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ABRAHAM W. CRAWFORD
Abraham W. (Jack) Crawford of 1118 Bainbridge St. died April 27, 1972. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose P. Crawford, two daughters; Kimberly and
Patricia Crawford, his mother, Mrs. Hattie Crawford, two brothers, Daniel E. and
David L. Crawford; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Campbell, Mrs. Gladys Burton, Mrs.
Ruby McCormick. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and
Marshall where funeral service will be held Monday, at 12 noon, with interment
in Maury.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 28, 2005
ALFRED NEWTON CRAWFORD
Alfred Newton Crawford, 94, of Orange, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at the
Orange County Nursing Home. Born Dec. 26, 1910, in Orange County, he was the son
of the late Susie Latham and Charles Newton Crawford. His wife was the late
Viola Brookman Crawford. He was also preceded in death by brothers, James,
Thomas, Charlie, and Arthur Crawford; and sisters, Louise Morris and Mary Lohr.
Mr. Crawford was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a kind and gentle man,
who will be greatly missed. Mr. Crawford is survived by a son, Lewis Franklin
Crawford and his wife, Ruth, of Orange; a grand-son, Alan Lewis Crawford and his
wife, Teresa; a granddaughter, Catherine Ann Crawford; a great-grandson,
Nicholas Alan Crawford; and a sister, Susie Bridge and her husband, Dove.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at the Preddy
Funeral Home Chapel, Orange, with interment in Graham Cemetery. Pastor Dwane
Pugh will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. this
evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange
County Nursing Home, 120 Dogwood Lane, Orange, VA 22960.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, 1975
ANNIE CRAWFORD GOODEN
ELKTON ---- Mrs. Annie Crawford, 75, of Rt. 2, Elkton died Sunday afternoon at
Rockingham County memorial Hospital where she had been a patient five days. Mrs.
Gooden had been ill for five years and had been an invalid for a year. She was
born Aug. 6, 1899 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late John Scott
and Fannie Lee Morris Crawford. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Episcopal
Church at Rocky Bar. On Dec. 24, 1916 she married Ashby L. Gooden, who died Aug.
13, 1970. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Otho Harlow of Mt. Sidney, Mrs.
Margie Saum, Mrs. Margaret Fielding, Miss Irene Ann Gooden, all of Rt. 2,
Elkton, Mrs. Beulah Dean of Rt. 3, Elkton and Mrs. Rachel Fielding of Penn
Laird; two sons James Ashby Gooden of Rt. 2, Elkton and William P. Gooden of
Elkton; a foster son Eddie Gooden of Waldorf, Md.; two brothers, Ernest Crawford
of Silver Spring, Md., and Whit Crawford of Rt. 2, Elkton; three sisters, Mrs.
Emma McInturff of Nottingham, Pa., Mrs. Mae Morris of Silver Spring, Md., and
Mrs. Mary Dean of Rt. 2, Elkton; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McGaheysville Full Gospel
Assembly Church by the Rev. F. Kirk Powers. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery at McGaheysville. The family will receive friends at the Gooden home at
Rt. 2, Elkton, where the body will be taken Tuesday afternoon.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Dec. 22, 1987
ANNIE LEE CRAWFORD
ELKTON — Annie Lee Crawford, 85, of Route 4, Elkton died Monday at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Crawford was born Sept. 28, 1902, in Greene County and
was a daughter of the late James Houston and Ella Florence Morris. She was a
member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church. On Jan. 17, 1920, she married Whit
David Crawford, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth
Breeden of Elkton and Minnie Payne of Harrisonburg; a sister, Julia Shifflett of
Elkton; a brother, Herman Morris of Earlysville; seven grandchildren, two of
whom, Shirley Shifflett and Maxine Williams, both of Elkton, were reared in the
Crawford home; 17 great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren, and a great
great-grandchild. The funeral will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Elkton Pentecostal Church by the Revs. Kinzy Reed, Johnny Hensley and Larry
Myers. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-8
p.m. today at the Brill Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 12, 2001
ARONCIA CATHERINE CRAWFORD MORRIS
Aroncia Catherine Morris, 81, of Charlottesville, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001,
in a local nursing home. She was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Greene County, daughter
of the late Walter R. and Leona Shifflett Crawford, and was the wife of the late
Lonnie M. Morris. In addition, she was preceded in death by two sons, Leon
Morris and Rona Morris; one daughter, Arlene Morris; and two sisters, Lois
Morris and Vivian Crawford. Mrs. Morris retired from City Laundry and was a
member of Colonial Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Haselteen
Shifflett and her husband, Billy, of Earlysville, and Wynonia Eubanks and her
husband, Arthur, of Charlottesville; two sons, Eddie Morris and his wife,
Jackie, of Ruckersville, and Lester Morris of Dyke; three sisters, Odessa
Shifflett and Margie Crawford and her husband, Andrew, all of Dyke, and Martha
Windsor of Quinque; three brothers, Thomas Crawford and his wife, Angie of San
Antonio, Charles Crawford of Staunton, and Donnie Crawford and his wife, Dottie,
of Quinque; and 25 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren and 12
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday
at the Teague Chapel, with the Rev. Edwin Leake officiating. Interment will
follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
this evening at the Teague Funeral Home. The family wishes to express their
sincere thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall for all the care and kindness they
received.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Aug. 14, 1980
ATHALI CRAWFORD COOK
Mrs. Athali Crawford Cook, 67, of Rt. 2, Front Royal, died Tuesday in Warren
Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cook was born Feb. 18, 1913 in Greene County, a daughter
of the late Will and Julie Shifflett Crawford. She was a member of the
Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Surviving is her husband, Clarence F. Cook; two
sons, Clarence F. Cook Jr. of Avon Park, Fla., and Bobby L. Cook of Richmond;
one daughter, Mrs. Anna Sue Mogle of Front Royal; one brother James Crawford of
Front Royal; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral will be
conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal
by Elder George Valentine. Burial will be in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Friends
will be received at the funeral home this evening from 7- 8 o’clock.
The Herald-Mail Online, Hagerstown, MD, Sun, May 15, 2005
BANNIE MARIE CRAWFORD
MARCH 28, 1921-MAY 13, 2005
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Bannie Marie Crawford, 84, of Martinsburg, died Friday, May
13, 2005, at Heartland of Martinsburg. Born March 28, 1921, in Greene County,
Va., she was the daughter of the late Mac and Lydia Shifflett Collier. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Nat Crawford. She is survived by one
granddaughter, Rebecca White; one brother, Perry Collier of Arlington, Va.; and
one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dotsie F. Mason;
two sons, Dewey E. Crawford and Royce M. Crawford; one sister, Rachael Lawson;
and two brothers, Charles Collier and Grover Collier. Services will be Tuesday
at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. Chaplain John Waidande will
officiate. Entombment will be in Maranatha Memorial Gardens at Shenandoah Bible
Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122
Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Mar. 13, 1993
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CRAWFORD
Benjamin “Bennie” Franklin Crawford, 55, of Route 2, Grottoes died March 11,
1993, at Rocking- ham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where he had been a
patient since Feb. 22. Mr. Crawford was born in Harrisonburg and was a son of
the late Albert Taylor and Martha Shifflett Crawford. He was a retired carpenter
and had lived his entire life in the Grottoes area. Surviving are one daughter,
Kathy Miller of Kentucky; two brothers, Billy Nelson Crawford of Route 2, Elkton
and Robert Lee Crawford of Florida; one sister, Martha Childress of
Harrisonburg; and three grandchildren. The Rev. Homer L. Frazier will conduct a
graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Crawford family cemetery near
Grottoes. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. this evening at the
Kyger-Pence Funeral Home near McGaheysville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jun. 14, 1995
BEVERLY LEE CRAWFORD
Beverly Lee Crawford, 88, of Orange died Monday, June 12, 1995, at the Orange
County Nursing Home. Born March 9, 1907, in Louisa County, he was the son of the
late Zebedee Crawford and Carrie Layton Crawford. He was also preceded in death
by two brothers, Willie Crawford and Ollie Crawford. Mr. Crawford was retired
from Virginia Department of Highway and a member of North Pamunkey Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Rena Moubray Crawford; two sons, Lee
Crawford and his wife, Lois, of Gordonsville, and John E. Crawford and his wife,
Reeth, of Waynesboro; a daughter, Barbara Crawford Barden and her husband, Roy,
of Barboursville; a sister, Gracie C. Williams and her husband, Buford, of
Gordonsville; twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held 2:00 p. m. Thursday, June 15, 1995, at Preddy Funeral
Chapel, Orange, with interment at the North Pamunkey Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Rev. Mike Hatfield and the Rev. Russ Barb will be officiating. Family will
receive friends this evening from 7-8:30 p. m. at the Preddy Funeral Chapel in
Orange. Memorial contributions may be made to Orange County Rescue Squad, P. O.
Box 446, Orange, 22960, Orange County Nursing Home, 120 Dogwood Lane, Orange
22960, or North Pamunkey Baptist Church, 15110 Pamunkey Lane Orange, 22960.
Pallbearers will be Roy Chiles, James Nichols, Jeff Lloyd, Luther Barden, Oscar
Barden, Tim Barden, Kenny Crawford and John Lee Crawford. Preddy Funerals Home,
Orange, is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Jul. 19, 2008
BILLY NELSON CRAWFORD SR.
Billy Nelson Crawford Sr. of Bridgewater died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the
home of his daughter where he had lived for the past year. Mr. Crawford was born
April 23, 1932, in the Cross Keys area and was the son of the late Albert Taylor
and Martha Virginia Shifflett Crawford. He retired as a heavy equipment operator
from West Sand and Gravel. In December 1954, he married the former Edna Mae
Dudley, who preceded him in death July 30, 1991. Survivors include two sons,
Billy Nelson Crawford Jr. of Weyers Cave and Michael Taylor Crawford of
Harrisonburg; a daughter, Terry Claxton of Bridgewater; a sister, Martha Jane
Childress of Harrisonburg; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Pastor John Senters will conduct a graveside service 11 a.m. Monday in the
Crawford family cemetery near Grottoes. The family will receive friends from 7
to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kyger-Pence Funeral Home of McGaheysville.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 23, 2007
BOBBY JOE CRAWFORD
Bobby Joe Crawford, 23, of Fulks Run, left this world to meet God on Saturday,
April 21, 2007, in a tragic car accident. He lived at home with his parents,
Tiny and Cindy Crawford and his niece, Katelyn Pitsenbarger. He is also survived
by his biological parents, Rick Crawford and Catherine Lantz. Bobby was born on
June 30, 1983, in Rockingham County. He attended Broadway High School and worked
with his father at Crawford’s Concrete Finishing. He attended Gospel Hill
Mennonite Church. Bobby lived life with a zest and brought tremendous joy to his
mom and dad. Also surviving are two brothers, Ricky Crawford and his wife,
Rhonda, of Linville, Donald Howdyshell, Linville; a sister, Amy Crawford,
Harrisonburg; grandparents, Bassil and Loretta Lam and biological grandparents,
Marvin Muterspaugh, Ottobine, Alice Lilly, South Carolina and Goldie Taylor,
Harrisonburg. He has three very special nephews who thought their uncle hung the
moon, Landon, Chase and Caleb Crawford. He also has a precious niece, Desarae
and nephews, Charles, Donald and John. The Revs. David Lehman and Roy Good will
conduct a memorial service Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Gospel Hill Mennonite
Church. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Monday evening
from 7 to 8 at McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The casket will be open
for visitation only.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Mar. 14, 2005
BRENDA CRAWFORD ESTES
Brenda Crawford Lawson, 48, of Palmyra, died Friday, March 11, 2005, in a local
hospital. She was born Feb. 8, 1957, in Charlottesville. She was the daughter of
Gail Shifflett of Charlottesville, and the late George Estes. She was also
preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Smith. Brenda was a member of Living
Stone Church and was formerly a weaver at Frank Ix and Sons for 20 years. She is
survived by her husband, Lillard Smith Lawson Jr., of Palmyra; her daughter,
April Dawn Tillman, and her significant other, David Conley, of Louisa County;
her son, John Lewis Tillman, and his wife, Pamela, of Barboursville; her mother,
Gail Shifflett of Charlottesville; a sister, Louise Belew, and her husband,
Blaine, of Charlottesville; two brothers, George Estes and his wife, Gilda, of
Louisa, and Glen Morris and his wife, Penny, of Fluvanna County; and three
grandchildren, Justin Clayton Tillman, Brandon Lewis Tillman, and Matthew
Conley. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at
Hill & Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Sipe officiating. Interment will
follow at the Mitchell-Davis Family Cemetery in Greene County. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, at the Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jan. 1, 1957
C. LEE CRAWFORD
C. Lee Crawford, 72, died yesterday at his home at Free Union. A native of
Greene County, he was the son of the late William H. and Harriet Detamore
Crawford. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Maupin Crawford; a daughter, Mrs.
