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The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Apr. 18, 1955
ALBERT JOURNEY HERRING
A. J. Herring, of Elkton, Dies
ELKTON. April 17-—Albert Journey Herring, 79, well known resident and retired
farmer of the Elkton community, died Saturday morning at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Warren Shelton, in Baltimore. where he had been making his home
for some time. His wife, the former Elizabeth Herring, died in 1951. Since then,
Mr. Herring had been making his home with his daughters. He had been in failing
health for years. Surviving are his three daughters, Mrs. Warren Shelton of
Baltimore; Mrs. Sherman Shinn of Richmond, and Mrs. William Triggs of
Shenandoah; and one brother. Samuel Herring of Elkton. He also leaves nine
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o’clock
from the Brill funeral home with the Rev. S. J. Westfall of the EUB Church
officiating. Burial will be in Elk Run cemetery. The family will meet at the
home of Mrs. Triggs In Shenandoah at 1:30. The pallbearers will be: Melvin,
Ernest. Rudolph and Osby Herring. Jessie Sipe and Howard Shifflett.
The Page News Courier, Page Co., VA, May 31, 2001
ALEECIE HERRING SHIFFLETT
Aleecie Herring Shifflett, 79, 6389 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird, died Wednesday,
May 30, 2001, at her home. She had ill for several years. Mrs. Shifflett was
born Aug. 20, 1921, in Penn Laird, and was a daughter of the late Robert and
Nellie Morris Herring. She lived in Penn Laird most of her life and was a member
of the Mount Olive Brethren Church of Pineville. She was employed at the Silk
Mill in Grottoes and Tip Top Fruit Farm. On Jan. 8, 1940, she married Charles
Edward Shifflett, who died Dec. 25, 1998. She is survived by a daughter,
Catherine "Kitty" Whitt, Weyers Cave; four sons, Donnie Shifflett, Lewistown,
Pa., Billie Shifflett, Harrisonburg, Larry Shifflett, McGaheysville, and Troy
Shifflett, Elkton; four sisters, Clarine Beach, Pineville, Elva Atkins and Vera
Nall, both of Baltimore, Md., and Retenis Caples, Westminster, Md.; eight
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Fredric Miller and Pastor
Wayne Wright will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lindsey Funeral
Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The
family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the McGaheysville Fire Department or the
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Dec. 19, 1968
ALICE MERRIAN POWELL HERRING
Mrs. Alice Merrian Powell Herring, 61, of RFD 7, Charlottesville died in a
Charlottesville nursing home yesterday. Born in Greene County Aug. 23, 1907, she
was the daughter of the late Patrick and Matilda Morris Powell. She leaves her
husband, Clarence William Herring; two sons, Curtis W. Herring and C. W. Herring
Jr. of Charlottesville; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Turner and Miss Betty
Herring, also of Charlottesville; two brothers, E. M. Powell of Stony Point and
W. H. Powell of Tye River and four sisters; Mrs. Carrie P. Norford of
Charlottesville, Mrs. Jesse McDaniel of Stony Point, Mrs. G. F. Shifflett of
Baltimore and Mrs. Elverta Price of Barboursville, also surviving are ten
grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the First Baptist
Church with burial in Preddy's Creek Church Cemetery. Hill and Irving Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 27, 2005
ALMA WOOD HERRING
Alma Wood Herring, 66, of Albemarle County passed away at home on Dec. 25, 2005,
after an extended illness. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Charlottesville,
Va., to the late Bernard Joseph Sr. and Pearl S. Wood Herring. She was preceded
in death by a sister; Alice Wood Forloines. She is survived by her husband of 49
years, Gerald Allison Herring; one daughter, Kim Herring Rutland, of
Harrisonburg; a son, Christopher Scott Herring; one brother, Bernard J. Wood
Jr.; one sister, Laura Ann Spencer; and three granddaughters. She was retired
from State Farm Insurance Co. after many years of service. She was a devoted
wife and mother, who enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her
family. She was a member of Free Union Baptist Church. A funeral Service will be
held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Spring Hill Baptist Church, in
Albemarle County, with the Rev. Josh Shifflett officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends from 6
to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27,2005, at the Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. The family
suggest memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old
Ivy Road, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22903. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, 1969
ALMOND W. HERRING
Truck Drivers From Area Bodies Found
The body of Almond W. Herring, 35, of Crozet, who was in a Morton Frozen Foods
Truck which was washed off US 29 in Woods Mill in nelson County early Wednesday
morning, was found yesterday near Schuyler. Earlier, the body of John Seal Jr.,
of Madison, who was also in the truck, was found in the Rockfish River near
Schuyler, which is a few miles downstream from Woods Mill. The trailer of the
truck in which Seal and Herring were driving has also been identified, but the
tractor is still missing. It was also near Schuyler. Herring was born Feb. 4,
1934, in Charlottesville and was the son of Charles R. and Etha Knight Herring
of Earlysville. His wife is Mrs. Edith Herring of Crozet. Herring was an
employee of Morton Frozen Foods of Crozet. Survivors other that his wife and
parents are three sons, Almond W. Jr., Stewart Anthony, and Whitney Drew Herring
of Crozet; a daughter, Debra Lynn Herring of Crozet; a brother, Charles R.
Herring Jr. of Earlysville; and a sister, Mrs. Robert Gilbert of Ruckersville.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. today at the Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren with
burial in Holly Memorial Gardens. Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is in charge
of arrangements
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 5, 2003
BERNARD EARVIN HERRING
Bernard Earvin Herring, 73, of Dyke went home to be with our Lord on November 3,
2003, the youngest child of the late Bernard Irviing and Fannie Mae Shifflett
Herring. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Willie and
Henry Herring and two sisters, Bertha Wood and Mary Sullivan also his baby son
Steven and his first wife, Shirley Powell Herring the mother of his children. He
was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having received the Purple Heart and a
number of other metals. He was a life time member of Champ Lawson, Jr. V.F.W.
post in Earlysville. He retired from Sperry and Robert E. Lee Co. Bernard loved
to fish and hunt until the last few years, then he took up solitaire and when
ever possible a good game of Set Back. He loved everyone especially little
babies and old people and animals. He made friends where ever he went. He was
well loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed by all of us. He is
survived by his wife, June Wood Herring, his son Todd Herring and wife Maxine;
his daughters, Deborah Riggs and husband Roy and Cathy Collier and husband Mike;
his step-son, Robert Brown. He also leaves his grandchildren, Shannon Schwab and
Eddie, Janice Riggs, Joey Morris, Dustin Medley, Heather Sandridge and Justin
Riggs, and three great grandchildren, Zack Schwab, Matthew and Cheolsea Morris;
his brother, James Herring; his sister, Alice Campbell; and his beloved dog,
Macy. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2003 at
the Nortonsville Church of God. Pastor David Allison will officiate with
interment in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6
to 8:00 p.m. today at the Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Nov. 7, 2007
BESSIE MORRIS HERRING
Bessie Morris Herring, 92, of Stanardsville passed away peacefully on Monday,
November 5, 2007, at the Evergreene Nursing Care Center. Bessie was born June
23, 1915, in Greene County. She was the daughter of the late Laney and Emma
Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, Arthur Shifflett; second husband, George Herring Jr.; two brothers,
George Alex Morris and Charles Irving Morris; and one sister, Ethel Morris
Shifflett. She is survived by one sister, Stella Zemeckis of Chicago, Illinois;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bessie was a member of
Evergreen Church of the Brethren and retired Postmistress of the Mission Home
Post Office in Mission Home, Virginia. Bessie especially enjoyed housekeeping,
cooking, talking and laughing with her family and friends. A funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home with
Pastor David Brunk officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Ryan Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, May 19, 1932
CATHERINE HERRING
Mrs. Catherine Herring died at her home near Nortonsville April 29, 1932, after
a long illness. She expired while seated in a chair. She was born March 2, 1854,
and was aged 78 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was married to John Herring Feb.
13, 1878. From this union there were seven children, six of whom survived. Those
she leaves to mourn for her loss are her last husband John Herring two sons,
George Herring of Stony Point, and Bernard Herring of Earlysville and four
daughters, Mrs. Jannie Davis, of Free Union; Mrs. Alice Herring of Nortonsville;
Mrs. Annie Hensley, of Afton and Miss Fannie Herring, at home; also a goodly
number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her funeral service took place
at her home May 1, conducted by Rev. L. P. Bland. The active pallbearers were:
Messrs. James Herring, Robert Davis, Erman, Moses and Orbert Davis and Sylvester
Herring. The flower-bearers were: Misses Helen Marshall, Sadie Hensley and
Gertie Davis Mrs. Nealie Powell and Messrs. Clarence Herring (of
Charlottesville) and Otis, Lee and Vernie Herring. She was laid to rest in
Chester Grove churchyard followed by a goodly number of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Herring was a member of the Methodist Church. She lived in and around
Nortonsville all of her life. She was highly regarded and had a host of friends.
The family wish to thank all her neighbors and friends for their kindness during
her long illness.
Written by Her Niece, Gertie Davis. NOTE – Chester Grove is Chestnut Grove
Cemetery near Earlysville in Albemarle Co., VA
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
CHARLES R. HERRING
Charles Roosevelt Herring Sr. 92 of Earlysville departed this life Sunday, May
14, 1995, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born Aug. 2, 1902 in Greene County, he
was a son of the late Thomas Leland Herring and Cornelia Patience Shifflett
Herring. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Etha Knight Herring; one son
Almond W. Herring; one grandson Almond W. Herring Jr. and eight brothers. He is
survived by one son, Charles R. Herring Jr., and his wife, Oneida of
Earlysville; one daughter, Geraldine (Gerri) Gilbert, and her husband, Bob. Of
Ruckersville; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mr. Herring was
a retired State Highway Department employee and farmer. He was a longtime member
of Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren, where he served as a trustee for many
years. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Ridge
Church of the Brethren, Earlysville with the Rev. J. Richard Keller officiating.
Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. The family suggests
memorial donations be given to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1290 Seminole Trail,
Charlottesville, Va. 22901
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jul. 11, 2009
CHARLES R. HERRING JR.
Charles R. Herring Jr. of Earlysville, Virginia, departed from this life to be
with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Charles was born May 16,
1930, to the late Charles R. Herring Sr. and Etha Knight Herring. He was brother
to the late Almond Herring. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of
58 years, Wanda Oneida Herring; his sister, Geraldine H. Gilbert of
Ruckersville; two daughters, Wanda H. Trainum and her husband, Steve, of
Ruckersville, Linda H. Collier and her husband, O.L., of Dyke; four
grandchildren, Tara Devlin and her husband, Phil, Otis "Lee" Collier III,
Charlie Trainum, and Kurt M. Collier; two great-grandchildren Skye and Micah
Devlin. Charles was retired from Siemens Industries in Earlysville. He was a
charter member of the Earlysville Volunteer Fire Company, and a longtime member
of the Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren, where he served on many boards,
including Trustee, Church Board, Building Fund Treasurer, and wherever he was
needed. Daddy enjoyed gardening, gospel music, tractors, lawn work but most of
all his family. The joy of his life was his grandchildren. He was a loving
devoted husband, dad, and granddad, father-in-law, brother, and friend. There is
a void in our life that can never be filled. The family wishes to express their
gratitude to the physicians and staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital, Dr. John
McGovern and Dr. Gordon Morris, and a special thank you to Pauline Dorsey for
all of her love and support over the last several months. The family will
receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Ryan Funeral
Home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Pine
Ridge Church of the Brethren with Merle Beinvenhour officiating. Interment will
follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville. If you choose to send
flowers they will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the
Earlysville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 104, Earlysville, VA 22936 or
Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren, c/o Stanley Heatwole, 391 Blue Run Road,
Stanardsville, VA 22973. Ryan Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Dec. 18, 1996
CHRISTINE HERRING MORRIS
Christine H. Morris, 69, of Charlottesville, died Dec. 16, 1996 at her home. She
was born March 10, 1927 to the late Robert and Rosa Herring of Free Union. She
was a member of the Maple Grove Christian Church, Charlottesville. In addition
to the parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Morris; a
daughter, Caroline Shifflett; a sister, Bulah Haugh; and two brothers, Meredith
and George Herring. She leaves two children, Betty Jean Marsh and her husband
Gene of Las Vegas, her son, Steve W. Morris and his wife Teresa of Scottsville;
her grandchildren, Scott, Nerissa, and Shannon Marsh of Las Vegas, Sayward
Morris of Scottsville; two special granddaughters, Tammie Shifflett of Richmond
and Renee Pace of Charlottesville with whom she made her home; five
great-grandchildren, Anthony, Breanna, Brandon, Kristal and Brittany; five
brothers, Edward Herring of Leon, Va., Howard and Walter Herring of Dyke, Robert
Elmer Herring of Charlottesville, Claude Herring of Ruckersville; three sisters,
Dorothy Deane of Charlottesville, Irene Wood of Free Union, and Margaret Easton
of Sun City, Ariz. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday in the
Maple Grove Christian Church with Mr. Roger Browning officiating. Interment will
follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. Following the interment, there will be a
fellowship meal served at Maple Grove Christian Church. The family will greet
their friends from 7-8 Wednesday evening at the Teague Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, please direct memorials to Renee Pace.
