PAGE NEWS & COURIER OBITUARIES (TRANSCRIPTIONS) 1950-1959
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Apr 1959***
MRS. FRANK ALESHIRE Dies
Mrs. Ethel Elizabeth Aleshire, 71, well-known Stanley resident, died at the Page Memorial Hospital Friday, April 10th, at 8:00 a.m., after being a patient there for only one hour...
Mrs. Aleshire was a daughter of the late John W. Painter and Ella B. Dovel Painter and was born at Stanley on October 12, 1886. She was a member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church...
On July 30, 1903, she was united in marriage with Frank L. Aleshire. Mr. Aleshire survives her with four daughters, Mrs. W.W. (Velva) Langston, Mrs. Louis (Jeanette) Koontz and Mrs. Paul (Betty) Cave, all of Stanley, and Mrs. J.L. (Dorothy) Farren of McGaheysville, and one son, H. Franklin Aleshire of Stanley. One sister, Mrs. Norma Painter; two brothers, Charlie Painter of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., and Ray Painter of Stanley; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, also survive.
Elder C.E. Clough, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the Rev. R.K. Nevitt, pastor of the Stanley Methodist Church, officiated at the last rites Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Feb 1954
KIRBY F. ALESHIRE
Kirby Frederick Aleshire, 70, died at his home near Luray at 11:50 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, after an illness of three years…
A son of the late Perry Aleshire and Susan Virginia Price Aleshire, he was born at Ida on July 25, 1885, and was a farmer. He had been a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern since 1911. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mollie Virginia Foster, who preceded him in death. His second wife, Mrs. Virgie Miller Aleshire, survives as do the following children: Mrs. Clarence (Hollis) Neff, of Timberville, Mrs. Austin (Ruth) Smith, of Luray, Carson Aleshire, of Luray, Robert Aleshire, of Winchester, and Daniel, Calvin and Louis Aleshire, all of Luray. One brother, Vernon Aleshire, of Luray, also survives as do seven grandchildren. One sister is deceased.
Last rites were held Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern with the Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre in charge. Burial was in the Church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1950***
ROLANDUS ALESHIRE Dies
Rolandus Aleshire, 62, died suddenly at his home at Pine Grove on Thursday, December 14. Mr. Aleshire had been in ill health for some time...
He was the son of the late Charlie T. and Mary Elizabeth Aleshire and was born on March 8, 1888.
He was a World War I veteran, spending 11 months in the United States Army.
His survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Maude E. Aleshire, one son, Theodore Nathan Aleshire, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Aleshire) Peckham, and Miss Virginia Agnes Aleshire; five brothers, Martin Luther Aleshire, of Stanley, Eugene Aleshire, of Maryland, Hollis T. Aleshire, of West Virginia, W.F. Aleshire and Sylvester Aleshire, both of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Mizie (Aleshire) Riddle, of Baltimore, Md., and four grandchildren.
Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral services from the Bethlehem Christian Church in Kite Hollow on Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jan 1959
WILMER V. ALESHIRE
Wilmer V. Aleshire, 82, a well known resident of Stanley, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 24th, at a Staunton Hospital. Mr. Aleshire, who was a retired farmer, lived in Springfield, Ohio, for sometime but moved back to Stanley fifteen years ago…
A son of the late Isaac Aleshire and Catherine Aleshire, he was born at Stanley on November 12, 1876. He was married to Lula Berry who preceded him in death. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Vernie Petefish of Stanley, Va.; Mrs. Leonard Petefish, Rileyville, Va.; Frank Aleshire, Stanley, Va.; Amos Aleshie and Clyde Aleshire, Rileyville, Va. Three brothers and one sister are deceased.
The Rev. R.K. Nevitt conducted the funeral services Friday morning, December 26th, at 11:00 o’clock in the chapel at the Bradley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Adventist Church Cemetery at Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 May 1957
ISAAC N. ALGER
Isaac Newton Alger, 82, prominent and highly-respected resident of the Overall community, passed away at his home at Overall at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, May 19th, after a lingering illness…
Mr. Alger, a son of the late Martin V. Alger and Barbara E. Stoneberger Alger, was born at Rileyville on October 30, 1874. He operated a farm at Overall for many years and was well known and liked in the community. He was a member of the Rileyville Church of the Brethern. He was married to Miss Mattie G. Chrisman, who preceded him in death on September 2, 1938.
Mrs. Valley Deavers, of Browntown, Mrs. Maggie Fristoe, of Bentonville, Frank Alger, of Winchester, Virgil Alger, of Rileyville, Mrs. Maude Miller, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Nettie Morrison, of Bentonville, Lewis Alger, of Overall, Robert Alger, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Mrs. Mattie Burkhart, of Front Royal. In addition he is survived by three brothers, Hugert Alger, of Charles Town, W.Va., George Alger, of Bentonville, Va., and Edward Alger, of Rileyville. Two brothers, two sisters and five children are deceased.
The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre had charge of the funeral service Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Compton Union Church and burial was in the Alger Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jun 1950
Death of JACOB V. ALGER
Jacob Van Buren Alger, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin V. Alger, of Compton, Va., died suddenly at his home on Thursday, May 25, at the age of 78 years and 9 days.
His parents were among the early settlers in Page County where he was born on May 14, 1872. He was a farmer, blacksmith and lumber dealer. For over sixty years he had been an active member of the Rileyville Brethern Church…
Twice married, his first wife was Miss Fannie B. McInturff, who preceded him in death. His second wife, who survives him is Mrs. Mattie Kidwell Cameron Alger. He leaves the following children, all by his first marriage: Landon Alger, of Rileyville, Amos Alger, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Gracie Seekford, of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. L.H. (Dora) Getz, of Oak Hill, Mrs. James (Reta) Tabler, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Melvin Alger, of Harrington, Del., Claude Alger, of Myersville, Md. Mrs. Glendon (Estaline) Fox, of Luray, Ivan Alger, of Williamsport, Md., and Mrs. A.L. (Xenia) Hilliard, of Shepherdstown, W.Va. He also leaves nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren and the following sister and brothers: Mrs. John (Alice) Long, of Compton, Hubert Alger, of Charles Town, W.Va., George Alger, of Bentonville, Isaac Alger and Edward Alger, of Compton.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Rileyville Church of the Brethern with his pastor. Rev. Galen Crist, officiating, assisted by Rev. Josiah Andrew. Interment was in the Benny Wood Cemetery at Rileyville by the side of his deceased wife.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1959***
SHENANDOAH NEWS
MRS. LAURA B. ALGER
Mrs. Laura Belle Alger, 88, widow of David Franklin Alger, died Saturday morning in the Page Memorial Hospital...
Born December 26, 1871, Mrs. Alger died on her eighty-eighth birthday. She was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary Rhinehart Campbell. She was a member of the Newport United Church of Christ.
She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Grover Stoneberger, of Stanley; five sons, Solon J. Alger and Hubert Alger, of Stanley, Milton A. Alger and Hugh L. Alger, of Hagerstown, Md., and Cletus W. Alger, of Monaco, Pa.; a brother, Ambrose Campbell, of Timberville, a sister, Mrs. David Price, of Luray; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
The body was removed from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. Monday to the United Church of Christ at Newport to be in state until two o'clock when the funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Henderson and Rev. Kenneth Graft... Burial took place in the Alger family Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 May 1955
MRS. LENA ALGER
Mrs. Lena Miranda Alger, 79, widow of Charles R. Alger, of Stanley, passed away at 3 a.m. Saturday, may 14th at her home near Honeyville. She had been in failing health for the past two years and had been a patient in the hospital form some time, however she was thought to be improved and her death came as a ..?.. shock to her family and friends…..
