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The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 31, 1998
ALICE ROSEMARY BATTEN
Alice Rosemary Batten, 63, of Stanardsville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was born Dec. 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Moten and Addie Lewis Shifflett. She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Coffey and her husband, John, of Chesterfield, and Angela Shifflett and her husband, Irving, of Stanardsville; two sons, Sammy Batten of Chesterfield, and John Batten and his wife, Rhonda, of Ruckersville; two sisters, Nettie Shifflett and her husband, Roy, of Stanardsville, and Ellen Humphreys and her husband, Charles, of Waynesboro; two brothers, Ellis Shifflett and his wife, Doris, of Towson, Md., and Roy Shifflett and his wife, Arlene, of Charlottesville; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Batten was a member of the Blue Ridge Horse Club. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren with interment at the church cemetery. The Rev. C.C. Kurtz will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque. The family suggests memorial contributions to be given to Evergreen Church of the Brethren, c/o Jake Harlow Hr., 84 Childs Road, Stanardsville, Va., 22973. Mrs. Batten’s children would like to say a special thanks to her brother, Roy Shifflett, for his devotion and friendship during her life.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, May 7, 2018
EARL JASON BATTEN
Earl Jason Batten, 92, of Grottoes, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at King's Daughters' Health & Rehabilitation in Staunton. Earl was born in Rockingham County on April 21, 1926, a son of the late Sadie Bessie (Via) and Allen Jackson Batton. He was one of the founding owners of Batton Brothers Store and Garage and had owned and operated Jollett Springs Trailer Court. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean conflict. On March 6, 1982, he was united in marriage to Mary (Wade) Batten, who survives. Earl is also survived by sister, Betty McGee of Grottoes; brother, Sam Batton of Grottoes; sister-in-law, Goldie Batton of Grottoes; five stepchildren and two step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by brothers, Clarence, Edward, Winston and Herbert Batton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Augusta Memorial Park in Waynesboro with Pastor Tim Munson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Grottoes Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 498, Grottoes, VA 24441, and/or Virginia Joint Forces Honor Guard, 1800 Baylors Lane, Petersburg, VA 23805. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.johnsonfs.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 16, 1962
EMMA B. BATTEN GARRISON
Mrs. Emma B. Garrison, 83, of Mt. Fair died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Walton, of Doylesville. She was the widow of Austin J. Garrison who died April 26, 1958. Born June 6, 1879 in Albemarle County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Mary Dunn Batten. Surviving are five sons, Dallas Garrison of Hershey, Pa., Fountain Garrison of Baltimore, Md., Paul, Luther and Davis Garrison of Mt. Fair; four other daughters, Mrs. Arnie Garrison of Afton, Mrs. Lottie Via of Hershey, Pa., Mrs. Mary Via of Harrisburg, Pa., and Mrs. Elsie Coleman of Mt. Fair; two brothers, Otis Batten of Martinsburg, WVA, Lewis Batten of Waynesboro; five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Sandridge, Mrs. Vertie Sandridge and Mrs. Laura Gentry of Crozet, Mrs. Lilly Coleman of Mt. Fair and Mrs. Norma McAllister of Staunton; 54 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday at Brown Cove Methodist Church, with burial in Mt. Moriah Methodist Church Cemetery, White Hall.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Nov. 7, 1960
EMMETT B. BATTEN
Emmett B. Batten, 72, of Boonesville, a retired farmer died Friday night at Blue Ridge Sanitarium after a long illness. He was born in Albemarle County on May 24, 1888, son of the late John H. and Mamie Dunn Batten. His first wife, the former Ottie Haney, died a number of years ago, and his second wife, the former Fannie Powell, died Jun 28, 1956. He is survived by three sons by his first wife, Roy T. Batten, Charles E. Batten and Orlando Batten, all of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters by his first wife, Mrs. Charles Mundy of Redline, Pa., and Mrs. Joseph Zublick of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter by his second wife, Mrs. Thomas Shifflett of Boonesville; a sister, Mrs. Percy Sandridge of Free Union; and 16 grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Wesley Methodist Church at Free Union, with burial in the church cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA Mon,, Aug 8, 1983