The Daily New Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Dec. 27, 1991
CHRISTINE SARAH HERING
Christine Sarah Hering, 88, of Hobe Sound, Fla., died Dec. 22, 1991, at her
home. She was born at Elkton, June 20, 1903, and was the daughter of the late
Marvin Herbert and Fannie Susan Powell Long. Mrs. Hering graduated from State
Normal College, now James Madison University, and received a master’s degree
from Columbia University in 1935. She had taught school in Harrisonburg,
Lexington, Fishersville and Waynesboro for 33 years before retiring. Mrs. Hering
was a member of the United Methodist Church. On June 22, 1935, she married
Timothy Taylor Hering, who died Jan. 30, 1966. Surviving are a son, Timothy
Taylor Hering Jr. of Hobe Sound, Fla., and two step-grandchildren. The Rev. Don
N. Fridinger will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elkton United
Methodist Church. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery at Elkton. The family will
receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral
Home in Elkton. Note: Granddaughter of Moses Franklin Powell and
Rebecca Jane Shiflett
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Oct. 5, 1995
CLARENCE JUNIOR HERRING
Clarence Junior "Doll" Herring, 63, of Charlottesville died Tuesday, Oct. 3,
1995, at a local hospital. He was born March 14, 1932, in Charlottesville, son
of the late Clarence William Herring and Alice Powell Herring. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, Curtis William Herring. Mr. Herring had worked
for Charlottesville Wrecker Service and Dettor Automotive. He was a lifelong
member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Head Herring;
his children, Larry O. Herring and his wife, Phoebe of Palmyra, Sandra H.
Trainum, Tommy L. Herring and his wife Sandra, Keith T. Herring and his wife
Tammy, all of Charlottesville; two sisters, Betty J. Herring of Charlottesville
and Fay H. Turner and her husband, Arnold of Barboursville; special friends,
Donnie and Carol Murray of Troy and Betty E. Sclater of Charlottesville; and 10
grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 1995, at
First Baptist Church, with Mr. Lewis Vest officiating. Interment will be in
Monticello Memory Gardens. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial
donations be made to First Baptist Church, 735 Park St., Charlottesville, Va.
22902. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 8:30 at Hill and
Wood Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 7, 2003
CLEMENT ARCHIE HERRING
Clement Archie Herring, 81, of Charlottesville, died September 5, 2003, at a
local nursing home. Born February 13, 1922, in N.C., he was the son of the late
Archie and Beulah Wilkerson Herring. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Marguerite G. Herring; a brother, Raymond Herring; sister, Florence J. Breeden.
He served in the U S Army and was a member of American Legion and V.F.W. and
Southside Christian Church. He was retired from the University of Virginia
Heating Plant. Survivors include his children, Janet Jones, and her husband
John, and Clement A. Herring Jr., and his wife Brandy all of Charlottesville;
two brothers, Wiley Herring, and his wife Christine of Levittown, P.A., and
Addison Herring, and his wife Marie of Crossville, Tenn.; three grandchildren,
Nicholas Franklin Herring, Justin Morris, and Jermaine Norman; special friends,
Melvin White, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Snead, Kay, Kathy, Jessica and Jonathan Wood. The
family will receive friends on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9,
2003, at Hill & Wood Chapel with Rev. Joe Brumett officiating. Interment will
follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their
appreciation to Dr. John Lanham for his loving care. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Jan. 7, 2009
DALLAS CONRAD HERRING
Our family wishes to celebrate and honor the life of Dallas Conrad Herring and
with sadness acknowledge his death on Jan. 5, 2009, at the age of 74. Formerly
of Lost Acres in Weyers Cave, Va., he resided at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab
Center in Harrisonburg for the past four months before his death. On Dec. 2,
1954, he married Shirley Mae Spitzer, who survives and resides at Lost Acres in
Weyers Cave, Va. He is also survived by his daughter, Gale Herring Coffey of
Weyers Cave, and his son, Kurt Conrad Herring and wife, Lisa, of Bridgewater. He
is also survived by his grandchildren, Haley Katlyn Herring, Hannah Ashlyn
Herring, Harrison “Chase” Herring and Holly Elizabeth Herring, whom he loved
with all his heart. He is survived by six siblings, Charles Nelson Herring,
Eunice Shifflett, Helen Bryant, Margie Miller, Beverly Sandy, and Jane Garber.
He was a skilled, respected business professional devoted to his career in the
manufactured housing industry. As founder and president of Golden Rule Homes
Inc., he devoted his time to the organizations that governed and provided
advocacy to the manufactured housing community. He was appointed by the governor
of Virginia in 1992 and served as the Vice Chairman of the Virginia Manufactured
Board from April 1, 1992-March 31, 1996. He was Chairman from June 19, 1996-Jan.
20, 1999. He was a member of the Virginia Manufactured Housing Association and
received the Hall of Fame Award in 1992 as well as awards for excellence in
service in 1993 and 1995. He was a member of BPOE 450. There will be a graveside
service at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. The service will be conducted by the Rev.
Joe Hagenlocker at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. There will be no public viewing.
Friends may call anytime at the home of Kurt C. Herring, 311 Melvin Circle,
Bridgewater, Va. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes
Association by calling 1-800-342-2383, mailing to P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA
22312, or online at www.diabetes.org/supportthecause/makedonation.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Jul. 5, 2007
DELTHY LOUISE HERRING STROOP
Mrs. Delthy Louise Herring Stroop, 86, a resident of Harrisonburg, died at 7:20
Monday evening, July 2, 2007, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She had been ill
for the past month. A daughter of the late Eugene and Dessie Herring, she was
born on Sept. 20, 1920, in Rockingham County and lived the majority of her life
in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Stroop was a seamstress and had been employed by Daly
Brothers Shoe Factory and retired from Metro Pants Factory. She is survived by a
daughter, Nancy Sipes of Harrisonburg; one grandson, Chad Sipes and his fiancée,
Pam Atkins, of Broadway; and two great-grandchildren, Meghan and Tyler. She also
leaves two sisters, Ethel Lam of Monkton, Md. and Eula Parrigan and her husband,
Worley, of Falston, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service
will be held at eleven o'clock Friday morning at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens
with Pastor Wayne Wright officiating. Friends may call at her daughter's
residence at any time. The Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
DOROTHY MAE HERRING
Dorothy Mae Herring, 80, of Barboursville, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at
Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville. She was born April 2, 1916, in
Greene County, daughter of the late Jason Elick Rogers and Lou Morris Rogers.
Mrs. Herring was a former employee of Orange Silk Mill and retired from Liberty
Fabrics, Gordonsville. She is survived by her husband, Henry H. Herring of
Barboursville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Clarence Thacker of
Orange, Joyce and David Cook of Gordonsville; two sons and a daughter-in-law,
Jesse L. and Elsie Herring of Barboursville, Ronnie L. Herring of Rapidan; three
sisters, Maggie Lam, Della Morris and Edith Ponton, all of Barboursville; 15
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Terry R. Gallihugh. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 15, at Eheart Pentecostal Church with interment at the church cemetery.
The Rev. Buzzy Deane will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of the Piedmont, 1290 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at Preddy Funeral
Home, Gordonsville.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Sep. 22, 2000
DUAN SHIFFLETT HERRING
Duan Shifflett Herring, 81, of Summit Avenue, Elkton, died Wednesday, Sept. 20,
2000, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for the
past three years. Mrs. Herring was born March 9. 1919, in Rockingham County, and
was the daughter of the late Fred Shifflett and Minnie M. Shifflett. She was a
member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church. On June 24. 1939. she married Everett
M. Herring, who died Jan. 10, 1994. Surviving are three daughters. Juanita M.
Conley, Wanda F. Davis, and Beverly H. Lam, all of Elkton; one son, Ronald L. "Bucky"
Herring of Elkton; five sisters, Agnes Falls of Maryland, Maude McCullough of
Georgia. Mable Breeden, Shenandoah; Magdalene Cockrell, Elkton and Eunice Dovell.
McGaheysville; two brothers, Melvin Shifflett and John Shifflett, both of
Elkton; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-
great-grandchild. The Rev. Kenzy Reed will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Elkton Pentecostal Church in Elkton. Burial will follow in the
Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends from 7 to S this
evening at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at
Mrs. Herring’s home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Feb. 4, 1989
ELANOR ELIZABETH HERRING
Mrs. Elanor Elizabeth Herring, 80, of Rt. 1, Dyke, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989,
at her residence. Born in Greene County on Oct. 3, 1908, she was the daughter of
the late Daniel H. and Elvanda Shifflett Morris and the widow of Joseph H.
Herring. Survivors include two daughters, Eloise Branham of Dyke, Mildred Wood
of Rochelle; a sister, Lille Herring of Charlottesville; a brother, Lloyd Morris
of Lorton; two grandchildren, Kevin and Dana Branham; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Herring; and four brothers, Willie,
Layton, Johnny and Kenny Morris. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m.
Saturday in the Teague Chapel with Rev. Griffin Duncan officiating. Interment
will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 6, 1937
ELLA FRANCES FRAZIER HERRING
Mrs. Noah Herring
Mrs. Ella Frances Herring, wife of Noah Herring, died at 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at her home near Free Union, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs.
Herring was before marriage, Miss Ella Frances Frazier, of Greene County, and
was fifty-seven years of age. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Nora Shiflett, of Free Union. She also leaves her mother, and
four brothers and six sisters --- Ryland Frazier, of Mission Home; Edgar
Frazier, of Free Union; William Frazier, of Culpeper; George Frazier, of
Grottoes; Mrs. Sarah Shiflett, of Crozet; Mrs. Caroline Shifflett, Mrs. Minnie
Frazier, Mrs. Annie Frazier, and Mrs. Susie Frazier, all of Free Union; Mrs.
Lillie Ridgeway, of Washington. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon in the Episcopal Church at cross Roads, near Free Union, the
service to be conducted by the Rev. W. Roy Mason, D. D., of this city. Interment
will be in the family burying ground.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Oct. 5, 2007
ESTHER ELAINE JORDAN HERRING
Esther Elaine Jordan Herring, 50, of Elkton, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at
Violet Conley’s Home for Adults near Elkton. She had been ill for the past four
years. Mrs. Herring was born Jan. 25, 1957, in Harrisonburg and was the daughter
of Etta Louise Dorman Jordan of Harrisonburg and the late Earl Watson Jordan.
