Obituaries
Obituaries
BRUCE
The Times-News Burlington, NC, Jul. 19, 1999
AMY SHIFFLETT BRUCE
GRAHAM – Mrs. Amy Shiflett Bruce, 90, of Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of
Alamance, died at 8:11 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 1999, at the center after a long
illness. A native of Albemarle County, Va., she was the wife of the late Mr.
William Lester Bruce and the daughter of Mr. Martin Luther Shiflett and Mrs.
Rosa Elizabeth Price Shiflett, both deceased. She was a Methodist. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Victor (Dot) Eason of Graham; three grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Miss Mildred
Lucille Bruce; and a son, Mr. Homer V. Bruce. The funeral will be conducted at
11 a.m. Wednesday at Teague Funeral Home Chapel in Charlottesville, Va. Burial
will be in Gentry’s Cemetery in Albemarle County, Va. The family will be at
Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Va., from 7 to 8:30 Tuesday evening.
Rich and Thompson Funeral Service provided local information.
The
Richmond Times Dispatch, Richmond, VA, Apr. 10, 1939
MRS BARBARA ELLEN
FRAZIER BRUCE
CROZET - Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ellen Bruce, wife of
John R. Bruce, who died Saturday morning, will be held Monday afternoon at the
Episcopal Church at Mission Home, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bruce
was a daughter of the late Jack and Fannie Morris Frazier and was 46 years old.
She is survived by her second husband, John R. Bruce, and five children, Alex
and E. M. McCauley of Ivy, Mrs. N. M. Walton of Boonesville, Mrs. J. C. Miller
of Mt. Solon and Mrs. C. E. Miller of Berwyn, Md. Mrs. Bruce also leaves three
brothers and three sisters, Fountain Frazier of Lydia, Eugene Frazier of Mt.
Fiar, National Frazier of Doylesville, Mrs. John McAllister of Crozet, Mrs.
Annie Roach and Miss Altie Frazier of Mt. Fair.
BETTY JO BRUCE
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Feb. 28, 2010
Betty Jo "B. J." Bruce, 60, of Charlottesville, went to be with her Lord on
Friday, February 26, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on
April 28, 1949, the daughter of Doris Bruce and "Dad" Phil Davis of White Hall.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis W. Bruce Sr. She is survived by
her son, Carroll Lee Shifflett Jr. and his wife, Ellen, of Charlottesville; a
sister, Linda Carver and her husband, Jimmy, of Waynesboro; three brothers, D.W.
Bruce of White Hall, Michael Bruce and his wife, Debbie, of Charlottesville, and
Kenny Bruce and his wife, Wanda, of White Hall. In addition, she is survived by
several loving nieces, Vicky, Erin, Sarah and Kristy; nephew, Brandon; greaT-nieces,
Lexi and Caris; and great-nephews, McKinley, Mitchell, Nicholas and Elias;
cousins and many close loving friends. She was a member of Mount Moriah United
Methodist Church and a member of the Charlottesville Moose Lodge. The family
would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Timothy Short and the nursing
staff on the 5th Floor at Martha Jefferson Hospital, and a special thank you to
Jerry Caplin's family for their kindness and support. The family will receive
friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Teague Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at Mount Moriah
United Methodist Church, 4524 Garth Road. Charlottesville, VA 22901, conducted
by the Reverend Chris McLain. There will be a luncheon served at the church
following the service. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah United Methodist
Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Moriah United
Methodist Church in memory of B.J. Bruce. Family and friends may sign the guest
register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Mar. 8, 1928
BEULAH SHIFLETT BRUCE
THE DEATH RECORD - Mrs. Beulah Bruce, aged 18 years, died at the home of her
Aunt, Mrs. Blanche Stanley, Feb. 18, 1928. Mrs. Bruce was the daughter of Mr.
Jack Shiflett, of Sullivan, and she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Cora Cash,
of Elkton; her husband Mr. Lacey Bruce, of Albemarle County; one sister, Mrs.
Harry Stanley; two brothers, Herbert Shiflett, of Elkton, and Arthur Shiflett of
Charlottesville; three aunts, Mrs. Stanley; Mrs. Nellie Shiflett of
Nortonsville, and Mrs. Silas Shiflett, and three uncles, Charlie and Lawrence
Shiflett, of Sullivan, and Oscar Shiflett, of Grottoes. Funeral services were
held at the United Brethren Church Monday following at 2 P.M., Rev. J.W. Stern
conducting the service. She was buried in Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton. The
pall-bearers were, Messers. Louis Chisholm, of Charlottesville; Clyde Shiflett,
Floyd Brill, Ike Pittington, Layton Deane, and Bernard Lam, all of Elkton. The
flower girls were Misses Mildred Blose, Hazel and Mae Saum and Edna Shiflett,
Mrs. Talley Stanley, and Mrs. Bettie Lu Knight. The family wish to thank their
friends for their kindness, during her illness and death.
