the late Charles S. Huffman and Eva Ann Foltz Huffman, she was born in Page County on June 23, 1881. She was a devout member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. On December 27, 1899 she was united in marriage with Newton A. Varner and the couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last year.

            Mrs. Varner is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Hazel) Kemp, and one son, David N. Varner, of Luray. One brother, Vernon N. Huffman, of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. E.A. (Sudie) Ryman of Woodstock and Mrs. Ella Strickler of Luray; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive her.

            Her pastor, the Rev. Owen Preston, assisted by the Rev. Harold Freeman, officiated at the last rites at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon in the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. Burial was in the church cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jun 1963***

STAIGE A. VIANDS Dies At 80

            Staige Arthur Viands, 80, a general laborer of Route 3, Luray, died Monday, June 2nd, in the Page Memorial Hospital...

            A son of the late John Viands and Mellie Lewis Viands, he was born April 1st, 1883 near Luray. Mr. Viands was a member of the Luray Methodist Church. He was twice married. His first wife Daisy L. Short, is deceased. Julia A. Short, his second wife, survives.

            Also surviving are the following children: Mrs. Helen V. Campbell and Mrs. Grace E. Pattison, of Baltimore, Md.; Earl Viands, of St. Francis, Kansas; Everett Viands, of San Francisco, California; Mrs. Hazel Ayres, James F. Viands and Robert L. Viands, all of Luray; Mrs. Gladys Kibler, of Capitol Heights, Md.; Bobby L. Viands, of Hyattsville, Md., and two step-children, Randolph Dovel of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Alma Stillwell, of Mr. Rainier, Md.

            Funeral services were conducted in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home Wednesday, June 5th, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Louis Carson was the officiating minister. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Oct 1963***

JACOB A. WALKER Dies At Bentonville

            Jacob Albert Walker, 86, a native of Page County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Bly, in Bentonville, at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, October 20th...

            He was born June 6th, 1877 in Page County and was the son of the late Jacob and Rachael Walker. Mr. Walker was a member of the Pentecostal Church. His wife, the former Fannie S. Young preceded him in death.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Cora) Bly, of Bentonville, and Mrs. Joseph (Irene) Lentz, of Middletown; a son, Luther Walker, of Garden City, Michigan; three step-daughters, Mrs. Charles Finley, of Richmond, Ohio; Mrs. William Barton, of Aliquippa, Penna., and Mrs. Frances Dodson, of Browntown; and three step-sons, Robert Deavers, of Richmond, Ohio, Russell Deavers of Riverton and Isaac Deavers, of Luray.

            The Rev. Louis Carson conducted the funeral service in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment was in the the Rileyville Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Oct 1966

AMY WALLACE

            Amy Wallace, 79, died Saturday, October 15, 1966, at 5:45 p.m., at his home in Luray. Born in Botetourt County on June 1, 1887, he was the son of the late Alex and Cornetta Hall Wallace. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Oak Tannery.

            His wife, the former Lottie Mae Hurt, died on December 21, 1950.

            Surviving are six sons; Charles Teaford, Delaware, Md.; James, Bobby, Paul, Douglass, and Carroll, all of Luray; five daughters, Mrs. Harley Mabe, Mrs. Buck Earnhart, Miss Phyllis Wallace, Miss Peggy Wallace, all of Luray; Mrs. Charles Bowen, of Elkton, Md.; one brother, Jack, of Luray; one sister, Mrs. Martha Dayton, Burkeville. Three brothers and two sisters are deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Elder Kirby Shenk officiated.                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Apr 1963***

MRS. I. MAURICE WATERS Succumbs

            Mrs. Ethel May Waters, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 17th, at 4:00 a.m. in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital after being a patient there for one day. She had been in failing health for the past 27 years.

            Born January 16, 1891, in Luray, she was the daughter of the late Dr. David Moyer and Mary O. Batman Moyer.

            She was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church, Luray.