She had been active in the Twirling Medallions and Majorettes and Drum Corps.
She was a home health care nurse before becoming ill. On March 7, 1999, she
married Danny Lee Herring; he survives. Surviving in addition to her mother and
husband are three sons, Timothy Jones of Mount Solon, David Jones of Virginia
Beach and Jeffrey Michael Knight of Virginia; two daughters, Samantha Elaine
Allison and Stacy Lynn Miller, both of Elkton; three brothers, Earl William
“Billy” Jordan of Mount Solon, Ervin Eugene Jordan of Rawley Springs and Stacy
Lee Knighten of Keezletown; three sisters, Elizabeth “Liz” Fawley of Broadway,
Ellen Marie Knight of Grottoes and Edith Louise Cupp of Churchville, and 10
grandchildren. The Rev. Joel Robinette will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at
the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial
Gardens near Harrisonburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the home of Violet Conley
(289-5952) near Elkton at any time.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 4, 1979,
ETHA KNIGHT HERRING
Etha Knight Herring, 72, of Rt. 1, Earlysville died Saturday in a
Charlottesville hospital. She was born in Greene County, daughter of the late
Nathaniel and Molly Morris Knight, and was a member of Pine Ridge Church of the
Brethren. Surviving are her widower, Charles R. Herring Sr. of Earlysville; a
daughter, Geraldine H. Gilbert of Ruckersville; three sisters, Mary Morris of
Stanardsville, Leeanna Shifflett of Earlysville and Dally Morris of
Ruckersville; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will
be 2 p.m. Monday at the Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren. The Revs. Olen Landes
and Richard Keller will officiate. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The
family will be at Joseph W. Teague Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, May 21, 2005
ETHEL HERRING MORRIS
Ethel Herring Morris, 95, formerly of the Pineville area, died Monday, May 16,
2005, at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, where she
had been a resident since August 2004. Mrs. Morris was born Dec. 23, 1909, in
Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Monroe and Lydia Shifflett
Herring. She was a member of Mount Olive Brethren Church. She was employed at
Metro Pants Company and later by Swift and Company. On Sept. 16, 1929, she
married Albert Peter Morris Sr., who preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1972. She is
survived by four sons, Albert P. "Pete" Morris Jr. of Elkton, Kenneth "Sonny"
Morris of Shenandoah, Elwood C. "Woody" Morris of Staunton, and Larry L. Morris
of Clover Hill; four daughters, Phyllis Hensley of McGaheysville, Marelia
"Sissy" Smith and Betty Dofflemyer, both of Elkton and Clariene Cogle of
Hampton; a sister, Lillian Herring of Elkton; 31 grandchildren; 54
great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren. The Rev. Fredric G.
Miller will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mount Olive Brethren
Church in Pineville. Burial will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in
McGaheysville. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday at the
Kyger-Pence Funeral Home near McGaheysville.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Jan. 12, 1994
EVERETT M. HERRING
The funeral for Everett M. Herring, 76, of Elkton will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at the Elkton Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Kinzy Reed will conduct the
service. Burial will be in the Elk Run Cemetery. Mr. Herring died Jan. 10, 1994,
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where he had been a patient
since Sunday. He had been ill since 1986. He was born June 2, 1917, in
Rockingham County and was a son of the late Monroe and Lydia Shifflett Herring.
He retired from Merck & Co. in 1979 after 39 years of service. He attended
Elkton Pentecostal Church. On June 24, 1939, he married the former Duan
Shifflett, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Ronald L. “Bucky” Herring
of Elkton; three daughters, Juanita M. Conley, Wanda F. Davis and Beverly H.
Lam, all of Elkton; a brother, George Herring of Elkton; three sisters, Ethel
Morris of McGaheysville and Lillian Herring and Lottie Lam, both of Elkton; nine
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends
6:30.8 p.m. today at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton and at the
Herring home at any time.
See Wife Duan's Obit
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Oct. 12, 1967
FANNIE LEE HERRING
DYKE - Miss Fannie Lee Herring, 75, died yesterday in a Charlottesville
hospital. Born April 20, 1892, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the
late John N. and Katherine Henry Herring. She is survived by a brother Bernard
Herring of Dyke; and three sisters, Mrs. Janice Davis of Barboursville; Mrs.
Wilmer Herring of Dyke and Mrs. Annie Henslee of Charlottesville. The funeral
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bingham Methodist Church in Nortonsville, with
burial in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Earlysville. Hill and Irving Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Oct. 28, 2007
FLORINE M. HERRING
Florine M. Herring, 71, of Elkton, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at Avante Nursing
Home in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Herring was born April 20, 1935, in Rockingham
County, and was the daughter of the late Lucille Mowbray. She was a homemaker
and was a member of the Upper Room Church. Her husband of 36 years, Elwood
Herring, preceded her in death in July 1991. Survivors include two daughters,
Bonnie Rice of Elkton and Gloria Herring of Harrisonburg; four sons, Danny
Herring of Elkton, Gerald Herring of Harrisonburg, Jeffrey Herring of Broadway
and Ricky Mowbray of Bridgewater; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Pastor Johnny Hensley will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the Upper Room
Church in Elkton. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family
will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Room Church, 14890 Rockingham
Pike, Elkton, VA 22827.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jun, 4, 1996
GEORGE EARMAN HERRING
The funeral for George Earman Herring, 83, 113 E. Summit Ave., Elkton, will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. The
service will be conducted by the Rev. Albert Kling. Burial will be in Elk Run
Cemetery. Mr. Herring died June 1, 1996, at Avante of Harrisonburg, where he had
been a resident since August 1995. He was born Aug. 29, 1912, in Rockingham
County and was a son of the late Monroe and Lydia Shifflett Herring. He attended
Elkton Pentecostal Church and retired from Merck chemical company, where he had
worked for 33 years. In 1933, he married Sarah Shifflett, who died in 1982.
Surviving are two daughters, Anna Mae Shifflett and Louise Jenkins, both of
Elkton; three sisters, Ethel Morris, McGaheysville, and Lillian Herring and
Lottie Lam, both of Elkton; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two
step-great-grandchildren; and one foster great-granddaughter. The family will
receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home, or any time at the homes of
his daughters. See Wife, Sarah's Obit
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Nov. 9, 2004
GEORGE EDWARD HERRING
George Edward Herring, 85, of Leon, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at his residence.
He was born July 9, 1919, in Dyke, and was the son of the late Robert Herring
and Rosa Michael Herring. He was the owner of G. E. Herring and Son Construction
Co. Marine veteran of World War II, and a member of the Madison United Methodist
Church. He was also a former member of the Great Falls Volunteer Fire
Department. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Herring of Leon; two daughters,
Patricia A. Stuart and her husband, Richard, of Sterling, Evelyn M. Snooks and
her husband, Richard, of Leesburg; one son, Lloyd E. Herring and his wife,
Ramona, of Fairfax; four brothers, Harold Herring of Dyke, Robert Herring of
Proffitt, Walter Herring of Dyke and Claude Herring of Ruckersville; three
sisters, Irene Wood of Free Union, Dorothy Deane of Charlottesville, and
Margaret Easton of Sun City West, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, Danny Stuart, Donna
McCardle, Cindy Glasscock, Eddy Stuart, Lisa Cox, Lynn Wahl, Chrystal Reconnu,
Christy Fleck, Lloyd Herring and twenty great-grandchildren. He is preceded in
death by a brother; George L. Herring and two sisters; Christine Morris, and
Beulah Via. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 at
the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel, Madison. Interment will be held in Holy Memorial
Gardens in Charlottesville with the Rev. Charles Stacey officiating. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 8 Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Madison Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868,
Madison, VA 22727. Preddy Funeral Home, Madison is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 16, 2008
GLADYS HERRING
Gladys Herring, 72, of Earlysville, died on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at her
residence. She was born on June 14, 1935, in Albemarle County, to the late
William and Gladys Marsh Lowry. Mrs. Herring is survived by her six loving
children, William Earl Herring Jr. of Earlysville, Donald Allen Herring of
Earlysville, Keith Randall Herring and his wife, Lisa, of Ruckersville, Kevin
Scott Herring and his wife, Melissa, of Madison, Elizabeth Ann Herring of Dyke
and Susan Lawhorne and her husband, Greg, of Schuyler. Additional survivors
include her sister, Eva Mae Collier of Charlottesville; two brothers, Herman
Lowry and Robert Lowry, both of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, Linwood Via
Jr. and his wife, Melissa, Randall C. Via, Jason Via, Kayla Lawhorne, Justin
Lawhorne, Taylor Herring, Kateland Herring, Hannah Herring, Haley Herring, and
Madison Herring; and one great grandson, Brandon Anthony Via. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Herring Sr.; and
two brothers, Raleigh Lowry and James Lowry. Mrs. Herring's family wishes to
express their deepest appreciation to Hospice of the Piedmont and a special
thank you to her nurse, Myra Pearson and special nephew, Donnie Herring. A
funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, at Ryan
Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Quinque, VA 22965 with the Reverend Jeff
Cale officiating. Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Ryan Funeral
Home is handling the arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 15, 2008
GLADYS HERRING
Gladys Herring, 72, of Earlysville, died on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at her
residence. She was born on June 14, 1935, in Albemarle County, to the late
William and Gladys Marsh. Mrs. Herring is survived by her six loving children,
William Earl Herring Jr. of Earlysville, Donald Allen Herring of Earlysville,
Keith Randall Herring and his wife, Lisa, of Ruckersville, Kevin Scott Herring
and his wife, Melissa, of Madison, Elizabeth Ann Herring of Dyke and Susan
Lawhorne and her husband, Greg, of Schuyler. Additional survivors include her
sister, Eva Mae Collier of Charlottesville; two brothers, Herman Lowry and
Robert Lowry, both of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, Linwood Via Jr. and his
wife, Melissa, Randall C. Via, Jason Via, Kayla Lawhorne, Justin Lawhorne,
Taylor Herring, Kateland Herring, Hannah Herring, Haley Herring, and Madison
Herring; and one great grandson, Brandon Anthony Via. In addition to her parents
she was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Herring Sr.; and two
brothers, Raleigh Lowry and James Lowry. Mrs. Herring's family wishes to express
their deepest appreciation to Hospice of the Piedmont and a special thank you to
her nurse, Myra Pearson and special nephew, Donnie Herring. A funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, at Ryan Funeral Hope, 12819
Spotswood Trail, Quinque, VA 22895 with the Reverend Jeff Cale officiating.
Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home is handling
the arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Oct. 28, 2008
HAZEL SHIFFLETT HERRING
Hazel Shifflett Herring, 85, of Dyke, Virginia, died Sunday, October 26, 2008.
Hazel was born November 6, 1922, in Greenwood, Albemarle County, Virginia, the
daughter of the late Christine Marshall Shifflett and Elijah Shifflett. Hazel
and her brother and sister were orphaned at young ages and went to live with
their uncle, Andrew Marshall and his wife, Bertie Jane Shifflett Marshall. Hazel
was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Howard R. Herring. She is survived
by two children, a daughter, Louise H. Sullivan and her children, Christy S.
