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The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 8, 1957
ADDIE KNIGHT RAINES
Mrs. Bud Raines
Mrs. Addie Knight Raines, 75, a former resident of Geer, died at 3 a.m. Saturday
at her home at 606 Monticello Ave. A native of Greene County, she was the
daughter of the late William and Mary Wood Knight, and the widow of Bud Raines.
She leaves three sons, Carl and Walter Raines of White Hall, and Raymond Raines
of Geer; a daughter Mrs. Ethel Fincham of Louisa; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie
Lawson and Mrs. Gabra Morris of Geer; and several grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. today from Mt. Vernon Methodist Church at Geer,
with burial in the Morris family cemetery there.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 18, 2003
ADDIE SHIFFLETT KNIGHT
Addie Shifflett Knight, of Dyke, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003, at her
home. She was born in Greene County, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Nellie
Morris Shifflett. She is survived by her husband, James F. "Buddy" Knight; three
daughters, Florence Dorrier and her husband, Ronnie, of Scottsville, Lois
Richards and her husband, Billy, and Linda Knight; a son, Wayne Morris and his
wife, Helen, all of Dyke; five loving grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Mallory and
his wife, Sandy, Crystal Morris, Kevin Morris and friend Michelle Fraticelli,
Christopher and Whitney Richards; two special great-grandchildren, McKenzie and
Skyler; three sisters, Mammie Morris of Rochelle, Louise "Ruby" Haynes and
Cynthia Shifflett of Madison; two brothers, Henry Shifflett and his wife Fannie
and Fred Shifflett of Dyke; a foster sister, Winnie Tulloh of Stanardsville; and
her best friend for 50 years, Hennie Donaldson of Harwood, Md. A funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Evergreen Church of the
Brethren, of which she was a member, with interment in the church cemetery. The
Rev. C.C. Kurts and the Rev. David Brunk will officiate. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel in Quinque. A
special thanks to her former son-in-law, Thomas Mallory; a special
daughter-in-law, Helen Morris; and a special sister-in-law, Ruby J. Shifflett.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
302, Stanardsville, Va. 22973 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain
Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911.
Unknown Newspaper, Jul. 1950
ALICE DAVIE ROACH KNIGHT
Mrs. H. J. Knight
Mrs. Alice Davie Roach Knight, 70, wife of H. J. Knight of Orange, died Sunday,
July 30, 1950 at University Hospital, Charlottesville after a long illness. She
was a daughter of the late John Scott Roach and Rachel Williams Roach, and as
born in Hardy County, W. Va. Dec. 21, 1879, but spent the greater part of her
life in Madison and Orange Counties and was a member of the Fairview Christian
Church of Hood. Funeral services were held from Preddy’s Funeral Home on Tuesday
at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. E. J. Spring, assisted by Rev. F. B. LeSueur,
with interment in Graham Cemetery, Pallbearers were Frank Weaver, Carlton Webb,
George Collins, Coleman Lanford, Stewart Yancey and Amon Alger. Besides her
husband, she is survived by five daughters, and one son, Mrs. W. W. Godlove,
Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Floyd J. Lewis, Hagerstown, Mrs. C. C. Grasty, Orange,
Mrs. George Y Foster, Madison Run, Mrs. R. W. Estes, Detroit, Mich., and John S.
Knight of Madison Run; also 17 Grandchildren, three Great-grandchildren and the
following brothers and sisters, R. J. Roach, Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Laura L.
Lineburg, Winchester, Mrs. Mary Godlove, Hagerstown, Mrs. Lillian Wehner,
Pittsburgh, Pa. and Mrs. Annie Taylor, Kinerhook, VA.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Mar. 16, 1993
ALICE L. MORRIS KNIGHT
Alice L. Knight, 83, of Charlottesville died Friday, March 12, 1993, in a local
hospital. She was born in Greene County on April 9, 1909 and was a daughter of
the late Lively Scott and Mary Shifflett Morris. She was the widow of McCue
Knight. Mrs. Knight was a member of the Evergreen Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are three daughters, Stella Mawyer and Jean Hensley, both of
Charlottesville, and Doris Knight of Norcross, Ga.; three sons, Hansford “Jack”
Knight of Charlottesville, Donald Knight of Cocoa, Fla., and Wilson Knight of
Harrisonburg; a sister, Maude Shifflett of Charlottesville; 14 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A funeral service will be held at
2 p.m. today at Evergreen Church of the Brethren in Dyke with the Rev. C. C.