            She was united in marriage March 20, 1912 to I. Maurice Waters, who survives her with two children, Mrs. Allen (Reda) Rickard, Luray; and Mrs. Sewall (Delores) Fultz, Jr., Winchester. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Fleda Foster, Falling Water, W.Va.; and one brother, Woodrow E. Moyer, Luray. Two sisters are deceased. She is also survived by three grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 19th, at the Bradley Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. R. Lee King officiating. Burial will be in the Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1967

ELIZABETH A. WEAKLEY

            Mrs. Isaac N. Weakley, of Route 2, Stanley, passed away on Thursday morning, April 20, at 1:30 at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for only two days. Mrs. Weakley had been in ill health for 15 months.

            Born on March 14, 1884, she was a daughter of Samuel and Liza Cave Offenbacker, both deceased. She was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Pine Grove.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. George’s Church with burial in the family cemetery. Rev. James D. Smith officiated.

            Her husband, Isaac Newton Weakley died in 1949. Surviving are a son, Russell Weakley, of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Mrs. Neulah Comer, of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Nease and Mrs. Lila Meadows, both of Stanley; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Two brothers, one son and three sisters are deceased.                          

Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1965

JULIUS R. WEAKLEY Deceased

            Julius R. Weakley, 88, of Route 2, Stanley, departed this life at 2 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 1965, at the Luray Nursing Home where he had been a patient for 17 months.

            Mr. Weakley was born on June 26, 1877, in Madison County, to the late Benjamin F. and Emily Seal Weakley.

            He is a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church of Stanley.

            He was a farmer until his health failed him.

            He was married to the former Annie H. Jenkins who passed away on February 14, 1965.

            Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 1965, from the Bethlehem Christian Church with Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment took place in the church cemetery.

            One daughter, Mrs. William (Myrtle) Sampson, of Stanley, and six sons, Arthur, Cletus, Reed, Gus, Lynn, and Burley Weakley, all of Silver Spring, Maryland, survive. One brother, Charlie Weakley, of  Cumberland, Maryland, and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Jarrell, of Orange, and Mrs. Annie Phillips, of The Plains; 19 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren also survive.                                                                                                       

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Feb 1960

MRS. ELLA ELIZA WEAVER Dies

            Mrs. Ella Eliza Weaver, 89, died Monday, February 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the Staunton Hospital. She had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Craig at 384 East Elizabeth St. in Harrisonburg, Va., for 23 years.

            Mrs. Weaver was the daughter of John Smelser and Eliza Nichols, both deceased, of Page County and was born on Feb. 18, 1870. She was married to the late James Weaver and was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            She is survived by the following children, Mrs. Nellie Craig, Harrisonburg, Va., Mrs. Mary Wilburn, Harvey, Illinois, Luther Weaver, Rileyville, Va., and John Weaver, Edinburg, Va.  She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 82 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held at the Bradley Funeral Home (today) Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Judson Baldwin officiating. Interment will be in the Weaver Cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Apr 1965

Death of MRS. MARY E. WEAVER

            Mrs. Mary Elmer Weaver, 74, of Stanley, widow of Ira D. Weaver, died Sunday, April 25, 1965, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m., from the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley, with the Reverend John W. Henderson officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

            Born June 6, 1894, in Stanley, she was a daughter of the late David and Rebecca Rogers Painter.

            She is survived by two sons, Floyd and Charles Weaver, of Falls Church; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Blosser, of Luray, and Mrs. Marie Seekford, of Stanley; one brother, Russell Painter, of Stanley; one sister, Mrs. Edith Hilliard, of Stanley; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.                                                                                   

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Dec 1960***

SHENANDOAH SECTION

MRS. ELLA F. WEEKLY

            Mrs. Ella Florence Weekly, 92, widow of William Weekly, and a resident of the Mt. Zion Church Community, near Mt. Solon, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, December 11th, at the home of her son, Gordon L. Weekly...

            A daughter of the late Gordon Baugher and Nellie Shifflett Baugher, she was born June 3, 1868 at Swift Run, where she spent her early life. She later resided in the McGaheysville section, and for the past fifty five years lived in the Mt. Solon community. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church.