Nay, and her husband, Wendell, and their daughters, Olivia and Grace and Scott
Sullivan and his wife, Brandi; a son, Richard H. Herring and his wife, Reba, and
their children, Jason R. Herring and his wife, Stacey, and their daughters,
Clancey, Annabelle and Macy and Jonathan H. Herring and his wife, Malinda, and
their daughter, Lucy; her sister and brother, Doris S. Richards and her husband,
Glen, and James Orvin Shifflett and his wife, Neva. Five nieces and two nephews
also survive Hazel. Hazel began attending Mount Olivet Church in Dyke, Virginia,
as a child. Attending church regularly and helping with church activities were
very important to her. She raised flowers and made beautiful arrangements for
church as well as special displays for weddings and other family events. She
enjoyed gardening, both vegetables and flowers, and was a former president of
the Spotswood Trail Garden Club. Hazel loved her church, her family and friends.
She was quite active in the family auction business. She was an excellent cook
and enjoyed preparing Sunday dinners for family and friends. The family will
receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Ryan
Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia. A funeral service
will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Mt. Olivet Church, Rt. 810,
Dyke, Virginia, with the Reverend Janet Legro officiating. Interment will follow
at the family cemetery at Smithland Farm at Nortonsville, Virginia. The family
expresses special appreciation to Christine Shifflett for her care for mom and
for the staff of Evergreen Nursing Care Center. The family requests that any
memorial contributions may be made in Hazel's memory to Mt. Olivet Church, the
Greene County Rescue Squad, or Dyke Volunteer Fire Company. addressed to P.O.
Box 387, Stanardsville, VA 22973. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
HESTER A. HERRING
Mrs. Hester Annie Herring, widow of Pempton Herring, died late yesterday
afternoon at her home at Stony Point after an extended illness. She was a native
of Rockingham County, daughter of the late Archie and Louise Lamb McDaniel, and
was 82 years of age. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Collier, of Stony
Point and two sons, W.A. and H.W. Herring of Stony Point. There are 24
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 8, 1943
HESTER A. HERRING
The funeral of Mrs. Hester Annie Herring, widow of Pempton Herring of Stony
Point, was held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the Hill and Irving
Funeral Home, the service being conducted by the Rev. E.T. Cox of the
Gordonsville Baptist Church. Interment followed in the family burying ground in
the cemetery at Preddy’s Creek Church.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 24, 2008
HOWARD R. HERRING
Howard (known to many as "Harold") R. Herring, 87, of Dyke, Virginia, passed
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born April 5, 1921,
in Greene County, son of the late Robert Lee Herring and Rosa Michael Herring.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah H.
Hough, Christine H. Morris and Margaret Easton; three brothers, Edward Herring,
George Herring and Meredith Herring. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,
Hazel Shifflett Herring; two children, a daughter, Louise H. Sullivan and her
children, Christy S. Nay, and her husband, Wendell, and their daughter, Olivia,
and Scott Sullivan and his wife Brandi. He is also survived by a son, Richard H.
Herring and his wife Reba, their children, Jason R. Herring and his wife,
Stacey, and their daughters, Clancey, Annabelle and Macy, and Jonathan H.
Herring and his wife, Malinda. He is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Deane
and Irene Wood and her husband, Curtis Wood; three brothers, Elmer Herring and
his wife, Clara, Walter Herring and Claude Herring and his wife, Dorothy; and
one sister-in-law Beulah Herring. Mr. Herring was a veteran of World War II and
served in the Navy. He loved farming and was once farm manager of Blue Ridge
School in St. George, Virginia. He was one of the first employees of Sperry
Marine in Charlottesville. He was an Insurance advisor for Virginia Farm Bureau
Insurance Company serving both Greene and Albemarle Counties. Auctioneering was
one of his loves and conducted numerous auctions throughout the region for
estates, farms and business dispersals. As such he was once President of the
Virginia Auctioneers Association. After retiring, he continued to farm at
Smithland Farms. He served many years on the Greene County Economic Development
Authority and was an honorary member of Dyke Volunteer Fire Company. Funeral
services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Mt. Olivet Church in
Dyke, in which he was a member, with the Reverend C.C. Kurtz officiating. In
accordance with his wishes, he will be buried at the family cemetery at
Smithland Farm located at Nortonsville. The family will receive friends from
6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Ryan Funeral Home. The family
wishes to extend special thanks to Christine Shifflett for her loving care and
also to the staff of Evergreen Nursing Care Center. Memorial contributions may
be made to Mt. Olivet Church, P.O. Box 57, Dyke, Virginia 22935; Dyke Volunteer
Fire Company, P.O. Box 9, Dyke, Virginia 22935; or the Greene County Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, Virginia 22973. Ryan Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Aug. 29, 1981
JAMES E. HERRING
James E. Herring, 79, of 320 Meade Avenue died Friday in a Charlottesville
hospital. He was born in Albemarle County, son of the late George and Lydia
Shifflett Herring. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Kirby Herring; one
daughter, C. O. (Ceil) Mahanes of Charlottesville; three sons, Daniel E. Herring
of Ahoskie N. C., Sam W. Herring of Charlottesville and Carroll W. Herring of
Petersburg; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Sandridge of Troy, Mrs. Ed Powell and Mrs.
Ollie Barksdale both of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Rose Shifflett of Maryland;
two brothers, Johnny Herring of Charlottesville and Sylvester Herring of Louisa;
13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Herring was a retired self
employed contractor and a member of the First Baptist Church. The family request
that contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad or
the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Aug. 30, 1981
JAMES E. HERRING
Funeral for Mr. James E. Herring will be held Monday at 3:00 at the First
Baptist Church with Dr. H. Cowen Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Monticello
Memory Gardens. Donations may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue
Squad or First Baptist Church Building Fund. Hill and Wood Funeral Home is
charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jun. 7, 1991
JAMES G. HERRING
James Garfield Herring, 82 of Crozet died Thursday, June 6, 1991, at his
residence. Born Sept. 16, 1908, in Greene County, he was the son of the late
Thomas and Neilie Shifflett Herring. Mr. Herring retired from the State Highway
Department of Virginia and was a member of Crozet Church of God. Surviving are
his wife, Retha Morris Herring of Crozet; five daughters, Phyllis Barbour,
Juanita Davis, Shirley Morris and Judy Hughes, all of Charlottesville and Betty
Shifflett of Earlysville; three sons James N. Herring of Charlottesville and W.
Leroy Herring and Donald W. Herring, both of Dyke; three brothers, Charles
Herring of Earlysville, Henry Herring of Baltimore, Md., and Arthur Herring of
Florida; five stepchildren, Curtis Morris, Ernie Morris and Maxine Bolyard, all
of Crozet, Geneva Shifflett of Baltimore, Md., and Virginia Morris of
Woodbridge; 36 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. He
was preceded in death by his first wife, Lydia Morris Herring; five brothers,
Lee Herring, Robert Herring, McKinley Herring, Claude Herring and Joe Herring;
one granddaughter, Donna Martin; one great-granddaughter, Amy Martin. A funeral
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Teague Chapel with Pastor Herchel
Daniels and Pastor DOnnie M. Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the
Gentry Church Cemetery in Boonesville. The family will receive friends at Teague
Funeral Home from 7-8 this evening.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Mar. 13, 2006
JAMES MYRVIN HERRING
James Myrvin (Merv) Herring Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006, at
1:05 a.m., at the residence of his son of 110 Hillside Drive. He was born
November 21, 1925, in Crozet, the son of the late McKinley and Lillie Morris
Herring. He was a United States Air Force veteran, a member of Wayne Hills
Baptist Church, and a retired employee of the former Waynesboro DuPont Company
with over 36 years of service. He was a devoted family man and an avid hunter,
and he loved gardening and farming. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his wife, Juanita Jones Herring; and a brother, Roy Herring.
Survivors include a son, James M. Herring Jr. and his wife, Julie, of Verona;
two daughters, Cindy Doyle and her husband, Richard, of Stuarts Draft, and Sue
Claytor and her husband, Tony, of Staunton; two brothers, McKinley Herring of
Afton, and Carroll Herring of Charlottesville; four sisters, Gladys Puckett of
Waynesboro, Estelle Fitzgerald of Stuarts Draft, Vernel Shifflett of Crozet, and
Arlene Walton of Maryland; eight grandchildren, Adam Herring, Aaron Herring,
LeAnn Herring, Jeff Claytor, Christina Truslow, Nicki Doyle, Richie Doyle, and
Jordan Doyle; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11
a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Wayne Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Danny
Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active
pallbearers will be Aaron Herring, Jeff Claytor, Michael Herring, John Gordon,
Matthew Baylor, Tom Glendye and Richie Doyle. Honorary pallbearers will be his
granddaughters and nieces and nephews attending the service. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., this evening at the Waynesboro Chapel of
Reynolds Funeral Service and other times at the residence of his daughter, Cindy
Doyle of 279 Flint Mountain Drive, Stuarts Draft. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215 Fishersville, VA 22939 or 64
Sports Medicine Dr. Fishersville, VA 22939. The Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds
Funeral Service is serving the family.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 16, 2001
JAMES NELSON HERRING
James Nelson Herring, Sr., 69, of Charlottesville died Monday, October 15, 2001
in a local hospital. Mr. Herring was born April 1, 1932, in Greene County, the
son of the late James Garfield and Lydia Morris Herring. He was also preceded in
death by his sister, Juanita Davis, a daughter, Donna H. Martin, and a
granddaughter, Amy Martin. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Davis Herring;
one daughter, Wanda H. Anderson and her husband, Glenn; four sons, James N.
Herring Jr., Tony Herring and his wife, Laura, Tom Herring and his wife, Jenny,
and Justin Herring and his wife, Lisa; his stepmother, Retha Herring; 11
grandchildren, Crysta Sites, Matthew Martin, and Mallory, Tyler, Chelsea, Jacob,
Logan, Lauren, Jordan, Amanda, and Ashley Herring; two step-grandchildren,
Rachel and Chris Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Varhati Mallory and Donta'
Martin; four sisters, Phyllis Barbour and her husband, Rick, Shirley Morris and
her husband, Harold, Betty Shifflett and her husband, Jimmy, and Judy Hughes;
two brothers, Leroy Herring and his wife, Laura, and Donnie Herring and his
wife, Ginny; three sisters-in-law, Mable Pugh, Mary Cummings, and Ruth Davis;
three brothers-in-law Herbert Davis, Donald Davis and his wife, Peggy, and Bill
Davis and his wife Barbara; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Mr. Herring was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on
Hydraulic Road, retired from Acme Visible Records after 42 years of service, and
was a life long farmer. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will follow in the
Gentry Methodist Cemetery in Boonesville. The family will receive friends from 7
to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Teague Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Diabetes Association, 2788 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville,
Va. 22901. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at
Eldercare Nursing Home for the care they provided Dad. We also express sincere
thanks to the staff on South 5 at Martha Jefferson Hospital for their kindness
and care during Dad's last hospital stay. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Fri, Dec. 7, 1984
JAMES WALTER HERRING
ELKTON - James Walter Herring, 56, of Rt. 3, Elkton died after a two-month
illness Thursday at his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Rockingham County
and was a son of the late Mannis and Mary Williams Herring. His wife, Louise
Herring, died June 25, 1975. Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Ann Price of
Shenandoah and Rebecca Elaine Herring of Elkton; two sons, James W. Herring Jr.
of Elkton and Carlton Ray Herring of McGaheysville; three sisters, Dora Lee Dean
of McGaheysville, and Mildred Ann Lam and Betty Frances Lam, both of Elkton; and
eight grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church
of Solsburg near Elkton by the Rev. Morgan Kinney. Burial will be in Elk Run
Cemetery at Elkton. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at Brill
Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends also may call at the Herring home. In lieu of
flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to the hospice unit at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Sep. 19, 1983
JOHNNY B. HERRING
Johnny Burrus Herring, 67, of 1316 Early St. died Saturday in a local hospital.
