Kiser Family Genealogy Notes
Page Co., Virginia
Obituaries
Mark B. Arslan
407 Highlands Lake Drive
Cary, NC 27518-9167
Kiser Web Site: http://arslanmb.org/kiser/kiser.html
26 August 2003
Obituaries from the Page News & Courier
(Note: Many of these came from Judith Campbell. Her e-mail address is (1998): jcamp-
13 Oct 1966 {6983}
Alther, Armond Dewey (#713713/1)
age 66 yrs. of Luray died 10 Oct 1966. Born 25 Oct 1899 at Kimball, Va. s/o the late J. William
& Flora Shenk Alther. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery. Wife, Edith Sedwick. Brothers,
Ernest S. Alther of Martinsburg, WV., Floyd Alther of Waynesboro & Wheeler Alther of Lu-
ray. Sisters, Mrs. Frank Kershner of Falling Waters, WV. & Mrs. Gilbert Beahm of Waynes-
boro. A number of nieces & nephews.
23 Oct 1980 {6978}
Atwood, Bertie M. (#6A78)
age 94 yrs. of Luray died 22 Oct 1980. Born 25 Apr 1886 in Page Co. d/o the late Isaac & Luretta
Strickler Huffman. Married 25 Oct 1901 John W. Atwood who died 23 May 1936. Sons,
Fred M., Franklin W. & Ruben L. Atwood all of Luray, E. Lee Atwood of Richmond, E. R.
Atwood of Glen Allen. Daughters, Mabel L. Atwood of Luray, Nina E. Miller of Luray, Rena
M. Walker of Front Royal & Iva C. Huffman of Monongahela, Pa. 26 grandchildren, 44 great
grandchildren & 11 great-great grandchildren. Burial in the Atwood Family cemetery at Ri-
leyville.
25 May 1961 {6979}
Atwood, Floyd Ervin (#6A782)
age 55 yrs. died 23 May 1961 in the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. Born at Ri-
leyville, Va. 21 Jun 1905 s/o the Mrs. Bertie M. Huffman & the late John W. Atwood. Mar-
ried 29 Aug 1929 Ruth Irene Tobin. Daughter, Mrs. Harry (Betty Jane) Smith of Luray. Sis-
ters, Mrs. Glen (Iva) Huffman of Monongahela, Pa., Mrs. Paul (Nina) Miller of Rileyville,
Mrs. Lester (Rena) Walker of Front Royal & Mabel Atwood of Washington, DC. Brothers,
Fred M. Atwood & Franklin Atwood of Luray, Harry Atwood of Stanley, Lee Atwood &
John Atwood of Richmond, Ray Atwood of Ellerson, Va. & Reuben Atwood of Rileyville. 3
grandchildren. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery in Luray.
26 May 1936 {6980}
Atwood, John D. (#6A78/1)
about 55 yrs. died 22 May 1936 at Luray, Va. He married Bertie Huffman d/o the late Mrs. Luret-
ta Huffman & a sister of James W. Huffman & Misses Nina & Lula Huffman. Children, Iva
Huffman of Monongahela, Pa., Nina Miller of Rileyville, Floyd, Fred, Franklin, Harry, Lee &
Roy Atwood & Mabel & Rhoda Atwood. Interment in the cemetery at Rileyville.
25 Oct 1979 {6982}
Bagby, Roy Clinton (#4142142/1)
age 68 yrs. of Fort Wayne, In. died 14 Oct 1979. Born 21 Jun 1911 at Bluefield, WV. His 1st
wife Marguerite Hockman died 01 Nov 1978. Mother, Hattie Dore Bagby of Culpeper, sur-
vives. 2nd wife, Delores Cashman Bagby. Daughters, Frances Ray of Indianapolis, In. &
Joyce Pedley of Edina, MN. Brother, Lewis Bagby of Waynesboro. 3 grandsons & a grand-
daughter. Burial in the IOOF Cemetery of Roann, Indianapolis, In.
13 May 1937 {6984}
Biedler, Henry W. (#4349/1)
age 83 yrs. died 10 May 1937 at Culpeper, Va. Interment in Fairview Cemetery at Culpeper, Va.
Grandsons, Claude Smith, William Wolfersberger, Lauche Yowell, William Thornburn, Reid
Biedler & John Henry Biedler. Widow, Annie Laura Biedler. Married 53 yrs. Children, John
K. Biedler, Luther & Vernon Biedler, Mrs. Wilbur Smith, Mrs. C. M. Yowell & Lucy Arion.
19 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.
7 Apr 1960 {6985}
Blosser, Olive Susan (#64151)
age 72 yrs. died 03 Apr 1960 at Luray, Va. Born at Stony Man 06 May 1887 d/o the late Daniel
C. Blosser & Betty Comer Blosser. Never married. Brothers, Rev. Floyd Blosser of Gordons-
ville, Va., William F. Blosser & Lynwood C. Blosser of Luray & Ray A. Blosser of Winches-
ter, Va. Sisters, Ethel Bumgardner of Luray, Iva Shenk of Baltimore, Md. & Mary Shenk of
Seat Pleasant, Md. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
15 Mar 1938 {6986}
Bricker, Myrtie Kite (#43823)
about 50 yrs. of Stanley dropped dead Monday at Roanoke while at the bedside of her husband,
A. A. Bricker, who was a patient in the Roanoke Hospital. d/o Mr. & Mrs. S. E. Kite of Stan-
ley. Children, Lewis Bricker, Austin Bricker, Claire Bricker. Sister, Charlotte Kerrick. Broth-
er, Lloyd Kite. Deceased brothers, Harry & Sam Kite.
8 Apr 1938 {6987}
Brown, Fannie Belle (#4564)
age 77 yrs. died Wednesday in Harrisonburg, Va. d/o the late Thomas Jefferson & Amanda Kite
Dovel. w/o Dr. F. M. Brown. Children, Mrs. F. C. Settle of Cherrydale, Va., Mrs. Lena (Jas.)
Gochenour of Harrisonburg, Mrs. Glenn Shomo of Harrisonburg, Mrs. Figgett of Harrison-
burg, James Brown of Luray, Walter Brown of Arlington & Garnet Brown of Shenandoah.
Brothers & sisters, I. N. Dovel, Clarence Dovel, Victor Dovel, Mrs. James Snapp, Mrs. D. L.
Huffman & Thomas Dovel, who is deceased. Funeral at Harrisonburg.
12 Jan 1932 {6988}
Brubaker, Ella (#4395/1)
died at Washington DC. last Friday. w/o Hunter O. Brubaker. d/o John Grove (decd.). Daughter,
Mrs. Augusta Coe. Son, Lawrence Brubaker. Two half brothers, Arthur A. & Harry W.
Grove. Two half sisters, Mrs. Jessie Hershberger & Miss Anita Grove. Five grandchildren.
Deceased daughter, Louise died age 17. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery in Luray, Va.
5 Jan 1911 {6989}
Brubaker, infant son of Lee (#43925)
died 31 Dec 1910 at Luray, Page, Va. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
12 Jan 1932 {6990}
Bruce, George W. (#75422)
age 54 yrs. shot himself with a .22 calibre rifle Saturday at his store near Elkton. His youngest
brother, Sergeant Harry Bruce was the first Rockingham Co. soldier killed in the World War.
Another brother L. H. Bruce is mayor of Elkton.
1 Sep 1949 {6991}
Brumback, Nannie (#42111)
age 82 yrs. died Sunday at Hagerstown, Md. d/o A. H. Keyser & Belle Kite Keyser. w/o Frank C.
Brumback who died in 1913. Sons, Vernon Brumback & Dr. L. H. Brumback. Daughter, Ed-
na Brooks is dead. Sisters & brothers, Mrs. Clee Koontz of Elkton, Mrs. Betty Bailey of Stan-
ley, Mrs. Lucian Aylor & Mrs. Sam Aylor of Culpeper Co., Mrs. S. M. Huffman of Luray, W.
N. Keyser of Washington, DC. & Harry Keyser of Stanley. 3 grandchildren & 5 great grand-
children. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery in Luray, Va.
1 Oct 1920 {6992}
Buracker, Jacob (#4355)
died Sunday at Staunton, Va. Wife - Nealie Bailey d/o George Bailey. Brothers & sisters - J.
Martin Buracker, Samuel A. Buracker, Mrs. Bettie Judy, Emma Kite (Missouri). Mr. Burack-
er lived at Stanley, Va. Burial in the E. L. Kiblinger graveyard.
18 Dec 1975 {6993}
Carvell, Virginia Josie (#61586)
age 67 yrs. of Rileyville died 11 Dec 1975. Born 21 Apr 1907 in Page Co. d/o the late Robert L.
& Lucy Knisley Good. Married 28 Dec 1928 Frank Carvell. Sons, Lewis F. Carvell of Berry-
ville, Robert E. Carvell of Luray & Albert J. Carvell of Alexandria. Daughter, Marilyn Glad-
well of Luray. Sister, Louise Beylor of Rileyville. 7 grandchildren. Burial in the Rileyville
Cemetery.
13 Mar 1952 {6997}
Comer, Cornelia Bailey (#4355/1)
age 88 yrs. died 07 Mar 1952 at Stewart Gray Nursing Home in Richmond. Native of Page Co.
was born on 08 May 1863 d/o the late George Bailey & Jean Jasper Bailey. Twice married,
her husbands, Jacob R. Buracker & Andrew J. Comer are dead. Stepdaughter, Mrs. Eugene
Weaver. Nephews, Harry Kiblinger of Shenandoah & Frank Kiblinger of Stanley. Burial in
the Kiblinger Cemetery near Marksville.
31 Jul 1936 {6998}
Comer, Ernest Newton (#7129A/1)
age 46 yrs. s/o Mr. and the late Mrs. Andrew Comer died at Comertown 27 Jul 1936. Married in
1910 to Miss Lottie Dovel d/o Mr. & Mrs. Beuregard Dovel. Brothers, Elmer & Amos Com-
er. Four sisters, Laura (Mrs. Marshall Cubbage) of Honeyville, Delilah (Mrs. Ross Dovel) of
Stanley, Lydia (Mrs. Eunice Maye) of Comertown, Effie (Mrs. Herman Maye) of Crooked
Run. Seven children, Emil Comer of Cumberland, Md., Paul, Inez, Leda, Thurman, Melvin &
Eddie Roland, only 3 yrs. old, at home. Interment in the U. B. Cemetery.
4 Mar 1948 {6999}
Comer, Mollie Elizabeth (#6413/1)
wife of the late Isaac S. Comer, passed this life Tuesday evening at her home near Mt. Zion
church. Funeral services will be held Friday at Mt. Zion church. The deceased was the
daughter of the late Hamilton and Matilda Spitler Varner and had spent her entire life in Page
county. She is the last of a family of ten children. Had she lived until April 3rd she would
have reached her 85th birthday. On November 23, 1886 she married Isaac S. Comer, who
preceded her in death in 1926.
21 Nov 1974 {7000}
Dovel, Benjamin Franklin (#71293)
age 91 yrs. of Stanley, Va. died in Nov 1974. Burial in the SDA Cemetery. Born 28 Oct 1883 in
Page Co. s/o the late Abram B. & Henrietta Strole Dovel. 1st wife, Berta P. Housden. 2nd
wife, Mittie L. Good. Both deceased. Sons, Bernard Dovel of Shenandoah & Elby Dovel of
Stanley, Va. Daughters, Beatrice Batman of Quincy, Mi. & Gladys Housden of Stanley. Sis-
ters, Mollie Stoneberger of Washington, DC. & Mrs. Eddie Comer of Shenandoah. 7 grand-
children & 7 great grandchildren. (issue 21 Nov 1974)
6 Feb 1975 {7001}
Dovel, Carl Edgar (#744A7)
age 67 yrs. of Elkton died 15 Jan 1975 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 12 Sep 1907 in
Rockingham Co. s/o the late Isaac Newton & Jeannett Meadows Dovel. Married 12 Aug
1932 Laurene Grimsley. Children, Shelby Blosser of Elkton, Ray Dovel of Elkton & Der-
wood Dovel of Shenandoah. Sisters, Maude Huffman & Nettie Sellers both of Shenandoah.
Brother, Ervin Dovel of Elkton. 5 grandchildren. Burial in St. Peter's EUB Church at Humes
Run.
28 Apr 1922 {7618}
Dovel, Dinna (#712)
of near Luray, the oldest woman of Page County died at her home at Honeyville at the remarka-
ble age of 102 years 6 months & 11 days. Mrs. Dovel is survived by 4 children, 40 grandchil-
dren, 52 great grandchildren & 21 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Dovel was married at the
age of 16 to Adam Dovel & a large number of children were born to this union, among them
being a daughter who died 2 years ago at the age of 82. She was 7 years of age when Thomas
Jefferson died.
6 Feb 1914 {7003}
Dovel, Ruth Virginia (#45679)
infant of I. N. Dovel died last Friday from whooping cough. Sisters & brothers survive. Interment
in Evergreen Cemetery.
20 Dec 1973 {7004}
Emerson, Elmer Lee (#61514)
age 88 yrs. died 17 Dec 1973 at Luray, Va. Born 24 Nov 1885 in Page Co. d/o the late James W.
& Harriet Good Wood. Married 12 Dec 1906 Milton E. Emerson who died 07 Jun 1940.
Sons, Everett L. Emerson of Hagerstown, Md. & Keith H. Emerson of Luray. Daughters,
Thelma E. Nevitt of Luray & Geraldine Hockman of Front Royal. 6 grandchildren & 4 great
grandchildren. Burial at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
8 Apr 1938 {6970}
Foltz, Forrest (#418174)
age about 20 yrs. s/o Mr. & Mrs. John W. Foltz died 07 Apr 1938 at Alma, Va. Brothers & sis-
ters, Mrs. Amy Good, Edith Foltz, Leo, Lefton & Ray Foltz. Burial in the Alma Lutheran
church cemetery.
22 Jun 1937 {6971}
Foltz, Hubert C. (#4198)
age 69.3.0 died Thursday at Newport, Va. Married Miss Lanie Huffman, d/o of the late David A.
Huffman. Children, Elby, Raymond & Irah Foltz of this county, Mrs. (Myrtle) Herbert Baker
of Newport, Mrs. Marvie (Linda) Kite of Shenandoah & Mrs. Noah (Ada) Foltz of Grove
Hill. s/o John P. Foltz. Brother, J. Ashby Foltz. Sisters, Mrs. Ella Strole & Mrs. Casper
Printz. Interment in the Grove Hill Cemetery.
15 Oct 1937 {6972}
Foltz, James (#414638)
age 16 yrs. s/o Clarence Foltz, was killed Tuesday morning on his way to school at Sommerset,
VA. He was the youngest child.
12 Jul 1938 {6973}
Foltz, John W. (#4147)
age 84 yrs. died 08 Jul 1938 at Newport, Page Co. Brother, Dave Foltz of Shenandoah. Sons,
Vernon, Homer & Mohler Foltz. Daughters, (Effie) Mrs. Clarence Shuler & (Grace) Mrs.
Frank Louderback. One son, Hiram died in young manhood. Mr. Foltz was twice married,
1st, Elizabeth Kite d/o William Kite, 2nd, Ida Lohr. s/o the late Joe & Eva Foltz. 12 grand-
children & 4 great grandchildren. Interment in the cemetery at the Brick church.
5 Jun 1975 {6974}
Foltz, Mamie Virginia (#418B6/1)
of Harrisonburg died Saturday. Born in Rockingham Co. d/o the A. K. & Mollie Robinson
Bowman. Married 22 Apr 1924, Floyd A. Foltz. Daughter, Mrs. Otis L. Duke of Franklin,
Ky. Son, Billy B. Foltz of Harrisonburg. Brother, Lester Bowman.
18 Dec 1975 {6975}
Foltz, William (#41468)
age 80 yrs. of Shenandoah died 12 Dec 1975 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 20 Aug 1895 in Page Co.
s/o Jacob P. & Laura Snyder Foltz. 1st wife, May Irene Foltz died in Aug of 1930. 2nd wife,
Mary Elizabeth Karnes died in Nov of 1965. Sons, Earl Page Foltz & Roy Lee Foltz both of
Shenandoah. Daughters, Mary Ann Manby of Alexandria & Dorothy Loraine Wheeler of
Rockville, Md. Six grandchildren. Burial in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.
23 May 1968 {6976}
Frazier, John E. “Bub” (#673322)
age 68 yrs. died Sunday at Shenandoah, Va. Born 18 Mar 1900 s/o the late John W. & Ola Lou-
derback Frazier. Wife, Lura Secrist Frazier. Daughters, Mrs. Philip E. (Fern) Ruffner & Mrs.
G. Edwin (Dorothy) Dutrow, both of Shenandoah. Son, Glenn Dale Frazier at home. 3 grand-
children. Sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Eula Mae) Rinaca, Mrs. Paul (Louise) Hansbrough, both of
Shenandoah & Mrs. Murrel (Anna) Partlow of Aldie, Va. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran
Church Cemetery.
18 Jul 1946 {6977}
Frazier, William (#673331)
age 43 yrs. died 12 Jul 1946 at Grove Hill, Page Co. s/o Arthur Frazier. Born 02 May 1904. Mar-
ried 19 Jan 1922 Anna Knupp. Children, Forrest Frazier, A. B. Frazier & James Frazier, Ca-
therine, Joan & Janice Frazier. Sister, Vada Hammock. Funeral at Grove Hill United Brethren
Church.
29 Aug 1974 {7005}
Gander, William Martin (#4345311)
age 42 yrs. of Luray died 25 Aug 1974. Born 21 Sep 1931 in page Co. s/o Henry M. Gander &
the late Mildred Brubaker Gander. Married 17 Oct 1951 Wanda Jean Hilliard. Son, Larry
Martin Gander. Daughter, Judy Lane Gander. Brother, Edward B. Gander. Sister, Mary Lee
Munson. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
16 Dec 1938 {7006}
Gochenour, Edna Huffman (#413623)
age 32 yrs. w/o Paul Gochenour of Maurertown, died 13 Dec 1938 at Woodstock. d/o James
Huffman & the late Mrs. Kate Huffman of Page Co. Sisters, Mrs. Bertha Atwood & Kathleen
Huffman. Brothers, Lloyd, Robert & Harry Huffman, Glenn & Melvin Huffman in Pennsyl-
vania.
16 Nov 1972 {7007}
Good, Roland J. (#61575)
age 75 yrs. of Districts Heights, Md. died 14 Nov 1972. Born 19 Jan 1897 in Page Co. s/o the late
Hiram J. & Sarah Comer Good. Wife, Faye Bumgardner. Daughters, Margaret Osborne of
District Heights, Md. & Cleo Farr of St. Petersburg, Fl. Brother, Elon Good of Rileyville, Va.
Sisters, Olive Lewis & Clara Ritenour both of Hagerstown, Md. 4 grandchildren & 4 great
grandchildren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery. (issue 16 Nov 1972)
12 Apr 1932 {7008}
Hanson, Ida (#4177)
age 72 yrs. widow of Solon Hanson died at Newport Sunday with paralysis. d/o Reuben Walton
(decd.). Sisters, Mrs. P. N. Shuler of Bixler's Ferry & Mrs. J. C. Roudabush of Shenandoah.
Her husband was accidentally killed about 5 yrs. ago. Two sons, Harry of Newport & Melvin
of PA; 4 daughters, Mrs. James Shuler of Port Republic, Mrs. Herman Smith of Stanley &
Misses Maude & Nora Hanson of Newport. Interment in the family cemetery.
9 Feb 1905 {7009}
Hanson, Maggie (#41773)
age 20 yrs. died Feb 1905 at Bixler's Ferry, Page, Va. from a complication of diseases. Unmar-
ried; d/o Solon Hanson of Newport. Died at the home of her aunt Mrs. P. N. Shuler. Inter-
ment in Green Hill Cemetery.
10 Feb 1931 {7010}
Higgs, Samuel (#4183/1)
died on Friday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Perry Foltz at Newport,
where he had been making his home. His wife who was a d/o James Foltz, died 8 or 10 years
ago. His surviving children are Mrs. William Seekford, of Alma, Mrs. Ally Wilson, of New-
port, Mrs. Annie Brazzell, Mrs. Bessie Cousins of Oakland, Il., John Higgs of Newport &
Amos Higgs of Naked Creek. Also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Foltz of Newport & Mrs. Flora
Shaw of Pittsburgh. Interment in the Newport Cemetery.
25 Oct 1979 {7011}
Hill, Vera (#82821)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 24 Oct 1979 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 12 Apr 1894 in Page
Co. d/o the late Hubert & Viola Kite McDaniel. Her husband, William B. Hill died 26 Mar
1968. Son, Lynn Hill of Shenandoah. Sister, Mae Eppard of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren.
30 Jan 1914 {7012}
Huffman, Albert (#6C3/1)
age 76.11.19 died 25 Jan 1914 at Page Co., Va. Born 12 Feb 1888 at Page Co., Va. Wife - Mary
Jane Strole. Children - Mrs. V. C. Keyser, A. S. Huffman, Mrs. Polly A. Coffman, Mrs. Mary
F. Keyser, 13 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Married 03 Dec 1857. Buried on the
homeplace.
3 Dec 1940 {7013}
Huffman, Allie V. (#41329/1)
age 54 yrs. w/o Samuel A. J. Huffman died Friday in Harrisonburg, Va. Brother-in-law, Amos
Huffman. Born 11 Dec 1885 near Tenth Legion. d/o Mrs. Mary Hannah Lohr Driver & the
late John H. Driver. Married 11 Dec 1907. Daughter, Mrs. Gladys Darr. Brother, Willie Driv-
er. One infant child is dead. Funeral services were held from the Fairview Church of the
Brethren. Burial in a nearby cemetery.
7 Jul 1966 {7015}
Huffman, Ella May (#41322/1))
age 85 yrs. died 24 Jun 1966 at Bridgewater, Va. Born in Page Co. 13 Jan 1881 d/o the late John
Thomas & Laura Miller Sours. Married 25 Dec 1895 William H. Huffman who died 08 Aug
1952. Daughter, Bessie Strickler of Pulaski. Sons, Leo Huffman of Harrisonburg, Joe B. &
Lester W. Huffman both of Roanoke, Nelson T. & Arthur S. Huffman both of Bridgewater.
Sisters, Mrs. N. H. Clark of Luray & Mrs. R. C. Payne of Scottsville. 6 grandchildren & 11
great grandchildren. Burial in the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Bridgewater, Va.
17 Jun 1971 {7016}
Huffman, Glenn Spitler (#413621)
age 68 yrs. of Monongahela, Pa. died 10 Jun 1971 of a cerebral hemorrhage. Born at Stanley 06
Feb 1903 s/o the late James W. & Kathryn Spitler Huffman. Wife, Iva Atwood. Son, Maurice
Huffman of Monongahela. Daughter, Mrs. D. Frank (Elsie) Smith Jr. of Elizabeth, Pa. 5
brothers, Lloyd C., Harry L. & Ray W. Huffman all of Luray, Robert C. Huffman of Pensaco-
la, Fl. & Melvin L. Huffman of Palamyra, Pa. Sisters, Mrs. Fred M. (Bertha) Atwood & Mrs.
Harry (Kathleen) Atwood both of Luray. Burial in the Monongahela Cemetery.
8 Aug 1889
Huffman, Isaac (#815 ???)
age 62 yrs. died Aug 1889 at Luray, Page, Va. from cancer of the face. Surviving - wife & 8
children.
23 Feb 1888 {7017}
Huffman, Jacob S. (Mrs.) (#2117)
died Feb 1888 in the Washington Territory. Thrown from a horse. Husband - Jacob S. Huffman
of Abram. Mrs. Huffman before marriage was Miss Zirkle. Leaves a number of children.
21 Sep 1937 {7018}
Huffman, Louvenia Florence (#7128)
age 78.9.22 died Sunday at Honeyville, Page Co. w/o A. S. Huffman. Children, S. M. Huffman,
W. A. Huffman, Mrs. T. A. Foltz & Mrs. Nathan Long. 12 grandchildren & 2 great grand-
children. Brothers, A. B. Dovel, age 74 & A. L. Dovel, age 84. Sister, Mrs. Julia A. Kite Gar-
ber, age 81. Mrs. Huffman was the 8th child of 11 children. Her parents were Adam B. Do-
vel, who died age 65 yrs. & the late Dianna Shuler Dovel who died 15 yrs. ago April 28. Mrs.
Huffman was married 56 yrs. Funeral at St. Paul Lutheran (Brick) Church.
5 Jan 1923 {7019}
Huffman, Mary Jane (#6C3)
age 83 yrs. died last Friday at Honeyville, Page Co., Va. w/o Albert Huffman (decd.). Children -
A. S., Mrs. Charlie T. Keyser, Mrs. Berryman Keyser, Mrs. William E. Coffman; 14 grand-
children & 24 great grandchildren. Brothers - Philip, Solon & Isaac (in the West) Strole. In-
terment in family graveyard.
3 Dec 1903
Hutchinson, Clarence (son of #43111 ?)
age 12 yrs. died Nov 1903 in a Washington Hospital from appendicitis. s/o Dr. Wm. F. Hutchin-
son. His father was a native of Page Co., Va. (issue 03 Dec 1903)
20 Jan 1931 {7020}
Jenkins, Alma Frances (#4162414) & Jenkins, Elsie Blanche (#4162411)
Mr. & Mrs. Karl L. Jenkins of Stanley, after losing their 4 year old daughter Alma Frances on 08
January, sustained another crushing blow on Sunday when their daughter Elsie Blanche, aged
nine was taken away after a brief illness by the same virulent disease that had proven fatal to
the young sister. Elsie Blanche would have been nine years old on the 31st of this month. The
loss of the children attributed to acute septic influenza. The blow is all the greater because
Mrs. Jenkins' father W. A. Blose of near Harrisonburg died only a few weeks ago. Their sur-
viving children are Louise Agnes age 11, Aurolia Claire age 6 and Karl Lester age 2. Mr.
Jenkins is assistant principal of the Stanley High School and is the son of the Eld. John B.
Jenkins, the Old School Baptist Minister. Burial at the Alma Lutheran Church.
10 Jan 1936 {7021}
Johnson, Daisy M. (#456D/1)
age 52.3.14 born 01 May 1883 at Stanley, Va. & died on Saturday at Stephens City, Va. w/o A.
P. Johnson. d/o Andrew J. Alger. She was married 4 times: Everett Dovel, J. W. Webster,
George Neff & Mr. Johnson who survives. Sister: Mrs. Emma Dovel of Texas; brothers: E.
R. Alger of Kentucky & Gilbert Alger of Colorado. Funeral at the Adventist church in Stan-
ley.
14 Nov 1930 {6941}
Kauffman, Thomas J. (#6414/1)
died at his home on Jeremy's Run near Rileyville, Va. on Monday. Age 68.2.13 yrs. s/o the late
Joseph Kauffman of Springfield District. Brothers, Barney Kauffman of St. Louis, Mo. &
Willis Kauffman of Camden, NJ. Deceased brothers & sisters, Mrs. Lee Kibler of Kimball,
Mrs. E. Botts Shenk & Mrs. James Bumgardner of Luray, Peter Kauffman of Springfield,
Mrs. Cornelia Fleming of Luray, John Kauffman & Booton Kauffman. He was twice married,
his first wife was Hattie Roberts d/o the late Philip Roberts of Rileyville and the 2nd wife
was Mary Comer of near Stony Man. Four children by 1st marriage, Raymond Kauffman of
Rileyville & John Kauffman of Kansas are living, deceased are Addie & Pearl Kauffman.
Children by 2nd wife, Comer Kauffman of Martinsburg, WV. & Mrs. Luther Miller of Riley-
ville. Interment in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
28 Feb 1946 {6942}
Keyser, Carrie Dwyer (#4774/1)
75, died on Saturday at her home in Tom's Town. Mrs. Keyser, a native of Harrisonburg, has re-
sided in Page county since 1928. She was born on June 9, 1870 in Rockingham county, a d/o
the late James Henry Dwyer & Ada Sprinkel Dwyer. In 1891 she was united in marriage to
Thomas M. Keyser, who died several years ago. She is survived by four children, Mrs. Ma-
mie Frady, E. Leon Keyser & T. Melvin Keyser, all of Luray and Mrs. Carl (Lucille) Quin-
trell, of Shenandoah. She also leaves nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sis-
ters, Miss Annie Dwyer, of Harrisonburg, Mrs. Helen Hisey, of Staunton & a brother, John
H. Dwyer, of Cumberland, Md. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
6 May 1938 {6943}
Keyser, Carter A. (#42114)
age 65 yrs. died 28 Apr 1938 at Crest Hill, Fauquier Co. Married Frances Sutphin who died 18
Feb 1938. Children, Robert H. Keyser & Ashby Keyser of Marshall, Claude S. Keyser, C. L.
Keyser, Addie Belle Cornell & Estelle Virginia Keyser & Emma Miller Keyser of Crest Hill.
Brothers & sisters, W. N. Keyser of Washington, DC., Mrs. F. C. (Nannie) Brumback of Ha-
gerstown, Md., Geo. A. Keyser of Auburn, Ne., Mrs. Lucian Aylor of Culpeper, Va., Mrs.
Simeon Aylor of Rapidan, Va., Harry A. Keyser, Mrs. S. M. Huffman, Mrs. Clee Koontz &
Mrs. J. L. Bailey of Page Co. Burial in the Front Royal Cemetery.
2 May 1963 {6944}
Keyser, Elmer Trenton (#6C341)
Last rites were held 26 Apr 1963 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Alma. Burial in the Church
Cemetery.
17 Mar 1949 {6945}
Keyser, Lillie D. (#4773/1)
age 78 yrs. died in Roanoke, Va. last Wednesday. widow of Ernest L. Keyser. Brother-in-law, the
late W. F. Keyser. Son, Dr. Lynwood D. Keyser of Roanoke. Nephew, Robert W. Keyser.
25 Mar 1943 {6946}
Keyser, W. Elby (#61343/1)
died 10 Mar 1943 at Batavia, NY. Born at Ingham, Page Co. the s/o the late James H. Keyser.
Brothers, B. F. & Carl Keyser. 2 sons & 4 brothers. Burial in Batavia.
6 Aug 1927 {6947}
Keyser, William F. (#4772)
died at the Roanoke Hospital on Tuesday following an operation for the removal of an abdominal
tumor. He was 61 yrs. old. Born 14 Apr 1866 at Honeyville, Va. Nephew - Dr. Lynwood
Keyser age 34 yrs. and s/o Ernest L. Keyser of Roanoke. Wife - formerly Miss Pauline Al-
baugh of Baltimore. Son - Robert W. Keyser; daughter - Miss Margaret Keyser. By his first
marriage to Miss Mamie Miles of Luray he leaves one son, Harry W. Keyser. His second wife
was Miss Ada Shuler d/o of the late John W. Shuler of Grove Hill. Brothers & sisters surviv-
ing - Mrs. Carrie L. Clinedinst of New Market, Va., Ernest L. Keyser of Roanoke, Va., Tho-
mas M. Keyser of Stanley, Va., Mrs. Virgie Lias and Mrs. J. W. Holt of Bristol, Va. He was a
son of Dr. H. M. Keyser and Mrs. Nancy Kite Keyser of Honeyville. Burial in Green Hill
Cemetery, Luray, Va.
29 Jan 1976 {6948}
Kibler, Minnie J. (#61542)
age 95 yrs. of Deerfield Beach, Fl. formerly of Shenandoah died 22 Jan 1976 at Boca Raton, Fl.
Born 05 Jun 1880 at Rileyville, Va. d/o the late Mary Jane & Isaac F. P. Good. In 1897 mar-
ried Benton Kibler who died in 1952. Daughter, Mrs. H. W. Bryan of Deerfield Beach.
Brother, Marion Good of Indianapolis, In. Burial at Pompano Beach, Fl.
20 Oct 1930 {6949}
Kiblinger, Lee (#4374)
aged 67 died of double pneumonia Friday evening at the home of Dr. John F. Long on the
Hawksbill where she had made her home for more than 40 yrs. Miss Kiblinger was a d/o
Francis Kiblinger & Mrs. Angeline Kite Kiblinger, of near Mauck, several miles east of
Marksville and was born a few days less than 67 years ago at the old Kiblinger homestead
which was located near the present home of William H. Miller, in that vicinity. She leaves 2
brothers, Jacob D. Kiblinger & William A. Kiblinger, both of Fishersville, Augusta Co.; one
sister, Mrs. Flora Osborne of Westville, OH. & two half sisters, Mrs. William H. Miller &
Mrs. George Herbert Cave of near Marksville. A sister Mrs. W. Stage Modesitt, has been
dead for years. Interment in the family graveyard.
25 Oct 1979 {6950}
Kite, Adrian Pearson (#613731)
age 73 yrs. of Kingsport, TN. died 16 Oct 1979. Born in Giles Co. s/o the late Roland & Nena
Louise Kite residents of Shenandoah. He moved from Eggleston to Kingsport in 1935. Broth-
er, Duward Kite of Shenandoah. Wife, Martha Allman Kite. Son, William B. Kite of
Kingsport. 3 grandchildren, Rebecca & Mary Kite both of Kingsport & Martha Crowder of
Missouri. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
21 Nov 1974 {6951}
Kite, Floyd Seldon (#4685)
age 76 yrs. of Bridgewater died 18 Nov 1974. Born 11 Nov 1896 at Grove Hill s/o the late David
C. & Patricia Henderson Kite. Married 06 Nov 1931 Annie Laurie Furry. Son, David Poole
Kite of Woodbridge. Brother, G. Jennings Kite of Luray. Sister, Mrs. Walter Strole of Way-
nesboro. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Bridgewater.
13 Jun 1946 {6952}
Kite, Hunter (#825C)
age 67 yrs. died 09 Jun 1946 at Shenandoah, Va. s/o the late Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Kite. Sisters, Cora
Lower & Jennie Melton of Mound City, Mo. & Lina Strickler of Madison Run, Va. Brothers,
Ottie Kite, T. C. Kite & James G. Kite of Shenandoah. Burial in the UB Cemetery.
31 Aug 1928 {6953}
Kite, Jacob F. P. (#4342)
age 76 yrs. died on Wednesday at Culpeper, Va. Wife was a d/o of John Long. s/o George L.
Kite. Son - Homer C. Kite. Brothers & sisters - Daniel Kite (twin brother), Mrs. F. S. Kibler,
Mrs. Bettie Lillard, William A. Kite, Annie Biedler; Half Brother - Ashby Kite; Half sister -
Mrs. Will Grim; Deceased Brother & sisters - Mrs. John F. Long, Mrs. Lee Graves & George
L. L. Kite. Interment in the Citizens Cemetery at Culpeper, Va.
19 Apr 1918 {6954}
Kite, Jacob R. (#827)
age 78 yrs. died on Monday from old age at Leaksville, Page Co., Va. Wife #2 - Lavinia Huffman
Kite. Children - Mrs. Abe Griffith, Mrs. Joseph Kite (Missouri), Victoria Kite (Nebraska) &
John Kite all by his first wife, Miss Strole; Eula Kite by his 2nd wife. Brother - John Kite.
2nd wife was a daughter of Isaac Huffman. Interment in the family graveyard at Leaksville.
22 Jan 1932 {6955}
Kite, John D. (#829)
age 88.7.25 died, from cancer, at Grove Hill, Va. Two sons, 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter & 7
great grandchildren survive. His wife died almost 11 years ago. Interment in the cemetery
near the Brick Church.
3 Jun 1938 {6956}
Kite, John Perry (#432A)
of Orange, Va. died 26 May 1938 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Interment in Graham Ceme-
tery at Orange, VA. Age 75 yrs. s/o the late William Harrison & Rebecca Blosser Kite. Child-
ren, Mary Elizabeth Wilhoit, Virginia Beale Bazzaree & William Harrison Kite. Grandchil-
dren, Marion Lee, James Newton & Francis Beale Wilhoit, William Harrison & Jaquelin
Beale Kite & John Thomas Bazzaree. Sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Varner.
1 Feb 1938 {6957}
Kite, Lavina “Sis” Huffman (#827/2)
w/o Jacob Kite died Friday at Leaksville, Page Co. Age 85.3.25. d/o the late Isaac & Rachel
Huffman. Daughter, Mrs. Willie (Eula) Huffman. Stepchildren, John Kite, Mrs. Victoria
Kite, Mrs. Emma Griffith of Missouri & Mrs. Cassie Kite of Craig, Mo. Brothers, Joseph
Huffman, Frank Huffman & Walter Huffman. Sisters, Mrs. Charles Sours, Mrs. Thomas Do-
vel & Ellen Huffman & a brother, Hubert Huffman is deceased. Interment in the Leaksville
Church Cemetery.
1 Sep 1922 {6958}
Kite, Marie (#82573)
age 5 yrs. died on Wednesday at Shenandoah, Va. from diphtheria. d/o James & Nettie Zirkle
Kite. Siblings - 2 small children. Grandmother - Emily Zirkle. Buried in the Emily Zirkle
Graveyard at Luray, Va.
22 Sep 1922 {6959}
Kite, Nettie L. (#8257/1)
age 49 yrs. died Wednesday at Shenandoah, Va. w/o James Kite. d/o Michael (decd.) & Emily
Zirkle. Children - 1 child (decd.) and 2 children ages 13 & 15 yrs. survive. Brother - Clyde
Zirkle. Buried in the Zirkle Burial ground.
7 Oct 1938 {6960}
Kite, Zula May (#45346)
age 36 yrs. died in Shenandoah 05 Oct 1938. d/o the late I. Ferd & Mary A. Kite. She had been a
invalid since birth. Her father died 19 yrs. ago & her mother just 2 yrs. ago. Sisters, Daisy &
Winnie Kite. Brothers, Willie, Jimmie & Lawrence Kite. Since her parents death, she had
been cared for by Dora Good & Mrs. Clara Roudabush. Interment in the Brick Church Ceme-
tery.
20 Apr 1967 {6961}
Knowles, Emmett L. (#418132/1)
age 51 yrs. - Last rites were held 13 Apr 1967. Burial in the Newport United Church of Christ
Cemetery.