GEORGE W. BATTEN
George W. Batten, 85, of Goochland, died Sunday night in a Richmond nursing home.  He was a retired farm manager and was the son of the late Edward H. and Emma Marshall Batten.  Survived by his wife, Delia Batten of Mineral; one son, Wallace H. Batten of Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Cordia Watson of Arizona, Mrs. Alice D. Smith of Goochland, and Mrs. Patricia B. Lloyd of Mineral; one brother E. Hampton Batten of Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Lawson of Alexandria, Mrs. Elizabeth Via of Grottoes; four granddaughters; three grandsons; five great grandchildren.  Funeral will be at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church near Red Hill Va. 2 p.m. Tuesday with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens.  Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville, in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 25, 1991
HOMER EMORY "EDDY" BATTEN
Homer Emory "Eddy" Batten, 75, a longtime Alexandria resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1991, in Mt. Vernon Hospital. Mr. Batten was born Aug 17, 1915, in Batesville, and had lived in that area until 1955. He then went to the Alexandria area and worked as a general contractor. He was the son of the late James Monroe Batten and Lucie Gough Batten. He is survived by his wife, Ione Birckhead Batten of Alexandria, formerly of Proffit, two daughters, Gloria Dawn Johnson and Barbara Lynn Batten, and one son, Larry Arthur Batten, all of the northern Virginia area; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, at 7 p.m. today. Interment will be at noon Saturday in Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 5, 1941
JESSIE DAVIS BATTEN
Funeral rites for Jessie Davis Batten, who died Wednesday in Richmond after an operation following a long period of ill health, was held at 2 o'clock today in the First Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Batten was born and reared in Brown's Cove and was the son of William D. and Mary Dunn Batten and was 55 years of age. He married Miss Margaret Garver also of Brown's Cove, who survives with four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Cason, Mrs. Ruby Bassett, Mrs. Nina Collier and Mrs. Dorothy Chapman, one son, Raymond J. Batten and five grandchildren. He also leaves four brothers, W. T. Batten of Staunton, Lewis Batten of Waynesboro, Henry Batten of Carter's Bridge and Otis Batten of Martinsburg, W. Va. and six sisters, Mrs. Austin Garrison, Mrs. L. K. Sandridge, Mrs. Moses Chapman and Mrs. Everett McAllister all of Brown's Cove and Mrs. P. J. Gentry and Mrs. Cole W. Sandridge of Crozet.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Nov. 21, 2008
JOHN SAMUEL BATTEN
John Samuel Batten, 90, of White Hall, Virginia, and Heritage Hall Health Care died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Heritage Hall where he had made his home since June, 2005. He was born in Albemarle County, September 12, 1918, to the late John Batten and Florence Walton Batten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Hattie Frazier Batten; his brothers Vernon, Charles "Jack", Russell, William and a sister, Polly Gibson. He is survived by two sons, Hollis S. Batten and his wife, Betty, of Buckingham County, Virginia, Robert Batten and his wife, Donna, of Earlysville, Virginia; a daughter, Florence Bruce and her husband, Pete, of White Hall, Virginia; five grandsons, Steve, Hollis Jr. "H.B.", John II, Chad and Stacey; two great-grandsons, Travis Batten and Sam Batten; one great-granddaughter, Linda Dawn; two step grandchildren, Tammi Oliva and Brad Clore; one brother, Herbert Batten and his wife, Lilly, of Dyke, Virginia; one sister-in-law, Bobbi Cook and her husband, Bernard, of Waynesboro, Virginia; many nieces and nephews including special nieces, Paula D'Ambrosia of New York, Juanita Garrison and Dorothy McAllister and special nephews, Paul Walton, Claude Walton, James Thomas, Roy Batten and James Gibson. He was devoted to his family and was a foster parent for numerous years to 38 foster children. He was a farmer for 25 years for Harry Clark until Mr. Clark's death and then continued many years as a farmer for Dr. Payne of Garth Road and Dr. Summey of Millington Road until his retirement. He also enjoyed many evenings helping his neighbors and his son Robert on his farm in Earlysville, Virginia before his illness. He leaves his beloved dog, Ranger in the care of his grandsons Stacey and Chad. He was a member of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Hall for their many years of devotion and care. A special thanks to Chrystal Dean, Linda Dickinson, Angela Dickerson, Bessie Earhart, Crystal Davis, Isiah Walker and Ernest Jones, Dana Shifflett and of course, Tina Rutt. Everyone at Heritage was special to our Dad and we thank you for your care through the years. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2008, at Moriah United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris McClain officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Teague Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Heritage Hall Health Care Center, 505 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jul. 26, 1982
LEMMEY G. BATTEN
Lemmy G. Batten, 69, of Route 1, North Garden died at his home Sunday [July 25, 1982] Afternoon. Born in Albemarle County on Oct. 12, 1912, he was the son of the late Andrew F. and Lillie Estes Batten. He was a member of Browns Cove Methodist Church and the retired owner of Batten's Grocery on Rt. 29 South. Survived by his wife Lizzie F. Batten; one daughter, Lula M. Garrison of Baltimore, Md; two sons, Harrison L. Batten and George E. Batten, both of Charlottesville; two sisters, Viola Garrison of White Hall and Effie Gibson of Ivy; 9 grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Joseph W. Teague Chapel, the Rev. J. S. Colvin officiating with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

The Washington Post and Times Herald, Washington DC, Sep. 23, 1961
LESSIE C. BATTEN
On Thursday, September 21, 1961, at the residence of her sister-in-law, Route 1, Box 843, Alexandria, Va., Lessie C. Batten of Keswick, Va., wife of Ervin M. Batten, mother of B. H. (Jim) and Elwood J. Batten, Mrs. Eva B. Crickenberger and Mrs. Shirley B. Cain; sister of Mrs. hazel Shiflett, Mrs. Twittie Frazier, Mrs. Mae Garrison, Mrs. Frances Shiflett, Mrs. Grace Eusler, Miss Ruby Jessie and Dorothy garrison, Whit, Thomas and Earl Garrison, Funeral services will be held from the Preddy Funeral Home, Charlottesville, Va. Interment Charlottesville, VA. Note: Born - Oct. 5, 1903, buried - Mt. Moriah Methodist Church Cemetery.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 14, 2005
LIZZIE F. BATTEN
Lizzie Frances Batten, 92, of Louisa, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at her home. Born October 3, 1912, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Susan Batten McCauley. Her husband Lemmy G. Batten also preceded her in death. She was a member of Brown's Cove Methodist Church and worked as a seamstress for the Blind Shop for 16 years. Survivors include he children, Harrison Batten of Gordonsville, Va.; George Batten and Lula Melton, both of Louisa County; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren; and a special nephew, Raymond Batten and his wife, Helen of Hyattsville, MA. The family will receive friends this from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005, at Hill & Wood Chapel with the Rev. Bob Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jun. 4, 2007
LUCILLE G. BATTEN
Lucille G. Batten, 81, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, June 2, 2007. Born March 29, 1926, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Garrison Gibson and was the wife of the late Russel E. Batten. Mrs. Batten retired from Acme Visible Records. She is survived by her daughter, Rosa Lee McAllister and her husband, Richard; two grandchildren, Richard Lee McAllister and his wife, Pam, and Rebecca "Becky" Courtney and her husband, Keith; one great -grandchild, Christina Courtney; one sister, Arlene Tolbert and her husband, Dave; two brothers, Paul Gibson and his wife, Irene, and Johnny Gibson and his wife, Shirley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at the Free Union Church of the Brethren, with Reverend Pat Mellott officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2007, at the Teague Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to DaVita Inc., 1800 Timberwood Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA 22911, or to the Free Union Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 213, Free Union, VA 22940. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.