He was the son of the late George Erman Herring and Lydia Shifflett Herring. He
was a member of the Albemarle Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Phyllis
Barksdale Herring of Charlottesville; one daughter, Nancy B. Ferneyhough of
Charlottesville; three sons, Mason B. Herring, Leon George Herring and Leo
Thomas Herring all of Charlottesville; three sisters, Nellie H. Powell of
Charlottesville, Gladys H. Sandridge of Palmyra, Va., Ollie H. Barksdale of
Charlottesville; one brother, Sylvester Herring of Gordonsville, Va., 27
grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and three step
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Claude (Willie)
Herring. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 2 p.m. in the
Chapel of the Teague & Hawkins Funeral Home, Ivy Road. The Rev. Leamon R.
Whitehead officiating. Interment will be at Holly Memorial Gardens. Family will
receive friends 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Sep. 5, 1973
JOSEPH LEE HERRING
CHARLOTTESVILLE - Joseph Lee Herring, 88, of 703 Locust Avenue, died Monday
[Sep. 3, 1973] in a
local hospital. A native of Rockingham County, he was the husband of the late
Hester Jane Shifflett Herring. Mr. Herring was a retired employee of Barnes
Lumber Company. He was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church. He is survived by
two sons, Ollie B. Herring and Willie B. Herring, both of Charlottesville; a
daughter, Mrs. H. E. Marsh of Charlottesville; a brother, Wilmer Herring of Dyke;
five sisters, Mrs. Lillie Marshall, Mrs. Elnora Clemmer, and Mrs. Ida Liskay,
all of Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Mamie Marshall and Mrs. Gracie Thomas, both of
Charlottesville, seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Belmont Baptist Church, Dr. Payton
Thurman officiating, with interment in Riverview Cemetery. Hill and Irving
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Apr. 30, 2008
LAURA BREEDEN HERRING
Laura Breeden Herring, born January 28, 1936, in Greene County to Llewelyn
Breeden and Juanita Breeden Morris, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at a local
hospital after long illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents; two
sisters, Beverly Ann Breeden and Frances Breeden Tapscott; and her eldest son,
Jeffery Wayne Herring. Laura is survived by her loyal husband of 47 years,
Willard Leroy Herring; a son, Randall Lee Herring and companion, Alicia Forbes
and their two sons, Ty Michael and Trevor Lee; a daughter, Pamela Denise Herring
of Waynesboro; grandson, Jordon Woodson; three sisters, Zelda I. Breeden of
Charlottesville, Virginia, Roxie Marshall and her husband, Howard, of
Springfield, Virginia, and Margaret Collier and her husband, Elijah, of Crozet;
mother-in-law, Retha Herring of Crozet; very special friends, Leroy and Freda
Shifflett and Michael and Cynthia Traver. Laura graduated from Lane High School,
worked as a clerk and buyer for C. H. Williams, and retired from Sperry Marine
Systems after 30 years of service. She loved cooking fabulous meals for her
family, who always came first, especially her precious grandsons. She also loved
music, dancing, listening and singing along with her favorite country music
artists in her beautiful alto voice. Even in the most difficult and trying
times, she would look for the silver lining and keep her sense of humor. We will
love and miss her forever. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Teague Chapel. The family will receive friends the
hour prior to the service at the Teague Funeral Home. Interment services will be
private.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA, Thu, Nov. 1, 2007
LAYLA RENEE HERRING
Layla Renee Herring, 4 days, of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, October 31,
2007, at a local hospital. Born October 27, 2007, in Charlottesville, she was
the daughter of Chester Herring and Samantha Houchens of Troy. In addition to
her parents, she is survived by a brother, Damian Herring of Troy; a stepsister,
Brittnee Herring of Gordonsville; a stepbrother, Michael Herring of
Gordonsville; paternal grandparents, Warren Lee Herring of Gordonsville and
Patricia Herring (preceded in death); her maternal grandparents, Sammy and
Sandra Houchens of Charlottesville; paternal great-grandparents, Gladys Herring
of Gordonsville and Louis and Evelyn Clements of Gordonsville; maternal great
-grandparents, Betty Houchens of Charlottesville and John Elledge of Nelson
County; three uncles, Warren Herring Jr. of Troy, William Samuel Herring of
Gordonsville, and Cheyenne Atkins of New Kent; and two aunts, Amanda Morris of
Troy and Heather Houchens of Charlottesville. A graveside funeral service will
be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Riverview Cemetery with the
Reverend Kyle Kirkeid officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until
8 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2007, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. Friends may sign
the guest book at www.hillandwood.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 14, 1943
LEEHLAND THOMAS HERRING
Leehland Thomas Herring died at 3 o’clock this morning at his residence at
Mission Home, this county. He was a native of Greene County, son of the late
Charles and Susan Morris Herring, and was 78 years of age. Besides his wife,
Mrs. Neely Shiflette Herring, he is survived by nine sons - Lee Herring of
Washington, Robert Herring of Dyke, Charles Herring of Earlysville, Kennie
Herring of Crozet, Claude Herring of Baltimore, Joseph Herring of Mission Home,
James Herring of Dyke, Arthur Herring of Washington, and Henry Herring of
Baltimore. There are 42 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral
will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the residence, and interment
will follow in the family burying ground.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Sep. 13, 2008
LEON GEORGE HERRING
Leon George Herring, 65, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away Friday,
September 12, 2008, at his home. George was born on January 15, 1943, in
Charlottesville, Virginia, a son of the late Johnny and Phyllis Barksdale
Herring. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Ferneyhough; and
brothers, Claude W. Herring and Mason B. Herring. He is survived by his fiance',
Liz Carter; children, Teresa Knight and her husband, Aubrey, Leon George Herring
Jr. and his wife, Darlene, Gregory W. Herring and his wife, Tonya, Lisa Peresse,
Eric Herring and his wife, Jessica, Jamie Weiford, Tina Maupin and David,
Jeannie Johnson (Travis); 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Thomas Herring and his wife, Margaret. A funeral service will be
conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2008, at the Teague Chapel. Interment
will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30
until 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Teague Funeral Home. Friends may
sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Tue, Feb. 26, 1985
LEONA HERRING MOWBRAY
ELKTON - Leona Herring Mowbray, 71, of Rt. 4, Elkton died Monday afternoon at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mowbray had been in failing health for some
time and was admitted to the hospital Sunday evening. She was born Jan. 10,
1914, in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Monroe and Lydia
Shifflett Herring. Surviving are her husband, Prentiss W. Mowbray of Elkton; a
daughter, Frances Dean of Elkton; three sisters, Ethel Morris of McGaheysville
and Lillian Herring and Lottie Lam, both of Elkton; two brothers, George E. and
Everett E. Herring, both of Elkton; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Elkton Pentecostal Church by
the Revs. Kinzy Reed and Johnny Hensley. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. The
body will be taken from the Brill Funeral Home to the Mowbray home 2 p.m.
Wednesday.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Aug. 30, 2006
LEVI EDWARD HERRING
Levi "Lee" Edward Herring, 87, of Dyke, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006, in a
local hospital. Born in Albemarle County on April 6, 1919, he was the son of the
late Wilmer G. and Mary Alice Herring. He was also preceded in death by his two
brothers, John Otis Herring and Vernie Lee Herring. Mr. Herring was a member of
Binghams United Methodist Church and was retired from General Electric although
he always considered himself a farmer at heart. He is survived by his wife Sadie
Mildred Herring; one son, Dwight C. Herring and his wife, Gwendolyn, of
Charlottesville; two grandchildren, Jaime E. Chilstrom and her husband, Steve,
Meaghan L. Gibson and her, husband, Jesse; a special caregiver, Audrey Smith;
many friends and neighbors and Buster, the cat. A funeral service will be
conducted 11 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2006, at Binghams United Methodist Church
with the Reverend William Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Holly
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday,
August 31, 2006, at the Teague Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorials
be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, the Earlysville Volunteer
Fire Company or the Hospice of the Piedmont. Friends may sign the guest register
at teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Oct. 19, 1988
LILLIAN HERRING MARSHALL
Lillie Herring Marshall, 101, of Charlottesville, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988,
in a local nursing home. She was born March 30, 1887, in Greene County, daughter
of the late Alfred Herring and Alsie Shifflett Herring. She was the wife of the
late James T. Marshall. Surviving are two sons, William Marshall of Baltimore,
Vernie Marshall of Charlottesville; a daughter, Helen Armentrout of
Harrisonburg; a sister, Mamie Marshall of Charlottesville; 19 grandchildren, 41
great-grandchildren, 23 great-great-grandchildren, and a number of
step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Joseph, Hugh, and
Elmer Marshall and a daughter, Ethel Haney. Funeral service will be 2 p. m.
Thursday in the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Collyer
officiating. Interment will be in Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The
family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 at the funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Feb. 19, 2011
LILLIAN MAY HERRING
Lillian May Herring, 91, of Elkton, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at the
home of her son in Elkton. Mrs. Herring was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Rockingham
County, and was the daughter of the late Monroe and Lydia Shifflett Herring. She
was a member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church and enjoyed spending time with her
family, friends, baking, cooking, baby-sitting, and loved her dog, Samson. Her
husband, George O. Herring, preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by
sons, George (Sug) Herring and wife, Lois, Ernie Herring and wife, Betty, Ronnie
Herring and wife, Becky, Junior (Buddy) Herring and wife, Gail, Bobby Herring
and wife, Marti, and Kenny Herring, all of Elkton, James (Sonny) Herring and
wife, Alice, of Grottoes, Donnie Herring and wife, Anna, of Crimora, and Gary
Herring and wife, Tammy, of Keezletown; numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents
and husband, she was preceded in death by daughters, Rosalie "Pete" Yancey, and
Doris Jean Shifflett. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21,
2011, at the Elkton Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Danny Herring and the Rev.
Dickie Campbell will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Elk Run
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger
Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Online condolences may be sent to the Herring
family by visiting www.kygers.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
LILLIE FLORENCE MORRIS HERRING
Lillie Florence Morris Herring, 92, died Wednesday, March 24, 1993, at her home
in Crozet. She was born Jan. 22, 1901, in Greene County. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Daniel and Alvardia Morris; her husband, McKinley H.
Herring; one son, Roy W. Herring; and two daughters, Virginia Herring and
Christine Herring. She is survived by four daughters, Gladys H. Puckett of
Waynesboro, Estelle H. Fitzgerald of Stuarts Draft, Arlene H. Walton of
Charlottesville and Vernell H. Shifflett of Crozet; three sons, James Myrvin
Herring of Waynesboro, McKinley H. Herring Jr. of Afton and Carroll D. Herring
of Charlottesville; 30 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. The family will
receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. The family
suggest donations be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad or the Crozet
Baptist Church Building Fund. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Rockgate Cemetery with the Rev. David Collyer officiating. Anderson Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Note - Myrvin should be Mervin and Elvardia is Elvanda in the above obit.)
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 19, 1994
LILLIE MARCH HERRING
Lillie March Herring, 73 of Dyke died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1994, at her home. She
was born March 7, 1921, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Leonard
Raines and Nettie Shifflett Raines. She is survived by her loving husband of 52
years, Walter H. Herring, and her family who loves her dearly and will miss her
deeply, her two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Clark Roberts, of Front
Royal and Jean and Larry Fisher of Earlysville; her eight grandchildren Sharon,
Vernell, Clark, Kevin, and Kelly Roberts, Crystal, Linda and Tammy Fisher and
her fiancée, Kenny Shifflett; and her great-grandchildren, Walter, Joyce and
Ricky Rascon. Mrs. Herring was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurl Raines
and William Raines. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Dyke. The
Rev. David Allison will officiate.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Tue, Sep. 19, 2004
LLOYD HERRING JR.