1 Sep 1949 {6962}
Koontz, Ashby P. (#7599/1)
age 87 yrs. died Wednesday of last week at Roanoke. Native of Page Co. s/o the late John
Koontz. Wife died 4 yrs. ago. Son, Dr. W. W. Koontz. 1 grandson. 3 brothers, A. B. Koontz,
Benton Koontz & Clarence Koontz. Sister, Mrs. Rufelle Coffman.
19 Jan 1937 {6965}
Koontz, Bobby (#4311732)
age 8 yrs. died Saturday at University Hospital. s/o Mrs. Hazel Koontz-Hepburn. Brother, Louis
Koontz. His father, Leo Koontz died several yrs. ago. Buried in the Leaksville Cemetery.
3 Apr 1980 {6964)
Koontz, Edith V. (#71581/1)
age 84 yrs. of Luray died 28 Mar 1980. Born 26 May 1895 in Page Co. d/o the late Edward &
Annie Varner. Married 24 Mar 1921 Ivan D. Koontz. Daughters, Anna Koontz of Suffolk &
Dorothy Boze of Charlottesville. 5 grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
16 Apr 1937 {6966}
Koontz, Joyce Gayle (#4537341)
d/o Randolph Koontz of Grove Hill died 08 Apr 1937, age 11 mos. & 27 das. Her mother before
marriage was Eliza Kite.
13 May 1921 {6967}
Koontz, Mary V. (#6192)
died 06 May 1921, from cancer, at Grove Hill, Va. w/o Dr. W. A. Koontz. d/o Hiram P. & Cathe-
rine Strole. Children - Mrs. J. J. MacSpeiden, Earl L., Claude C., Ray W., Mrs. J. M. Bewe-
ley, Virginia & Floyd. 5 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Her father was killed at the 2nd
battle of Manassas 29 Aug 1862. She was a granddaughter of George Summers who raised
her. She was an orphan at age 2. Laid to rest in Grove Hill Cemetery.
22 Jun 1934 {6968}
Koontz, W. T. (#4645)
age 61 yrs. died Thursday at Shenandoah, Va. Widow, Nellie Bursey Koontz. Daughters, Doro-
thy & Frances Koontz at home.
7 Oct 1954 {7022}
Long, George Hunter (#43454)
age 67 yrs. died Sunday at the Shenandoah Co. Memorial Hospital. Interment in the family gra-
veyard on the Long Farm at Morning Star. Born 05 Feb 1887 s/o the late Dr. John F. Long &
the late Susan Kite Long. 1st wife, Clara Hughes died many yrs. ago. 2nd wife, Zedene
Horne. 3rd wife, Helen Gilkerson. Son, George H. Long Jr. of Luray. 4 grandchildren. Sis-
ters, Mrs. Will (Sadie) Brubaker & Mrs. John (Mamie) Spitler of Luray & Mrs. Edgar (Es-
ther) Brubaker of Sedalia, Mo. One son, Hunter Long lost his life in a fall from a silo here 2
yrs. ago.
10 Dec 1937 {7023}
Long, John Frederick (#4345/1)
age 88.3.0 died 07 Dec 1937 at Page Co., Va. s/o the late Reuben & Esther Huffman Long. In
1876 he married Mary Susan Belle Kite d/o the late George L. Kite. Daughter, Mrs. John C.
Spitler.
12 Dec 1946 {7025}
Louderback, Amos (#41641)
age 69 yrs. former resident of Page Co. died Sunday in Philadelphia, Pa. s/o the late John & Ly-
dia Louderback. 2 sons & 2 daughters. Brothers, E. P. Louderback of Elkton & Jasper Lou-
derback of Stanley. Sisters, Mrs. Charles (Virgie) Huffman & Mrs. Fred (Hillary) Dovel. In-
terment in Philadelphia, Pa.
13 Jun 1963 {7027}
Louderback, Newton Jasper (#41642)
age 85 yrs. died 06 Jun 1963 at Luray, Va. Born 11 Dec 1877 s/o the late John A. & Lydia Foltz
Louderback. Married 16 Oct 1901 Nancy M. Reed who died 13 Jun 1959. Daughter, Kathryn
Louderback of Stanley, the last surviving member of the family. Interment in the St. Luke's
Cemetery.
1 Nov 1918 {7029}
Lucas, Bertie (#61345)
wife of Journey Lucas, a well known Norfolk & Western conductor died at her home in Shenan-
doah on Thursday of last week after a short illness with influenza followed by pneumonia,
which resulted fatally as above stated. She is survived by her husband & 6 children.
15 Feb 1962 {7030}
Martin, Lester Eugene (#615112)
age 62 yrs. died 11 Feb 1962 at Rileyville, Va. Born at Rileyville 30 Jun 1899 s/o the late Harry
M. Martin & Virginia Paige Wood Martin. Married 04 Aug 1920 Clara Hill. Children, Mrs.
Robert (Evelyn) Hoak of Rileyville, Mahlon Martin of McLean, Va., Mrs. Junior (Maxine)
Moyer & Mrs. Bobby (Norma) Lillard of Luray. Brother, Leo Martin of Front Royal. Sisters,
Mrs. H. O. (Virginia) Bryan of Rileyville & Louise Koontz of Hagerstown, Md. 1 sister & 1
brother are dead. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
10 Aug 1937 {7031}
Mason, Fred A. (#6A79/1)
born at Slate Mills, Rappahannock Co. was buried on 02 Aug 1937 at Groveland, Fl. Widow,
Eunice Huffman Mason. Children, two married daughters who live in Groveland & Miss
Edith Mason, age 15 & a son, Allen Mason at home. Brothers & sisters, Thomas O. Mason,
Clifford H. Mason, Cameron Mason, Mrs. W. H. Wash, Mrs. W. B. Miley & C. G. Mason.
Deceased sisters & brother, Mrs. Anna L. Hudson & Mrs. Jennie Thompson & J. Y. Mason.
24 Aug 1899 {7032}
Mauck, Charles J. (Mrs.) (#41234)
age 40 yrs., d/o Joseph T. Strickler died Aug 1899 at Luray, Va. Four children. Buried in the old
burial ground on the Robert G. Mauck farm in the Fletcher's Chapel neighborhood.
28 Jun 1906 {7033}
Menefee, D. B. (#6933)
age 36 yrs. died last Monday from a train wreck. s/o W. B. Menefee. Little daughter. Brothers -
Wm. A. Menefee & G. B. Menefee. Buried family burial ground at Compton, Page, Va.
D. B. Menefee (#6933) & John Milton (#45224)
The ‘shifting train that left Luray last Monday, 25 Jun 1906, about 1 o'clock disastrously wrecked
a short distance below Limeton an hour or so later. Engineer D. B. Menefee & Fireman John
Milton were instantly killed. The train was running backward from Luray to Riverton and
when in a sharp curve below Limeton the tender jumped the track by which the engineer &
fireman were killed. Mr. Menefee was horribly mangled & Mr. Milton's head was crushed.
The bodies of both were brought to Luray on Monday night where they were prepared for
burial by undertaker Bradley. Mr. Menefee was a son of Mr. W. B. Menefee, of Compton this
county & had been in the railroad service for a number of years. He was buried in the family
burial ground at his old home on Wednesday. He leaves besides father & mother, a little
daughter, one sister, Mrs. Ed. Shenk of Baltimore & 2 brothers, Wm. A. & G. B. Menefee
both employees of the railway. He was about 36 years old. His funeral was conducted by
Revs. Walter & Eye. Mr. Milton lived near Shenandoah & was also buried the same day. He
was about 40 years old & was but recently married.
15 Apr 1948 {7037}
Miller, Mary Susan (#62A3)
73, passed away on Monday at her home at Newport. She was a d/o the late Edward Strole and
Frances Strickler Strole and was born on January 2, 1870 in Page county. Her husband was
Jacob F. Miller of Rappahannock county, who preceded her in death in 1922. Surviving are
three children: John D. Miller of Luray, Mrs. Mabel L. Miller of Newport and Wilmer E.
Miller of Sharpsburg, Md. and a grandson, Melvin Miller. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Alice
Huffman, of Luray and two brothers: M. A. Strole, of Luray and Joseph Strole, of Terre
Haute, In. Burial in the church cemetery.
20 Oct 1966 {7039}
Milton, Lizzie Florence (#45832)
age 80 yrs. died Saturday at Luray, Va. Widow of Edward W. Milton who died in 1947. Born 02
Oct 1886 in Shenandoah d/o the late Thomas & Emma Sendlinger Coughlin. Daughter, Mrs.
W. J. (Florence) Reynolds. 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Half sister, Mrs. Harry
A. (Cleva) Dobbs of Shenandoah. Interment in the EUB Cem.
3 Mar 1949 {7040}
Morris, Andrew Jackson (#7185}
age 77 yrs. died 10 Feb 1949 at Nickerson, KS. Born 17 Sep 1870 at Luray s/o the late James E.
& Sarah Morris. With his parents moved to Kansas in 1884. Brother, T. A. Morris. Sisters,
Mrs. Anna Sterling & Mrs. M. L. Mummy all of Hutchinson, KS.
7 Mar 1974 {7041}
Morris, Lena E. (#61522/1)
age 95 yrs. of Vermillion, Oh. & formerly of Page Co. died Tuesday in Lorain, Oh. Born 19 Dec
1878 in Page Co. d/o the late William & Mary Strickler Baker. Married 30 Dec 1961 James
W. Morris. Two grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel cemetery
in Luray, Va.
4 Mar 1932 {7042}
Morris, W. J. (#6152/1)
age 85 yrs. died 26 Feb 1932 at Rileyville, Va. He was one of the six remaining Confederate Vet-
erans in Page Co. & was one of the 17 yr. old boys going out from this section. s/o Col. W. J.
Morris, an officer in the War of 1812, & Louisa Wood Morris d/o Joshua Wood. He was born
04 Jul 1846. Wife, Angeline Good who died 13 yrs. ago. One son survives, W. J. Morris; 2
grandsons, John O. Morris & Robert Morris; 3 great grandchildren, a daughter-in-law; two
nieces, Cora Conn Armentrout & Mollie Conn Wagner.
12 Apr 1962 {7043}
Morrison, Ottie F. (#615113/1)
of Monaca, Pa. died 05 Apr 1962. Born 19 Sep 1900 at Compton, Page Co., Va. 1st wife, Lorene
Martin of Compton died 23 Apr 1944. 2nd wife, Alvina Morrison. Sons, James Morrison of
Aliquippa, Kenneth Morrison of Monaca, Ottie Morrison Jr. of Robins, Ga. Stepson, Norman
Golden of Sewickley. Daughter, Phyllis Townsend of Falls Church, Va. Brother, Robert Mor-
rison of Rileyville. 7 grandchildren. Interment in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Aliquippa,
Pa.
1 Mar 1949 {7046}
Outerbridge, Ernest Seon (#71621/1)
age 80 yrs. died Saturday at Stanley, VA. Born & reared at Bailey's Bay, Bermuda, s/o the late
Thomas Leslie & Alice Hallie Outerbridge. Born 22 Feb 1869. His father was a sea captain &
blockade runner for the confederacy during the War Between the States. Married Grace Mae
Shuler on 08 Apr 1929. Brother, Marry Outerbridge. Cousin, Frederick Outerbridge. Burial in
Graves Chapel Cemetery.
7 Dec 1934 {7047}
Petefish, Walter (#71151/2)
age 54 yrs. died on the 22d of last September. He died 02 Nov 1934 at Norfolk, Va. s/o William
F. Petefish. Death due to tumor on the brain. Widow, Virgie B. Petefish. Brothers, Charles E.
Petefish of Stanley & Ernest L. Petefish of Plant City, Fl. Two brothers are dead, Virgil &
Marvin Petefish. Burial in the Lutheran Cemetery at Grove Hill.
27 Jul 1937 {7048}
Powell, John Chapman (#41895/1)
about 42 yrs. a native of Shenandoah, died Monday at Washington. He married Essie Louder-
back. Four daughters & a number of sisters survive. He was a World War veteran & will be
buried in Arlington Cemetery.
14 Nov 1974 {7049}
Rothgeb, Edwin Early (#219332)
age 70 yrs. died 11 Nov 1974. Born 03 Aug 1904 in Fairfax s/o the late Benton E. & Blanche
Grove Rothgeb. Married 13 Dec 1933 Margaret E. Strickler. Daughter, Ann Huffman of Lu-
ray. Brothers, Russell G. Rothgeb of Takoma Park, Md., Carlton Rothgeb of Arlington, John
M. Rothgeb of Port Charlotte, Fl. & Lewis B. Rothgeb of Dunn Loring. Sister, Mabel R. Mil-
ler of Florisant, Mo. 2 grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
12 Apr 1906 {7050}
Rothgeb, infant of G. W. (#8262B)
was buried last Friday evening at Leaksville, Page, Va.
16 Jul 1937 {7051}
Rothgeb, Mary Susan (#8262)
died Wednesday at Luray, Va. w/o George W. Rothgeb. d/o the late Martin & Peggy Kite Strick-
ler. Had she lived until Dec. 13 she would have been 74 yrs. having been born in 1863. Mar-
ried 54 yrs. Children, Mrs. M. J. W. (Rita) White, Mrs. Ernest (Iva) Hamrick of Roanoke,
Dee W. Rothgeb of Point Pleasant, WV., Rosa M. Rothgeb of Raleigh, NC., Guy W. Rothgeb
of New York, Ray G. Rothgeb & Mrs. Wallace (Maye) Laws of Luray. Three children died in
infancy & a son Mark Rothgeb died in Sep 1933 in the Moore Co. Hospital near Pinehurst,
NC. Brothers & sisters, Gilbert J. Strickler, Luther R. Strickler, William M. Strickler, Mrs. T.
A. (Clara) Hook, Mrs. Samuel R. (Effie) Aleshire. 18 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.
Burial in the Leaksville Cemetery.
7 Mar 1968 {7052}
Rothgeb, Ray Grove (#82622)
age 78 yrs. died 03 Mar 1968 at Luray, Va. Burial in the Leaksville Cemetery. Born 11 Jan 1890
s/o the late George Washington & Mary Susan Strickler Rothgeb. 1st wife, Lena Virginia
Modesitt died in 1944. 2nd wife, Blanche Bowman survive. Sons, Louis Alfred Rothgeb of
Roanoke & Elbert Earl Rothgeb of Irving, Pa. Daughters, Elizabeth Belle Cave of Front Roy-
al, Mary Virginia Louderback of Stanley, Ellen June Brown of Baltimore & Frances Caroline
Waters of Kimbertown, Pa. Brothers, Guy Rothgeb of River Edge, NJ., Ross Rothgeb of Ra-
leigh, NC. & D. W. Rothgeb of Pt. Pleasant, WV. Sisters, Mrs. Wallace Laws & Mrs. M. J.
W. White of Luray & Mrs. Ernest Hamerick of Roanoke. 17 grandchildren & 3 great grand-
children.
22 May 1936 {7053}
Roudabush, Betty Lee (#826512)
age 13 yrs. d/o Mr. & Mrs. Avis A. Roudabush of Shenandoah was fatally injured in Washing-
ton, DC. on Monday when a pole in the storm swept circus tent of the Ringling Brothers &
Barnum & Bailey shows fell on her, crushing her skull. Sisters, Nancy Roudabush & Mrs.
Susan Sheets. Grandfather, Gilbert J. Strickler. Aunt, Mrs. Harry O. Strickler. Funeral at
Shenandoah.
4 Feb 1921 {6927}
Sedwick, Benjamin Blakemore (#71371/1)
age 65.3.11 died last Saturday from heart trouble at Springfield, Va. Wife, Ottie Shuler d/o P. N.
Shuler. s/o George William Sedwick (decd.). Brothers & sister - N. T., M. G., G. W. & Mrs.
Charles Eppard. Burial in the Sedwick Graveyard at Fletcher's Chapel.
20 Feb 1975 {6928}
Sedwick, Rose Dovel (#45681)
age 81 yrs. of Luray died 16 Feb 1975. Born in Page Co. 14 Jun 1893 d/o the late Victor R. &
Buna V. Louderback Dovel. In 1956 married Bennie E. Sedwick who died 04 Jan 1975.
Daughter, Virginia Crotzer of Ft. Myers, Fl. Brothers, W. C. Dovel of Luray & Claude V.
Dovel of Falls Church. Sister, Eva M. Kite of Ft. Myers. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
21 Feb 1939 {6929}
Seekford, William (#41831/1)
age 63 yrs. s/o David & Belle Seekford died last Tuesday. Twice married, his first wife was Em-
ma Higgs of Newport. To this union were born 10 children, only three living, Mrs. Eva Smith
of New Market, Lee Seekford of Alma & Ray Seekford of Churchville. Sisters & brothers,
Mrs. Jacob Young & Mrs. Pliney Dovel of Honeyville, Harry & Lester Seekford of Mt. Jack-
son & Charles Seekford of Hagerstown, Md. His wife & several children by the last marriage
also survive. Funeral at Newport, interment in the cemetery nearby.
3 Sep 1940 {6930}
Shaffer, Blanche (#4644)
died 30 Aug 1940 at Frederick, Md. d/o the late William Koontz of Verbena. Brother, the late W.
T. Koontz. Daughter, Vinda Warner. Sister, Mrs. Annie (S. F.) Shaffer of Harrisonburg, Va.
Brother, Benjamin Koontz. Deceased brothers & sisters, W. T. Koontz, Dallas Koontz, Tren-
ton Koontz, Carson Koontz, Elizabeth Koontz, Beulah Burke, Mrs. Erodelle Hemp. Grand-
children, Delmira & Gloria Warner. Burial in the Methodist Church cemetery in Shenandoah,
Va.
12 Dec 1957 {7034}
Shenk, Edward Monroe (#6937/1)
age 88 yrs. died Tuesday at Luray, Va. s/o the late Henry Shenk & Ellen Murray Shenk. He was
twice married.
21 Feb 1939 {7035}
Shenk, Edward (Mrs.) (#6937)
who died at her home in Luray on Monday of this week was buried Wednesday afternoon in the
Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
10 Mar 1936 {6920}
Shuler, Charles H. (#71321)
age 62 yrs. died Friday at Port Republic, Va. s/o the late Daniel P. & Sarah Long Shuler. Uncle,
the late P. N. Shuler of Page Co. Widow, Mrs. Janie Martin Shuler. Brother, James K. Shuler
of Port Republic. Sisters, Anna Belle Good of Elkton & Nora Hudlow of Port Republic.
21 Apr 1925 {6921}
Shuler, Chas. T. (#7165)
age 67 yrs. died from heart disease at Sterling, Rice, Kansas. He was born in Page Co. Wife -
Emma Ross Preston. No children. Brothers & sisters - Mrs. G. T. Long, Emma Sutphin, I.
Ferd, David J. Burial in the west.
25 Oct 1906 {6922}
Shuler, Emma B. (#716/3)
age 54 yrs. died Oct 1906 at Page Co., Va. w/o A. J. Shuler & d/o Joseph Buracker. Buried at
old burial ground at her brother's.
15 Feb 1935 {6923}
Shuler, Iraneus (#71152)
age 56 yrs. s/o Isaac Shuler of Shenandoah, Va. died at his home in Omaha, Nebraska on Thurs-
day. He left Page Co. about 25 yrs. ago. Besides his wife and father he is survived by one sis-
ter, Mrs. Virginia Petefish, Norfolk and two children, Miss Virginia, aged 16 and Bobbie,
aged about 8 yrs. Burial in Omaha.
11 Jun 1935 {6924}
Shuler, Peter N. (#7137)
age 75 yrs. died at the Harrisonburg hospital last Saturday. Born in Rockingham Co. Deceased
daughter, Mrs. Ottie Sedwick. Widow is a d/o the late Reuben Walton of Newport. Children,
Charles Shuler of Martinsburg, WV., Mrs. Edith Pence w/o Clarence Pence of Reliance, Va.
Interment in Green Hill Cemetery in Luray.
14 Dec 1928 {6925}
Shuler, Sarah (#4193)
age 69 yrs. died Wednesday night at Grove Hill, Va. w/o G. Thomas Shuler. Her heart was af-
fected & a gangrenous trouble developed during the latter part of her illness. Surviving - her
husband, & the following children - Prof. J. Michael Shuler of Grove Hill, Dr. B. C. Shuler of
Shenandoah, Bertha Strouble of New Jersey & Elmer Shuler of Grove Hill. Father, John P.
Foltz (decd.). She was born at the present home of her brother C. Hubert Foltz near Newport.
Her mother prior to marriage was Eliza Koontz, a sister of Isaac, Alfred, Jacob & William
Koontz, deceased. Surviving brothers & sisters - Bettie Shuler of near Shenandoah, Ella
Strole of Stanley, Charles Foltz of Newport, Mrs. Casper Printz of Shenandoah, C. H. Foltz
of Newport & J. Ashby Foltz of Luray. Funeral at the Brick Church near Grove Hill.
20 Jan 1931 {6926}
Shuler, Virginia P. (#7164/1)
formerly a resident of Harrisonburg, died Thursday night in Staunton at the King's Daughters
Hospital. She had been making her home in Washington since the death of her son, Ashleigh
Shuler. She was the widow of Noah W. Shuler, the d/o the late J. N. Liggett & sister of the
late Winfield Liggett. She is survived by one brother, R. H. Liggett of Litchfield, Ct. &
Washington. Interment in the Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg, VA. Her husband died
30 odd years ago. He was a s/o Squire A. Jackson Shuler of Alma & a brother of Mrs. G. T.
Long of Luray & Mrs. Emma Sutphin of Washington, DC.
21 Jul 1933 {6931}
Silvious, Uriah (#4312/1)
age 87.1.26 died 06 Jul 1933 at his home near Hope, Kansas after a lingering illness. He married
Ada Gracon of Page Co. Children, Mrs. Irene Luke of Youngstown, OH., Mrs. Mamie Cald-
well of Lyons, Kansas, Mrs. Bessie Brickley of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Grace Baker of Car-
lisle, Pa., Mrs. Maggie Phillips of Harrisonburg, Va. Grandson - Eugene Baker of New Mar-
ket, Va. Mr. Silvious is survived by his 2nd wife who was Miss Elizabeth Brewer of Augusta
Co., Va. and had 3 children by this union.
1 Feb 1938 {6932}
Smith, Herman Casper (#41776/1)
s/o David J. & Josie Walters Smith, was born 27 Nov 1894 & died 30 Jan 1938, age 43.2.3 yrs.
Wife, Mamie Hanson, d/o Solon Hanson. Children, Emory Smith, 14 & Bettie Smith, 9. Sis-
ter, Mrs. Harry O. Smith. Brothers, Ashby Smith & Kirby Smith. He was a soldier of the
World War, served overseas with Co. H, 318 Regiment, 80th Div. & was severely wounded
by a shell on 04 Oct 1918, from which he never fully recovered. Discharged 20 May 1920.
Funeral at Newport Christian Church.
11 Feb 1936 {6933}
Stoneberger, Clyde (#712961)
about 30 yrs. died Sunday from tuberculosis in a Washington sanatorium. s/o Tilden H. Stone-
berger. Brother, Manon Stoneberger died a yr. ago. Sister, Mrs. Velva Keyser of Washington.
Son, Harold Stoneberger. Funeral in Washington.
17 Aug 1934 {6934}
Stoneberger, Manon (#712962)
age 26 yrs. died Wednesday at Stanley, Va. from tuberculosis. Wife, Elsie Good d/o Henry Good.
Four yr. old daughter. Brother, Clyde Stoneberger. Sister, Velva Stoneberger. Grandfather, A.
B. Dovel. Burial in the Adventist Church Cemetery.
5 Jan 1911 {6935}
Strickler, Carl (#45532)
35 yrs. died 30 Dec 1910 from suicide by shooting at Baltimore, Md. Wife, Flora Propes Kite. s/o
Wm. Strickler of Shenandoah, Va. Burial in Shenandoah, Va.
Strickler, Flora Propes Kite (#4661/1)
was murdered by her husband 30 Dec 1910 at Baltimore, Md. w/o Carl Strickler (decd.). d/o P. J.
Propes (decd.) Children - Eula Kite & 2 other children by her 1st husband, Ernest Kite (di-
vorced). Burial in Shenandoah, Va.
Kite, Eula (#46612)
was murdered by her stepfather 30 Dec 1910 at Baltimore, Md. d/o Ernest Kite & Flora Propes
Strickler. Two siblings. Burial in Shenandoah, Page, Va.
26 Nov 1940 {6936}
Strickler, Gladys Dale (#4136711)
age 2.0.10 died 23 Nov 1940 d/o Kenneth Strickler. Grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Harper W. Strick-
ler & Mr. & Mrs. William A. Beahm. Interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
24 Nov 1976 {6937}
Strickler, Kenneth W. (#413671)
age 62 yrs. of Luray died 21 Nov 1976. Born 04 Jan 1914 in Page Co. s/o the late Harper Walter
& Ella Mae Huffman Strickler. Married 21 mar 1936 Angie Frances Beahm. Brother, Leslie
Earl Strickler of Luray. Burial in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery.
20 Mar 1928 {6938}
Strickler, William I. (#41233)
age 71 yrs. died 12 Mar 1928 at Elko, Ne. Unmarried. Brothers - Reuben T. Strickler of Eygpt
Bend, Perry Strickler of Washington State and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Kite of Shenandoah..
Deceased brothers & sisters - J. Gideon Strickler, David Strickler, Mrs. C. J. Mauck, Mrs.
Charles Foltz & Mary Catherine Strickler (unmarried). Burial in the Strickler graveyard near
the home of his brother, Reuben.
13 Dec 1906 {6915}
Strole, A. E. (#62A)
age 73 yrs. died Monday night at Grove Hill, Page, Va. from cancer of liver. Wife survives.
Children - Mrs. Jacob F. Miller, Mrs. Frank Huffman, Jos. F. Strole (Indiana), Milford Strole
(Oregon) & Geo. W. Strole.
10 May 1906 {6916}
Strole, Caroline (#418A)
age 40 yrs. died last Friday from consumption at Ingham, Page, Va. w/o David Strole. Seven
children.
17 Apr 1931 {6917}
Strole, George W. (#62A2)
of A. E. Strole, died at his home on Wednesday after several weeks illness. An attack of influen-
za brought on fatal heart complications. His age was 63 yrs. & 29 das. Surviving are his wi-
dow, formerly Miss Sadie Bowers, two sons, Kirby of Washington, DC. & Vernon of Mary-
land; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Huffman of Luray & Mrs. John Miller of Newport & two broth-
ers, Millard of Newport & Joe of Terre Haute, In. The widow is a d/o the late Robert Bowers
of Gordonsville, Va. formerly of Page County. Mr. Strole's first wife, Mrs. Emma Hockman
Strole was killed by lightning on July 4, 1911. The two surviving sons named about are the
issue of the first marriage. The first wife was a daughter of John Hockman of Newport. In
earlier years Mr. Strole was a school teacher but for a long time has given his whole attention
to farming. Interment in the cemetery nearby.
12 Jul 1906 {6919}
Strole, Joseph Samuel (#6C1112)
age 1.8.0 died last Thursday at Page Co., Va. s/o John S. Strole
16 Feb 1899 {6918}
Strole, L. M. (#6C11)
age 44 yrs. died Feb 1899 at Honeyville, Page, Va. from consumption. Wife survives with 8
children
10 Feb 1937 {6939}
Sutphin, Emma Jane (#7169)
born 18 Feb 1868 near Alma, died 15 Feb 1937 at Luray, VA. d/o the late Mr. & Mrs. Andrew
Jackson Shuler of Page Co. w/o John Robert Sutphin of Flint Hill who has been dead many
yrs. Sisters, Mrs. G. Trenton Long. Son, John R. Sutphin. Brother, David J. Shuler of Hut-
chinson, KS. Stepchildren, Willie & Ed Sutphin of Flint Hill & Mrs. Carter Keyser of Fau-
quier Co. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery.
1 Feb 1906 {6940}
Sutphin, James M. (Mrs.) (#71671)
age 23 yrs. died on Thursday from consumption at Page Co., Va. d/o G. T. Long. Their only
child died last July. Buried in the cemetery in Page Co.
29 Mar 1938 {7054}
Utz, William Lee (#42C3/1)
died 18 Mar 1938 at Barboursville, Va. Native of Madison Co. Born 25 Jun 1879. s/o William T.
& Fannie Bell Utz, both of Madison. He moved to Orange Co. in 1916. Married Bernice F.
Kite on 11 Oct 1911. Sons, George & Louis Utz. Daughter, Mrs. James Terrill. Burial in
Madison Co. Brothers, B. S. Utz & Charles A. Utz. Sisters, Mrs. Sally Hall w/o of Rev. C. A.
Hall, Carrie Lillard w/o Sheriff Thos. H. Lillard & Mrs. Carl Tinder.
5 Feb 1915 {7055}
Varner, Lucian (#61533/1)
age 46 yrs. died 31 Jan 1915 at Craig, Mo. from paralysis. Wife - Mabel Huffman d/o Frank
Huffman. s/o D. K. Varner (decd.). Three children ages 10 mos. to 12 yrs. Sisters - Mrs. J. B.
Good, Mrs. Henry Kline (Culpeper) & Mrs. Vannie Bates (Chicago). Interment in Missouri.
Moved to Missouri about 20 years ago.
7 Jun 1951 {7056}
Walters, Dollie Ann (#41446)
age 69 yrs. died 05 Jun 1951 at Funkstown, Md. d/o the late Joseph & Amanda C. Foltz Huffman
& was born 20 Nov 1881. Children, Pauline S. Bennett, Mozelle South, Norman E. Walters
of Hagerstown, Md. Sisters, Betty Sours of Fordwick, VA. & Stella B. Hawkins of Balti-
more. 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. w/o Sam L. Walters is dead. Burial in the
Rose Hill Mausoleum.
20 Jun 1913 {7057}
Walton, Effie Virginia (#41725)
age 33.9.7 died Saturday at Newport, Va. w/o William Walton & d/o Jacob Louderback. An in-
fant only 2 days old & 3 other children the eldest being 12 yrs. survive. Brothers & sisters,
Mrs. Victor Dovel, Mrs. W. A. Jenkins, Mrs. Joseph Foltz, Chas. Louderback, Miss Ora
Louderback, Mrs. Lonnie Hockman (Mt. Jackson), John Louderback (Charlestown).
5 Jul 1973 {7058}
Walton, Floyd E. (#417255)
age 60 yrs. of Manassas died 30 Jun 1973. Born 13 Jun 1913 in Page Co. s/o the late Willie E. &
Effie Z. Louderback Walton. Brother, Cecil Walton of Woodbury, NJ. Sister, Iva V. Kite of
Harrisonburg. Burial in the Newport Christian Church Cemetery.
19 Feb 1937 {7059}
Walton, William E. (#41725/1)
age 65 yrs. of New Jersey was brought to Luray on Wednesday & was taken to the Brick Church
at Grove Hill. Native of Shenandoah Co., married a d/o Jacob Louderback of near Newport.
Wife dead. Children, Floyd Walton, Mrs. Fred (Iva) Kite & 2 daughters living in New Jersey.
16 May 1968 {7060}
Whiteside, John H. (#67394/1)
age 77 yrs. of Shenandoah died 09 May 1968. Born 02 Jun 1890 in Rockbridge Co. s/o the late
Charles H. & Lillian Foster Whiteside. Wife, Myrtle Kite Whiteside. Sons, Willis G. White-
side & John H. Whiteside Jr. both of Shenandoah. Daughters, Mrs. Malcolm R. (Marguerite)
Sullivan of Shenandoah & Mrs. Norman (Myrtie Mae) Allen of Richmond. 11 grandchildren.
Sister, Mrs. Terry Leighton of Buena Vista. Brothers, Walter Whiteside of Staunton & Cla-
rence Whiteside of Buena Vista. Burial in the Green Hill Cemetery at Buena Vista, Va.
20 Feb 1902 {7061}
Whitlock, David M. (#4111/1)
age 75 yrs. died Feb 1902 at Isabel, Illinois. Native of Augusta Co., Va. Wife was Miss Kite of
Page Co. He was a relative of the Whitlocks & Sillings of this county.
8 Apr 1938 {7062}
Wilson, Mary Wampler (#41374/1)
died Saturday at Harrisonburg, Va. w/o W. D. Wilson. d/o John & Catherine Wampler. Born 19
Dec 1874, one of 9 children. Children, Virginia who married Olen Miller & Woodrow Wil-
son, who died about 3 yrs. ago. Sister, Mrs. Arthur Showalter of Newport News. Brothers, F.
C. Wampler of Dayton, J. D. Wampler & C. W. Wampler of Harrisonburg, who married Zola
Huffman d/o W. F. Huffman of Page Co. Grandchild, Anna Marie Miller d/o Mr. & Mrs.
Olen Miller.
18 Jan 1906 {7063}
Zirkle, Vernie (#21981)
January 1906 age 17 yrs. died at Elon College, NC. Stepfather - L. L. Lassiter; Niece of Mr. &
Mrs. John C. Grove.
Undated {7187)
Brubaker, Willis Gander (#4136121/1)
age 86 yrs. of Luray died 03 Nov 1998 at Whispering Pines. Born 04 Jul 1912 in Luray s/o the
late Jesse W. & Mary Rebecca Gander Brubaker. Married 25 Dec 1937 Virginia Elizabeth
Strickler. Brothers, Eugene P. & Louis S. Brubaker both of Luray & Elizabeth B. Gooch of
Falls Church. Memorial service.
Bruce, Richard Wallace (#7542B1)
age 82 yrs. of Elkton died 03 May 1999 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 24 Apr 1917 in Elkton
s/o the late Walter & Alice Yager Bruce. Wife of 20 yrs. Chellie Hazel Alger Bruce. Son, Ge-
rald R. Bruce of Waynesboro. Stepsons, Larry Alger of Richmond, Jerry Alger of Broadway
& Rodger Alger of Elkton. Stepdaughters, Shelby Buracker of Front Royal & Phyllis Seal of
Luray. 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & 8 step grandchildren. Burial in Elk Run
Cemetery.
Dovel, Susan Marie (#4567616)
age 28 yrs. of Prince Wm. Co. died 25 Feb 1999 at her home. d/o Laura Hawley Jarvis of Ridge,
Md. & the late Isaac Randolph Dovel of Luray. Maternal grandmother, Daisy Hawley Chil-
dress of Richmond. Brothers, Isaac Michael Dovel of Littleton, CO. & Kenneth Lynn Dovel
of Palm Harbor, FL. Sisters, Karen Dovel Parker of Denver, CO., Debra Dovel Loube of
Lake Ridge & Anne Dovel Fognano of Leesburg. Numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.
Burial in the Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, Va.
Fischer, Evelene Kite (#673911)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 18 Jan 1999. Born in Shenandoah 15 Jul 1922 d/o the late Collie
Cletus & Stella Davis Kite. Children, Douglas C. Fischer & Carol Lee F. Strickler & her hus-
band, Tom all of Shenandoah. 3 grandchildren, Douglas K. Fischer & wife, Bridgett, Erin K.
Fischer & Sarah Beth Fischer all of Shenandoah. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Hilliard, Charles Robert (#61323/1)
Page County's oldest citizen died at his home in Honey Run Hollow about 3:00 Wednesday
morning (20 Jan 1936) after an illness of several months. Mr. Hilliard who was in his ninety-
fourth year has been one of the most active and remarkable men Page County has ever had.
He has been married 5 times and has outlived four of his wives. As a young man he fought
through the Civil War and had a record of remarkable bravery. All his life, Mr. Hilliard has
lived very actively. For many years he hauled extract wood across the Blue Ridge mountains
through all kinds of weather conditions and oft times sleeping out in the open under the stars
wherever he happened to stop on account of darkness. Up to a few months ago he put in a full
days work on his farm every day. Many of his neighbors attest the fact that it took a good
man to keep up with him. All through his illness, he was restrained with great difficulty from
getting up and putting on his clothes and going about his daily chores. The greater part of
Page County's history has transpired during the life of Mr. Hilliard. He helped to build the
famous old Gordonsville Turnpike and afterwards hauled over it for many years. He helped to
keep Page County fair name spotless throughout the Civil War. He leaves 6 to mourn his
passing: his wife, Mrs. C. R. Hilliard, children - W. J. Hilliard, Jacob Hilliard, Samuel Hil-
liard, John Hilliard, G. B. Hilliard, Frank Hilliard, 51 grandchildren & 62 great grandchil-
dren. Burial in Leaks Chapel Cemetery.
Housden, William Oscar (#623231)
The sudden death Tuesday morning (09 May 1944) of this week of William Oscar Housden, 50,
a prominent citizen of the Marksville section came as a shock to his family and friends. Mr.
Housden had seemed in his usual health and suffered a heart attack while in his truck near the
Frank Fultz residence west of Stanley about 8:00 a. m. He was the son of the late John W.
Housden and Emma Elizabeth Higgs Housden of Newport and was born on April 23, 1894.
He attended the county schools and in 1927 moved from Newport to the John L. Koontz farm
east of Stanley, which he purchased and had run successfully for many years. A member of
the I. O. O. F. Lodge No 53 of Stanley, he was a man intensely interested in his home and
community and was always willing to be of service to others whenever possible. He is sur-
vived by his wife, the former Edna Blanche Foltz, two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Iva) Mattes and
Mrs. McClure (Velma) Carroll both of Baltimore, Md. and a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Mary)
Price of the Newport section. Three children died in infancy. Interment in the Graves Chapel
Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Cletus Cave, Shirley Kiblinger, Isaac Long, Ray Koontz, Ivan
Koontz and Harry Long. Honorary pallbearers: Clark Kauffman, C. C. Louderback, Lester
Biedler, L. O. Housden, R. D. Koontz, C. C. Graves, Morris Dunlap, A. P. Kite and C. D.
Price.
