PAGE NEWS & COURIER OBITUARIES 1970-1979
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1976
CLYDE ALESHIRE
Clyde Lee Aleshire, 84, of Stanley died Friday evening, May 7, at Page Memorial Hospital.
He had been in failing health six years.
He was born Feb. 23, 1892 at Stanley and was a son of the late Isaac and Caroline Purdham Aleshire.
Mr. Aleshire served as manager of Luray Orchards for many years.
He was a member of Page United Methodist Church.
His wife, the former Lillie Dale Sisler, died Feb. 26, 1965.
Surviving are a son, James E. Aleshire of Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Alma H. Noland of Front Royal and Mrs. Caroline A. Sawyers of Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Nora Petefish of Luray; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted 11 a.m. Monday, May 10, at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Jennings W. Hobson. Burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Feb 1978***
MRS. ROSA ALESHIRE
Mrs. Rosa Belle Aleshire, 86, of Rt. 1, Luray died Monday, Feb. 6, at Page Memorial Hospital.
She was born Sept. 9, 1891 in Warren County and was a daughter of the late Charles Ashby and Eliza Mathews Corbin.
In March 1915 she married Noah William Aleshire, who survives.
Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Ashby F. Aleshire and Clarence W. Aleshire, both of Luray; a daughter, Mattie Morgan of Luray; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 May 1978***
MRS. ZORA ALESHIRE
Mrs. Zora Belle Aleshire, 95, of Rt. 4, Luray, died Saturday morning, April 29, at Page Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Aleshire was born Dec. 7, 1882 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Annie Parks Stoneberger.
She was the widow of Luther Martin Aleshire, who died in September of 1921.
Surviving are a son, Herbert Clarence Aleshire of Hagerstown, Md.; a daughter, Virginia Roberta Hitt of Luray; 16 grandchildren, and 33 great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday, May 2, at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Alfred Comer and the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1978***
DAVID HUNTER ALGER
David Hunter Alger, 82, was dead on arrival at Rockingham Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon, April 22, after being stricken at his Rt. 2 Elkton home.
He was born Aug. 9, 1895 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Phillip and Charlotte Rhinehart Alger.
Mr. Alger was a retired employee of Bond Lumber Co. and was a veteran of World War I.
He was married to the former Ida Stoneberger, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Margaret Lucille Breeden of Shenandoah; three sons, Lynwood and Grover Alger, both of Elkton, and Carroll Alger of Springfield; 22 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Monday, April 24, at Bethel United Church of Christ by the Rev. Robert Palin and the Rev. S.E. Madren. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Dec 1970***
MRS. DESSIE KITE ALGER
Mrs. Dessie Kite Alger, 80, of Millwood died Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Shawnee Springs Nursing Home in Winchester.
She was born Nov. 30, 1890 in Page County, a daughter of the late Isaac and Martha Jane Comer Kite.
She is survived by six children, Earl E. Alger and George F. Alger of Millwood; Ernest L. Alger of Timberville; Mrs. Naomi Nisselrodt of Harrisonburg; Floyd W. Alger and Mrs. Alice Moore, both of Winchester.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lula Housden of Luray, Mrs. Minnie Myers and Myrtle Shea, of Los Angeles, Cal.; four brothers, Dan Kite of Silver Spring, Md., Ed, Fred and Lee Kite all of Harrisonburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.F. Alger and two sons.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Millwood Methodist Church by the Rev. Jesse E. Tate Jr. Interment will be in the Newport Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Jan 1973***
ISAAC L. ALGER
Isaac L. Alger, 67, of Aliquippa, Pa. died Sunday, Jan. 22 in an Aliquippa hospital.
He was born Nov. 3, 1905 at Stanley and was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his wife, the former Virginia Downing; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Delores) Herron of Aliquippa; three brothers, Irvin and Floyd of Aliquippa; Elmer, of Shenandoah; four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Everhart of Gettysburg, Pa., Mrs. Charles (Viola) Jenkins of Luray; Mrs. Walter (Elsie) Frye of Winchester, Mrs. David (Bertha) Williams of Front Royal.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the James J. Darroch Funeral Home in Aliquippa. Burial was in the Sylvania Hills Cemetery at Rochester, Pa.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jul 1976
JOHN A. ALGER
John Abraham Alger, 89, of Rt., Elkton died Monday, June 28 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Alger was born Jan. 18, 1887 at Stanley and was a son of the late John and Margaret Secrist Alger.
He was a retired carpenter.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ardelia Meadows; five sons, William Henry Alger of Elkton and Buck, Jesse, Robert and Mike Alger, all of Stanley; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Wyant and Mrs. Edith Samuels, both of Elkton, and Mrs. Elsie Taylor of Harrisonburg; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; five step-children, Mrs. Hilda Lloyd and Paul and Donnie Meadows, all of Quicksburg, and Elvin Meadows and Mrs. Reva Breeden, both of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Woodward of Craigsville.
The funeral was conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home by the Rev. Charles R. Kite. Burial was in the Huffman Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Nov 1974***
JOHN W. ALGER
John Wesley Alger, 67, of Rt. 1, Elkton died of an apparent heart attack Friday afternoon, Nov. 15.
Mr. Alger was stricken at his home and was dead on arrival at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1907 in Page County and was a son of the late John A. and Josephine Meadows Alger.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Eppard of Staunton, Mrs. Shirley Wyant of Elkton and Mrs. Gladys Casen of Harrisonburg; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Samuels and Mrs. Ethel Wyant, both of Elkton and Mrs. Elsie Taylor of Harrisonburg; a brother, William Alger of Elkton, and three half-brothers, Buck, Jesse and Michael, all of Stanley.
The funeral was conducted Sunday at Bear Lithia Baptist Church by the Rev. George H. Shivers. Burial was in Mowbray family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Jan 1974***
LEWIS ALGER
Lewis Everett Alger, 53, of Rileyville died Monday evening, Jan. 28 at the Veteran's Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va...
He was born June 12, 1920 in Page County and was a son of the late Isaac N. and Mattie Chrisman Alger.
He was married March 28, 1941 to the former Lola Mable Riley, who died Oct. 1, 1973.
Surviving are four sons, Bobby L., Albert W., Joseph N. and Lewis E. Alger Jr., all of Rileyville; a daughter, Miss Lola K. Alger of Rileyville; three brothers, Frank Alger, of Winchester, Virgil Alger of Rileyville and Robert Alger of Bentonville; six sisters, Mrs. Vallie Deavers of Browntown, Mrs. Maggie Fristoe, Mrs. Nettie Morrison and Mrs. Irma Guy, all of Bentonville, Mrs. Mattie Burkehart of Front Royal and Mrs. Maude Miller of Maryland, and two grandchildren.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1978***
MRS. CHRISTINE S. ALLEN
Mrs. Christine Norene Allen, 63, of Washington, D.C. died Sunday, April 23, at D.C. General Hospital, where she had been a patient five weeks.