Noah Wood of Ivy; three sons, N. J. Crawford of Proffit, Robert E. Crawford of
Fairfax and Sgt. Linwood K. Crawford of Bunker Hill, Ind.; and two brothers,
Willie Eddie Crawford of Batesville and Mack Crawford of Earlysville. Graveside
services will be held at 1 p. m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church Cemetery at
Free Union, with the Rev. W. B. Epps officiating.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Apr. 9, 2008
CRAWFORD ELWOOD FULK
Crawford Elwood Fulk, 74, of Harrisonburg, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his
home. Mr. Fulk was born Nov. 20, 1933, in Rockingham County, and was a son of
the late Laney Kenneth “Bill” Fulk and Laura Isabelle Crawford Fulk. He attended
school in Rockingham County. He co-owned Fulk Landscaping and Garden Center in
Harrisonburg with his wife for many years. He attended Westside Baptist Church
and was a former member of the Harrisonburg Moose Lodge. On July 8, 1951, he
married Virginia Ann Collier, who preceded him in death Feb. 9, 2007. He is
survived by a son, Daniel E. Fulk of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Bonnie Carini
of Churchville and Tina Byers of Waynesboro; two brothers, Kenneth E. Fulk and
Robert S. “Bobby” Fulk, both of Harrisonburg; a sister, Lorraine Hensley of
Elkton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. Ray Halverson
conducted the funeral Sunday at the Elkton Pentecostal Church. Burial followed
at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg. The family received friends
Monday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Elkton Pentecostal Church, 16714 East Summit Ave., Elkton, VA 22827.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Dec. 14, 1961
CLYDE G. CRAWFORD
Clyde G. Crawford of Dyke, recently of Chicago, and a native of Memphis Tenn.,
died in a hospital in Chicago last Tuesday, December 4th. He was 69, a veteran
of World War I. He leaves his wife, the former Mary Lou Morris of Dyke. Funeral
services were held Sunday at two o’clock in the Evergreen Brethren Church at
Dyke with the Rev. C. C. Kurtz officiating. Pallbearers were: Alex Morris,
Wilbur Morris, Alfred Morris, Carroll Morris, Clifford Shifflett, and Harold
Eppard.
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DANIEL E. CRAWFORD
Daniel E. Crawford, 39, of 1100 Hull Street, died Wednesday, July 26, 1972.
Survived by two daughters, Beverly Ann and Sandra Jean Crawford; son, Daniel E.
Crawford Jr.; his mother, Mrs. Hattie C. Crawford; three sisters, Mrs. Helen
Campbell, Mrs. Gladys Burton, and Mrs. Ruby McCormick; his brother, David L.
Crawford; and several nieces and nephews. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley
Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where services will be held Saturday at 12
noon, Interment Maury.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA
DAVID WHITT CRAWFORD
Whitt David Crawford, age 88 yrs. of Elkton died February 25, 1990 at
Harrisonburg, Va. Born June 21, 1901 in Rockingham County, son of the late John
Scott and Fannie Morris Crawford. Married January 17, 1920 to Annie Lee Morris
who died December 21, 1987. Daughters, Elizabeth Breeden of Elkton and Minnie
Payne of Harrisonburg. Sisters, Emma McInturff of Rising Sun, Md., Mae Morris of
Shenandoah and Mary Dean of Elkton. Brother, Ernest W. (Jack) Crawford of
Elkton. Seven grandchildren including Shirley Shifflett and Maxine Williams both
of Elkton who were raised in the Crawford home, 23 great grandchildren and 3
great-great grandchildren. Burial in the Elk Run Cemetery.
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DELLA CONLEY CRAWFORD
DELLA CONLEY CRAWFORD, age 68 yrs. of Timberville died 31 Mar 1987 at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital. Born 29 Jan 1919 at Fulks Run d/o the late John Martin &
Nettie Sowers Conley. She had been employed by H. F. & T. B. Byrd orchards in
Timberville until she retired in 1984. Married 14 Jul 1937 Russell Carroll
Crawford who died 24 May 1984. Surviving are 5 daughters, Doris Price, Betty Lou
Reedy & Sandy Crawford all of Harrisonburg, Carolyn Botkin of Dayton & Mary Ann
Rucker of Bridgewater, 4 sons, Sherman Conley Sr. of Harrisonburg, Robert
Crawford of Broadway, Ronald Crawford of Bridgewater & Kenneth Crawford of
Timberville, 7 sisters, Rachel Ray & Emma Conley both of Fulks Run, Mary Lapi of
Reading, Pa. Naomi Anspach of Robsonia, Pa., Vada Dedrick & Anna Mae Moyers both
of Harrisonburg & Oneda Morris of Timberville, 3 brothers, Daniel Conley of
Timberville, Branson Conley of Fulks Run & Frank Conley of Harrisonburg, 26
grandchildren & 20 great grandchildren.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 3, 2003
DEWEY LEE CRAWFORD
Dewey Lee Crawford of Gordonsville, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at the age of
85. Born October 23, 1917, in Louisa County, on the property where he spent his
entire life, he was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Florence
Crawford; brothers, Leslie Crawford and Howard Crawford; and sisters, Jeannette
Armstrong, Verna Walker, Grace Armstrong, Doris Easton and Ruby Dowell. Mr.
Crawford was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Philippines.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post 7638 in Gordonsville. Mr. Crawford was a retired
welder and was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church. He is survived by
Elsie, his wife of 56 years; a son, Stephen Crawford and his wife, Geri of
Alexandria; three daughters, Donna Harris of Gordonsville, Nancy Dutton and her
husband, Jerrold, of Gordonsville, and Carolyn Leake and her husband, Allen, of
Ruckersville; eight grandchildren, Pamela Crawford, Kelly Harris Kurth and her
husband, John, Dana Harris Cherry and her husband, Jerome, Eric Dutton and his
wife, Dawn, Trevor Dutton and his wife, Sheila, Chris Leake, Shawn Leake and
Diane Leake; and 12 great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Miranda, Matthew, Dylan, Trey,
Brittany, Jordan, Marcus, Aine, Travor Jr., Victoria and Sydney; a
sister-in-law, Alma Crawford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003, at the Mechanicsville Baptist
Church, Gordonsville, with interment in the Walker's Family Cemetery. The Rev.
Greg Compton will officiate. The family will receive friends today at the church
from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville
Baptist Church Building Fund, 10200 Louisa Rd., Gordonsville, Va. 22942. Preddy
Funeral Home, Gordonsville, is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jun. 9, 2007
DONALD LEE CRAWFORD
Donald "Donnie" Lee Crawford, 65, of Ruckersville went home to be with his Lord
and Savior on Thursday, June 7, 2007.NNHe was born May 6, 1942, in Greene
County. He was the son of the late Leona Shifflett Crawford and Walter Crawford.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Dottie Crawford; three sons,
Franklin Ferguson, Travis Lam and Donnie Lee Crawford Jr., all of Orange; two
daughters, Amanda Williams of Roanoke and Angel Patterson of Charlottesville;
two sisters, Margie Crawford of Dyke and Martha Windsor of Staunton; two
brothers, Thomas Crawford of San Antonio, Texas, and Charles Crawford of
Staunton; nine grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. In
addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by three sisters, Aroncia
Morris, Lois Morris and Odessa Shifflett. Donnie was a member of Crozet Moose.
He was a member of Bacon Hollow Baptist Church and a retired painter of 47
years. Donnie liked to sing and dance, but he loved to play music in church. He
will be missed by all of those who knew him and especially by his wife, Dottie.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2007, at
the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 11,
2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home, with the Reverend Malcolm Powell officiating.
Interment will follow at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service
will be Franklin Ferguson, Travis Lee Lam, Bobby Irving, Donnie Lee Crawford
Jr., Kenny Crawford and Sam Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Crawford
and Bennie Eddins. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jan. 7, 1989
DONALD WILMER CRAWFORD
Donald Wilmer Crawford, 48, of Mission Home, died Thursday January 5, 1989, in a
Charlottesville Hospital. He was born Sept. 2, 190 in Greene County, He was son
of the late Dolly Morris Crawford. He is survived by his father Ellis L.
Crawford, of Dyke. Also surviving are six daughters, Linda Shifflett, Wanda
Crawford, Dolly Crawford, Judy Carol Crawford, all of Charlottesville, Laura and
Matilda Crawford, both of Mission Home; one son, Ray Crawford of Elkton; two
brothers, Randolph Crawford of Barboursville, and Ellis W. Crawford of Dyke; a
half brother, Leon Morris of Ivy, and four sisters, Margaret Leak, of
Charlottesville, Mary Spingler, of Proffit, Shirley Frazier, of Georgia, and
Ella Mae McKay of Ruckersville. He was preceded in death by one daughter,
Barbara Sue Crawford. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8
at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke with interment in the church
cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the Ryan
Funeral Home in Quinque. NOTE - Judy Carol Crawford was misspelled in the
original obit.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 3, 2002
DORIS MAE CRAWFORD EASTON
Doris Mae Easton, 89, of Louisa, died Thursday, August 1, 2002, in Louisa. Born,
September 28, 1912, in Louisa County, she was the daughter of the late Luther W.
and Florence Crawford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A.
Easton; brothers, Leslie K. Crawford and Howard Crawford; and by sisters, Verna
Walker, Grace Armstrong, Ruby Dowell, and Nettie Armstrong. She was a member of
Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church and also a member of the Circle Meetings.