Hutchinson, Harry (#431121)
Last rites were held Tuesday morning for Harry Hutchinson, Stanley resident, who died at his
home early Sunday morning (08 Sep 1946) after an illness which extended over a period of
six months. Mr. Hutchinson, 61 was the last member of his family. Born on November 10,
1884 he was the son of the late John and Lillie Hutchinson. Until his health began to fail he
had followed his trade as a millwright. He was honest, hard- working and well liked through-
out the community. For the past several years his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Al Hutchin-
son, had resided with him and since the former's death, his aunt had managed the home and
cared for him during his illness. Rev. W. J. Whitesell officiated at the funeral which was held
Tuesday from Graves Chapel. Burial took place in the chapel cemetery. Pallbearers were:
Claude Kiblinger, Cletus Cave, Shirley Kiblinger, Charles N. Graves, E. J. Shuler and Cecil
Graves. Honorary were: A. C. Finter, Rufus Cave, N. J. Dunlap, Bud Norman, W. T. Beahm,
Frank Kiblinger and John Wolfersberger. Out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral
were his aunt, Mrs. S. B. Viands of Shenandoah, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weer of Sykesville,
Md. and Mrs. Edna Koontz of Washington, D. C.
Kite, Lizzie Lillard (#8275/1)
w/o John E. Kite died at her home at Leaksville Friday morning (03 Sep 1937) after a lingering
illness with cancer. Mrs. Kite was a d/o the late Silas Lillard of Mud Pike. She was 79 years
of age & had been married for many years. They resided at Alma for many years where Mr.
Kite was engaged in the mercantile business. The deceased is survived by her husband & the
following children: Mrs. (Sina) Elon Rothgeb of the Mill Creek section, this county, Mrs.
Edna Shirley of Falls Church, Va. & Mrs. (Alma) Earl Jenkins of Washington, DC. She is al-
so survived by one brother, Wm. R. Lillard of Hagerstown & the following sisters: Mrs. Ern-
est (Annie) Dovel of Reliance, Va. & Mrs. D. L. Kauffman of Luray. The funeral which was
largely attended, was held from the Leaksville Christian Church Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. The services were in charge of her pastor, El.d J. B. Jenkins of the Old School Bapt-
ist church. Burial was in the Leaksville Cemetery.
Koontz, Carson H. (#4646)
Friends in this county have been advised of the death of Carson H. Koontz, which occurred in
Baltimore at 3 o'clock Friday morning (07 Feb 1919) as a result of complication of diseases.
He was 42 years of age and s/o William & Adeline Koontz, both deceased. His wife before
marriage was Miss Lula Coffman, of Shenandoah, this county. He is survived by three broth-
ers: J. T. Koontz of Tenth Legion, Rockingham County, W. T. and D. C. Koontz of Shenan-
doah and four sisters, Mrs. S. S. Shaver of Lacey Springs, Mrs. L. A. Burke of New Market,
Mrs. W. F. Shaver of Baltimore & Mrs. W. F. Hemp of Remington. The body was brought to
Shenandoah last Saturday, where the funeral services were conducted the interment being
made in the Methodist Cemetery. The death of Mr. Koontz causes deep regret. He had a host
of friends who esteemed him for many qualities of sterling manhood.
Koontz, Frank L. (#7158/1)
A large concourse of friends and relatives were in attendance at the funeral of Frank L. Koontz,
68, on Monday afternoon of this week at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church. Mr. Koontz' demise
occurred Saturday June 9th, 1945 at 2. p. m. at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital following
several years of ill health. He entered the hospital for treatment on April 27th. Owner and
manager of the Walnut Shade Cannery, one of the most progressive canneries in the county,
Mr. Koontz was also engaged in extensive farming. For many years he had been connected
with county politics, having served several years as a member of the Page County Board of
Supervisors from the Marksville District. He was a son of the late Jacob Daniel and Betty Lee
Koontz and was born on April 4, 1877 in the Alma section. His entire life was spent in Page
County where he took a great deal of interest in all civic affairs. On December 23, 1896 he
married Miss Bertie Shuler who preceded him in death on September 8, 1934. The surviving
children are: Ivan Koontz, Mrs. Harry (Betty) Long of Luray, Mrs. Russell (Alva) Martin of
Unionville and Mrs. Walter (Iva Mae) Koontz of Elkton. Deceased children are: Isaac New-
ton and Jacob Daniel Koontz and an infant daughter. He leaves two sisters: Mrs. Amos (Bes-
sie) Shuler who made her home with him and Mrs. Edgar (Lelia) Hite of Luray. A brother,
Fred Koontz of Alma is deceased. Interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Louderback, I. N. (#41767)
The Stanley community was distressed on Saturday to learn of the death of one of its prominent
and highly esteemed residents. I. N. Louderback, 56, who passed away early Saturday morn-
ing (09 Mar 1946) at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital following an illness of several
months. He had been a hospital patient for several weeks. He was a well known insurance
man and a devout member of the Stanley Baptist Church. He was also active in the Masonic
Lodge No. 184 of Stanley and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was al-
ways interested in civic enterprises and served as Town Councilman for a number of terms. A
son of the late Isaac Newton and Eliza Walton Louderback, he was born at Grove Hill on
September 14, 1889. He attended the county schools and was a graduate of Dunsmore Busi-
ness College, Staunton, Va. When a young man, he married Miss Rosalie Elizabeth Manor,
who survives with three children: I. N. Louderback Jr. of Luray, Charles Louderback of Stan-
ley and Miss Phyllis Mae Louderback of Front Royal. He also leaves three brothers: C. E.
Louderback and Wilmer Louderback of Shenandoah, Benjamin F. Louderback of Baltimore
and a sister, Mrs. J. W. (Ollie) Frazier of Shenandoah. Funeral services on Tuesday from the
Stanley Baptist Church with his pastor Rev. E. E. Sumpter in charge. Interment took place at
Evergreen Cemetery in Luray with the Masonic Order taking charge at the grave. Active pall-
bearers were: Claude D. Foltz, R. D. Koontz, Robert D. Huffman, Melvin Keyser, Ralph
Foltz, John Foll, Joe Campbell and Harry Long. Honorary pallbearers were: E. L. Huffman,
E. J. Shuler, C. C. Graves, Isaac N. Long, Shirley Kiblinger, E. L. Knight, M. J. Dunlap, Ed-
ward Long and C. C. Louderback.
Louderback, Minnie Campbell (#41729/2)
age 75 yrs. of Luray died Wednesday (18 May 1966) at her home. Born 01 Jul 1890 d/o the late
David & Elizabeth Bradley Burner. She was a member of the Leaksville Christian Church.
She was married twice. Her 1st husband, David B. Campbell died in 1952 & her 2nd hus-
band, Charles H. Louderback died in 1965. Survived by a son, Earl R. Campbell of Luray. 2
grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
Moore, Robert Hume (#61B22/1)
age 65 yrs. of Perryville, Arkansas died 27 Nov 1960 at his home. Born 30 Sep 1895 in Shenan-
doah s/o the late J. H. & Mary Rosina Moore of Shenandoah . Wife, Lottie Moore of Perry-
ville. Son, Robert F. Moore of Fayette, IN. Daughter, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Coffman of Tucson,
AZ. 5 grandchildren. Sisters, Nellie Lauck of Martinsburg, WV. & Mrs. John L. (Annette)
Crouch of Shenandoah. Burial at Morrilton, Arkansas.
Nauman, Charles Oakley (#6C114/3)
66, died Friday night (10 Oct 1949) at 9 p. m. in Dr. Clinton Trott's office following a heart at-
tack in Keyser's Lunch Room, where he was employed. He had been suffering with an ail-
ment of the heart for about a year. He was a son of the late W. O. & Carrie Painter Nauman
and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Shenk Nauman and the following brothers and sis-
ters; Grover Nauman of Shenandoah Junction, W. Va., Lester Nauman, Jacob Nauman and
Mrs. J. E. (Kate) Mayes of Stanley. Burial was in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Obituaries from the Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA
(Note: Many of these came from Judith Campbell's Mt.View Research web page at URL
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapage/contents.html. Judith's address (1998) is 3042 Rileyville
Road, Rileyville, Virginia 22650. Her e-mail address is: [email protected].)
Undated {7193)
Alger, Hazel M. (#418331/1)
age 91 yrs. of Luray died 02 Dec 1998 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 12 Apr 1907 in Luray
d/o the late John W. Higgs & Effie Lena Hitt Higgs. Married 04 Jul 1924 William McKinley
Alger who died 16 Oct 1973. Son, J. Dale Alger of Luray. Daughter, Margaret L. Smith of
Luray. 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & 5 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in
death by a grandchild. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Armentrout, Carol Rice (#4211B3/1)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 11 May 1999 at University of Virginia Medical Center. Born 27
Jul 1922 in Luray d/o the late James O. Bailey & Eva Woodward Bailey. Married 21 Feb
1942 Harry A. Keyser who died 20 Jun 1969. Married 09 Jun 1979 Paul F. Armentrout. Sis-
ter, Janie Mauck Spitler of Luray. Stepdaughter, Judy A. Miller of Harrisonburg. 2 stepsons,
Bernard D. Armentrout & James D. Armentrout both of Harrisonburg. 16 step grandchildren,
7 step great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 sisters, Douglas Quinn, Elizabeth V. Bai-
ley & Anna M. Bailey, one son, Harry A. (Andy) Keyser III., stepdaughter, Grace E. Armen-
trout, stepson, Paul F. Armentrout Jr. & a step grandson, Nathan A. Miller. Burial at Beahm's
Chapel Cemetery.
Beaghan, Alma Louise "Boots" (#613482/1)
age 77 yrs. of Shenandoah died 09 Jun 1999 at Avante of Harrisonburg. Born 25 Apr 1922 at
Shenandoah d/o the late Noah Lee & Flossie Virginia Foltz Clem Sr. Husband, William J.
Beaghan Jr. died 26 Feb 1990. Son, Roy Dale Clem & his wife, Charlotte of Grottoes. Broth-
er, Noah Lee Clem Jr. of Shenandoah. Sisters, Mary Katherine Baugher, Phyllis Reid both of
Elkton, Dorothy May, Aline Alger & Eva Dean all of Shenandoah. 3 grandchildren, Dwayne
Clem, Shannon Clem & his wife Denell, Jarrett Clem & his wife, Tammy. 2 great grandchil-
dren, Brooke A. Clem, Bryson Clem. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert Lee Clem Sr.,
Amos Newton Clem & 2 sisters, Evelyn Dofflemyer, Shirley Ann Clem. Burial in Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.
Campbell, Paula Louise (#6735311)
age 54 yrs. of Winchester died 24 Nov 1998 at her home. Born 20 Nov 1944 in Charlottesville
d/o Louise Kite Campbell of Luray & the late Paul Thomas Campbell. Fiancé, Kermit Drum-
heller of Winchester. Daughters, Charla Moore Parker of Raleigh, NC. & Colleen Wise
Owens of Huddleston. Sister, Anne Kay Campbell of Sterling. Brother, Jeffrey Kite Camp-
bell of Alexandria. 2 grandchildren. Memorial Service.
Dovel, Clarence Ernest, Jr. (#456E3)
age 87 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 29 May 1999 at Creighton Manor Nursing Home in Timberville.
Born 21 Jan 1912 in Harrisonburg s/o the late Clarence E. Dovel Sr. & Anna Foltz Dovel.
Married 25 Oct 1930 Helen Flick Dovel who died 22 Feb 1995. Grandson, Steven L. Smith.
Preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Dovel Smith & 2 brothers, Paul E. & Kermit E.
Dovel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Eppard, Lula Mae (#82823)
age 91 yrs. of Shenandoah died 23 Jan 1999 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 29 Mar
1907 in Shenandoah d/o the late Herbert & Viola Kite McDaniel. Husband, Floyd W. Eppard
Sr. died 28 Sep 1983. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Son,
Floyd W. Eppard Jr. of Shenandoah. Daughter, Nancy Vick of Mechanicsville. 4 grandchil-
dren, 5 great grandchildren. Burial in the Coverstone Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Huffman, Ray Goldsworth (#6C3231)
age 87 yrs. of Stanley died 04 Mar 1999 at MontVue Nursing Home in Luray. Born 06 Oct 1911
in Stanley s/o the late Florence Virginia Foltz & Willie Albert Huffman. Half brother, Billy
K. Huffman of Luray. Half sister, Rosaline L. Taylor of Luray. Companion, Beatrice E. Wilt
of Stanley. Son, Robert Huffman of Kingstree, SC. Daughter, Peggy Housden of Tennessee.
5 grandchildren. Burial at Leake's Chapel Cemetery in Stanley.
Hutchinson, Phillip Harvey (#4311612)
age 64 yrs. of Stanley died 05 Nov 1998 at Newton D. Baker Veterans Admin. Center in Mar-
tinsburg, WV. Born 28 Nov 1933 in Washington, DC. s/o the late Nellie Cave & Fred L.
Hutchinson. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Married 14 Jun 1964 Peggy Marie Seal.
Daughters, Cheryl R. Dinges & Jennifer A. Hutchinson both of Luray. Sons, Timothy & Phil-
lip Hutchinson of Stanley & Dennis Wade Hutchinson of Luray. Stepdaughter, Janet D.
Woodward of Etlan. Stepson, Gregory H. Meadows of Luray. Sister, Louella Cubbage of
Stanley. 9 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Herbert
Allen & Francis C. ‘Butch' Hutchinson. Burial in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Koontz, Margaret Elizabeth (#75986/1)
age 95 yrs. of Bridgewater died 19 May 1999. Born 07 Mar 1904 in Page Co. d/o the late Wil-
liam & Elma Beaver Ruffner. Married 30 Dec 1931 to Justus Keyser Koontz who died in Feb
23 1977. Son, Avis Koontz of Verona. Sister, Charlotte Long of Stanley. Grandchildren, W.
A. Koontz, Marie Drinkhouse & Charles J. Koontz, Lee Scott Koontz. 6 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by Glen J. Koontz & a granddaughter, Teresa K. Koontz. Burial in the Elk
Run Cemetery in Elkton, Va.
Rothgeb, Janie M. (#716243)
age 80 yrs. of Luray died 11 Dec 1998 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 20 Apr 1918 in Luray
d/o the late Reuben David Miller & Ruth Laura Shuler Miller. Married 30 Sep 1938 George
Edmond Rothgeb who died 15 Jan 1993. Daughter & son-in-law, Rebecca R. & James L.
Horstkamp of Chesapeake Beach, Md. Son & daughter-in-law, George Edmond Rothgeb II.
of Lanham, Md. & Linda M. Rothgeb of LaPlata, Md. Sisters, Katherine Blevins & Mary
Yates both of Luray, Julia Ann Hileman of Falls Church & Gloria Menefee of Winchester.
Brother, William Miller of Woodstock. 4 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in
death by 2 sisters, Annabel Shaffer & Alice Marie Dovel. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Lu-
ray.
Stroupe, Lucille Frances (#712993)
age 82 yrs. died 27 Jun 1999 in Luray. Born 08 Nov 1916 in Luray d/o the late Andrew Elmer
Comer & Etta Virginia Dovel Comer. Married 08 Jul 1935 Clifford D. Stroupe who died 03
Oct 1993. Foster son, Thomas H. Bell Jr. of Falls Church. Sister, Louise Virginia Stroupe of
Sun City, West, Ark. A grandchild. 5 foster grandchildren. Burial at Leaksville Cemetery in
Luray.
Zirkle, Blanche Christoria (#45535)
age 103 yrs. of Shenandoah died 21 Oct 1998 at her home. Born 09 Mar 1895 d/o the late Wil-
liam Henry & Mary Alice Coverstone Strickler. Married 17 Feb 1915 Clyde E. Zirkle who
died 13 Jul 1955. She was the last surviving member of her family. Sons, Robert Zirkle &
Harry Zirkle both of Shenandoah. Daughter, Ruth Righter of Shenandoah. 10 grandchildren,
7 great grandchildren, one great-great grandson & 4 step grandchildren. Preceded in death by
two sons, William J. & Edward Zirkle & 2 daughters, Helen Totaro & Grace V. Lopez. Buri-
al in the Coverstone Cemetery.
Miscellaneous Obituaries {6914}
(Note: These came from Judith Campbell. Her e-mail address is (1998): [email protected].
Not all of these deaths occurred in Page County. The newspaper source was not cited.)
Alger, Elmer G. (#417299/1)
age 73 yrs. of Shenandoah died 07 May 1991. Born 05 Sep 1917 in Stanley s/o the late Noah W.
Alger & Mattie Rhinehart Alger. Wife, Evelyn Louderback Alger. Sons, Elmer G. Alger Jr.
of Waynesboro, Larry Alger of Roanoke. Brother, Floyd Alger of Aliquippa, Pa. Sisters, Ber-
tha Williams of Front Royal & Elsie Frye of Winchester. 5 grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens.
Alther, Edith S. (#713713)
age 81 yrs. of Luray died 08 Dec 1991 at Winchester, Va. Born 31 Dec 1909 in Page Co. d/o the
late Blake B. & Ollie Shuler Sedwick. Husband, Armond Dewey Alther died 10 Oct 1966.
Sisters, Clara Keyser of Edinburg & Evalyn Baker of Staunton. Burial at Beahm's Chapel
Cemetery.
Atwood, Bertha Alleen (#413624)
age 87 yrs. of Luray died 09 Oct 1996 at Brill Rest Home in Luray. Born 20 Nov 1908 in Luray
d/o the late James William & Kathryn Spitler Huffman. Married 18 Feb 1928 Fred Monroe
Atwood who died 17 Dec 1982. Sons, Douglas Monroe Atwood & Frederick Donald ‘Don-
nie' Atwood both of Luray. Daughters, Louise Atwood Gochenour & Mary Atwood Burner
both of Luray; Granddaughter, Linda Kay Good of Stanley, whom she raised. Brothers, Ray
W. Huffman of Luray & Robert C. Huffman of Pensacola, FL. Sister, Kathleen Dorrough of
Luray. 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren & 2 step grandchildren. Preceded in death by
Lee Roy Strickler, grandson, whom she also raised. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Atwood, Fred Monroe (#6A783)
age 75 yrs. died 17 Dec 1982 at Luray, Va. Born 25 Mar 1907 in Page Co. s/o the late John W. &
Bertie M. Huffman Atwood. Married 18 Feb 1928 Bertha Huffman. Sons, Douglas & Donnie
Atwood both of Luray. Daughters, Louise Gochenour & Mary Burner both of Luray. Broth-
ers, Franklin W. & Ruben L. Atwood both of Luray, E. Lee Atwood of Richmond, E. Roy
Atwood of Mechanicsville & John R. Atwood of Glen Allen. Sisters, Nina Miller of Luray,
Mabel Atwood of Bridgewater, Rena M. Walker of Front Royal & Iva C. Huffman of Mo-
nongahela, Pa. 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren & 2 step great grandchildren. A
daughter, Eva Strickler is deceased. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Atwood, Harry Page (#6A789)
age 55 yrs. of Luray died 28 Jan 1974 of a self inflicted gunshot wound. Born 17 Dec 1918 in
Page Co. s/o Bertie Huffman Atwood of Luray & the late John Atwood. Married 28 Jun 1941
Kathleen Huffman. Sons, Shirley P. Atwood of Bentonville & David P. Atwood of Riley-
ville. Daughters, Stella Painter & Faye Nichols both of Luray & Gloria Dean of Elkton.
Brothers, Franklin & Fred Atwood both of Luray, Ruben Atwood of Rileyville & John, Roy
& Lee Atwood all of Richmond. Sisters, Mabel Atwood & Nina Miller both of Luray, Rena
Walker of Front Royal & Iva Huffman of Monongahela, Pa. 10 grandchildren. Burial in the
Evergreen Cemetery.
Atwood, Kimberly Marie (#6A78951)
age 17 yrs. of Orange died 26 Nov 1993. Born 22 Jun 1976 in Rockingham Co. d/o Harry P.
(Dave) & Darla Broy Atwood. Brother, David Page Atwood of Orange. Maternal grandmoth-
er, Marjorie Broy of Stanley. Paternal grandmother, Kathleen Dorraugh of Luray. Burial in
Graham Cemetery in Orange.
Atwood, Mabel Louise (#6A787)
age 76 yrs. of Bridgewater died 15 Mar 1992. Born 24 Mar 1915 in Rileyville d/o the late John
W. & Bertie M. Huffman Atwood. Brothers, Reuben L. Atwood of Rileyville, E. Lee Atwood
of Richmond & E. Roy Atwood of Mechanicsville. Sisters, Nina E. Miller of Luray, Rena
Walker of Front Royal & Iva C. Huffman of Monongahela, Pa. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery
in Luray.
Baker, Evalyn Lucille Sedwick (#713716)
age 76 yrs. of Staunton died 23 Apr 1993. Born 15 Nov 1916 in Luray d/o the late Benjamin &
Ottie Shuler Sedwick. Husband, Fred Baker is deceased. Sister, Clara Keyser of Edinburg.
Great nephew, David Sedwick of Luray. Brothers, Benjamin, Melvin & Franklin Sedwick &
sister, Edith Alther are deceased. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Barton, Alease Virginia (#416472)
age 66 yrs. of Luray died 10 Jun 1981. Born 17 Mar 1915 in Page Co. d/o the late Ben & Bessie
Hockman Louderback. Married 23 Jun 1932 Floyd Max Barton. Sons, Edwin M. & Wayne L.
Barton of Franklin, Va. & Wendall J. Barton of Fishersville. Brother, Owen Louderback of
Waynesboro. 7 grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery at Grove Hill.
Barton, James A. (#4521/1)
died 03 July 1880 at Shenandoah Iron Works, Page Co. Accident by blasting. Father-in-law -
Squire Brown. Buried near Grove Hill.
Beaghan, Clarice Mildred (#613483/1)
age 66 yrs. of Shenandoah died 29 May 1989 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 23 Jun 1922 in Page Co.
d/o the late David Walton Pence & Cordie Rae Eppard Pence. Married 24 Jun 1940 Glen-
wood E. Beaghan. Daughter, Glenda Beaghan Cordle of Coward, SC. Sisters, Audrey McA-
lister of Shenandoah & Louise Blakemore of Stanley. A granddaughter. Burial in the Method-
ist Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Beaghan, Glennwood Edward (#613483)
age 73 yrs. of Shenandoah died 11 Jan 1994 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 27 Jun 1920 in Page Co.
s/o the late William Joseph & Sudie Strole Beaghan. Married 24 Jun 1940 Clarice Pence
Beaghan who died 29 May 1989. Daughter, Glenda Dale Cordle of Coward, SC. Brother,
Thomas Beaghan of Shenandoah. Sisters, Jeanette Gordon of Castleberry, FL. & Joyce Mor-
ris of Shenandoah. 1 grandchild & 1 great grandchild. Burial in the Methodist Church Ceme-
tery.
Beaghan, William Joseph, Jr. (#613482)
age 72 yrs. of Shenandoah died 26 Feb 1990. Born 02 Aug 1917 s/o the late W. J. Beaghan Sr. &
Sudie Gertrude Strole Beaghan. Wife, Alma Louise (Boots) Beaghan. Stepson, Roy D. Clem
of Grottoes. Brothers, Glenwood & Thomas Beaghan both of Shenandoah. Sisters, Joyce
Morris of Shenandoah & Jeanelle Garden of Florida. 3 grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.
Beamer, Flossie Foltz (#4166A/1)
age 85 yrs. of Elkton died 25 Dec 1994 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 31 May 1909 in Page Co. d/o
the late Charles E. & Flonia Freeze Campbell. 1st husband, Roy C. Foltz. 2nd husband, Ro-
bert R. Beamer. Daughters, Betty F. Heatwole of Mt. Crawford, Frances F. Kite of Harrison-
burg & Norma F. Coakley of Roanoke. Sister, Ressie Gray of Park View. Half sister, Elva
Lucca of Hampton, NJ. 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild.
Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Beylor, Louise Alva (#61585)
83, of Rileyville was dead on arrival Saturday at Page Memorial Hospital, January 2, 1988. She
was born Dec. 18, 1904, in Page County and was a d/o the late Robert L. and Lucy Knicely
Good. On Oct. 6, 1939, she married Conrad Samuel Beylor, who died April 26, 1980. Step-
son, James C. Beylor of Fairfax. Stepdaughter, Gladys Rowe of Luray. Burial was in Beahm's
Chapel Cemetery.
Blosser, Frances Elizabeth “Goody” (#615713)
age 79 yrs. of Luray died 09 Feb 1993 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 16 Aug 1913 in Page Co. d/o
the late Luther P. & Juanita L. Phillips Good. Married 09 Jan 1949 Lynwood Charles Blosser.
Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Blosser, Lynwood Charles (#64158)
age 86 yrs. of Luray died 09 Mar 1997 at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Winchester. Born 03
Aug 1910 in Page Co. s/o the late Daniel Clark & Betty Elizabeth Comer Blosser. Army vet-
eran of WWII. Married 09 Jan 1948 Frances Elizabeth Good who died 09 Feb 1993. Only
survivors are 8 nieces & 1 nephew. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Blosser, Mamie Catherine Triplett (#64155/1)
age 89 yrs. of Winchester died 11 Sep 1989. Born 09 Aug 1900 in Page Co. d/o the late Albert
Jackson & Annie Laurie Yates Triplett. Her husband, Ray Allen Blosser is deceased. Son,
Maurice O. Blosser of Winchester. Daughters, Helen B. Deltner & Sandra B. Hill both of
Winchester. 6 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
Blosser, Ray Allen (#64155)
88, of Winchester died Aug. 23, 1988 at the Winchester Medical Center. He was born Jan. 16,
1900 in Page County and was a son of the late Daniel Clark and Bettie Comer Blosser. On
April 25, 1923, he married Mamie C. Triplett who survives. Surviving besides his wife are a
son, Maurice O. Blosser; 2 daughters, Helen B. Feltner and Sandra B. Hill, all of Winchester;
a brother, Lynwood C. Blosser of Luray; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Burial
will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester.
Booton, Edwin Kermit (#47D12)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah, Va. died 04 Jul 1975 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 25 Aug 1905 in Lu-
ray s/o the late John A. & Nannie V. Foltz Booton. 1st wife, Reba Smith died in Apr 1966.
2nd wife, Betty J. Sherry of Luray. Son, James D. Booton of Winston-Salem, NC. Burial in
the Shenandoah Methodist Cemetery.
Booton, George Franklin (#82873)
age 54 yrs. of Elkton died 28 Aug 1975. He was found hanged behind his home near the Shenan-
doah River & the death has been ruled a suicide. Born 06 Jan 1921 in Shenandoah s/o the late
Kirby F. & Flora Belle Kite Booton. Wife, Loraine Kee. Son, George David Booton at home.
Sister, Virginia Morris of Hyattsville, Md. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Bricker, Hilda Mae (#4183211)
age 75 yrs. of Shenandoah died 27 Mar 1995 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born in Rockingham Co. 13
Apr 1919 d/o the late Raymond & Eula Higgs McDaniel. Married 24 Nov 1938 Jett D.
Bricker Sr. who died 09 Jul 1992. Son, Jett D. Bricker Jr. of Elkton. Daughter, Jane Gaynor
of Richmond. 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in
Shenandoah.
Bricker, Jett D., Sr. (#4183211/1)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 09 Jul 1992 in New Market, Va. Born 08 Mar 1916 in Page Co.
s/o the late Clarence B. Bricker & Alberta Jett Bricker. Married 24 Nov 1938 Hilda McDa-
niel. Son, Jett Bricker Jr. of Shenandoah. Daughter, Jane Gaynor of Shenandoah. Sister, Ellen
Hylen of Lake Tahoe, Ca. 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in Rest Haven
Cemetery.
Brooks, Carl Shelton (#4181313/1)
59, of Harrisonburg, son in law of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Foltz of Shenandoah, died Oct. 8, 1988
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1929 in Augusta county. He was
married to the former Hazel Mae Foltz who survives. Also surviving are his stepfather, Hans-
ford Benson of Staunton and a step sister, Caroline Kite of Staunton. Burial was in the New-
port Cemetery.
Brooks, Hazel Mae Foltz (#4181313)
age 56 yrs. of Elkton died 15 May 1992 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 17 Mar 1936 in Page Co. d/o
Vernon & Anna Mae Huffman Foltz. Her husband, Carl Sheldon Brooks died 08 Oct 1988.
Brothers, Paul Edward, Carroll Lee & Page Lynwood Foltz Sr. all of Shenandoah. Sister,
Mary Frances Nichols of Shenandoah. Brother, Randolph Foltz is deceased. Burial in New-
port Cemetery.
Brown, Dudley Eugene (#456462)
age 77 yrs. of Dallas, Texas & formerly of Luray died 24 Sep 1997 in Dallas. Born 01 Aug 1920
in Luray s/o the late James Marion & Margie Russell Bryant Brown. Wife, Gale Brown.
Brother, Francis Brown of Luray. Sister, Janice Darr of Luray. Burial at Beahm's Chapel
Cemetery in Luray, Va.
Brown, Ethel Frances (#45643)
d/o F. M. Brown & Fannie B. Dovel Brown died 26 Aug 1888 (infant) at Hudson's Mills, Culpe-
per, Va. Grandfather - Thos. J. Dovel of Page Co., Va.
Brown, James Marion (#45646)
age 95 yrs. of Luray died 13 Jan 1990. Born 27 Jun 1894 in Culpeper Co. s/o the late Francis Ma-
rion & Fannie Dovel Brown. Married 29 Jun 1915 Margie Russell Bryant who died 31 Aug
1974. Sons, Francis B. Brown of Luray & Dudley E. Brown of Dallas, TX. Daughter, Janice
Darr of Luray. Sister, Nora Riggatt of Harrisonburg. 2 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Brown, Ruth W. (#45645/1)
age 86 yrs. died 02 Mar 1980 at Luray, Va. Born 17 Nov 1893 in Page Co. d/o the late Edward &
Mary Susan Fleming Emerson. Married 11 Feb 1913 Thomas Cleveland Brown. Son, Don
Brown of Luray. Daughters, Elaine Beahm of New Market & Madge Kennedy of Satellite
Beach, Fl. Sister, Beatrice Coates of Alexandria. 9 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren.
Burial at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Brown, Thomas Maxwell (#456452)
38, of Luray died 13 Sept 1976 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 25, 1911 in Luray
s/o Thomas C. & Ruth Emerson Brown of Luray. Married 09 Jun 1940 Ruth Estelle Black.
Sons, Thomas M. Brown II of Harrisonburg & Jeffrey A. Brown of Luray; three daughters,
Donna Joyce Mirabelli of Iceland & Pamela Jean & Karen Lynne Brown, both of Luray. Al-
so, a brother, Don Brown of Luray; two sisters, Madge Kennedy of Florida & Elaine Beahm
of New Market. A graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery.
Brubaker, Gladys Jones (#43922)
age 83 yrs. of Luray died 19 Apr 1983 at Winchester, Va. Born 14 Apr 1900 in Page Co. d/o the
late Lee C. & Annie Jones Brubaker. Brother, Harold Lee Brubaker of Roanoke. Burial in the
Green Hill Cemetery.
Brubaker, Harold Lee (#43924)
age 90 yrs. of Luray died 19 Jun 1997 at Winchester Medical Center. Born 23 Aug 1906 in Luray
s/o the late Lee C. & Annie C. Jones Brubaker. Wife, Evelyn Brubaker died in Feb 1997.
Nieces, Elizabeth Barker of Clifton, Va. & Cynthia Livinghouse of Silver Spring, Md. Ne-
phews, Robert Lee Brubaker of Bethesda, Md. & William W. Brubaker of Stevensville, Md.
7 great nieces & nephews. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery.
Brumback, Mary Catherine (#4132512/1)
age 69 yrs. of Rileyville died 06 Apr 1995. Born 18 Nov 1925 in Plankinton, SD. d/o the late Leo
& Mabel Ependanz Roth. Married in 1950 Ralph Booton Brumback who died at the same
time as a son, Thomas Richard Brumback on 01 Mar 1987. Daughter, Teresa Ann Brumback
of Rileyville. Son, Paul Leo Brumback of Staunton. Sister, Veronica Ailor of Bedford, Pa.
Grandson, Edward Ralph Brumback of Rileyville. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Brumback, Mary Elizabeth Thorn (#421113/1)
age 101 yrs. of Jacksonville, NC. died 20 Apr 1998 at the home of her son in Jacksonville. born
24 Aug 1896 d/o the late Harry Peter & Mary Livers Thorp of Martinsburg, WV. Widow of
Dr. Lynn Hamilton Brumback. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Son, Dr. Frank E. Brumback of Jacksonville, NC. 4 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter.
Preceded in death by a great granddaughter. Burial at the Rosedale Cemetery in Martinsburg,
WV.
Brumback, Thomas W. (#413251)
age 72 yrs. of Rileyville died 06 Jun 1963 in Harrisonburg, Va. Born 31 Jul 1890 at Rileyville s/o
the late Richard T. & Anna Keyser Brumback. Married 14 Sep 1914 Ollie May Hockman
who died 05 Dec 1961. Sons, Ralph B. Brumback & Donald E. Brumback both of Silver
Spring, Md. Two sons are dead. Interment in the family cemetery.
Bumgardner, Charles Gilbert (#41327/1)
age 91 yrs. of Front Royal, a native of Page Co. & father of Mrs. Rumsey E. Sedwick of Luray,
died 08 Jun 1962 at his home. Born 17 Oct 1870 at Luray s/o the late Ira Christian Bumgard-
ner & Susan Virginia Long Bumgardner. Married 24 Dec 1896 Annie Eliza Huffman. Sons,
Vernon, Roy, Edgar & Glendon Bumgardner of Front Royal. Daughters, Mrs. Cletus (Marie)
Burke & Mrs. Wilson (Lillian) Eshelman of Front Royal & Mrs. Rumsey (Ethel) Sedwick of
Luray. Brother, Hubert Bumgardner of Luray. Sister, Mrs. Frank Yates of Arlington. 26
grandchildren & 27 great grandchildren. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Bumgardner, Christabel Jenkins (#413277/1)
age 71 yrs. of Front Royal died 08 Jun 1998 in her Front Royal Home. Burial in Prospect Hill
Cemetery. Born 02 Jun 1926 in Hume, d/o the late Raymond Jenkins Sr. & Landora Thomp-
son Jenkins. Widow of Glendon W. Bumgardner. Son, Randy Bumgardner of Harpers Ferry,
WV. Daughters, Loretta Lilly & Sandra Bain of Front Royal & Helen Marks of Springfield.
Brothers, Edward Jenkins & Wilmer Jenkins of Front Royal & Raymond Jenkins Jr. of New
Mexico. Sister, Catherine Rutherford of Front Royal. 8 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.
Bumgardner, Glendon Woodrow (#413277)
age 73 yrs. of Front Royal died 02 Nov 1990. Born 10 Dec 1916 in Luray s/o the late Charles
Gilbert & Iza Elizabeth Huffman Bumgardner. Veteran of WW II. Wife, Christabel Jenkins
Bumgardner of Front Royal. Son, Randy Allen Bumgardner of Harpers Ferry, WV. Daugh-
ters, Loretta L. Lilly & Sandra L. Lilly both of Front Royal. Stepdaughter, Helen E. Marks of
Annandale. Brothers, Edgar S. Bumgardner of Stuarts Draft & Roy Bumgardner of Front
Royal. Sisters, Lillian Eshelman of Strasburg, Marie Burke of Front Royal & Margie Burke
of Culpeper. 4 grandchildren & 3 step grandchildren. Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Buracker, Hattie A. (#4354/1)
died 08 Jul 1948 at her home where she had been in ill health for about the past eight months.
Born in Warren county, VA., d/o the late Edward A. and Elizabeth T. Leary Green. She came
to Page county when a young lady as a school teacher and at that time Mr. Buracker was a
merchant at Stanley, he being one of the first in the community. They were married Decem-
ber 21, 1887 and resided in the Marksville section all their life. Mr. Buracker's death occurred
in March of 1929. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Carroll (Marie) Shuler, of Marksville and
two sisters, Mrs. Florence Marks of Richmond, and Mrs. Annie Walter of Front Royal and
one brother, Willie Green of Strasburg. One daughter & three sisters & a brother are de-
ceased. Interment was in Graves Chapel cemetery.
Buracker, Lillie A. (#4353/1)
age 77.8.23 died 23 Feb 1936 at Stanley, Va. w/o Samuel Buracker. Born in Rockingham Co.
near Lacey Springs. d/o Jonas & Susan Reid. Brother, Charles Reid of Idaho. Nephew, Frank
Cootes of New Market, Va. Cousin, Mrs. Frank Koontz of Stanley. Her husband, age 86 yrs.,
survives. Daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Hanson. Grandson, Walton Hanson. Granddaughter &
her husband, Rosamond & Herman Frenzke of Baltimore. Interment in Graves Chapel.
Bushong, Grace Smucker (#29541)
age 97 yrs. of New Market died 16 Nov 1997 at Life Care Center in New Market. Born 02 Jan
1900 in Bridgewater d/o the late David Cline & Mollie Kiser Smucker. Married 03 Feb 1926
John Bushong who died 07 Sep 1982. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Bridgewater.
Campbell, Paul Thomas (#673531/1)
age 81 yrs. of Luray died 17 Apr 1994. Born 01 Aug 1912 in Page Co. s/o the late Joseph Tho-
mas & Annie Rebecca Printz Campbell. Married 15 Mar 1939 Louise Kite. Son, Jeff Camp-
bell of Alexandria. Daughters, Anne Campbell of Sterling & Paula Campbell of Winchester.
Brother, Joseph Thomas ‘J. T.' Campbell of Luray. 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.
Burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Carvell, Robert Eugene “Buck” (#615862)
age 65 yrs. of Luray died 20 Oct 1992. Born 17 Oct 1927 in Rileyville s/o the late Frank & Vir-
ginia Josie Good Carvell. Married 23 Aug 1962 Elaine Miller. Son, Stuart Carvell of Luray.
Brothers, Lewis Franklin Carvell of Berryville & Albert Jebediah Carvell of Rileyville. Sis-
ter, Marilyn Gladwell of Luray. 1 grandson. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cave, David Gardner (#826221/1)
age 69 yrs. of Front Royal died 15 Jul 1982 at Martinsburg, WV. Born 14 Aug 1912 in Luray s/o
the late David N. & Allie Gardner Cave. U. S. Navy veteran of WW II. Wife, Elizabeth R.