Mrs. Allen was born Aug. 29, 1914 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Melford and Rosie Smith.
Surviving are two sons, William of Pa. and Arlo Allen, of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Martha Rose Morris of Institute, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday morning, April 26, at Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. George Cubbage. Burial was in the Marshall family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Dec 1970***
EDGAR C. ALLEN
Edgar Cleveland Allen, 70, of Rt. 2, Luray, died at his home at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15...
He was a son of the late William and Martha Jenkins Allen and was born Oct. 12, 1900 in Page County.
He is survived by four brothers, Albert Allen of Luray, Guy Allen of New Bedford, Mass., Luney Allen of Cleveland, Ohio and Burnmen Allen of McKeesport, Pa., and two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Acie of McKeesport, Pa. and Mrs. Alice Knight of Peolla, Pa.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. J.D. Jenkins. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Baptist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Apr 1974***
HARRY B. ATKINS
Harry Bryant Atkins, 80, of Rt. 4, Luray died Wednesday morning, March 27 at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient 18 days...
Mr. Atkins was born April 15, 1893 in Page County and was a son of the late George W. and Mary Jenkins Atkins.
He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Highways and was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
On Dec. 24, 1919 he married the former Beulah Judd, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Alvin L. Atkins of Hagerstown, Md.
The funeral was conducted Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Russel J. Crouse. Burial was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1978***
Atkins Funeral (JAMES E. ATKINS)
A funeral service for James E. Atkins was conducted Friday morning, April 21, at Evergreen Cemetery in Luray by Elder L.S. Crawford.
Mr. Atkins, 53 of Richmond died Tuesday morning, April 18, at McGuire Veterans Hospital where he had been a patient a week.
He was born Nov. 26, 1924 in Page County and was a son of Herman B. Atkins of Luray
and the late Elsie Ramey Atkins.
Surviving, besides his father, are a son, James Atkins of Leesburg; a daughter, Barbara Caylor of Texas, and a sister, Clarice Doss of Richmond.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Apr 1974***
MRS. CARRIE ATWOOD
Mrs. Carrie Lee Atwood, 89, of Rt. 1, Luray died March 21 at Liberty House Nursing Home, Waynesboro.
She was born Feb. 5, 1885 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Abraham and Rebecca Kibler Shenk.
On Nov. 11, 1903 she married David R. Atwood, who died Sept. 3, 1973.
Surviving are a son, Virgil Atwood of Arlington; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Brown of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Charles A. Shenk of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Kemp of Charlottesville and Mrs. Louise Kibler of North East, Md., and one grandchild.
A funeral service was conducted March 23 at Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1973***
Mrs. Bailey (MRS. MAUDE BAILEY)
Mrs. Maude Grey Bailey, 82, of Rt. 2, Stanley died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 25, at Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks.
Mrs. Bailey was born Feb. 3, 1890 in Page County and was a daughter of the late R.O. and Mary Weakley Grey.
She was the widow of Robert L. Bailey.
The funeral was conducted Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Jennings Hobson. Burial was in the Grey cemetery near Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Mar 1979***
MRS. CORA JANE BALDWIN
Mrs. Cora Jane Baldwin, 62, of Luray died Friday morning, Feb. 23, at Winchester Hospital.
Mrs. Baldwin was born Jan. 9, 1917 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Louis B. and Lula M. Taylor Berry.
On Dec. 20, 1935, she married David Burke Baldwin, who died March 18, 1971.
Surviving are two sons, Roderick C. and David L. Baldwin, both of Luray; two sisters, Hazel Bates of York, Pa. and Groveen Gaug of Davidsonville, Md., and three grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Sunday, Feb. 25, at Luray Christian Church by the Rev. O.L. Martin and the Rev. Buddy Caviness. Burial was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Jan 1976***
MARY BAUGHER
Mrs. Mary (Mollie) Baugher, 82, of Elkton died Wednesday, Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Page County July 5, 1893 and was a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Matilda Jollett Meadows.
On April 1, 1914, she married Lester L. Baugher, who died April 25, 1969.
Surviving are two sons, Herb L. and John W. Baugher, both of Elkton; three sisters, Mrs. T.W. Eppard of Elkton, and Mrs. John Smith and Mrs.Zutty Smith, both of Shenandoah; one brother, Wesley Meadows of Baltimore, Md.; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The funeral was conducted Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Evangelical United Methodist Church by the Rev. Henry S. Moody Jr. and the Rev. Johnny Hensley. Burial was in Elk Run Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1974***
JOHN BERKOUSKI
John E. Berkouski of Baltimore, Md. died Sunday, Dec. 1, after a lingering illness.
He is survived by his wife, the former Frances May of Shenandoah; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Bertrand of Baltimore, Md.; a son, John E. Berkouski Jr., serving in the US Air Force in Japan and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Berkouski is the son-in-law of a former Shenandoah resident, the late Mrs. Nora B. May.
A funeral service was conducted in Baltimore.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Apr 1974***
Mrs. Berry (VIRGINIA MCDANIEL-WEAVER-BERRY)
Mrs. Virginia Weaver Berry, 61, of Graves Mill died Sunday, April 7...
Mrs. Berry was born Jan. 25, 1913 in Madison County and was a daughter of the late Reuben T. and Susan Jarrell McDaniel.
She is a member of the Graves' Baptist Church.
She was twice married; her first husband, Herman Weaver, died in 1937. Her second husband, Elton Berry, survives with two sons, Charles (Buzz) Weaver of Wolftown, and Alfred (Sonny) Berry of Graves Mill; four daughters, Mrs. James (Lucille) Long of Wolftown, Mrs. Hugh (Mary) Shifflett of Hood, Mrs. Alvin (Ruby) Good of Stanley and Mrs. Bobby (Joyce) Wright of Shenandoah; a brother, Elzie McDaniel of Graves Mill; a sister, Ruth Shifflett of Hood; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque by the Rev. Harry Chaflin and the Rev. Cecil McDaniel. Interment was in Rose Park Cemetery at Wolftown.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1976
MAMIE BOTTOMLY
Mrs. Mamie A. Bottomly, 81, of Arlington and a native of Page County, died Friday evening, Sept. 17, at Arlington Hospital.
Mrs. Bottomly was born Oct. 1, 1894 and was a daughter of the late J.W. and Sudie Richardson Jenkins.