Lloyd "Jay" Herring Jr., 49, of Charlottesville, died on Saturday, Sept. 18,
2004, at his residence. Born April 27, 1955, in Charlottesville, he was the son
of Lloyd Herring Sr. and Doris Marie Shifflette Herring of Charlottesville. He
worked for Weather Seal Insulation Company until his illness. Besides his
parents, he is survived by a daughter, Toni M. Moss and her fianc?, Cole
Jackson, of Lake Monticello; one sister, Janice F. Burton and her husband, Roy,
of Charlottesville; two brothers, Ronnie Herring and his wife, Genie, of
Albemarle County, and Donnie Herring and his wife, Tara, of Ruckersville; two
granddaughters, Brittney R. Moss and Jamie L. Moss; and many other family and
friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Diane Elaine Herring and
Brenda Lee Herring. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21,
2004, at Hill & Wood Funeral Home, with Mr. Frank Forehand officiating.
Interment will follow in the Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. The
family would like to express their appreciation to the Hospice of the Piedmont
for their compassionate care and suggests that memorial contributions may be
made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2,
Charlottesville, VA 22903 or to the UVa Cancer Care Center, c/o University of
Virginia Health System, West Complex, Fourth Floor, Cancer Center,
Charlottesville, VA 22908.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Apr. 21, 2007
LORA C. HERRING
Lora Cook Herring, 50, of Elkton, died Friday, April 20, 2007, at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg following a short illness. Mrs. Herring was
born Jan. 3, 1957, in Harrisonburg, and was a daughter of Loring R. Cook and
Georgia Cordle Cook of Elkton. She was a sergeant in the Army and was the
administrative assistant for the Economic Development and Partnership Programs
at James Madison University. In addition to her parents, survivors include her
husband of 12 years, Jeff P. Herring; two daughters, Brianna Marie Herring and
Kristin Rebecca Herring, all of Elkton; and three sisters, Alisa Cook, Kama Cook
Miller and Anita Cook Westfall, all of Harrisonburg. The Rev. Brad Lewis will
conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Monday at the Blue Ridge Independent Church in
Elkton. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg. The
family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at the Kyger Funeral Home in
Elkton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
152, Elkton, VA 22827.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 10, 1962
LYDIA MORRIS HERRING
Mrs. James G. Herring
DYKE --- Mrs. James G. Herring, 50, died last night at her home at Dyke. The
former Lydia Morris, she was born Jan. 13, 1912, in Greene County, daughter of
the late Daniel H. and Elvandy Morris. In addition to her husband, she is
survived by three sons, James N. Herring of Boonesville, Donald W. Herring of
Dyke and Spec. 4 Willard L. Herring stationed at Ft. lee; five daughters, Mrs.
Maurice Barbour of Charlottesville, Mrs. Harold Morris, Mrs. Herbert Davis, Miss
Betty Herring and Miss Judy Herring of Dyke; four brothers, Willie Morris of
Dyke, Layton Morris of Markham, Johnny Morris and Lloyd Morris of Baltimore,
Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Herring of Dyke and Mrs. McKinley Herring of
Crozet, and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Gentry's Methodist Church of Boonesville with burial in the church cemetery.
Preddy's Funeral Home at Charlottesville is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 15, 2002
MAE H. HERRING
Mae Head Herring, 94, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at her
home. She was born Aug. 18, 1907, in Free Union, a daughter of the late William
Walter Head and Alberta Moss Head. Mrs. Herring was the wife of the late John L.
Herring, and was a retired technical clerk at the University of Virginia Medical
Center. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Charlotte. A
graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Monticello Memory Gardens,
Charlottesville, with the Rev. Virginia Herring officiating. She is survived by
two sons, William L. Herring of Charlotte and John V. Herring of Waynesboro;
three sisters, Callie H. Hughes of Gum Spring, Frances H. Dowell of
Charlottesville, and Alice H. McClain of Statesville, N.C.; and 13
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal
Church, 6600 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C. 28215. Harry and Bryant Company of
Charlotte is serving her family.
The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD, Aug. 19, 2001
MAMIE MAY SHIFLETT HERRING
On August 16, 2001, Mamie M. (nee Shiflett); beloved wife of the late Henry
Herring; devoted mother of Joyce Misener; loving sister of Ruby Sullivan and the
late Cecil and Leo Shiflett; dear grandmother of David and Mark Misener and
Donna Marshall. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the
CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road, on Sunday from
4 until 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday 9 AM. Entombment Holly
Hill Memorial Gardens.
Note: There are several mistakes and missing information in this Obituary:
1. Dundalk is located in MD not PA.
2. There were three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
3. In addition to Cecil & Leo there were others brothers, the late Louis Elmer,
George Benson, and Everett Turner Shiflett.
4. She died in Melbourne, FL
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 11, 2000
MAMIE V. HERRING MARSHALL
Mamie V. Herring Marshall, 95, of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000,
at a local hospital. She was born Aug. 12, 1905, in Greene County, daughter of
the late Alfred and Alsie Shifflett Herring. She also was preceded in death by
her husband, Joseph Andrew Marshall; three sons, Gaines Alfred Marshall, Howard
Willard Marshall and George Wilson Marshall; a grandson, George Lewis Marshall;
and three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include two sons, Walter Lewis
Marshall and his wife, Marie Puckett Marshall, of Lexington, and Harry Lee
Marshall and his wife, Sally Franklin Marshall, of Charlottesville; five
grandchildren, Donna M. Mabry of Lexington, Bruce Wayne Marshall of Scottsville,
Sandra Roberts DeVito of WinstonSalem, N.C., Charles E. Marshall of Smith
Mountain Lake, and Barbara M. Morris of Palmyra; 12 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; her devoted and
loving friends, Don and Mae Quesenberry of Charlottesville; a devoted sitter,
Mary Gilmore of Rocky Mount; and a devoted pet, "Sugar." She was a member of
University Baptist Church and retired as a supervisor, after 42 years of
service, with the University of Virginia Hospital Linen Room. For the past 10
years she made her home with Harry Lee and Sally. The family would like to thank
Dr. Joe May for the loving care, which he provided for Mother. A funeral service
will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Hill & Wood Funeral Chapel, with the Rev.
Michael Cheuk officiating. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens.
Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Hospice Unit at Martha
Jefferson Hospital, 459 Locust Ave., Charlottesville, Va. 22902. Hill & Wood
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jul. 11, 1977
MANNIS HERRING
ELKTON - Mannis Herring, 75, of Rt. 3, Elkton died Saturday evening at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient four weeks. He had been
ill 8 1/2 years. Mr. Herring was born Sept. 11, 1901 in Greene County and was
the son of the late George and Elizabeth Shifflett Herring. His wife, the former
Mary Jesse Williams, died Sept. 11, 1976. Surviving are four children, Mrs.
George W. Dean, Mrs. Rudolph Lam, Mrs. Johnny Lam and James W. Herring, all of
Elkton; a sister, Maggie Herring of Harrisonburg; 11 grandchildren, and a
great-grandchild. The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of
Solsburg near Elkton by the Rev. Morgan Kinney. Burial will be in the Elk Run
Cemetery. The body is at the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton, where the family will
receive friends 7:30-8:30 p.m. today. Friends also may call at the Herring home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Mon, Jun. 18, 2007
MAREE HERRING HARRIS
Maree Herring Harris, 87, of Charlottesville died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at
her home. Born October 29, 1919, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of
the late John Abbott and Laura Elma Marshall Purvis, and was the wife of the
late Charles Foster Harris. She was also preceded in death by three brothers,
Ashton John Herring, Percy Carrington Herring and Clarence Wilington Herring and
a half-sister, Mattie Lee Groneman. Mrs. Harris was a member of Southside
Christian Church. Over the course of 35 years, she touched the lives of
countless young women as a tireless Girl Scout troop and day camp leader,
earning her the affectionate nickname of "Grandma Nature". She is survived by
three daughters, Barbara LaRue Snead, Sharon H. Siler and Annie H.
Crickenberger; seven grandchildren, Gracie Robertson, Rosa Burnette, Etta
Dunbar, Sharolyn Hockey, Laurie Smith, Eva Shannon and Rachel Dunn; 11
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be
conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Holly Memorial Gardens, with Mr.
David Vaughan and Mr. Joe Brummett officiating. The family will receive friends
from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Teague Funeral Home. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests donations to the giver's favorite charity.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Oct. 30, 2008
MARGARET ANN HERRING
Margaret Ann Herring, 66, of Ruckersville, died Wednesday October 29, 2008, at a
local hospital. Born in Augusta County on December 5, 1941, she was the daughter
of Homer Clevard Cash and Goldie Dorman Cash. Mrs. Herring was employed with the
DuPont Credit Union and was an avid collector of antique dolls and loved
spending time at her home in Colonial Beach. She is survived by her husband, Leo
T. Herring Sr.; two daughters, Jamie Herring and Tammy Renee Herring Payne and
her husband, Johnny; three sons, Christopher Lee Herring, Jeffrey Cash and his
wife, Lynn, and Lucky Cash and his wife Maytop; four sisters, Mary Lee Brook,
Lucille Shifflett and her husband, Clarence, Ruth Gladwell and her husband,
Roger, and Elizabeth Hiss and her husband, Rich; one brother, Hanky Cash and his
wife, Edith; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside funeral
service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Holly Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 31,
2008, at the Teague Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr. Willie
Anderson and his residents, the nurses of GCRC and 8 West, especially Pat, of
the University of Virginia Medical Center. Friends may sign the guest register
at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Mar. 27, 2006
MARGARET ELIZABETH HERRING
Margaret Elizabeth Herring, 81, of Harrisonburg, died Saturday, March 25, 2006,
at Avante at Harrisonburg. Mrs. Herring was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Augusta
County, and was a daughter of the late Edward and Nellie May Landes Brown. She
lived her entire life in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County area and was owner
and operator of Ed’s Lunch in Harrisonburg. She was of the Presbyterian faith.