A daughter of the late Reuben Painter and Miranda Aleshire Painter, she was born at Stanley on August 5, 1875, and spent her entire life in that community… She was a devout member of the Newport Christian Church, attending services when ever possible. On September 15, 1892, she was united in marriage with Charles Robert Painter, who preceded her in death on August 25, 1921.
Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Lee (Ruth) Lucas, of Brunswick, Md., Albert R., of Washington, D.C., Simon P., Harry J., Reuben T., Mrs. Lauck (Minnie) Buracker, Patrick H., Hubert R., and Mrs. Joseph (Edith) Lucas, all of Stanley. Also surviving are 22? Grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Eight children are deceased. Mrs. Alger was the last surviving member of her family.
Rev. J.W. Henderson and Rev. TA. Freed conducted the last rites Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Leak’s Chapel Church of the Brethern. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1957
WM ROBERT ALGER
William Robert Alger, 81, well known farmer, of Luray, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Friday, January 18th, at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there since January 9th…
Mr. Alger, who was born in Page County on February 20, 1875, was a son of the late William J. Alger and Virginia Shomo Alger.He was a member of the Newport Christian Church and was well liked for his many fine qualities. He was married to Miss Sudie Alice Walters, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Mrs. Pearl May Harr, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Esther Naomu Wright, of Luray, William Robert Alger, Jr., of Stanley and Cecil Virgil Alger, of Luray. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.
The Rev. John W. Henderson conducted the funeral services Monday afternoon at two o’clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home and burial was in the Alger Cemetery at Battle Creek.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Apr 1951***
SHENANDOAH NEWS
Last Rites Held for G.V. AUSTIN
Last rites were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home for George Vernon Austin, 66. A retired Norfolk and Western railroad conductor, Mr. Austin passed away at his home on Wednesday evening about 10 o'clock...
Mr. Austin went to work for the Norfolk and Western Railroad at the age of 16, and held the position of conductor for a number of years. He retired from active service about a year ago.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Austin, he was born and lived his entire life in this community...
His wife, Mrs. Lula V. Austin, preceded him in death last April. Surviving are seven children- four daughters: Mrs. Frank (Louise) Plum and Mrs. Bob (Rheda) Dinges, of Portsmouth, Va., Mrs. Ernest (Margie) Cook, of Elkton, and Mrs. J.W. (Marie) Batman, of Shenandoah; three sons- Paul Austin, of Portsmouth, Va., and Philip and Owen Austin, of Shenandoah; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers: Challis and Otis Austin, of Shenandoah, and Tollie Austin, of Portsmouth, Va.; and one sister, Mrs. Elmer (Tressie) Printz, of Norfolk, Va.
Funeral services were in charge of the Rev. P.W. Fisher. Interment took place in the Methodist Cemetery, with graveside services in charge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1957
THOMAS J. BAILEY
Last rites for Thomas Jefferson Bailey, 82, who died at his home in Pine Grove on Sunday… Mr. Bailey, who had been in failing health for the past year, died at his home at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Thomas Jefferson Bailey was a son of the late Harvey Bailey and Mary Keyser Bailey and was born at Stanley on March 17, 1875. He was a rural mail carrier and retired from that position in 1940.
His wife, the former Miss Vinda I. Jenkins, who he married in 1897, preceded him in death on August 27, 1947.
One son, Floyd N. Bailey, of Roanoke, and two daughters, Mrs. Churchill (Velva) Jenkins, and Mrs. Richard (Allene) Griffith, of Stanley, survive as do three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Hutchinson, also of Stanley. Five brothers and two sisters are deceased.
Elder E.W. Bradley had charge of the funeral service held Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock in the chapel at The Bradley Funeral Home and burial was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Apr 1955
MRS. MINNIE BAUSERMAN
Mrs. Minnie Blanche Bauserman, 77, died suddenly at her home in the Bixler’s Ferry section, on Saturday, April 17, at 5 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday.
A daughter of the late Benjamin F. Bradley and Lucy M. Modisett Bradley, she was born in the Bixler’s Ferry neighborhood on June 16, 1876. She was united in marriage with William E. Bauserman, who passed away on February 12, 1819 Mrs. Bauserman is survived by two children, Mrs. Allen (Elva) Spitler, of Greenville, Va., and Marvin Bauserman, at home. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Moyer, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Lelia Carter, of Luray, and Miss Bertie Bradley, of Hagerstown, Md., and one brother, Charles A. Bradley, of Luray. One sister is deceased.
Last rites were held Monday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m., at her home with Elder A.F. Sudduth in charge. Interment took place in the Ruffner Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Aug 1956
Death of MRS. JAMES B. BELL
Mrs. Isadora Mae Good Bell, 27, wife of James Bernard Bell, died Thursday morning at the Blue Ridge Sanitorium where she had been a patient since March 2, 1951.
A daughter of Robert J. and Lydia Grimsley Good, she was born May 17, 1927 near Shenandoah. She attended school here and spent here entire life in this community. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Steam Hollow, having joined that church in her early youth.
In May 28, 1949, she was married to James B. Bell, of Round Hill Va., who survives her.
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Besides her husband she is survived by her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Rickard, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Bruce (Lucille) Meador, of Roanoke; four brothers, Robert W. and Ira W. Good of Shenandoah; James L. Good, of Strasburg; and Carlos Good, of Luray; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home with the Rev. F.P. Thornton officiating interment took place in the Rest Haven Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1959***
MRS. ELIZABETH BERRY Dies
Mrs. Elizabeth Berry, 92, a native of Page County, passed this life Friday, February 20th, at 10 a.m., at the Smithland Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va...
A daughter of the late Lyton Sisk and Margaret Sisk of Madison County, she was born in Page County on June 10, 1866. She was a member of the Methodist Church and had lived at Stanley for many years. She was the last surviving member of her family.
Her husband, Frank Berry, preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Carl Berry, of Lopez, Pa.
The Rev. Roy Neff officiated at the last rites Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jun 1953***
JAMES BARTON BLOSSER
James Barton Blosser, 85, died suddenly at the home of his son, Sterling Blosser, near Dry Run, Monday evening, June 8, at 6:30...
A son of the late Henry Blosser and Frances Good Blosser, he was born August 6, 1867, at Stanley. He was united in marriage with Flora Painter, who preceded him in death Dec. 31, 1941. He was employed as a Machinist and Plumber at the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital, at Takoma Park, Md. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley.
He is survived by two sons, William Blosser, of Broad Run, Va. and J. Sterling Blosser, of Luray, two sisters, Mrs. John Stroupe, of Luray, and Mrs. Daisy Good, of Stanley, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley with Elder John Mitchell, of Harrisonburg, in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jul 1950
M.L. BLOSSER Dies In Rockingham
Mayberry Leo Blosser, 61, prominent resident of the Weyers Cave community, died unexpectedly Tuesday night of last week at 10:10 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.