She enjoyed bingo and traveling. Survivors include a brother, Dewey Crawford and
his wife, Elsie of Thelma; nieces, Gloria Strickler of Crozet, Donna Harris of
Thelma, Sandra Campbell and her husband, Dennis, of Crozet, Nancy Dutton and her
husband, Jerald, of Thelma, Carolyn Leake and her husband, Allen, of
Ruckersville, Colleen Herndon and her husband, Carson, of Charlottesville, and
Pat Walker of Charlottesville; nephews, Melvin Walker and his wife, Edith, of
Charlottesville, Johnny Walker and his wife, Alice, of Cobham; T.W. Armstrong
and his wife, Lil, of Charlottesville, Steve Crawford and his wife, Geri, of
Alexandria; and great-nieces and great-nephews. A graveside service will be
con-ducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery with the Rev. Edward Hopkins
officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at
Hill & Wood Funeral Home. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Herald-Mail Online, Hagerstown, MD, Sat. Apr. 23, 2005
DOTSIE F. CRAWFORD MASON
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Dotsie F. Mason, 64, of Martinsburg, died Friday, April 22,
2005, at City Hospital. Born May 22, 1940, in Charlottesville, Va., she was the
daughter of Bannie Collier Crawford of Martinsburg and the late Nat Crawford. In
addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, John E. Mason; one
daughter, Rebecca White of Glengary, W.Va.; one grandson; seven stepchildren,
eight stepgrandchildren; and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Dewey Crawford and Royce Crawford. Services will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Brown
Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Edwin Gant will officiate. Burial will be in
Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg. The family will receive friends today
from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Oct. 6, 2006
ELEANOR JEAN CRAWFORD
Eleanor Jean Crawford, 80, of Elkton, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at
Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Crawford was
born Oct. 5, 1925, in Elkton and was the daughter of the late Fluory and Grace
Shifflett Crawford Breeden, and stepdaughter of the late Fred R. Breeden. She
was a bookkeeper at Palmer Ford in Maryland for a number of years before
becoming disabled due to her vision. On Nov. 24, 1942, she married Ralph W.
Henry; he was killed while serving his country on July 22, 1950. Surviving are a
son, Donald Adams of Newbury, Md., five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. The Rev. Stuart Wood will conduct a memorial
service 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kyger Funeral Chapel in Elkton. Burial will be in
the Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton
Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 2, 1970
ELIZABETH CATHERINE MAUPIN CRAWFORD
Mrs. Columbus L. Crawford
PROFFIT – Mrs. Elizabeth Catherine Crawford, 83, died today at her home on RFD
4, Proffit. She was the widow of Columbus Lee Crawford. Born in Albemarle
County, March 14, 1887, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Mary Ann
Maupin. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Surviving are three
sons, Robert Crawford of Remington, Linwood Crawford of Richmond and N. J.
Crawford of Charlottesville; two daughters, Mrs. Nora Wood of Ivy and Mrs. Irene
Beasley of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preddy
Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
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ELMER DELANEY CRAWFORD
CRAWFORD, ELMER DELANEY age 73 yrs. of Shenandoah died 29 May 1995. Born 11 Jan
1922 at Elkton son of Nancy Shifflett Crawford of Baltimore, Md. & the late
Ashby Crawford. He served in the US Army during World War II as a staff sergeant
with the 116th Infantry, Co C, 29th Div. & earned two Purple Hearts for injuries
received in combat. Daughter, Deborah Ann Crawford of Severna Park, Md. Brother,
Henry Crawford of Queenstown, Md. Sisters, Virginia Heibler & Millie Romonouskas,
both of Shenandoah, Gladys Myers of Towson, Md. & Beatrice Bahr of Catonsville,
Md. One granddaughter. Burial was in Elk Run Cemetery at Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, May 25, 1992
EMMA MAE SHIFFLETT CRAWFORD
Emma Mae Crawford, 83, died Saturday, May 23, 1992 in the home of her daughter
in Earlysville. She was born Sept. 11, 1909 in Greene County, a daughter of the
late George Shifflett and Rebecca Morris Shifflett. Her husband was the late
James Monroe Crawford. She is survived by three sons, Wendell Crawford of
Charlottesville, Gifford Crawford of Earlysville and Odell Crawford of Elkton; a
daughter Joyce Shifflett of Earlysville; one sister, Sissie Shifflett of Louisa;
six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Crawford retired from The
Blue Ridge, where she worked in Food Services. A funeral service will be
conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the Evergreen Church of the brethren, with
interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Owen Preston and Rev. Elbert Conley
will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 P.m. today in Ryan
Funeral Home, Quinque. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the
rescue squad of your choice.
The Greene County Record, VA, Jan. 31, 1952
EMMANUEL ABRAHAM CRAWFORD
Emmanuel Abraham Crawford, a native of the Dyke community died Wednesday, Jan.
2, at the Memorial hospital in Alexandria. He was the son of the late Robert N.
and Rhoda Shifflet Crawford and was 65 years of age. Surviving is a sister, Mrs.
Georgia Davis; three brothers, Thomas, M.S. and R.D. Crawford of Dyke. Funeral
service was held on Friday afternoon from Mt. Olivet church and burial followed
in the family cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA
ERNEST WILMER CRAWFORD
Ernest Wilmer "Jack" Crawford, 78, of New Market died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at
the Life Care Center in New Market. Mr. Crawford was born Sept. 30, 1920, in
Elkton and was a son of the late John Scott and Fannie Lee Morris Crawford. He
was a farmer and worked at Merck & Co. in Elkton and at Asplundh Tree Company in
Maryland before retiring. He was a member of Gooden Brothers Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 9292 in Elkton. He was a veteran of World War 11 and was awarded the
Purple Hearts for wounds he received in action. He attended Upper Room Church in
Elkton. His wife, Irene Morris Crawford, died earlier. Survivors include two
sons, Wayne Crawford and Donnie Crawford, both of Elkton; three sisters, Lucy
Morris of Shenandoah, Emma Mclnturff of Maryland, and Mary Dean of Elkton; and
two grandchildren. The funeral was conducted Wednesday, June 9, by the Rev.
Johnny Hensley at Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial was in Elk Run
Cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 14, 1991
EVELYN KAY CRAWFORD
Evelyn Kay Crawford, 25, of Route 2, Dyke, died Sunday, May 12, 1991, in an
automobile accident in Greene County. Born Aug. 22, 1965, in Charlottesville,
she was a daughter of Andrew J. Crawford and Margie Crawford of Dyke. Also
surviving are two sisters, Wanda C. Hensley of Dyke and Ellen C. Childress of
Ruckersville, and three brothers, Wayne C. Crawford of Charlottesville and Kenny
J. Crawford and Charles E. Crawford, both of Dyke. She was an employee of State
Farm Insurance for four years and was a 1984 graduate of William Monroe High
School. She attended Bacon Hollow Baptist Church. A funeral service will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bacon Hollow Baptist Church with interment in
Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm Powell will officiate. The family will
receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Mar. 9, 1973
FINKS EARLY CRAWFORD
STANARDSVILLE - Finks Early Crawford, 56, died Wednesday in a Charlottesville
hospital. A native of Greene County, Mr. Crawford was the son of the late Johnny
and Anna Laura Lawson Crawford. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be Saturday at 4 p. m. at Ryan-Estes Funeral Home at Quinque.
Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Yelton officiating.
FLUROY CRAWFORD
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Nov. 24, 1961
ELKTON — Fluroy Crawford, 84, a former resident of Elkton, died Wednesday in
Washington. Funeral services will be held from the Brill funeral home Saturday
at one, the Rev. Don Fridinger officiating. Burial will be in Elk Run cemetery.
Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife Mrs. Grace Shifflett Crawford; two sons,
Howard and Malcolm Crawford, of Washington; and a daughter. Mrs. Jean Crawford,
Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Davis, Washington and Florence Crawford of
Louisa County. The pallbearers will be: Alden Shifflett, Floyd Brill, Whit
Shifflett, Whit Berry and Archie Louderback.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Dec. 15, 2003
FRANCES SHAVER CRAWFORD
Frances Shaver Crawford of Crozet went to her heavenly home on Dec. 14, 2003.
She was born on Dec. 16, 1921, in Albemarle County, the late William Fisher and
Lena Evans Fisher. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenny Crawford; two
sisters; and five brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Sullivan and
her husband, Earl, of Crozet; two sons, Art Shaver and his wife, Eloise, of
Richmond, and Mike Crawford of Crozet; one brother, Earl Fisher of Baltimore,
Md.; and one sister, Lucy Branch of Crozet. She is also survived by six
grandchildren, David Tomlin, Krystal (Dodie) Gibson, Betty Keith, Casey Powell,
and Eric and Evan Sullivan; and four great grandchildren, Kenney Gibson, Alyssa
Gibson, Kaydence Sullivan, and Jacob Tomlin, and a special little girl, Hannah
Sullivan, whom she loved as a grandchild; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Crawford,
wife of Kenny; and lots of nieces and nephews. She retired from Con Agra in 1983
as a secretary. She was a longtime member of Crozet Baptist Church. The family
suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Crozet Baptist Church.
Building Fund, 5804 St. George Ave., Crozet, VA 22932, or the Western Albemarle
Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Anderson Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jul. 27, 1969
FRANK D. CRAWFORD JR.
KESWICK – Frank Donald Crawford Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Crawford of
Keswick, died today in a Charlottesville hospital. He was three months old. He
was born April 23, 1969, the son of Frank D. Crawford and Diana Morris Crawford.
Surviving besides his parents are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Morris of Free Union, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Hawley of Keswick. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the graveside in
Evergreen Church Cemetery in Dyke. Preddy Teague Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, 1991
FRANK DONALD CRAWFORD
Frank Donald Crawford, 41, of Boyd's Tavern, died Monday evening, Jan 28, 1991.
Born Feb. 2, 1949, in Charlottesville, he was the son of Helen Shifflett
Crawford Hawley of Keswick and the late William Crawford. In addition to his
mother, he is survived by his wife, Dianna M. Crawford of Boyd's Tavern; his
stepfather, Fleming S. "Pete" Hawley of Keswick; a son, William App Crawford,
and daughter-in-law, Carla Crawford, of Troy; seven sisters, Doris Morris and
Mary Shifflet, both of Stanardsville. Brenda Hawley and Pearl Stout, both of
Charlottesville, Lisa Shifflet of Troy, Patricia Shifflet of Norfolk and Helen
Craig of Albemarle County; and seven brothers, Charles Crawford of Ruckersville,
Arnold Crawford of Keswick, Roger Crawford of Palmyra, John Hawley of North
Carolina, Pete Hawley of Charlottesville, Jeff Hawley of Keswick and William
Crawford of Georgia. He was preceded in death by son, Frank D. Crawford, Jr.,
and brother Ricky Hawley. Mr. Crawford was a self-employed well driller. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Church of the Brethren
conducted by the Rev. Cecil T. Pace. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Teague Funeral Home, 2260
Ivy Road.
The News & Advance Lynchburg, VA, Mar. 30, 1999
FRANK STROTHER CRAWFORD, JR.
Frank Strother Crawford Jr., 75, of 1516 Wythe Road, died Sunday, March 28, 1999
at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine Page Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was born Nov. 22, 1923 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Frank
Strother Crawford Sr. and the late Dora Shifflett Crawford. He was a member of
Southview United Methodist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a
retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to his wife, he
is survived by his son, L. Nelson Crawford and his wife, Cindy of Goode; a
brother, Joseph E. Crawford and his wife, Donnie of Lynchburg; three sisters,
Bernice C. Goin of Lynchburg, Shirley C. Roakes and her husband, Carlton of
Altavista, Maxine C. Myers of Glen Bernie, Md.; two grandchildren, Julie C.
Grubbs of Evington, Calvert Crawford of Lynchburg; one great-grandson, Jerame
Grubbs of Evington and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Jack L.
Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with
military honors by American Legion Post #16. The family will receive friends
from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Piedmont Chapter, American Heart
Association, 2250 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Aug. 5, 1995
GENESIS CRAWFORD
Genesis Crawford, 49, of Stanardsville passed away Aug. 3, 1995, at his home. He
was born Feb. 15, 1946, in Scottsville, a son of Polly Morris Crawford of Dyke
and the late James M. Crawford. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his
wife, Patricia Louise Crawford, of Stanardsville; two daughters, Tammy Fox and
her husband, Robert, and Sondra Fox of Ruckersville; two sons, Israel Crawford
and his wife, Shirley, of Harrisonburg and Genesis Crawford of Stanardsville;
four grandchildren, nine brothers, four sisters, five half brothers and three
half-sisters. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by a brother and a half
brother. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral
Chapel in Quinque, with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Dyke. The Rev.
Randolph Shifflett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9
p.m. this evening at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be given to Patricia Crawford, Rt. 2 Box 138, Stanardsville,
Va. 22973.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Apr. 30, 2002
GENEVIEVE CRAWFORD
Genevieve Crawford, 72, of Harrisonburg, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Avante
Nursing Home, where she had lived for the past two months. Mrs. Crawford was
born June 4, 1929, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of the late
Garfield and Hattie Dove Crawford. She was employed at Swift and Company and was
a member of the Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. In June 1941, she married Maynard
Crawford Sr., who preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1991. She is survived by
four sons, Ernie Crawford, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., Maynard Crawford Jr.,
Linville, David Lee Crawford, Fulks Run, and Kenny Cooper, Woodstock; three
daughters, Geraldine Ours and June Barnett, both of Harrisonburg, and Judy
Showman, Fulks Run; three brothers, Otis "Skip" Crawford, Harrisonburg, Robert
Crawford, Fulks Run, and Sherman "Buck" Crawford, Perrysburg, Ohio; a sister,
Ethel Morris, Fulks Run; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pastor
Kenneth Horst will conduct the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gospel Hill
Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at McMullen Funeral Home in
Harrisonburg.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 7, 1986
GEORGIA ANNA CRAWFORD ROACH
Georgia Anna Crawford Roach, 75, of Unionville, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1986, at
the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Born April 7, 1910 in Greene Co., she was the
daughter of the late Robert Daniel and Sigourney Shifflett Crawford. She is
survived by her husband, William Thaniel Roach of Unionville; four daughters,
Mrs. Sterline R. Barringer, Miss Geraline Roach, both of Unionville, Mrs. Hattie
R. Moon and Mrs. Rachel R. Moubray, both of Orange; two sons, Vurn C. Roach of
Unionville and Thomas Lee Roach, Sr. of Orange; 12 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Nay Thaniel Roach
Morris. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 1986, at 2 p.m. from the
Orange Assembly of God Church with interment in the Graham Cemetery conducted by
the Rev. Anthony Miller. Family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9
p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Aug. 14, 2010
GIFFORD CRAWFORD
"Trix" Gifford Crawford
"Trix" Gifford Crawford, 68, of Earlysville, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
He was born on July 3, 1942, in Scottsville, Virginia, the son of the late James
M. Crawford and Emma Shifflett Crawford. He was an Electrician at Design
Electric Company and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Surviving him are
the love of his life, Rachael Crawford Sipe; his two daughters, Donna Wheaton of
Lake Monticello and Vonda Crawford and her husband, Glenn Mills, of Greene
County; four grandchildren, Gary Wheaton and his wife, Heather, of Lake
Monticello, Chucky Wheaton of Fluvanna, Robin Wheaton of Fluvanna, and Safari
Mills of Ruckersville; two great-grandchildren, Autumn Wheaton and Ashton
Wheaton of Fluvanna; one sister, Joyce Shifflett and her husband, Kenas, of
Earlysville; two brothers, Wendell Crawford of Charlottesville and Odell
Crawford and his wife, Joyce, of Elkton, Virginia; and four nephews, Kenny
Crawford and Darryl Crawford of Elkton, Kenny Shifflett of Earlysville and Greg
Shifflett of Ruckersville. A graveside funeral service will be held 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Hartless
officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday,
August 14, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the
family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Greene County SPCA,
PO Box 358, Stanardsville, VA 22980. Friends may sign the guest book at
www.hillandwood.com.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, May 30, 1968
GROVER C. CRAWFORD
Grover C. Crawford Succumbs After Accident
Grover C. Crawford, of Dyke, reported seriously injured in a collision which
occurred Wednesday, May 22, on US 29 at Airport Road, Route 649 died later that
morning. He was 75. Mr. Crawford was a passenger in a car driven by Noah
Frazier, 68, of Scottsville, traveling north on 29 and making a turn left into
Airport Road when he collided in the southbound lane of highway with a late
model sports car driven by James C. Bradford, 21, a cadet at the U.S. Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md. The impact knocked Frazier’s car into a pickup truck
waiting at a stop sign on Airport Road and driven by Roy E. Johnson, 65, of
Bellair. Frazier was treated for facial lacerations. Mr. Crawford, born in
Greene November 4, 1893, was the son of the late Jack and Liza Morris Crawford.
A member of the First Bible Baptist Church, he was the widower of Matilda Morris
Crawford. Survivors are a son, Andrew J. Crawford of Dyke; a step-son, Lindsay
Morris of Stony Point; three step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellan Roach of
Scottsville, Mrs. Lizzie Clements of Fairfax, and Mrs. Blanche Morris of Dyke; a
sister, Mrs. Betty Morris of Richmond; 6 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at two o’clock on Saturday in the
First Bible Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery at Dyke.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Aug. 22, 2001
HAZEL IRENE CRAWFORD MORRIS
Hazel Irene Morris, 85, Fulks Run, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where she had been a patient since Saturday.
She had lived at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center for the past
three years. Mrs. Morris was born April 15, 1916, in Rockingham County, and was
a daughter of the late Garfield and Hattie Dove Crawford. She was a lifelong
resident of Fulks Run and was employed at Swift Company and Cavalier Poultries.
She was a member of the Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. On Feb. 14, 1934, she
married James "Jim" Morris, who died Oct. 19, 1978. Surviving are two daughters,
Loretta Lam and Judy Showman, both of Fulks Run; one son, James "Bus" Morris,
Fulks Run; two sisters, Ethel Morris, Fulks Run and Genevieve "Beat" Crawford,
Farmville; three brothers, Robert Crawford, Fulks Run, Otis "Skip" Crawford,
Harrisonburg, and Sherman "Buck" Crawford, Perrysburg, Ohio; 12 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The Revs. Isaac Risser
and Kenneth Horst will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at the Gospel Hill
Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the McMullen Funeral Home in
Harrisonburg.
The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD, Tue, Feb. 12, 2008
HENRY LEE CRAWFORD
Henry Lee Crawford, a retired machinist and World War II veteran, died Thursday
of prostate cancer at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Queenstown
resident was 83. Mr. Crawford was born in Yancy, Va., and raised in
Harrisonburg, Va. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served as a tank gunner
with Gen. George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army. He landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day,
participated in the liberation of Paris and fought at the battle of Hurtgen
Forest, which raged on the Belgian-German border from September 1944 until
February 1945. "He was the turret gunner and he was blasted out of his tank.
Amazingly, he was uninjured and able to walk out," said his daughter, Jacqueline
V. Harrington of Ellicott City. After the war, he went to work as a tool and die
maker for Scandia Manufacturing Co., a Baltimore-based defense contractor. After
retiring in 1986, he became a consultant for the Navy focusing on the repair and
installation of antenna systems for nuclear submarines. An accomplished
carpenter, he single-handedly built his West Friendship home, where he had lived
until moving to Queenstown in 1987. Mr. Crawford also liked making fine
furniture for family and friends, and enjoyed working in his vegetable and
flower gardens. He was an avid boater and fisherman and was a member and former
commodore of the Kent Island Yacht Club. He was a former longtime communicant of
St. John Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, where a memorial
service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Also surviving are his wife of 60
years, the former Dora K. Pyne; two sons, Brian D. Crawford of Arlington, Va.,
and Roger L. Crawford of Winchester, Va.; four sisters, Gladys Myers of
Hampstead, Beatrice Bahr of Catonsville, and Virginia Hiebler and Mildred
Romonouskas, both of Shenandoah, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Oct. 17, 1974
HENRY PATRICK CRAWFORD
Henry Patrick Crawford of Charlottesville died Tuesday, October 8, 1974 in local
hospital. He was 71. A retired laborer, he was a member of Shenandoah Heights
Baptist Church in Waynesboro. Survivors include five sons, Emory C. Crawford of
Richmond, Robert D. Crawford of Tappahannock, Sherman I. Crawford of Waynesboro,
Glenn A. Crawford of Palmyra and Richard C. Crawford of Charlottesville; one
daughter, Mrs. Joan McDaniel of Charlottesville; 22 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Glen Kirk
Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Waynesboro. Hawkins Funeral Chapel in
Charlottesville handled the arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA, Jun. 8, 2001
HUNTER CRAWFORD KIRBY
Hunter Crawford Kirby, 69, of Gordonsville, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at his
residence. Born Feb. 13, 1932, in Stony Point, he was a son of the late Joseph
Kirby and Mazie Critzer Kirby. Mr. Kirby was an Army veteran of the Korean
Conflict, and a member of Zion United Methodist Church of Gordonsville. He is
survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Barbara Glass Kirby of Gordonsville;
three daughters, Carolyn Cook and her husband, Robert, of Pumfret, Md., and
Crystal Payne and her husband, Buster, and Audrey Gibson and her husband, Scott,
all of Gordonsville; one son, James Kirby and his wife, Pam, of Accokeek, Md.;
two brothers, Frank Kirby of Hood, and Donald Kirby of Prince Frederick, Md.;
two sisters, Helen Proffit of Gordonsville, and Sophie Caputo of North Beach,
Md.; a special nephew, Fred Clodfelter and his wife, Lynn, of Plymouth, N.C.; 12
grandchildren, Edward, Chemaine and Ashley Kirby, Dale Cook, Caleb, Ethan,
Elijah and Hannah Payne, Shawna and Logan Gibson, and Casey and Kyle Clodfelter;
and one great-grandchild, Jazele Gibson. He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Phyllis Lawson and Edith Matherson. Funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church in Gordonsville, with interment to
follow in Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville. The Rev. Will Montgomery
and Mr. Buster Payne will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8
p.m. this evening at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, and request
that memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops
Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911. The family would like to
thank Dr. Richard Stewart and his staff, and the Martha Jefferson Home Care unit
for their kindness and support.