Kurtz and the Rev. James Jinks officiating. Teague Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress Charlottesville, VA, Thu, May 14, 1998
ALLIE MAE MORRIS KNIGHT
Allie Mae Knight, 97, of Stanardsville, died Wednesday, may 13, 1998, at
Evergreene Nursing Care Center. She was born May 12, 1901, in Greene County, a
daughter of the late John C. and Louella Morris. Her husband was the late Wilbur
H. Knight. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lelia Snow and three
sons, Glenwood Knight, Parker Knight and Haywood Knight. She is survived by five
daughters, Lizzie Long of Stanardsville, Eunice Deane of Ruckersville, Lorene
Simms and her husband, Jimmy, and Katherine Bramel and her husband, Earl, of
Charlottesville, and Helen Cabel and her husband Don, of Richmond; eight sons,
Jessie Knight and his wife, Ruby, Wess Knight and his wife, Mary, Marvin Knight
and his wife, Goldie, Casper Knight and his wife, Corrine, of Stanardsville,
Alton Knight and his wife, Kay, Lyman Knight of Quinque, Elvin Knight and his
wife, Doris, and Lindsay Knight and his wife Frances, of Elkton; 60
grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; an a number of great-grandchildren. A
funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of which she
was a member. The Rev. ---- [rest of obit missing]
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
ALMA MASON KNIGHT SR.
Alva Mason Knight, Sr. 56, of Gordonsville, died Monday, April 20, 1998, at his
home. Born March 21, 1942, in Charlottesville, he was a son of the late Jacob
Aster and Mary Harris Knight. Mr. Knight was also preceded in death by a sister,
Beatrice Payne. Survivors include a son, Alva M. Knight, Jr. and his wife,
Tracy, a daughter, Joyce Ann Knight, and a brother, Stewart Knight and his wife,
Betty, all of Ruckersville; a sister, Dorothy Johnson and her husband, Charles,
of Charlottesville; two grandchildren, Ashby Morris and Katie Knight and eight
nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 23, at Ryan
Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with the Rev. Omie Shifflett officiating. Interment
followed in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Feb. 24, 1969
ANNIE KNIGHTING BERRY
WOLFTOWN – Mrs. Annie Knighting Berry, 74, died yesterday morning at her home
here. She was born June 15, 1894, in Madison County, daughter of the late Andrew
Jackson and Lena Gallihugh Knighting. Surviving are her husband, Odie J. Berry;
six sons, Harry E., Phillip C., Louis J., Curtis H., Dillard M. and Ralph S.
Berry of Wolftown; one daughter, Mrs. Dahlia Clatterbuck of Remington; four
brothers, Frank Knighting of Madison, Howard Knighting of Winchester, and Wilmer
and Theodore Knighting of Criglersville; four sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Breeden of
Wolftown, Mrs. Nora berry of radiant. Mrs. Sally Tanner of Falls Church and Mrs.
Laura Whitlock of Richmond; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The
funeral will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the Rapidan Baptist Church, with burial
in Rose Park Cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Sep. 28, 1962
ANNIE LAURA SHIFFLETT KNIGHT
Mrs. Annie Laura Knight, 92, of 625 Elliott Ave., died yesterday at Ivy. She was
the widow of Rev. H. S. Knight. Born Sept. 15, 1870, in Rockingham County, she
was daughter of the late John I. and Harriet Shifflett. Mrs. Knight was a member
of Evergreen Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two sons, Howard Knight of
Charlottesville and Raymond Knight of Baltimore, Md.; six daughters, Mrs. Nora
Snow of Ruckersville, Mrs. Effie Snow of Earlysville, Mrs. Duane Morris and Mrs.
Graden Fadley of Arlington, Mrs. Amanda Sharon and Mrs. Eunice Hester of
Hyattsville, Md., a half-brother, B. C. Shifflett of Newport News; a
half-sister, Mrs. Lomo Morris of Newport News; 32 grandchildren 62
great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren with burial in the
church cemetery near Dyke. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p. m. Sunday
in the church.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Sep. 22, 2005
ARNIE EUGENE KNIGHT
Arnie Eugene "Gene" Knight, 56, of Shenandoah, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mr. Knight was born Aug. 20, 1949,
in Rockingham County, and was the son of Ornie Knight of Penn Laird and the late
Lillian Meadows. He grew up and attended school in Alexandria and later worked
at Shenandoah Poultry and Valley Proteins. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and
had attended the Elkton Pentecostal Church. In addition to his father, he is
survived by his companion of 27 years, Susan "Bootie" Hager of Shenandoah; five
sons, Arnie Knight Jr. and Jerry Wayne Knight, both of Henderson, Nev., Edward
Hager of Elkton, David Hager of Keezletown and Robert Hager of Georgia; four
daughters, Tammy Knight of Henderson, Nev., Lorraine Leggett of Ocala, Fla.,
Lisa Rodeheaver of Buena Vista, Ga., and Donna Cooper of Georgia; three
brothers, Gary Knight of Linville, Bobby Knight of Elkton and Boyd Knight of
McGaheysville; 36 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two nieces. The Rev.