            She is survived by two children with whom she had been making her home, Gordon L. Weekly, of Mt. Solon, and Mrs. Ralph Guyer, of Mt. Crawford. She also leaves eleven grandchildren, and a number of great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. John H. (Rebecca) Comer and Mrs. Frank P. (Fannie) Comer, both of Shenandoah; Mrs. George (Anna) Baugher, of Elkyon, and Mrs. Harry (Lula) Osborne, of Pleasant Valley. Her husband, William Weekly, died March 21, 1921. Two sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death.

            Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, with her pastor, the Rev. Fred Edge officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carl V. Hinkle. Burial took place in the adjacent Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Nov 1968

MRS. EVERETT WILSON

            Mrs. Anna Bell Wilson, 78, of Fredericksburg and widow of Everett Wilson, formerly of Page County, died Friday, Nov. 15, at her home.

            A funeral service was conducted Monday at the Summerduck Baptist Church in Fauquier by the Rev. James W. Collison and Elder James E. Alderton. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Lillie Heflin, Mrs. Ruby Curtis and Mrs. Ida Jacobs, all of Fauquier, Mrs. Dorothy Sanborn, of Alexandria, Mrs. Maggie De Flippo of Prince William, Mrs. Pearl Manuel and Mrs. Mary Heard, both of Stafford and Mrs. Edna Mae Stables of Richmond; four sons, Adrian E. Wilson of Fauquier, Ralph R. Wilson of Alexandria and Thomas and William W. Wilson, both of Stafford; 49 grandchildren and 75 great grandchildren. One daughter is deceased.                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Oct 1965

GEORGE F. WILSON Passes Away

            George F. Wilson, 58, of Stanley, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 1965, after spending ten days in the University of Virginia Hospital. He had been in ill health for the past six months.

            On November 17, 1906, he was born to the union of the late Ella B. Stoneberger and Charles S. Wilson.

            Prior to his death and illness, Mr. Wilson had been employed as a carpenter.

            His wife, Minnie Lee Good, whom he married on July 30, 1925, preceded him in death on May 10, 1965.

            Last rites took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 1965, at the Hawksbill Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder A.F. Sudduth officiating. Interment took place in the family cemetery.

            Surviving are two sons, Maurice Wilson, of Luray, and George F. Wilson Jr., of Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel M. Gray, of Stanley and Miss Mary F. Wilson, at home. Four grandchildren and five sisters, Mrs. Laura Painter, Mrs. Florence Cave, and Mrs. Essie M. Good, of Stanley; Mrs. Lena B. Welch, of Winchester and Mrs. Edna M. Phillips, of Falls Church, also survive. Two sisters and two brothers are deceased.                      

Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jan 1966           

LILLIE MAE WILSON

            Mrs. Lillie Mae Wilson, of Stanley, died Friday, January 21, 1966, at 9:30 a.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient for only one hour. She had been in failing health for several years. She was 85 years of age.

            Mrs. Wilson was born in Smithfield, W.Va., on May 15, 1879. Her parents, Henry and Betty Gruber Southard are both deceased.

            Her only survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Cora Richards, of Stanley, nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Her husband, Charles Wilson, and two brothers preceded her in death.

            The funeral for Mrs. Wilson was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday January 23, by the Rev. James D. Smith, from the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with burial in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.                                                                                                        

Page News & Courier Thursday 12 Dec 1968

MARY ELLA WILSON

            Mary Ella Wilson, 89, of Luray died 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient two days.

            A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. William Moon Jr. Burial will be in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 19, 1879 and was a daughter of the late William C. and Pamala Ann Smelser Wilson. She was a member of the Methodist faith.               

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1965

MRS. MINNIE LEE WILSON Succumbs

            Mrs. Minnie Lee Wilson, 57, of Stanley, died Monday, May 10, 1965, at 4 p.m., in Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for nine weeks. Mrs. Wilson had been in ill health for the past year.

            Funeral services will be conducted Thursday (today) at 2 p.m., from the Hawksbill Primitive Baptist Church with Elders A.F. Sudduth and Carlton Mason officiating. Interment will be in the Family Plot.

            Born August 14, 1908, in Stanley, she was a daughter of Mrs. Mattie S. Jenkins Good and the late Amos Good. She was a member of the Hawksbill Primitive Baptist Church.