The News Virginia Daily, Strasburg, VA,
JAMES EARL CRAWFORD
James Earl "Jim" Crawford, 81, of Front Royal died Thursday, December 24, 2009,
at his home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at
2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Ronald Heath. Burial will
follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Crawford was born May
30, 1928, in Albemarle County, son of the late William and Julia Crawford. He
was a U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps veteran and retired from Allegheny Power
Company. He was married to the late Della Mae Crawford. In addition to his
parents Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by two sons James Earl Crawford II and
Jamie Lee Crawford. Jim enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing, and
most of all, playing golf. Surviving are his children Bonnie Sue Alviar of
Kinston, NC, William Jay Crawford of Front Royal, Vanessa Crawford Boies of
Linden, and Julie Ann Crawford of Kinston, NC; twelve grandchildren Kimberly
Dawn Crawford of Dunn, NC, whom he raised as if she was his own daughter, James
C. Crawford of Bennettsville, SC, William Crawford of Winchester, Brandy Wine
Crawford of Bunkerhill, WV, Staff Sgt. James E. Crawford, III of Ft. Carson, CO,
Jesse R. Boies and William T. Boies both of Front Royal, Kenneth Michael Kerns
of Kinston, NC, Hunter W. Crawford, Isabella Crawford, Evelyn "Cupcake"
Crawford, and Joy Michelle Barbee all of Front Royal; and six
great-grandchildren Marty and Bumpy Crawford, Kearstin and Kayla Merritt, Gavin
Breeden, and Alexandria Crawford; and special friend Fernando Riveros.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Cooke, Ronnie Clegg, Dickie Furr, Michael Kerns,
Marty Crawford, and Fernando Riveros. The family will receive friends on
Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home. The family would
like to express their gratitude to his grandson Marty Crawford for all of his
loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West
Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601. The family would like to express a special
"Thank You" to all their friends at Lester's Pharmacy in Front Royal.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
JAMES EMERSON CRAWFORD
James Emerson Crawford, 38, of Dyke died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1991, in
Stanardsville. Born Sept. 10, 1953, he was a son of Polly Morris Crawford of
Dyke and the late James Monroe Crawford. In addition to his mother, he is
survived by a daughter, Christina Crawford, and a son, James Matthew Crawford,
both of Dyke; four sisters, Kim Jarrell and Paulette Crawford both of Dyke,
Geraldine Foley of Baltimore, Md., and Elizabeth Page Reymonds of BelAir, Md.;
10 brothers, Jelius Crawford of Elkton; Gennis Crawford of Stanardsville, Judea
Crawford and Titus Crawford, both of Harrisonburg, Benjamin Crawford, Dennie
Crawford, Edison Crawford and Zirkle Crawford, all of Dyke, and Carson Crawford
and Van Crawford, both of Charlottesville; and a devoted friend, Wanda Morris.
Mr. Crawford was employed with the J.K. Trucking Company. A funeral service will
be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Evergreen Church of the Brethren with
interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. C.C. Kurtz will officiate. The family
will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan Funeral Home,
Quinque.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Mon, Dec, 19, 1977
JAMES LEON CRAWFORD
GROTTOES - The funeral for James Leon Crawford, 56, of Rt. 2, Grottoes will be
conducted 2 p.m. today at the W. H. Kyger Funeral Home by the Rev. Hubert R.
Pellmari. Burial will be in the Crawford family cemetery at Rt. 2, Grottoes. Mr.
Crawford died Saturday morning at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was
born Feb. 1, 1921 at Grottoes and was a son of Martha Shifflett Crawford of Rt.
2, Grottoes and the late Albert T. Crawford. He worked at Martin Construction
Co. in Grottoes. Surviving in addition to his mother are a daughter, Betty Lou
Crawford of Rt. 2, Grottoes; four brothers, Robert L. Crawford of Wiliston,
Fla., Billy N. Crawford of Elkton, Wilson L. Crawford of Tracey's Landing, Md.
and Benjamin F. Crawford of Rt. 2, Grottoes, and three sisters, Josephine M.
Crawford of Rt. 2, Grottoes and Margaret V. Henderson and Martha R. Childress,
both of Harrisonburg.
The Greene County Record, VA, Jun. 13, 1963
JAMES LUTHER CRAWFORD
James Luther Crawford of Dyke died May 29, 1963, in a Charlottesville Hospital.
He was 63. He leaves two sons: Daniel Luther Crawford and David James Crawford
of Dyke; a step-son, Bernard Crawford of Shenandoah; two daughters: Mrs. Anna
Dudley of Stanardsville, and Miss Jean Crawford of Dyke; and two sisters: Miss
Julia Crawford and Mrs. Sam Morris of Dyke. Funeral services were held June 1 in
Dyke with burial in the family cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 24, 1975
JAMES MONROE CRAWFORD
DYKE- James Monroe Crawford died at his home Wednesday. He was 66. Born in
Greene County, Mr. Crawford was the son of the late Moses S. and Rebecca Frazier
Crawford. He was the husband of Polly M. Crawford. Besides his wife, Mr.
Crawford is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Huch, Mrs. Page E.
Reynolds, both of Baltimore, Md., Miss Paulette Crawford, Mis Kimberly Crawford,
both of Dyke, Mrs. Martha Fambo, Mrs. Rhoda Pilgrim, both of Decatur, Ga.; 15
sons, Julius Crawford of Ohio, Judea, Dennie, and Titus Crawford all of
Harrisonburg, Benjamin Crawford of McGaheysville, Edison, Emerson, Broxdell,
Carson, and Vansenter all of Dyke, Percy Crawford of Rome, Ga., James Crawford
of Greenville, Tenn., Moses Crawford of Decatur Ga., and Wendell Crawford of
Charlottesville; 40 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by one brother, Arron T. Crawford of Scottsville; and two sisters, Mrs.
Rhoda Shifflett of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Mary Compton of Gordonsville.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Christian Church with
interment in the church cemetery. The Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque is in charge
of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jun. 19, 2007
JAMES ROBERT CRAWFORD
James "Jim" Robert Crawford, 61, of 105 North Brook Ave. in Harrisonburg, died
Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mr.
Crawford was born July 6, 1945, in Harrisonburg, and was the son of the late
Irvine Snyder and Margaret "Peggy" Cassidy Crawford. He graduated from high
School in Harrisonburg and also graduated from Blue Ridge Community College. He
had been employed by Ray Carr Tires for 15 years and was a truck driver for 20
years. He was a part-time instructor at Blue Ridge Community College and more
recently was a dispatcher for Beam Brothers Trucking Co. Mr. Crawford was a
member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Rockingham Union Lodge No. 27. He
enjoyed barbecuing, history and model trains. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca
"Becky" Burnett Crawford, whom he married March 2, 1970; two sons, Robert Samuel
Crawford of Mechanicsville and Andrew James Crawford of Harrisonburg, and twin
grandchildren. His body will be cremated at the Lindsey Cremation Chapel. Dr. E.
Thomas Murphy Jr. will conduct a memorial service 7 p.m. Wednesday at Asbury
United Methodist Church, where the family will receive friends following the
service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 S.
Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Arrangements are by the Lindsey Funeral Home
in Harrisonburg. E-mail condolences may be sent to lindseyfh@@comcast.net or
rcrawford79@@comcast.net
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 30, 1984
JENNIFER RUTH CRAWFORD
Jennifer Ruth Crawford, 7 month old daughter of Roger Lee and Naomi Ruth
Shifflett Crawford, of Rt. 1, Scottsville, died April 29, 1984, in a
Charlottesville hospital. Other than her parents, she is survived by a brother,
Roger Lee Crawford Jr.; paternal grandparents, Norman J. and Ruth Shifflett;
maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Badget, all of Charlottesville; and several
aunts and uncles. A graveside funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Christian Church Cemetery adjacent to the Evergreen Cemetery, Dyke with the Rev.
C. C. Kurtz officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8
p.m. at the Teague & Hawkins Funeral Home, Ivy Road.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Nov. 29, 2007
JONATHAN WILLIAM CRAWFORD
Jonathan William “J.W.-Craw” Crawford, 31, of Harrisonburg, died Tuesday, Nov.
27, 2007, from injuries sustained in a hunting accident. Mr. Crawford was born
April 1, 1976, in Harrisonburg and was the son of John M. and Allie L. Lawson
Crawford of Elkton. He was a member of Bethel Church of the Brethren and worked
as a superintendent for Riddleberger Brothers in Mount Crawford. On Dec. 22,
2001, he married Cynthia “Sandy” Crawford; she survives in Harrisonburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are a son and daughter, Seth
Crawford and Jessica Mitchell, both of Harrisonburg; a sister, Tina Chapman of
Dacula, Ga., and grandmother, Verrell Birt of Bridgewater. The Rev. William
Stanton will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bethel Church of the
Brethren in Keezletown. Burial will be in Bethel Church of the Brethren
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Johnson
Funeral Service in Grottoes.
Unknown newspaper
JULIUS CRAWFORD
JULIUS CRAWFORD age 53 yrs. of Elkton died 16 Jan 1998 at his home. Born 22 Nov
1944 in Greene Co. s/o Polly Jane Morris Crawford of Dyke and the late James
Monroe Crawford. Wife, Patricia Dean Crawford. Son, Michael Crawford of Elkton.
Brothers, Judea Crawford of New Hope, Titus Crawford of Harrisonburg, Carson
Crawford of Stanardsville, Vansenter Crawford of Charlottesville and Denny,
Benjamin, Edson & Zirkle Crawford all of Dyke. Sisters, Geraldine Folks of
Maryland, Elizabeth Reynolds of Stanley & Paulette Crawford and Kim Crawford
both of Dyke. Burial in the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Oct. 19, 1961
LABAN E. CRAWFORD
Greene Native Is Killed In Corn Picker Accident
Laban E. Crawford, 45, of Scottsville, native of Greene County, died Friday
afternoon when he was caught in a corn picker while working at a Barboursville
farm, Mountain View, owned by Clarke Brook. He was caught for more than an hour
with his legs nearly severed, but his calls for help were not heard. Brooks,
working another section of the field, discovered the mishap and at once called
the Orange Rescue Squad. The men had to remove the braces of the chut and hitch
a tractor to the picker to free Crawford, who was still conscious. He died in
the hospital about 10:30 that night. He was the son of Moses and Rebecca Frazier
Crawford, a World War II Veteran, member of the Naval Reserve, and member of
High Top Christian Church. He leaves his parents, two brothers, James Monroe
Crawford and Aaron Crawford of Warren, and two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Shifflett of
Charlottesville, and Mrs. Mary Frances Compton of Louisa. Graveside services
were held Monday at two o’clock in Monticello Memorial Park.
Unknown Newspaper 1979
LAURA CRAWFORD FULK
LINVILLE – The funeral for Laura Crawford Fulk, 73, of Rt. 1, Linville will be
conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Grove Church of The Brethren. The services will
be conducted by the Rev. Glenn Miller and the Rev. James Dodd. Burial will be in
the church cemetery. Mrs. Fulk died Tuesday afternoon at University Hospital in
Charlottesville where she had been a patient since Aug. 1. She had not been well
three years. She was born March 26, 1906 and was a daughter of the late Berryman
and Rebecca Shifflett Crawford. She spent her entire life in the Linville area
and had worked 30 years for the Stehli Silk Mill. She was a member of Gospel
Hill Mennonite Church. On Dec. 24, 1929, she married Laney “Bill” Fulk, who
survives. Also surviving are three sons, Kenneth and Crawford Fulk of Rt. 2,
Harrisonburg and Robert Fulk of Rt. 2, Harrisonburg; a daughter, Lorene Hensley
of Rt. 2, Elkton; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.. The body
is a Kyger and Trobaugh Funeral Home, where the family will receive friend’s
7:30-8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Fulk will stay with his son Crawford until after the
funeral.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Jan. 30, 1947
LEONA SHIFLETT CRAWFORD
Mrs. Walter L. Crawford Dies Enroute to Hospital
Mrs. Walter Lee Crawford, age 44, of Dyke suddenly passed away on Jan. 22 on the
way to the hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Scott Shifflett and
Mrs. Chellie Morris. Survivors are her husband, Mr. Raleigh Walter Crawford;
five daughters, Mrs. Aronica Morris, Mrs. Lois Morris, Mrs. Odie Shifflett, Mrs.
