Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
H. Earl Price
H. Earl Price, 74, went to be with Our Lord on August 28, 2003, at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Born November 4, 1928, in Union, S.C., he was the son of the late Frank and Lillie Waldrop Price; two brothers, George and Arthur Price; and a sister, Frances Henderson, also preceded him in death.
He owned and operated "Earl’s Gun Shop" for 13 years, was an active competitive shooter and gun enthusiast. He was Past President of Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club as well as a Honorary Life Member, and a life member of National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mary Riley Price; his children, Ann Sacre, and her husband James of Louisa, Debbie Hill, and her husband Buddy of Scottsville, Wayne Price, and his wife Terry of Waynesboro, and Gail Dill, and her husband Danny of Spartanburg, S.C.; a brother Lawrence Price, and his wife Shirley; five sisters, Marie Atkinson, and her husband Donald, Margie Cope, and her husband Harold, Lily Garner, and her husband Julian, Minnie McGraw, and her husband Ken, Betty Mallet, and her husband Vick, all of Union, S.C.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and pet, Chubby.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, at Hill & Wood Chapel with the Rev. Rick Sadler officiating. Interment
will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens
Those who wish may make contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mtn. Place Charlottesville, Va. 22911, or Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160 Charlottesville, Va. 22907.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles A. Thornhill
Charles Ashby Thornhill, 77, of Rappahannock, died Friday, August 29, 2003, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1926, in Slate Mills, to the late Charles Henry Thornhill, and Lucy Elizabeth Bailey Thornhill.
Mr. Thornhill retired from Rochester Rope Corporation after 39 years as a rope maker.
Mr. Thornhill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Johnston Thornhill; and four daughters, Anne Carpenter, and her husband Ronald, of Reva, Nancy Boyd, and her husband, Ronnie of Madison, Mary Jane Gray, and her husband Arthur, of Culpeper, and Linda Thornhill of Charlottesville; he is also survived by four grandchildren, Holly Baker, Ashby Carpenter, Justin Boyd, and Joseph Winfield; additional survivors include a brother, Thomas Lindsey Thornhill, and his wife Lottie, of Boston; he is also survived by his beloved dog Tommy. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Elizabeth Moran; a brother, Joseph Winfield.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 1, 2003, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Mrs. Thornhill residence.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Fairview cemetery, with Rev. Virgil Wilson officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Abrahansen
Barbara Ann Patterson Abrahansen, 71, died at her residence at the Meadows, in Crozet, Va. She was the daughter of the late Earl S. Patterson and Mary W. Patterson. She was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Jane Owens, and two Brothers, Edward Carlton Patterson, and J.D. Patterson.
Barbara is survived by four sons, J.J. Abrahansen and wife Susanne of Copenhage, Denmark, Christian Abrahansen of Paris, France, Scott Abrahansen of Texas, and Steven Abrahansen, and wife Alice of Georgia; also four grandchildren, Steven, Mani, Justin and Christine; she is also survived by three brothers, Stanley Patterson, Franklin Patterson, and wife Beulah, and Roger Patterson and wife Patsy; three sisters, Katherine P. Coffee and husband Paul, Dorothy P. Jones, and husband James, and Grace P. Morris, and husband David.
Anderson Funeral Service of Crozet is in charge of arrangements which will be at a later date.
Mary Bell Beasley
Mary Bell Beasley, 89, of Stanardsville passed away August 26, 2003, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was born April 1, 1914, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Mamie Lawson Collier, and Ed Collier, and Willie Morris. Her first husband was the late Davis Shifflett, her second husband was the late Linnie Beasley. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Luther Shifflett and Randolph Shifflett.
She is survived by five sons, James Shifflett, and wife Thelma of Orange, Harmon Shifflett, and wife Lucille, Kenny Shifflett and wife Audrey, Howard Shifflett, and wife Doris, and Leon Beasley, and wife Carla, all of Ruckersville; two daughters, Hattie Brill, and husband Michael, and Joyce Wheeler, and husband John of Stanardsville; two stepdaughters, Esther Abel of Fredericksburg, and Eunice Shifflett of Stanardsville; two sisters, Della Byram, and husband Bruce, and Arlene Byram and husband Earl of Orange; 26 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church, with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Robert Akers and Brother Ellis Roach will officiate. The family suggest memorial contributions be given in her name to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, Va. 22973. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.
Clara M. Clark
Clara M. Clark, Of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Fenton, Mich., passed away peacefully August 19, 2003.