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LUCY ANN BATTEN
Lucy Ann batten of Goochland died Thursday, August 28, 1975. She is survived by her husband, Wallace H. Batten; four sisters, Mrs. Barbara Moneymaker, Mrs. Margaret Hansel, Mrs. Nellie Haynie, and Mrs. Grace Heathwell; two brothers, Robert Lawson, and Herman Morris. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family requests that contributions may be made to Goochland Rescue Squad. Woody Funeral Home Parham Chapel of 1771 Parham Rd. Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 20, 2001
MARJORIE ANN BATTEN SHIFFLETT
Marjorie Ann Batten Shifflett, 62, of Boonesville, departed this life on Thursday, April 19, 2001, at her daughter's home. Born May 29, 1938, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Batten and Fannie Powell Batten. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Mundy and Agnes Zublick; and by three brothers, Roy, Charles and Orlando Batten. Mrs. Shifflett was a member of Gentry's United Methodist Church. Marjorie was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Jefferson Shifflett of Boonesville; three daughters, Gloria McCauley and her husband, Marvin, of Ruckersville, Caroline Curtis and her husband, Robert, of Dyke, and Beverly Funk and her husband, Berlin, of Boonesville; and by seven grandchildren, Ashley and Ryan McCauley, A.J. Vernon, Brandon Curtis, Justin Henke, and Logan and Brittany Funk; and by a host of friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church at Prize Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will follow in Prize Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home. In addition to flowers, those friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911. The family would like to express a special thanks to Drew Yeannakis and Dr. Bruce Campbell for their care and concern during Marjorie's illness.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 21, 2002
PEARL SHIFFLETT BATTEN PYLES
Pearl Batten Pyles, 90, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in a local nursing home. Born May 22, 1912, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eliza Shifflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Floyd Batten and Wally Pyles. Pearl was employed at Ix's Silk Mill, however she was better known as the Avon Lady, and was a member of Monticello Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her three daughters, Helen Roberts and her husband, David, Lucille Hutchinson, and Odie Gibbs and her husband, Richard; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at Teague Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday morning at the Teague Chapel with the Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff at Trinity Mission for all their care and compassion shown to Mrs. Pyles. The family suggests that memorials be made to a favorite charity. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Mar. 2, 2015
RUSSELL DAVIS BATTEN

Russell Davis Batten, 75, of Barboursville, West Virginia, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville by Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born January 20, 1940, in Charlottesville, Virginia, a son of the late Vernon and Eunice Walton Batten. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Pauley Batten. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Jonathan Appell of Barboursville; two step-daughters, Sherrie Lahon of Barboursville W.Va. and Sheila Rush of Newport News, Va.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and Ron Harlow of Palmyra, Va., Gloria and Franklin Smith of Wilmington, N.C., and Anna and Paul Johnson of Lawton, Okla; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vernon and Barbara Batten of Crozet, Va., and Grover and Susan Batten of Richmond, Va.; aunt, Alma Gibson of Crozet, Va.; uncle, Herbert Batten of Dyke, Va.; grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Valerie Sweany Watts, Matt Lambe, Glenn Dodds, Jonathan Appell, and Jason Dodds; and great-grandchildren, Cameron Watts, Madison Sweany, Aaron Bills and Katie Dodds. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace .

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Aug. 25, 2006
SHIRLEY D. BATTEN
Shirley D. Batten, 71, of Gordonsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord and her loved ones that went before her, on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at her home with her loved ones around her. Shirley fought a long and courageous battle of a very devastating disease for 61/2 years, with the most devastating being the loss of her eye sight. Shirley was born March 7, 1935, in Albemarle County. She was the daughter of the late Zack and Virginia Dunn of Albemarle County. She graduated from Broadus Wood High School in Earlysville, Virginia. She retired from University of Virginia Medical Records department, after 16 years of service. Shirley was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved the Lord and all of his beautiful creations and was a member of Maple Grove Christian Church. She was the rock of her family and always loved bringing her family together for the holidays and other family gatherings. Shirley loved to read the Bible, Danielle Steele books, and the newspaper. She loved working and playing with her flowers and gardening with her "Honey Pete". She always loved to spend time with all of her family and friends either at her home or theirs. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and very devoted husband of 31 of the happiest years of her life, Harrison "Pete" "Honey" Batten; her five loving and devoted children, for whom she never stopped mothering and being there for, from day one. David Marshall and Gail of Ruckersville, Glenda Marshall of Gordonsville, Becky Oakerson of Charlottesville, Ray Marshall and his wife, Tracy (mom's "other daughter") of Ruckersville, Darlene Cummings and her husband, Calvin, of Charlottesville, and her stepson, Donnie Batten and his wife, Barbara, of Jacksonville, Florida. She also leaves to cherish her memories, her 10 loving grandchildren, Shane Marshall of Ruckersville, Davra Taylor and her husband, Ritchie, of Ruckersville, Mike Wills and his girlfriend, Amanda, of Gordonsville, Maggie Castro of Charlottesville, Brittany Marshall (her "Little Angel") of Ruckersville, Jessica Cummings (her "little red head" currently serving a mission in Peru, Christen Cummings of Danville, Derek, Seth (her "dancing partner"), and Nicholas Cummings, all of Charlottesville. Her seven stepgrandchildren, Davie, Joseph, Deanne, Amy and Matthew, all of Jacksonville, Florida and Ashley and Matthew Oakerson of Ruckersville; her four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Caleb Marshall, and Olivia and Alyssa Taylor of Ruckersville; her three step-great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Gabrielle, and Dylan of Jacksonville, Florida. Her eight loving, supportive siblings, Odell Dunn and his wife, Helen, of Charlottesville, Dot Kirby of Florence, South Carolina, Jean Dudley of Chesterfield, Virginia, Roy Dunn and his wife, Peggy, of Richmond, Virginia, Athlene Goolsby and her husband, Lee, of Afton, Kathlene Deane of The Plains, Virginia, Audrey Goolsby and her husband, "Bud", of Afton, and Cora Horn of Charlottesville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother that died either at birth or shortly thereafter. She is also survived by her stepmother, Lillian Dunn; and her two stepbrothers, Norman and Newton Morris, and a stepsister, Rachel Jekins, all of Crozet, Virginia. Shirley is also survived by many loving and supportive nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a very special friend of the family. Barbara Stotelmyer, who was always there for her and the family throughout her illness. The family would like to express their gratitude and to thank Dr. Jeannie Densmore and her nurse, Valerie, for all of their loving care. The staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital (S6 & S7), Dr. Lisa Illig, Chaplain Suzanne Smith, the hospitalist and the wonderful nurses, chaplain, and social worker of The Hospice of the Piedmont, whom all were involved in the last days of care of our mother. Martha Jefferson Homecare Nurses and Mom's therapist, Lisa Lewis, for the many times they were there to help get mom well and strong again after her many trips to the hospital over the last 6 1/2 years. The staff and doctors that were involved in her care the University of Virginia Medical Center, especially her favorite neurologist, Dr. Lyons and her cardiologist, Dr. Chris Lewis. The staff at UVA HealthSouth that care for her for over a month and got mom back to where she could come back home with her family after her initial bout of HSE. The family would also like to thank Evans Oakerson for his generous gift of a lift chair for our mother. It made it so much easier and less painful for to get up and down. Shirley will surely be missed and never forgotten for she touched everybody's heart whom she came in contact with. Mom, we love you and will see you again one day. The family will meet at Hill and Wood from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2006 for family night. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2006, at Maple Grove Christian Church on Proffit Road with Roger Browning officiating. Interment to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to invite friends and relatives to meet back at the church following the services for fellowship. Donations may be made in her name to Maple Grove Christian Church, Martha Jefferson Hospital Building Fund, Hospice of the Piedmont or their favorite charity. Friends may sign the guest register at www.hillandwood.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 4, 2007
VIRGINIA MAUDE BATTEN SHAVER
Virginia Maude Batten Shaver, 82, of Charlottesville died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born, July 4, 1924, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late James H. Batten Sr. and Maudie B. Batten of Ivy, Virginia. She was a member of South Side Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Shaver Sr.; a daughter, Gloria Virginia Shaver; four grandchildren, Joey Shaver, Maude Ellen Shifflett, James Dallas Shaver and Polly Anna Shaver; a brother, Cecil Batten; two sisters, Gracie Holliway and Edith Gibson. She is survived by her children, Joseph F. Shaver Jr. and his wife Gerelene of Earlysville, Virginia, Doris Hensley and her husband, Monnie, of Batesville, Virginia, James R. Shaver and his ex-wife, Faye Fisher, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Edward W. Shaver and his wife, Peggy, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Henry Shaver and his wife, Wendy, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Becky Smith and her husband, Mike of Stony Point, Virginia, Tommy Shaver and his wife, Sandy, of Fluvanna, Virginia, Dale Shaver and his wife, Bertha, of Stony Point, Virginia, and Cathy Fox and her husband, Harry Jr. of Stony Point, Virginia; a brother, James H. Batten Jr. of Gordonsville, Virginia. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 23 great -grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Teague Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2007, at Teague Funeral Home Chapel conducted by David G. Bond. Pallbearers are TJ Shaver, JT Gibson, Mickey Shaver, Bradley Shaver, Jimmy Batten, Joe Fox, Bobby Stanley and Buford Adcock. Interment will follow at McCauley Cemetery in Ivy, Virginia, beside her husband. Family and friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.


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