Marjorie Crawford, Martah, age 8; and three sons, Thomas, age 14, Charles 12,
and Donald Lee, age 4; also nine grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters
Miss Maggie Shifflett and Mrs. Minnie Bache, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Lizzie
Moubray, Elkton, Mrs. Melie Shiflett, Covesville, Mrs. America Rosson
Charlottesville, and Mrs. Mattie Hensley, Dyke. Funeral services were conducted
at the home of Mrs. Moses Morris. Burial was in the family cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Apr. 7, 1995
LOTTIE MAY CRAWFORD
Lottie May Crawford, 82, of Ruckersville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 1995,
in a Charlottesville nursing home. She was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Greene County,
a daughter of the late Joe Morris and Angiline Shifflett Morris. Her husband was
the late Floyd Crawford. She is survived by two daughters, Lucy Via and Lucille
Riner and her husband Sonny, of Gordonsville; a son, Earl Crawford of
Ruckersville; four sisters Minnie Shiflett and Dora Roach of Earlysville, Sally
Cook of New Market and Elsie Cook of Edgenberg; two grandsons, Alan Via of
Gordonsville and Donnie Crawford of Ruckersville and a great-granddaughter,
Jessica Crawford of Ruckersville. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by three
sisters, Polly Lamb, Lilly Shiflet and Minnie Collier and a brother, Jessy
Morris. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Funeral Chapel
in Quinque, with interment in Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville. The Rev. James
Woods will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday
at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 2, 1964
LOUISE SHIFLETT CRAWFORD
Mrs. Louise Shiflett Crawford of 407 Elliott Ave., died this morning at a
Charlottesville hospital. She was the widow of John H. Crawford. Born in
Albemarle County she was the daughter of the late J. H. and Martha Lewis
Shiflett. She is survived by two sons, Hiram L. Shiflett and James Shiflett,
both of Charlottesville; two daughters, Mrs. James A. Morris of Charlottesville
and Mrs. Earl T. Gibson of Baltimore; two brothers, Oscar Lewis of Blenheim and
E. E. Lewis of Charlottesville; a sister, Mrs. William Lafferty of Waynesboro;
eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Hill and Irving Funeral Home
is in charge of funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Aug. 19, 1948
LUCY JOSEPHINE CRAWFORD
Mrs. Crawford 104 Dies In Somerset
Mrs. Lucy Josephine Crawford, about 104, died at her home at Somerset,
Wednesday, July 28, 1948. Funeral services were held from Preddy Funeral Home
July 30 at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. R. Stuart Grizzard, pastor of Orange
Baptist Church, followed by burial in Graham Cemetery. Surviving are three
daughters, Mrs. James Moubray, Somerset; Mrs. George Moubray, Gordonsville, and
Mrs. Izetta Brookman, Charlottesville; also one son, James Crawford of Richmond.
Unknown newspaper
LULA P. CRAWFORD TIMMONS
On Thursday, Jan 19, 1995 at Sunrise Retirement Home in Falls Church, VA, Lula
P. Timmons, of Arlington, VA, wife of the late Cary M. Timmons; mother of Evelyn
Santmyer, McLean, VA and Anna Lee Hughes, White Plains, MD; sister of Laura
Ruleman, Carrie Stark, Russell Crawford, Rachel Boone and the late Lawrence
Crawford, Wilbur Crawford, Nora Murray, and Bertha Nicewarner. She is also
survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at
Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA from 2-4 and 6-8 PM
Sunday Jan 22, where service will be held on Monday.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Fri, Feb. 7, 1986
MALCOLM HENRY CRAWFORD
ELKTON - Malcolm Henry Crawford, 76, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday at Colton
Villa Nursing Home in Hagerstown. Mr. Crawford was born near Elkton April 22,
1909, and was a son of the late Fluroy Crawford and Grace Crawford Breeden.
Surviving are his wife, Elta V. Crawford of Hagerstown; two sons, Ronald and
Donald Crawford, both of Hagerstown; two daughters, Barbara Snyder and Cynthia
Rouzee, both of Hagerstown; a brother, Howard L. Crawford of Elkton; a sister,
Eleanor Jean Crawford of Elkton; 13 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at the
Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. Burial will be in
Hagerstown.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 11, 1974
MARGIE JANE SHIFFLETT CRAWFORD
Margie Jane Shifflett Crawford, 68, of 202 Alto St., died Wednesday in a
Charlottesville hospital. A native of Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the
late Nan Fisher and Manassas Shifflett. Surviving are her husband Henry P.
Crawford; five sons, Emory C. Crawford of Richmond, Robert D. Crawford of
Tappahannock, Sherman I. Crawford of Waynesboro, and Glenn A. and Richard C.
Crawford, both of Charlottesville; a daughter, Mrs. Joan McDaniel of
Charlottesville; a brother, Richard Shifflett of Waynesboro; three sisters, Mrs.
Rachel McCauley, Mrs. Rosie McCauley and Mrs. Johnnie Kidd, all of Waynesboro;
22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Hawkins Funeral
Home are incomplete.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Oct. 20, 2010
MARY FRANCES CRAWFORD COMPTON
Mary Frances Crawford Compton, 86, of Gordonsville, went home to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She was born on November 6, 1923, in
Scottsville. Mary was the wife of the late George Lundy Compton and was a member
of Greater Visions Ministries in Gordonsville. She is survived by four
daughters, Brenda Arnette and her husband, Ashby, of Snellville, Georgia, Helen
Cady of Charlottesville, Donna Collier and her husband, Ronnie, of Ruckersville,
Judy Hubbard and her husband, Rich, of Charlottesville; ten grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She greatly loved
her family and was always available to do whatever necessary for all. Funeral
services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral
Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in
Louisa. Pastor Roger Bevins, Pastor Gino Bryant, and Pastor Larry Lane will
officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, October
22, 2010, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her
memory to Mom's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501
St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Note: her first husband was James Clark
Shiflett
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Mar. 17, 1960
MATILDA MORRIS CRAWFORD
Mrs. Grover Crawford
Dyke - Mrs. Grover Crawford, 76, of Dyke, died yesterday morning. She was the
former Matilda Morris and was born in Greene County, daughter of the late Nat
and Sarah Morris. She was twice married, first to the late Kelvin Morris and
then to Mr. Crawford. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Grover Crawford,
Jr., of Dyke and Lindsay Morris of Charlottesville, three daughters, Mrs.
Blanche Morris and Mrs. Mary Ella Roach both of Dyke, and Mrs. Lizzie Clements
of Charlottesville; and three sisters, Mrs. Hester Roach of Swift Run, Mrs.
Josie Bell Roach of Geer and Mrs. Victoria Morris of Dyke. A funeral service
will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Mountain Grove Chapel at Bacon Hollow. Burial
will be in the family cemetery near Dyke.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, May 2, 2007
MILDRED CRAWFORD HUMBERT
Mildred Crawford Humbert, 86, of Elkton, died Monday, April 30, 2007, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Humbert was born May 1, 1920,
in Lynchburg, and was the daughter of the late James V. and Mattie L. Morris
Crawford. She was a nurse’s aide at Rockingham Memorial Hospital for 20 yeas and
was also a private duty nurse. On May 23, 1945, she married Allen L. Humbert
Jr., who survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Carolyn J. Lawson of
Elkton, and Peggy Lee Breeden of Fountain, Mich.; seven grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The Rev. Stuart Wood
will conduct a graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens
near Harrisonburg. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the
Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton
Fire Company, P.O. Box 91, Elkton, VA 22827, or the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 152, Elkton, Va.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Feb. 23, 2008
MINNIE BELLE CRAWFORD PAYNE
Minnie Belle Crawford Payne, widow of Clarence Frank Payne, passed away
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, with her family sharing in her home, going to be with
her husband, parents, and sister. Minnie had been a resident of Harrisonburg
Health and Rehabilitation Center since May 2005. Minnie was a member of the Ray
of Hope Pentecostal Church in Harrisonburg. She retired from JMU in 1985. Prior
to that, she had worked at Hecht in Manassas and a number of other restaurants.
Needless to say, she was an excellent cook. Minnie was born in Elkton, Va., on
Oct. 30, 1922, the daughter of the late Whit and Annie Crawford. She is survived
by a son, Bill Payne and wife, LeAnna, of Bridgewater; three daughters, Louise
Hawl and husband, Pete, of Manassas, Maxine Sellers and husband, Morris and
Shirley Shifflett and husband, Ray, all of Elkton; three stepchildren, C. Frank
Payne Jr. and wife, Betty and Evelyn Johnson, all of Richmond, and Malcolm Payne
and wife, Lorraine, of Clearwater, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a number of step grandchildren;
two nephews and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Ray of Hope Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Jimmy
Kite, L.J. "Dickie" Campbell and Richard Forsythe officiating. Burial will
follow at Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Friends may also call at the
children's homes at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ray of
Hope Pentecostal Church Building Fund, 1450 Reservoir St., Harrisonburg, VA
22801, or to help dialysis patients with transportation, c/o Bill Payne, 1956
Mount Crawford Ave., Bridgewater, VA 22812.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
MOSES SOMMERVILLE CRAWFORD
Moses Sommerville Crawford, 88, a retired contractor and farmer, died Thursday
in a Charlottesville Hospital. A native of Greene County, he was the son of the
late Robert N. and Rhoda Shifflett Crawford and husband of the late Rebecca
Frazier Crawford. Surviving are two sons, James Monroe of Esmont and A. Thomas
Crawford of Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Rhoda N. Shifflett of Charlottesville
and Mrs. Mary Compton of Louisa; one half-brother, Henry Crawford of Waynesboro;
35 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.
m. at the Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ in Dyke. Burial will be in the
Pines Church Cemetery. Thacker bros. Funeral Home of Scottville is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Sep. 22, 2005
OTIS EUGENE CRAWFORD
Otis Eugene (Skip) Crawford, 72, of Harrisonburg, went to be with the Lord Sept.
21, 2005, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient. He had
been battling lung cancer. Mr. Crawford was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Rockingham
County, and was the son of the late James Garfield and Hattie Dove Crawford. He
was a lifetime resident of the Harrisonburg area and worked for 39 years as a
truck driver for Valley Blox. He was a member of the Gospel Hill Mennonite
Church. On Aug. 19, 1950, he married Mamie Joyce Crawford, who survives. Also
surviving are two daughters, Barbara Elyard and husband, Richard, Harrisonburg,
Kelly Jean Crawford, Harrisonburg; a nephew raised in the home, David Lee
Crawford, Fulks Run; two brothers, Sherman (Buck) Crawford, Perrysburg, Ohio,
Robert Crawford, Fulks Run; one sister, Ethel Morris, Fulks Run; three
grandchildren, Dee Anne Miller and husband, Ronnie, Shannon Leigh Airey and
husband, Chris, Holly Noel Wood and husband, Ronald; six great-grandchildren,
Kaywin (Kay-Baby), Ri’Cher (Cherzie) and Ty (Tiger) Miller, Dylan (Dilo) and
Brooklyn (Sadie) Airey, Conner Eugene (Bozo) Wood and special friends, Dale
Knicely, Everette Knicely and Maynard Heatwole. Mr. Crawford was preceded in
death by three brothers, Melvin Crawford, Russell Crawford, Howard Crawford,
three sisters, Beatrice (Geneieve) Crawford, Beulah Propst, and Amy Southerly.