He had been in failing health for six years and became seriously ill about two weeks ago. After being moved to the hospital his condition was believed to be improving until his sudden demise.
Besides his wife, who was Miss Laura Elizabeth Good, he is survived by ten children: Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Hite, of Port Republic; Mrs. Marie Hensley, of Port Republic; Mrs. Lillian Caricofe, of Weyers Cave; and Miss Mae Blosser and Miss Isabelle Blosser, both at home; Edward Leo Blosser, of Grottoes; Claude William Blosser, of Penn Laird; Carl Franklin Blosser, Weston, W.Va.; Harold Paul Blosser, of Port Republic; and Glendon Lee Blosser, of Weyers Cave; sixteen grandchildren, one great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Vernon Rhinehart and Mrs. Mary Rogers, both of Stanley; two brothers, David Blosser and Frank Blosser, both of Stanley; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at his late home in Weyer’s Cave on Sunday with Elder M.J. Shanko in charge. Following the home services, the body was taken to the S.D.A. Church at Stanley, where final services were held at 3:30 p.m. Interment was in the family lot adjoining the church.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Feb 1958
JACOB M. BRADLEY
Jacob Martin Bradley, 82, well-known Stanley resident and retired Norfolk and Western Railroad Section worker, passed away at 7 p.m. Friday, February 3rd at the Page Memorial Hospital after being a patient there 17 days……..
A son of the late Luther Bradley and Artie M. Sours Bradley he was born in Page County on May 2, 1875. He was a devout member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley…..
His wife, the former Miss Elmina Goodrich, preceded him in death on December 6, 1952.
Three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Hilda May) Foltz, of Timberville, Va. Mrs. Carson (Mina Irene) Stoneberger, of Luray, and Mrs. Geln (Artie) Jenkins, of Stanley, and three sons, Roy Bradley, of Luray, John Bradley, of Falls Church, Va., and Eldon Bradley, of Baltimore, Md., survive as well as a sister, Mrs. Sam (Bertie) Jenkins, of Luray.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley with Elder C.E. Clought officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Feb 1956
MRS. JOSEPHINE BRADLEY Dies
Page County residents were saddened to hear of the death of one of the counties oldest citizens, Mrs. Josephine Clem Bradley, 96, on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. Bradley passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Shenk, in the Shenk Hollow neighborhood at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday…
A daughter of the late William and Mary Clem, she was born in the Fort Valley, Shenadoah County, on Sept. 5, 1859. When she was three years old, the family moved to Page County.
Mrs. Bradley was a devout member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church, attending services as long as her health permitted. In spite of her age, she maintained an interest in all activities and was devoted to her family.
She was married to William Bradley, who preceded her in death in July, 1941. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Annie Lee Shenk, Mervin Bradley and Vernie Bradley, all of Page County. One son and one daughter are deceased.
The Rev. Hensil B. Arehart, of Harrisonbirg, will conduct the last rites at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 18th, at the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Sep 1954
MRS. LOTTIE BRADLEY
Mrs. Lottie May Bradley, 76, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 2, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Carlo, at Stanley. She had been ill for the past five months.
A daughter of the late Peter Painter and Fannie Kauffman, she was born July 29, 1878 at Stanley. She was a member of the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She was married to George A. Bradley who preceded her in death on July 30, 1941. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Brownie Good, Mrs. Florine Good, Mrs. Fannie Turner and Mrs. Grace Carlo, one son, Ervin Bradley, 21 grand children and 40 great grandchildren, all of Stanley, One son and daughter are deceased. Also surviving are one brother, Luther Painter, of Stanley, one half brother, Carson Painter, of Stanley, three half sisters, Mrs. Eula Yule, Mrs. Marion Young and Mrs. Rudolph Dinges, all of Stanley.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John Mitchell at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stanley. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Feb 1951***
Aged Stanley Resident Dies (MRS. CRIMORA BURACKER-BREEDEN)
Mrs. Crimora Belle Buracker Breeden, 85, of Marksville, near Stanley, died Friday, February 9, at 5:20 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Decker. Her death followed an illness of about two years.
Born on May 3, 1865, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Buracker and Lucretta Jenkins Buracker. She had made her home in Jordon Hollow for sometime.
In 1887, she was united in marriage with Robert E. Breeden, who survives, with four children: Mrs. C.E. (Ruth) Decker, Stanley; Mrs. Ralph (Ada) Clair, Brownwood, Tex.; Mrs. John (Grace) Canada, Lake Worth, Fla.; and one foster son, Allen E. Breeden, of Miami, Fla. One daughter, Linda Kerstetter, preceded her in death. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Cornelia Broyles, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Ada Bender, of Liberty, Mo.
Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral services from the Bethlehem Christian Church, of which she was a member, on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Graves Chapel Methodist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1954
EARLEY PASCAL BREEDEN, JR.
Earley Pascal Breeden, Jr., 87, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, January 17th, at the home of his son. James Breeden, with whom he had made his home in Charles Town, W.Va. Mr. Breeden was struck by a car in Charles Town on December 20th and had been in serious health since that time…
A son of the late Earley Pascal Breeden, Sr., and Elizabeth Thomas Breeden, he was born June 13, 1866 at Stanley. He was a farmer and was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Alice Blosser, who preceded him in death. Surviving are seven children: Mrs. Rosa Owens, Mrs. Eva Cave and Reuben Breeden, all of Luray, Thomas Breeden, of Stanley, Clarence Breeden, of Ranson, W.Va., Earl Breeden, of Stanley, and James Breeden, of Charles Town, W.Va. One brother, Willie Breeden, of Engel Switch, W.Va., and one sister, Mrs. Lena Paggett, of Waynesboro, VA., also survive.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20th, at the Stanley Seventh Day Adventist Church with Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Nov 1952
GALEN BREEDEN Dies in W.Va.
Galen Breeden, 88, a native of Page County, died one day last week at the home of his son, W.D. Breeden, near Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County, W.Va. He has been in feeble health. For a number of years he has been making his home with his daughters, Mrs. Ernest Good, of Luray, Miss Wiona Breeden, of Stanley, and Mrs. William Byrd, of Falls Church, and his son, W.D. Breeden, in Jefferson County. He has now many relatives living in the Marksville District, Page County, and Madison County. A surviving sister is Mrs. William Hurt, whose husband was one of the chief stone masons of Luray, where he and his sons, Acey and freeman Hurt, laid a great deal of our present concrete pavements. Mr. Breeden’s death occurred on the Henry Moore Snider home, near Shenandoah Junction. The interment took place in Gospel Hill Cemetery, Barryville, where other Page County natives are buried and whose deaths occurred near the latter place.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Dec 1955
GEORGE MORGAN BREEDEN
George Morgan Breeden, 73, resident of Jollett’s Hollow, died at the University Hospital at noon on Monday. He had been a patient there for two weeks and in declining health for a year.
He was born in Weaver’s Hollow on May 12, 1882, being a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Breeden. He was a member of Jollett’s Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Annie E. Meadows, and eight children: Jesse J. Breeden, Arthur R. Breeden, George E. Breeden and Mrs. Edith R. Meadows, of Elkton; Mrs. Grace F. Riggleman, Harrisonburg; Miss Maggie E. Breeden, McGaheysville; Miss Bertha Breeden and Leonard L. Breeden, at home.