Cave of Front Royal. Burial in the National Cemetery in Winchester.
Cave, Elizabeth Rothgeb (#826221)
age 81 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 28 Mar 1996. d/o the late Ray G. & Lena Virginia Modesitt
Rothgeb & was born 03 Jun 1914 in Luray. In 1932 married David Gardner Cave who died
15 Jul 1982. Brothers, Louis A. Rothgeb of Roanoke & Elbert E. Rothgeb of North Hunding-
don, Pa. Sisters, Ellen Rothgeb Brown of Baltimore, Md., Frances Caroline Rothgeb Waters
of Kimberton, Pa. & Mary Virginia Louderback of Stanley. Burial in Winchester National
Cemetery.
Coe, John William (#439511)
stepbrother of Gertrude Brumback Helms of Stanley died 04 Jan 1986 at his home in Arlington.
s/o the late Alpheus W. Coe & Augusta Brumback. Stepsister, Anita Brumback Rothgeb of
Luray. Stepbrother, Hassell L. Brumback of Harrisonburg. Sister, Elizabeth Coe Worman of
Littleton, Co. Nephew, William Coe Worman of Tulsa, Ok. & numerous cousins. Memorial
service.
Coffman, Frances Pearl (#6A724)
age 66 yrs. of Luray died 27 Jul 1981. Born 18 Jul 1915 in Page Co. d/o the late James Wilmer &
Linda Frazier Huffman. Married 29 Aug 1935 Robert Lee Coffman who died 09 Oct 1978.
Daughter, Judith Ann McCullough of Bon Air. Brother, Kenney J. Huffman of Tanneytown,
Md. Sisters, Marjorie Hamrick of Thurmont, Md., Lila C. Holtzman of Luray & Janice
Cooper of Bethesda, Md. 2 grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cole, Elsie Lee (#744623)
age 78 yrs. of Luray died 16 Sep 1996 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 02 Jul 1918 in Rocking-
ham Co. d/o the late Herman H. & Emma Jane Dovel Hensley. Married 16 Jul 1938 Malcolm
Avery Cole who died 26 Aug 1987. Daughter, Wanda Lee Smith of Luray. Brother, George
A. Hensley of Stanley. Sister, Mildred Merica of College Park, Md. & Thelma Stoneberger of
Elkton. 2 grandchildren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Cole, Malcolm Avery (#744623/1)
age 71 yrs. of Luray died 26 Aug 1987. Born 06 Feb 1916 in Hopewell s/o the late Ellis &
Gladys Nelson Cole. Navy veteran of World War II. Married 16 Jul 1938 Elsie Henslky.
Daughter, Wanda Lee Smith of Gordonsville; sisters, Edith Berry & Shirley Roberts, both of
Chesapeake. Three grandchildren &3 great grandchildren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Ceme-
tery.
Comer, Anna Mae (#45392)
age 97 yrs. of Bridgewater died 05 Jun 1993. Former resident of the Naked Creek area. Born 13
May 1896 in Page Co. d/o the late George Luther & Sallie Strickler Kite. Married 20 Oct
1914 Russell Hume Comer who died in 1953. Son, William H. Comer of Elkton. Daughters,
Frances Shifflett & Mary Lam both of Elkton & Gertie Newcomb of Richmond. Niece, Ar-
dath Painter of Stanley. Nephew, Edwin (Kitie) Shuler. 23 grandchildren, 44 great grandchil-
dren, 16 great- great grandchildren & & step grandchildren. 6 children, Eugene, James,
Claude, Harry, Birdie & Elsie Comer are deceased. Burial in the EUB Cemetery in Shenan-
doah, Va.
Comer, Claude Wilson (#613224)
age 84 yrs. of Stanley died 14 Feb 1992 at Luray, Va. Born 18 Dec 1907 in Shenandoah s/o the
late Franklin P. & Fannie J. Baugher Comer. Married 10 Jun 1932 Evelyn Virginia Jenkins.
Sons, James Douglas Comer of Stanley, Jerry Lynn Comer of Alexandria & Anthony L.
Comer of Front Royal. Daughter, Patsy Josephine Cullers of Newport News. Brother, John E.
Comer of Pittsburgh, Pa. Sisters, Brownie C. Cave of Stanley, Alma Shuler of Elkton, Mary
Kummel of LaCrosse, WI., Grace Shackelford of Hampton, Margaret Kublec of Pittsburg,
Beulah C. Huffman & Nellie Robinson both of Luray & Peggy Specic of McKeesport, Pa. 10
grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Burial in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Comer, Etta Virginia Dovel (#71299)
96 of Shenandoah died Sept. 23, 1988 at Page Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 18. 1892,
in Page County and was a daughter of Dugard and Henrietta Dovel. She was the widow of
Elmer Comer. She is survived by 3 daughters, Lucille Stroupe and Louise Stroupe both of
Luray and Dorothy DeLouch of Arlington. Burial was in the Evangelical United Brethren
Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Comer, Floyd Dennis, Jr. (#46871/2)
age 63 yrs. of Stanley died 19 Feb 1992. Born 18 Jun 1928 in Page Co. s/o Floyd Dennis Comer
Sr. & Ruth Ferrell Comer of Shenandoah. Wife, June Kite Comer of Stanley. Daughter, Son-
dra Comer of Shenandoah. Brother, Roy Lee Comer of Jefferson, Md. Sister, Phyllis Price of
Shenandoah. Stepdaughter, Kay Ellen Pozucek of Seymour, CT. Stepsons, William Bierlein
of Fairfax & David Bierlein of Orlean. 8 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Burial in Rest
Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Comer, June Kite (#46871)
age 72 yrs. of Stanley died 16 Feb 1996 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 02 Jun 1923 in Page
Co. d/o the late Leonard & Florence Gochenour Kite. Widow of Floyd D. Comer Jr. Sons, W.
‘Bud' Bierlein of Arlington & David Bierlein of Orlean. Daughter, Kay Pozucek of Seymour,
CT. Sisters, Violet Mitchell of Franklin, WV. & Frances Ann Cole of Centreville. 6 grand-
children & 1 great grandchild. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Comer, Kathleen Elizabeth (#4136132)
died 14 Jan 1919. Aunts - Ruth, Eva & Olive. (In Remembrance)
Comer, Leon Nathan, Sr. (#416831/1)
age 87 yrs. of Stephens City died 30 Apr 1997 at Winchester Medical Center. Born 27 Jul 1909
in Stanley s/o the late Charles Trenton Comer & Viola Victoria Cave Comer. Married 09 Mar
1940 Mary Louise Foltz. Son, Leon Lee (Jay) Comer of Stephens City. 3 grandchildren & 7
great grandchildren. Burial at Graves Chapel Cemetery in Stanley, Va.
Comer, Lorene Dovel (#744A7/1)
age 77 yrs. of Elkton died 21 Mar 1991 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 28 Jul 1913 in Shenandoah d/o
the late Solie Frank & Eula Pearl Henderson Grimsley. Married 12 Aug 1932 Carl E. Dovel
who died 15 Jan 1975. Married 02 Apr 1979 Gilbert Comer. Sons, Ray Dovel of Elkton &
Durwood Dovel of Shenandoah. Daughter, Shelby Blosser of Elkton. Stepsons, Grayson
Comer of Covington & Jerry Comer of North Carolina. Sister, Mazie Cave of Charlottesville.
Brother, Kemper Grimsley of Shenandoah. 7 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Burial in
St. Peter's Cemetery in Elkton.
Comer, Paul Jennings, Jr. (#7129A21)
52, of Shenandoah died Oct. 28, 1988 at the Veterans Medical Center in Martinsburg, W. Va. He
was born June 4, 1936 in Shenandoah and was a son of Nellie Judd Comer of Shenandoah
and the late Paul Jennings Comer, Sr. Surviving besides his mother are a son, Paul Jennings
Comer III, of Stanley; 2 daughters, Carla Sue and Samantha Comer, both of Stanley; 4 broth-
ers, Bruce, Wilson, Frankie and Allen Comer, all of Shenandoah; 7 sisters, Nancy Lam and
Sandra Breeden, both of Elkton, Eula Mae Russom of California and JoAnne Comer, Joyce
Dean, Linda Wolfe and Brenda Comer, all of Shenandoah and a grandmother, Eula Judd of
Shenandoah. Burial at the EUB Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Comer, Pauline Huffman (#413177)
age 70 yrs. of Luray died 03 May 1995 at Charlottesville. Born 10 May 1924 in Shenandoah d/o
the late Charles David & Daisy Bell Kite Huffman. Married 01 Jan 1943 Willie ‘Junior'
Comer. Daughters, Kay C. Thommasson of Salem & Annette C. Flanders of Covington.
Sons, Danny L. Comer of Luray & Jeffery W. Comer of Newark DE. Sister, Evelyn H. Lou-
derback of Shenandoah. 5 grandchildren & one great grandchild. Burial in the St. Luke's Lu-
theran at Alma.
Comer, Ralph Hudson (#64134)
age 90 yrs. of Luray died 16 May 1990. Born 02 Apr 1900 s/o the late Isaac S. & Mollie E. Varn-
er Comer. Married 10 Nov 1937 Helen Price. Son, Jackson P. Comer of Luray. Burial at Mt.
Zion Church Cemetery.
Comer, Raymond Franklin (#712942)
age 93 yrs. of Shenandoah died 09 Jan 1998 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 06 Sep
1904 in Page Co. s/o the late Hiram J. & Daisy L. Dovel Comer. Wife, Florence Ferrell Com-
er preceded him in death. Daughter, AnnaBelle Comer of Shenandoah. Son, Kenneth Comer
of Elkton. Brother, Russell Comer of Shenandoah. 2 granddaughters, 8 great grandchildren,
numerous nieces & nephews. Companion, Margaret Turner of Elkton. Burial in the George
Comer Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Comer, Ruth Irene (#45842)
age 78 yrs. of Luray died 02 Nov 1975. Born 18 Dec 1896 in Shenandoah, Va. d/o the late Hu-
bert F. & Bettie Sindlinger Griffith. Married 14 Mar 1928 Harry Lee Comer. Son, George
Comer of Beltsville, Md. Brothers, Gilbert L., Lester R. & John C. Griffith all of Shenan-
doah. Sister, Virginia Melton of Shenandoah. 3 grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Zion Church
Cemetery.
Comer, Thurman C. (#7129A4)
age 77 yrs. of Shenandoah died 15 Aug 1995. Born 01 Jun 1918 in Page Co. s/o the late Ernest
& Lottie Dovel Comer. Married 13 Aug 1938 Edith Baugher Comer. Served in the Army dur-
ing WWII. Son, Jerry Comer of Shenandoah. Daughters, Patti Good of Shenandoah & Sheila
Copper of Elkton. 8 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial
Gardens in Harrisonburg.
Comer, Virginia Alice (#61346)
age 87 yrs. of Shenandoah, died 13 Sep 1975 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 28 Jul 1888 at Shenan-
doah d/o the late Frank P. & Mary Elizabeth Comer Strole. Married 04 Jan 1917 Ruben
Comer who died 17 Sep 1951. Sisters, Sudie Beaghan of Shenandoah, Mary Campbell of
Staunton & Helen Kauffman of Atlantic City, NJ. Burial in the UMC Cemetery in Shenan-
doah, Va.
Coughlin, Charles S. (#4583122)
age 57 yrs. of Portsmouth died 19 Feb 1998. Born 29 Feb 1940 in Shenandoah s/o the late
Charles B. & Lillian G. Turner Couglin. One son & one daughter. Sister, Faye Creecy of
Portsmouth. An aunt in Elkton. 4 grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother, William
Russell Coughlin who died 04 Sep 1991. Burial in the George Comer Cem., near Shenan-
doah.
Coughlin, Lillian Gladys (#458312/1)
age 80 yrs. of Portsmouth & formerly of Shenandoah died 23 Nov 1997. Born 17 Dec 1916 in
Shenandoah d/o the late Edgar R. & Martha V. Davis Turner. Husband, Charles B. Coughlin
preceded her in death. Daughter, Faye C. Creecy of Portsmouth. Son, Charles S. Coughlin of
Portsmouth. Sister, Ardath Lawson of Elkton. 7 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Buri-
al in the EUB Cemetery.
Courtney, Beulah Clara (#417225)
age 81 yrs. of Stanley died 15 Apr 1990 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 31 Jan 1909 in Page Co., d/o
the late William & Ida Louderback Jenkins. Married 06 Dec 1926 William Ray Courtney
who died 28 Sep 1970. Sons, Archie & Forest Courtney both of Stanley, Edward & Ray
Courtney Jr. both of Front Royal. Daughters, Helen Louderback & Agnes Rinaca both of
Stanley. 14 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren. A brother, Russell Jenkins & 3 sisters,
Cora Rhinehart, Myrtle Rinaca & Bertie Campbell are deceased. Burial in St. Luke's Church
cemetery at Alma.
Crall, Margaret Lee (#613481)
age 75 yrs. of College Park, Md. died 29 Mar 1989 at Clinton, Md. Born 11 Oct 1913 in Shenan-
doah d/o the late Benjamin Lee & Sudie Davis Beaghan. Daughter, Peggy Ann Rooney of
Greenbelt, Md. Son, Michael Crall of Pasadena, Ca. Sisters, Jeanette G. Gordon of Casselber-
ry, Fl. & Joyce B. Morris of Shenandoah. Brothers, William J. Beaghan, Glenwood E. Beag-
han & Thomas E. Beaghan all of Shenandoah. 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. The
body was donated to science.
Cubbage, Peggy Jean Koontz (#715842/1)
age 62 yrs. of Stanley died 09 Jan 1998 at her home. Born 18 Sep 1935 in Stanley d/o Leo W. &
Catherine Dinges Housden of Stanley. Married 21 Oct 1953 Jacob Daniel Koontz Jr. who
died 25 Aug 1966. Son, Jacob D. ‘Danny' Koontz III. of Stanley. Daughters, Janet K. Good of
Stanley & Angela Crystal Eppard of Elkton. Sister, Kathy P. May of Shenandoah, Dorothy
Shoemaker of Fulks Run & Phyllis Long & Bonnie Thorpe both of Stanley. Brothers, Nelson
Leo Housden & Vincent Lee Housden both of Stanley. 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by
a sister, Diane Darlene Cubbage. Burial in Leake's Chapel Cemetery.
[Note: Kathy P. May is a daughter, not a sister, of Peggy Jean Koontz Cubbage. The obituary is
incorrect. - MBA 14 Feb 2009]
Davis, Benjamin L. (#61348/1)
died 19 Jul 1923 age 20.2.26. In Memory of my dear husband. by Sudie Davis
Davis, Lillian Catherine (#746122)
age 77 yrs. of Elkton died 28 Jan 1991. Her husband Paul Vernon Davis is deceased. Sons, Or-
man Davis of Jacksonville, FL. & Paul Davis Jr. of Shenandoah. Daughters, Juanita Loud of
Springfield & Gale Good & Shirley Campbell both of Elkton. Sister, Clara Seal of Luray.
Brothers, Oliver, Calvin & Everett Kisling all of Elkton. 12 grandchildren & 5 great grand-
children. Burial in St. Peter's Methodist Church Cemetery.
Davis, Raymond C. (#456AE/1)
76, of Orlando, Fla died Aug. 21, 1988, in Orlando. He was born in Washington, DC. and moved
to Orlando from Shenandoah in 1956. He is survived by his wife Ruth Marie Davis of Orlan-
do; daughter, Shirley Parrish of Melbourne, Fla; sister, Charlotte Klinger. of Orlando and 2
grandchildren. Burial in Memorial Park at Casselberry, Fla.
Dobbs, Cleva Alice (#45834)
age 96 yrs. of Shenandoah died 11 Oct 1993 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 27 Feb 1897 in Shenan-
doah d/o the late William Scott Long & Emma Deliah Sindlinger Long. Husband, Harry Al-
len Dobbs died 03 Nov 1974. Son, William M. Dobbs of Upper Marlboro, Md. Daughters,
Mary Tate of Shenandoah, Ruth Galahan of California, Clarice Brantman of Elkton & Diana
Graves of Harrisonburg. 11 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Ceme-
tery.
Dobbs, Harry Allen (#45834/1)
age 80 yrs. died 03 Nov 1974 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 02 Jul 1894 s/o the late
Thaddeus Bertram & Mary Magdalene Printz Dobbs. Married 07 Sep 1916 Cleva Alice Long.
Children, William M. Dobbs of Forrestville, Md., Mary Tate of Shenandoah, Ruth Williams
of Fullerton, Ca., Clarice Brantman of Clinton, Md. & Diana Graves of Shenandoah. Sister,
Freda Foltz of Shenandoah. 11 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in the EUB
Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Dorraugh, Charles Russel (#413629/2)
age 81 yrs. of Luray died 19 Sep 1990. Born 20 Mar 1909 in Page Co. s/o the late James Franklin
Dorraugh & Laura Bell Kite Dorraugh. Twice married, 1st, Frances May Dorraugh died in
Jun 1974. 2nd, Kathleen Atwood Dorraugh survives. Sons, Charles (Junior) Dorraugh of
Shenandoah, Richard L. Dorraugh of Luray & Ralph W. Dorraugh of Elkton. Daughters,
Peggy Raines of Grottoes, Mary Ann White of Chesapeake & Joyce Good of Elkton. Step-
children, Shirley Atwood of Bentonville, Stella Lilly of Fishersville, Faye Nichols of Luray,
Gloria Dean of West Virginia & Davey Atwood of Orange. Sister, Teresa Andrews of Balti-
more, Md. 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren & 4 great step
grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.
Dovel, Alice Marie (#716244)
age 75 yrs. of Luray died 02 Jul 1995 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born 03 Jun
1920 at Luray d/o the late Reuben David & Ruth Laura Shuler Miller. w/o Julian Newton
Dovel. Brother, William David Miller of Woodstock. 5 sisters, Katherine Blevins, Mary
Yates & Janie Rothgeb, all of Luray, Julie Ann Hileman of Falls Church & Gloria Menefee
of Winchester. A sister, Annabel Shaffer died 26 Jun. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cem.
Dovel, Bernard Clifford (#712931)
age 71 yrs. of Shenandoah, Va. died 20 Jul 1975. Born 10 Apr 1904 in Page Co. s/o the late Ben-
jamin & Bertha Housden Dovel. Wife, Sally Edith Butler. Adopted daughter, Alena Comer of
Shenandoah. Grandson, Gary C. Comer of Stanley. Brother, Elby Dovel of Stanley. Sisters,
Gladys Housden of Stanley & Beatrice Batman of Michigan. Burial in the SDA Cemetery in
Stanley.
Dovel, Charles (#74461)
who was drowned on 23 Feb 1917 by the capsizing of a boat while crossing the Shenandoah Riv-
er near Grove Hill was found by Isaac N. Louderback, at a point on the River 2 miles by the
stream below the scene of the drowning and about 1 mile below on a straight line. s/o Clinton
Dovel. Interment near the young man's home in Rockingham Co. several miles from Shenan-
doah. He was 22 yrs. old and was married on Christmas Day only a few months before he
drowned, to a Miss Hensley.
Dovel, Cletis (#6C3311)
was born 20 Apr 1907 & departed this life 01 Mar 1909 age 1 year, 10 months & 11 days. The
deceased was the son of Charles L. Dovel. The funeral was conducted by Eld Martin Roth-
geb, Rev. M. A. Ashby, Rev. J. R. Brown & Eld. Painter. The remains were laid to rest in the
Adventist burying ground near Stanleyton, Va.
Dovel, David Lee (#456773)
age 30 yrs. of Luray died 16 Jul 1980. Born 20 Nov 1949 in Page Co. s/o Lucille Virginia
Stroupe Dovel & the late Leo Ward Dovel. Brothers, Hunter T. Dovel of Richmond & Larry
W. Dovel of Lynchburg. Burial at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Dovel, David Thurman (#712952)
age 72 yrs. of Vinton & formerly of Shenandoah died 20 Jan 1981 at Veterans Hospital at Salem.
Born 01 Oct 1908 at Shenandoah s/o the late Otis D. & Sellie S. Comer Dovel. Married Ad-
die Housden who died earlier. Burial in the EUB Cemetery.
Dovel, Elby Marcellus (#712932)
age 73 yrs. of Stanley died 23 Jan 1980 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 30 Mar 1906 in Page Co. s/o
the late Benjamin & Bertha Housden Dovel. Married in 1926 Ruth Good. Sons, Merle Dale
Dovel & Clark Dovel both of Luray. Daughter, Phyllis Viands of Williamsburg. Sister, Bea-
trice Batman of Quincy, Michigan. 5 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Burial in the
SDA Cemetery in Stanley, Va.
Dovel, Elizabeth Campbell (#45676/1)
age 81 yrs. of Luray died 05 Aug 1990. Born 18 Jan 1909 in Luray d/o the late Joseph Thomas &
Annie R. Printz Campbell. Married 27 Nov 1928 Isaac Randolph Dovel Sr. who died 08 Dec
1981. Son, Isaac Dovel of Luray. Daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bunch of Luray. Brothers, J. Wil-
liam, Paul T. & Joseph T. Campbell Jr. all of Luray. 7 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dovel, Frances Nellie (#6C3312/1)
age 76 yrs. of Stanley died 03 Jul 1991 in Luray, Va. Born 02 May 1915 in Page Co. d/o the late
H. Lucian & Barbara Long Spitler. Married 04 Feb 1935 S. Paul Dovel. Son, Charles L. Do-
vel of Waynesboro. Daughter, Nancy Lee Duncan of East Lawn, CT. Brother, Richard Spitler
of Luray. Sisters, Elizabeth Sours of Waynesboro, Estaline Kite of Luray & Gretchen Kite of
Ayden, NC. 2 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. 2 grandchildren are deceased. Burial in
Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Dovel, Gordanus (Mrs.) (#755/1)
age 65 yrs. died 10 Jun 1899 at Shenandoah, VA. Buried in the U. B. Churchyard at Grove Hill.
Dovel, Henrietta Virginia (#6138)
died 03 May 1924. In Memory of my dear mother.
Dovel, Isaac Randolph, Sr. (#45676)
age 74 yrs. of Luray died 08 Dec 1981. Born 13 Dec 1906 in Luray s/o the late Isaac Newton &
M. Blanche Freeze Dovel. Married 27 Nov 1928 Elizabeth Campbell. Son, Isaac R. Dovel Jr.
Daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bunch of Luray. Brother, J. Newton Dovel of Luray. 7 grandchil-
dren & 2 great grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dovel, Isaac Randolph, Jr. (#456761)
age 67 yrs. of Luray died 30 Sep 1997 at his home. Born 14 Nov 1929 in Luray s/o the late Isaac
Randolph Dovel Sr. & Elizabeth Campbell Dovel. Wife, Mary Jacqueline Dovel. Son, I. Mi-
chael Dovel of Denver, Co. Daughters, Karen Lynn Dovel-Parker of Denver, Co. & Susan
Marie Dovel of Fairfax. Sister, Mary Elizabeth Bunch of Luray. 2 grandchildren. Memorial
service.
Dovel, James Garfield (#712976)
age 59 yrs. of Shenandoah died 19 Jun 1983. Born 23 Apr 1924 in Page Co. s/o the late Plina E.
& Daisy Seekford Dovel. Sons, Garfield Lee Dovel & James Garfield Dovel Jr. both of Lu-
ray. Daughters, Betty Jean Dodson of Rappahannock, Sarah Isabelle Chrisman of Stanley &
Deloris Mowbray of Elkton. Sister, Virginia Belle Turner of Stanley. 8 grandchildren & a
great grandchild. Burial in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery.
Dovel, James Winfred (#7129741)
age 52 yrs. of Luray died 21 Sep 1995. Born 25 Mar 1943 at Stanley s/o Charlotte Irene Painter
of Stanley & the late Virgil Edgar Dovel. Married 24 Jun 1989 Judith Kay Allison. Step-
daughters, Alison Seal of Luray & Tricia Baker of Greenville, SC. Brother, Garland Edgar
Dovel of Hartwood. Sister, Alda Irene Boylyard of Springfield. 2 grandchildren. Burial in
Leake's Chapel Cemetery at Stanley.
Dovel, Jeffrey Allen (#6C331212)
age 28 yrs. of Waynesboro 16 Dec 1989. Born 22 Jul 1961 in Waynesboro s/o Charles & Betty
Alger Dovel. Son, Christopher J. Dovel of Waynesboro. Brother, Craig L. Dovel. Grandpa-
rents, S. Paul & Frances Spitler Dovel all of Stanley. Burial in Augusta Memorial Park in
Waynesboro.
Dovel, John Jefferson (#45678)
age 63 yrs. of Luray died 23 Jun 1974. Born 18 Aug 1910 s/o the late Isaac N. & Blanche Freeze
Dovel. Married 10 Jun 1954 Jewel Browning of Winston-Salem, NC. Children, John N. Do-
vel of Fairfax, Philip Dovel of Luray & Thomas Dovel of Lynchburg, Jane D. Byrnes of Al-
lendale, NJ. 6 grandchildren. Brothers, I. Randolph Dovel Sr. & J. Newton Dovel both of Lu-
ray. Sister, Edna West of Charlottesville. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dovel, John Woodrow (#6C3318)
age 71 yrs. of Stanley died 19 Dec 1995. Born 28 Apr 1924 in Stanley s/o the late Charles L. &
Etta Lee Coffman Dovel. Married 23 Nov 1962 Eleanor Hockman. Daughters, Georgia F.
Duncan of Manassas & Nancy Hunter Haley of Nashville, Tn. Brother, James A. Dovel of
Rileyville. Sisters, Helen Andrew of Middletown, Marie Spitler of Luray & Isabell Miller of
Dayton. 6 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Dovel, Larry Ward, Sr. (#456772)
age 53 yrs. of Big Island. died 20 Jun 1993 at Lynchburg, Va. Born 25 Sep 1939 in Luray s/o the
late Leo & Lucille Stroupe Dovel. Wife, Jo Guthrie Dovel. Son, Larry Ward Dovel Jr. of
Chesterfield. Brother, Hunter L. Dovel of Chester. 1 grandson. Burial in Beahm's Chapel
Cemetery.
Dovel, Lavonia Helen (#75492/1)
age 80 yrs. of Elkton died 17 Jan 1981. Born 15 Oct 1900 in Page Co. d/o the late David M. &
Mollie Higgs Gray. Husband, Fred Dovel. Daughter, Mildred McClanahan of Woodbridge.
Sons, Franklin Dovel of Harrisonburg & Earman Dovel of Elkton. 6 grandchildren, 2 great
grandchildren & 3 step great grandchildren. Burial in Elk Run Cemetery.
Dovel, Ruby Alice (#746113)
age 78 yrs. of Elkton died 15 Jul 1998 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 11 Aug 1919 in
Rockingham Co. d/o the late Calvin M. & Carrie Elizabeth Haynes Dovel. Brothers, Layton,
Lynwood & Calvin Dovel all of Elkton. Sisters, Irene Hughes with whom she lived, Clara
Akers & Maxine Day all of Elkton & Margaret Sipe of Inwood, WV. Burial in the Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.
Dovel, Ruth Kathern (#712932/1)
age 72 yrs. of Stanley died 04 Mar 1980 at Luray, Va. Born 12 Jul 1907 in Page Co. d/o the late
James M. & Anna L. Lowery Good. In 1926 married Elby M. Dovel who died 23 Jan 1980.
Sons, Merle D. Dovel & Clark Dovel both of Luray. Daughter, Phyllis Viands of Williams-
burg, Va. 5 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Brothers, Fletcher, Milburn, Harold &
Ralph Good all of Stanley & Homer Good of Afton. Burial in the SDA Cemetery in Stanley,
Va.
Dovel, Samuel Paul (#6C3312)
age 82 yrs. of Stanley died 13 Jul 1992 at Luray, Va. Born 04 Jun 1910 in Page Co. s/o the late
Charles L. & Etta Lee Coffman Dovel. Married 04 Feb 1935 Francis Nellie Spitler who died
03 Jul 1991. Son, Charles L. Dovel of Waynesboro. Daughter, Nancy Lee Duncan of East
Lyme, CT. Brothers, John Woodrow Dovel of Stanley & James Dovel of Rileyville. Sisters,
Helen Andrew of Middletown, Marie Spitler of Luray & Isabel Miller of Dayton. Two grand-
children & 2 great grandchildren. 2 grandchildren are deceased. Burial in Graves Chapel
Cemetery.
Dovel, Shirley Lee (#4172242)
age 70 yrs. of Stanley died 19 Jul 1996 at University of Virginia Medical Center. Born 23 Feb
1926 in Stanley d/o the late Russell Jacob & Alma Cecil Hitt Jenkins. She was raised by her
grandfather, John Hitt & her aunt & uncle, Irene & Claude Higgs. Married 31 Mar 1945 Wil-
liam Dovel Sr. Daughters, Patsy Ann Weaver of Stanley & Barbara Dianne Conley of Luray.
Sons, Larry Gene Dovel of Stanley & William A. Dovel Jr. of Luray. Sisters, Elizabeth
Newman of Manassas & Ruby Meehan of Rileyville. 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchil-
dren. Preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Blanche Stine. Burial in Evergreen Memorial
Gardens in Luray.
Dovel, T. G. (#456/1)
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Huffman, at Alma on 18 Jan 1906. He was upwards of 78
yrs. old. He is survived by 4 sons - Clarence, T. W., I. N. & R. V. Dovel & 4 daughters -
Mrs. L. A. Huffman, Mrs. F. M. Brown, Mrs. Jos. Snapp and Miss Mittie who resides with
her brother, R. V. Dovel.
Dovel, Velva Lee (#416441)
age 92 yrs. of Luray died 11 Oct 1991. Born 11 Sep 1899 in Page Co. d/o the late Charles E. &
Virgie Louderback Huffman. 1st husband, Fred S. Koontz died in 1924. 2nd husband, Carl
Edward Dovel died 15 Feb 1970. Daughter, Marie Trout of Springfield. Brother, Richard
Huffman of Stanley. Burial in Alma Lutheran Cem.
Dovel, Vernon D. “Weenie”, Jr. (#456741)
age 45 yrs. of Richmond and a native of Page County, died 12 Jan 1971 in Salem. Born 13 Oct
1925 in Luray s/o Anna Lauterbach Dovel of Richmond & the late Vernon D. Dovel Sr.
Wife, Clara Hodge. Daughters Diana Lea & Barbara Louise Dovel, both at home. Burial will
be in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Dovel, Virgil Edward “Jack” (#712974)
age 64 yrs. of Stanley died 28 Feb 1981. Born 09 Apr 1916 in Page Co. s/o the late Plina & Daisy
Seekford Dovel. Married 05 Jun 1938 Charlotte June Painter. Sons, James Winifred Dovel of
Luray & Garland Edgar Dovel of Fredericksburg. Daughter, Alda Irene Bolyard of Stanley.
Brother, James Dovel of Stanley. Sister, Virginia Turner of Stanley. 4 grandchildren. Burial
at Leake's Chapel Church Cemetery.
Dovel, Wanda Jean (#7129764/1)
39, of Luray, died March 26, 1988, at the Winchester Medical Center. She was born Jan. 23,
1949 in Page County & was a d/o of Eldon B. & Edith Cubbage Owens of Stanley. On Oct.
27, 1967, she married Garfield L. Dovel, who survives. Daughter, Marcy Dovel of Luray; a
brother, Bobby Owens of Harrisonburg & a sister, Anne Fox of Waynesboro. Burial in
Leake's Chapel Cemetery.
Dovel, William Lee (#6C3317)
age 70 yrs. of Luray died 14 Oct 1991 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 29 Sep 1921 in Page Co. s/o the
late Charles L. & Etta Lee Coffman Dovel. In Jul 1945 married Mary Juanita Price. Daughter,
Carol Lee Farrar of Richmond. Brothers, S. Paul & John Woodrow Dovel both of Stanley &
James Dovel of Rileyville. Sisters, Helen Andrew of Middletown, Marie Spitler of Luray &
Isabel Miller of Dayton. Granddaughter, Molly Kathleen Farrar. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Dovel, Zethyl May Kern (#45683/1)
age 88 yrs. of Luray died 15 Nov 1990 in Harrisonburg. Born 25 Aug 1902 in Page Co. d/o the
late Edgar & Nora Krusor Kern. Married in Dec 1922 Carl E. Dovel. Sisters, Lola Deane &
Lorena Knight McElyea both deceased. Daughters, Peggy Carder of Cypress, CA. & Jean
Bradford of Arlington. Brother, Denzil Kern of Kansas. Sister, Miriam Barnes of Stony Man.
6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & 3 step grandchildren. Burial in Graves Chapel
Cemetery.
Estep, Nannie Virginia (#211733)
age 77 yrs. of Mt. Jackson died 13 Aug 1996 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock.
Born 23 Dec 1918 in Luray d/o the late Emmett & Cora Varner Huffman. Her husband,
Charles William Estep died 06 Feb 1963. Daughter, Luella Sager of Strasburg. Sons, Ricky
Allen Estep of Mt. Jackson & Bob Estep of Edinburg. Sisters, Mary Gochenour & Fern Moy-
ers both of Luray. Brothers., Paul Huffman of Elkton & Lynn Huffman of Luray. 8 grand-
children & 11 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Jerome.
Foltz, Anna Arlene Cardin (#744162/1)
age 61 yrs. of Elkton died 17 Jan 1991 at Harrisonburg, Va. d/o the late William Henry & Ila
Meadows Cardin. w/o Leon M. Foltz. Sons, Calvin J. Foltz & Allen M. Foltz both of Luray
& Eddie L. Foltz of Elkton. Daughters, Nancy L. Seal of Luray & Melissa Ann Foltz of She-
nandoah. Sisters, Nellie C. Gue & Gloria M. Smith both of Elkton & Lottie L. Sparks of
McGaheysville. 6 grandchildren. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery in Elkton.
Foltz, Anna Mae (#413162)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 05 Jul 1995. Born 07 Dec 1909 d/o the late William Hunter &
Mary Elizabeth Kite Huffman. Married 16 Oct 1929 Vernon Foltz. Sons, Page L., Carroll L.
& Paul Foltz, all of Shenandoah. Daughter, Mary Frances Nichols of Shenandoah. Brother,
Johnnie Huffman of Shenandoah. 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren & one great-great
grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Randolph C. Foltz & a daughter. Hazel M.
Brooks. Burial was in Newport Cemetery.
Foltz, Arthur “Ray” (#418171)
age 82 yrs. of West Milton, Oh. died 10 May 1990. Born 14 Nov 1907 in Shenandoah s/o the late
John William & Mary Ellen Campbell Foltz. Married 09 Apr 1939 Dorothy Elizabeth Kos-
ponski. Sister, Amy L. Good of Luray. Daughters, Arlene Dalrymple of Union, Oh., Mary El-
len Beatty of Arcanium, Oh. & Carol Massingale of Mingo, Oh. Brothers, Leo Foltz of Ha-
gerstown, Md. & Lefton Foltz of Stephens City. 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren.
Two brothers, John Forrest Foltz & Clifton Glenwood Foltz & a sister, Edith M. McCauley
are deceased. Burial in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Oh.
Foltz, Carroll William (#416832)
age 75 yrs. of Luray died 28 Oct 1993. Born 29 Jul 1918 in Stanley s/o the late Charles & Edna
Purdham Foltz. Married 30 Jul 1944 Lucille Foltz who died 30 Apr 1986. Sisters, Louise
Comer of Stephens City & Peggy Quintrell of Shenandoah. Burial at St. Luke's Lutheran
Cemetery in Alma.
Foltz, Dewey Lee “Shack” (#41677)
age 91 yrs. of Stanley died 23 Sep 1989 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 26 May 1898 in Page Co. s/o
the late Peter & Mary Hockman Foltz. Married 30 Nov 1922 Stella M. Yates who died 20
Feb 1963. Sons, H. Page Foltz of Stanley, William A. & Edwin N. Foltz both of Luray &
Dewey Lee Foltz Jr. of Shenandoah & Aubrey D. Foltz of Stanley. Daughters, Anna Mae
Cullers of Fairfax & Claire Fisher of Stanley. Sister, Mamie Printz of Herndon. 9 grandchil-
dren & 4 great grandchildren. Burial in the SDA Cemetery.
Foltz, Edith Armitta (#6C133)
age 84 yrs. of Shenandoah died 19 Apr 1978 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 16 Apr
1894 at Newport d/o the late George W. & Etta Strole. w/o David Andrew Foltz who died in
Oct 1946. Sons, Roy G. Foltz of Shenandoah & Harold D. Foltz of Luray. Sister, Sina Keyser
of Stanley. Brother, Earl Strole of Newport News. 7 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
Burial in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Foltz, Eliza Jane (#41313)
In loving remembrance of my dead mother, Mrs. Eliza Jane Foltz who departed this life May 17,
1934.
Foltz, Elizabeth Ann Kite (#8281142)
age 39 yrs. of Appomattox died 30 Jan 1989. Born 27 Apr 1949 in Page Co. d/o Elwood R. &
Estaline Spitler Kite of Luray. w/o Gerald B. Foltz. Children, Jeffrey Scott Foltz & Jennifer
Lynn Foltz both of Appomattox. Sister, Peggy E. Kite of Charlottesville. Burial in Liberty
Cemetery at Appomattox.
Foltz, Emanuel (Mrs.) (#823)
died 04 Jun 1899 from stomach trouble. Large family of children.
Foltz, Emmy Jean (#41813141/1)
age 25 yrs. of Stanley died 21 Jan 1989 at Charlottesville, Va. She was critically injured in an au-
to crash 27 Dec 1988. d/o Anna Weaver Campbell & Haskel & Cheryl Campbell of Stanley.
Married 03 Jun 1983 Randolph Clinton Foltz Jr. Son, Derek Franklin Foltz of Stanley. Sister,
Pamela Campbell of Stanley. Half brother, Timothy Weaver of Luray. Stepbrother, Spencer
Stoneberger of Stanley. Grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Campbell of Stanley, Cecil Weaver
of Luray & Elizabeth Alger of Luray. Brother, Terry Campbell is deceased. Burial in Ever-
green Cemetery in Luray.