On Dec. 28, 1916 she married Bernard L. Bottomly, who died April 29, 1951.
Surviving are three sons, Bernard L. Bottomly of Dysart, Iowa and James H. and Roland W. Bottomly, both of Arlington; two daughters, Miss Alna D. Bottomly of Arlington and Mrs. Shirley L. Davis of Loudoun County.
Also a brother, William W. Jenkins, of Luray; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Luray, and 18 grandchildren.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Bradley Funeral Home with burial in Beahms Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Mar 1973***
J. MERVIE BRADLEY
J. Mervie Bradley, 85, a retired farmer of Luray, died Monday morning, March 26, at the Towers Convalescent Home in Charlottesville.
He was born Aug. 4, 1887 in Page County and was a son of the late Willie and Josephine Clem Bradley.
His wife, the former Bessie V. Jenkins, died Aug. 13, 1966.
Surviving are two sons, Robert C. and Lynwood Bradley, both of Luray; three daughters, Mrs. Irnee Buchanon of New Market, Mrs. Ann Keith of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Gladys Shenk of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Lee Shenk of Luray.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday at Hilliards Chapel Church. Burial was in Morning Star Church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1978***
MRS. LUCILLE BRADLEY
Mrs. Lucille Judd Bradley, 81, of 33 Cave St., Luray died Sunday morning, April 23, at her home...
She was born Sept. 7, 1896 in Luray and was a daughter of the late Walter and Semeolie Judd.
Mrs. Bradley was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school. She also was a member of the Luray Garden Club and the Order of the Eastern Star.
In 1919, she married Isaac Caster Bradley, who died in 1956.
Survivivng are a stepdaughter, Mary Bradley Aleshire of Luray; a brother, Hume B. Judd of Luray, and a sister, Linda Ann Judd of Luray.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday morning, April 26, at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. James L. Morris. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery in Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Feb 1978***
SAMUEL BRADLEY
Samuel Franklin Bradley, 95, formerly of Harrisonburg, died Thursday, Jan. 26, at The National Lutheran Home for the Aged in Washington, D.C.
He was born in Luray July 16, 1882 and was a son of the late Thomas and Blanche Judd Bradley.
On Oct. 22, 1908, he was married to Octavia Koiner of Augusta County and after having lived in Harrisonburg for many years they entered The National Lutheran Home on May 2, 1956.
Mrs. Bradley died at The Home on March 27, 1971, and was buried at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery near Waynesboro.
On Oct. 13, 1973, Mr. Bradley was married to Lillian Kraft in the chapel at The Home.
It was the first resident wedding in the 75 year history of The Home. His second wife came to The Home from Zion Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Md.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a sister, Mrs. Raymond Bell of Roanoke, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Monday at The National Lutheran Home chapel. Burial was in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Baltimore...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Oct 1975***
Mrs. Breeden (MRS. CLARINDA M. BREEDEN)
Mrs. Clarenda Margaret Breeden, 79, of Ranson, W.Va. died Monday, Sept. 22 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 1, 1896 in Page County and was a daughter of the late W.H. and Virginia Broyles Buracker.
Mrs. Breeden was a member of the Baptist church.
Her husband, George L. Breeden, died in 1948.
Surviving are five sons, Julian L. Breeden Sr., William Lee Breeden and George S. Breeden, all of Ranson; Elwood Breeden of Charles Town, W.Va. and Roy E. Breeden of Berryville; four daughters, Mrs. Floyce (Myrtle) Rickard, Mrs. Lyle (Katherine) Furr and Mrs. Bert (Barbara) Rickard, all of Ranson; Mrs. Clyde (Elsie) Ihle of Rippon; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Jones and Mrs. Artie Jenkins, both of Stanley; 38 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Two daughters are deceased.
A funeral service was conducted Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home by the Rev. L.C. Vimpeny and the Rev. Joseph A. Lewis. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery at Berryville.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Dec 1974***
MRS. LONEY BREEDEN
Mrs. Loney Jane Breeden, 82, of Rt. 1, Stanley died Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, at Liberty House Nursing Home in Waynesboro...
She was born March 10, 1892 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Willie and Ella Chrisman Gray.
Mrs. Breeden was a member of Luray Christian Church.
On Jan. 16, 1916 she married Reuben B. Breeden, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Reuben C. Breeden of Luray and Earl F. Breeden of Stanley; three daughters, Mrs. Edward Breeden of Luray, Mrs. Granville Cubbage of Stanley and Mrs. Nellie Turner of Wheaton, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Raines of Martinsburg, W.Va.; 18 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Saturday at Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Tom Bowser and the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Apr 1974***
WALTER BROYLES
Walter Newton Broyles, 82, of Stanley died Monday afternoon, April 1 at Newton D. Baker Veterans Center, Martinsburg, W.Va.
He was born Aug. 22, 1891 at Waynesboro and was a son of the late Walker and Rebecca Taylor Broyles.
On Dec. 19, 1919 he married the former Effie I. Taylor, who survives.
Survivivng, besides his wife, are three sons, Thurman Broyles of Winter Park, Fla.; Marshall Broyles of Shenandoah, and Leon Broyles of Georgia; four daughters, Mrs. Pansy Brillhart and Mrs. Rosalie Snelbaker, both of York, Pa.; Mrs. Naomi Stanley of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Margie Banach of Stanley; two brothers, David L. Broyles and Otis Broyles, both of Baltimore, Md.; 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec 1972
MRS. BUMGARDNER (ETHEL C.)
Ethel Clark Bumgardner, 78, of Luray died 5:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at University of Virginia Hospital where she had been a patient two weeks. She had been in failing health several years.
She was born July 14, 1894 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Clark and Betty Comer Blosser.
Mrs. Bumgardner was a member of the Luray Christian Church.
On May 15, 1912 she married Lloyd L. Bumgardner, who survives.
Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Ray L. Bumgardner of Gaithersburg, Md., Joseph C. Bumgardner; four brothers, Lynwood Blosser and Willie Blosser, both of Luray; Ray Blosser of Winchester and Floyd Blosser of Gordonsville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Shenk of Seat Pleasant, Md.; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral Home by Elder W.T. Daily. Burial will be in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Apr 1974***
JAMES A. BUNDY
James Angus Bundy, 68, of Luray died Saturday morning, March 30, at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray, where he had been a patient a week.
Mr. Bundy, a retired night clerk at the Mimslyn Hotel, had been in failing health five years.
He was born Oct. 5, 1905 at Luray and was a son of the late William H. and Viola V. Carpenter Bundy.