On July 3, 1946, she married Ernest Herring, who preceded her in death in 1969.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Royston of Timberville; a son, Ernest "Bo"
Herring Jr. of North Carolina; a sister, Viola Armentrout of Florida; five
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pastor Bernie Fuska will conduct
the funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home or at the home of her
daughter, 16196 Strooptown Road, Timberville, at any time.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jun. 30, 2003
MARGUERITE ANN HERRING
Marguerite Ann Herring, 74, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, June 28, 2003, in
a local nursing home. Born June 22, 1929, in Charlottesville, she was the
daughter of the late Preston Gianniny and Lula Fitzgerald Gianniny. She was also
preceded in death by her brother, Melvina Gianniny. She retired from Centel, was
a member of Calvary Baptist Church and will be surely missed by family and
friends alike. She is survived by her husband, Clement A. Herring, Sr. of
Charlottesville; a daughter, Janet Jones and her husband, John, of
Charlottesville; a son, Clement A. Herring, Jr. and wife, Brandy, of
Charlottesville; a brother, Preston Earl Gianniny and wife, Margie, of
Charlottesville; a grandson, Nicholas Franklin Herring; two step-grandsons,
Justin Morris and Jermaine Norman; a special cousin, Clyde Gianniny; a number of
nieces and nephews; and special friends, Kay, Kathy, Jessica Wood, Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Snead, Roy and Alice, Clara and PeeWee. A funeral service will be held at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Hill & Wood Chapel with the Rev. Rick Sadler
officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends at Hill & Wood Funeral Home on Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The
family requests that contributions be made to the Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA,
P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, Va. 22906 for her love of animals. Hill & Wood
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Aug. 15, 1987
MARION SHIRLEY HERRING
Marion Shirley Herring, 52, of Route 1 in Dyke, died Aug. 14, 1987 in
Charlottesville hospital. She was born Aug. 21, 1934 in Charlottesville. Her
father was the late Frank H. Powell. She is survived by her mother, Beatrice
Payne Powell of Charlottesville; her husband, Bernard E. Herring; two daughters,
Deborah A. Riggs and Cathy L. Medley, both of Dyke; a son, Toddi Herring of
Dyke; four grandchildren, Jamie R. and Justin T. Riggs, and Shannon M. Powell
and Dustin A. medley; a brother Frank H. Powell Jr. of Charlottesville; two half
brothers, Wilbur A. Thomasson of Charlottesville and Bernard O. Thomasson of
Spotswood, N. J.; and two half-sisters, Lillie L. Norvelle of Charlottesville
and Katherine Williams of Earlysville. She was employed for 23 years with
Crouse-Hinds Distributors. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p. m. Monday
at the Nortonsville Pentecostal Church, of which she was a member. Interment
will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, with the Rev. Ellis Roach officiating. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. today and Sunday at the Ryan
Funeral Home in Quinque.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, May 30, 2007
MASON B. HERRING
Mason B. Herring, 68, of Charlottesville passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007, at
his home with all his family by his side. Mason was born on March 15, 1939, in
Batesville, Virginia and was the son of the late Johnny and Phyllis Barksdale
Herring. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cora Kirby "Polly" Herring;
one sister, Nancy Ferneyhough; one brother, Claude W. Herring; and by a
granddaughter, Tanyah Montana Shifflett. He was a hard worker and instilled in
his children the value of work and the pride he took in being a dad. His
children thank him. He is survived by his children Lewis "Jr." Sprouse and
Virginia, Peggy Tucker, Robert Wayne Sprouse and Helen, Brenda J. Herring,
Phyllis Diane Shifflett, Linda Sue McDaniel, Terry M. Herring and Pam, Jeff B.
Herring and Robin, David E. Herring and Joyce, Kenny A. Herring and Kelly, Carl
A. Herring and Carol, Karen E. Mawyer and Jay, Brian K. Herring and Renee,
Shelly A. Herring, Darrell F. Kirby and Donna, Phillip "Pete" Kirby and Liz,
Jonathan Kirby and Jennifer, Shawn Harrison and Carrie, 36 grandchildren, 21
great - grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Herring, George Herring and his
former wife, Pauline Herring; a long time friend, Shawna Grantham and her
children, Alex and Johnny; and several nieces, nephews and close friends. A
funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007, at the Teague
Chapel with the Reverend James Mawyer officiating. Interment will follow at
Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 31, 2007, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank
Hospice of the Piedmont, and its staff, Marion Monopoly, Patsy Lambert, Sarah
Shannon and Mary Hughes. The family suggests that memorials be made to the
Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Unknown newspaper,Mar. 19, 1974
MATTIE K. HERRING SHIFFLETT
Mrs. Mattie K. Shifflett, 85, of Blackstone and formerly of Elkton died Sunday
at Johnson Willis Hospital in Richmond, where she had been a patient a month.
Mrs. Shifflett had been living with a granddaughter, Mrs. Lucille Mace of
Blackstone. She was born Oct. 26, 1888 and was a daughter of the late George and
Elizabeth Shifflett Herring. She was the widow of Dennis W. Shifflett. Surviving
a are a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Morris of Hancock, Md.; a son, Wilson W. Shifflett
of Elkton; two sisters, Maggie Herring and Addy Shifflett, both of Harrisonburg;
two brothers, Gene Herring of Maryland and Manis Herring of Elkton; 28
grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren; and 46 great-great-grandchildren.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jan. 21, 1985
MCKINLEY HOBART HERRING
McKinley Hobart Herring, 85, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 1985 at his home in Crozet.
He was born April 18, 1899 in Greene Co., son of the late Thomas Herring and
Nealie Shifflett Herring. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Herring, four
daughters, Gladys Puckett of Waynesboro, Estelle Fitzgerald of Staurts Draft,
Arlene Walton of Maryland, Vernell Shifflett of Crozet; four sons, Roy W.
Herring of Charlottesville, Mervin Herring of Waynesboro, McKinley Herring, Jr.
of Afton and Carroll Herring of Charlottesville; five brothers, Joseph Herring
of Dyke, James Herring of Crozet, Charles Herring of Earlysville, Arthur Herring
of Florida and Henry Herring of Maryland; 30 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Crozet
Sportsman Club. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home
Chapel with interment in Rock Gate Cemetery. Dr. Roy Thomas officiating. The
family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Sep. 23, 1957
MRS. ALFRED HERRING
Mrs. Alise Shifflett Herring, 93, widow of Alfred A. Herring, died yesterday at
her home at Stanardsville. A native of Virginia, she was the daughter of the
late Givens and Parphena Shifflett. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Lillie
Marshall of Stanardsville, Mrs. Elnore Clemmer and Mrs. Ida Liskey of
Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Gracie Thomas and Mrs. Mamie Marshall of Charlottesville;
two sons, Joseph Herring of Proffit, and Wilmer Herring of Dyke; four sisters,
Mrs. Lizzie Shifflett and Mrs. P.E. Blackwell of Doylesville, Mrs. John Marshall
of Richmond, and Mrs. Maude Morris of Spring Creek, Md.; 19 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow from
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church at Earlysville, with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 19, 1971
MRS. WILLIE HERRING
EARLYSVILLE - Mrs. Sarah Margaret Morris Herring, 59, died Wednesday in a
Charlottesville hospital. Born May 20, 1912, in Greene County, she was the
daughter of Jim Morris of Stanardsville and the late Luzellia Morris. Other
survivors besides her father are her husband, Willie Herring of Earlysville;
three sons, William Earl and Lloyd Herring of Earlysville and Lonnie Herring of
Crozet; three brothers, Homer and George Morris of Earlysville and Prentis
Morris of Ruckersville; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Lawson and Mrs. Gracie Raines
of Stanardsville, and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow
at the Pentecostal Church in Nortonsville with burial in Chestnut Grove Baptist
Church Cemetery in Earlysville. Hill and Irving Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 9, 2002
NANCY HERRING FERNEYHOUGH
Nancy Herring Ferneyhough, 65, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002,
in a local hospital. Born in Albemarle County on Sept. 19, 1936, she was the
daughter of the late Johnnie B. and Phyllis Barksdale Herring. Mrs. Ferneyhough
was a member of Southside Church of God and was a retired health care attendant.
She is survived by her three sons, Charles B. Ferneyhough of Charlottesville,
Clay Ferneyhough and his wife, Fay, of Charlottesville, and Edward Dimarco and
his wife, Barbara, of Scottsville; three brothers, Mason Herring of
Charlottesville, Tommy Herring of Ruckersville, and George Herring of
Charlottesville; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A funeral service
will conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Teague Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Hudson
officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. The family would
like to send a special thanks to the staff of Our Lady of Peace for their kind
and special care of their mother. Larry I. Ferguson. A funeral service for Larry
Ivan Ferguson will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hill & Wood Chapel with the
Rev. Sidney Craig officiating. Interment will be private. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville/Albemarle
Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va. 22907.Hill & Wood Funeral
Service is in charge of arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, Greene Co., VA, Apr, 7, 1955
NEALLIE HERRING
Mrs. Neaille Herring
Mrs. Neallie Herring, are 85, widow of the late Thomas L. Herring of Dyke, died
at her home on March 30th. She leaves nine sons: Robers, Joseph and James
Herring of Dyke, Lee Herring of Arlington, McKinley of Crozet, Charles of
Earlysville, Claude, of Sparrows Point, Arthur, of Remington and Henry of
Dundalk, Md. Last rites were held on Saturday at Shady Grove church. NOTE:
Robers appeared in the original obit, also Neallie was spelled two different
ways.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, May 23, 2002
NELLIE ELIZABETH HERRING
Nellie Elizabeth Herring, 86, of Elkton, died Tuesday, May 22, 2002, at Dovel’s
Home For Adults in Elkton, where she had been resident since Jan. 30, 2002. Mrs.
Herring was born August 18, 1915, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of
the late Benjamin Lewis and Cora Elizabeth Blouse Ware. She was a lifetime
resident of the Elkton area and a member of the Elkton Evangelical United
Methodist Church. On April 29, 1933, she married Leon Durward Herring, who
preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1999. She is survived by a son, Charles L.
Herring and wife, Anita of Elkton, with whom she lived prior to entering the
adult home; a brother, Owen Ware of Durham, N.C.; two sisters, Edith Walton and
Pearl Meadows, both of Elkton; one granddaughter, Lori Wright of Wheaton, Md.;
and four great-grandchildren. The Rev. Alvin Dovel will conduct the funeral
service at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home Chapel at
Elkton. Burial will follow at the Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may also call
at the Herring home any time. The casket will remain closed. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Hospice Unit at Rockingham Memorial Hospital,
235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, May 28, 2008
OLLIE BANE HERRING
Ollie Bane Herring, 91, of Charlottesville, died Monday May 26, 2008, at a local
hospital. Born on December 31, 1916, in Greene County, he was the son of the
late Joseph L. and Hester S. Herring. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Vandelia W. Herring; a son Ollie B. "Buddy" Herring, Jr.; a sister, Audrey H.
Marsh; and a brother, Willie Bee Herring. Ollie served honorably with the United
States Army; was a member of Belmont Baptist Church; and was retired from the
Virginia Department of Corrections with 24 years of service. He is survived by
his daughters, Shirley H. Roberts of Charlottesville and Shelby H. Cason and her
husband, Leslie, of Gloucester; a son-in-law, Calvin L. Roberts of Keswick;
three grandchildren, Calvin L. "Butch" Roberts Jr. of Manassas, Wanda S. Roberts
of Leesburg, and Renee C. Powell and her husband, Ronald, of Gloucester; and a
great-granddaughter, Jessica Renee Powell of Gloucester. The family sends
special thanks to Dr. John Carpenter, the nurses on the 6th and 7th floors at
the Martha Jefferson Hospital, the Reverend David Hallingshead, sister-in-law,
Bea Parks, and Shirley M. and Ron Roberts. A graveside funeral service will be
held 2 p.m. Wednesday May 28, 2008, at Riverview Cemetery, with the Reverend
David Hallingshead officiating. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution
to a favorite charity. Friends may send condolences to the family at
www.hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jan. 4, 2009
ORA DAY HERRING
Ora Day Herring, 96, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 2,
2009. She was the widow of Robert E.L. "Bob" Herring. She is survived by her
daughter, Diane Woerner and her husband, Karl; grand-daughter, Catherine Cooper
and her husband, Keith; great-grandson, Hunter Cooper, all of Charlottesville;
nephew, John Herring and his wife, Suzanne; niece, Donna Myers and her husband,
Jerry; great-nieces, Pam Kempf and her husband, Warren, and Amy Myers;
great-nephew, Michael Herring; great-great-nephew, Joshua Kempf. The family
would like to express their appreciation for the loving care provided by her
nurse, Florence Crittendon. Mrs. Herring had a long career with Miller and
Rhoads starting as a hostess in the Tea Room, and as a bridal consultant. She
was an active and longtime member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, and was a
part of the Women's Auxillary at Elizabeth Adam Crump Manor. The family will
receive friends 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2009, at
Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond, Virginia. A funeral
service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2009, at Hatcher Memorial
Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300
Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228 or a charity of your choice.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 28, 1998
PATRICIA ANN SHIFFLETT HERRING LLOYD
Patricia Ann Shifflett Herring Lloyd, 38, of Waynesboro died Sunday,, July 26,
1998, at her home. Born Feb. 24, 1960, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter
of Evelyn Walton Clements of Gordonsville and the late Melvin Shifflett. She was
also preceded in death by two brothers, David and Michael Clements. In addition
to her mother, she is survived by her stepfather, Louis Clements of
Gordonsville; four sons, Warren lee herring, Jr., William Samuel Herring,
Chester Alan Herring, all of Louisa, and Cheyenne Gerald Adkins of new Kent; two
brothers, Jeff W. Shifflett of Charlottesville, Louis E. Clements of Keene; one
sister, Tina Renee Clements of Louisa; and two grandchildren, Britnee Nicole
Herring and Christopher Lee herring, both of Louisa. A graveside service will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1998, at Riverview Cemetery. The family
will receive friends this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hill and Wood Funeral
Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jul. 26, 2006
REBECCA B. HERRING
Rebecca B. Herring, 90, of Charlottesville, passed away quietly in her sleep on
Monday, July 24, 2006, at her son's residence in Albemarle County. Born
September 7, 1915, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late William
F. and Dora Lee Smith Farish. She was also preceded in death by her loving
husband of 70 years, Stuart Lucian Herring; and seven brothers and sisters.