The Wilmington News Journal, DE, Apr. 20, 2010
CAROL BRUCE BEAUCHAMP
Carol Bruce Beauchamp, 88, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Foulk
Manor South, Wilmington, DE. A longtime resident of Newark, DE, she was
predeceased by her husband, Creston Meredith Beauchamp, who passed away in 1981.
Carol was a faithful member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where she frequently
volunteered. In addition to helping out in the church office, she was a familiar
and well-loved face in the church kitchen, where she particularly enjoyed
spending her time. She also participated in cooking and home-oriented clubs. Her
other two passions were bowling and traveling: for decades, Carol bowled in
weekly leagues at Newark's Blue Hen Lanes, and she enjoyed taking bus tours
throughout the country with her sister-in-law, Mildred Burdette, who predeceased
her. Carol is survived by her sister, Jean Mancuso; sons, Charles Meredith
Beauchamp, Sr., Marshall David Beauchamp, and Donald Ross Beauchamp; and three
grandchildren, Charles M. Beauchamp, Jr., Camber Chippendale Beauchamp, and Aria
Chippendale Beauchamp. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Friday, April
23, 2010, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 276 South College Ave, Newark, DE
19711-5235. Interment will follow in Head of Christiana Cemetery, Nottingham
Road, Newark. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Thomas
Episcopal Church at the address above or to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside
Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. [Note: Carol was the daughter of Marshall Hughes
Bruce, Sr and Marie Victoria Ross [Rozazza]. Carol’s paternal grandparents were
Charles Middleton Bruce and Mary Ida Susan Sheplette; grand-niece of George and
Millie (Walton) Bruce. ~Lee Bruce]
Unknown newspaper in Peoria Co., IL, Dec. 12, 1944
CAROLINE BRUCE
Funeral services for Caroline Elizabeth Bruce, 12-year-old daughter of Oscar and
Hennie Bruce, 504 Franklin street, Bartonville, who died Saturday evening at her
home, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist church in
Bartonville. The Rev. H.H. McFall will officiate and interment will be in St.
John's Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call at the residence this afternoon and
evening and at the church from 1 p.m. until time of the services.
Unknown newspaper in Peoria Co., IL
CAROLYN ELIZABETH BRUCE
Carolyn Elizabeth Bruce, 12, daughter of Oscar and Hennie Morris Bruce, and a
pupil in the Bartonville grade school, died at 11:42 p.m. Saturday at her home,
504 Franklin Street, Bartonville. Carolyn was born in Bartonville Nov. 3, 1932.
She leaves her parents; four brothers, Pfc. Lester J. Bruce, with the army in
Germany; Harland Bruce, seaman second class in the Navy; Harold and Oscar E
Bruce, Jr., at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Schwindenhammer, Mrs. Martha
Linder and Bertha Florence all of Bartonville. Funeral services will be held at
2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist church in Bartonville with the Rev. H.H.
McFall officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran cemetery on the
Smithville road, Friends may call at the family residence Tuesday afternoon and
evening at the church for one hour prior to the services. Arrangements are in
charge of the Frank M. Endsley funeral home. (Note - Last sentence of the obit
above was typed as it originally appeared)
The Evening Sun, Baltimore, MD, Thu, Mar. 11, 1984
CARRIE MAE SHIFLETT BRUCE
BRUCE, On February 28, 1984, Carrie Mae, of Dundalk, wife of the late Jack
Bruce, beloved mother of Elwood L. Bruce and Joyce A. Gordon, sister of Dorothy
Walton. Also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends are cordially invited to call at the funeral home of Walter Brooks
Bradley, Inc., 2135 Dundalk Avenue, where Services will be held on Friday at 12
noon. Interment in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m.
The Valley Banner
CLARA BELL BRUCE
Clara Bell Bruce, 76, of McGaheysville died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Nov. 12. Mrs.
Bruce was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Elkton and was a daughter of the late William
Burman Bruce and Sidney Frances Shifflett Bruce. She retired from Marvel Poultry
and attended the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three sons, David Bruce
of Dyke, Greg Roach of Elkton and Roger Bruce of Harrisonburg; a daughter,
Barbara Criasia of Milford, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The
grave side service was conducted Saturday, Nov. 20, in Elk Run Cemetery in
Elkton. Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home was in charge of services.