She was born July 7, 1923, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Harry and Anna McGrath Ayars. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Theresa Spohn and Gladys Higgins and a special uncle, Charles McGrath, all of Flint, Mich. She leaves behind her beloved husband and best friend of 61 years, Robert Lee Clark . They sure started something with 7 children, 22 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.
Their children and spouses are Robert and Jeanne Clark of Aspen, Colo., Gary and Josie Clark of Charlottesville, Michael and Irene Clark of Kent’s Store, Patricia and Dennis Harbin of Trevilians, Jeanne Hargraves of Charlottesville, Kathleen Clark also of Charlottesville, Richard and Cindy Clark of Cordell, Ga.
Grandchildren are Kristina Weiland, Suzanne Flory, Belinda Clark, Anthony Clark, Christian Clark, Ashley Clark, Amanda Clark, Michael Clark, Philip Clark, Amy Rangel, Denise Beynon, Lori Carpenter, Beau Harbin, Wade Harbin, Gregory Hargreaves, Kelly Hargreaves, Jaclyn Clark-Covert, Monica Clark-Covert, Erica Clark-Covert, Meghann Clark, Sean Clark and Jillian Clark.
Great-Grandchildren are Gavin Weiland, Bridger Flory, Logan Clark, Taylor Clark, Jessica Clark, Jason Clark, Brianna Rangel, Cheyenne Rangel, Riley Beynon, Dylan Beynon, Renee Campbell, Joshua Campbell and Rowan Harbin.
She also leaves two sisters, Anna Halpin and Evelyn Ayars both of Michigan along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Meldrum Mortuary of Mesa Arizona, handled arrangements.
Esther M. Coleman
Esther Montague Coleman, 81, of 5243 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford, Va. died Thursday, August 28, 2003, at her residence.
She was born January 5, 1922, in Charlottesville, Va., daughter of John Jay Coleman and Virginia Lee Coleman.
She received her Bachelor Degree from Longwood College, and Masters and Doctorate in Education from the University of Virginia.
Miss Coleman was a longtime Medical Technologist for Dr. Andrew McLaughlin. She taught chemistry at Waynesboro High School. She was a member of Rockfish Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Jean Strafford of Waynesboro; two nephews, Richard and John Strafford, both of Richmond.
Funeral services will be private. There will be no public viewing or visitation at McDow Funeral Home. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Rodney L. Davis Jr.
Investigator Sgt. Rodney Lee Davis, Jr., 30, died August 26, 2003, in the line of duty.
Born January 26, 1973, in Newport News, Va., son of Becky and Joe Angle of Carrollton, Ill., and the late Rodney Lee Davis Sr. of Gloucester, Va. He was preceded in death by grandfather Sidell Bridgewater, of Carrollton, Ill., and a step-sister Jacque Strunk.
A loving and devoted father and husband, he is survived by his wife, Kimberly A. Davis; sons, Logan Patrick Davis, Wade Christian Davis, and a third son, Rodney Lee Davis III, who will be born in November, his grandmother Amelia Bridgewater of Carrollton, Ill., and his mother and father-in-law; E.C. "Mac" and Diane McClintock of Ruckersville, Va.
Rodney was an Officer with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department for 2 ½ years, having been recently promoted to Sergeant. He was a member of the Greene County Swat Team and the Greene County Search & Rescue Group. Rodney attended the First Christian Church in Charlottesville.
He is also survived by two sisters; Kim Meyer of Greenfield, Ill., and Michelle Zuskin of Newport News, Va.; step-sisters, Karen Angle of Grafton, Ill., Angie Hartshorn of Elsah, Ill., Jennifer Graham of Carrollton, Ill., and Tracy Strunk of South Carolina; a half brother, Joey Angle of Carrollton, Ill.; sister-in-law, Melanie McClintock of Ruckersville; a brother-in-law, Paul McClintock and his wife Kristie of Centreville, Va.; and a host of family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, August 31, 2003, at First Baptist Church, 735 Park St., Charlottesville, with Mr. E.C. "Mac" McClintock officiating. Interment
will be private.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Rodney L. Davis Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 248, Stanardsville, VA 22973.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Georgia L. Johnson
Georgia Lee Johnson, 39, of Henry Avenue, Charlottesville, died suddenly at home of a heart attack on Sunday, August 24, 2003.
Georgia Lee "The Motherbeast" was born August 19, 1964, in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she resided on and off until moving to the Charlottesville area in the fall of 2000. She was known and loved by many as a true romantic, full of endless passion, tireless strength, and a heart too big for its container. She may also be recalled as an avid lover of animals, a keeper of many pets, and indiscriminately a friend to all living things. Her professions included singer, songwriter, poet, police dispatcher, writer, photographer, defender of social justice, advocate of consumer rights, lover, fighter, and invaluably dedicated mother. As has been said, "to know her is to love her."