Foltz, Ethel Dovel (#418142)
age 72 yrs. of Elkton died 23 Apr 1980 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 14 Dec 1907 in Rockingham
Co. d/o the late D. E. & Annie Foltz Bazzle. 1st husband, William G. Dovel died 08 Dec
1962. 2nd husband, Homer L. Foltz survives. Sons, William O., & Junior L. Dovel both of
Elkton. Sister, Rozella Douglas of Reading, Pa. Brothers, Nelson, Weldon & Lester Bazzle
all of Broadway. 3 grandchildren & a great granddaughter. Burial in the St. Paul Lutheran
Church Cemetery.
Foltz, Eva Irene (#47D5)
age 98 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 Jul 1997 at Camelot Hall Health & Rehab. Center in Harri-
sonburg, Va. Born 29 Sep 1898 in Page Co. d/o the late William & Mattie Short. Preceded in
death by her husband, Ernest Lynwood Foltz on 21 Oct 1967. Nephew, Ronnie Short of Stan-
ley. Nieces, Doris Ann Fox of Luray & Ann Pettit of Stanley. Preceded in death by a daugh-
ter, Jean Foltz, a brother, Dorsey Short & a sister, Ruth Grubbs. Burial at the Methodist
Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Foltz, Evelyn Frances (#41944/1)
age 83 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 May 1991 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 29 Feb 1908 in Page Co.
d/o the late John H. & Ada Bumgardner Painter. Her husband Frank Foltz died 10 Dec 1944.
Daughters, Ruth Sampson of Shenandoah & Betty Burke of Richmond. Brother, John Painter
of Luray. Sister, Lillie Martz of Shenandoah. 6 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Burial
in Newport Cemetery.
Foltz, Floyd Ashby (#418B6)
age 76 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 13 Dec 1981 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 30 Oct
1905 in Shenandoah s/o the late James & Ada McAllister Foltz. Married 22 Apr 1924 Mamie
Virginia Bowman who died 31 May 1975. Children, Helen Duke of Franklin, KY. & Billy
Foltz of Harrisonburg, Va. Sisters, Ethel Sloan of Hagerstown, Md. & Lonnie Rothgeb of
Princeton, WV. Brothers, Ray Foltz of Elkton & J. Ervin Foltz of Shenandoah. 3 grandchil-
dren. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Foltz, Freda Florence (#41469/1)
age 96 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 14 Jan 1997 at her home. Born 13 Sep 1900 in Page Co. d/o the
late Thadeus & Mary Printz Dobbs. w/o the late John Foltz. Daughter, Helen Hardy of Harri-
sonburg with whom she lived. 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & 1 great-great
grandchild. Daughter-in-law, Martha Foltz. Burial at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ceme-
tery.
Foltz, James Ervin “Mike” (#418B4)
91, of Shenandoah died March 10, 1988, at Liberty House Nursing Home in Harrisonburg. He
was born March 9, 1897 in Page County and was a s/o the late James & Ada McAllister
Foltz. On Dec 24, 1919, he married the former Mary Jane Cole, who died earlier. Surviving
are a daughter, Wanda Layton, of Wilmington, De.; a son Eugene Foltz of Mechanicsville; a
sister, Mary Rothgeb of Wytheville; 4 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Burial in the EUB
Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Foltz, Kenneth Printz (#414692)
age 72 yrs. of Shenandoah died 03 Nov 1996 at Martinsburg, WV. Born 06 Nov 1923 in Page
Co. s/o Freda Dobbs Foltz of Harrisonburg & the late John Foltz. He was the oldest charter
member of the American Legion Post 222. Married 29 Apr 1961 Martha Jewell. Sister, Helen
Foltz Hardy of Harrisonburg. Buried at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Foltz, Leo Elwood (#4181757)
age 69 yrs. of Hagerstown, Md. died 26 May 1992. Born in Page Co. s/o the late John William &
Mary Ellen Campbell Foltz. Wife, Eleanor G. Foltz. Sister, Amy Good of Luray. Brother,
Leftor Foltz of Stephens City. A number of nieces & nephews. Private burial.
Foltz, Leon Mike (#744152)
age 72 yrs. of Elkton died 23 Dec 1995 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. born 23 Jul 1923 s/o
the late Eck & Cora Belle Dovel Foltz. Wife, Anna Cardin Foltz is deceased. Sons, Calvin &
Allen Foltz both of Stanley & Eddie Foltz of Elkton. Daughters, Nancy Seal of Luray & Me-
lissa Campbell of Dayton. Sister, Louise Evans of Harrisonburg. 6 grandchildren. Burial in
St. Peter's UMC Cemetery at Elkton.
Foltz, Lucille Marie (#744115)
age 79 yrs. of Shenandoah died 22 Apr 1995. Born 17 Nov 1913 in Rockingham Co. d/o the late
Eugene & Bettie McCauley Dovel. Married 12 Apr 1949 Oscar J. Foltz who died 02 Nov
1974. Sisters, Audrey Loster of Elkton & Arbutis Kite & Estelle Foltz both of Shenandoah. A
number of nieces & nephews. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.
Foltz, Max Lee (#419452)
age 65 yrs. of Winchester died 05 Feb 1991. Born 18 Feb 1925 in Winchester s/o Flossie V. Foltz
& the late Ora Lee Foltz. Married 24 Aug 1985 Vesta Whetzel Stotler. Son, Kevin L. Foltz of
Winchester. Stepdaughters, Carolyn Stotler & Barbara Russell both of Winchester, Bonnie
Shepherd of Kearneysville, WV. & Brenda Stottlmeyer of Clearbrook. 6 step grandchildren.
Burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
Foltz, Nora Burkett (#75C83)
age 80 yrs. of Elkton died 08 Sep 1991 at Charlottesville. Born 23 Jul 1911 in Rockingham Co.
d/o the late John Edgar & Lena Sellers Burkett. Brothers, Herman Burkett of Elkton & Carl
Burkett of Waynesboro. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Foltz, Norman Edward (#41679)
age 10.8.0 died 07 Apr 1913 s/o P. C. Foltz. Buried in the Brick Church Cemetery. Two sisters &
4 brothers.
Foltz, Ora Lee (#41945)
age 86 yrs. of Winchester died 01 Apr 1989. Born 30 Oct 1902 in Newport s/o the late Charles
Lee & Laura Strickler Foltz. Married 07 May 1920 Flossie Virginia Foltz. Son, Max Lee
Foltz of Winchester. A grandson & a step granddaughter. One son, Lewis R. Foltz, one sister,
May Foltz & one brother, Frank Foltz are all deceased. Burial in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
Foltz, Oscar J. (#41687)
age 68 yrs. died Saturday at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 21 Oct 1906 s/o the late Hen-
ry Byrd & Sarah Catherine Huffman Foltz. Veteran of WWII, served 3 yrs. with the Army
Air Force in the South Pacific. Married 12 Apr 1949 Lucille Marie Dovel. Sister, Treva
Douglas of Shenandoah. Brother, Benjamin Foltz of McGaheysville. Burial in Eastlawn Me-
morial Gardens near Harrisonburg. (issue 04 Nov 1974 Daily News Record)
Foltz, Richard Lee (#413432)
age 87 yrs. of Stanley died 30 Nov 1995 at New Market. Born 06 Jul 1908 in Page Co. s/o the
late Jacob & Mollie Emerson Foltz. Wife, Viola Beahm Foltz is deceased. Daughter, Betty
Tate of Florida. Half brother, Leonard Foltz of Stanley. Sister, Dorothy Louderback of Harri-
sonburg. Half sister, Flossie Foltz of Luray. 3 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Burial
in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Foltz, Roy Lee (#414684)
age 66 yrs. of Shenandoah died 20 Feb 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 06 Aug
1929 in Shenandoah s/o the late William Earl & May Irene Foltz. He was raised by his father
& stepmother, Elizabeth Karnes Foltz. Married 25 Jan 1969 Frances S. Henderson. Son, Wil-
liam G. Foltz of Shenandoah. Stepson, Ikey Gray of Stanley. Stepdaughter, Barbara Breeden
of Shenandoah. Brother, Page Foltz of Shenandoah. Half sisters, Mary F. Mamby of Alexan-
dria & Dorothy F. Wheeler of Estes Park, Co. The body was cremated. Burial at a later date.
Foltz, Woodrow Wilson (#418165)
age 78 yrs. of Stanley died 26 Jan 1998 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 20 Jun 1919 in New-
port s/o the late Isaac Newton & Lizzie Bumgardner Foltz. Wife, Juanita Elizabeth Rhinehart
Foltz. Son, Gerald B. Foltz of Appomattox. Daughters, Brenda Sue Neese of New Market &
Bonnie Lou Foltz of Richmond. 4 grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate sfamily.
Ford, Maude Estelle Hockman (#413256)
age 95 yrs. of Oakton & formerly of Winchester died 29 Apr 1998 at Birmingham Green Nursing
Home in Manassas, Va. Born 01 Feb 1903 in Rileyville d/o the late Alfred B. & Bettie Huff-
man Hockman. Husband, Clarence J. Ford died 18 Sep 1974. Daughter, Bettie Ford White of
Oakton. 2 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. Burial in She-
nandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Va.
Gochenour, Brenda Sue (#6A78311/1)
age 39 yrs. of Luray died 15 Sep 1991. Born 13 Dec 1951 in VA. d/o the late Joseph Franklin
Printz & Hilda Lurene Judd Printz. Married 25 Nov 1971 Galen L. Gochenour. Brothers,
Charles F. Printz of Shenandoah. Sisters, Dorothy L. Atkins of Culpeper & Cornelia A. Ri-
chards of Luray. Half sister, Marie Irene Printz of Luray. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Gochenour, Paul Phillip (#413623/1)
age 79 yrs. of Maurertown died 13 Dec 1990 at Woodstock, Va. Born 04 Jul 1911 in Maurertown
s/o the late Levi & Susie Wakeman Gochenour. 1st wife, Edna Huffman, a Page Co native is
deceased. 2nd wife, Isabel Borden Gochenour. Daughters, Emmelyn Helsley of Maurertown
& Robyn Racey of Woodstock. Sisters, Flora Coffman, Ruth Kohne & Lizzie Ella Sager all
of Maurertown. 3 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren & 6 step great grandchildren. Burial in
the Harrisville Cemetery near Toms Brook.
Gochenour, Rudolph Ernest "Rudy" (#416862)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah died 21 Sep 1993. Born 29 Jun 1924 in Page Co. s/o the late Ernest C.
& Essie Foltz Gochenour. Wife, Angie Painter died 04 Nov 1978. Daughters, June Housden
of Luray & Betty Gochenour of Waynesboro. Brothers, Theodore & Lee Gochenour both of
Shenandoah & Clyde Gochenour of Ruidosa, NM. 3 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.
Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Gochenour, Theodore Harding "Ted" (#416861)
age 75 yrs. of Shenandoah, Va. died 01 Dec 1996 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 25 Aug 1921
in Page Co. s/o the late Ernest Clyde & Essie Mae Foltz Gochenour. Married 22 Oct 1947
June Smith. Daughter, Vicki Cyphert of Luray. Brother, Lee Gochenour of Shenandoah. 4
grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Cremated & private burial.
Good, Elon Harry (#61576)
age 90 yrs. of Liberty Nursing Home in Harrisonburg died 04 Oct 1992. Born 04 Dec 1901 in Ri-
leyville s/o the late Herman J. & Sarah Comer Good. Married 25 Mar 1925 Thelma May
Good who died 11 Feb 1950. Sons, Lynwood Good of Norfolk & Jennings Good of Stuarts
Draft. Daughter, Christine G. Shaffer of Hagerstown. 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchil-
dren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery in Luray.
Good, Frances Louise (#613451)
age 85 yrs. of Richmond died 10 Jun 1994. Born 13 Apr 1909 in Page Co. d/o the late Journey &
Alberta Strole Lucas. Husband, John William Good died 04 Mar 1993. Daughter, Billie Paige
Strickler of Shenandoah. Brother, Leon Lucas of Staunton. Grandsons, Rick Strickler of
Richmond & Gary Strickler of Shenandoah. 5 great grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Ceme-
tery in Shenandoah.
Good, John William (#613451/1)
age 95 yrs. of Shenandoah died 04 Mar 1993 in Richmond, Va. Born 25 Sep 1897 in Shenandoah
s/o the late John G. & Elizabeth Dodson Good. Wife, Frances L. Good. Daughter, Billie Page
Strickler of Shenandoah. Brother, Charles I. Good Sr. of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren & 5
great grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Good, Leslie Eugene “Bill” (#615831)
age 73 yrs. of Front Royal, Va. died 01 May 1997 at Winchester Medical Center. Burial in
Beahm's Chapel Cemetery in Luray, Va. Born 19 Oct 1923 in Page Co. s/o Vernon Lee &
Clara Edna Cullers Good. Wife, Rebecca Henson Good of Front Royal, Va. Son, Philip Alan
Good & his wife, Betsy Pearce Good of Reliance, Va. Daughter, Karen G. Cooper & her hus-
band, Tom of Woodstock, Va. 3 grandchildren, Sarah Catharine Cooper of the U. S. Air
Force Academy, Jacob Brian Good & Kerry Lynn Good both of Reliance, Va.
Griffith, Charlotte Lam (#45845/1)
age 88 yrs. of Baltimore, Md. & formerly of Shenandoah died in Baltimore, Md. 26 Jan 1996.
Born 02 Apr 1907 in Cumberland, Md. d/o the late George H. & Lelia C. Bennett Lam. Sons,
John C. Griffith Jr. of Cockeysville, Md. & Gary G. Griffith of Columbia, Md. Grandsons,
Adam Griffith of Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. & Sean Griffith of Columbia, Md. Nephew, Alan
Sweitzer of Upper Marlboro, Md. Burial in the Coverstone/EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah,
Va.
Griffith, Gilbert I. (#45843)
of Shenandoah died Sunday, 14 Feb 1988, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Burial in the Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery in Shenandoah. He was born Oct. 28,
1898 in Page county & was a son of the late Hubert & Betty Sindlinger Griffith. On May 9,
1923, he married the former Lucile Carter who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mary
Catherine Hansbrough of Roanoke; a sister, Virginia Melton of Shenandoah; 2 grandsons & 2
great grandchildren.
Griffith, Joyce Sue (#458441)
age 51 yrs. of Pickering Place Adult Home, New Market died 22 Jun 1991. Born 22 Feb 1940 in
Washington, DC. d/o the late Lester Raymond & Pauline Bennett Griffith. Brother, Wayne
Bennett Griffith of LaPlata, Md. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Griffith, Lucile Carrier (#453521)
age 90 yrs. of Shenandoah died 24 Feb 1993. Born 24 Aug 1902 in Page Co. d/o the late Joseph
Layton & Nelna Maddox Carrier. Husband, Gilbert R. Griffith is deceased. Daughter, Mary
Catherine Hansbrough of Roanoke. Grandsons, Harry Hansbrough Jr. & Donald A. Han-
sbrough. 2 great grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Cemetery.
Grimsley, Betty Jean Sellers (#744A63)
age 59 yrs. of Broadway died 07 Feb 1995 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born in Rockingham Co. 11 Dec
1935 d/o the late John H. & Nettie Dovel Sellers. Married 19 Feb 1957 Raymond J. Grims-
ley. Sons, Michael Grimsley of Elkton & Tom Grimsley of Harrisonburg. Daughter, Sara
Stover of Broadway. Brother, Dalmer Sellers of Stanley. 2 grandsons. Burial in the Elk Run
Cemetery in Elkton.
Grimsley, Raymond J., Jr. (#744A63/1)
age 67 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 May 1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He had been
living with his sister, Phyllis Robinson in Harrisonburg, Va. Born 06 Jul 1929 in Shenandoah
s/o the late Raymond J. Grimsley Sr. & Ola Merica Grimsley. Sons, Michael R. Grimsley of
Stuarts Draft & Thomas S. Grimsley of Harrisonburg. Daughter, Sara G. Stover of Broadway.
2 grandsons.
Grove, Helen Elizabeth (#219327)
age 87 yrs. of Luray died 14 Mar 1997 at the Hawksbill Rest Home in Luray. Born 13 Mar 1910
in Luray d/o the late Claude Rosenberger & Minnie A. Gander Grove. Sister, Ruth Lucas of
Luray. Several nieces & nephews. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
Grove, Jesse Barrett, Sr. (#21937)
age 93 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 28 Nov 1980. Born 24 Feb 1887 near Luray s/o the late John
Christian & .Mary Rosenberger Grove. Married 13 May 1913 Mabel Forrer. Daughter, Mrs.
Harry C. Long of Dayton. Son, Jesse B. Grove Jr. of Vienna. 4 grandchildren & 7 great
grandchildren. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Hansbrough, Louise F. (#67332A)
age 80 yrs. Shenandoah died 22 Aug 1995. Born on 06 Jul 1915 in Page Co. d/o the late John E.
& Ola Louderback Frazier. Married 31 Mar 1935 Paul Hansbrough. Son, James P. Han-
sbrough of Shenandoah. Daughters Shirley Hilliard of Plymouth, In., Pat Jenkins of Alexan-
dria, Judy Painter of Stanley & Brenda Marshall of Weyers Cave. 9 grandchildren & 3 great
grandchildren. A son, John H. Hansbrough & a grandson, John F. Jenkins are deceased. Buri-
al was in St. Paul's Cemetery near Shenandoah..
Heiston, Rumsey Newton (#413231)
ge 90 yrs. of Luray died 02 May 1980. Born 27 Apr 1890 in Page Co. s/o the late Ambrose N. &
Fannie Belle Huffman Heiston. Married 28 Jan 1920 S. Elizabeth Sedwick. Daughter, Anna
H. Miller. A grandson. Private Burial.
Heiston, Sarah Elizabeth (#413231/1)
age 94 yrs. of Luray died 02 May 1993. Born 06 Sep 1898 in Page Co. d/o the late Mayberry &
Hester Keyser Sedwick. Married 28 Jan 1920 Rumsey N. Heiston who died 02 May 1980.
Daughter, Anna H. Miller of Luray. Sister, Hettie Brubaker of Luray. 1 grandchild. Private
burial.
Henkel, Caroline (#444/1)
age 76.1.5 w/o P. P. Henkel (decd.) died 17 Jan 1899 at New Market, Va. Children- Mrs. I. N.
Corbin & Mrs. William Modesitt.
Hensley, Mary Elizabeth (#744411)
age 87 yrs. of Elkton died 02 Feb 1993 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 26 Jul 1905 near Elkton d/o
the late John Henry & Sarah Burkett Allen. Husband, Stephen Brunk Hensley died 16 May
1964. Sons, William H. Hensley of Grottoes & Charles E. Hensley of Elkton. Daughters,
Irene E. Miller, Annie V. Hensley & Ellen B. Williams all of Elkton, Evelyn M. McCoy of
Stanley & Louise Goines of Afton. Brother, Ernest Allen of Elkton. Sister, Mildred Eppard of
Elkton. 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren & 2 great-great grandchildren. Burial in Elk
Run Cemetery.
Hensley, Obert Clinton (#744626)
age 63 yrs. of Stanley died 25 Mar 1990 at Winchester, Va. Born 21 Jun 1926 in Rockingham
Co. s/o the late Herman & Emma Jane Dovel Hensley. Married 15 Jul 1950 Agnes Virginia
Stoneberger. Daughter, Joyce Alger of Shenandoah. Brothers, George Hensley of Staunton &
John Hensley of Portsmouth. Sisters, Elsie Cole of Luray, Thelma Stoneberger of Elkton &
Mildred Merica of College Park, Md. 2 grandchildren, Melissa & Michael. Burial in Leakes
Chapel Cemetery.
Hershberger, Lizzie Huffman (#41365)
wife of John D. Hershberger of Fauquier Co. died at the Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC.
on Friday evening (13 March 1914). She was 29 yrs. 11 mos. 18 das. Death was due to a
complication of diseases. She leaves 3 children, Roland, 5 yrs., Daniel, age 4 yrs. & a little
daughter, 19 mos. Besides her husband & children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. &
Mrs. C. S. Huffman of the Hawksbill & the following brothers & sisters: Mrs. John W.
Strickler, of Kimball; Mrs. Harper Strickler of near Luray, Mrs. Newt Varner of the
Hawksbill, Mrs. Ed Ryman of Woodstock, Miss Fay Huffman at home & James Huffman of
Rileyville & Vernon Huffman who lives with his parents. Interment in the family cemetery.
Higgs, Frances Elizabeth (#419441)
age 54 yrs. of Shenandoah died 23 Mar 1981 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 19 Apr 1926 in Page
Co. d/o Evelyn Painter Foltz of Shenandoah & the late Frank I. Foltz. Her husband, Walter
Higgs died 09 Jan 1975. Son, Keith Higgs at home. Sisters, Ruth Sampson & Margie Huff-
man of Shenandoah & Betty Burke of Fredericksburg. Burial in the Newport Cemetery.
Higgs, Leroy Junior (#6232425)
age 64 yrs. of Luray died 30 Nov 1994 at Charlottesville. Born 06 May 1930 at Luray s/o the late
Reuben William & Mary Elizabeth Higgs. Veteran of the Korean War. Married 06 Apr 1954
Margaret Rinaca. Son, Kevin Lee Higgs of Roanoke. Daughter, Kelly H. Bell of Luray. Sis-
ter, Anne E. Rippel of Luray. Granddaughter, Tessy Bell of Luray. 3 brothers, Walter Lewis,
Leon William & Emmett Randolph Higgs are deceased. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Gar-
dens.
Higgs, Walter Lewis (#6232422)
age 52 yrs. was electrocuted Thursday, 09 Jan 1975 when the feed truck he was driving struck a
power line. The power charge set fire to the truck, destroying it before firemen arrived. He
was born 18 Jul 1922 in Shenandoah s/o the late Reuben W. & Mary Elizabeth Campbell
Higgs. Married 15 Nov 1946, Frances Elizabeth Foltz. Son, Keith Allen Higgs. Brothers,
Leon, Emmett & Leroy Higgs all of Luray. Sister, Annie Rippel of Luray. Burial in the New-
port Cemetery.
Hill, William Edward (#82821/1)
age 74 yrs. of Shenandoah died 26 Mar 1968 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 01 Jun 1893 at Rileyville
s/o the late William C. & Mary Elizabeth Beahm Hill. Wife, Sarah McDaniel. Son, Lynn Hill
of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Brother, Ernest Hill of Frederick,
Md. Sister, Clara Martin of Rileyville. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Hilliard, Churchill Truen (#613444)
age 59 yrs. of Shenandoah died 07 Apr 1975 at home. Born 15 Oct 1915 s/o the late Jacob B. &
Della Strole Hilliard. Served with the U. S. Army in Europe during World War II. Sons,
Kenneth & Dennis Hilliard of Red Key, In. Daughters, Bonnie Hilliard of Red Key, In. &
Connie White of Texas. Brothers, Avis Hilliard of Luray & James, Alton & Odis Hilliard all
of Shenandoah. Sister, Elsie Thompson of Hagerstown, Md. One grandchild. Burial in the
McAlister Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Hilliard, James Dillard, Sr. (#613443)
age 80 yrs. of Shenandoah died 22 Aug 1992. Born 30 Apr 1912 in Page Co. s/o the late J. B.
Hilliard & Della Jane Strole Hilliard. Married 15 Jul 1936 Alice Comer. Sons, James Hilliard
Jr. of Roanoke & Charles Hilliard of Shenandoah. Daughters, Elizabeth Lloyd of Orange,
Betty Miller & Dorothy Shifflett both of Shenandoah, Martha Roy of Bristol, TN. & Barbara
Saum of Harrisonburg. Brother, Otis Hilliard of Shenandoah. Sister, Elsie Thompson of Ha-
gerstown, Md. 13 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Burial in Methodist Cemetery.
Hilliard, Phyllis Elizabeth (#613446/1)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah died 15 Jan 1994 at Luray, Va. Born 09 Nov 1924 in Page Co. d/o the
late James Dixie & Hattie Susan Comer. Married 09 Nov 1946 Odis L. Hilliard. Daughters,
Susan Willis of Bridgewater, Carolyn Powell of Shenandoah & Kathy Hilliard of Duluth, Ga.
Brother, Glenn Comer of Waynesboro. Sisters, Susie Brown, Janice Zimmerman & Peggy
Bryant all of Waynesboro. One granddaughter. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Hockman, Alpheus Franklin (#413255)
age 1.3.14 died 26 Jun 1902 at Rileyville, Va. s/o A. B. & Bettie Hockman. Buried family gra-
veyard at his grandfather's - J. B. F. Huffman.
Hockman, Betty Lou (#414254/1)
age 68 yrs. of Shenandoah died 26 May 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 10 Jun
1927 at Shenandoah d/o the late Fred & Mabel Ruth Dutrow Dofflemyer. Husband, Robert
Jacob Hockman died 24 Oct 1974. Sons, Robert Keith Hockman of Shenandoah. Daughter,
Bobby Lou Hockman Lawson of Elkton. 2 grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Cemetery at
Shenandoah, Va.
Hockman, Louie Ashby (#4142141)
age 66 yrs. of Shenandoah died 12 Apr 1980 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 11 Feb 1914 s/o the late
Ashby Lee & Mamie Strole Hockman. Married 24 Dec 1939 Beulah Jarrell. Son, Kenneth
Hockman of Springfield. 2 grandchildren. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Hockman, Robert J. (#414254)
age 60 yrs. died 24 Oct 1974 at Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Born
23 Oct 1913 s/o Jacob P. & Attie Roudabush Hockman. He was a WWII veteran. Married 25
Jan 1950 Betty Dofflemoyer. Children, Mrs. Bobby Lou Lawson of Shenandoah, Robert
Keith Hockman at home. Sisters, Mildred Hodges of Shenandoah & Thelma Sarver of Chris-
tiansburg. Burial in EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Holsinger, Alexander Walton (#8268113)
age 31 yrs. of Richmond died 25 Jan 1991. Born 12 Jun 1959 in Luray s/o Dr. James R. Holsin-
ger & Frances Bradley Holsinger. Brothers, Chester Bradley Holsinger & James R. Holsinger
Jr. both of Luray. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Holsinger, James Reuben (#826811)
age 66 yrs. of Luray died 14 Jan 1994 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 13 Oct 1927 in Page Co. s/o
the late Earl C. Holsinger & Lorraine E. Aleshire Holsinger. Prominent Page Co. Family
Physician for more than 40 years. Served 2 years with the U. S. Air Force. Wife, Frances
Bradley. Sons, Chester Bradley Holsinger & James R. Holsinger Jr. both of Luray. Stepmoth-
er, Barbara Frances Sellers Holsinger of Luray. 6 grandchildren. A son, Alexander W. Hol-
singer is deceased. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Holtzman, Lila Catherine (#6A722)
of Luray died 22 Mar 1992. Born in Luray 10 Sep 1902 d/o the late James W. & Annie Lee
Rosser Huffman. Children, Mrs. Edward (Jean) Gilbert & Mrs. Willys (Betty) Strickler of
Luray, Herbert M. Holtzman of Springfield & Bobby Robinson Holtzman of Gordonsville. 7
grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Sister, Mrs. Carl (Marjorie) Hamrick of Thurmont,
Md. Brother, Kenneth J. Huffman of Taneytown, Md. 2 sisters & a brother are deceased.
Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Housden, C. Melvin (#712934/1)
age 83 yrs. of Stanley died 30 May 1990 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 24 Mar 1907 in Page Co. s/o
the late Charles & Goldie Lucas Housden. Married in 1927 Gladys Elizabeth Dovel who died
29 Nov 1977. Son, C. Owen Housden of Luray. Daughter, Gloria Jean Morris of Stanley.
Brothers, Lloyd & Leo Housden both of Stanley. 2 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Burial
in Leakes Chapel Church Cemetery.
Housden, Edna Blanche (#413422)
age 94 yrs. of Stanley died 14 Jan 1991 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Harrisonburg, Va.
Born 12 Apr 1896 in Page Co. d/o the late William P. & Mollie Emerson Foltz. Her husband,
William Oscar Housden died 09 May 1944. Daughter, Iva H. Mattes of Stanley. Brothers, Ri-
chard & Leonard Foltz both of Stanley. Sister, Dorothy Louderback of Harrisonburg. Stepsis-
ter, Flossie Foltz of Winchester. Burial in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Housden, Elwood Lee (#4181631)
age 61 yrs. of Shenandoah died 27 May 1990. Born 18 Sep 1929 in Page Co. s/o the late Herman
& Anna Foltz Housden. Wife, Elsie M. Housden of Shenandoah. Brother, James N. Housden
of Luray. Stepdaughters, Lois Williams, Janet Williams & Beverly Keyser all of Shenandoah
& Jeannie Morris of Stanardsville. 7 step grandchildren. Burial in the Newport Cemetery.
Housden, Emma (#62323)
age 42 yrs. died 11 Apr 1923 at Newport, Va. w/o John W. Housden. Son, Oscar Housden.
Daughter, Mrs. Clarence Price. d/o the late William Higgs. Brother, Joseph Higgs of New-
port, John Higgs of Illinois, Mrs. Bessie Strole of Indiana & Mrs. Sis Conwell of Front Roy-
al. Buried at Newport.
Housden, James Newton (#4181632)
age 63 yrs. of Luray died 01 Jul 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 10 Mar 1934 in Stanley
s/o the late Herman Housden & Anna Mae Foltz. Wife, Susan Carol Housden of Luray.
Daughters, Vicki Darlene Huffman, Christina Lynn Thomas & Sebrina Sue Weaver all of Lu-
ray. Grandsons, Jason Housden of Va. Beach, Dwayne & Jeremy Huffman both of Luray &
William Thomas of Luray. Great grandchild, Felisha Huffman of Luray. Son, Gregory J.
Housden of Luray. Burial in the Newport Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Housden, Leonard Walter (#6C334/1)
age 82 yrs. of Stanley died 07 Jun 1989 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 01 Dec 1906 in Page Co. s/o
the late Otis & Elsie Kibler Housden. 1st wife, Myrtle Housden died 02 Jun 1967. 2nd wife
Virginia Housden died 07 Jan 1981. Sisters, Thelma Brown of Denver, Co., Vista Shenk &
Minnie Stoneberger both of Stanley & Trilla Rinaca of Baltimore, Md. Burial at St. Luke's
Lutheran Church Cemetery at Alma.
Housden, Rachel Irene (#46822)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 29 Jul 1998 at Winchester Medical Center. Born 16 Feb 1913 in
Crimora s/o the late Harry Kite & the late Daisy Foltz. Married 22 Jul 1929 Gilbert T. Hous-
den who died 15 Jan 1977. Son, James K. Housden of Luray. Daughter, Emma Louise Cave
of Shenandoah. Sister, Ruth Virginia Price of Shenandoah. 2 grandsons, Andy Cave of She-
nandoah & Timothy L. Cave of Stanley. One granddaughter, Ellen H. Fields & 3 great grand-
children, Caitlin A. Cave of Shenandoah, Samuel A. Cave of Stanley & Troy L. Cave. Pre-
ceded in death by a brother, H. Wilson Kite Sr. Burial in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Ceme-
tery at Grove Hill.
Huffman, Alice Elizabeth (#6C13/2)
age 85 yrs. of Stanley died 25 Nov 1991. Born 13 Mar 1906 in King William Co. d/o the late
Charles & Cora Carthone Reed. Her husband, Charles L. Huffman died 19 Dec 1975. Son,
Howard R. Lowry of Stanley. Sister, Hattie White of Bohannon. 4 grandchildren & 3 great
grandchildren. Burial in the St. Luke Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Huffman, Bertha Thomas (#413223/1)
age 91 yrs. died 14 Jan 1992 at Bridgewater, VA. Born 29 Jan 1900 in Bridgewater d/o the late
Daniel Saylor & Barbara C. Miller Thomas. Married 14 Sep 1922 Nelson T. Huffman who
survives. Children, Mrs. Wayne L. (Eleanor Christine) Myers of Timberville, Nelson Thomas
Huffman of Roanoke. Sister, Eva Catherine Flory of Timberville. 5 Grandchildren, Cindy M.
Grandle, Sharon M. Fink, Michael C. Huffman, Lorrie L. Huffman & Todd P. Huffman. 3
step grandchildren, Brian E. Kaczmarski, Lori A. Funk & Vanessa G. Kaczmarski. 4 great
grandchildren & 1 step great grandchild. Graveside service will be private. (Daily News
Record)
Huffman, Bessie Mae (#6C32/2)
age 78 yrs. of Stanley died 05 Oct 1952. Born 15 Jan 1874 d/o the late John W. Keyser & Chris-
tena Tutwiler Keyser. 1st husband, James M. Jenkins. 2nd husband, Albert S. Huffman. Both
are dead. Stepchildren, Effie Branner, Irene Harris, Muriel Pettit, Glenn Jenkins, Reginald
Jenkins, Mary Lee Foltz & Evva Long, S. M. Huffman & Willie Huffman. Sister, Mrs. Clay-
ton (Amy) Fox of Kimball. Interment in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Huffman, Blanche D. (#413221/1)
age 85 yrs. died 30 Jul 1988 at Va. Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Born 25 Oct 1902 at
Spring Creek d/o the late George W. Deter & Elizabeth Catherine Wine Deter Koogler. Mar-
ried Leo S. Huffman on 21 Mar 1924. Daughters, Dorothy Shull of Elizabethtown, Pa. & Sue
Ritchie of Dayton. 5 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in the Woodbine Ceme-
tery in Harrisonburg, VA. (issue 01 Aug 1988 Daily News Record)
Huffman, Carrie Virginia (#64127)
age 94 yrs. of Luray died 30 Jun 1993. Born 03 Oct 1898 at Rockbridge d/o the late Andrew J. &
Susie Comer. Married 26 Oct 1921 Vernon Noah Huffman who died 04 Jun 1965. Daughter,
Margaret Eberly of Luray. Grandchildren, Jimmy, Eric & Quentin Eberly. Burial at Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
Huffman, Harry Lee (#413626)
age 72 yrs. of Luray died 19 Aug 1985 at the home of his sister, Kathleen Dorraugh of Stanley.
Born 20 Jan 1913 in Page Co. s/o the late James W. & Katheryn Rebecca Spitler Huffman.
Married 23 Nov 1935 Lynda Mae Sours who died 23 Jun 1980. Son, Joseph L. Huffman of
Luray. Daughter, Norma Frances Bailey of Luray. Brothers, Lloyd C. Huffman & Ray W.
Huffman both of Luray & Robert Huffman of Pensacola, Fl. Sister, Bertha Atwood of Luray.
4 grandchildren & a great grandchild. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Huffman, Henry Amos (#413281)
90, of Rileyville died 30 Jul 1994 at Page Memorial Hospital. He was born 19 Apr 1904 at Ri-
leyville and was a son of the late Amos Lee and Millie Rebecca Gochenour Huffman. On 03
Feb 1936, he married the former Elaine Ponn, who survives. Sisters, Edna H. Miller of Ri-
leyville and Frieda H. Good of Luray and one brother, Bennie Franklin Huffman of Luray.
Burial at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Huffman, Herbert (Mrs.) (#6A71/1)
age 27.5.0 died 01 Jan 1902 at Page Co., Va. from consumption. d/o Jacob Hockman. Four
children. Died at her father's residence.
Huffman, Iva Corrine (#6A781)
age 93 yrs. of Monongahela, Pa. died 18 Mar 1997 at the Meade Manor Nursing Home in Mo-
nongahela. Born 27 Nov 1903 in Rileyville d/o the late John W. & Bertie Huffman Atwood.
Husband, Glenn Huffman died in 1971. Son, Maurice Huffman of Monongahela. Daughter,
Elsie Smith of Monongahela. Sister, Rena Walker of Front Royal. Brothers, Lee & Roy At-
wood both of Richmond & Ruben Atwood of Rileyville. 5 grandchildren & 5 great grand-
children. Preceded in death by 6 brothers, Fred, Floyd, Franklin, Harry, John & infant broth-
er, Raymond Atwood & 2 sisters, Mabel Atwood & Nina Miller. Burial in the Monongahela
Cemetery.
Huffman, Julia Ann (#4131)
age 74.1.5 died 14 Sep 1914. w/o David A. Huffman. Seven Children.
Huffman, Leo Sylvester (#413221)
age 94 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 19 Jun 1991. Born 01 Jan 1897 in Rileyville s/o the late William
H. & Ella Mae Sours Huffman. He lived in Craigsville & Bridgewater before moving to Har-
risonburg. Married 21 Mar 1924 Blanche Deter who died 31 Jul 1988. Daughters, Dorothy
Huffman Shull of Elizabethtown, Pa. & Sue Huffman Ritchie of Dayton. Brothers, Nelson T.
Huffman of Bridgewater & Lester Huffman of Roanoke. Sister, Bessie Huffman Strickler of
Roanoke. 5 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Memorial service.
Huffman, Lester William (#413222)
age 94 yrs. of Roanoke died 09 May 1994. Wife Lois Jennings Huffman. Sister, Bessie Strickler
of Roanoke. Stepson, Tom Atkins of Roanoke. Stepdaughter, Betty Jurasky of Las Vegas,
NV. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Park.
Huffman, Lloyd Clifford (#413622)
age 90 yrs. of Luray died 31 Dec 1995 at his home. Born 07 May 1905 in Luray s/o the late
James W. & Kathryn Rebecca Spitler Huffman. Married 14 Nov 1929 Louise Fannie Somers.