The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD, Mon, Sep. 21, 2009
ELWOOD L. BRUCE
BRUCE , Elwood L. On September 19, 2009, ELWOOD L. BRUCE; beloved husband of
Gloria Bruce (nee Jacobs); loving father of Diana Marron and her husband Dennis,
and Brenda Melzer and her husband John; dear grandfather of Liam, Conor and
Lindsay Marron; dear brother of Joyce Bentley. Also survived by two cousins.
Friends may call at CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME of DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point
Road on Wednesday from 5 to 8PM, with funeral services at 8PM.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 1, 2001
ELZIE BRUCE ESTES SR.
Elzie Bruce Estes Sr., 71, of Charlottesville, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at a
local hospital. He was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Charlottesville, son of the late
James Floyd and Vergie Pear Morris Estes. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sprouse and a brother, George Estes. He is
survived by his wife, Etta Marie Estes; four daughters, Shelby Jean Cox of
Lynchburg, Joyce Ann Hensley of Charlottesville, Mary Katherine Tina Dudley of
Esmont, and Thelma Estes of Oregon; four sons, Richard Floyd Estes, Elzie Bruce
Estes Jr., Kenneth William Estes and Jonathan Estes; one sister, Gracie
Shifflett of Stanardsville; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
six nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Teague Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Walton Sr. and the Rev. Delma
Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Teague
Funeral Home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Jan. 5, 1991
EULA MAY BRUCE MEADOWS
Eula May Meadows, 74, of 116 Lewis St., Elkton, died Jan. 4, l991 at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital She had been ill for three year. She was born March 29, 1916,
In Harrisonburg and was a daughter of the late William and Sidney Prance
Shifflett Bruce. She lived her entire life near Elkton. She retired 12 years ago
and was a member of the Upper Room Church. On June 9, 1959, she married Alonzo
Pierre Meadows, who survive. Also surviving are a sister, Clara Bruce of Elkton;
two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Rev. Johnny Hensley will
conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday at the Upper Room Church. The body
was cremated at the Lindsey Cremation Chapel in Harrisonburg. The family will
receive friends at any time at Mrs. Meadow’s home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Aug. 16, 1937
EMMA GEORGIA BRUCE
Mrs. Emma Georgia Bruce, of Boonesville, died at 3:30 o’clock yesterday
afternoon at her home, after an extended illness. Mrs. Bruce was a daughter of
the late Lindsay and Caroline (Walton) Wood, of the county, and was seventy-nine
years of age. Besides her husband, John William Bruce, she is survived by three
daughters and one son – Mrs. Lula Morris, of Dundalk, Md.; Mrs. Clara Shiflett
and George W. Bruce, both of the county. She also leaves one brother; R. L Wood,
of Crozet, and a sister, Mrs. Artelia Lamb, of the county. The funeral will be
held at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from Prize Hill Church of Boonesville, the
service to be conducted by the Rev. G. L. Maupin assisted by the Rev. Freeman
Fisk. Burial will be in the churchyard.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jul. 14, 1985
FRED WALTON BRUCE
Fred Walton Bruce, 61, died Saturday, July 13, 1985 near his home in
Boonesville, Va. He was born Sept. 27, 1923 in Albemarle County. He was the son
of the late Harry Cole Bruce and Mary Virginia Walton Bruce. Surviving are his
wife, Leola Phillips Bruce; one stepson, Lanny Dwane Phillips, Fishersville,
Va.; one brother, Earl Bruce, White Hall, Va.; one grandson; and many nieces and
nephews. He was a spot welder at the Acme Visible Records Co., in Crozet, and a
member of the good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Boonesville, Va.
Family suggests donations be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad or the
American Heart Association. Funeral services are incomplete by the Anderson
Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jan. 7, 1933
GEORGE W. BRUCE
George W. Bruce, one of the best-known farmers in Albemarle and former merchant
at Boonesville, died at 3 o’clock this morning at his home, after an extended
illness. Mr. Bruce was a native of the county, son of the late James Henry
Bruce, and was seventy-one years of age. He married Miss Lucy M. Walton of
Boonesville who survives with three children – James H. Bruce of Newburgh, N.