He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Lillie Meadows, of Elkton, and 36 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock from the Jollett’s Methodist Church, the Rev. Gird Cave officiating. Burial was in the Samuels Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Mar 1956
MRS. LUCINDA BREEDEN
Mrs. Lucinda Mary Susan Breeden, 75, wife of Charles N. Breeden, of Luray, died at her home on the Boom, Luray, at 5:55 p.m., Thursday, March 22nd, after an illness of only five days…
Mrs. Breeden was born at Elkton, Va., on August 4, 1880, and was a daughter of the late William L. Williams and Elizabeth Breeden Williams. She was a devout member of the Luray Christian Church…
She was married to Charles N. Breeden, of Luray, on November 20, 1907. Mr. Breeden survives with the following children: Mrs. Hazel F. Good, of Luray, Mrs. Ethel M. Wood, of Banco, Va., Leo M. Breeden, George E. Breeden and Russell C. Breeden, all of Luray, and Oscar C. Breeden, of Winchester. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and one brother, Edward Breeden, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Three sisters and two brothers are deceased.
The Rev. O.L. Martin Conducted the last rites at 2:20 p.m. Sunday at the Luray Christian Church and burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Nov 1956
MRS. MARY S. BREEDEN
Mrs. Mary Susan Breeden, 78, widow of Isaac N. Breeden, passed away at 6:12 p.m., Thursday, November 1st, at her home at Tanner’s Ridge near Stanley after being in failing health for the past three years.
A daughter of the late Emanuel Offenbacker and Eliza Cave Offenbacker, Mrs. Breeden was born in Madison County, Va., on November 15, 1877. She was a devout member of All Saints Episcopal Church…
She was married to Isaac N. Breeden, who preceded her in death on December 23, 1933. Surviving are six children: Mrs. Robert (Lizzie) Lam, of Stanley, and Elmer L. Breeden, Everett L. Breeden, Mrs. Dolly H. Offenbacker, Claude A. Breeden and Russell N. Breeden, all of Stanley. Two brothers, Charles Offenbacker and John Offenbacker, and three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Weakley, Mrs. Lila Meadows and Mrs. Viola Nease, all of Stanley, also survive.
The Rev. James Gordon conducted the last rites Sunday afternpoon, November 4th, at All Saints Episcopal Church and burial was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Dec 1955
ROBERT E. BREEDEN
Robert E. Breeden, 88, a former resident of Stanley, passed away on Thursday of last week in a Washington Hospital where he had been a patient for the past six weeks. Mr. Breeden had been residing prior to his illness with his daughter, Mrs. Ada St. Clair, of Washington…..
Mr. Breeden was a son of the late J. Oliver and Linda Jenkins Breeden, of Madison County. He owned a large farm near Stanley and for some time operated a stave factory….
He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Luray.
His wife, the former Miss Cremora Buracker, preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1951. Surviving are four children: Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Decker, of Stanley, Mrs. Grace Canada, of Lakeworth, Fla., Mrs. Ada St. Clair, of Washington, D.C., and Allen Breeden, of Miami, Fla.
The funeral was held Saturday at noon from the Catholic Church in Luray. Rev. Warren Kullberg saying the Requiem Mass. Burial was in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jan 1959
CLETUS W. BURACKER
Cletus William Buracker, 41, a resident of Mt. Solon and a former resident of Page County, died Saturday morning, December 27, following an illness of several years.
A son of Grover Cleveland Buracker and Grace Lee Stoneberger Buracker, he was born on Oct. 25, 1917, near Luray and later lived in the New Market area. He had been residing at Mt. Solon for the past 13 years.
On March 5, 1956, he married Miss Evelyn Printz, who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents; one sister, Mrs. Milton H. Reuwer, of Baltimore; and four brothers, Herman Lee Buracker, of New Market, Leonard E. Buracker, of Winchester, Grover W. Buracker, of Stephens City; and Louis H. Buracker, of Manassas.
He was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Bethlehem Christian Church near Stanley. Burial was in the adjacent cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jul 1951***
MRS. EMMA SUSAN BURACKER
The death of Mrs. Emma Susan Buracker, 94, occurred at 8:40 a.m., Friday, July 13, at her home at Ida... Rev. Galen Crist, her pastor, conducted the funeral at four o'clock Sunday afternoon from Mt. Zion Brethren Church and interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery...
Mrs. Buracker was born on August 20, 1856, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Press Buracker, of Page County. She had spent all her life in this county and was one of its oldest residents.
She was married in early life to James Buracker, of Ida, who preceded her in death.
She leaves the following children: Wilfred Buracker and Mrs. Carrie Middleton, of Luray, Keller and Andrew Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md., and Harrison and Lester Buracker, of Stanley. Five children are deceased including a daughter, Mrs. Priscilla Broyles, who preceded her mother in death on June 30.
Mrs. Buracker also leaves a sister, Mrs. Niece Jenkins, of Stanley, and a brother, Philip Buracker, of Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Aug 1957
JAMES PHILBERT BURACKER
James Philbert Buracker, 84, well known and liked resident of the Ida section, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, August 3rd, at his home at Ida after a illness…
James Philbert Buracker was a son of the late Adam P. Buracker and Margaret A. Berry and was born in Page County on June 1, 1873. He was well known as a farmer and was highly respected by everyone. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
He was twice married. His first wife, Bettie E. Breeden, is deceased. His second wife, the former Emma F. Breeden survives with three children, Grover Cleveland Buracker, of Mt. Solon, Va., Mrs. Evelyn Gochenour, of Rileyville and Oscar Buracker, of Sperryville. One sister, Mrs. Necie Jenkins, of Stanley, also survives.
The Rev. Ralph Ebert had charge of the funeral service, held at Grace Lutheran Church at Ida on Monday, August 5th at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Cave Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 May 1954
WM. F. BURACKER
William Franklin Buracker, 74, a farmer of the Stanley section, passed away at the University Hospital at 4 a.m., Monday, May 17th. Mr. Buracker had been in failing health for about a year, but had been a patient in the hospital for less than two weeks….
A son of the late John Buracker and Nancy Breeden Buracker, he was born on September 12, 1879, near Stanley.
Mr. Buracker was twice married, his first wife, the former Miss Dora Buracker, preceding him in death. He is survived by one son of his first marriage, Ozzie Buracker, of Stanley. Mr. Buracker is also survived by his second wife, Mrs. Marie Aleshire Buracker, and five sons and one daughter by this marriage: Lloyd, Walter, Leonard, Junior and Wayne Buracker and Miss Connie Buracker, all of Stanley. Also survived are two brothers, Reuben and James Buracker, both of Stanley.
Last rites were held at the Bethlehem Christian Church near Stanley, on Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Orville Martin in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 May 1951***
WILLIAM LAFAYETTE BURACKER
William Lafayette Buracker, 86, an aged and prominent citizen of Stanley, died suddenly on Thursday of last week at the home of C.D. Price, at Alma...
Mr. Buracker followed the occupation of a plasterer and was considered one of the best in Page County. Although advanced in years he had been actively engaged in his work daily... His death occurred at 12:05 p.m., Thursday, May 24th, at the home of C.D. Price, soon after his arrival there. He had gone to see Mr. Price about a business matter and it was during the course of the conversation that he passed away...