On Nov. 13, 1950, he married the former Mary Johnson, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Brenda Findley of Winchestr; two brothers, George Bundy of New York City and Luther Bundy of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Tutt and Mrs. Florence Tutt, both of Lurday, and two grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Thomas Sutton. Burial was in the Bundy family cemetery near Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Mar 1973***
Mrs. Buracker (CORA HUGHES BURACKER)
Mrs. Cora Hughes Buracker, 84, of 300 Fifth Street, Luray died Tuesday morning, March 27, at the Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient four days.
She was born March 4, 1889 in Page County and was a daughter of the late George and Eliza Richards Campbell.
She was the widow of J. Frank Hughes and Ira J. Buracker.
Surviving are two sons, Thurston Hughes and Ralph Buracker, both of Luray; one daughter, Mrs. Clara Plympton of California; one brother, Everett Campbell of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Stoneburger and Mrs. Esther Jenkins, both of Luray; 16 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Albert Kling and Mrs. Albert Creel.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Nov 1973***
MRS. E. BURACKER
Mrs. Ellen Zenobia Buracker, 78, of Bardane, W.Va. died Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Charles Town General Hospital, W.Va.
She was born Nov. 17, 1894 at Stanley and was a daughter of the late James William and Cora Gray Weakley.
Her husband, Hezekiah Buracker, died in 1965.
Surviving are two sons, Harold L. of Washington, D.C., Glenn W. of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Lintten and Mrs. Louise Bell both of Kearneysville, W.Va.; three brothers, Ernest W., Doyle F., and Harry P. Weakley; one sister, Mrs. Edith Kite, all of Stanley. One brother and one sister are deceased.
The funeral was conducted Nov. 7 at St. George's Episcopal Church, Pine Grove, by the Rev. Jennings W. Hobson Jr., and the Rev. Heyward H. Macdonald. Burial was in the Weakley Cemetery in Pine Grove.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Oct 1978***
MRS. EMMA F. BURACKER
Mrs. Emma Florence Buracker, 78, of Stanley died Saturday evening, Sept. 30, at her residence.
She was born April 19, 1900 in Madison County and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Elizabeth Cave Breeden.
Her husband, Phillip Buracker, is deceased.
Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Elsie Cave and Mrs. Lulie Cave, both of Stanley, Mrs. Beulah Lang of Haywood, Mrs. Nettie Lang of Luray, Mrs. Mamie Meadows of Syria and Mrs. Nellie Woodward of Madison. One sister is deceased.
A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Larson Cave. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursdya 5 Sep 1974***
Mrs. Buracker (GRACIE LEE BURACKER)
Mrs. Gracie Lee Stoneburger Buracker, 84, of Rt. 1, Mt. Solon died Thursday, Aug. 29 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital...
She was born March 6, 1890 in Page County and was a daughter of the later Bert and Annie Parks Stoneburger. She lived in New Market before moving to the Mt. Solon community 28 years ago.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church at Stanley.
In 1912 she married Grover Cleveland Buracker, who died Sept. 5, 1963.
Surviving are five children, Herman L. Buracker of Weyers Cave, Mrs. Anna Reuwer of Mt. Solon, Louis H. Buracker of Vienna, Grover W. Buracker of White Post and Leonard E. Buracker, of Winchester; a sister, Mrs. Zora Aleshire of Silver Spring, Md.; a brother, Grover Stoneburger of Stanley; 27 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Sunday at Bethlehem Christian Church, Stanley by the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1971***
JAMES BURACKER
James Newton Buracker, 93, of Stanley was dead on arrival at Page Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon, Jan. 28.
He was born April 11, 1877 at Stanley and was a son of the late Jacob and Nancy Breeden Buracker.
Mr. Buracker was a farmer and a member of the United Methodist Church.
He was married to the late Martha Jenkins Buracker.
Surviving is a brother, Ruben Buracker of Stanley.
The funeral was conducted Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Gird Cave. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jun 1974***
JOHN C. BURACKER
John Calvin Buracker, 48, of Rt. 2, Stanley died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday morning, June 19.
He was stricken at his home and was dead on arrival at Page Memorial Hospital at 10 a.m.
Mr. Buracker was born Aug. 12, 1925 in Page County and was a son of the late Emmett and Bessie Jenkins Buracker.
Surviving are a brother, George Buracker of Luray, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Alger, Mrs. Lucy Weaver and Mrs. Vada Campbell, all of Luray.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Luray by the Rev. O.L. Martin.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Apr 1972
REUBEN BURACKER
Reuben Broaddus Buracker, 84, of Stanley died 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Winchester Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three days. He had been in failing health two years.
He was born Feb. 15, 1888 in Page County and was a son of the late John and Nancy Breeden Buracker.
Mr. Buracker was a retired farmer and a member of Freewill Baptist Church.
His wife, the former Lucy Jane Seal, died March 4, 1965.
He is survived by two sons, Loring Aleshire of Luray and Virgil Aleshire of Maryland; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Buracker of Luray, Mrs. Rose Marie Berry and Mrs. Blanche Buracker, both of Stanley; 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Stanley Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. Lonnie Hale. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Mar 1976
ANDREW J. BURCKER
Andrew J. Burcker, 70, of Hagerstown, Md., formerly of Page County, died Monday morning, March 8 at a Waynesboro, Pa. Hospital.
Mr. Burcker was born Aug. 14, 1905 in Luray and was a son of the late James and Emma Wheekly Burcker.
He is survived by his wife, Fannie Hall Burcker; five daughters, Mrs. Robert Barnhart and Mrs. Ronald Freshman, both of Waynesboro, Pa.; Mrs. Kenneth Bingman, Mrs. Richard Glee and Mrs. Carl Addleslerger of Greencastle, Pa.; a son, Charles Burcker of Greencastle; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Rickard of Luray; 26 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg, Pa. Thursday, March 11.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Feb 1978***
Burker infant (ANTONIO BURKER)
Antonio Franklin Burker, 9-day-old son of William F. and Alice Mae Dinges Burker of Rt. 1, Stanley died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28, at University Hospital, Charlottesville.
He was born Jan. 19 in Front Royal.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a twin brother, Anthony William Burker, and one sister, Sue Ellen Burker, both at home, and four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Burker and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dinges, all of Stanley.
A funeral service was conducted Monday, Jan. 30, at Dovel Hollow Pentecostal Church near Stanley by the Rev. Ethel Painter. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jan 1976
MELVIN K. BURNER
Melvin K. Burner, 59, of Rt. 1, Luray died Friday morning, Jan. 23, at Page Memorial Hospital. He had been ill two years.