Y., Mrs. Sadie Young at home, and Mrs. Nellie Davis of Boonesville. Mr. Bruce
also leaves two brothers and two sisters – Charles Bruce, of Free Union; James
Bruce, of Grottoes; Mrs. Noah Shiflett, of this city, and Mrs. Columbia Beddow
of Boonesville. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at Prize
Hill Church, the service to be conducted by the Rev. W. Roy Mason. Interment
will be in the church cemetery, the service to be in charge of the Junior Order
of United American Mechanics
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Aug. 7, 1961
GEORGE WALLACE BRUCE
BOONESVILLE – George Wallace Bruce, 81, retired farmer of Boonesville died
yesterday at a Charlottesville hospital after a long illness. Born June 12,
1890, in Albemarle County, he was the son of the late John W. and Emma Wood
Bruce. His wife was the late Lula Agnes Sullivan Bruce. He is survived by a son,
William L. Bruce of Dyke; a daughter, Mrs. Fulton Morris, of Boonesville; two
sisters, Mrs. Lula Morris of Dundalk, Md. and Mrs. Clara Shifflett of
Boonesville; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graveside
service will be held at 3 p.m. EDT tomorrow at Prize Hill Church Cemetery at
Boonesville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 1, 2001
GLADYS M. BRUCE MORRIS
Gladys M. Bruce Morris, 77, of Charlottesville, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at a
local nursing home. Born Feb. 10, 1924, in Boonesville, she was the daughter of
the late George Wallace and Lula Agnus Sullivan Bruce. Her husband, Elmer F.
Morris, also preceded her in death. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal
Church. Her son, Elmer O. Morris of Charlottesville, survives her. A graveside
service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Prize Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. C.C.
Kurtz officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening
at the funeral home. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Wed, May 2, 1984
GRANT BRUCE
STAUNTON - Grant Bruce, 64, of Staunton died Tuesday morning at King's
Daughters' Hospital, where he had been a patient since Thursday. Mr. Bruce was
born Aug. 10, 1919, in Albemarle County and was a son of the late Simpson and
Ruth Ann Shifflett Bruce. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving
are his wife, Alice Jane Bruce; five sons, Billy M., Elwood T., Lester G. and
Paul N. Bruce, all of Staunton, and Earl S. Bruce of Stuarts Draft; three
daughters, Betty Jean Lucas, Madeline Jane Bruce and Irene Joyce Kale, all of
Staunton; a sister, Mary Ann Knight of Port Republic; a brother, Jim Bruce, also
of Port Republic; eight grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. The funeral
will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle Church at
Elkton by the Rev. Homer Lee Frazier. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Church of
the Brethren cemetery at Grottoes. The body is at the Kyger-Pence Funeral Home
at McGaheysville, where the family will receive friends 7:30-8:30p.m. Thursday.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 11, 1974
HAROLD
LUDWELL BRUCE
ELKTON - Harold Ludwell Bruce, 55, of Rt. 2 Elkton died Sunday
at his home. He had not been well for some time. He was born Oct. 7, 1919 in
Rockingham County and was a son of the Late George R. and Elsie Belle Breeden.
He served In the Army during World War II. He was married to the former Grace
Yoder, who died Aug. 3, 1971. Surviving are a daughter. Mrs. Virginia McGown of
Pennsylvania; a brother, Joe Bruce of Lynchburg; five Sisters, Mrs. Lillie
Shifflett of McGaheysville, Mrs. Alva Rogers of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Mamie
Culp, Mrs. Hallie Watkins and Mrs. Eleanor Smith, all of Elkton, and four
grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lindsey
Harrisonburg Funeral Home by the Rev. Johnny E. Hensley and the Rev. James B.
Martin. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at
McGaheysville. The family will receive friends' 7 - 8 p. m. today at the funeral
home.
Note: parents should read George R. and Elsie Belle Breeden Bruce
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Feb. 24, 1969
HARRY C. BRUCE
Harry C. Bruce, 80, of Boonesville died yesterday in a Charlottesville Nursing
Home. He was born March 25, 1888, in Albemarle County, son of the late Horace C.
Bruce and Mary Shifflett Bruce. He was the widower of Mary Virginia Bruce.
Surviving are three sons, Earl Bruce and Dennis Bruce of White Hall, and Fred
Bruce of Boonesville; one sister, Mrs. Warren Davis of Boonesville and ten
grandchildren. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Prize Hill Church
in Boonesville, with burial in the church cemetery. Andersons Funeral Home in
Crozet is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
HOMER VENSTON BRUCE
Homer Venson Bruce, 72, of Boonesville, died Saturday, July 20, 1996. Born in
Ivy on May 18, 1924, he was a son of Amy Beatrice Shifflett Bruce and the late
William Lester Bruce. Homer served his country during World War II with the U.S.