Pastors Lee Martin, Ken Horst and David Lehman will conduct a funeral service
Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the
church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 at
the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jun. 22, 2006
POLLY JANE CRAWFORD
Polly Jane Crawford went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2006.
She was born June 2, 1925, in Dyke, Virginia, a daughter of the late Katie and
Orr Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Monroe Crawford and three sons, James E. Crawford, Genesis
Crawford, Julius Crawford; and one stepson, Percy Crawford; and one grandson,
Jason Crawford. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Margaret Shifflett
of Maryland; four daughters, Geraldine Foley of Maryland, Paige Reynolds of Page
County, Virginia, Paulette Crawford of Dyke, Virginia, Kim Jarrell of
Ruckersville, Virginia; and one stepdaughter, Joyce Shifflett of Albemarle;
eight sons, Judea Crawford of Lynchburg, Virginia, Ben Crawford, Denny Crawford,
Edison Crawford and Zirkle B. Crawford, all of Dyke, Virginia, Carson Crawford
of Quinque, Virginia, Van Crawford of North Garden, Virginia, Titus Crawford of
Harrisonburg, Virginia; and three stepsons, Wendall Crawford of Charlottesville,
Virginia, Trix Crawford of Albemarle, Virginia, and Odell Crawford of Elkton,
Virginia. She is also survived by 42 grandchildren, Sylvia Martinez, Jessica
Martinez, Jeanine Crawford, Elizabeth Reynolds, Samantha Jarrell, Geraldine
Crawford, Tammy Fox, Sondra Fox, Angie Woodward, Melissa Crawford, Roxanne Rook,
Sabrina Crawford, Tina Crawford, Stephanie Crawford, Karensa Crawford, Holly
Crawford, Andrea Deeds, Crissy Crawford, Shawn Crawford, Joshua Martinez, B.C.
Crawford, Eddie Crawford, Jeremy Crawford, Little Edison Detamore, Gregory
Harlow, Sam Jarrell, Chad Crawford, Shannon Crawford, Matthew Crawford, Adam
Crawford, Christopher Deeds, Mikey Crawford, Donald Reynolds, Isaiah Crawford,
Brandon Crawford, Little Genesis Crawford, Israel Crawford, Bobby Rook, Harlen
Foley, Jamie Rook and Danny Wayne Crawford. She also leaves behind 46
great-grandchildren. Polly Crawford was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
friend and faithful Christian. She was a woman with high spirits who loved life
and those around her. She will be missed by many. The family will receive
friends from 6 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, and from 9 a.m. until noon
Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 26 Owl Lane, Dyke, Virginia. A funeral service will
be held at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006,
with Pastor Johnny Hartless and the Rev. CC Kurtz officiating. Interment will
follow at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Jul. 18, 1968
REBECCA ANN CRAWFORD
Mrs. Moses S. Crawford
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Crawford of Dyke, died Wednesday, July 10, 1968, in a
Charlottesville hospital. She was 84. She was born September 17, 1883, daughter
of the late Frances and Jacob Frazier. Surviving are her husband, Moses
Sommerville Crawford of Dyke; two daughters, Mrs. Rhoda Shifflett of
Charlottesville and Mrs. Mary Compton of Scottsville; two sons, James M.
Crawford of Dyke and Aaron T. Crawford of Scottsville; one sister, Mrs. Melviana
Morris of Stanardsville; and three brothers, Noah Frazier of Woodridge, Emanual
Frazier of Stony Point, and Blueford Frazier of Charlottesville; 42
grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, from Preddy’s Funeral Home, Gordonsville, conducted by Rev. Lawrence
Easton and rev. McCain, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa County.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
RHODA CRAWFORD SHIFFLETT
Rhoda Crawford Shifflett, 79, of Charlottesville, died Sunday, June 25, 1989, in
a local nursing home. She was born Aug. 24, 1909 in Greene County, daughter of
the late Moses S. Crawford and Rebecca Frazier Crawford. She was the wife of the
late James Russell Shifflett Sr. Mrs. Shifflett was a retired nurses aid at the
University of Virginia Hospital. She was a member of the Covenant Church of God.
Surviving are a son, James R. Shifflett Jr., and a daughter, Rebecca Thorne,
both of Charlottesville; a sister, Mary Compton of Louisa; a brother, Thomas
Aaron Crawford of Scottsville; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a
number of nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, John
Melton Shifflett, three brothers, Monroe Crawford, William Crawford and Laban
Crawford. Funeral service will be 3 p. m. Wednesday, June 28, at Covenant Church
of God, with Pastor Harold Bare, Pastor Charles Hollifield and the Rev. S. H.
Landreth officiating. Interment will be in Monticello Memory Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 22, 2002
ROBERT D. CRAWFORD
Robert Daniel Crawford, 67, of Oak Hill Center, Staunton, died Thursday morning,
March 21, 2002, at the Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. He was born April
29, 1934, in Waynesboro, a son of Henry Patrick and Margie (Shifflett) Crawford.
He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Crawford was the owner of Virginia Exterminator.
Survivors include a son, Harold D. Crawford Sr. and his wife, Donna H. Crawford
of Waynesboro; three brothers, Emory Crawford of Mechanicsville, Glenn Crawford
of Palmyra, and Richard Crawford of Troy; a sister, Jo Ann McDaniel of
Charlottesville; three grandchildren, Harold D. Crawford Jr., Angela R.
Crawford, and Jessica L. Crawford; 20 nieces and nephews; special friends,
Karen, Sharon, Judy, Junior, and Etta Jean; and his former wife, Joan Johnson of
Staunton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Sherman I. Crawford, and a
friend, Etta Veion. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Waynesboro Free Methodist Church by the Rev. Larry Thomas. Burial will be in the
GlenKirk Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Nance, Ronnie
Nance, John Nance, Paul Glovier, Mark Hayes, and Robert Widener. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Henry Funeral Home. Memorial may be
made to the family at 321 N. Charlotte Ave., Waynesboro, Va. 22980.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 11, 2008
ROBERT EDWARD LEE CRAWFORD
Robert Edward Lee Crawford, 96, of Free Union, departed this life on Wednesday,
January 9, 2008, at Mountain View Nursing Home. Born in Free Union, Virginia on
August 28, 1911, he was the son of the late Columbus Lee Crawford and Catherine
Elizabeth Maupin Crawford. Also predeceasing him are two sons, Fred D and Warren
T. Cowles; three brothers, Linwood, Nathaniel and Thomas, and a sister, Marie.
Robert was a self employed brick mason and a farmer. During the years of 1942
until 1945, he served in the United States Army under the command of General
Patton. Surviving Robert are two daughters, Audrey Crawford McMaster and Norma
Lucille Cowles Dennison; and two sons, Charles and John Hummill; 27
grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mountain View Nursing Home, 1776
Elly Road, Aroda, VA 22709. A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday,
January 12, 2008, at the Hill and Wood Chapel with the Reverend Ken Smith
officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Chapel service.
Interment with military honors will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens. Friends
may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Nov. 25, 2002
ROBERT LEE CRAWFORD
Robert Lee Crawford Jr., 84, of Shenandoah, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at
Willow Estates in Penn Laird. Mr. Crawford was born July 7, 1918, in Rockingham
County, and was a son of the late Robert Lee Crawford Sr. and Georgianna Lawson
Crawford. He lived in the Elkton area most of his life and was an Army veteran
of World War II. He was a member of the Gooden Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 9292 in Elkton, the Harrisonburg Moose Lodge and the Eagles. He owned and
operated Crawford’s Cab Service for 30 years. Surviving are three sons, Robert
L. Crawford III of Elkton, Danny Dale Crawford of Shenandoah, and Rodney G.
Crawford of Harrisonburg; a daughter, Sherry Rae Campbell of Hampden, Mass.; a
brother, Lloyd Crawford of Elkton; four sisters, Grace Meadows, Ruth Pence, and
Lilly Hawkins, all of Elkton, and Joyce Potter of Kentucky; eight grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Jan. 24, 1957
ROBERT DANIEL CRAWFORD
Robert Daniel Crawford, 77, died Sunday at his home at Orange. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Sigourney Crawford; two sons, Abraham Crawford of Richmond and Ormand
T. Crawford of Luray; a daughter, Mrs. William Roach of Orange, with whom he
made his home, a brother, Moses Crawford of Dyke; a sister, Mrs. Georgiana Davis
of Dyke; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at 3 p.m. Monday from Preddy’s Funeral Home, with burial in the Stanardsville
Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Nov. 16, 2004
RUBY ALICE CRAWFORD
Ruby Alice Crawford, 74, of 6454 Hopkins Gap Road in Fulks Run, died Sunday,
Nov. 14, 2004, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where she had
been a patient since Wednesday. Mrs. Crawford was born July 1, 1930, in
Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Robert and Goldie Morris
Crawford. She was employed at Sancar, H.D. Lee, and Metro factories. She was a
member of the Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. On June 9, 1947, she married Robert
Crawford, who survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Debbie Alger of
Harrisonburg; two sons, Bobby Crawford and Dennis Crawford, both of Fulks Run; a
sister, Joyce Crawford of Harrisonburg; a brother, George Crawford of
Harrisonburg; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pastors Roy Good and
Lee Martin will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gospel Hill
Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Gospel Hill Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 7-8 this evening at the McMullen Funeral Home in
Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22901, or the
Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 310, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, May 22, 2002
RUSSELL GILBERT CRAWFORD
Russell Gilbert Crawford, 86, of 1838 Peake Mountain Road, Harrisonburg, died
Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where he
had been a patient since Friday. Mr. Crawford was born Sept. 11, 1915, in
Rockingham County and was a son of the late Grover Cleveland and Nellie Knight
Crawford. He was employed at Monger’s Workshop until his retirement in 1977. He
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Mount Clinton
Church of God. On Aug. 15, 1938, he married the former Mattie Payne, who
survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Nancy Shifflett of Port Republic; three
brothers, Wilson Crawford of Laurel, Md., Lester Crawford of Grottoes and Berlin
Crawford of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Bertha Arnold of Columbus, Ohio,
Thelma See of Linville, Reba Kreeger of Bridgewater, S.D., and Mary Turner of
Timberville; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren. The Revs. Laney Knight and Wayne Powell will conduct
the funeral service Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mount Clinton Church of God. Burial
will follow at Mount Clinton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Crawford home,
1838 Peake Mountain Road, at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Clover Hill Rescue Squad, 2100 Clover Hill Road, Dayton, Va., 22821. McMullen
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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RUSSELL LEE CRAWFORD
Russell Lee Crawford, 80, of Ashburn died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at Loudoun
Hospital Center. Mr. Crawford was born July 14, 1919, in Elkton and was a son of
the late James H. and Annie Morris Crawford. He served in the Army during World
War 11 and retired as a construction carpenter from West Group, Inc. in 1989.
His wife of 55 years, Frances Louise McGuire Crawford, died earlier. Survivor
include a son, Brian C. Crawford of Sterling Park; two daughters, Rebecca F.
Sheffield and Cynthia C. Crosby, both of Sterling; his twin sister, Rachel Boone
of Arlington; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The funeral was
conducted Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Green Funeral Home in Herndon. Burial was in
National Memorial Park in Falls Church.