He was born Aug. 25, 1916 in Page County and was a son of the late John and Mildred Seekford Burner.
Mr. Burner was a retired employee of the Virginia Oak Tannery and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Burner’s wife, the former Hallie Bumgardner survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Ronald and Kenneth Burner, both of Luray; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Griffith of Luray; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lucretia Short of Luray, and six brothers, Eugene F. Burner of Luray, Lucian M. Burner of Shenandoah, Hollis T. Burner of Fredericksburg, John V. Burner of Seattle, Wash., and Richard H. and Woodrow W. Burner, both of Stanley.
The funeral was conducted Monday, Jan. 26, at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jan 1976
PAULINE BURNER
Mrs. Pauline Violet Burner, 48, of 220 Mechanic St., Luray died Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, at Page Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for several years.
Mrs. Burner was born May 26, 1927 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Irvin and Vergie Campbell Housden Campbell.
On Oct. 23, 1946 she married William J. Burner, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, William J. Burner II of Ft. Lee; a daughter, Mrs. Sondra Knight of Stanley; two half-brothers, Leon Housden of Stanley and Raymond Housden of Pennsylvania; six sisters, Mrs. Rena V. Baker of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Maggie Rothgeb and Mrs. Thelma Hinton, both of Luray, Mrs. Myrtle Alger and Mrs. Ethel Painter, both of Stanley, and Mrs. Flossie Painter of Florida.
The funeral was conducted Sunday, Dec. 28 at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. T.Y. Lovern Jr. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Oct 1975***
JOHN R. BUTLER
John Roy Butler, 72, of Rt. 1, Luray, died of an apparent heart attack Saturday night, Sept. 27, at Page Memorial Hospital.
He was born Aug. 15, 1903 at Luray and was a son of the late John A. and Louella Printz Butler.
Mr. Butler was a retired freight clerk for Norfolk and Western Railway.
On Oct. 2, 1933 he married the former Nora N. Dofflemoyer, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Roy F. Butler of Luray; two brothers, Everett Butler of California and Oscar Butler of Luray, and two grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Evergreen Cemetery in Luray by the Rev. Ralph Hoffmeyer.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Mar 1974
BUDDY BYWATERS
Buddy Calvin Bywaters, 63, of Rt. 2, Luray died Sunday morning, March 10 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been in failing health 10 years.
He was born Oct. 2, 1910 in Page County and was a son of the late George Edward and Rebecca Ann Gochenour Bywaters.
On April 10, 1929, he married the former Margaret Irene Lang, who survives.
Also survived are a son, Roy Calvin Bywaters of Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Elva June Blosser and Mrs. Edith Mae Blosser, both of Stanley; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Fohner of Hagerstown, Md., and nine grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethern. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Aug 1979***
MRS. MYRTLE CAMPBELL
Mrs. Myrtle Ann Campbell, 45, of Winchester died Saturday, July 28, at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
She was born Dec. 13, 1933 in Page County and was a daughter of Mrs. Daisy Short of Luray and the late Ermon Short.
Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Mohler C. Campbell; two sons, Mohler C. Campbell Jr. of Winchester and David Franklin Campbell of Alexandria; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Berry of Greene County and Mrs. Peggy Johnson of Lorton, and a brother, Wilmer Short of Stanley.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1, at the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery at Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jun 1974***
THOMAS CAMPBELL
Robert Thomas Campbell, 79, of Luray died Wednesday morning, June 26, at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient one week.
He was born Dec. 11, 1894 in Page County and was a son of the late William and Alice Virginia Cummings Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a retired farmer and construction worker.
He was twice married; his first wife, Etta Salome Campbell died Sept. 3, 1941. His second wife, the former Mary E. Grimsley, survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Rufus M. Campbell of Martinsburg, W.Va.; Norlas W. Campbell of Luray and Robert Thomas Campbell Jr. of Macon, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Pete (Cora) Hoak and Mrs. Calvin (Margaret) Bailey, both of Luray; a brother, Clay Campbell of Stanley, a sister, Mrs. Maggie Hall of Occoquan; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home, Luray by the Rev. O.L. Martin and the Rev. Richard Umberger. Burial will be in Leake's Chapel Cemetery, Luray...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Dec 1974***
MRS. ILLA CARDIN
Mrs. Illa Merica Cardin, 84, of Rt. 1, Elkton died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7, at the Luray Nursing Home, where she had been a patient six weeks.
She was born Feb. 8, 1890 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Thomas Meadows.
Mrs. Cardin was a member of the Furnace United Methodist Church.
She was the widow of William H. Cardin.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Gue, Mrs. Arlene Foltz and Mrs. Gloria Smith, all of Elkton, and Mrs. Lottie Sparks of Black Mountain, N.C.; three sons, Owen Cardin of Shenandoah, Edward Cardin of Stanley and Johnny Garland Cardin of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Irma Herring of Winchester; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Meadows of Stanley; 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Thursday at the Furnace United Methodist Church by the Rev. Carrol Jay and the Rev. Johnny Hensley. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 May 1978***
MRS. B. MAY CARICOFE
Mrs. B. May Caricofe, 57, of Dayton died Sunday morning, May 21, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after an illness of 14 months.
She was born Aug. 26, 1920 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Willie Jasper and Rosa Lee Shomo Smelser. She spent most of her life in Dayton/
She was a member of Dayton United Methodist Church and Sanctuary Bible Class of the Church. From 1947 to 1962, she worked in the Dayton Elementary School cafeteria.
Surviving are her husband, Willard Ervin Caricofe; a son, Tech. Sgt. Robert E. "Bob" Caricofe of Hampton; two daughters, Joyce Lough of Rt. 2, Bridgewater and Judy Shiflet of Rt. 1, Hinton; two brothers, Willie Leon Smelser of Glen Burnie, Md. and Walter Leroy Smelser of Baltimore; five sisters, Frances S. Harlow of Shenandoah, Evy S. Baker, Margie S. Richmond and Joann S. Ludwig, all of Baltimore, and Jean S. Bowman of Westminster, Md. and six grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Wednesday morning, May 24, at Dayton United Methodist Church by the Rev. John L. Hoke and the Rev. A. Gene Knicely. Burial was in Dayton Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Oct 1971***
A. LEO CAVE
Andrew Leo Cave, 61, of Rt. 2, Luray died 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 at his home.
He was born Feb. 9, 1910 in Page County and was a son of the late Theodore Lemuel and Rosa Jenkins Cave.
He was a 23-year employee of the Virginia Oak Tannery and served in the US Navy. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.
His wife, the former Bessie Gochenour, survives.