She is survived by loving son and dear friend, Christopher R. Coello; long-loving parents, Judge William C. Johnson Jr., and Elfreda S. Johnson; ever supportive siblings, W. J. Temple Johnson, Caroline Johnson Bellis, and Thomas W. C. Johnson; inspired nieces, Jennifer Bellis, Corey Bellis, and Jessica Coello; best and only sister-in-law, Kimberly Coello; pampered kitties Maggie, Q, and Urchin; the only bird that can sing, "Low Rider" and "Beethoven’s 5th" in the same medley – Camus; and her irreplaceable beloved soul mate and Knight in Shining Armor, Marshal Ronningen.
A private family gathering will be held to celebrate her life and the wonderful and priceless impact she made on our lives.
Donations can be made to the Charlottesville SPCA, FOCUS Women’s Group and Battered Women’s Center.
H. Earl Price
H. Earl Price, 74, went to be with Our Lord on August 28, 2003, at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Born November 4, 1928, in Union, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank and Lillie Waldrop Price. Two brothers, George and Arthur Price, and a sister, Frances Henderson, also preceded him in death.
He owned and operated "Earl’s Gun Shop" for 13 years, was an active competitive shooter and gun enthusiast. He was Past President of Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club as well as a Honorary Life Member, and a life member of National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mary Riley Price; his children, Ann Sacre and her husband James of Louisa, Debbie Hill and her husband Buddy of Scottsville, Wayne Price and his wife Terry of Waynesboro, and Gail Dill and her husband Danny of Spartanburg, S.C.; a brother, Lawrence Price and his wife Shirley; five sisters, Marie Atkinson and her husband Donald, Margie Cope and her husband Harold, Lily Garner and her husband Julian, Minnie McGraw and her husband Ken, Betty Mallet and her husband Vick, all of Union, S.C.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren and pet, Chubby.
The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2003, at Hill & Wood Chapel with the Rev. Rick Sadler officiating. Interment
will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens
Those who wish may make contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mtn. Place Charlottesville, Va. 22911 or Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160 Charlottesville, Va. 22907. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Esther M. Coleman
Esther M. Coleman, of Afton, a longtime teacher for the Waynesboro Public Schools, died Thursday August 28, 2003, at her residence. Complete arrangements will be announced by McDow Funeral Home in Waynesboro.
Mary Bell Beasley
Mary Bell Beasley, 89, of Stanardsville, passed away August 26, 2003, at a Charlottesville Hospital. She was born April 1, 1914, in Greene County, a daughter of the late Mamie Lawson Collier, and Ed Collier, and Willie Morris. Her first husband was the late Davis Shifflett, her second husband was the late Linnie Beasley, she is also preceded in death by two sons, Luther Shifflett and Randolph Shifflett.
She is survived by five sons, James Shifflett, and wife Thelma, of Orange, Harmon Shifflett, and wife Lucille, Kenny Shifflett, and wife Audrey, and Howard Shifflett, and wife Doris, and Leon Beasley, and wife, Carla all of Ruckersville; two daughters, Hattie Brill, and husband Michael, and Joyce Wheeler, and husband, John of Stanardsville; two stepdaughters, Esther Abel of Fredericksburg, and Eunice Shifflett of Stanardsville; two sisters, Della Byram and husband Bruce, and Arlene Byram and husband Earl of Orange; 26 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August, 30, 2003, at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church, with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Robert Akers and Brother Ellis Roach will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening, at the church.
The family suggest memorial contributions be given in her name to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2003, Stanardsville, Va. 22973. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.
George Earl Davis
George Earl Davis, 56, of Richmond, formerly of Orange, died Monday, August 25, 2003, at his residence. Born in Orange County, he was the son of the late Samuel Davis.
Survivors include his mother, Edna Davis Saunders, of New York City; five daughters, Laura Greene of Orange, Kimberly Jacobs of Norfolk, Shawnika Madison of Gordonsville, Regina of Richmond, and Rosalyn Morton of Newport News; one son, George Lamont Morton of Richmond; three brothers, Joseph and Lewis Davis of Orange, and Randolph Davis of Rapidan; six sisters, Shirley Davis of Richmond, Isabelle Price of Springfield, Va., Louise Brock of Barboursville, Dorothy Johnson of Richmond, Rosalyn Henry of Brooklyn N.Y., Darlene and Lisa Sauders, both of New York City; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 2 p.m., from the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with interment in Westview cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.
Rodney L. Davis Jr.