Army. He retired from ConAgra after many years of service. He was a former
member of the White Hall Ruritan Club and attended Gentry's United Methodist
Church. Survivors include his mother, Amy Bruce of Dyke; his wife, Alease Walton
Bruce; his son Gregory W. Bruce; one sister, Dorothy Bruce Eason, and many other
family members and friends who will miss him greatly. In addition to his father,
he was proceeded in death by a sister and a son. Graveside funeral services will
be conducted 11 am, Tuesday in Gentry's United Methodist Church Cemetery, with
the Rev. Herbert T. parker officiating. The family will greet friends from 7-8
p. m. Monday at the funeral home. Teague Funeral Service in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Nov. 10, 2004
JAMES ERNEST BRUCE
James "Jim" Ernest Bruce, 82, of Harrisonburg died in the emergency room of
Rockingham Memorial Hospital Monday, Nov. 8, 2004. He had been in failing health
for the last several years. Mr. Bruce was born in Albemarle County July 9, 1922,
and was the son of the late Simpson and Ruthie Ann Shifflett Bruce. He lived his
entire life in the Port Republic community of Rockingham County. He is survived
by a sister, Mary Ann Knight of Port Republic and a number of nieces and nephews
and great nieces and nephews. The Revs. Homer Frazier and Rev. Ronald Spencer
will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the Lindsey Funeral Home in
Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Rockingham County SPCA, P.O. Box 413,
Harrisonburg, VA 22803.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Apr. 15, 1935
JAMES H. BRUCE
BURIED AT PRIZE HILL
The funeral of James H. Bruce, who died at a local hospital Friday morning, was
held at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon at Prize Hill Church at Boonesville, the
service being conducted by Capt. Moss of the Episcopal Mission. Interment was in
the cemetery at the church. Active pall-bearers were: Bryce Walton, Walter
Shiflett, James Walton, George Austin, Henry Beddows and D. S. Morris. Flower
bearers were Pauline Austin, “Cutie” Wood, Lucy Jones, Anna Lucy Young, Geneva
Walton, Beulah Shiflett, Temple Austin, Edith Shiflett, Beatrice Hall, Violet
Walton, Carletta Sullivan and Effie Walton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jun. 1938
JOHN WILLIAM BRUCE
Funeral and burial rites for John William Bruce will be held this afternoon at
Prize Hill church conducted by the Rev. Dr. Fiske of the Episcopal Church. Mr.
Bruce a retired farmer, the son of Harry and Emily Adams Bruce, died after a
brief illness of pneumonia, at his home near Boonesville. He was eighty-five
years old. His wife the former Miss Georgiana Wood, died last August. One son,
George Bruce, and three daughters, Mrs. Laura Rowe, Mrs. Lula Morris and Mrs.
Clara Shiflett, with ten grandchildren survive.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jun. 3, 1959
LUCY BRUCE SHIFLETT
Mrs. Noah W. Shiflett, 83, of Garth Road, died yesterday afternoon at Smith's
Nursing Home. She was the former Lucy Bruce, daughter of the late James H. and
Frances Shiflett Bruce. She was born Aug. 17, 1875, in Albemarle County. Her
husband died in February 1957. She is survived by two sons, James Shiflet of
Lynchburg and George Shiflett of Clifton Forge; two daughters, Mrs. Mittie
Walton and Mrs. Fannie McAllister, both of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Prize Hill Church at Boonesville, with burial in the
church cemetery. NOTE: Tombstone has birth date Aug. 17, 1876
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Nov. 29, 1962
LUCY M. BRUCE
BOONESVILLE – Mrs. Lucy M. Bruce, 97, died yesterday at her home here. She was
the widow of George William Bruce and a member of Gentry Methodist Church. Born
May 8, 1865, in Albemarle County, she was a daughter of the late Berry and Lucy
Hall Walton. She and her husband owned and operated the Bruce Greater Shows here
for more that 50 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Henry I. Davis of
Boonesville, eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A funeral service
will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Prize Hill Church here, with burial in the
church cemetery
The Kyger Funeral Home, July 13, 2015
MARY FRANCES
BRUCE WIDDOWFIELD
Mary Frances Widdowfield, 76 of Elkton, passed away July
12, 2015 in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Widdowfield was born June 16, 1939 in Rockingham
County and was the daughter of the late Ollie Lee and Elsie Lee Shifflett Bruce.