Tim Simmons and Pastor James Kite will conduct the funeral 3 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 24, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will follow at Elk Run
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. Ms. Hager will be staying with her sister, Mrs. Grover Mowbray, in
Bridgewater.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Jan. 3, 1974
ARTHUR JACKSON KNIGHT
Funeral services for Arthur Jackson Knight, 76, who died Sunday, December 23,
1973 in a Richmond hospital, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Preddy Funeral
Home chapel, Gordonsville, Rev. Clem Matheny officiated. Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery. Knight was born in Greene County, the son of the late George W. Knight
and Lucetta Dean Knight. He was a member of Gordonsville United Methodist
Church. He is survived by one son, Henry Charles Knight of Richmond; one sister,
Mrs. Gladys Johnson of Louisa; two brothers, Thomas Knight of Gordonsville and
Jake Knight of Charlottesville; five grandchildren, and eight
great-grandchildren.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, May 12, 1955
ATHLIE MORRIS KNIGHT
Mrs. Athlie Knight, 94, widow of Wesley Knight, died Saturday night at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Geer of Ruckersville. She was a native of Greene
county and was the daughter of the late Calvin and Elizabeth Morris. Besides
Mrs. Geer, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Lou Ella Morris, of Ruckersville; 27
grandchildren several great grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Hood and Clore Funeral home,
Quinque, with burial in Cedar Grove cemetery. The Rev. I.L. Bennett officiated.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 18, 2007
BARBARA JANE KNIGHT SANDRIDGE
Barbara Jane Knight Sandridge, 59, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December
15, 2007. Born in Maryland on August 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late
George E. and Mary S. Shifflett Knight. In addition to her parents, she was also
preceded in death by her sister, Doris Blanchfield. Ms. Sandridge was a retired
school bus driver for Albemarle County and was a special foster mother to many
children and loved them dearly. She was a very special person and loved
everyone. She was always putting others first. She is survived by her children,
Greg W. Sandridge and his wife, Becky, of Crozet, Lori A. Raines and her
husband, W.L. Raines, of Dyke, Amy L. Sandridge of Charlottesville, Christi L.
Dibble and her husband, Charlie Dibble Jr., of Palmyra, Amanda L. Morris and her
husband, George Jr., of Palmyra; three brothers, Wilson Knight of Free Union,
Ronnie Knight and his wife, Pat, of Free Union, George Knight of Earlysville;
grandchildren, Gregory, Tiffany, Chelsea, Wendy, Ashley, Sierra, Maleigha,
Mandel, Jesse, Mariah; and one great-grandchild, Dylan Thomas; and many nieces
and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, December
20, 2007, at the Teague Chapel, with Pastor Jonathan King officiating. Interment
will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, at Dyke. Pallbearers will be Scotty Morris,
Joey Morris, Patrick Knight, Tony Knight, Kevin Thomas, Chris Dibble. The family
will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at the
Teague Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be
made to People Places of Charlottesville, 1002 East Jefferson Street,
Charlottesville VA 22902, or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite
2, Charlottesville VA 22903. Friends may sign the guest register at
teaguefuneralhome.com
Unknown Newspaper 1936
BENJAMIN KNIGHT
MT. Clinton, DIES
Funeral Services from Peak Mennonite Church Sunday at 3 P. M.
Benjamin Knight, age 58 well known farmer of the Mt. Clinton section, died at
his home yesterday afternoon at 3:30 following an illness of several weeks.