Sons, Earl E. ‘Jack' Huffman of Luray & James R. Huffman of Stephens City. Daughters,
Betty H. Long & Sharon H. Dovel both of Penn Laird, Mary H. Hoefling of Hoekessin, De. &
Barbara H. Moyer of Luray. Brothers, Ray W. Huffman of Luray & Robert Huffman of Pen-
sacola, Fl. Sisters, Kathleen Atwood Dorrough of Stanley & Bertha Atwood of Luray. Burial
in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Huffman, Lynda Mae (#413626/1)
age 65 yrs. of Luray died 3 Jun 1980 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 28 Jul 1914 in Page Co.
d/o the late Joseph A. & Emma Susan Cave Sours. Married 23 Nov 1935 Harry Lee Huff-
man. Son, Joseph L. Huffman of Luray. Daughter, Norma Frances Bailey of Luray. Brother,
Carl W. Sours of Camp Springs, Md. Sisters, Beulah Somers, Rebecca Miller, Fannie
Woodward & Hazel Sours all of Luray. 4 grandchildren. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Huffman, Margaret Madeline (#456AB/1)
age 75 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 03 Jan 1991 at the Life Care Center in New Market, Va. Born
05 Apr 1915 in Elkton d/o the late Luther C. & Minnie Comer Davis. Married 03 Jul 1932
Edgar Lee Huffman who died 04 May 1983. Daughters, Doris H. Warner & Ann Moynihan
both of Harrisonburg & Mildred Johnson of Front Royal. Niece, Helen Glenn who was reared
in the same home. 9 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum.
Huffman, Margaret Virginia (#416442/1)
age 82 yrs. of Shenandoah died 06 Nov 1991 at Richmond, Va. Born 05 Jun 1909 in Shenandoah
d/o the late Richard A. & Annie Coverstone Duncan. Her husband, Glenn B. Huffman died in
1966. Son, William (Dee) Huffman of Shenandoah. Daughter, Rachel H. Neblitt of Rich-
mond. Sister, Helen Collins of Luray. 10 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Burial in the
Methodist Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Huffman, Mary (#67352)
age 35 yrs. w/o Henry Huffman died at her home near Grove Hill 19 Dec 1918 from Spanish in-
fluenza & pneumonia. Her oldest child, George David Huffman, is also quite ill with flu. d/o
Mr. & Mrs. George M. Kite. Four children, George David, Anna May, Eva & Johnny Huff-
man, ages 2 to 13. One brother, James Kite. Funeral at the Brick church.
Huffman, Maurice M. “Huffy” (#4136212)
age 64 yrs. of Monongahela, Pa. died 09 May 1997 at his residence. Born 16 Apr 1933 in Mo-
nongahela s/o the late Glenn S. & Iva C. Atwood Huffman. His mother was born in Riley-
ville, Va. Army veteran of the Korean War. Wife of 16 years, Mabel Leaver Huffman.
Daughters, Diana Huffman of Amity, Pa. & Debra Fowler of Monongahela. Sons, Glenn A.
Huffman of Monongahela. Sister, Elsie Smith of Monongahela. 3 grandchildren. Burial in the
Monongahela Cemetery.
Huffman, Nelson Thomas (#413223)
age 90 yrs. of Bridgewater died 14 Feb 1992. Born 04 Nov 1901 in Rileyville s/o the late Wil-
liam H. & Ella Mae Sours Huffman. Married 14 Sep 1922 Bertha Barbara Thomas who died
14 Jan 1992. Daughter, Eleanor Christine Myers of Timberville. Son, Nelson Thomas Huff-
man II. of Roanoke. Sister, Bessie H. Strickler of Roanoke. Brother, Lester W. Huffman of
Roanoke. 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. 3 step grandchildren & 1 step great grand-
child. Deceased brothers, Leo S., Arthur S. & Joseph B. Huffman. Burial in Oaklawn Ceme-
tery at Bridgewater.
Huffman, Ray William “Smoky” (#413627)
age 81 yrs. of Luray died 22 May 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 12 Jul 1915 in Luray s/o
the late James W. Huffman & Kathryn Rebecca Spitler. Married 13 Feb 1949 Veria Somers.
Brother, Robert Huffman of Pensacola, Fl. Sister, Kathleen Atwood Dorrough of Stanley.
Daughter, Carolyn S. Dovel of Rileyville. A granddaughter. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Hutchinson, Dalton Paul (#431161441)
3 month old d/o Dennis Wheeler & Sharon Hutchinson both of Stanley died 06 Sep 1992 at Har-
risonburg, Va. Born 26 May 1992. Grandparents, Francis C. (Butch) Hutchinson, Judy Hut-
chinson Yager & Sonya Wheeler. Great grandparents, Clyde & Mary Wheeler, Frank & Bon-
nie Earman & Charlotte Painter. He was a grandson of the late Paul Roger Wheeler & great
grandson of the late Harvey G. (Dickie) Painter & the late Fred & Nellie Hutchinson. Burial
in the Painter family cemetery.
Hutchinson, Ella (#43115/1)
age 57 yrs. w/o Edward Hutchinson of Stanley died last Thursday [28 Jan 1927] at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Rodgers of Bardane, WV. Death followed a long illness from high
blood pressure & related causes. She went to the home of her daughter about a month ago,
partly because it was desired that she might be nearer hospital specialists. Her trouble had
lasted for a year or two & was marked by a steady decline that was only temporarily arrested
from time to time. She was a d/o the late George Henderson of near Marksville. She is sur-
vived by her husband & 3 children, Mrs. Luther Rodgers of Bardane, WV., Miss Louise Hut-
chinson at home & Mrs. Alice Sharitz of North Carolina. 2 brothers, Seldon Henderson of
Bardane, WV. & William Henderson of Baltimore & 5 sisters, Mrs. Ed Wolfersberger, Mrs.
Sadie Leake & Mrs. Lester Pendergast of Stanley, Mrs. John Kite of Bardane, WV. & Mrs.
Jennie Davis of Washington, DC. Her body was brought to Stanley & buried from the Me-
thodist Church on Sunday morning, Rev. G. H. Tyler, the pastor conducting the service.
Nearly all of the close relatives from a distance were present. The body was interred in the
Henderson Graveyard in the Basin near Stanley.
Hutchinson, Francis Calvin “Butch” (#4311614)
age 54 yrs. of Stanley died 01 Sep 1995. Born 25 Sep 1940 at Stanley s/o the late Fred L. Hut-
chinson & Nellie Cave Hutchinson. Sons, Jamie Hutchinson of Stanley & David Hutchinson
of Luray. Daughters, Karen Gochenour of Luray & Sharon E. Hutchinson of Stanley. Brother,
Phillip Harvey Hutchinson of Stanley. Sister, Louella Cubbage of Stanley. 6 grandchildren.
Burial in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Hutchinson, Herbert Allen (#4311611)
age 64 yrs. of Stanley died 10 Jan 1991. Born 14 Jun 1926 in Washington, DC. s/o the late Fred
L. & Millie Cave Hutchinson. Married 27 Nov 1970 Juanita V. Lam. Daughters, Darla Hut-
chinson & M. Beth Hutchinson both of Luray. Brothers, Phillip Harvey Hutchinson & Fran-
cis C. (Butch) Hutchinson both of Stanley. Sister, Louella H. Cubbage of Stanley. Burial in
Graves Chapel Cemetery at Stanley.
Jenkins, Alma (#417224/1)
died 10 May 1934 from pneumonia at Alma, Va. widow of Russell Jenkins who died several
years ago. d/o John W. Hitt. Four children aged 5 to 10 yrs. Brothers & sisters, Clark & Coe
Hitt of Newport, Vada Hollenback, Mrs. John Ellis Comer of Shenandoah & another married
sister in Washington, DC.
Jenkins, John Frederick (#67332A32)
age 19 yrs. of Alexandria died 03 Jan 1991 in an auto accident in Northern Virginia. Born 15 Oct
1971 s/o Fred & Pat Hansbrough Jenkins of Alexandria. Sister, Susan D. Jenkins of Alexan-
dria. Paternal grandparents, Harold & Lillian Jenkins of Luray & maternal grandparents, Paul
& Louise Hansbrough of Shenandoah. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery in Luray.
Jenkins, Karl Lester, Sr. (#416241/1)
age 75 yrs. died 15 Jan 1975 at Luray. Born 25 Jan 1899 in Page Co. s/o the late John B. & Bes-
sie Dovel Jenkins. Married 04 Aug 1918 Rena C. Blose of Penn Laird. Children, Agnes J.
Dinges of Stanley, Aurelia C. Morris of Richmond & Peggy J. Woodward of Hagerstown,
Md. 17 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren. A son, Karl L. Jenkins Jr., two daughters,
Elsie & Alma Jenkins, a sister & 2 brothers are dead. Burial in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery.
Jenkins, Lucille Batman (#613661/1)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah died 12 Feb 1991. Born 30 Jan 1922 in Rockingham co. d/o the late
Earl Batman Sr. & Dorothy Lilly Batman. Widow of Owen A. Jenkins Sr. Sons, Owen A.
Jenkins Jr. & Freddie W. Jenkins both of Shenandoah. Daughter, Linda Secrist of Shenan-
doah. Brother, Earl Batman Jr. of Shenandoah. Sisters, Ollie Morris & Margie Haney both of
Shenandoah, Betty Gray of Luray & Edith Ageon of Harrisonburg. 7 grandchildren. Burial in
the EUB Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Jenkins, Rena Claire (#416241)
age 87 yrs. of Stanley died 04 Apr 1989 at Bridgewater, Va. Born 13 Feb 1903 in Rockingham
Co. d/o the late William Anderson & Lucy Louderback Blose. Married 14 Aug 1918 Karl
Lester Jenkins Sr. who died 15 Jan 1975. Daughters, Agnes J. Dinges of Stanley, Aurelia J.
Morris of Richmond & Peggy J. Woodward of Hagerstown, Md. Sisters, Gladda Shuler of
Luray, Evelyn Row of Bridgewater, Louise Rowe of Massanutten Sunnyside Presbyterian
Home & Elizabeth Gulick of Star Tannery. 17 grandchildren. 27 great grandchildren & 4
great-great grandchildren. Burial in the Alma Cemetery.
Judy, David F. (#4352/1)
age 72.0.7 died last Friday [13 Apr 1906] from a lingering illness at Page Co., Va. Wife, 2 sons
& 1 daughter survive. Buried Graves Chapel cemetery.
Kauffman, Comer George (#64141)
age 93 yrs. of Luray died 18 Dec 1993. Born 15 Feb 1900 at Rileyville s/o the late Thomas Jack-
son & Mary S. Comer Kauffman. Married 13 Apr 1927 Dana Julia Painter. Daughter, Joy K.
Carter of Lakeland, Fl. & Luray. Brothers, Raymond & John Kauffman & a sister, Myrtle
Miller are deceased. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Karnes, Bertha Snyder (#45821/1)
of Shenandoah, Va. died 17 Feb 1920 at Roanoke, Va. w/o John F. Karnes. About 30 yrs. old d/o
David M. Snyder & Sudie Koontz Snyder d/o Alfred Koontz. She leaves 5 little children, 4
girls & a 10 mo. old son, the oldest daughter, Maxine, not quite 10 yrs. old. Sister, Mrs.
Homer (Linda) Foltz of Harriston, Augusta Co. Stepbrother, Ireaneus Shuler of Omaha, Ne.
Stepsister, Virgie Petefish of Norfolk, Va. Burial in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Karnes, Charles Randolph (#458261)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah died 16 Jul 1992 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 11 Oct 1922 in Shenan-
doah s/o the late Harry E. & Mae Louderback Karnes. Married 04 Jun 1948 Maxine Foltz.
Daughter, Karen Ruth Smith of Churubusco, In. Brothers, Harry E. Karnes of Durham, NC.
& Isaac L. Karnes of Richmond. 2 grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Cemetery.
Karnes, Henry F. (#458215)
age 77 yrs. of Shenandoah died 10 Nov 1996. Born 05 Apr 1919 in Shenandoah s/o the late John
& Bertha Snyder Karnes. His wife, Daphna Harris Karnes preceded him in death. Son, H. F.
Karnes Jr. of Shenandoah. Sisters, Norma Louderback of Elkton & Velma Moore of Roa-
noke. A grandchild. 1 step grandchild. 2 step great grandchildren. A companion, Ada Saum.
Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Karnes, Janet L. (#458271/1)
66, of Winter Springs, Fla. and formerly of Shenandoah, died March 24, 1988 at Winter Park
Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Lancaster County, Pa. and was the d/o
the late William H. and Nettie M. Sensabaugh Skelton. She is survived by her husband Wil-
liam O. Karnes of Winter Spring, Fla. Son, William E. Karnes of Orlando, Fla.; 2 daughters,
Priscilla L. Rose of San Antonio, Texas & Sandra J. McKee of Winter Park, Fla.; a brother
Eugene Skelton of Bridgewater; 4 sisters, Mary Nuckols of Verona, Evelyn Fulwider of
Staunton, Edith Mae Berger of Walkersville, Md., Elizabeth Keagy of Harrisonburg, & 6
grandchildren. Burial in All Faiths Memorial Park in Casselberry, Fla.
Kemp, Hazel Virginia (#413641)
age 91 yrs. of Luray died 13 Feb 1993. Born 29 May 1901 in Page Co. d/o the late Newton A. &
Essie Huffman Varner. Married 26 Oct 1927 Ralph Lafayette Kemp died 18 Nov 1968. Son,
T. Mark Kemp of Luray. Daughter, Irma V. Crider of Vienna. Brother, David N. Varner of
Luray. 6 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Keyser, Clara Sedwick (#713712)
age 88 yrs. of Edinburg died 22 Apr 1996 at the Life Care Center in New Market. Born 08 Mar
1908 in Page Co. d/o the late Benjamin B. & Ottie Shuler Sedwick. w/o the late Joseph W.
Keyser. Daughter, Kaye K. Norris of Edinburg. 3 grandchildren. Burial in Prospect Hill Cem-
etery in Front Royal, VA.
Keyser, G. Fern (#47744/1)
age 87 yrs. of Luray died 22 Jun 1992. Born 28 Mar 1905 in Page Co. d/o the late Noah & Bettie
Beahm Sours. Married 21 Dec 1925 Thomas Melvin (Bug) Keyser who died 04 May 1983.
Daughters, JoAnn Gaunt & Norma Keyser both of Luray & Jeanette McDonald of Houston,
TX. Sisters, Gladys Rothgeb of Luray. 2 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Burial in the
Evergreen Cemetery.
Keyser, H. M. (#477/1)
age 63 yrs. died 29 Oct 1898 at Honeyville, Page, Va. from a malignant cancer. Wife survives
with 3 sons and 3 daughters. Interment in the Alma Graveyard.
Keyser, Harry Alexander (#4211B)
age 80 yrs. died 11 May 1969 at Luray, Va. Born 21 Oct 1888 at Stanley s/o the late Capt. Harry
Hamilton & Bellzora Kite Keyser. His son, Harry A. Keyser Jr. died 20 Jan 1969. Wife, Sina
Strole Keyser. Son, Lynn Keyser of Stanley. Daughter, Mrs. Grover (Janet) Goode of Welch,
WV. 6 grandchildren. Sister, Minnie Aylor of Mitchells. Burial in the Keyser Cemetery.
Keyser, Lena Belle (#6C312/1)
age 92 yrs. of Luray died 14 Nov 1980 at Manassas, Va. Born 10 Nov 1888 in Page Co. d/o the
late Charles B. & Mittie Shomo Alger. Married 19 Aug 1905 Sylvester Lee Keyser who died
22 Mar 1978. Son, Owen Keyser of Stanley. Daughters, Ruby Puffenberger of Luray, Hazel
Comer of Manassas, Janice Spitler of Woodbridge & Winifred Campbell of Falls Church. 19
grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren & 5 great-great grandchildren. Burial in the Leaksville
Cemetery.
Keyser, Louella Lee (#47742/1)
age 86 yrs. of Luray died 21 Aug 1980. Born 21 Jun 1894 in Rockingham Co. d/o the late Wil-
liam V. & Mollie Showalter Lineweaver. Married 03 Jun 1917 E. Leon Keyser who died 31
May 1971. Daughter, Lillian Fox of Luray. 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Keyser, Lynn Randolph II (#4211B41)
age 42 yrs. of Stanley died 26 Feb 1997. Born 27 Apr 1954 in Harrisonburg s/o Lynn R. Keyser
& the late Betty Lee Hoover Keyser. Wife, Penny Keyser. Son, Lynn R. ‘Trey' Keyser III. of
Stanley. Daughter, Jennifer Leigh Keyser of Stanley. Brother, Stephen H. Keyser of Stanley.
Memorial service.
Keyser, Myrtle Lee (#613431/1)
age 86 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 Jan 1997. Born 05 Apr 1910 in Page Co. d/o the late Luther &
Mary Elizabeth Alger Lam. Widow of Vernon Keyser. Son, Kenneth W. Keyser of Shenan-
doah. Daughter, Joyce Comer of Roanoke. Sister, Helen Kilby of Shenandoah. 6 grandchil-
dren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton, VA.
Keyser, Nina F. (#41675)
age 82 yrs. died 27 Jan 1975 at Herndon, Va. Born 28 Mar 1892 in Page Co. d/o the late Peter &
Mary Hockman Keyser. Husband, John B. Keyser died 01 Feb 1957. Brothers, Luther M.
Foltz of Arlington, Dewey Lee Foltz of Stanley & Glyndon P. Foltz of McLean. Sister, Ma-
mie F. Printz of Herndon. 3 brothers & a sister are deceased. Burial at St. Paul's Cemetery in
Shenandoah, Va.
Keyser, Raymond Lee (#6C3411)
age 80 yrs. of Stanley died 16 May 1994 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 10 Jun 1913 in Stanley s/o
the late Elmer Trenton & Zada Marie Lucas Keyser. Married 09 Sep 1932 Edna Marie Alger.
Son, Roger Lee Keyser of Harrisonburg. Daughter, Betty K. Foltz of Luray. Brother, Ralph J.
Keyser of Stanley. Sister, Ethel Comer of Stanley. 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.
Burial in St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery.
Kibler, Amy Virginia (#416233)
age 82 yrs. of Stanley died 05 Jul 1989 at Luray, VA. Born 20 Aug 1906 in Page Co. d/o the late
Charles W. & Mary Shuler Louderback. Married 13 Jan 1949 Kermit T. Kibler. Brother, Lee
S. Louderback of Stanley. Half sister, Pearl Womack of Shenandoah. Burial in Leake's Cha-
pel Cemetery.
Kibler, Elizabeth (#618)
age 71.5.12 died 01 Feb 1903 at Stanley, Page, Va. w/o Noah Kibler & d/o Jacob & Eva Strole.
Children - Mrs. John W. Keyser & John C. Kibler. Sister - Mrs. James W. Good (dec'd);
Married 13 Dec 1849.
Kisling, Calvin Wilbert, Sr. (#746124)
age 72 yrs. died 18 Dec 1991 at Elkton, Va. Born 27 Jul 1919 at Penn Laird s/o the late Wilbert
& Effie Dovel Kisling. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Married 01
Jul 1942 Hallie Lam who survives. Children, Dwight O. Kisling of Stanley, Carroll W., Cal-
vin W. Jr., Roger Lee & Glenn A. Kisling, all of Elkton, Douglas S. Kisling of Shenandoah,
Lois K. Jenkins of Elkton & Karen Sue Wolfe of New Llano, La. Brothers, Oliver R. & Eve-
rett F. Kisling both of Elkton. A twin sister, Clara Seal of Luray. 10 grandchildren. Burial in
the St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery at Elkton. (Daily News Record)
Kisling, Minnie C. (#746121/1)
age 83 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 30 Dec 1991. Born 12 Sep 1908 in Rockingham Co. d/o the late
Earman & Ida McCauley Shifflett. Married 09 Jul 1932 Amos H. Kisling who died 26 Jul
1972. Daughters, Rena V. Turner of Broadway & Stella Stinnet of Harrisonburg. Son, Law-
rence C. Kisling of Harrisonburg. Sisters, Ida Belle Comer of Shenandoah, Gladys Stepp of
Elkton, Eula Garrison & Frances Thomas both of Elkton & Magdalene Comer of Staunton.
18 grandchildren & 21 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Peters Cemetery at Humes Run.
Kite, Alfred (#471)
age 58.11.0 died 21 Mar 1889 at Honeyville, Page, Va. Surviving - wife & 2 daughters.
Kite, Annie Laurie (#4685/1)
age 83 yrs. of Bridgewater Home died 10 Apr 1991. Born 17 Aug 1907 at Bridgewater d/o the
late Edward Grayson & Annie Poole Furry. In 1931 she married Floyd Seldon Kite who died
18 Nov 1974. Son, David Poole Kite of Harrisonburg. Sister, Vallie Virginia Furry. Burial at
Oak Lawn Cemetery in Bridgewater.
Kite, Ashby Perry (#434F)
age 83 yrs. died 24 Sep 1975 at Stanley, Va. Born 23 Apr 1892 s/o the late George & Nannie
Koontz Kite. Veteran of World War I. Never married. His only survivors are 3 nephews & 1
niece. Burial in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Kite, Celdon (#45374)
age 85 yrs. of Elkton died 08 Jun 1976 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 01 Apr 1891 in Page Co. s/o
the late Alfred L. & Eliza Foltz Kite. Married 31 Oct 1912 Eula Kite. Sons, G. Forrest & Le-
roy Kite both of Elkton. Sister, Pearl Kite of Shenandoah. 9 grandchildren & 15 great grand-
children. Burial in the Grove Hill Cemetery.
Kite, Clarence Roy (#46611)
age 93 yrs. of Waynesboro died 16 Apr 1990. Born 28 Apr 1896 at Shenandoah s/o the late Ern-
est & Flora Propes Kite. His wife Effie Mahler Kite died 16 Apr 1978. Daughters, Dorothy
Bacigalupo of Lyndhurst & Helen Burton of Grifton, NC. Sons, Clarence R. Kite Jr. of Soddy
Daisy, Tn. & Leland E. Kite of Newport News. Half sister, Mildred Hoffneagle of
Portsmouth. 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & 5 great-great grandchildren. Burial in
Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Kite, Duward (#613733)
age 73 yrs. of Shenandoah died 10 Jul 1993. Born 22 Nov 1919 in Giles Co. s/o the late Roland
Lee Kite & Nina Mayes Kite. Married 02 Aug 1941 Margaret Skelton. Son, Stephen L. Kite
of Richmond. Daughters, Donna Kite Robbins of Roanoke & Bonnie Kite Spero of Shenan-
doah. 5 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Kite, Earl A., Sr. (#82921)
age 92 yrs. of Grove Hill died 28 Oct 1996 in Luray. Born 26 May 1904 only child of David De-
catur & Ada Lee Foltz Kite. Wife, Mildred Kite who died 29 Dec 1970. Son, Earl A. Kite Jr.
of Hagerstown, Md. 6 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul Lutheran
Church Cemetery.
Kite, Eliza Jane Graves (#694)
was born 14 Jun 1837 at Grove Hill, Page Co. & died 18 Nov 1913 near Bird City, KS. On 26
Apr 1856 she married Henry Kite who died 19 Apr 1907 at Norcatur, KS. After spending 12
yrs. in Virginia they moved to Cedar Co., Ia. and there to Holt Co., Mo. where they made
their home for 27 yrs. coming to Norcatur in 1903 where they lived 4 yrs. 8 children survive,
J. T. Kite, J. E. Kite, G. H. Kite, C. C. Kite, J. N. Kite, Mary S. Miller, R. F. Kite, E. E. Kite.
Sisters, Rebecca Menefee of Compton, Va. & Kate Lamb of McGaheysville, Va. Funeral ser-
vices at Bird City.
Kite, Etta Florence (#41894)
age 69 yrs. of Rockville, Md. died 07 Feb 1977. Born 04 May 1887 in Page Co. d/o the late
James & Emma E. Foltz Louderback. Widow of Fred C. Kite. Her closest survivors are 4
nieces. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Grove Hill.
Kite, Floyd Linwood (#74615/1)
age 72 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 22 Aug 1971 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 21 Apr 1899 in Page
Co. s/o the late Martin Luther & Annie Koontz Kite. Married 21 Apr 1925 Ottie Dovel.
Daughter, Wanda K. Gault of Harrisonburg. 2 granddaughters & 1 great granddaughter. Sis-
ters, Pearl Wright & Edith Stoneburner both of Arlington. Brother, Frank Kite of Washing-
ton, DC.
Kite, George Jennings (#4686)
age 82 yrs. of Luray died 04 Jul 1982. Born 09 Jun 1900 in Page Co. s/o the late David C. &
Martha Pattie Henderson Kite. Married 16 Jan 1920 Hazel W. Fulford. He was a decorated
World War I veteran. Sister, Mae K. Strole of Waynesboro. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran
Church at Grove Hill.
Kite, H. Wilson, Sr. (#46823)
age 81 yrs. of Shenandoah died 07 Apr 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 12 Aug 1915 in
Augusta Co. near Waynesboro s/o the late Harry & Daisey Foltz Kite. Married 05 Aug 1939
Mary Emma Meadows. Sons, H. W. Kite Jr. of Richmond, Larry E. Kite of Stanley & Harry
F. Kite of Shenandoah. Sisters, Rachel K. Housden & Ruth K. Price both of Shenandoah. 9
grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Private burial.
Kite, Hazel Wilma (#4686/1)
age 97 yrs. of Luray died 02 Jun 1993. Born 29 Mar 1896 in Carroll Co. d/o the late James How-
ard Fulford & Eugenia Elizabeth Trimm Fulford. Married 16 Jan 1922 George Jennings Kite
who died 04 Jul 1982. Only survivors are nieces & nephews. Burial in St. Paul's Cemetery at
Grove Hill.
Kite, Iva Virginia (#417251)
age 72 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 24 Nov 1975 at Charlottesville. Born 02 Apr 1903 in Page Co.
d/o the late Willie & Effie Louderback Walton. Married 12 Jun 1922 Fred J. Kite. Daughter,
Charlotte Virginia Louderback of Front Royal. Brother, Cecil Walton of New Jersey. 2
grandsons & a great grandson. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery near Grove Hill.
Kite, J. J. (#454)
died Sep 1899 at Dayton, Va. from Bright's disease. Children - Mrs. S. L. Roudabush, A. J., G.
H. and several children living in Page Co. He formerly resided in Page Co. and for a number
of years had charge of the Harrisonburg, Almshouse. Buried from the Lutheran Church, Har-
risonburg, Va.
Kite, Leo Clinton (#829142)
age 61 yrs. of Shenandoah died 26 May 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 10 mar 1936 in
Page Co. s/o the late Elbert Lee & Eva Virginia Huffman Kite. Married 01 Oct 1967 Geral-
dine Sidney Hensley. Brother, Owen Kite of Shenandoah. Sister, Lucille Kite Hutchenson of
Charlottesville. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Kite, Linda Mae (#41985)
age 75 yrs. of Shenandoah died 19 Apr 1976. She was born 20 Sep 1900 in Page Co. & was a d/o
the late Hubert & Liza Jane Huffman Foltz. On 14 Jan 1920 she married Mervie Kite, who
survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard Kite of Shenandoah; a daughter, Mrs. Layton
Foltz of Shenandoah; a brother, Raymond Foltz of Shenandoah & 3 grandchildren. Burial
was in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Kite, Lynn Martin (#4537431)
age 47 yrs. Sarasota, Fl. formerly of Elkton died 06 Nov 1992. Born 05 Jul 1945 in Elkton s/o
Eunice (June) Sipe Hamilton of Harrisonburg & the late Glenn Forrest Kite. Wife, Laura
Franklin Kite of Sarasota. Son, Kelly Lynn Kite of Harrisonburg. Sister, Dorothy Jean Shuey
of Elkton. Brothers, Robert Steve Kite of Elkton & Jerry Allen Kite of Harrisonburg. Half
sisters, Carla Golliday of New Market & Mary Beth Richards of Stanley. Memorial service.
Kite, Mary (#4346/1)
w/o I. N. Kite (decd.) died 24 Jun 1899; Children - a boy and a girl. Sister - Mrs. S. A. Buracker.
Burial in the Kite family burying ground beside her husband.
Kite, Mervie Edward (#82913)
age 80 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 Dec 1980. Born 18 Jun 1900 in Page Co. s/o the late William
Henry & Annie Laurie Foltz Kite. Married Linda Mae Foltz died 19 Apr 1976. Son, Richard
Kite of Shenandoah. Daughter, Virginia Foltz of Shenandoah. Brother, Virgil Kite of She-
nandoah. Sister, Eula Kite of Elkton. 3 grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Cemetery.
Kite, Samuel Tilden (#434C)
age 68 yrs. died 01 May 1943 in Gallinger Hospital, Washington, DC. Born 26 Mar 1875 at
Marksville, Page Co., the youngest s/o George L. & Martha Kite. Brothers & sisters, Betty
Lillard, Daniel Kite, Jacob Kite, Mary Susan Long, William Kite, Ella Kibler, Annie Biedler,
Cora Lee Graves, Newton & George Kite. A sister, Sara Kite, drowned at the age of three.
Half brother & half sister, Ashby Kite & Ethel Grim. Married 25 Mar 1897 Bessie May Cave,
d/o Mr. & Mrs. Calvin H. Cave. Children, Cecil E. Kite, Ralph N. Kite, Mrs. Ernest Ziegler
& Mrs. Charles Barber, & George C. Kite. Burial in the Calvin H. Cave Cemetery at Marks-
ville.
Kite, Thomas Calvin (#825B)
age 96 yrs. died 11 Aug 1972. Born 10 Sep 1875 in Page Co. s/o the late A. J. & Clarinda Kite
Kite. Wife, Edna Lee McDaniel died 18 Dec 1958. Sister, Alina Strickler of Madison. Son,
Harold L. Kite of Baltimore, Md. Daughter, Beatrice Austin of Shenandoah. Granddaughter,
Mary Ann Barb of Broadway. 4 great grandchildren. Burial in the Grove Hill Methodist
Cemetery.
Kite, Virgil William (#82915)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah died 26 Sep 1981 at Luray, Va. Born 22 Feb 1912 in Page Co. s/o the
late William H. & Laura Foltz Kite. Married 29 Feb 1936 Elizabeth Carrier of Elkton. Sons,
Vincent Kite of Shenandoah & Dwight Kite of Elkton. Daughters, Laura Belle Zirkle & Janet
Comer both of Elkton. Sister, Eula Kite of Elkton. 3 grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Luthe-
ran Church Cemetery.
Knight, Jack (#418132/2)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 19 Jan 1989. Born 22 Feb 1912 in Page Co. s/o the late John W.
& Lucy Knight. 1st wife, Lucy Blosser died 25 Jul 1970. Married 17 Aug 1971 Reva Mae
Knowles. Sons, Douglas & Larry Knight both of Stanley. Daughter, Eva M. Pence of Stanley.
Stepchildren, Cecil, Kenneth & Maurice Knowles all of Shenandoah, Phyllis Brumback of
Luray & Betty Matheney of Shenandoah. Brothers, John W. & Jacob Knight, both of Luray &
Robert Knight of Woodstock. Sisters, Louise Nicholson & Reda Foltz both of Luray. 14
grandchildren & 17 great grandchildren. Burial in the SDA Cemetery in Stanley.
Knight, Reva Mae (#418132)
age 75 yrs. of Shenandoah died 21 Jan 1996 at Luray, Va. Born 30 Dec 1920 in Page Co. d/o the
late Joseph & Julia Louderback Foltz. Sons, Cecil & Kenneth Knowles both of Shenandoah.
Daughters, Phyllis Brumback of Luray & Betty Matheney of Shenandoah. Stepsons, Larry
Knight of Luray & Douglas Knight of Shenandoah. Brother, Vernon Foltz of Shenandoah. 14
grandchildren & 18 great grandchildren. Burial in Newport Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Koontz, Earl L. (#759C1)
age 92 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 13 Aug 1995. Born 22 Jul 1903 in Page County s/o the late
James Granville & Minnie Ethel Baker Koontz. 1st wife, Irene Virginia Brock died 01 Jun
1965. 2nd wife, Charlotte Perry is deceased. Sons, James J. Koontz of Waynesboro, Earl L.
Koontz Jr. of Ashland & Samuel B. Koontz of Harrisonburg. 4 grandchildren. Burial in the
Lacey Spring Cemetery.
Koontz, Eliza Kite (#453734)
age 81 yrs. of Shenandoah died 30 Dec 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 20 Feb
1915 in Page Co. d/o the late Oscar & Myrtle Shuler Kite. Married 22 Feb 1935 Randolph
Koontz who died 12 Mar 1964. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Daughter, Nancy Koontz of Stanley. A granddaughter & a great granddaughter. Memorial
service.
Koontz, Elsie Pauline (#75983/1)
age 90 yrs. of Pleasant Valley died 06 Oct 1992 at Bridgewater Home. Born 05 Jul 1902 in Page
Co. d/o the late Thomas & Daisy Dadisman Decker. Married 02 Jun 1926 Roy Lee Koontz
who died 09 Feb 1982. Children, Helen K. Hottel of Dayton & Robert L. Koontz of Bridge-
water. 6 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Koontz, Eula Florence Kite (#61377)
93, died Nov. 10, 1988, at University Park Nursing Home in Richmond. She was born June 9,
1895 in Page County & was the d/o the late Lycurgus Kite & Martha Strole Kite. Her hus-
band, Russell B. Koontz died June 1961. Surviving are 2 sons, Clinton Koontz of Punta Gor-
da, Fla. & James R. Koontz of Richmond; 6 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Burial in
Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Koontz, Frances H. (#413144)
age 86 yrs. of Dayton, OH. died 08 Dec 1992. Married 15 Sep 1930 W. Clyde Koontz who is de-
ceased. Daughter, Bettie Savage of Dayton, Oh. Sister, Eura Spitler of Bradenton, Fl. 5
grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.
Koontz, Ida Earl (#61929/1)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 10 Jan 1981 at Bridgewater. Born 30 Apr 1895 in Waycross, Ga.
d/o the late James Charles & Nannie Kathern Sutton Carter. Husband, Floyd E. Koontz died
14 Oct 1955. Son, Floyd E. Koontz Jr. of Charlotte, NC. Daughters, Doris Carpenter of Ran-
dallstown, Md., Hazel Karnes & Shirley Judd both of Shenandoah & Patricia Glenn of Ca-
tharpin. Sister, Beatrice McDaniel of Mableton, Ga. 9 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.
Burial in the Grove Hill UMC Cemetery.
Koontz, Isabelle Drew (#619293/1)???
age 78 yrs. of Shenandoah died 19 Mar 1998 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 09 Jul 1919 in
Samson Co., NC. d/o the late Daniel M. & Lyda Drew. Husband, Floyd Edward Koontz. Son,
T. L. Wiggins of Bolivia, NC. Brothers, Graham Drew of Jacksonville, FL. & Ralph Drew of
Hamstead, NC. Sister, Mildred Teachy of Rose Hill, NC. 3 grandchildren & 1 great grand-
daughter. Private service.
Koontz, Ivan Dewey (#71581)
age 83 yrs. of Luray died 14 Nov 1981 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 15 May 1898 in Page Co. s/o
the late Frank L. & Bertie L. Shuler Koontz. Married 24 Mar 1921 Edith V. Varner who died
28 Mar 1980. Daughters, Anna Koontz of Suffolk & Dorothy Boze of Charlottesville. 5
grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Koontz, Jeanette Aleshire (#4311731)
age 74 yrs. of Beaufort, SC. & formerly of Stanley, Va. died 25 Apr 1997 at her home. Born 19
Apr 1923 in Stanley d/o the late Frank L. & Ethel Painter Aleshire. w/o Louis C. Koontz.
Daughters, Donna Reynolds of Sandston & Rosanne Chisum of Quantico. Sister, Betty Cave
of Stanley. 3 grandchildren. Burial at Graves Chapel Cemetery in Stanley.
Koontz, Mary Lucinda Akers Dulaney (#75933/2)
age 88 yrs. of Elkton died 06 Jul 1991 at Bristol, Va. Health Care Center. Born 02 Aug 1902 in
Roanoke d/o the late Norborne & Mary Akers. Her first husband Harley K. Dulaney died in
1953. In 1957 she married Noah K. Koontz who died in 1982. Sons, Harley K. Dulaney of
Jacksonville, Fl. Daughters, Connie D. Walters of Abingdon & Elizabeth Ramsey of Staun-
ton. 7 stepchildren, Jean Dickinson of Blacksburg, Phillip & David Koontz & Gertrude
Hammer all of Elkton, Charlotte Blanchard of Charleior, OH., Noah Koontz Jr. of Columbus,
OH. & Joan Shifflett of Shenandoah. Sister, Addie Roudabush of Villamont. Brother, Tho-
mas Akers of Roanoke. 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 21 step grandchildren & 24
step great grandchildren. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Koontz, Nellie Bursey (#4645/1)
age 90 yrs. died 31 Jan 1975 at Prince George Hospital. She was born 25 Nov 1884 in Page Co.
& was a d/o the late John T. & Frances Pritchard Bursey. She was married to William Tiffon
Koontz. He died in 1934. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Davidson of Suitland, Md.
8 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery at Shenandoah,
Va.
Koontz, Viola Belle (#75934/1)
age 71 yrs. of Elkton died 09 Jun 1975 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born in Luray 20 Jul 1903 d/o the
late W. T. & Texy Murray Mauck. Married 18 May 1933 Olan H. Koontz who died in Oct
1968. Brother, the late Buford Mauck of Luray. Daughters, Kathleen Grimes of Springfield &
Marie Frey of Elkton. Burial in the Koontz Cemetery.
Koontz, William Clyde (#453211)
age 89 yrs. of Elkton died 30 Dec 1981. Born 26 Aug 1892 s/o the late Charles E. & Lula Kite
Koontz. Married 05 Sep 1930 Frances Huffman of Page Co. Daughters, Frances Ann Shephe-
rd of Richmond & Bettie Jo Savage of Dayton, Oh. 5 grandchildren & a great grandson.
Burial in the Field's United Methodist Church Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Lafon, Arnold Lee (#7129A5/1)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 21 Jan 1991. Born 21 Dec 1914 s/o the late James W. & Stella
Thomas LaFon. His wife, Leda Mae Comer died 06 Jan 1991. Daughter, Belinda L. Babb of
Harrisonburg. Brothers, Ira LaFon of Pearisburg, Harold LaFon of Rich Creek & Fred LaFon
of Newport. Sister, Mamie Thorpe of Pearisburg. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Lafon, Leda Mae Comer (#7129A5)
age 70 yrs. of Shenandoah died 06 Jan 1991. d/o the late Earnest & Lottie Dovel Comer. w/o Ar-
nold Lee LaFon. Daughter, Belinda L. Babb of Harrisonburg. Brother, Thurman Comer of
Shenandoah. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.