"Becky" graduated from the Albemarle County school system in 1923. She met
Stuart while working at her sisters grocery store and they married August 29,
1923. "Becky" was, along with her husband, a faithful member of Grace Untied
Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and helping where needed.
She retired from Sperry Marine Systems in 1970. "Becky" was an excellent cook
and avid gardener. Her crocheting was second to none. She is survived by her
son, James "Jimmy" Lee Herring and his wife, Bonnie, of Albemarle; a grandson,
James Arthur Herring and his wife, Patricia, of Lake Monticello; a stepgrandson,
AMarion Edward Hand and his wife, Francis, of Yuma, Arizona; a step
granddaughter, Connie Lynn Rose of Ruckersville; 11 great-grandchildren, one of
whom is Mrs. Herrings namesake, Rebecca Ann Herring; and Max, her canine friend.
Although Becky will be greatly missed here on earth, we know she has been
joyously welcomed with open arms in heaven. A funeral service will be held 3
p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Grace United Methodist Church on Dickerson
Road with Pastor Dr. Martin Spilman and the Rev. Frank James officiating.
Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends
from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the funeral home. Pallbearers
will be Bruce Draper, Frank Glass, Gene Haney, Chuck Holmes, Terry Hope, Davis
Lamb, Haywood Lawson, Sonny Stephens and Nick Stilson. The family expresses
special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Richard Stewart, the tender care she
received from the Hospice of the Piedmont and the loving attention from
"special" family members. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of
the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite #2, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Friends
may sign the guest register online at www.hillandwood.com. Hill and Wood Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Tue, Apr. 17, 1984
RETTIE ALICE [HERRING] HOLLOWAY
ELKTON - Rettie Alice Holloway, 79, of 144 North St., Elkton died Sunday evening
at her home. Mrs. Holloway had returned home from Rockingham Memorial Hospital,
where she had been a patient since March 28. She was born in Rockingham County
Dec. 25, 1904, and was a daughter of the late William P. and Laura Bell
Dofflemyer Herring. Surviving are a daughter, Alice Dean of Stafford County; a
son, Richard Johnson of Elkton; a sister, Edith Strickler of Elkton; a brother,
Ernest Herring of Elkton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Holloway was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church. The funeral will
be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evangelical United Methodist by the Rev. Ronald
Davidson. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. The body is at the Brill Funeral
Home in Elkton, where the family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today. Friends
also may call at the Richard Johnson home. Note: She is the gdau of Charles
Herring "Shifflett" and Susan Elizabeth Morris through thier son William Parker
Herrion)
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Apr. 1967
ROBERT LEE HERRING
FREE UNION - Robert Lee Herring, 69, retired farmer of Free Union, died Saturday
night at a Charlottesville hospital. He was born May 30, 1897, in Albemarle
County, a son of the late Thomas and Nealie Shifflett Herring. He was a member
of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Michael
Herring; five sons, Edward Herring of McLean, Howard Herring and Walter Herring
of Dyke, Robert Elmer Herring of Proffit, and Claude Herring of Ruckersville;
five daughters, Mrs. Beulah Via of White Hall, Mrs. Christine Morris and Mrs.
Dorothy Deane of Charlottesville, Mrs. Irene Wood and Mrs. Margaret Easton of
Free Union; seven brothers, Kenny Herring of Crozet, Charles Herring of
Earlysville, Claude Herring and Henry Herring of Baltimore, Md., Joe Herring of
Dyke, Arthur Herring of Remington and James Herring of Free Union; 27
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m.
tomorrow at Gentry's Methodist Church at Boonesville, with burial in the church
cemetery. Preddy - Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Fri, Feb. 25, 1977
ROGER LEE HERRING
ELKTON - Roger Lee Herring, 24, of Elkton died of pneumonia Thursday morning at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted Wednesday. He had been
ill since early childhood; Mr. Herring was born Feb. 2, 1953 at Elkton and was a
son of Everett and Duan Shifflett Herring of Elkton. Surviving in addition to
his parents are three sisters, Mrs. Juanita Conley and Mrs. Wanda Lam, both of
Elkton, and Miss Beverly Herring at home; a brother, Ronald L. Herring of
Elkton, and grandparents, Mrs. Minnie Shifflett of Elkton and Fred Shifflett of
Harrisonburg. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Elkton
Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Ennis Dean. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. today at the Brill Funeral
Home. Friends may also call at the Herring home. The casket will not be opened
at the church.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 1988
ROSA MICHAEL HERRING
Rosa Michael Herring, 91, of Route 1, Free Union, died Monday, Oct. 31, 1988, in
Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born Oct. 16, 1897, at McGaheysville, she was the
daughter of the late George Albert and Selena S. Michael and was the widow of
Robert L. Herring. Mrs. Herring was a member of Maple Groove Christian Church.
Surviving are four daughters Christine Morris and Dorothy Deane of
Charlottesville, Irene Wood of Free Union, Margaret Easton of Aurora, Colo.;
five sons, Edward Herring of Leon, Howard Herring of Dyke and Claude Herring of
Ruckersville; two sisters Irene Detamore of Ruckersville and Bessie Clark of
Dumfries; 28 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 13
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, George
Herring, Beulah Hough and Samuel Merideth Herring. A funeral service will be
conducted 2 P.M. Thursday in the Teague Chapel with Mr. Roger Browning
officiating. Burial will follow in Gentry's Church Cemetery, Boonesville. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
The family suggests expressions of sympathy be made to the Charlottesville
Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, 22902 or the Maple Grove
Christian Church Building Fund, Proffit Road, Charlottesville, 22901
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Feb. 19, 2009
ROSALIE HERRING YANCEY
Rosalie Herring Yancey, 67, of McGaheysville, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18,
2009, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Yancey was born on
Dec. 10, 1941, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of the late George and
surviving Lillian May Herring. Rosalie worked for Rocco and also was a
homemaker. She was a member of Faith Bible Church in Harrisonburg. On May 2,
1959, she married Raymond Edward Yancey Jr., who survives. In addition to her
husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Ray Edward Yancey Jr. of
Linville and Tommy Lee Yancey of Elkton; four daughters, Rita May Williams of
McGaheysville, Sandra Lee Yancey of Penn Laird, Judy Hoover of Rawley Springs,
and Lori Yancey of McGaheysville; and seven brothers, Sonny Herring, George
Herring, Donnie Herring, Ernie Herring, Ronnie Herring, Junior Herring and Gary
Herring, and 15 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday,
Feb. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville with the
Rev. Gary May officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8
p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Memorial contributions may be made to
Faith Bible Church, 4904 S. Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com. Arrangements
entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Feb. 22, 1992
ROY WILMER HERRING
Roy Wilmer Herring, 70, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1992, at his home near Crozet.
Born June 6, 1921, in Greene County, he was the son of Lillie F. Morris Herring
of Crozet and the late McKinley H. Herring. In addition to his mother, he is
survived by his wife, Ethel Marie Herring; three sons, Roy W. Herring Jr. of
Weyers Cave, James E. Herring of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Michael W. Herring of
Charlottesville; four daughters, Linda A. Gentry and Ruby L. Gordon, both of
Charlottesville, Brenda S. Welch of Charlotte, N. C., and Arlene Walton of
Crozet; three sisters, Gladys Puckett of Waynesboro, Estelle Fitzgerald of
Staurts Draft, and Vernell E. Shifflett of Crozet; three brothers, James M.
Herring of Waynesboro, McKinley H. Herring Jr. of Afton, and Carroll D. Herring
of Crozet; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Herring retired after 30 years with E. I.
DuPont Co. in Waynesboro. Since his retirement in 1979, he has worked with his
son on Porterfield Farms. He was a member of the Sportsman Club and a veteran of
the U. S. Army and World War II. A graveside service will be held today at 2 p.
m. at Rockgate Cemetery. Family night will be held today from 6:30 to 8 p. m. at
Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet. Memorial donations may be made to Western
Albemarle Rescue Squad.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jan. 11, 2005
VERA S. HERRING NALL
Vera S. Nall (nee Herring) of Dundalk, Md., passed away Jan. 7, 2005. She was
the beloved wife of the late John Calvin Nall; loving mother of Ronald Bartee,
Calvin Nall, Melvin Nall, Carmen McCone, Carolyn Wilhelm and Connie Nall; loving
grandmother of 12 and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson, Robert
Bartee. Also survived by two sisters, Tina Caples and Clarene Beach. Friends may
call at Connelly Funeral Home, 7110 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, Md. on Tuesday
from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment,
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Dec. 30, 2010
WILLARD LEROY HERRING
Willard Leroy Herring, 73, of Earlysville, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at
a local hospital. Born February 11, 1937, in Charlottesville, he was the son of
the late James Garfield and Lydia Margaret Morris Herring and was the husband of
the late Laura Breeden Herring. In addition, he was preceded in death by a son,
Jeff Herring; a brother, James N. Herring; a sister, Juanita H. Davis;
brother-in-laws, Maurice "Rick" Barbour and Robert "Bob" Hughes; and nieces,
Robin Morris and Stephanie Hughes. He is survived by a son, Randall L. Herring
and his companion, Alicia Forbes; a daughter, Pamela D. Herring; three
grandsons, Ty M. Herring, Trevor L. Herring and Jordan L. Woodson; sisters,
Phyllis Barbour of Charlottesvile, Shirley Morris and her husband, Harold, of
Charlottesville, Betty Shifflett and her husband, Jimmy, of Earlysville, and
Judy Hughes of Charlottesville; brother, Donald Herring and his wife, Virginia,
of Dyke; step-mother, Retha Herring of Crozet; brother-in-law, Herbert Davis of
Scottsville; sister-in-law, Dorothy D. Herring of Charlottesville; and devoted
friends, Leroy and Freda Shifflett of Free Union. A memorial gathering will be
conducted from 5 until 6p.m. Monday, January 3, 2010, at the Teague Funeral
Home. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 1980
WILLIE B. HERRING
Willie B. Herring, 66, of 1321 Willow Drive, died Monday at his home. Born in
Greene County, he was the son of the late Joseph Lee and Hester Jane Shifflett
Herring. Surviving are his widow, Edith Marsh Herring; three sons, Thomas
Herring; Ollie B. Herring, Ronnie L. Herring all of Charlottesville; two
daughters, Joyce Hall of Charlottesville; Phyllis Caldwell of Lynchburg; a
brother, Ollie Herring of Charlottesville; a sister Audrey Marsh of
Charlottesville; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was
retired from the Blue Ridge Sanatorium after 19 years of service. Funeral will
be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hill & Wood Chapel. The Rev. Daniel Lowe will
officiate. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the
Hill & Wood Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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