She was a member of the Methodist Church, and loved crossword puzzles, muscle
cars and Cadillacs. As the oldest of nine children, she took care of her
siblings growing up, and her parents as they grew older. She loved to cook, and
was a loving and giving person to whoever was in need. She retired as a Home
Health Care Provider after many years of service. Mrs. Widdowfield is survived
by her daughter, Angela Widdowfield, Elkton, sons, Buddy Bruce & wife, Pat,
Elkton, Donald W. Morris & wife, Kim, Colonial Beach, Va., Darrel L. Morris,
Elkton; brothers, Ollie Bruce, McGaheysville, James Bruce & wife, Lori,
Alexandria, Va., Gene Bruce & wife, Julie, Elkton, Donnie Bruce & wife, Debbie,
Elkton; sisters; Janet Shifflett, Elkton, Shirley Eppard & husband, Johnny,
McGaheysville, Lottie Diehl & husband, Richard, Alexandria, La.; a sister in
law, Alice Morris, Elkton; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her
parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Bruce; and
her former husband, Donald B. Widdowfield. The Rev. Wayne Pence will conduct the
graveside service 11:00 am Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
in McGaheysville. The family will receive friends 6 to 8pm Tuesday evening
(tonight) at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at the home
of her son, Buddy Bruce, following the service at the graveside. The casket will
remain closed.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Apr. 6, 1961
MELVIN HORACE BRUCE
Melvin Horace Bruce, 31 year old truck driver killed in a one vehicle accident,
Tuesday night will be buried tomorrow at the Prize Hill Church Cemetery at
Boonesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at the church. Mr. Bruce was
found dead about 7 a.m. yesterday inside the cab of his truck, which had skidded
off State Rt. 6 and down a 20 foot bank near the Albemarle-Nelson line. Mr.
Bruce had been dead about 12 hours when the town sergeant of Schuyler discovered
the accident. Dr. W. E. Moody, medical examiner, this morning said, Mr. Bruce
had been killed instantly and placed the time of death about 8 p.m. Tuesday.
State Police Headquarters at Appomattox said the accident happened when the
truck Mr. Bruce was driving west went off the outside of a curve 12 miles west
of Scottsville, just three-tenths of a mile inside the Albemarle County line.
The truck was owned by the Holsum Bread Company of Verona. Mr. Bruce, who lived
on the Old Lynchburg Road, here, worked a bakery delivery route for the bread
company. Mr. Bruce was born Aug. 4, 1929, at Boonesville. His parents are Mr.
and Mrs. Harry C. Bruce of Boonesville, who survive. Besides his parents, he is
survived by his wife, the former Gloria D. Newton, whom he married in February
of this year. He also leaves a son, Melvin Horace Bruce Jr. of Charlottesville,
by a previous marriage; and three brothers, Earl Bruce and Dennis Bruce of White
Hall and Fred Bruce of Boonesville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 8, 1998
MELVIN HORACE BRUCE JR.
Melvin Horace Jr., 48, of Culpeper, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, at his mother’s
home in Charlottesville. Born in Baltimore on May 10, 1950, he was the son of
the Rev. Stella B. Creaney and her husband Joseph C. Creaney, both of
Charlottesville and Flagler Beach, Fla., and the late Melvin Horace Bruce Sr. In
addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Laura A. Bruce, and her
fiancée, Michael Terry both of Charlottesville. Mr. Bruce served Bell Atlantic’s
fleet operations for 30 years. His latest position was fleet operations manager
for Virginia and West Virginia. He was an avid outdoorsman and a collector of
classic cars. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the
Prize Hill Church in Boonesville with the Rev. Peter T. Way officiating.
Interment will follow in Prize Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8:30 this evening at the Teague Funeral Home. The family suggests that
memorials be made to the Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160,
Charlottesville VA 22907
Unknown newspaper, Peoria Co., IL
MRS. FLORENCE BRUCE
Services for Mrs. Florence Bruce, 74, of 504 Franklin St., Bartonsville, who was
dead on arrival at Pekin Memorial Hospital at 6:45 a.m. yesterday, will be at 2
p.m. Sunday at Tyng Memorial Church. The Rev. Wesley Hunt will officiate and
burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at Stone
Mortuary in Bartonville after 4 p.m. tomorrow. A Bartonville resident for 49
years, Mrs. Bruce had lived at present address for 42 years. She was born at
Mount Faire in Albemarle County, Va., April 14, 1891, a daughter of James
Franklin and Cornelia Morris, and was married to Oscar Bruce at Galesburg June
23, 1913. She was a member of Tyng Memorial Church and a former member of
Bartonville Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Lester,
Harold, Harlan and Oscar Bruce Jr., all of Bartonville, three daughters, Mrs.