            Besides her husband, George F. Wilson, whom she married on July 30, 1925, she is survived by two sons, Maurice Wilson, of Luray; George F. Wilson, Jr., of Stanley; and two daughters, Mrs. Hazel M. Gray, and Miss Mary F. Wilson, of Stanley; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Ivan Good and Kirby Good, of Stanley. Three brothers preceded her in death.                                                                                                                     

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Feb 1969

MRS. VIRGINIA F. WILSON

            Mrs. Virginia Florence Wilson, 86, of Luray died 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient three days. She had been in failing health four months.

            She was born Aug. 23, 1882 at Stanley and was a daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Painter Foltz.

            She was a member of the Hawksbill Primitive Baptist Church.

            Her husband, Hubert V. Wilson, whom she married Dec. 18, 1902, died Dec. 12, 1961.

            Surviving are four sons, Kenneth M. and Warren H., both of Luray, H. Edward of Stanley and Vernon of Buena Vista; four daughters, Mrs. Roy (Lola) Bradley and Mrs. Ross (Pearl) Cave, both of Luray, Mrs. Floyd (Thelma) Housden and Mrs. Claude (Stella) Good both of Stanley; 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. One son is deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Charles Alderton, assisted by Elder Albert F. Sudduth. Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery at Stanley.                                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 May 1962***

JOHN W. WOOD Passes At 89

            John William Wood, 89, well known Rileyville resident, died unexpectedly at 8:30 p.m., Monday, May 14th at his home at Rileyville...

            A son of the late Benny Wood and Rebecca Roberts Wood, he was born in Page County on June 22, 1872. Mr. Wood was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Susie L. Hill, is deceased. In 1919, he was married to Miss Pearl Hill, who survives him with the following children: Mrs. Ollie Wendell and Mrs. Ruth Clark, of Baltimore, Md.; Elsie Wood of Luray; Mrs. Wanda Kibler, William Wood and Emmett Wood of Rileyville. Three brothers, Raymond Wood, Ernest Wood and Buce Wood of Rileyville and one sister, Mrs. Rena Beylor of Elkton, also survive as do 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

            The funeral service was held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Judson Baldwin officiating. Interment was in the Wood Family Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 May 1969

MRS. ROSIE BELLE WOOD

            Mrs. Rosie Belle Wood, 71, of Rileyville died 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient two days. She had been in failing health two months.

            She was born Jan. 30, 1898 in Madison County and was a daughter of the late Aldrich and Barbara Smith Nicholson. She was a member of the Rileyville Methodist Church.

            Harrison M. Wood, whom she married Aug. 2, 1921, died July 1, 1960.

            Surviving are three sons, C. Cecil and Roger, both of Rileyville, and Harrison Jr. of Luray; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Smith of Luray; Mrs. Barbara Bosley of Stanley; Mrs. Isabelle Sheeler of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Ruby Lamb of Newport News; two brothers, Jack and Roy Nicholson, both of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Alger of Rileyville and Mrs. Molly Johnson of Ranson, W.Va. and 22 grandchildren. One brother is deceased.

            Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Rileyville Baptist Church by the Rev. J. Blaine Blubaugh. Burial was in the Rileyville Cemetery.                                              

Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jan 1966

CECIL H. WOODWARD Dies

            Cecil Hunter Woodward, 50, of 42 East Seventh Street, Frederick, Maryland, died suddenly Friday, December 24, 1965, as the result of a heart attack.

            He was a son of the late Daniel Miller Woodward and Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Hoak Woodward, of Feagaville. He was born in Luray and moved in his early life to Maryland with his family.

            He was employed by the Mehrle F. Wachter and Son Plumbing Firm, of Frederick.

            He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge 1067, and the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 371.

            He leaves his mother, his wife, Mrs. Alta Watcher Woodward, two step-sons, Norman Stull and Fred Stull, of Frederick; three step-daughters, Mrs. George Angelberger, of Walkersville, Mrs. Donald Wolfe, of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Willard Brown, of Jefferson; a brother, David M. Woodward, of Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. Mehrle Shriner, of Thurmont, Mrs. J.M. Smallwood, of College Park, and Mrs. Charles E. Shorb, of Point of Rocks; 12 step-grandchildren, a step great-grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Last rites were conducted on Wednesday, December 29, from the Etchison Funeral Home with the Rev. Roland C. Hobbs, assistant pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment took place in the Mt. Oliver Cemetery.                                

Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1965

Death of MRS. LILLIE C. YAGER

            Mrs. Lillie C. Yager, 81, of Stanley, died Monday, February 1, at 10:00 a.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for one week.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 3, at 2:00 p.m., at Bethlehem Church with the Rev. O.L. Martin officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

            Born August 8, 1883, in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Captolia Thomas Cave. She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.

            Her husband, John W. Yager, preceded her in death on December 22, 1956.

            She is survived by three sons, Walter Yager and Daniel Yager, of Stanley, and Julian Yager, of Wheaton, Md.; three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Seal, of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia; Mrs. Winona Gorman, of Stanley, and Mrs. Clara Henry, of Ranson, West Virginia; and one sister, Mrs. Josie Southard, of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia.                                                                                                                                 

Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 May 1968

JACOB T. YOUNG

            Jacob Theodore Youmg, 94, of Stanley, died 11:15 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for two days. He had been in failing health for several years.

            Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Leake’s Chapel Church by the Rev. Curtis Coffman, the Rev. William Rodeffer and Elder Clarence Schram. Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Mr. Young was born Sept. 21, 1873, and was a son of the late Martin L. and Lydia C. Foltz Young. He was a member of the Leake’s Chapel Church of the Brethren.

            On Nov. 22, 1899, he married Laura B. Seekford, who died May 8, 1948.

            Surviving are four sons, Marion Young, Alvin Young and Rufus Young, all of Stanley, and Leonard Young of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Hamil of Hagerstown, Md.; 17 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. One son, one brother and one sister are deceased.                                           

Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Apr 1963***

SIMON EDWARD YOUNG Dies at 71

            Simon Edward Young, 71, a farmer of the Rileyville section, died Sunday, April 14th at 7:40 a.m. in the Newton Baker Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia...

            A son of the late Anthony and Mary Richard Young, he was born March 25, 1892 in Madison County, Virginia. He was a veteran of World War I and belonged to the Pentecostal Church. On May 15th, 1917, he married the former Mamie Ida Bailey, who survives.

            Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Aubrey L. Young, of Rileyville, Edward C. Young, of Washington, D.C., and Sgt. Paul D. Young, of Manassas; seven daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Gissey, of Hollywood, Florida; Mrs. Golda Parker, of Palatka, Florida; Mrs. Ruth Henry, and Mrs. Jean Henry, of Bentonville; Mrs. Gladys Deavers, of Rileyville, and Mrs. Juanita Foster and Mrs. Thelma Foster, both of Flint Hill, Va. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Lansberry, of Riverton and Mrs. Rosa Lansberry, of Rileyville; one brother, William Young, of Rileyville, and thirty one grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17th, at the Bradley Funeral Home. The Rev. John Henderson officiated. Interment was in the Rileyville Cemetery...

Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1963***

WM. A. YOUNG Dies At 78

           William Ambrose Young, age 78, of Rileyville, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, June 8th, in the Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for six weeks. He had been in failing health for one year.

           A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Anthony Young and Mary Richards Young.

           Mr. Young, a carpenter by trade, was a member of the Rileyville Brethren Church. He was never married.

           Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Sarah Lansberry, of Front Royal, and Mrs. Rosa Lansberry of Rileyville. Three sisters are three brothers are deceased.

           The last rites were conducted by the Rev. O.L. Martin in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11th. He was buried in the family cemetery.

Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Nov 1968

JOHN WESLEY YOWELL

            The funeral for John Wesley Yowell, 58, of Luray, was conducted Tuesday, Npv. 19 at the Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper by the Rev. Dott Bryan. Burial was in Etlan Church Cemetery at Etlan.

            Mr. Yowell died Sunday, Nov. 17, at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient several weeks.

            He was born Aug. 31, 1912 in Madison County and was a son of John M. Yowell and the late Ella Yowell.

            Besides his father, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Weakley Yowell, and a son, Wayne A. Yowell of Strasburg.                                                                               

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