He was born on August 26, 1864, the son of the late S.W. and Sarah Buracker.
Twice married, his first wife, Hattie Taylor Buracker, preceded him in death. He was married again to the former Miss Eva Rothgeb, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children of his second marriage: William R. Buracker, Stanley, Pvt. Charles R. Buracker, Camp Pickett, Va.; Pvt. Eugene R. Buracker, Fort Lee, Va.; and Miss Dorothy Ann Buracker, at home. One daughter, Betty Jane, is deceased. A sister, Mrs. Flora Buracker, of Tallula, Ill., is living and one brother is deceased.
Last rites took place at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Leaksville Congregational-Christian Church with the Rev. R.E. Newton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jun 1952
WILLIAM P. BURACKER
William P. Buracker, 83, life-long resident of the Ida community, died at the Page Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 a.m. after an illness of a year. He had been in the hospital about nine days.
Mr. Buracker was born on March 10, 1869, at Ida and was a son of the late Martin and Elizabeth Broyles Buracker. He was a farmer, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
His wife, Drucilla Broyles, passed away in 1938, and his only son, Emmett Buracker, died in 1941. Surviving are eight grandchildren.
Last rites took place on Saturday afternoon at four o’clock at Grace Church with Rev. Hensil B. Arehart in charge. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jul 1955 (Colored News)
DAVID W. BUNDY
David W. Bundy, 85, a native of Page County, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pearl Green, in Luray, on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. He had been in failing health for the past nine years.
The deceased was born on October 11, 1869, a son of the late Henry C. Bundy and Matilda F. Hughes Bundy. During his life he had worked at numerous restaurants and resorts as a waiter.
His wife, the former Blanche Riggins, preceded him in death. There were no children. He is survived by two brothers: Martin and Rufus Bundy, of Luray, and two sisters, Mrs. Essie Riggins of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Pearl Green, of Luray.
Rev. Betram Madison conducted the funeral yesterday at 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Pearl Green. Burial was in the Bundy Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1954 (Colored News) Contributed
MRS. VIOLA V. BUNDY
On Tuesday, December 14, 1954 at 3:30 a.m., our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Viola Victoria Carpenter Bundy, passed quietly away. The deceased had been ill for a long time. Our beloved was born March 29, 1866 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Albert and Liza Carpenter.
In 1890, she was united in marriage with William Henry Bundy, who preceded her in death 5 years ago. They were the parents of ten children.
The deceased was a wonderful mother. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children, Mrs. Lena Carter, Mrs. Annie Newman, Mrs. Ella Tutt, Mrs. Florence Tutt, Henry, James and Luther Bundy, of Luray, Edward, of Falls Church, McKinley, of Washington and George Bundy, of New York and a devoted grandson, Theophius, two sisters, Mrs. Hester Carpenter and Mrs. Emonia Doughty, of Baltimore, 32 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Apr 1958
MRS. KATIE BURACKER
Mrs. Katie Buracker, 81, a native of Madison County, Va., died at the homer of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Good, of Stanley, at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12th…
Mrs. Buracker was the daughter of the late Henry Hurt and Nancy Jenkins Hurt. She was born in Madison County on May 10, 1876 and was the last member of her family. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
She was married to Samuel A. Buracker, who survives her with two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gertie) Seal, of Stanley, and Mrs. Leo (Emma) Good, of Stanley.
Last rites were conducted by the Rev. Lonnie Hale and Elder G.A. Cave Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Mill Creek Free Will Baptist Church and burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Mar 1950
THOMAS BURACKER Dies In Hagerstown
Thomas L. Buracker, 79, one of the old time bark peelers and potato and cabbage growers of Page, died one day last week in Hagerstown, Md., where he has been living for twenty or twenty-five years. His home for a long time was on top of the Breedlove Mountains, where he reclaimed many acres of land from their virgin state, converting the acreage into the growth of cabbage, potatoes and turnips. These each year he sold on the Luray market. He was also one of the old time bark peelers for the Deford Tanning Company of Luray. Until his last years he was phenomenal in activity for one of his age. He gave little consideration to making round trip walking trips of approximately 26 miles buying “family provisions” and reaching home by 4 o’clock in the afternoon. He was a son of the late Henry Buracker, well known in almost all the mountain sections of Luray and Marksville magisterial districts. When his bark-peeling contracts for the Deford Company expired the later Mr. Buracker would lease large acreages of mountain land in both Greene and Madison Counties carrying on a work with which he “had been brought up,” the old time “bark man,” as he classified himself, often said.
His deceased wife was the former Miss Jennie Breeden of Page County. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Keller (Ollie) Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md.; Noah and Raymond Buracker, their homes unknown; Mrs. Trenton (Lyle) Jenkins, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and George Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md. A number of his children are dead. He had been a member of the Methodist Church, holding his membership with Graves Chapel, near Stanley, for perhaps forty years.
His funeral and burial services were held in Hagerstown.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 July 1952
MRS. VIRGINIA BROYLES BURACKER
The death of Mrs. Virginia Broyles Buracker, 80, occurred at her home near Stanley at six o’clock Tuesday evening. She had been in failing health for the past year. Mrs. Buracker was a lifelong resident of Page County.
Born on January 2, 1872, she was a daughter of the late Clarenda Breeden Broyles and Ben Broyles. She was married on Aug. 12, 1889 to William Buracker, who passed away on July 2, 1945. Mrs. Buracker was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.
Surviving are the following children: Lauck Buracker, of Stanley, Hessy Buracker, and Mrs. Hattie Nichols, of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., Mrs. Clarine Breeden and Mrs. Eliza Seal, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Mrs. Edna Jones and Mrs. Artie Jenkins, of Stanley. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Keies Sours, of Hagerstown, Md., thirty-six grandchildren and forty-two greatgrandchildren.
The body will remain at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray until 1:00 p.m. Friday when it will be taken to the Bethlehem Christian Church where the funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., by Rev. F.A. Blosser and Rev. Berl Brewer, of Unionville, Va. Interment will be in the Cave Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Feb 1958
LAWRENCE BURNER Dies
Luray citizens were saddened this week to learn that Lawrence Burner, 46, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Monday, February 3rd at the Veterans Administration Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Mr. Burner had been in failing health for the past two years but had been a patient at the Center for only two days……
Mr. Burner, a son of the late William I. Burner and Minnie B. Burner, was born at Luray on September 3, 1911.
In April, 1936 he was married to Miss Ethel Good who survives. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Dolly Duncan, of Luray, Mrs. Virginia Kingree, of Fairfax, Mrs. Sally Vick, of Fairfax, Va., Mrs. Iva Shenk and Mrs. Selena Darnell, of Luray, and one brother, Willis Burner, also of Luray.
The Rev. E.J. Nottingham, III, pastor of the Luray Methodist Church, will have charge of the funeral service today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bradley Funeral Home and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jul 1952
MRS. SARAH E.B. BURNS
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Blanche Burns, 80, died at the home of her son, Melvin Burns, near Stanley, on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock after an illness of four years…
Born in Rockingham County on August 30, 1871, Mrs. Burns was a daughter of the late Hiram and Mary Susan Turner Stoneberger, both originally from Page County. Her husband, James Lee Burns, passed away in 1948.