Louise Schwindenhammer, and Mrs. Martha Linder, both of Bartonville and Mrs.
Bertha Bitner of Bellevue; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Rosie Shifflett of Augusta Springs, Va., and Mrs. Nealie Wood of
Staunton, Va., and one brother, David Morris of Craigville, Va. A daughter and
three brothers preceded her in death.
The Daily News Record,
Harrisonburg, Sat, Jul. 21, 2018
OLLIE O'DELL BRUCE
Ollie O'dell Bruce
"Dale," 57, of McGaheysville, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 19, 2018,
at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1960, in Harrisonburg, and was a son of the
late Ollie and Elsie Shifflett Bruce. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bruce, and a sister, Mary Widdowfield.
Dale graduated from Montevideo High School in 1978 and was last employed at
Great Eastern Resort, where he worked in golf course maintenance 18 years ago.
He was a Washington Redskins fan and liked fishing in his spare time. He was a
traveler in his younger years and you would have to wonder where he would be
when he called. Dale once threw his brother's dog in the river to fetch a stick
and had to go after the dog because it could not swim. He dearly loved his dog,
P.J. He is survived by three brothers, James "Jim" Bruce and wife, Lori, of
Alexandria, Carroll Bruce and wife, Julie, and Donnie Bruce and wife, Debbie,
all of Elkton; three sisters, Janet Shifflett of Elkton, Lottie Diehl and
husband, Richard, of Louisiana, and Shirley Eppard of McGaheysville; and
numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also visit
his home at anytime. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday,
July 23, 2018, at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Danny Herring officiating.
Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at
www.kygers.com.
Unknown Newspaper in Peoria Co., IL
OSCAR BRUCE
Services for Oscar Bruce, 82, of 504 Franklin, Bartonville, who died at his home
at 8:15 a.m. yesterday, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bartonville Davison
Funeral home. The Rev. John Bagley of Memorial Baptist Church and the Rev
Bertram Betteridge of Grace Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be
in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral home from 6 to
9 p.m. tomorrow. A coal miner most of his life, Mr. Bruce was employed by the
Laidlaw Corp. before he retired. He was born in Augusta County, Va., Feb. 16,
1894, a son of Layton Earl and Ella Katherine McCallister Bruce, and first
married Henny Florence Morris at Galesburg on June 23, 1913. After her death he
then married Bessie C. Gordon at Craigsville, Va., April 20, 1966. A member of
Memorial Baptist Church of East Peoria he formerly served on the board of
deacons there. Surviving are his wife; four sons, Harlan of Metropolis, Lester
of East Peoria and Oscar Jr. and Harold, both of Bartonville; and three
daughters, Mrs. Donald (Bertha) Bitner of Bellevue, and Mrs. Louis (Louise)
Schwindenhammer and Mrs. Kenneth (Martha) Linder, both of Bartonville. He also
leaves one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Andrae of Pekin; one brother, Melvin of Peoria;
17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. One daughter and three . . . [rest
of obit is missing]
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Tues, Nov. 11, 2008
RAYMOND EDWARD BRUCE
Raymond Edward Bruce, 80, of Palmyra, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,
November 8, 2008. He was born October 28, 1928, in Albemarle County, to the late
Raymond Claude Bruce and the late Lillie Sullivan Bruce. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Claude L. Bruce and
Kenneth Leroy Bruce. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janna Lee Bruce of 60
years; one daughter, Joan Breeden Shifflett and her husband, Monty, of
Gordonsville; two grandchildren, Kim Warner and her husband, Steve; and Earl
"Buck" Breeden and his wife, Laura; three great-grandchildren, Amber Warner,
Austin and Emma Breeden; one sister, Viola Lucille Frazier of Greene County; and
numerous extended family and friends. He was retired from Pepsi after 49 years
of service. He loved to be outdoors doing his favorite things, cutting the grass
and talking with friends, especially John Turner. The family will receive
friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Teague Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Charlottesville First Assembly, 1010 Rio
Road East, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Family and friends may sign the guest
register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jul. 15, 1964
ROBERT F. BRUCE
Robert Finks Bruce, 61, of 311 Spruce St., a retired farmer, died Monday in a
Staunton hospital,. He was married to the late Susie Hurt Bruce. Born in Greene
County April 13, 1903, he was the son of the late James A. and Frances Estes
Bruce. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Myrtle Ripley of Scottsville; two
brothers, C. W. Bruce of Earlysville and U. J. Bruce of Baltimore, Md.; and a
sister, Mrs. Mary E. Collier of Charlottesville. A funeral service will be held
at 1 p. m. tomorrow at Hawkins Funeral Chapel, with burial in the family
cemetery in Greene County.