Lam, Eva Marie Higgs (#418162)
age 86 yrs. of Luray died 30 Jun 1995. Born 02 Feb1909 in Stanley d/o the late Isaac Newton &
Lizzie Baumgardner Foltz. Married in 1929 Ralph Painter who died 13 Feb1930. Married 15
Mar 1933 Melvin I. Higgs who died 22 Nov 1972 & in Mar 1974 married William 0. Lam
who died in Jun 1982. Daughters, Wanda P. Wenzel of Luray & Geneva Funkhouser & Betty
H. Nelson both of Stanley. Son, Ralph M. Painter of Lanham, Md. Stepson, Lee Higgs of Lu-
ray. Sister, Gladys Boyd of Stephenson. Brother, Woodrow Foltz of Stanley. 18 grandchil-
dren, 22 great grandchildren & 2 great-great grandchildren. Burial in the Newport United
Church of Christ Cemetery.
Layman, Hubert Elwood (#4146A1/1)
age 77 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 20 Aug 1996 at his home. Born 04 Aug 1919 in Mount Valley
area of Rockingham Co. s/o the late Ottobiene E. & Cordelia Layman. Married 10 May 1947
Kathryn Foltz. Son, Douglas E. Layman of Harrisonburg. Daughter, Kathie L. Dove of Harri-
sonburg. 2 grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Loker, Annie Jane (#75584)
age 77 yrs. of Shenandoah died 15 Jun 1982 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 09 Apr 1905 in Page Co.
d/o the late Charles A. & Sarah B. Kite Dovel. Married 11 Jul 1934 Maynard A. Loker. Son,
Eddie Loker at home. Daughter, Joyce Lam of Shenandoah. 4 grandchildren & 5 great grand-
children. Burial in Grove Hill Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Loker, Maynard Andrew (#75584/1)
age 72 yrs. of Elkton, Va. died 01 Apr 1989 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 03 Apr 1916 near Elkton
s/o the late William Henry & Maggie Long Loker. Married 11 Jul 1934 Annie Jane Dovel
who died 15 Jun 1982. Daughter, Joyce Ann Lam. Son, Eddie M. Loker. Sisters, Catherine
Loker of Harrisonburg & Lelia Rogers of Elkton. Brothers, Otis Loker of Penn Laird, Louis
Loker of Massillon, Oh., William L. Loker of Harrisonburg & Warren Loker of Dyke. 4
grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Memorial service.
Long, David Trenton (#716722)
70, of Luray died 13 Dec 1984. Born 26 Sep 1914 in Washington, D.C. s/o the late Leo Jackson
& Lizzie M. Gander Long. Married 23 Jun 1944 Estella Brubaker, who died 19 Aug 1983.
Daughter, Cynthia Beahm of Luray. Two grandsons. A graveside service at Evergreen Ceme-
tery.
Long, Emily G. (#71673/1)
age 98 yrs. of Nesconset, NY. died 13 Jan 1986 at Olsens Rest Home in New York. Born 13 Dec
1887 in Shenandoah Valley d/o the late E. T. & Emily Lauck Brumback. Her husband, David
E. Long died in Oct 1952. Son, David J. Long of Smithtown, NY. Burial in Evergreen Ceme-
tery in Luray.
Long, George Hunter, Jr. (#434541)
age 76 yrs. of Luray died 27 Aug 1990 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 02 Dec 1913 in Page Co. s/o
the late Dr. George H. Long Sr. & Clara L. Hughes Long. Married 01 Jan 1938 Mary Hawes
Greiner. Son, Robert George Long of Rockville, Md. Daughters, Laverne Gray of Frederick-
sburg & Jenny Sue Huddleston of Luray. 4 granddaughters, Alexandria R. Cubbage, Lydia
Brooke Cubbage, Julie Rogers & Lisa Dawson. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Long, Gertrude Elizabeth Spitler (#219364)
age 68 yrs. of New Market died 26 Jul 1991 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 17 Nov 1922 in Rocking-
ham Co. d/o the late David Clarence & Maude Elton Grove Spitler. Married 14 Feb 1942
John B. Long. Son, Ronald B. Long of New Market. Daughters, Judi L. Moomaw of Orkney
Springs & Jennifer L. Runion of Bridgewater. Sisters, Mary Louise Dew of West Palm
Beach, FL. & Helen S. Packer of Harrisonburg. 6 grandchildren. Burial in St. Matthew's
Cemetery in New Market.
Louderback, Annabelle Weiler (#416431/1)
age 86 yrs. of Elkton died 19 Nov 1993 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 02 Jul 1907 in York Co., Pa.
d/o the late Heber & Dora Thompson Weiler. Married 22 Jun 1932 Archie H. Louderback.
Daughter, Joyce Ann Garnett of Alexandria. 2 grandsons. Burial in Coverstone EUB Ceme-
tery in Shenandoah.
Louderback, Archie Hockman (#416431)
age 89 yrs. of the Highlands at Sunnyside in Harrisonburg & formerly of Elkton died 25 Aug
1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 25 May 1908 in Page Co. s/o the late Edward
Perry & Zula Hochman Louderback. Married 22 Jun 1932 Annabelle Weiler of Delta, Pa who
died 19 Nov 1993. Daughter, Joyce Ann Garnett of Alexandria & her husband, Albert C.;
brother, Forrest L. Louderback of Elkton. Grandsons, Richard E. Garnett & Douglas A. Gar-
nett both of Houston, TX. Burial in the Coverstone Cemetery in Shenandoah, VA.
Louderback, C. Owen, Jr. “Zero” (#4176321)
age 55 yrs. of Shenandoah died 15 Sep 1997. Born 15 Nov 1941 s/o Claude O. & Agnes Louder-
back of Shenandoah. Sisters, Linda Louderback & Jo Ann Louderback both of Washington,
DC. Private Burial.
Louderback, Charles Edward, Jr. (#417654)
age 72 yrs. of Shenandoah died 14 Jan 1994 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 20 Dec 1921 in Page Co.
s/o the late Charles E. Louderback Sr. & Sudie Roudabush Louderback. Brother, Guy L.
Louderback of Shenandoah. Sister, Evelyn L. Singleton of Shenandoah. Close companion,
Lucy Grimsley Louderback. Burial in the Rest Haven Cemetery.
Louderback, Cleo Patria Rinaca (#41766/1)
age 91 yrs. of Baltimore, Md. formerly of Shenandoah died 05 Jan 1980. Born 08 Jun 1888 at
Shenandoah. Her husband, Benjamin F. Louderback died 05 Jan 1965. Sons, Jennings & Ivan
Louderback both of Baltimore. Daughter, Sylvia Seifert of Baltimore. Sister, Beulah May
Wockenfuss of Baltimore. 8 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Burial at Baltimore.
Louderback, Daphna Dail (#6232411)
age 62 yrs. of Shenandoah died 28 Mar 1981 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 25 Jan 1919 in Page
Co. d/o Mary Alice Higgs Deavers of Shenandoah & the late Willie Lee Deavers. Married 20
Apr 1939 Paul Lynn Louderback who died 01 May 1979. Sons, Larry Paul Louderback of Lu-
ray & Rick Louderback of Harrisonburg. Daughters, Judith Mundey of Hagerstown, Md. &
Bonnie Seekford of Stanley. Sister, Margaret Sullivan of Shenandoah. 8 grandchildren. Buri-
al in the Newport Cemetery.
Louderback, Evelyn Mae Huffman (#413172)
age 90 yrs. of MontVue Nursing Home of Luray died 28 Aug 1997. Born in Page Co. 27 Feb
1907 d/o the late Charles D. & Daisy Belle Kite Huffman. Preceded in death by her husband,
Ray Shuler Louderback & a son, Ralph Louderback. Son, Charles Louderback of Shenan-
doah, his daughter, Vickie Louderback of Harrisonburg, grandson, Ralph Louderback Jr. of
Stanley, granddaughter, Brenda Johnson of Shenandoah. Step grandchildren, William Palmer
Jr. of Shenandoah, Carol Lucas of Stanley. step great grandchildren, Sheena Lynn Palmer &
Nichole Rae Lucas. Burial in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Louderback, Forrest Edward (#416432)
age 86 yrs. of Elkton died 28 Jul 1998 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 27 Nov 1911 in
Page Co. s/o the late Edward Perry & Zula Hockman Louderback. Brother, the late Archie
Hockman Louderback. Wife of 63 yrs. Norma Karnes Louderback. Daughter & son-in-law,
Marsha & John Beverley of Troutville. Son & daughter-in-law, Ed & Cheryl Louderback of
Wichita, KS. 5 granddaughters, Beth Beverley, Maria Beverley, Miriam Louderback, Olivia
Louderback, Lauren Louderback. Cousin, Thelma Hattaway. Preceded in death by one broth-
er, Archie Hockman Louderback. Burial in the Coverstone Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Louderback, Guy Leon, Sr. (#417653)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 Jan 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 04 Jun
1919 in Page Co. s/o Charles E. & Sudie Roudabush Louderback. Married 16 May 1938 Re-
gata Comer. Sons, G. L. Louderback of Harrisonburg & Rickie Louderback of Shenandoah.
Daughters, Martha Vaughan of Luray & Mary Ellen Atwood of Bentonville. Sister, Evelyn
Singleton of Harrisonburg. 12 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Burial in the Rest Ha-
ven Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Louderback, Helen C. (#4172253)
age 60 yrs. of Stanley died 21 Jun 1993 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 05 Sep 1932 d/o the late W.
Ray & Beulah Jenkins Courtney. Married 10 Apr 1954 Ralph Eunice Louderback who died
27 Jun 1961. Daughter, Brenda Johnson of Shenandoah. Son, Ralph Louderback Jr. of Stan-
ley. Sister, Agnes Rinaca of Stanley. Brothers, Archie & Forrest Courtney both of Stanley,
Ray Jr. & Edward Courtney both of Luray & Roy Lee Courtney of Front Royal. Burial at St.
Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Louderback, Isaac (#4176/1)
died 24 December 1924, Wednesday aged about 68 yrs. He had heart trouble and complications
for several years. He was a brother of Edward Louderback & J. B. Louderback of this county.
He leaves a widow, who prior to marriage was Miss Eliza Hanson, sister of Solon Hanson of
Newport. His surviving children are: Wilmer, J. Solon & Edward Louderback of Shenan-
doah, Mrs. J. W. Frazier of Grove Hill, Newton Louderback of Stanley & Benjamin Louder-
back of Baltimore. Interment at the U. B. Church cemetery.
Louderback, Jacob Nelson (#417292)
78, of Luray died Aug. 29, 1988 at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. He was born May 23, 1910
in Page County & was a s/o the late Charles H. & Virgie Foltz Louderback. He was a farmer
& a carpenter. On May 23, 1931, he married the former Dorothy Hilary Foltz of Harrison-
burg, who survives. Also surviving are a son, James Edward Louderback of Luray, 4 sisters,
Frances Painter of Luray & Loraine Jenkins, Irene Shuler & Evelyn Alger all of Shenandoah;
3 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Luray.
Louderback, Jeffrey Todd (#41729711)
age 24 yrs. of Front Royal died 15 Aug 1990. Born 03 Aug 1965 in Warren Co. s/o Donald Earl
Louderback & Dorothy Corbin Knupp both of Front Royal. Stepfather, Dennis Eugene
Knupp. Stepmother, Terry Lynn Louderback. Grandmother, Charlotte Louderback of Front
Royal. Burial at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Louderback, Kathryn Rutherford “Kitty” (#416421)
age 61 yrs. of Stanley died 31 Dec 1981 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 26 Oct 1920 in Stanley d/o
the late N. Jasper & Nancy Mary Weaver Louderback.. Her closest survivors are cousins.
Burial in St. Luke Cemetery at Alma.
Louderback, Lee Shuler (#416234)
age 84 yrs. of Stanley died 02 May 1994. Born 03 May 1909 in Page Co. s/o the late Charles W.
& Mary Shuler Louderback. Married 12 Sep 1936 Mary Rothgeb Louderback. Son, Kenneth
L. Louderback of Stanley. Daughters, Ragena Judd of Luray, Sylvia Harris of Alexandria &
Rebecca Bruce of Louisa. Half sister, Pearl Womack of Shenandoah. 11 grandchildren & 1
great grandchildren. Burial in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Louderback, Max Alvin (#416252)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 01 Apr 1995 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 02 Mar 1910 in Page Co.
s/o the late Frank & Gracie Belle Foltz Louderback. Married 07 Jun 1933 Helen Milton Lou-
derback. Son, Harry Louderback of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.
Burial in the EUB Cemetery.
Louderback, Michelle Lynn (#417292121)
age 14 yrs. of Luray died 04 May 1995. Born 25 Dec 1980 in Harrisonburg d/o Mark Anthony
Sedwick of Detroit, MI. & Bridgette Annette Louderback of Luray. She was raised by her
grandparents, James Edward & Rachel Irene Louderback, since birth. Brother, Kenneth Scott
Breeden. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Louderback, Owen R. (#416471)
age 76 yrs. of Waynesboro died 07 Sep 1990. Born 01 Oct 1913 at Stanley s/o the late Benjamin
N. & Bessie Hockman Louderback. Married 23 May 1938 Elizabeth Courtney who died 16
Aug 1964. Married 10 Dec 1965 married Laura Bryant Reed who survives. Sons, Billy Lee
Louderback of Bent Beach, NJ. & Gene Raymond Louderback of Waynesboro. Daughters,
Jane Glenn of Waynesboro & Joan Lesnick of Hammond, In. 11 grandchildren & 3 great
grandchildren. Burial in Augusta Memorial Park.
Louderback, Rosalie Elizabeth (#41767/1)
age 97 yrs. of Stanley died 04 Jan 1991 at Luray, Va. Born 25 May 1893 in Page Co. d/o the late
Charles E. & Betty Jane Koontz Manor. Her husband, Isaac N. Louderback died 06 Mar
1946. Sons, Charles E. Louderback of Stanley & Isaac N. Louderback of Winchester. Burial
at Evergreen Cemetery.
Lowry, Carolyn June (#477432)
age 71 yrs. of Stanley died 17 Oct 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 23 Jul 1926 in Stanley
d/o the late Carl James Quintrell Sr. & Annie Lucille Keyser Quintrell. Married 03 May 1945
Howard R. Lowry. Sons, Donald C. Lowry & Kenneth M. Lowry both of Stanley & H. Reed
Lowry Jr. of Luray. Daughter, Lisa E. Lawson of Yorktown. Sister, Marjorie K. Finter of Lu-
ray. Brother, Paul D. Quintrell of Harrisonburg. 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son,
Steven Douglas Lowry & a brother, Carl James Quintrell Jr. Burial at St. Luke's Cemetery in
Alma.
Lowry, Donald Carl (#4774323) {7028}
age 43 yrs. of Stanley died 05 Nov 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 02 Feb 1954 in Harri-
sonburg s/o Howard Reed Lowry Sr. & the late Carolyn June Quintrell Lowry. He was a far-
mer. Married 17 oct 1987 Linda Ann Lowry. Daughters, Kelsey Renee Lowry, Melissa
Leanne Lowry, Christina Michelle Lowry & Tiffany Marie Lowry all of Stanley. Brothers, H.
Reed Lowry Jr. of Luray & Kenneth M. Lowry of Stanley. Sister, Lisa E. Lawson of York-
town. Preceded in death by a brother, Steven Douglas Lowry. Burial in the St. Luke's Ceme-
tery at Alma.
From 'The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, Va.' 07 November 1997 - Page Co. Man Dies in
Farm Accident. A Page County poultry farmer died Wednesday afternoon when his shirt was
caught in a wood chipper & around his neck, a rescue official said. Donald Carl Lowry, 43,
Stanley, had been freed from the chipper when crews from the Stanley Volunteer Fire De-
partment & Stanley Volunteer Rescue Squad arrived at the farm near Dam Acres
Campground, said Stanley Fire Chief Terry Pettit. Pettit said family members had begun CPR
& rescue workers continued resuscitation efforts at the scene & then en route to Page Me-
morial Hospital where Lowry was declared dead. Officials believe Lowry's shirt got caught in
the shaft of the wood chipper while he was working at the farm.
Lucas, Arthur, Franklin “Doc” (#613455)
71, of Shenandoah died Feb. 11, 1988, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 17,
1916 at Shenandoah and was a s/o the late Journey & Alberta Strole Lucas. He was Page
County's first draftee during World War II. He served as a staff sergeant with the Army's 29th
Division and participated in the Normandy invasion. On July 4, 1946. He married the former,
Ruth Coverstone, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Leon Lucas of Staunton & 2
sisters, Frances Good & Mae Clem, both of Shenandoah. Burial was in Eastlawn Memorial
Gardens in Harrisonburg.
Lucas, Lena Kite (#828111)
age 83 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 14 Oct 1995. Born 01 Sep 1912 in Page Co. d/o the late Adalhi
& Pauline Rothgeb Kite. Husband, Joseph F. Lucas died in Jun 1986. Daughter, Mary Lucas
Hyde. Brother, Elwood Kite of Luray. A granddaughter. Burial in Elk Run Cemetery in Elk-
ton, Va.
Martin, Alva Koontz (#71583)
age 92 yrs. of Waynesboro died 10 Nov 1995. Born 02 Mar 1903 in Page Co. d/o the late Frank
L. & Bertie Shuler Koontz. Widow of Russell Warren Martin of Unionville. Sisters, Betty K.
Long of Luray & Iva Mae Koontz of Waynesboro. A number of nieces & nephews. 3 broth-
ers, Ivan, Jacob & Isaac Koontz are deceased. Burial in the Unionville Christian Church
Cemetery.
Martin, Clara Virginia (#615112/1)
age 83 yrs. of Front Royal died 27 Sep 1982. Born 18 Dec 1898 in Page Co. d/o the late William
C. & Elizabeth Beahm Hill. Married 04 Aug 1920 Lester E. Martin who died 11 Feb 1962.
Son, Mahlon (Bud) Martin of Cincinnati, Oh. Daughters, Maxine Moyer & Norma Lillard
both of Luray. 8 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel cemetery.
Martin, Leo Harrison (#615115)
age 84 yrs. of Front Royal died 05 Jan 1993 at Winchester. Born 11 Mar 1908 in Page Co. s/o the
late Harry M. & Virginia Paige Wood Martin. Navy veteran of WWII. In Feb 1936 Married
Margaret Christine Cullers who died 23 Jan 1991. Sons, Stuart K. Martin of Front Royal &
Dennis R. Martin of Warrenton. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Martin, Margaret Christine (#615115/1)
age 77 yrs. of Front Royal died 24 Jan 1991. Born 13 Dec 1913 in Page Co. d/o the late Charles
Calvin & Minnie M. Meehan Cullers. w/o Leo H. Martin. Sons, Stuart K. & Dennis R. Mar-
tin both of Front Royal. Sister, Frieda Hines of Charlestown, WV. Burial in Beahm's Chapel
Cemetery.
McAlister, John Franklin (#744A83/1)
age 64 yrs. of Shenandoah died 07 Mar 1995 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born 29
Apr 1930 in Page Co. s/o the late Harold & Freda Good McAlister. Married 02 Sep 1950 Ha-
zel Dovel McAlister. Daughter, Carolyn Hammer of Shenandoah. Brothers, James McAlister
of Stanley & Willie, Millard, Samuel & Joe McAlister all of Shenandoah. Sisters, Arlena
McLean of Lenoir, NC., Ruth McAlister of Dublin, Gail Comer of Elkton & Blanche Comer
of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery.
McCune, Hazel Ann (#439A1/1)
age 82 yrs. of Elkton died 12 Feb 1990 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 04 Jun 1907 at Buck Valley,
Pa. d/o the late Hilary & Elizabeth Price Glenger. Her husband, Norris McCune died 06 Jun
1985. Son, John N. McCune of Front Royal formerly of Luray. Sister, Elizabeth Carrera of
Burtonsville, Md. Brother, George Glenger of Silver Spring, Md. 3 grandchildren. Burial in
Elk Run Cemetery.
McDaniel, Eula Mae (#418321)
87, of Shenandoah died March 20, 1988, at Liberty House Nursing Home in Harrisonburg. She
was born April 19, 1900 in Page County & was a d/o the late Amos Higgs & Ada Foltz
Higgs. Her husband, Raymond Clyde McDaniel died Dec. 16, 1970. Surviving are a daugh-
ter, Hilda M. Bricker of Shenandoah, a sister, Hazel Hammers of Elkton; 2 grandchildren; 4
great grandchildren; & a great-great grandchildren. Burial was in Eastlawn Memorial Gar-
dens at Harrisonburg.
Meadows, John Jennings (#61B31)
age 92 yrs. of Roanoke died 09 Sep 1991. Born 26 Mar 1899 in Page Co. s/o the late Joel A. &
Armilla Strole Meadows. His wife, Marie Rhodes Meadows died in 1984. Daughters, Millie
Porterfield & Mary Helvestine both of Roanoke. Sister, Emma Meadows Kite of Shenan-
doah. 2 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Miller, Bernard Edgar “Blimp” (#615773)
age 72 yrs. died 16 Feb 1991 at Washington Co. Hospital. Born in Rileyville s/o the late John
Edgar & Olive Good Miller Lewis. Wife, Jessie Daley Miller. Daughter, Beverly R. Martin of
Hagerstown, Md. Brothers, Arthur C. Miller of Hagerstown & Melvin (Jim) Miller of Mor-
gansville. Stepbrothers, John Lewis & Harold Lewis both of Hagerstown. 3 grandchildren, 2
great grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Miller, Leola May (#744431/1)
age 69 yrs. of Shenandoah died 18 Sep 1984. Born 07 Sep 1915 in Rockingham Co. d/o the late
John & Sarah Bruce Merica. w/o Millard E. Miller. Daughter, Dorothy Dovel of Shenandoah.
Sisters, Lillian Lam of Elkton & Elizabeth Lam of McGaheysville. Brothers, Harry Merica of
Shenandoah & Marvin L. Merica of McGaheysville. 6 grandchildren, including Jeffrey Scott
Shifflett whom Mrs. Miller raised. 3 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery near
Shenandoah.
Miller, Leon David (#6C3319/1)
age 71 yrs. of Dayton died 13 Sep 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 23 Mar 1925 in
Rockingham Co. s/o the late Lemuel David & Carrie Caricofe Miller. Married 26 Dec 1948
Martha Isabel Dovel of Stanley. Sons, David L. Miller of Brussels, Belgium, Gary L. Miller
of Oxford, Ms. & Robert C. Miller of Blacksburg. Brother, Emory A. Miller of Dayton. Sis-
ters, Mary Lee Bosserman of Weyers Cave & Amilda Bruce of Harrisonburg. 5 grandchil-
dren. Burial in the Dayton Cemetery.
Miller, Mabel Independence (#62A32)
age 96 yrs. of Stanley died 27 Dec 1995. Born 04 Jul 1899 d/o the late Jacob & Mary Susan
Strole Miller. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Claude W. Gochenour. Son,
Melvin Miller of Stanley. 2 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Luthe-
ran Church Cemetery.
Miller, Millard Elijah “Two Gun” (#744431)
age 78 yrs. of Shenandoah died 18 Feb 1994 in Williamsburg, Va. Born 12 Aug 1915 in Rock-
ingham Co. s/o the late Harry & Nellie Burkett Miller. Wife, Leola Merica Miller is de-
ceased. Daughter, Dorothy Grimsley of Shenandoah. Five grandchildren, including Jeffrey
Scott Shifflett who was raised in the Miller home & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Pe-
ter's Methodist Church Cemetery near Elkton.
Miller, Nina Elizabeth (#6A784)
age 86 yrs. of Luray died 15 Dec 1995 at Luray, Va. Born at Rileyville 15 Jul 1909 d/o the late
John W. & Bertie M. Huffman Atwood. Married 24 Dec 1932 Paul James Miller who died 11
Sep 1961. Son, Roger Dwight Miller of Lorton, Va. Brothers, Reuben L. Atwood of Riley-
ville, E. Lee Atwood of Richmond & E. Roy Atwood of Mechanicsville. Sisters, Rena M.
Walker of Front Royal & Iva C. Huffman of Monongahela, Pa. Burial in Beahm's Chapel
Cemetery.
Miller, Ruth Laura (#71624)
95, of Luray died Nov. 24, 1988, at the Life Care Center in New Market. She was born Nov. 9,
1893 in Page County and was a d/o the late William Harrison and Laura Katherine Hottle
Shuler. On Dec. 18, 1913, she married Reuben David Miller, who died March 13, 1935. Sur-
viving are a son, William David Miller of Woodstock; 7 daughters, Katherine Blevins, Mary
Yates, Janie Rothgeb, Alice Dovel and Annabel Shaffer, all of Luray, Julia Ann Hileman of
Falls Church & Gloria Menefee of Winchester; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A private burial was conducted.
Miller, Wilmer Edward (#62A33)
age 90 yrs. of Sharpsburg, Md., a Page Co. native died 14 Jun 1991 at Boonsboro, Md. Born 27
Apr 1901 at Stanley s/o the late Jacob F. & Mary Susan Strole Miller. Wife, Margaret Eliza-
beth Miller died in 1982. Sister, Mabel L. Miller of Stanley. Burial in the Mt. View Cemetery
in Sharpsburg.
Mills, Joseph Preston (#61B214)
age 75 yrs. of Shenandoah died 14 Sep 1998 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 23 Jun
1923 in Shenandoah s/o the late William Ewing & Ruth Selena Roudabush Mills. Married 26
Dec 1942 Mary Caroline Long. Son, Joseph Terrance Mills of Shenandoah. Daughter, Sandra
S. Hammel of Shenandoah. Brothers, Richard T. Mills of Shenandoah & Frederick N. Mills
of Palm Coast, FL. Sister, Hortense Higgs of Toano, Va. 4 grandchildren & 6 great grand-
children. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Milton, Zada Virginia (#452241)
age 84 yrs. of Shenandoah died 22 Feb 1991. Born 30 Aug 1906 in Page Co. d/o the late John
Milton & Lena Soltz Milton. Burial in the EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Moyer, Thomas Cranwell “Cran” (#211731/1)
age 80 yrs. of Luray died 30 Apr 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 13 Nov 1916 at Luray
s/o the late Thomas Ashby & Maude Emma Moyer. Married 12 Nov 1945 Fern Moyer.
Brother, Clarence M. Moyer of Luray. Sister, S. Catherine Moyer of Luray. Sons, Thomas
Edward Moyer of Hanover, Pa. & Max Malcolm Moyer of Southampton, Pa. 5 grandchil-
dren. Burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Nauman, Jacob (#833/1)
age 75 yrs. died 14 Apr. 1898 at Union Co., Iowa. Married d/o Reuben Keyser. 6 sons & 1
daughter. He moved to Iowa shortly after the Civil War.
Nelson, Meleva Elizabeth (#4181622)
age 57 yrs. of Stanley died 01 Nov 1991. Born 12 Feb 1934 in Page Co. d/o Eva Marie Higgs
Lam of Luray & the late Melvin Higgs. w/o Donald Nelson of Stanley. Daughter, Dianne
Hudak of Stanley. Brothers, Ralph Painter of Riverdale, Md. & Lee Higgs of Luray. Sisters,
Geneva Funkhouser & Wanda Wenzel both of Stanley, Betty LeFevre of Gainesville &
Gladys Boyd of Stephenson. Burial in the Newport Cemetery.
Nichols, James Wilson (#6A7893/1)
of Luray died 07 Mar 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 30 Sep 1944 in Luray s/o Claude
W. Nichols of Luray & the late Alice Somers Nichols. Wife, Faye Nichols. Sons, Jeffrey W.
Nichols of Bentonville. Daughters, Rebecca N. Bopp of Picayune, MS. & Diana L. Breeden
of Luray. Brother, Larry W. Nichols of Luray. Sisters, Judy Loy of Charlottesville, Wanda
Spitzer of Port Republic & Susan Sutton of Luray. 6 grandchildren & 1 step grandchild.
Burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Painter, Earl Edward (#417295)
age 65 yrs. of Stanley died 21 Nov 1981. Born 29 Jun 1916 in Page Co. s/o the late George M. &
Anna Rhinehart Painter. Married 31 Mar 1934 Sarah Frances Louderback. Daughters, Mil-
dred Comer of Stanley & Joyce Dofflemyer of Luray. Sons, Ronnie & Earl Painter Jr. both of
Stanley. Brother, Richard D. Painter. Sister, Reva Ledford of Luray. 5 grandchildren. Burial
in Newport Cemetery.
Painter, Myra Frances (#4181621/1)
age 60 yrs. of Lanham, Md. died 26 Feb 1994. Born 24 Sep 1933 at Stanley d/o the late Leo Rena
& Eva Mae Breeden Cubbage. Married 12 Apr 1952 Ralph M. Painter. Son, Brad Marion
Painter of Capitol Heights, Md. Daughter, Beverly Gayle Wood of Rileyville. Brothers, Mau-
rice Allen Cubbage of Shenandoah, Gerald Marshall Cubbage of Luray, Howard Vincent
Cubbage of Falls Church, Rufus Aldine Cubbage of Albuquerque, NM. & Kenneth Leo Cub-
bage of Milford, OH. Sisters, Joyce Ann Lang of Luray, Katie Marlene Cubbage of Alexan-
dria, Nellie Mae Estep of New Freedom, Pa., Virginia Maxine Offenbacker of Wheaton, Md.,
Judy Kaye Carroll of Albuquerque & Sandra Fay Waye of Raleigh, NC. Granddaughter, Pa-
mela L. Wood of Rileyville. Burial in Leake's Chapel Cemetery.
Painter, Ollie Louise (#711854)
age 78 yrs. of Stanley died 10 Mar 1998 at the Staunton Manor Nursing Home. Born 12 Sep
1919 in Shenandoah d/o the late Elmer & Lena Mae Gochenour Shuler. Married 12 Jun 1950
Richard Dale Painter who died 16 Jun 1986. Daughter, Peggy Ann Sanders of Stafford. Son,
Richard Dale Painter Jr. of Stanley. Sisters, Florine Kibler of Luray, Marguerite Burner of
Shenandoah, Annabelle Harner of Elkton, Mary Frances Bull of Front Royal & Helen Free-
man of New Market. 2 grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 brothers, Edward, Robert Clin-
ton & Elmer Lee Shuler Jr. Burial in the Newport Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Pence, James Donald (#7461323)
age 46 yrs. of Baltimore, Md. died 02 Apr 1994 in Frederick, Md. as a result of a drowning acci-
dent. Born 13 Oct 1947 in Roseburg, Or. s/o Christine W. Pence of Baltimore & the late Hen-
ry Pence. Daughter, Geraldine Koester of Baltimore. A grandson. Burial in Rest Haven Cem-
etery in Shenandoah, Va.
Pence, William Henry (#746132)
age 74 yrs. of Baltimore formerly of Elkton died 18 Jan 1990 at Francis Scott Key Medical Cen-
ter in Baltimore. Born 24 Apr 1915 in Rockingham Co. s/o the late Elmer E. & Bertha Dovel
Pence. Wife, Christina Pence of Baltimore. Sons, Jimmy Pence of Baltimore & Douglas
Pence of Roanoke. Daughter, Priscilla Jones of Roanoke. Granddaughter, Geraldine Pence of
Baltimore, who was raised in the Pence home. Sisters, Louise Miller & Ruth Lam both of
Elkton. Brothers, Ervin, Clyde & Theodore Pence all of Elkton. Burial in Rest Haven Ceme-
tery in Shenandoah.
Perry, Beatrice Hockman Lee (#41421231)
age 41 yrs. of Luray died 06 Mar 1995. Born 09 Apr 1953 in Front Royal d/o Geraldine Wood-
ward of Rileyville & the late William David Hockman. Married 07 Feb 1994 William M.
Perry. Son, John D. Carter II. of Luray. Stepfather, Harry E. Woodward of Rileyville. Burial
in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Plum, Gene David (#744A82/1)
age 65 yrs. of Shenandoah died 11 May 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 17 Jun
1930 in Page Co. s/o Gladys May Plum of Shenandoah & the late John David Plum. Married
12 Feb 1949 Hilda Virginia Dovel. Son, Terry Plum of Shenandoah. Daughter, Cynthia
McAlister of Shenandoah. Brothers, Johnny Plum of Bassett & Kenneth Plum of Reston. 4
grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial at St. Peter's Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Printz, James Franklin, Sr. (#43872/1)
53, died 25 Dec 1970 at Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. He served in
the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1946 with two years in the Pacific. Born 06 Oct 1917 in Page
County and was a son of the late Starlus L. and Rena Hoak Printz. On 10 Sep 1939, he mar-
ried Elizabeth Kite. Son, James F. Printz Jr. of Luray. Sister, Ophelia Printz, also of Luray.
Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery.
Printz, Oscar Marion, Jr. (#716744)
age 75 yrs. of Hollywood, Fl. died 13 Jun 1993. Born 31 Aug 1918 in Luray eldest s/o Oscar M.
& Julia Long Printz. Sisters, Anna Dilkes of Berryville, Alice Long Printz & Carolyn Comp-
ton both of San Antonio, TX. & Julia Hill of Jefferson, Md. Brothers, Jackson T. Printz of
Fort Washington, Md. & William E. Printz of Harpers Ferry, WV. Burial in Evergreen Ceme-
tery in Luray.
Printz, William Eugene (#716748)
age 67 yrs. of Shannondale, Harpers Ferry, WV. died 04 Sep 1996 at Jefferson Memorial Hospit-
al in Ranson, WV. Burial at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Luray. Born 17 Jan 1929 in Lu-
ray s/o the late Oscar M. & Julia Long Printz Sr. Wife, Patricia A. ‘Pat' Mercure Printz. Sons,
James D. Printz of Springfield, William E. Printz Jr. of Culpeper. Sisters, Anna Dilkes of
Berryville, Alice Long Printz & Carolyn Compton both of Harrisburg, Pa. & Julia Hill of Jef-
ferson, MD. Brother, Jackson T. Printz of Oxon Hill, MD. 2 grandchildren.
Quintrell, Carl James, Jr. (#477431)
age 76 yrs. of Shenandoah died 14 Sep 1996 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 07 Apr 1920 at
Stanley s/o the late Carl James & Annie Lucile Keyser Quintrell Sr. Married 14 Oct 1943
Peggy Foltz. Son, Carl ‘Buddy' Quintrell III. of Stanley. Daughter, Judith Trivett of Shenan-
doah. Sisters, Marjorie K. Finter of Luray & C. June Lowery of Stanley. Brother, Paul D.
Quintrell of Harrisonburg. 3 granddaughters. Burial in the St. Paul Church Cemetery.
Reed, Autry Eugene (#466882)
age 52 yrs. of Stanley died 20 May 1990. Born 07 Jan 1938 in Page Co. s/o Treva Foltz of She-
nandoah & the late Tom Reed. Married 29 Mar 1975 Charlotte Franklin. Daughter, Ann Dor-
rough of Shenandoah. Brothers, Ralph & Kenneth Reed both of Stanley. Half sister, Mary
Jane Wilder of Stanley. 1 grandchild. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Rhinehart, Albert Archie (#417223/1)
age 58 yrs. died 28 Nov 1962 at Stanley, Va. Born 05 Oct 1904, s/o Frank & Susan Painter Rhi-
nehart. Married 12 Oct 1927 Cora L. Jenkins, who survives. Daughters, Mrs Willard (Jea-
nette) Painter and Mrs. Junior (Reva) Seekford, both of Stanley. One brother, Vernon Rhine-
hart, Sisters, Mrs. Pearl Turner & Mrs. Mable Turner, of Stanley. Four grandchildren. One
son, 2 brothers & 2 sisters are deceased. Interment in the Painter Family Cemetery.
Rhinehart, Cora Lee (#417223)
89, Stanley died Dec. 14, 1988, at MontVue nursing home in Luray. She was born June 19, 1899
in Page County & was a d/o the late William & Ida Louderback Jenkins. In 1927, she married
Albert Archie Rhinehart, who died Nov. 28, 1962. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanette F.
Smith, of Luray & Reva R. Seekford of Stanley & a sister, Beulah Courtney of Stanley, 4
grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Burial in the Painter family cemetery.
Rinaca, Alfred Unis (#673321/1)
age 83 yrs. died 17 May 1974 at Shenandoah, Va. Born 06 Dec 1890 s/o the late Andrew J. &
Margaret Lee Hepner Rinaca. Married 02 Jul 1913 Eula Mae Frazier. Daughters, Eva Shuler
& Lois Keyser both of Stanley. Sons, Virgil, John, Elwood & Unis Rinaca all of Shenandoah,
Roy Rinaca of Baltimore, Md. Sisters, Ben Louderback & Beulah Mae Wackenfuss both of
Baltimore. 11 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in the St. Paul's Church Ceme-
tery.
Rinaca, Elwood Clifton (#6733216)
age 67 yrs. of Shenandoah died 17 Nov 1997 at his home with cancer. Born 22 Nov 1929 at
Grove Hill s/o the late Alfred & Eula M. Frazier Rinaca. He was a 20 year veteran of the Ar-
my having served one tour in Korea, two tours in Vietnam & was awarded the Bronze Star.
Preceded in death by his wife, Marianne Rinaca. Survived by one son, William E. Rinaca of
Newport News, two daughters, Carolyn A. Rinaca of Carrollton & Diane S. Rinaca of She-
nandoah, one sister, Lois M. Keyser of Stanley & two brothers, Unis C. Rinaca of Stanley &
Roy D. Rinaca of Shenandoah. Burial in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Shenan-
doah.