Surviving are a son, Ira C. Gochenour of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Clarice Gochenour of Luray and Mrs. Francis Seekford of Luray; three brothers, Henry C. Cave of Luray, Herman Cave of Staunton and Emory Leonard Cave of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Richards of Luray and seven grandchildren. A daughter and a sister are deceased.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Mt. Zion Church by the Rev. Cecil Haycock. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Jan 1974
MRS. CHARLOTTE CAVE
Mrs. Charlotte Mae Cave, 40, of Rt. 1, Stanley died Monday morning, Jan. 28, at Page Memorial Hospital...
She was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Page County and was a daughter of Virginia and Jack Jackson.
She worked at Rockingham Poultry near Stanley.
She was married to James Albert Cave, missing in action in the Korean War since 1952.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are three sons, Allen and Glenn Cave, both of Stanley, and James Albert Cave Jr. of Luray; two daughters, Candy Lynn and Tammy Jill Cave, both of Stanley; two brothers, Junior and Paul Parage, both of Delaware; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Foracre, Mrs. Julia Grace and Miss Sandy Parage, all of Delaware, and one grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. O.L. Martin. Burial will be in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jul 1972***
REV. G.A. CAVE
Rev. G.A. Cave Dies At Age 88
The Rev. Gird Ashby Cave, 88, of Comertown died at home Monday night, July 10, after a lingering illness. He had been a frequent patient in Harrisonburg and Luray hospitals.
Mr. Cave was a preacher at Comertown’s Independent Church and a country store merchant 35 years in Comertown.
He was well-known throughout the county as a preacher, frequently heard on local radio stations and conducting street corner services in Luray.
He was born March 16, 1884 in Madison County and was a son of the late John Isaac and Mary Katherine Offenbacker Cave.
His wife, the former Dorothy Ann Thomas, is a patient at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. The couple celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary Dec. 26.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle C. Comer and Mrs. Geneva Turner, both of Luray; five sons, Ralph Cave of Stanley, Reuben Cave, of Elkton, Jesse Cave of Luray and James R. and Garland R. Cave, both of Shenandoah; 16 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon July 12, at the Comertown Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Glenn Oldeker, the Rev. John Dubosq and the Rev. Johnny Hensley.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Oct 1979***
JAMES F. CAVE
James Franklin Cave, 76, of Shenandoah died Friday evening, Oct. 5, at Collingswood Nursing Home in Rockville, Md...
He was born Aug. 12, 1903 in Page County and was a son of the late Ernest Lee and Bertha Fox Cave.
Mr. Cave was a retired furniture and home appliance dealer in Shenandoah and a member of the Shenandoah Baptist Church. He served in the Army during World War II.
He had been married twice. His first wife, the former Zelma Blake, whom he married Dec. 25, 1941, died Sept. 17, 1970. In June of 1971, he married the former Lula Bennett, who died in August of 1977.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Frances Ann Moore of Faithersburg, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Roudabush of Shenandoah, Mrs. Ruth Steele of Arlington and Mrs. June March of Suffern, N.Y. and two granddaughters.
A funeral service was conducted Monday, Oct. 8, at the Warren G. Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah by the Rev. Hudson P. Nuckols. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren Cemetery near Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Nov 1976
DR. CAVE dies in Fort Myers (REV. DR. MARVIN H.)
The Rev. Dr. Marvin H. Cave, 82, a Page County native who founded Christian fellowship Church in Alexandria, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, after suffering a heart attack at his home in Fort Myers, Fla.
Dr. Cave served as pastor of Christian Fellowship Church for 28 years until his retirement in 1970. He moved to Fort Myers from Annandale 1 ½ years ago.
Since retiring, Dr. Cave has written gospel literature under the name “The Printed Witness.”
Dr. Cave was born in Page County and was a son of the late George Herbert and Ella Gertrude Kiblinger Cave.
He served as a sergeant in the Army during World War I.
Dr. Cave studied at Pioneer Theological Seminary in Rockford, Ill., where he received bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in theology and an honorary doctor of divinity.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude P. Cave; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred V. Lynch of Miami; a son, Roy W. Cave Sr. of Fairview, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Benes of Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. Alice B. Cave of Washington; Mrs. Hazel McAllister of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Elizabeth Moton of Arlington; a brother, Lynn M. Cave of Charlottesville; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was conducted in Fairfax Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 May 1971***
MARVIN CAVE
Marvin McKinley Cave, 75, of Rt. 2, Stanley died 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at Old Alexandria Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks.
He was born April 14, 1896 in Madison County and was a son of the late Thomas W. and Mattie Lee Cave.
He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and a retired migrant worker.
On Sept. 11, 1920 he married the former Evidell Cave, who survives.
Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Arthur F. Cave and Amos W. Cave, both of Alexandria and Gilbert H. Cave of Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Ina Shaffer and Miss Josie M. Cave, both of Alexandria; one brother, Joshua Cave of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Weaver of Stanley and Mrs. Versie Buracker of Luray and three grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 22, at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. O.L. Martin and the Rev. Calvin Stroupe. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 May 1972
ROSS W. CAVE
Ross Wilson Cave, 58, of Luray died 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient a day. He had been in failing health several years.
He was born Nov. 5, 1913 in Page County and was a son of the late G. Herbert and Ella G. Kiblinger Cave.
On July 4, 1937 he married the former Pearl Wilson, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Deavers of Stanley and Mrs. Eileen Reed of Shenandoah; three brothers, Marvin H. Cave of Annandale, Lynn M. Cave of Baltimore, Md. and Alfred L. Cave of Florida; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Benes of Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. Alice Cave of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Hazel McAllister of Charlottesville and Mrs. Elizabeth Mahon of Arlington and four grandchildren. One daughter, two brothers and one sister are deceased.
The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon, May 1, by the Elder Charles Alderton, Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1973***
Mrs. Cloude (MRS. MARY VA CLOUDE)
Mrs. Mary Virginia Cloude, 71, of 106 W. Main St., Luray, died Friday morning, Jan. 26 at Page Memorial Hospital...
She was a member of the Luray Christian Church.
Mrs. Cloude was born July 4, 1901 in Shenandoah and was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Ora Lucas Kite.
Her husband, C. William Cloude died Sept. 5, 1955.
Surviving are four sons, Ernest L. Cloude of Everett, Pa.; Charles H. Cloude of Sandston, Va.; Willard W. Cloude of Kansas City, Mo. and Lewis R. Cloude of Luray; three daughters, Mrs. Othello (Elizabeth) Garbini of Penns Grove, N.J., Mrs. Santiago (Joann) Nunez of Richmond, and Mrs. Allen (Annabelle) Campbell of Amherst; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Feany of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Irene Miller of Berryville; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
One sister, Eula Sik, and one daughter are deceased.