Death was due to complications. Mr. Knight was born in Greene County in 1878 but
made his home here for a number of years and was well known in West Rockingham
and leaves a host of friends who mourn his passing. His wife who was Miss Mary
Smith before marriage, died several years ago. He was a member of the Mennonite
Church for a number of years. He is survived by the following: one daughter,
Mrs. Verdie Knight at home; one son Franklin Knight at home, three brothers,
Jackson Knight of Gordonsville; David Knight of Orange Court House, and Lanzy
Knight of Richmond. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at three
o’clock from the Peak Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the Mt. Clinton
Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, May 1, 1999
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KNIGHT
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Knight, 78, 410 S. Main St., Mount Crawford, died
Friday, April 30, 1999, at his home. Mr. Knight was born March 7, 192 1, in
Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Benjamin and Mary R. Mowbray
Knight. He was raised by Lester and Sarah Smith. He lived in Rockingham County
most of his life, where he received his education. He was employed at Troy
Laundry for 25 years and also worked at Metro Pants, Ethan Allen and
Harrisonburg Truck Stop. On Feb. 4, 1956, he married Janie Bell Crowe, who
survives. Also surviving are one son, Ernie F. Knight, Mount Crawford; four
daughters, Mary Buracker and Mildred Miller, both of Verona, Sarah Sarver,
Harrisonburg, and Carolyn Currence, Dayton; two foster sisters, Frances Jean
Harper and Nancy Lee Wheelbarger; three foster brothers, Lester, Leroy and Ray
Lynn Smith, all of Harrisonburg; six grandchildren: and three great-
grandchildren. The Revs. James Shadwick and Archie Lam will conduct the funeral
at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. Burial will follow at
the Middle River Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit, 235 Cantrell Ave.,
Harrisonburg, Va., 22801
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 19, 1986
BERNARD WESLEY KNIGHT
Bernard Wesley Knight, 79, formerly of Naussau Street, died December 17, 1986.
Surviving are two sisters, Lucy Ann Kirby of Charlottesville and Verda Matilda
Knight Whatley of Louisa; three brothers, Elmer Barton Knight, James Morgan
Knight and Willie Warfield Knight, all of Reading, Penn. He was proceded in
death by two brothers, Harvey Odis Knight and Everett Knight and by a
half-sister, Maggie Lee Sampson of Eastham. Mr. Knight was a World War II U. S.
Army veteran. Graveside funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in
Monticello Memory Gardens. Hill and Wood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 31, 1963
BERTHA OLA KNIGHT SHIFFLETT
Mrs. Bertha Ola Shifflett, 78, of 1319 E. Market St. Died at her home this
morning. Born Jan. 18, 1885 in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late
James. M. and Leana Jollett Knight Shifflett. She was the widow of Ben
Shifflett, who died Jan. 24. 1959. She is survived by four sons, Lewis E.
Shifflett of Atlanta, Ga., and Ellis F. Shifflett, Eugene J. Shifflett and
Bennie Shifflett of Dundalk, Md., five brothers, James F. Knight and Clyde
Knight of Dyke; Will Knight and Isaac Knight of Dundalk, Md. and E.C. Knight of
Charlottesville; three sisters, Mrs. Maybel Shifflett of Dundalk, Md., Mrs. Pear
Shifflett of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Lanie Jenkins of Remington; 18
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Preddy's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Jun 21, 1955
BESSIE LEE KNIGHT
Mrs. Knight, of Penn Laird, Dies
PENN LAIRD, June 20 Mrs. Bessie Lee Knight, 56, wife of John R. Knight, a well
known and beloved resident of this community for the past 12 years, died
unexpectedly this morning. She formerly lived at Elkton. Mrs. Knight had
suffered from high blood pressure for several years but her condition was not
thought to be serious and she continued her usual activities around her home.
She was taken to Rockingham Memorial Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival
there. A daughter of the late Ranson Morris and Lydia Morris, she was born In
October, 1898, in Greene County where she spent the early years of her life.
Following her marriage to John R. Knight 41 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Knight
resided In Elkton 15 years, then they moved here. Mrs. Knight was a devoted wife
and mother and a good neighbor and friend. She was a devout Christian and was
admired and respected by all who knew her. She was a member of the Pentecostal
Church. Besides her husband, an employee of the Ace Block Company, she Is
survived by ten children: Clarence C. Knight and Ornie Lee Knight, both of
Elkton; Mrs. Clyde (Gladys) Miller. Ervin E. Knight and Lewey W. Knight, all of
McGaheysville; Mrs. Floyd (Rita) Davis of Glen Bernie, Md.; and Mrs. Orby (Orie
Belle) Lam, Mrs. Palmer (Louise) Morris. Mrs. Nelson (Margaret) Armentrout and
Elmer L. Knight, all of Penn Laird. She also leaves 25 grand-children and one
great grandchild: two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Morris of Charlottesville, and Mrs.