She is survived by four children: Mrs. Solon (Lena) Alger, Jesse Burns and Melvin Burns, of Stanley and Mrs. Walter (Vinda) Lucas, of Brunswick, Md. The following half-brothers and sisters also survive: Charles Stoneberger, Mrs. Charles Good, Mrs. Josephine Ferrell, Mrs. Ida Alger, George Stoneberger and Ashby Stoneberger, all of Elkton.
Rev. R.E. Newton will conduct the funeral which will be held today (Thursday) at two o’clock from the Stanley Adventist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Sep 1957
MRS. AMANDA J. CAMPBELL
Mrs. Amanda Jane Campbell, 89, widow of John Campbell, and one of the oldest residents of the Grove Hill community, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, September 8th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Effie Smith, of Grove Hill. Mrs. Campbell had been ill since May of this year.
Mrs. Campbell was born at Stanley on May 11, 1868, and was the daughter of the late John Lucas and Jane Cubbage Lucas. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Her husband, John Campbell preceded her in death in 1915.
Two sons, Isaac N., of Roanoke, and Frank, of Stanley, survive as do three daughters, Mrs. Victoria Campbell and Mrs. Effie Smith of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Hiram Campbell, of Stanley, 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive. One son and two daughters are deceased.
The Rev. P.A Freed and Rev. John Henderson had charge of the last rites Wednesday afternoon, September 11th, at three o’clock at the Dovel Hollow Church and burial was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jul 1952
DAVID B. CAMPBELL
Former superintendent of the Page County Farm and deputy sheriff David Benton Campbell, 76, died at the Page Memorial Hospital Thursday night, July 10, at eight o’clock. Mr. Campbell’s sudden death followed a brief illness of about ten days….
Mr. Campbell served two terms totaling twelve years as superintendent of the Page County Farm and until his retirement last March had been for over two years deputy sheriff and jailor. In earlier life he had operated a farm and on his retirement moved back to the Massanutten section where he was born on April 27, 1876. His parents were the late Andrew J. and Mary C. Rhinehart Campbell. He was a member of the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church.
In 1908 he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie G. Burner, who survives with one son, Earl R. Campbell, of Luray. One son is deceased. He also leaves a brother, Ambrose Campbell, of Timberville, and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Alger, of Newport, and Mrs. J.D. Price, of near Luray.
His pastor, Rev. R.E. Newton, conducted the funeral services which was held at the Leaksville church at three o’clock Sunday. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jan 1959***
IRVIN W. CAMPBELL
Irvin William Campbell, 61, a well-known farmer of the Battle Creek section, passed away at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14th, at the Page Memorial Hospital...
A son of the late John W. Campbell and Annie C. Burns Campbell, he was born at Luray. He was very fond of hinting and fishing and was known to be an expert in those capacities. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Mr. Campbell was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Vinda Rhinehart, is deceased. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mrs. Vergie Campbell Housden, and the following children: Johnny Campbell of Timberville; Mrs. Grover (Thelma) Hinton and Mrs. William (Pauline) Burner of Luray, and Mrs. Robert (Rena) Carroll of Lexington, Va. He is also survived by the following stepchildren: Mrs. Sam (Dolly) Turner, Mrs. Herbert (Myrtle) Alger, Mrs. Dewey (Ethel) Painter and Leon Housden, all of Stanley; Mrs. Ralph (Maggie) Rothgeb of Luray; Mrs. Flossie Price of Florida, and Raymond Housden, of Aliquippa, Pa. One sister, Mrs. Mary Higgs, also survives. One daughter and one brother are deceased.
The Rev. J.W. Aleshire and the Rev. R.L. Clapp officiated at the last rites Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Leaksville United Church of Christ. Interment was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Dec 1958
JOHN WILLIAM CAMPBELL
John William Campbell, 87, well-known farmer of the Massanutten section, passed this life Sunday, November 30th at 9:10 p.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital. Mr. Campbell had been in failing health for one year and a patient in the hospital for one week…
A son of the late George Campbell and Mary Comer Campbell, he was born in the Massanutten community on February 25, 1871. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Catherine Burns, who preceded him in death on August 2, 1956.
One son, Irvin Campbell and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Higgs, of Luray, survive him as do nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three half-brothers, Trenton Campbell of Hancock, Md., and Perry and David Campbell of Hagerstown, Md. One son was killed in World War I.
The Rev. R.G. Clapp assisted by the Rev. Randall Spire conducted the last rites Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock in the Leaksville United Church of Christ. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Feb 1953***
MRS. MARY C. CAMPBELL
Mrs. Mary Catherine Campbell, 88, died at her home in Dovel Hollow near Stanley on Sunday, February 22, after an illness of only four days...
Born on May 20, 1864, Mrs. Campbell was a daughter of the late William Stroupe and Catherine Blosser Stroupe, and spent her entire life in the community in which she died. She was a member of the Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church. Her husband, Wes Campbell, preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1941.
Surviving are ten children: Fred, Homer, Kemper, Lloyd and June Campbell, of Stanley, and Mrs. Ella Dallas, Mrs. Della Lucas, Mrs. Evangeline McCoy, Mrs. Daisy Freed, and Mrs. Avis Gray, all of Stanley, a brother, John Stroupe, of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Magdaline McCoy, of Stanley. She also leaves 44 grandchildren, 100 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
Rev. Walter Comer, of Elkton, officiated at the last rites held yesterday at 1 p.m., from the Penecostal Church. Burial was in Sandy Glaze Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1955
MRS. MINNIE LEE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Minnie Lee Braden Campbell, 65, a native of Page County, and a resident for many years of McGaheysville, who had been making her home in Harrisonburg with her sister, Mrs. John Gilmer, since last August, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, April 2nd.
Mrs. Campbell had not been well for a number of years, but her condition was not considered serious and her unexpected death came as a shock to both her family and her many friends……
A daughter of the late John W. Braden and Lelilah Leap Braden, she was born Oct. 21, 1888, near Stanley. At an early age she moved to McGaheysville and spent the majority of her life there and in the Island Ford section.
Mrs. Campbell also lived some time with her son in Roanoke and was a member of the Villa Heights Methodist Church of Roanoke.
She is survived by one son, C.W. Wraden, of Lynchburg, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Perkey, of Baltimore. She also leaves a foster daughter, Miss Helen Breeden, of Harrisonburg. Four sisters, Mrs. Richard Bruce, of Elkton, Mrs. Robert Gooden, of Island Ford, Mrs. John Zeiler, of Baltimore, and Mrs. John Gvilmer, of Harrisonburg. Three brothers, Gilespie Braden, of Waynesboro, and O.J. and Milton Whitfield Braden, both of Harrisonburg.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the chapel of the Lindsey Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter M. Lockett, Jr., conducted the services and burial was in the family lot in McGaheysville Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Nov 1955
MRS. ANNIE CAVE Dies in Washington
Mrs. Annie Cave, 73, wife of Isaac Herbert Cave, of the Springfield section, Page County, died in the Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., at 11 a.m., yesterday where she has been a patient for the past five weeks.