THELMA MAE BRUCE
Thelma "Tudy" Mae Bruce, 72, of 1710 Eastside Highway, went to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Augusta Health. She was born December 6,
1943, a daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna Majewel Doyle Harris.She was a
homemaker and a member of Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren of Crimora. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Harris
and Tracey Harris. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Otho N. Bruce; a
son, Victor N. Bruce and his wife, Paula, of Stuarts Draft; two daughters, Karen
M. Campbell and her husband, Frankie, of Staunton, and Sandra K. Moats and her
husband, Scotty, of Crimora; two brothers, Leon Harris of Waynesboro, and James
Harris of Staunton; six grandchildren, Marsha Duff, Tyler Campbell, Katie
Campbell, Natasha Talley, Dakota Moats, and Brittney Wood; and three
great-grandchildren, Marisa Duff, Malaki Talley and Braxton Wood. A funeral
service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Forest Chapel Church of
the Brethren with Pastors David Stewart and Frankie Hall officiating. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Troy Ponton,
Tommy Ponton, Chris Drumheller, Dakota Moats, Tyler Campbell and Toby Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.The family
will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015at the
Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.Friends and family may share
a memory, send condolences and sign the guest book by visiting
www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Nov. 5, 1962
VIRGINIA BRUCE
Mrs. Murray V. Bruce
BOONESVILLE – Mrs. Murray Virginia Bruce, 64, died yesterday at a
Charlottesville hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1898 in Albemarle County, she was a
daughter of the late Melvin and Angie Hall Walton. Surviving are her husband
Harry C. Bruce of White Hall and Fred Bruce of Boonesville; a brother, George
Walton of Boonesville; and nine grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at
2 p.m. tomorrow at Prize Hill Church Boonesville, with burial in the church
cemetery. Note this should be Mrs. Mary Virginia Bruce.
WILLIAM HENRY BRUCE
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Aug. 14, 1962
William Henry Bruce, 78, a resident of Harrisonburg for ten years, died at 1:30
Monday afternoon at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bruce had not been
well for the past three months. A son of the late Berriman Bruce and Isata
Shifflett Bruce, he was born Nov. 3, 1883 at Island Ford. A farmer and
carpenter, he later lived in Shenandoah and McGaheysville prior to moving to
Harrisonburg. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet UCC. Mr. Bruce was twice
married. On .January 12, l906 he married Miss Justine Davis who preceded him in
death, in l936. On Jan. 25, 1937, he married Mrs. Blanche Lambert Puffenbarger,
who survives. Besides his wife, be. is survived by three children, Mrs. Beauford
all, of Santa Anna, Calif.; Elmer M. Bruce, of Arlington: and Mrs. John Leffel,
of Harrisonburg; and nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also
leaves three step-children, Mrs. Jesse Cowger, of Baltimore; John Puffenburgcr,
Jr., of Centerville; and Mrs. David Myers, of Silver Spring, Md.; and six
step-grandchildren. Mr. Bruce was the surviving member of a family of 13
children. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Thursday from the chapel of the
Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel M. Smucker Jr., will conduct
the services and burial will be in the McGaheysville Cemetery. The body is at
the funeral home where members of the family will receive friends on Wednesday
evening from 7:30 to 8:30. Relatives will meet at his late home, 532 East Wolfe
Street at 10:40 Thursday for a brief service prior to leaving for the funeral
chapel. Active pallbearers will be David E. Myers. Reese Hensley, Wilmer L.
Armstrong, William A. Thomas, Harry F. Bowman, J. M. Updike, and Robert L.
Shifflett.
WILLIAM MARCUS BRUCE
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Thu, May 10, 1984
ELKTON - William Marcus Bruce, 74, of Windsor, Pa., and formerly of Elkton died
early Monday morning at his home. Mr. Bruce, who had been ill 10 years, was born
Aug. 2, 1909, in Covington and was a son of the late William Burman and Sydnie
Frances Shifflett Bruce. He lived most of his life in Elkton before moving to
Windsor in 1978. He was a carpenter and a member of Elkton Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are a brother, Ollie Lee Bruce of Esmont; and three sisters, Eula M.
Meadows and Clara B. Bruce, both of Elkton, and Margaret Kesselring of Windsor.
A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in Elk Run Cemetery by the
Rev. Homer Lee Frazier. The body is at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home,
where friends may call.
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