The funeral was conducted Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. O.L. Martin and the Rev. Thomas Sutton. Burial was in the EUB Cemetery in Shenandoah...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Jan 1978***
EUGENE COMER
Eugene Carlton Comer, 65, of 309 N. Fourth St., Shenandoah died Monday afternoon at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day.
He was born April 6, 1912 in Page County and was a son of Etta Dovel Comer of Rt. 1, Shenandoah and the late Elmer A. Comer.
Mr. Comer was a chemical operator for the Merck Co. in Elkton, from which he retired 2 1/2 years ago. He had been in declining health the past few months.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Shenandoah and a member of Verbena Lodge 42 IOOF.
On April 6, 1932, he married the former Katherine Nichols, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Kinley Comer of Shenandoah; one daughter, Etta Frances Plum of Woodstock; one brother, Walter Comer of Elkton; three sisters, Lucille Stroupe of Falls Church, Louise Stroupe of Luray, and Dorothy DeLoach of Arlington, and five grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at the First Christian Church in Shenandoah by the Rev. Jerry McGlone.
Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Oct 1972***
MRS. LAURA COMER
Mrs. Laura Mildred Comer, 84, of Rt. 1, New Market died Saturday, Oct. 14, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient one week.
Mrs. Comer was born Jan. 12, 1888 at Stanley and was a daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia Cubbage.
She was a member of the Brethren Church.
Her husband, Charles E. Comer, died in 1944.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Cubbage of Stanley and Mrs. Ola Hurt of Etlan.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Andrew Laslo. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in New Market.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 May 1974***
MRS. MARY COMER
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Comer, 81, of Rt. 3, Luray died Monday morning, May 27, at Page Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient three weeks.
Mrs. Comer was born in Page County Nov. 19, 1893 and was a daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Hensley Epard.
On May 20, 1912, she married Willie N. Comer, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Carroll W. Comer of Stanley and Willie N. Comer Jr. of Luray; a daughter, Mrs. D. Benton Long of Elkton; two sisters, Mrs. Lettie Mauck of Strasburg and Mrs. Vida Montgomery of Alexandria; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral in Luray by Elder W.T. Daily and Elder A.F. Sudduth. Burial will be in Alma Baptist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1979***
MRS. MARY COMER
Mrs. Mary Susan Comer, 84, of Shenandoah died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at her home.
Mrs. Comer was born Nov. 30, 1894 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Virgil and Perry Good Stoneberger.
She was married in 1912 to William Vernon Comer, who died in 1968.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Mabel Beaghan of Glen Burnie, Md., Mrs. Ellen Comer of Essex, Md., Mrs. Madeline Comer of Lynchburg and Frances Comer and Mrs. Cerretta Davis, both of Shenandoah; two sons, William M. Comer of Houston, Texas and Hansford Comer of Shenandoah; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Price of Petersburg, Mrs. Mattie Good of Stanley and Mrs. Blanche Stanley of Elkton; a brother, Melvin Stoneberger of Pennsylvania; 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Saturday, Jan. 27, at Mount Lebanon United Church of Christ by the Rev. Thomas D. Sutton and the Rev. Hudson Nuckols. Burial was in Shenandoah Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Nov 1979***
MILTON "PAP" COMER
Milton Amos "Pap" Comer, 86, of Rt. 2, Stanley died Wednesday night, Nov. 21, at Page Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 11, 1893 in Page County and was a son of the late Reuben and Emma Price Comer.
Mr. Comer was a retired carpenter.
A funeral service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Thomas Sutton and the Rev. Alfred Comer. Burial was in the Rhinehart family cemetery at Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Nov 1976
OTIS O. COMER
Otis O. (Peachy) Comer, 48, of 300 Hockman Ave., Shenandoah died Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
He had been a patient there two days.
Mr. Comer was born July 13, 1928 and was a son of John Otis Comer and the late Matilda Smith Comer.
He was lead set-up man for Alliance Manufacturing Co. at Shenandoah and was a member of Grove Hill United Methodist Church.
On Jan. 16, 1953 he married the former Betty Grimsley, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife and father, are a son, Allen O. Comer of Shenandoah; a daughter, Belinda Comer of Shenandoah; two brothers, Jesse Ray Comer of Stanley and John Paul Comer of Shenandoah, and five sisters, Mrs. Doris Long, Mrs. Barbara McDorman, Mrs. Ruth Cave and Miss Nancy Lee Comer, all of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Shirley Jenkins of Stanley.
A funeral service was conducted Saturday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Grove Hill United Methodist Church by the Rev. Harold Webster Jr. and the Rev. David R. Nankivell. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1973***
JACOB COOK
Jacob F. Cook, 79, of Rt. 1, Luray, died 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at the Luray Nursing Home where he had been a patient two weeks...
He was born July 3, 1893 in Page County and was a son of the late Joseph and Lucy Nichols Cook.
Mr. Cook was a farmer and basketmaker and a member of the Pentecostal faith.
He was twice married. His first wife, the former Nellie Nichols preceded him in death. His second wife, the former Evelyn Shifflett, survives.
Surviving, besides his wife, are five sons, Leon, Shannon, Jesse and Charles Cook, all of Luray; Walter Cook of Stanley and a step-son Robert Shifflett of Luray; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Nauman and Miss Elizabeth Cook, both of Luray; Mrs. Frances Gochenour of Stanley; Mrs. Margaret Morris of Harrisonburg, and a stepdaughter, Miss Edna Shifflett of Lynchburg; two brothers, William C. Cook and Max Cook, both of Luray; two sisters, Mrs. Cora L. Dickerson and Mrs. Martha Nichols, both of Lacey Springs; 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. One daughter is deceased.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Lawson Cave and the Rev. Ethel Painter. Burial will be in the family cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Feb 1978***
MRS. DAISY CORBIN
Mrs. Daisy Mae Corbin, 70, of Stephenson died Friday, Jan. 27, at a nursing home there.
She was born Aug. 14, 1907 in Page County and was a daughter of the late Walter and Nancy Nichelson.
Mrs. Corbin was a member of First Baptist Church.
Her husband, Ashby Charles Corbin, is deceased.
She is survived by a son, Charles Corbin of Leesburg; three daughters, Martha Hott of Stephenson, Gladys Shanholtz and Mary C. Seal, both of Winchester; four sisters, Mrs. Lunas Sisk of Winchester, Virgie Corbin of Berryville, Claudie Dodson of Culpeper and Pearl Drummond of Strasburg.
A funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Jones Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery at Berryville.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Feb 1978***
GEORGE CORBIN
George Thurman Corbin, 89, of Luray died Thursday, Jan. 26, at Page Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient a week.
He was born in Madison County Aug. 2, 1888 and was a son of the late Madison and Millie Nicholson Corbin.
Mr. Corbin had been married three times. After his first wife, Mildred Corbin, died he married the former Bertie Nicholson, who died Feb. 4, 1924. His third wife, Beulah Nicholson, died in 1950.
Surviving are two sons, Stanley Corbin of Madison and Virgil F. Corbin of Luray; a daughter, Bertie Burt of Michigan; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Nicholson and Mrs. Maxine Jenkins, both of Madison; and Mrs. Lula Billberry of Baltimore; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral was conducted Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Ermal A. Robinson. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jan 1976
MARVIN CORBIN
Marvin Woody Corbin, 75, of Luray died Monday morning, Jan. 19, at the Towers Nursing Home in Charlottesville.
He was born Feb. 12, 1900 in Madison County and was a son of the late Madison and Mollie Nicholson Corbin.
Mr. Corbin’s wife, Dora Ann Corbin, died Oct. 22, 1961.
Surviving are a son, Austin James Corbin of Stanley, and a brother, George Corbin of Falls Church.
The funeral was conducted Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. Carl Corwin. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Mar 1974***
ORMAND CRAWFORD
Ormand Thomas Crawford, 54, of Luray died Friday afternoon, March 22 at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks...
He was born Jan. 18, 1920 in Greene County and was a son of the late Robert D. and Sigourney Shifflett Crawford.
He was employed by American Viscose Corp. in Front Royal and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Christian Church in Greene County.
On Feb. 8, 1947 he married the former Elizabeth K. Middleton, who survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Steve Crawford of Montana and Robert, Kenneth and Guy Crawford, all of Luray; two daughters, Mrs. Kay Mayes of Luray and Mrs. Silvia Housden of Stanley; two step-sons, Robert Kelley of Luray and Franklin Kelley of Florida; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Roach of Roadsville, and 10 grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Max Fisher. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jan 1972
ARTHUR CUBBAGE
Arthur Cubbage, 72, of Stanley died early Sunday morning, Jan. 9, at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient seven weeks. He had been in failing health about a year.
He was born June 6, 1899 at Stanley and was a son of the late James and Fannie McCoy Cubbage.
On April 19, 1924 he married the former Millie F. Cubbage.
Surviving are three sons, Henry F., Paul R. and Burley J. Cubbage, all of Stanley; three daughters, Mrs. Beulah Cubbage and Mrs. Reva W. Foster, both of Stanley, and Mrs. Eva B. Dovel of Elkton; two brothers, Herbie and Seldon Cubbage, both of New Market; 24 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11, at Leak’s Chapel Church by the Rev. Andrew Lamb and the Rev. Mahlon Hurst, with burial in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Aug 1971***
ERNEST CUBBAGE
Ernest Wilton Cubbage, 81, of Rt.1, Stanley, died 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Page Memorial...
He was born May 25, 1890 in Stanley and was a son of the late James H. and Lydia M. Alger Cubbage.
Mr. Cubbage was a farmer and a member of Leake's Chapel Church of the Brethren.
Bessie Cubbage, whom he married in 1917, survives.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Freeman Cubbage of Stanley; a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Cubbage of Stanley and a brother, Otis Cubbage of Stanley; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters are deceased.
A funeral service was conducted Tuesday at Leake's Chapel by the Rev. Andrew Laslo, the Rev. Mahlon Horst and the Rev. Kenzy Reed. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Oct 1975***
ERNEST CUBBAGE
Ernest Cubbage, 81, of Rt. 1, Stanley died Monday, Oct. 20, at MontVue Nursing Home in Luray, where he had been a patient four months.
He was born Aug. 5, 1894 in Page County and was a son of the late Charles and Verinda Cubbage.
Mr. Cubbage was a retired farmer.
Only Ju.y 4, 1919, he married the former Brownie Esther Lucas, who died Dec. 20, 1964.
Surviving are two sons, Walter and Virgil Cubbage, both of Stanley; five daughters, Mrs. William (Josie) Good, Mrs. Jessie (Flossie) McCoy, Mrs. Nathan (Lucille) McCoy, Mrs. Davis (Maggie) Lucas and Mrs. Shirley (Hilda) Good, all of Stanley; a brother, Dewey Cubbage of Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Lam and Mrs. Bessie Cubbage, both of Stanley; 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Hilliards Chapel Church by the Rev. H.H. Jenkins and the Rev. Mahlon M. Horst. Burial will be in Leake's Chapel Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jul 1976
EVERETT CUBBAGE
Everett Swanson Cubbage, 55, of Rt. 1, Stanley died Friday morning, June 25, at his home.
Page County Sheriff Ray M. Dodson said death resulted from a self-inflicted gun wound.
Mr. Cubbage was born Feb. 14, 1921 in Page County and was a son of the late William and Nannie Cubbage.
He was a clerk at Luray Caverns and a member of Stanley Baptist Church.
On Sept. 28, 1945, he married the former Ruby Moss, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Everett S. Cubbage Jr., of Richmond; two brothers, Grant and Lake Cubbage, both of Stanley; a sister, Mrs. Vada Stoneberger of Stanley, and a granddaughter.
The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon, June 27, at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray by the Rev. O. Wendell Smith and the Rev. Andrew Laslo. Burial was in Leake’s Chapel Cemetery at Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jun 1972
FLOYD CUBBAGE
Floyd William Cubbage, 61, of Stanley was found dead near home Sunday morning, June 11. He had been cutting trees Saturday afternoon and had apparently died then of a heart attack, the Page County coroner said Sunday.
Mr. Cubbage had worked 15 years for Rockingham Poultry at Broadway.
He was born Aug. 5, 1910 in Page County and was a son of the late Hubert and Emma Housden Cubbage.
Surviving are two sisters, Miss Myrtle Cubbage and Miss Ada B. Cubbage, both of Stanley.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Leaks Chapel at Stanley and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Oct 1971***
JOHN CUBBAGE
John Cubbage, 79, of Rt. 1, Stanley died 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Page Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks.
He was born Dec. 16, 1891 in Page County and was a son of the late Charles and Renday Cubbage.
Mr. Cubbage was a farmer and a member of Leake's Chapel Church of the Brethren.
His wife, the former Viola Virginia Lucas, died May 11 of this year.