Mrs. Cave is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Naomi Painter and Aldine K. Painter, of Washington, D.C., and a brother Clyde Owens, of Front Royal.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m., from Graves Chapel at Marksville with burial in the Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jul 1951***
BERNARD B. CAVE
Bernard B. Cave, 60, died in his sleep on Thursday, July 12, at the home of his uncle, Frank Cave, near Marksville, where he was residing...
Mr. Cave was born near Marksville on Sept. 25, 1890. He returned to his native Page County several months ago after spending several years in Washington where he was employed as a tree surgeon.
Surviving are a half brother, Charles W. Cameron, and a sister, Mrs. Bayard (Catherine) Taylor, both of Stanley.
Rev. Berl H. Brewer conducted the funeral Sunday at two o'clock from the Bethlehem Christian Church. Burial was in the Cave family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1957
CLETUS CAVE Dies Suddenly.
The Stanley community residents were shocked and grieved Tuesday of this week to learn of the death of Cletus Calvin Cave, 49, owner of Cave Brothers Service Station. Mr. Cave became ill while at Painter’s Restaurant in Stanley and died at 12:15 p.m…
Cletus Calvin Cave was a son of the late John A. Cave and Mamie E. Jones Cave. He was born at Stanley on August 7, 1908. He was married to Miss Katie Cubbage, of Stanley.
Mr. Cave was one of Stanley’s most popular residents and his place of business was a popular gathering place for the men of the community. He successfully operated the Cave Brothers Service Station for many years.
His wife, Mrs. Katie Cubbage Cave, survives as do four brothers, Lucian W. Cave, of Alexandria, Va.; Ralph M. Cave, of Arlington, Va.; Harold W. Cave, of College Park, Md., and Paul J. Cave, of Stanley; and two sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Pearl) Irvin, of Stanley, and Mrs. Lewis (Grace) Wharton, of Alexandria, Va. Two brothers, Floyd Cave and Joseph Cave, are deceased.
The Rev. Frank Riley will conduct the last rites Friday morning at 11 o’clock at the Graves Chapel Methodist Church and interment will be in the chapel cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Dec 1950
DAVID A. CAVE Succumbs
David A. Cave, 79, died at his home at Blainesville at 5:00 a.m. on December 24. Last rites took place on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Mt. Zion Brethern Church with Rev. Galen Crist in charge. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Cave was born on April 8, 1871, in Page County and was a son of the late Andrew Cave and Eliza Smelser Cave.
Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Mattie Parlett and Mrs. Nancy Jenkins, and a brother, Hubert Cave, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Dec 1954
MRS. DELBERT CAVE
Mrs. Lillie Belle Cave, 82, wife of Delbert P. Cave, of Pine Grove, passed away at her home in Pine Grove, near Stanley, at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17th, after being in failing health for two years…
A daughter of the late Phillip Gray and Martha Buracker Gray, she was born at Pine Grove on March 31, 1872, and spent her entire life in that community. She was united in marriage with Delbert P. Cave on October 2, 1900. Mr. Cave survives her.
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The Rev. J. Raymond Denton conducted the last rites at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 19th, at St. George’s Episcopal Mission. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1958
MRS. ELLA G. CAVE
Mrs. Ella G. Cave, 85, widow of the late George H. Cave, of near Marksville, Page County, died early Wednesday morning of this week at the University Hospital after being ill for the past three years….
Mrs. Cave was born in the Marksville section on August 24, 1872 and was a daughter of the late Francis Kiblinger and Sarah Wolfersberger Kiblinger. She was a member of the Stanley Methodist Church.
Her husband, George Henry Cave, preceded her in death on November 29, 1945.
Surviving are ten children, Rev. Marvin H. Cave, of Annandale, Va.; L.M. Cave, of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. F.L. Hutchinson, of Stanley; Mrs. Mary Benes, of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. W.H. (Alice) Brown, of Arlington; Mrs. W.L. (Hazel) McAllister, of Charlottesville; Alfred Cave, of Milan, Tenn.; Mrs. Aldine (Elizabeth) Cave, of Arlington; Jenning Cave, of Arlington and Ross W. Cave, of Luray. One sister, Mrs. W.H. Miller, of Stanley, also survives. One son died in infancy.
The body will remain at the Bradley Funeral Home until noon Saturday…… funeral services to be held at the Bethlehem Christian Church at two o’clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. R.K. Nevitt and Rev. O.L. Martin will have charge of the services. Interment will be in the Cave Family Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Apr 1955
FRANK CAVE Dies
Frank James Cave, 71, was found dead at his home at Marksville Monday morning of this week by his brother, Fred Cave, and his nephew, Ralph Cave, who live nearby.
Mr. Cave, a son of the late Calvin H. Cave and Julia M. Lucas Cave, was born at Marksville on June 14, 1883, and spent his entire life in that section of the county… He lived alone and spent his life farming. He never married.
Mr. Cave is survived by one brother, Fred W. Cave, of Stanley, and two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Maude) Somers, of Luray, and Mrs. Bessie Kite, of Washington, D.C.
The Rev. O.L. Martin will conduct the last rites at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at he Bethlehem Christian Church. Interment will be in the Cave Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jul 1956
GEORGE CAVE Dies
George Franklin Cave, 82, one of the best known citizens of the Marksville section, died at 10 a.m., Monday, July 2nd at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there only one day. Mr. Cave had been in failing health for the past two years…
Born at Stanley on July 7, 1875. Mr. Cave was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Return Alexandria Cave. He spent his entire life at Stanley and was well known and lived by everyone.
Mr. Cave was twice married. His first wife, the former Miss Fannie Bailey, preceded him in death 23 years ago. His second wife, the former Lucy Berry, survives. Also surviving is one son, Samuel A. Cave, of Shenandoah, Va.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. Charlie Kite and Rev. O.L. Martin in charge. Burial will be in the Cave family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Dec 1951***
J.B. CAVE Dies In Illinois
Relatives here were notified last week of the death in Stewart, Ill., of Joseph Benton Cave, 78, a native of Page County, who died on October 16. Last rites were held in Scarboro, Ill., from the Evangelical United Brethren Church on October 18, with the Rev. Harlan Brinkhoff officiating. Burial was in Twin Grove Cemetery in Scarboro.
Mr. Cave was the last member of a large family. His deceased brothers and sisters included: Daniel W. Cave, Mrs. Annie Trenary, Lee, Ashby, Joseph, Andrew and James Cave.
He is survived by his wife and two adopted sons, of Stewart, Ill.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Aug 1950
Death of JOSEPH M. CAVE
The Stanley community was saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Maxwell Cave, 38, on Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the University Hospital. Mr. Cave, a prominent businessman, member of the Page County School Board from Marksville Dist., and highly esteemed resident of Stanley had been ill for several months, having been a patient for eighteen weeks at the University Hospital.
Mr. Cave, a partner with his brother in the Cave Brothers Service Station, had livd in Stanley for the past fifteen years. Prior to that time he had resided in Washington, D.C…
He was a son of the late John A. and Mamie Jones Cave and was born near Stanley, Va., on May 4, 1912. When quite young he worked a while in Washington, before returning to his native county, where he and his brother Cletus Cave, established their popular business.
On Oct. 29, 1936, he married Miss Edith Gray, of Stanley, who survives with five children: Dixie, Leola, Joseph, Jr., Paula Raye and J.D. Cave, all at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Ralph Cave, Mrs. Lewis (Pearl) Irwin, Paul Cave, and Cletus Cave, of Stanley, Lucien Cave, Harold Cave and Mrs. Lewis (Grace) Wharton, of Washington, D.C. A brother, Floyd Cave, is deceased.