The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger, VA, Nov. 27, 2004
SARAH L. CRAWFORD
Sarah L. Crawford, age 33, died suddenly and tragically on Friday, Nov. 19,
2004, the cherished daughter of Irene and John Powers and beloved sister of Paul
Powers. Her family and friends will remember her as a beautiful ray of sunlight,
who touched everyone with her warmth, kindness, and engaging smile. She cared
about everyone around her and always put the comforts and needs of anyone before
her own. Her optimistic attitude, independence, and sense of fun will always be
remembered. Sarah's family would like to express their gratitude to all who
shared with us in her very special life. You are truly wonderful people and we
take comfort in knowing that Sarah continues to enjoy a long and peaceful life
in your hearts and memories. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.
28, at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, where a funeral
service will take place at noon on Monday, Nov. 29 in the Miller Funeral Home
Chapel. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway,
Manassas, VA 20109.
The News Advance Lynchburg, VA, Dec. 15, 2002
SHIRLEY MAE CRAWFORD ROAKES
Shirley Mae Crawford Roakes, 71, of 2523 Wards Road, Altavista, died Friday,
Dec. 13, 2002, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Walter Carlton
Roakes. Born March 26, 1931, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Frank
Strother Crawford and Dora Shifflett Crawford. Mrs. Roakes was of the Baptist
faith. She is survived by a son, Robert C. Roakes of Fredericksburg; two
daughters, Darlene Eaton and Teresa Cole, both of Fredericksburg; a brother,
Joseph Crawford of Lynchburg; two sisters, Bernice Goin of Lynchburg and Maxine
Myers of Glen Burnie, Md.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a son, Edwin "Shorty" Gilbert. The family will have a
private burial service. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials
consider Altavista EMS, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, VA 24517 or a charity of their
choice. Finch & Finch Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista is in charge
of arrangements.
The Daily Progress Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Nov. 11, 1963
SIGOURNEY SHIFFLETT CRAWFORD
Mrs. R. D. Crawford
ORANGE – Mrs. Sigourney Shifflett Crawford died yesterday in a Charlottesville
hospital. She was 87. Born June 11, 1876, in Greene County, she was the daughter
of the late David and Mamie Collier Shifflett, and the wife of the late Robert
Daniel Crawford. Surviving are two sons, O. T. Crawford of Luray and Abraham
Crawford of Richmond; one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Roach of Orange; two sisters,
Mrs. Louisa Collier of Eheart, and Mrs. Josie Shifflett of Quinque; 18
grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at
Preddy’s Funeral Home, Orange, at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in
Stanardsville cemetery.
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STANLEY M. CRAWFORD
Stanley M. Crawford, 83, of Morgantown, passed away on Feb. 16, 2003, at VA
Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born on Oct. 31, 1919, in Morgantown, son of
Presley and Grace Barker Crawford. He was a graduate of University High School
and served in the 344th Bomb Group as sergeant in Normandy, Northern France,
Rhineland, Central Europe, air offensive, Europe in World War II from January
1942 to October 1945. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane Strader
Crawford; one daughter, Bonetta Crawford Witmyer; son-in-law, Greg (he was loved
as a son); one granddaughter, Ashley Elizabeth Witmyer; one grandson, Jonathan
Huston Witmyer, of Michigan; two half sisters, Vivian Jarvis, of Lorton, Va.,
and Bobbie Balik, of Virginia; two half brothers, Presley Crawford, of Orange,
Calif., and Archie Crawford of Partlow, Va. A memorial service will be held at a
later date.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 7, 1980
SYDNEY CRAWFORD FRAZIER
Mrs. Sydney Crawford Frazier, 79, of Scottsville, died Sunday in a
Charlottesville hospital. Born in Greene County, she was the daughter of the
late Daniel and Lissie Beasley Crawford. Surviving are her widower, Noah
Frazier; four daughters, Lissie Walker, Viola Walker both of Scottsville; Bessie
Shifflett of Keswick; Polly Geer of Charlottesville; two sons, Robert Frazier,
William Frazier Sr. both of Charlottesville, two sisters, Viola Breeden of
Scottsville and Margaret Beasley of Newport News; 21 grandchildren, 19 great
grandchildren. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in
Scottsville. Funeral was held today at 11 a.m. from the Hill & Wood Chapel. The
Rev. Gary Stacey officiated. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 20, 2006
VINDA CRAWFORD HUFFMAN
Mrs. Vinda Crawford Huffman, 83, of 422 East Rockingham St., Elkton, died late
Saturday after nine years at Life Care Center in New Market. Vinda was born
Sept. 14, 1923, in Durmid, Va., and was the daughter of the late James and
Mattie Morris Crawford. Vinda owned and operated a beauty shop in Elkton for 20
years. On Sept. 6, 1941, she married Ralph Huffman, who survives her, and
faithfully visited her each day during her time in the nursing home. Also
surviving are three daughters, Lavonia Hollinger and husband, William, of
McLean, Va., Faye Beigbeder and husband, Paul, of Richmond, Marsha Wheeler of
Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Humbert, Elkton; a half brother, Carl
Crawford, Manassas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no viewing or visitation. The
Rev. Stuart Wood will conduct a graveside service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22,
2006, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Elkton Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 47, Elkton, VA 22827. Arrangements
by the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 8, 1970
VIOLET CRAWFORD SHIFFLETT
BALTIMORE, MD. --- Mrs. Violet Crawford Shifflett, a native of Greene County,
died yesterday in a Charlottesville hospital. She was born May 16, 1927.
Surviving are her husband, Calvin C. Shifflett; a son, Joel Dale Shifflett of
Dyke; four daughters, Mrs. Gloria Wright of Staunton, Mrs. Carolyn Marks of
Stuart’s Draft, Mrs. Patricia Harlow of Ruckersville and Mrs. Shirley Lam of
Waynesboro; her mother, Mrs. Julia Crawford of Dyke; and seven grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service tomorrow at 2 P.M. in the Evergreen Cemetery
at Dyke. Ryan’s Funeral Home in Stanardsville is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 20, 1968
W. HENRY CRAWFORD
The funeral for W. Henry Crawford, 63, who died in a Charlottesville hospital
Wednesday, will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the First Baptist Church with burial
in Riverview Cemetery. Hill and Irving Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements. His survivors include his wife, Virginia Thomas Crawford, and a
daughter, Mrs. Anita C. Berry of Charlottesville. A brother, Wilbur Crawford,
and a sister, Mrs. Vaden Thomas, both of Charlottesville, also survive.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Aug. 22, 1956
WALTER CRAWFORD
STANARDSVILLE – Walter Crawford, 58, of Dyke, died Tuesday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Andrew Crawford, of Dyke, after a long illness. A native of
Greene County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Martha Crawford. Besides
Mrs. Crawford, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Shifflett, of
Dyke, and Mrs. Joe Morris and Miss Martha Crawford, both of Craigsville; and
three sons, Charles Crawford and Thomas Crawford, both of Craigsville, and
Donnie Crawford, of Dyke. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from
the Mount Grove Chapel Church of the Brethren at Dyke, conducted by the Rev. I.L.
Bennett. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
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WILLIAM A CRAWFORD
Funeral services for William A. Crawford, 85, who died Sunday after a long
illness, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from the Cunningham Funeral Home,
809 Cameron Street. Services will be conducted by Rev. Harry Penn and Rev.
Norman T. Headley of Sparrow Bush, New York. Immediately following the services
interment will take place at National Park in Falls Church. He is to be buried
beside his wife, the late Frances Crawford, who died four years ago. Mr.
Crawford was a well known school teacher, having taught for over 50 years In the
public schools of Greene. Madison, and Rockingham Counties. He loved this kind
of work and retired only when his health and age made it necessary. There are
few people living in the sections in which he taught that have not had some
member of their family as one of Mr. Crawford's pupils. Active in politics he
held every elective office in his county. Mr. Crawford is survived by a son,
Joseph P. Crawford, of 1002 Prince Street; a daughter, Mrs. Addie Risky, of
Yorkville, Ohio; five brothers. R. D., M. S., E. A. Thomas and Henry Crawford
all of Stanardsville, Virginia and a sister. Mrs. Georgeanna Davis of Dyke.
Virginia.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
WILLIAM APP CRAWFORD
Greene Native Fatally Injured - Tractor Accident Kills W. A. Crawford
A 38-year-old former Greene County man, employed at Enniscorthy near Keane, was
fatally injured at Bremo Bluff about 7:30 p. m. William App Crawford died at
3:50 p. m. at University Hospital as a result of crushing injuries to the head
and chest sustained when a tractor he was driving turned over on him. Saturday
was Crawford’s 38th birthday. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at
2:30 p. m. at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke. Burial will take place
there. The Rev J. Halbert Brown will officiate. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Moses R. Crawford of Dyke; his wife Helen Shifflett Crawford; five
sons, Donald D., Charles, Arnold W., Roger L., and William A. Crawford; two
daughters, Doris M. and Mary C. Crawford; three brothers, Monroe Crawford of
Dyke and Laban and Aaron Crawford of Warren; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Shifflett
of Charlottesville and Mrs. George Compton of Louisa.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon. Aug. 13, 1934
WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD
William H. Crawford, local merchant, died at 11 o’clock last night as his home,
375 Spruce street, after an illness of four months. Mr. Crawford was a native of
Rockingham county and was eight-one years of age. He was twice married. His
second, who survives, was Miss Maggie Maupin of Crofton, Fluvanna county. Five
children survive - Mrs. J. S. Crawford, of Thelma, Henry, Sanford and Wilbur
Crawford and Mrs. Vaden Thomas, all of this city. Mr. Crawford also leaves one
brother, Ira Crawford, who resides at Thelma. The funeral will be held at 3
o’clock tomorrow afternoon from St. Andres chapel, near Cobham, the service to
be conducted by the Rev. F.L. Robinson, rector of Grace Episcopal church,
Cismont. The interment will be in the family plot.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Mar. 3, 1992
WILSON LEE CRAWFORD
Wilson Lee Crawford, 52, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Grottoes, was killed in
Pensacola on Feb. 26, 1992. Mr. Crawford was born Jan. 26, 1940, in Grottoes and
was the son of the late Albert T. and Martha Virginia Shifflett Crawford. He
served in the U.S. Army for two years. He is survived by three Sons, Dwayne R.
Crawford of Houston, Danny Lee Crawford of Maryland and Darrel Crawford of
Elkton; three brothers, Benjamin Crawford of Grottoes, Billy Crawford of Route
2, Elkton, and Robert L. Crawford of Williston, Fla.; and one sister, Martha J.
Childress of Harrisonburg. The Rev. John Morris will conduct a memorial service
at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pentecostal Church in Grottoes. Burial will be in the
Houston Veterans Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jun. 3, 1918
ZACHARIA CRAWFORD
Zacharia Crawford died Sunday morning at 1 o'clock at the Rockingham Memorial
Hospital as a result of wounds sustained Saturday afternoon when he was struck
by the Kavanaugh Bus, driven by Justus Estep. He was taken to his home in
Hopkins Gap yesterday evening and funeral services will be conducted from the
Gospel Hill Mennonite Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Crawford when in
town Saturday, attempted to cross Main Street from Fletcher's Store to Jos. Ney
and Sons. Two cars were coming in opposite directions and Mr. Crawford safely
eluded both of them after which he apparently became confused and started back
across the street, stepping in front of the Kavanaugh Bus, which was traveling
south at a low rate of speed. The bus struck him and knocked him possibly 10
feet and in the fall he sustained the injuries which caused his death. He was
immediately taken to the Rockingham Memorial where he died without gaining
consciousness. Surviving Mr. Crawford besides his wife, who before marriage was
Miss Josephine Reilly are two daughters, Hannah, at home and Mrs. Jennie Dove of
the same neighborhood.
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