Investigator Sgt. Rodney Lee Davis, Jr., 30, died August 26, 2003, in the line of duty.
Born January 26, 1973, in Newport News, Va., son of Becky and Joe Angle of Carrollton, Ill., and the late Rodney Lee Davis Sr. of Gloucester, Va. He was preceded in death by grandfather Sidell Bridgewater, of Carrollton, Ill., and a step-sister Jacque Strunk.
A loving and devoted father and husband, he is survived by his wife, Kimberly A. Davis; sons, Logan Patrick Davis, Wade Christian Davis, and a third son, Rodney Lee Davis III, who will be born in November, his grandmother Amelia Bridgewater of Carrollton, Ill.; and his mother and father-in-law; E.C. "Mac" and Diane McClintock of Ruckersville, Va.
Rodney was an Officer with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department for 2 ½ years, having been recently promoted to Sergeant. He was a member of the Greene County Swat Team and the Greene County Search & Rescue Group. Rodney attended the First Christian Church in Charlottesville.
He is also survived by two sisters; Kim Meyer of Greenfield, Ill., and Michelle Zuskin of Newport News, Va.; step-sisters, Karen Angle of Grafton, Ill., Angie Hartshorn of Elsah, Ill., Jennifer Graham of Carrollton, Ill., and Tracy Strunk of South Carolina; a half brother, Joey Angle of Carrollton, Ill.; sister-in-law, Melanie McClintock of Ruckersville; a brother-in-law; Paul McClintock and his wife Kristie of Centreville, Va.; and a host of family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, August 31, 2003, at First Baptist Church, 735 Park St., Charlottesville, with Mr. E.C. "Mac" McClintock officiating. Interment
will be private.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday evening at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Rodney L. Davis Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 248, Stanardsville, Va. 22973.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Mae Eddins
Virginia Mae Eddins, 79, also known as "Jenny", formerly a resident of the Evergreen Nursing Home, died on August 25, 2003, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born November 4, 1923, in Albemarle County, she was the oldest daughter of the late E.T. Shifflett and Anna P. Shifflett. She was predeceased by her husband’s W.G. Leake Sr., E.C. Moser, and Z.T. Eddins, also a stepdaughter, Maria M. Burney.
She is survived by her son, Willlliam G. Leake Jr.(Bill), and his friend, Mary Clatterbuck, of Barboursville; her daughters, Joyce L. Fisher, and Judith A. Nicely and her husband, Gordon, of Ruckersville; a stepdaughter, Dollie G. Smith, of North Carolina; three granddaughters, Cheryl L. Martino, Rebecca (Becky) F. Harlow, and Lorie A. Kestner; four grandson, Jeff S. Leake, Barry D. Leake, J.C. Arnold, and Robert (Roby) Fisher; sixteen great grandchildren; her sister, Vera E. Shifflett, of Charlottesville, and Louise E. Shifflett, of Barboursville; numerous nieces, nephews, and other devoted family and friends. She was a devoted Mom and homemaker, she was dearly loved by her family and will be missed by all that knew her, she was a dear Aunt and a Mother to all.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, Dyke, Va. with Rev. Rob Morris officiating. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery on route 615. Following the burial there will be food and fellowship in the church hall. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at the Evergreen Nursing Home, and to the Martha Jefferson Hospital for both their care and attention. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.
Roosevelt L. Jones
Roosevelt "Butchie" Lewis Jones, departed this life, August 18, 2003, in Modesto, Calif. He was born August 8, 1946, the seventh of eight children to the late Cora and Watson Jones of Buckingham County, Va., he was preceded in death by his brother Obediah Jones; a sister, Maggielean Jones Nicholas, both of Charlottesville, Va.
He leaves to mourn his memory his wife of five years Nya Tran Jones; two sons from a marriage to Valarie Auston, of Philadelphia Pa., Kyle and Kevin Jones of San Jose Calif.; a sister, Cora "Dolly" Tillman and her husband, Warren, of San Jose Calif.; three brothers, Lacey Jones Sr., and his wife, Julia, and Arthur Jones of Charlottesville, Va., and William A. Jones and wife, Linda, of Virginia Beach, Va.; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Upon completion of his education at Burley High School, he was drafted into the United States Army in 1966, where he served and was honorably discharged in 1969. He acquired a position with the United States Postal Service upon his discharge and served for 30 years until his retirement in San Jose, Calif., in 2002.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 11 a.m., at Zion Union Baptist Church, 1052 Preston Ave. Charlottesville, Va. Oak Hill Funeral Home of San Jose, Calif., is in charge of arrangements.