Last rites were held yesterday at two o’clock from the Stanley Baptist Church with Rev. Springs, of Orange, Va., officiating. The Masonic Order, of which he was a member, was in charge at the burial services at Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1954
MRS. LIZZIE ELIZA CAVE
One of the oldest residents of Stanley, Mrs. Lizzie Eliza Cave, 86, passed away at her home on Christmas Day at four o’clock in the afternoon after an illness of only a day. Mrs. Cave had been in her usual health until she was stricken on Christmas Eve…
Born on January 15, 1868, at Stanley, Mrs. Cave was a daughter of the late Franklin Short and Susan Burns Short. Since girlhood she had been a member of the Stanley Baptist Church and had the distinction of being its oldest member…
In 1888 she was united in marriage with Charles I. Cave, who preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1917.
Surviving are three children: Mrs. Sudie Lowery, of Stanley, Mrs. Edward (Neva) Thompson, of New York City, and Rufus Cave, of Stanley. A daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Laura) Good is deceased. Mrs. Cave also leaves a brother, Charles F. Short, of Stanley.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday from the Stanley Baptist Church with the Rev. James Fox and Rev. J.E. Tucker in charge. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 May 1955
T.L. “LEM” CAVE Dies
Theodore Lemuel Cave, 76, well known farmer near the Stony Man neighborhood, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, in the Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the past four weeks. He had been in failing health for the past two years…
A son of the late Andrew M. and Virginia Gochenour Cave, he was born at Stony Man on Nov. 4, 1878, and spent his entire life in that community… He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.
In 1900 he was united in marriage with Miss Rosa M. Jenkins, who preceded him in death on Dec. 1, 1942.
Surviving are five children: Henry C. and A. Leo, of Luray, Herman E. of Stanley, Leonard L. of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Edgar (Evelyn) Richards, of Luray. Also surviving are two brothers, Roy and Cletus, both of Luray, 30 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Grace Gochenour, is deceased.
Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre and Elder H.E. Wakeman conducted the last rites at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1954
MRS. NANCY CLOUDE
Mrs. Nancy Belle Cloude, 86, passed away at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27th, at the P.M. Hospital where she had been a patient for four days. She was brought from the home of her grandson, James Richards, in Charles Town, W.Va., last Friday, to Luray. She had been in failing health for the past year.
A daughter of the late Nathan Richards and Elizabeth Bradley Richards, she was born at Ida. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern, and lived near Ida. Her husband, Thomas Cloude, preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Minnie) Richards, and one step-son, Willie Richards, both of Luray.
The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre will conduct the last rites at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jun 1957
WM C CLOUDE
William Carl Cloude, 70, prominent farmer of the Ida community, died at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday of this week after a lingering illness, lasting five years. Mr. Cloude, who was widely known in the county, was a native of Rappahannock County, having been born there on July 13, 1886, a son of the late Thomas J. Cloude and Edith Roberta Richards Cloude.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Chuch of the Brethern.
On April 12, 1909, he married Miss Aprila Ellen Richards, who survives him with ten children, Mrs. Everett (Freida) Cave, Mrs. Ora (Ruth) Meadows, Leon Cloude, Mrs. Leslie (Elsie) Richards, Mrs. Ernest (Groveen) Miller, Mrs. Thomas (Augusta) Breeden, Mrs. James (Elva) McCartney and Randolphe Cloude, all of Luray, Harold Cloude, of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Barney (Verlie) Chancey, of Riverview, Florida. One half-sister, Mrs. Joseph Richards, of Luray, also survives.
The Rev. Joseph E. Whitacre will conduct the last rites Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Mar 1952
J.L. COLVIN
Colvin Once A Resident of Luray
(By J.R. Broyles)
J.L. Colvin, years ago a carpenter and cabinet maker of rare skill, residing on Dry Run, died last month at his home in Madison County at the age of 99 uears. After returning to Madison he worked steadily at his trade for a number of years. He was one of the outstanding coffin makers for parts of Madison and Culpeper counties. While working here he was employed by the old Schwartz & Woodward planing mill, a short distance east of the Page Motor Company establishment. A good many years ago Mr. Colvin was believed to be suffering from an incurbale malady. When believed to be practically dead he visited a Minnesota hospital. He returned from that hospital within two months, his friends saying "magically curied." He was never married. He was born in Culpeper County. By the time he was twelve years of age he had worked at different callings, accumulating enough money to buy a set of carpenter tools. A considerable part of his work in Luray was coincident with the employment of George Glenn, Green Mauck, Al Flinn, Dal Slusher and other outstanding carpenters and cabinet makers. Until a few days before his death he lived alone, though neighborhood families visited him each day. One of his last requests was that he be buried as near the line between Culpeper and Madison counties as possible. His last request was carried out in its entirety. Colvin also had a brother, Joe, who was once a Luray carpenter.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Mar 1957
CHAS. T. COMER
Charles Trenton Comer, 84, a retired Norfolk and Western carpenter died at 5:40 p.m., Friday, March 8th, at the P.M. Hospital after being a patient there for four weeks. Mr. Comer had been in failing health for the past two months.
A son of the late Jacob Comer and Betsy Comer, he was born at Shenandoah on January 4, 1873, and was well known and highly respected in the community. He was a member of the Christian Church at Comertown.
He was married to Miss Viola Cave, who preceded him in death on September 20, 1954.
Surviving are seven children: Mrs. C.W. (Virgie) Gray, Mrs. H.I. (Edith) Gray, Cletus L. Comer and Mrs. Norman (Velma) Hackley, all of Stanley, E.F. Comer, of Brunswick, Md. E.M. Comer, of Hyattsville, Md., and Leon N. Comer, of Washington, D.C. Seven sisters, Mrs. Mary Good, Mrs. Martha Kite, Mrs. Ella Judd, Mrs. Lena Stanley, Mrs. Fannie Stanley, Mrs. Stella McDonald and Mrs. Ora May, and six brothers, Hiram Comer, Ben Comer, Jacob Comer, Martin Comer, William Comer, all of Shenandoah, and James Comer, of Waynesboro, Va., also survive as do 43 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased.
The Rev. J.E. Tucker had charge of the funeral service conducted Sunday afternoon at four o’clock at the Graves Chapel Church and burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Aug 1951***
DAVID LEE (KAGER) COMER
David Lee (Kager) Comer, 83, died Sunday afternoon at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital following an illness of several months.
Born in the Steam Hollow community on July 19, 1868, he spent his early life in that section and a good many years in Luray. At the time of his passing he lived near Grove Hill.
He was well known and was an ardent fisherman...
His wife, the former Miss Emma Dodson, preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1941. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Black, and one son, James L. Comer, both of Hagerstown, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Susan Grimsley, and one brother, Charles Comer, of near Shenandoah.
Funeral services were conducted from the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. C.M. Ford conducting the services. Interment took place in the Sam Comer Cemetery, near Shenandoah...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Nov 1951***
SHENANDOAH NEWS
JOHN H. COMER
John Henry Comer, 87, one of the oldest farmers of the Comertown section, died shortly