Rinaca, John Jackson (#6733213)
69, of Shenandoah died Friday, Feb. 19, 1988 at the University of Va. Medical Center in Charlot-
tesville. He was born March 7, 1918 in Page County & was a s/o the late Alfred U. & Eula
Mae Frazier Rinaca. He was a veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife, Katie Jarrell Rinaca;
a son C. W. Jarrell of Shenandoah; a daughter, Linda Rinaca of Richmond; 3 brothers, Roy
Rinaca of Baltimore, Md. & Unis & Elwood Rinaca, both of Shenandoah; 2 sisters, Eva Shu-
ler & Lois Keyser, both of Stanley & 1 grandson. Graveside service at St. Paul's Lutheran
Church Cemetery with Masonic rites.
Rinaca, Marianne (#6733216/1)
age 56 yrs. of Shenandoah died 10 Jan 1996. Born in Germany on 15 May 1939 d/o the late An-
dreas Thomas & Angela Woitke Goletz. Married 09 Mar 1961 Elwood Rinaca. Son, William
E. Rinaca of Newport News. Daughters, Carolyn Rinaca of Carrollton & Diane Rinaca of
Shenandoah. Burial in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Rinaca, Ruth Eppard (#6733212/1)
age 76 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 01 Jun 1991. Born 08 Mar 1915 in Luray d/o the late Henry D.
& Lovenia Dovel Eppard. Daughter, Patricia R. Modesitt of Harrisonburg. Sister, Neva Bu-
shey of Luray. 2 granddaughters. Burial in Leakesville Cemetery.
Rinaca, Virgil Lenden (#6733212)
age 64 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 Jul 1980 at Luray, Va. Born 24 Apr 1916 in Page Co. s/o Jula
Frazier Rinaca & the late Alfred Rinaca. Daughter, Patricia Modisett of Harrisonburg. Broth-
ers, John, Elwood & Unis Rinaca of Shenandoah & Roy Rinaca of Baltimore. Sisters, Lois
Keyser & Eva Shuler both of Stanley. 2 grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Cemetery.
Rippel, Merle Eugene (#6232425/1)
of Luray died of an apparent heart attack 25 Dec 1977 at Page Memorial Hospital. He was born
18 Jan 1927 in Winnebago, Minn. and was a son of William M. Larsen of Colorado and the
late Esther Rippel Gower. On 01 Aug 1947, he married the former Ann E. Higgs. Son, Larry
Gene Rippel of Waldorf, Md.; two daughters, Patricia Ann Burkholder of Hillsville and Peg-
gy Louise Rippel of Page County; two brothers, Wayne Rippel of Ohio and John Rippel of
Peoria, Ill., and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Alma Cemetery.
Rothgeb, Elon Soloman (#82752/1)
age 87 yrs. of Luray died 25 May 1992. Born 24 Apr 1905 in Page Co. s/o the late Noah & E.
Lena Rothgeb. Wife, Sina Elizabeth Kite died 11 Jul 1987. Son, Edgar E. Rothgeb of Luray.
Brother, Clark Rothgeb of Richmond. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
Rothgeb, George Edmond (#716243/1)
age 78 yrs. of Luray died 15 Jan 1993. Born 05 Oct 1914 in Page Co. s/o the late Charles L. &
Carrie Lee Beaver Rothgeb. Married 30 Sep 1938 Janie Miller Rothgeb. Son, George Ed-
mond Rothgeb II of LaPlata, Md. Daughter, Rebecca Ann Horstkamp of Chesapeake Beach,
Md. Brother, C. Graves Rothgeb of Luray. Sisters, Bessie Virginia Spitler of Luray & Virgin-
ia Page Cassidy of Lake Placid, Fl. 4 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Burial in Mt.
Zion Cemetery.
Rothgeb, Guy W. (#82623)
age 89 yrs. of River Edge, NJ. died 09 Jul 1981 at a Hackensack, NJ. hospital. Born 19 Aug 1891
at Luray. Son, Charles Rothgeb. Sisters, Maye Laws of Luray, Iva Hamrick of Hollins & Rita
White of Punta Gorda, FL. formerly of Luray. 4 grandchildren.
Rothgeb, Mary Celona (#418B2)
age 100 yrs. of Wytheville died 11 Dec 1993. Born 08 Oct 1893 in Page Co. d/o the late James &
Ada McAllister Foltz. Husband William C. Rothgeb is deceased. Daughters, Virginia
McCormick of Scottsdale, AZ., Hilda Fogle of Washington, DC. & Betty Feiss of Princeton,
WV. 6 grandchildren. Burial in the EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah, Va.
Sedwick, Bennie Earl (#713711)
age 68 yrs. died 04 Jan 1975 at Luray, Va. He was born in Page Co. 16 Apr 1906 the s/o Blake B.
& Ottie Shuler Sedwick. In 1906 he married Rose Dovel, who survives. Also surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Virginia Crotzer of Ft. Myers, Fl. & 3 sisters, Mrs. Clara S. Keyser & Evelyn
S. Baker both of Front Royal & Mrs. Edith S. Alther of Luray. Burial in Beahm's Chapel
Cemetery.
Sedwick, Mary Lee (#7117113)
age 64 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 22 Jan 1996 at Camelot Health & Rehab. Center in Harrison-
burg. Born 04 Dec 1931 in Page Co. d/o the late Elbert L. & Rena M. Kite Shuler. w/o Tho-
mas Anthony Sedwick who is deceased. Son, Mark A. Sedwick of Port Huron, MI. Brother,
Elbert L. Shuler of Harrisonburg. Sister, Judith C. McCool of Seabrook, Md. 3 grandchildren.
Burial in the Sedwick Cemetery in Luray.
Shaffer, Annabel M. (#716246)
age 69 yrs. of Luray died 26 Jun 1995. Born 25 Sep 1925 at Luray d/o the late Reuben David &
Ruth Laura Shuler Miller. Husband, Dale Long Shaffer. Son, John R. Shaffer of Luray.
Brother, William David Miller of Woodstock. Sisters, Katherine Blevins, Mary Yates, Janie
Rothgeb & Alice Marie Dovel, all of Luray, Julie Ann Hileman of Falls Church & Gloria
Menefee of Winchester. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
Shaffer, Dale Long (#716246/1)
age 74 yrs. of Luray died 11 Mar 1997. Born 21 Feb 1923 in Luray s/o the late Carl John & Mary
Susan Long Shaffer. Married 20 Sep 1945 Annabel Miller who died 26 Jun 1995. Son, John
R. Shaffer of Luray. Sisters, Mary Jane Crickenberger of Waynesboro, Sarah Frances Bell of
Luray & Ann Virginia Poletti of North Babylon, NY. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery in Luray.
Shenk, Jennings Branson (#417425)
age 75 yrs. of Luray died 21 Sep 1981 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 07 Jun 1906 in Page Co. s/o the
late Jonas B. & Ida C. Hanson Shenk. Married 22 Jul 1929 Mildred E. Jablonowsky. Son,
Gary A. Shenk of Luray. Brother, Malcolm F. Shenk of McLean. Sister, Meta Wolf of Balti-
more. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Shenk, Mildred Emily (#417425/1)
age 83 yrs. of Luray died 24 Sep 1993. Born 09 Aug 1910 in Baltimore d/o the late Edward E. &
Anna Barber Hopkins Watts. Married 22 Jul 1929 Jennings Branson Shenk who died 21 Sep
1981. Son, Gary A. Shenk of Luray. Brothers, Warren C. & Calvin G. Watts both of Balti-
more. Sisters, Vesta Freeman of Winston-Salem, NC., Betty McCreedy of Aurora, IN., Anna
May Schlercher of Oakland Park, FL. & Doris Jean Marr of Baltimore. Burial in Beahm's
Chapel Cemetery.
Shuler, Benjamin F. (#71371)
age 22 yrs. s/o Noah Shuler died 23 Dec 1887 at Decatur, Al. from congestive chills. His father
lived at Mill Bank, Rockingham Co., Va. Burial at East Point Graveyard in Elkton, Va.
Shuler, Carroll Rector (#716122)
age 94 yrs. of Stanley, Va. died 18 Jun 1997 at Page Memorial Hospital. Born 23 Apr 1902 in
Bellefontaine, Oh. s/o the late Harry Tilden Shuler & Lelia A. Rector Shuler. Married 24 Jul
1929 Ione Marie Buracker who died 04 Jun 1985. Married 13 Jul 1985 Edith Brumback.
Stepson, Wayne Marshall Payne, of Stanley. Stepdaughter, Doris A. Robinson of Washing-
ton, NC. Burial at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Luray.
Shuler, Edward Owen (#711852)
age 78 yrs. of Shenandoah died 05 Aug 1994. Born 19 Dec 1915 in Page Co. s/o the late Elmer
L. & Lena Mae Gochenour Shuler. Married 05 Apr 1938 Alice Weaver Shuler. Daughters,
Doris Stone of Port Republic & Martha Eisinger of Fairfax Station. Sisters, Marguerite Burn-
er of Shenandoah, Florine Kibler of Luray, Helen Freeman of New Market, Louise Painter of
Salem, Anna Belle Harner of Elkton & Mary Frances Bull of Front Royal. 4 grandchildren.
Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Shuler, Edwin K. "Kitie" (#715264)
age 76 yrs. of MontVue Nursing Home & formerly of Stanley died 05 Jun 1997 at Page Memori-
al Hospital. Born 08 Dec 1920 in Rockingham Co. s/o the late Hiram & Sallie Kite Shuler.
Sister, Ardath Painter of Stanley. 1 niece & 1 nephew. Burial at St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Cemetery, Shenandoah.
Shuler, Elmer Lee, Jr. "Tom" (#711857)
age 53 yrs. of Shenandoah died 12 May 1981. Born 04 May 1928 in Page Co. s/o the late Elmer
Lee Shuler Sr. & Lena Gochenour Shuler. Married 28 Nov 1951 Margaret M. Modisett.
Brother, Edward Shuler of Shenandoah. Sisters, Florine Kibler of Luray, Helen Freeman of
New Market, Louise Painter of Stanley, Marguerite Burner of Shenandoah, Mary Frances
Bull of Front Royal & Anna L. Bell Harner of Elkton. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Cem. near Grove Hill.
Shuler, Eva Helen Rinaca (#6733211)
age 75 yrs. of Stanley died 15 Mar 1990 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 07 Jun 1914 in Page Co. d/o
the late Alfred Unis Rinaca & Eula Mae Frazier Rinaca. w/o John A. Shuler. Brothers, Roy
D. Rinaca of Baltimore, Elwood C. Rinaca of Shenandoah & Unis C. Rinaca of Stanley. Sis-
ter, Lois M. Keyser of Stanley. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Shuler, Eva Kite (#413163)
age 80 yrs. of Harrisonburg died 23 Nov 1992. Born 05 Jun 1912 in Page Co. d/o the late Wil-
liam Hunter Huffman & Mary Elizabeth Kite Huffman. 1st husband, Elbert Kite died in
1946. 2nd husband, Elbert Shuler died in 1979. Sons, Leo Kite & Owen Kite both of Shenan-
doah. Daughter, Lucille Hutchinson of Charlottesville. Brothers, Johnnie Huffman of She-
nandoah. Sister, Anna Mae Foltz of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren. Burial in St. Paul's Luthe-
ran Church Cemetery at Alma.
Shuler, Frances Virginia Gore (#71182)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 26 Nov 1970 at Tallahassee, Fl. Burial in the EUB Cemetery in
Shenandoah. Born 30 Sep 1885 at Sperryville d/o the late John Thomas Gore & Eliza Mo-
nroe Gore. Married in Jan 1909 B. C. Shuler who died in 1966. Sons, Dr. James B. Shuler of
Tallahassee, Fl. & William T. Shuler of Atlanta, Ga. 5 grandchildren.
Shuler, Gladda Marie (#416243)
age 85 yrs. of Stuarts Draft died 09 Feb 1994. Born 12 Sep 1908 in Rockingham Co. d/o the late
William Anderson Blose & Lucy Louderback Blose. Married 16 Mar 1931 Edwin Jackson
Shuler Sr. who died 27 Nov 1965. Sons, Edwin W. Shuler Jr. of Fredericksburg & William
H. Shuler of Waynesboro. Daughter, Nancy S. Keyser of Luray. Sisters, Evelyn Row of Sun-
nyside & Elizabeth Bulick of Martinsville. 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in
Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Shuler, Irene Beatrice (#417291)
age 89 yrs. of Shenandoah died 02 Mar 1998 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born 24 Sep
1908 d/o the late Charlie H. & Virgie Foltz Louderback. Married 15 Feb 1930 Melvin J. Shu-
ler who died 28 Nov 1992. Son, Page M. Shuler of Shenandoah. Sisters, Frances Painter of
Stanley & Evelyn Alger & Lorene Jenkins both of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren, 3 great
grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Burial in the Shuler Cem. near Shenandoah.
Shuler, James Benjamin (Dr.) (#711821)
age 88 yrs. of Tallahassee, FL. died 13 Aug 1998. Served in WWII in the Pacific. Wife of 30 yrs.
Georgianne Elizabeth Shuler. Son, Joseph Patrick Shuler of Tallahassee. Daughter, Jule S.
Dubner of Dublin, Va. Brother, William Thomas Shuler of Shenandoah. Memorial service.
Shuler, John Arthur (#711712)
age 83 yrs. of Stanley died 04 May 1994 at Luray, Va. Born 22 Oct 1910 in Page Co. s/o the late
Clarence & Effie Foltz Shuler. His wife, Eva Rinaca Shuler died 15 Mar 1990. Brother, Paul
Russell Shuler of Shenandoah. 1 brother, Elbert Shuler is deceased. Burial in St. Paul's Lu-
theran Church Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Shuler, Laura K. (#7162/1)
died 01 Dec 1936 at Stanley, Va. w/o the late W. H. Shuler. She was a Miss Hottel before mar-
riage. Children, E. J. Shuler, Mrs. Rufus Kibler, Mrs. M. J. Dunlap, Mrs. Reuben Miller,
Mrs. Outerbridge of Bermuda. Mrs. Shuler's death is the 5th in the family in less than 3 yrs.
Less than 3 yrs. ago, Mrs. Dave Miller, mother-in-law of Mrs. Reuben Miller died. Shortly
afterward, Reuben Miller died. Within the same period, Mrs. C. N. Graves died. A little over
a month age, Rufus Kibler, son-in-law of Mrs. Shuler, died. She was buried in Graves Chapel
Cemetery.
Shuler, Leah (#71535)
died 10 Dec 1935. In Memory of my dear daughter. by her devoted mother, Flora Shuler.
Shuler, Melvin Jackson (#715252)
age 81 yrs. of Shenandoah died 28 Nov 1992. Born 26 Feb 1911 in Page Co. s/o the late Herbert
J. & Sula Foltz Shuler. Married 15 Feb 1930 Irene Beatrice Louderback. Son, Page M. Shuler
of Shenandoah. 2 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in the Shuler Cemetery at
Shenandoah.
Singleton, Evelyn Lucille Louderback (#417651)
age 85 yrs. of Shenandoah died 13 Sep 1998 at the Camelot Health & Rehab. Center in Harrison-
burg, Va. Born 02 Apr 1913 in Stanley d/o the late Edward & Sudie Roudabush Louderback.
Husband, Jack Singleton preceded her in death. Survived by a number of nieces & nephews.
Burial at the Coverstone Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Smallwood, Margie Irene (#419443)
age 60 yrs. of Grottoes, a Stanley native died 28 Apr 1991 at Waynesboro Hospital. Born 20 Feb
1931 in Stanley d/o Evelyn Painter & the late Frank Isaac Foltz. 1st husband, Lester Huffman
died in Jan 1984. Married 24 May 1986 Charles E. Smallwood who survives. Son, Gary L.
Huffman of Shenandoah. Stepson, Charles P. Smallwood at home. Stepdaughters, Vicki
Spencer of Churdan, Iowa & Mitzi Wampler of San Diego. Sisters, Ruth Sampson of She-
nandoah & Betty Burke of Richmond. 4 grandchildren & 2 step grandchildren. Burial in the
Methodist Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Smith, Mamie H. (#41776)
age 97 yrs. of Stanley & formerly of Newport, Giles Co., Va. died 28 Feb 1991. Born 15 Jun
1893 d/o the late Solon & Ida Walton Hanson. Her husband, Herman C. Smith died in 1938.
Son, Emory J. Smith of Titusville, Fl. Daughter, Bette S. Logan of Luray. 2 grandchildren &
1 great grandchild. Burial in the Leaksville Cemetery.
Smith, Bobby Allen (#418318A)
age 47 yrs. of Shenandoah died 11 Jan 1996. Born in Page Co. 03 Apr 1948 s/o the late William
Z. & Eva Mae Seekford Smith. Wife, Nancy Reed Smith. Daughter, Amber Smith at home.
Brothers, George Smith of Timberville, Walter Smith of Luray & Kenneth Smith of Riley-
ville. Sisters, Frances Painter of Stanley, Mae Biller of Stuarts Draft, Nancy Clark of Stanley
& Shirley Triggs of Shenandoah. One brother, Roy Dale Smith & one sister, Betty Stillwell
are deceased. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Smith, Roy Dale (#4183186)
age 50 yrs. of Shenandoah died 12 Feb 1991 in an auto/truck accident in Rockingham Co. Born
02 Apr 1940 in Page Co. s/o the late William Z. & Eva Seekford Smith. Married 20 Nov
1965 Anna Knotts. Son, Roy Smith Sr. Daughters, Sharon Stewart of Staunton & Barbara &
Malissa Smith both at home. Brothers, George Smith of Timberville, Kenneth Smith of Ri-
leyville, Walter & Bobby Smith both of Shenandoah. Sisters, Frances Painter & Nancy Clark
both of Stanley, Mae Biller of Stuarts Draft, Betty Stillwell of Mt. Jackson & Shirley Triggs
of Shenandoah. A granddaughter. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Smith, William Zachariah (#4183185/1)
age 81 yrs. of Shenandoah died 16 May 1980 at Charlottesville, Va. Born 18 Dec 1898 in Rock-
bridge Co. s/o the late John W. & Mary Frances Alger Smith. His wife, Virginia Seekford
died 22 Jan 1970. Sons, Bobby & Roy Dale Smith both of Shenandoah, George Smith of Mt.
Jackson, Walter Smith of Luray & Kenneth Smith of Rileyville. Daughters, Mae Hibbs &
Nancy Clark both of Luray, Frances Painter of Stanley, Betty Spitler of Mt. Jackson & Shir-
ley Smith at home. 26 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery
in Luray.
Spitler, Eura M. (#413142)
age 99 yrs. of Bradenton, Fl. died 13 Sep 1994. Born 08 Jul 1894 at Grove Hill, VA. d/o the late
Frank & Alice Strole Huffman. Married 18 Oct 1920 Eugene M. Spitler who preceded her in
death. Son, Wayne Eugene Spitler of Bradenton. Grandsons, John Spitler of Laramie, WY. &
Bruce Spitler of Yorktown. 1 great grandson. Burial in Luray.
Spitler, Harold Samuel (#4136131/1)
age 69 yrs. of Luray died 28 Mar 1981. Born 12 Sep 1911 in Page Co. s/o the late D. N. & Flora
Sours Spitler. Married 24 Jan 1935 Mary Irene Comer who died 21 Sep 1969. Daughters,
Joyce Ann Nicholson of Santa Cruz, Ca. & Donna Ruth Spitler of Arlington. Brothers, Lan-
don & Carlyn Spitler both of Luray, Glenn Spitler of McLean & Earl Spitler of Dale City.
Sisters, Melva Cantor of Luray & Virginia Beaver of Arlington. Son, Gary Spitler. 2 half sis-
ters are deceased. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Stanley, Ethel Dovel (#744111)
age 87 yrs. of Shenandoah died 19 Sep 1992 at New Market, Va. Born 10 May 1905 in Rocking-
ham Co. d/o the late Eugene & Betty McCauley Dovel. Married 23 Dec 1924 Raymond A.
Stanley who died 01 Jul 1974. Sons, Raymond Lynwood Stanley of Rehoboth, De., Alvin E.
Stanley of Shenandoah & Paul J. Stanley of Falls Church. Daughters, May Frances Dorrough
of Shenandoah & Bettie M. Lyle of Machansville, Md. Brother, Carl W. Dovel of Elkton.
Sisters, Audrey Lester of Elkton & Lucille Foltz, Arbutus Kite & Estelle Foltz all of Shenan-
doah. 17 grandchildren & 24 great grandchildren. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery.
Stanley, Louise Mae (#7441112/1)
age 49 yrs. of Shenandoah died 17 Dec 1982 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 05 May 1933 in Page Co.
d/o the late Charles & Vina Meadows Bailey. Married 15 Apr 1950 Alvin E. Stanley. Daugh-
ters, Bonnie Ferrell of Richmond, Sharon Kandill of Annandale, Kathy Comer, Linda Hartley
& Tammy Shuler all of Shenandoah & Brenda Sorren of Grottoes. Brothers, Floyd, Ausby,
Owen & Clarence Bailey all of Stanley. Sister, Bertha Dovel of Fairfax. 5 grandchildren.
Burial in the Methodist Church Cemetery at Shenandoah.
Stanley, Mabel Kisling (#746123)
age 72 yrs. of Shenandoah died 15 Jan 1989 at Nashville, TN. Born in 1906 in Rockingham Co.
d/o the late John Wilbert & Effie Dovel Kisling. Daughter, Pattie Rae Comer of Woodbury,
TN. Sisters, Lillian Davis of Elkton & Clara Seal of Luray. Brothers, Everette, Oliver & Cal-
vin Kisling all of Elkton. granddaughter. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery near Shenandoah.
Stanley, Maude (#61325)
the beloved wife of Claude Stanley departed this life on the third day of February 1909 at her
home in Shenandoah of that dread disease consumption, aged twenty-eight years and three
days. She leaves a husband, 1 son, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and father. Her mother having pre-
ceded her to the spirit land some 5 years ago. Her funeral took place at the Methodist Church
of which she was a member by Rev. R. M. Wheeler after which her remains were laid to rest
in the Methodist grave yard to await the resurrection of the just.
Stepp, Dortha Ann Dovel (#74414)
age 88 yrs. of Elkton died 21 Feb 1975 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 27 Feb 1886 in Rockingham
Co. d/o the late L. B. & Diana Dovel. Married Art N. Stepp who died 26 Jul 1954. Son,
Raymond H. Stepp of Elkton. Daughters, Della Harmon & Lena Hinegardner both of Elkton.
23 grandchildren & 59 great grandchildren. Burial in the UMC Cemetery.
Stepp, Olive Mae (#75A58)
age 88 yrs. of Elkton died 06 Feb 1997 at the Camelot Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harri-
sonburg. Born 12 Aug 1908 at East Point near Elkton d/o the late Chester Edward & Ora
Shifflett Jones. Married in Jul 1932 Jesse M. Stepp who died in May 1965. Son, Edward
Andrew Stepp of Elkton. Daughters, Peggy Stepp Williams of Elkton & Dorothy Stepp Seal
of Shenandoah. One son in faith, Harold Smith of Elkton. Sister, Evangline Webb of Harri-
sonburg. 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild. Preceded in death
by a daughter, Betty Stepp Gooden. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Stepp, Raymond Henry (#744141)
age 86 yrs. of Elkton died 20 Jul 1998. Born 29 Jan 1912 in Rockingham Co. s/o the late Art &
Drotha Dovel Stepp. Married 29 Nov 1933 Gladys Marie Shifflett. Sons, Robert H. Stepp of
Front Royal, Kenneth F., Raymond A. & Martin Stepp all of Elkton & James L. Stepp of Sta-
nardsville. Daughters, Margaret Rinaca of Shenandoah, Judy Hensley, Dale Comer & Lois
Morris all of Elkton, Polly Monger of Harrisonburg, Elaine Offenbacker of Port Republic,
Jewell Croft of Bentonville & Eva Huffman of Grottoes. Sisters, Lena Hinegardner of Elkton
& Della Alvey of Bridgewater. 40 grandchildren & 56 great grandchildren. Burial in St. Pe-
ter's Cemetery near Elkton.
Steppe, Claude Swanson (#6C741/1)
age 87 yrs. died 30 Sep 1992 in Stuarts Draft, Va. Born 20 Oct 1904 in Shenandoah s/o the late
Andrew Jackson & Susan Lavenia Bennett Steppe. Wife, Evelyn Florence Roudabush Steppe
died 06 Oct 1984. Daughter, Lois East of Stuarts Draft. 2 Grandchildren & 3 great grandchil-
dren. Burial in Riverview Cemetery.
Strickler, David B. (#41237)
age 29 yrs. died 15 Sep 1898 in the State of Washington from typhoid fever. s/o Joseph T.
Strickler (decd.). Brothers & sisters - Mrs. Chas. J. Mauck, Mrs. Luther Kite, Mrs. Jacob
Foltz, Elder Reuben T. Strickler, Gideon J. Strickler (Alaska), Perry & William Strickler both
of Washington State. His wife was from Washington State.
Strickler, Edith Mary (#82652/1)
age 81 yrs. of Shenandoah died 13 Feb 1982 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 30 Oct 1900 in England
d/o the late Joseph & Mary Barlow Potter. In 1921 she married Owen M. Strickler. Sons, Ri-
chard P. & Owen M. Strickler Jr. both of Shenandoah. Brother, John W. Potter of Birming-
ham, Mi. 4 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Burial in UMC Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Strickler, Helen Louise (#82671/1)
age 88 yrs. of Luray died 22 Jun 1993 in Rileyville, Va. Born 02 Sep 1904 in Hagerstown, Md.
d/o the late Clarence E. & Edith Myers Gruber. Married 16 Feb 1926 Leo Luther Strickler
who died 17 Dec 1986. Son, Leo L. Strickler Jr. of Luray. Sister, Dorothy Gable of Balti-
more, Md. Grandchildren, David Blair Strickler of California & Leo Jay Strickler of Luray &
Craig Alan Strickler of Maryland. 3 great grandchildren. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Strickler, Lee Roy (#6A78232)
age 39 yrs. died instantly 18 Apr 1996 in an accident involving his farm tractor & a truck on U.
S. 211 in Luray. Born 03 Jan 1957 in Luray s/o the late Maurice Hugh & Bertie Eva Rebecca
Atwood Strickler. He was raised in the home of his grandparents, Bertha Aileen Atwood of
Luray & the late Fred Monroe Atwood. Married 18 Jun 1982 Minnie Taylor. Sons, Petty Of-
ficer 2nd Class Bobby S. Taylor stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Patuxent,
Md. & Daniel M. Strickler of Luray. Daughters, Brandy Lee Taylor at Longwood College in
Farmville & Laura R. & Lisa M. Strickler both of Luray. Sister, Linda K. Good of Stanley.
Daughter-in-law, Sarah Elizabeth Taylor of Lexington Park, Md. Burial in the Strickler fami-
ly cemetery.
Strickler, Leslie Earl (#413672)
age 77 yrs. of Luray died 07 Dec 1995. Born 03 Nov 1918 in Luray s/o the late Harper Walter &
Ella Mae Huffman Strickler. Wife, Hilda Ann Judd. Daughter, Cynthia Dawn Noser of Lu-
ray. Grandsons, Thomas Edward (T. J.) Noser Jr. & Jacob Tyler Noser. A brother, Kenneth
W. Strickler is deceased. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Strickler, Martha Susan (#412312)
age 80 yrs. of Luray died 01 May 1980. Born 18 Sep 1899 in Page Co. d/o the late Elder Reuben
T. Strickler & Litha Cornwell Strickler. Surviving are nieces & nephews. Burial in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Strickler, Maurice Hugh “Mockey” (#6A7823/1)
51, of Luray died 31 Mar 1984 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg.
He was born 27 May 1932 in Page County and was a son of the late Elmer Harrison and Nora
Violet Wood Strickler. Mr. Strickler was a retired farmer, a disabled veteran of the Korean
War. His wife, the former Eva Atwood, died in April 1958. Son, Lee Roy Strickler of Stan-
ley; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Linda Kay) Dodson of Luray; a brother, Harrison M. Strickler of
Houston, TX.; three sisters, Rosalind Young of Dale City, Nina Russell of Asheville, NC.,
and Nora Bell Comer of Rileyville; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Burial,
with military rites, was in the Strickler family cemetery.
Strickler, Nellie H. (#82612)
age 95 yrs. of Luray died 06 May 1990. Born 25 Apr 1895 in Clarke Co. d/o the late Thomas A.
& Clara Strickler Hook. Married in Sep 1917 Marion Rufus Strickler who died 09 Nov 1970.
Daughter-in-law, Lorene M. Strickler of Luray. Nieces & nephews. A son, Ray T. Strickler is
deceased. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Strole, Bernell (#613641)
(died 26 Dec 1916) aged 2 yrs. 2 mos. daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Strole of Shenandoah &
grandchild of Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Sullivan of the same town, died Tuesday after 3 days illness
of spinal meningitis. Funeral at the U. B. church.
Strole, Blanche Marie (#61365/1)
age 87 yrs. of Shenandoah died 08 Dec 1992 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 03 Mar 1905 in Rock-
ingham Co. d/o the late Walter N. Rucker & Ada Eppard Rucker. Husband, William B. Strole
is deceased. Daughter, Doris Jean Garton of Shenandoah. Brother, Vernon Rucker of Jack-
sonville, FL. Sisters, Lee Jenkins of Camelot Nursing Home of Harrisonburg & Nellie Da-
niels of Jacksonville, FL. 1 great grandchild. Burial at UMC Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Strole, George (Mrs.) (#41423)
was killed by lightning 04 July 1911 at her home near Newport while picking cherries. Circums-
tances here are meager, though Mrs. Strole was killed instantly. She was the wife of one of
the most prominent farmers of Shenandoah District.
Strole, Mae Virginia (#4689)
age 84 yrs. of Waynesboro died 04 Jan 1992 at Harrisonburg, Va. Born 16 Dec 1907 in Page Co.
d/o the late David Calvin & Martha Henderson Kite. Widow of Walter Strole. Daughter-in-
law, Martha Strole of Waynesboro. Grandchildren, Brenda S. VanPelt, Deborah S. Kingston
& Dennis L. Strole. 5 great grandchildren. A number of nieces & nephews. A son, Roy Lee
Strole died in 1986. Mrs. Strole was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Strole, Sarah E. (nee Graves) (#691)
was born in Page Co., Va. 21 Feb 1828 & died 22 Jun 1905, age 77 years 4 months & 1 day.
Married John H. Strole of Vigo County, In. in September 1878 where she lived until the
death of her husband which occurred in 1891, after which she returned to her old home in
Virginia where she resided with her sister, Mrs. W. B. Menefee, until her death. She leaves 2
sisters and a number of other relatives. Interment in the family burying ground. Compton, Va.
Died 22 Jun 1905 at Compton, Page, Va. Died at the residence of her brother-in-law, W. B.
Menefee. She had made her home with him for many years. w/o John H. Strole (dec'd). She
was before marriage Miss Graves. John H. Strole was from Vigo Co., IN & died there in
1891.
Strole, Sheldon Vernon (#613644)
67, of Chesapeake, died Sunday 08 May 1988 at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth. He was born
in Shenandoah, June 2, 1920, and was a son of the late Clyde Vernon and Pearl Sullivan
Strole. Survivors include his wife, Louise Davis Strole, a daughter, Judith Green of Stone
Mountain, Ga. and 2 sisters, Maxine Bern and Pauline Karnes of Springfield, 3 grandchil-
dren, Vickie Luther, David and Mimi Green. Burial will be in the EUB Cemetery in Shenan-
doah.
Stroupe, Clifford Daniel (#712993/1)
age 82 yrs. of Luray died 03 Oct 1993. Born 06 Oct 1910 in Page Co. s/o the late Minnie L.
Stroupe. Married 08 Jul 1935 Lucille Comer. Foster son, Thomas H. Bell of Falls Church. A
foster son, Leonard Bell is deceased. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
Stroupe, Melvin Lynwood (#712992/1)
age 84 yrs. of Luray died 13 Sep 1994 at Harrisonburg. Born 27 Jun 1910 at Stanley s/o the late
Philip F. & Bertha Good Stroupe. Married 01 Jun 1940 Louise Virginia Comer. Daughter,
Janet Clark of Sun City, AZ. Sister, Linda Aleshire of Stanley. 2 granddaughters, Terri Mur-
phy of Sterling & Diane Clark of McLean. 2 grandsons, Ryan & Logan Murphy both of Ster-
ling. A brother, Philip Paul ‘Bud' Stroupe & 4 sisters, Edna Seekford, A. Marie Smelser, Bea-
trice Short & Iva Bell are deceased. Burial in Leaksville Cemetery.
Sutphin, James M. (#71671/1)
age 29 yrs. died 21 Nov 1906 at Front Royal, Va. Born in Rappahannock Co., Va. Wife - Fannie
Long of G. T. Long. Father survives. Child died 16 months ago. Two brothers & 2 sisters -
Mrs. P. C. Lauck & Mrs. Carter Keyser. His wife died 10 months ago.
Turner, Brady Scott (#71297314)
16, of Stanley died Dec. 22, 1988 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
He was born Aug. 28, 1972 and was a son of Noah P. and Laura Mozell Weaver Turner of
Stanley. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Jerry and Danny Turner, both of
Luray and a sister Jeannie McDonald of Elkton. Burial was in the Leake's Chapel Church
Cemetery.
Turner, Virginia Belle (#712973)
age 76 yrs. of Stanley died 09 Jun 1990. Born 05 Jul 1914 in Page Co. d/o the late Plina & Daisy
Seekford Dovel. Married 26 May 1930 Preston Turner who died 18 Jul 1983. Sons, Noah P.
Turner & David E. Turner both of Stanley, Charles R. Turner & Aubrey Lee Turner both of
Luray & D. Carlton Turner of Shenandoah. Daughter, Daisy Belle Clem of Shenandoah. 21
grandchildren & 18 great grandchildren. 1 grandson is deceased. Burial in the church ceme-
tery.
Varner, Stella Blanche (#413643/1)
age 87 yrs. of Luray died 30 Mar 1989. Born 02 Dec 1901 in Rockingham Co. d/o the late Sa-
muel L. & Mattie Cupp Hess. Married in Jul 1934 David Newton Varner. Son, Jerry David
Varner of Gloucester. Daughter, Blanche R. Shephard of Clarksville, TN. Sisters, Orpha Ca-
ricofe, Hattie Simmons & Annie Puffenberger all of Bridgewater, Iva Edwards of Greensbo-
ro, Md. & Chloe Bailey of Waynesville, Oh. 3 grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Vaughn, Pearl Virginia (#6C3111)
age 68 yrs. of Rileyville died 21 Mar 1975. Burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery. Born 15 Apr
1906 in Page Co. d/o the late Peter J. & Mary C. Keyser. Daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Kathleen)
Sours of Luray. Granddaughter, Barbara Griffith of Columbia, Md. A great grandson.
Veasey, Mabel (#623246)
age 86 yrs. of Elon College, NC. died 08 Nov 1995. Born 12 Sep 1909 at Shenandoah d/o the late
Joseph & Elizabeth Rhinehart Higgs. Married 30 Jan 1949 Guy Hartwell Veasey is deceased.
Stepdaughter, Martha Vance of Leesburg, Fl. A number of nieces & nephews. Burial in St.
Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Weaver, Patsy Mae (#7129727)
age 43 yrs. of Luray died 30 Jan 1995. Born 10 May 1951 at Stanley d/o the late Floyd McKinley
& Evelyn Marie Dovel Turner. Daughter, Patricia Higgs of Stanley. Sisters, Barbara A. Bree-
den, Rebecca Cubbage & Nellie Lucas all of Stanley, Glorine L. Thomas of Shenandoah &
Dorothy Breeden of Elkton. Brothers, Floyd M. Turner Jr. of Grottoes & Roy Lee Turner of
Shenandoah. A granddaughter, Kanessa Marie Higgs of Stanley who she helped raise. Special
friend, Charles ‘Chuckie' Campbell of Luray. Burial in Leake's Chapel Cemetery.
West, Edna Dovel (#45675)
age 76 yrs. of Charlottesville & formerly of Luray died 03 Aug 1980 in Richmond, Va. Born 06
Jul 1904 in Page Co. d/o the late Isaac Newton & M. Blanche Freeze Dovel. Husband,
Brooks A. West died 30 Jan 1952. Brothers, I. Randolph Dovel & J. Newton Dovel both of
Luray. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
White, M. J. W. (Dr.) (#82628/1)
age 82 yrs. of Punta Gorda, Fl. died 14 Feb 1982. Born 29 Aug 1899 in Norfolk s/o the late Ma-
thew James Walter White Sr. & Nannie Cora Harris White. He served in both World Wars &
was retired as a U. S. Navy Captain. Burial in the Leaksville Church Cemetery in Page Co.,
Va.
Yates, Paul William (#716242/1)
age 79 yrs. of Luray died 20 Feb 1992 at Winchester, Va. Born 26 Jul 1912 in Page Co. s/o the
late Percy W. & Catherine Good Yates. Married 10 Jul 1937 Mary E. Miller. Sons, Paul W.
Yates of Waynesboro, David W. Yates of Luray & Charles S. Yates of Rockport, TX. Daugh-
ter, Elizabeth A. Bond of Middletown, MD. 3 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Burial
in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Yates, William S. (#64133/1)
age 101 yrs. of Gaithersburg, Md. died 30 Aug 1989. Born 04 Jun 1888 in Monongahela, Pa. s/o
Galen & Annie Yates. Daughter, Ruth Brewer of El Paso, TX. Son, Paul Yates of Palm Har-
bor, Fl. 4 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. A daughter, Naomi Yates, a sister, Minnie
M. Yates & a brother, Charles L. Yates are deceased. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Luray,
Va.
Zirkle, William Jennings (#455353)
age 73 yrs. of Luray died 10 Mar 1993. Born 26 Apr 1919 in Shenandoah s/o Blanche Strickler
Zirkle of Shenandoah & the late Clyde Zirkle. Wife, Reva Lang Beahm. Stepson, Larry R.
Beahm of Luray. Stepdaughter, Sue Ann Lam of Luray. Brothers, Harry Lee & Robert Zirkle
both of Shenandoah. Sisters, Grace Lopez & Ruth Righter both of Shenandoah. 2 grandchil-
dren & 3 great grandchildren. Burial in Morning Star Lutheran Church Cemetery.