Becky Morris of Free Union; and two brothers, Newton Morris and Louis Morris,
both of Greene County. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Two
daughters, Goldie Lee and Flossie Knight, preceded her in death. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Free
Pentecostal Church in Elkton. The Rev. Robert E. Garber will conduct the
services, assisted by the Rev. Logan Dole, Jr. Burial will be In the Elk Run
cemetery at Elkton. Active pallbearers will be John Keezel, Francis Keezel,
Casper Harlin, Earman Collier, Bernard Collier and Edgar Morris. The body was
removed from the Lindsey funeral home In Harrisonburg this evening to Mrs.
Knight's late residence where relatives, pallhomers and friends are asked to
meet Wednesday at 1:15. A brief service will be held at the residence prior to
leaving for the church.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Jul. 5, 1951
BETTY KNIGHT SHIFFLETT
MRS. WM. L. SHIFLETT - Mrs. Betty Knight Shifflett, wife of William Lawrence
Shifflett, died June 26th at the family residence at Mission Home. She was a
native of Greene County, daughter of the late Garland & Diana Morris Knight, and
was 71 years of age. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Eleanor V. Loving of Lexington, and three sons, Wilson Arthur and Claude Wilson
Shifflett, both of Mission Home, and Lawrence Samuel Shifflett, of Blackstone.
Mrs. Shiflett also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Eheart and Mrs. Eliza
Shifflett, both of Free Union. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock Thursday from
the Mission Home Episcopal church, the services being conducted by the Rev.
George Fisk. Burial will follow in the churchyard.
Delmarva obits online
CARL DOUGLAS KNIGHTING
Carl Douglas Knighting of Dover died Saturday April 13, 2002 at his home
surrounded by his family. He was 64. Mr. Knighting was born in Harrisonburg,
Virginia, on March 17, 1938, the son of the late Leona Smith Knighting-Pence and
the late Warnie Ross Knighting. He and Amelia moved to Dover from Maryland in
1984. He recently retired from the Defense Logistics Agency on March 20, 2002,
as a chemical quality surveillance representative, stationed with McGuire AFB,
NJ, and later with Ft. Dix, NJ. He also retired from the US Air Force in 1975,
after having served in various military assignments within CONUS, Italy, France,
Korea, and Vietnam. After his military retirement, he worked as a fuel supply
specialist/supervisor with Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. Carl was
a recipient of numerous civilian superior performance awards; and military
awards, such as the Bronze Star Medal, Gallantry Cross, United Nations Service
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and various Honor/Campaign/Commendation
medals. He was a member of the American Legion Walter J Fox Post 2 and the
Retired Enlisted Military Association. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking,
collecting model vintage cars, and was a handyman during his free time. Mr.
Knighting is survived by his wife of 17 years, Amelia Loares Knighting, and his
3 daughters, Maria Imelda Lao, Diana Knighting of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Shelby
Knighting Kay of Simpsonville, SC; 2 sisters, Bettie Chastain of Ooltewah, TN,
Faye Cash of Windsor, VA; 1 brother, Charles Knighting of Harrisonburg, VA, and
several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews, brothers-in-law and a
sister-in-law. He will be most remembered as the “hospitable” guy by Filipinos,
other foreigners, friends and strangers who stayed with them in their home. A
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30 pm, Monday, April 22, 2002, at
Holy Cross Church, 631 S State St, Dover. Friends may call Friday April 19, 2002
from 6-8 pm and Saturday, April 20, 2002 from 11 am-1 pm at Torbert Funeral
Chapel, 1145 East Lebanon Road, Dover. Interment with full military honors will
be at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 pm, Thursday, May 2, 2002. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Oblates of the
Alliance of Two Hearts, 749 Bison Rd., Dover, DE 19901; or to Holy Cross
Catholic Parish, 631 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19904, or the Delaware Hospice,
Central Division, 911 South Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jan. 20, 2003
CECIL EDWARD KNIGHT
Cecil Edward Knight, 89, of McGaheysville, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mr. Knight was born Oct. 17, 1913,
in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Zebadee and Belle Francis
Shiflet Knight. He was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church and retired
from the maintenance department at James Madison University. On Dec. 4, 1939, he
married Pearl Virginia Morris, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter,
Betty K. Miller of Ames, Iowa; three sons, Bobby L. Knight of Grottoes, and
Billy E. Knight and Gary W. Knight, both of Waynesboro; three sisters, Delores
Marshall of Harrisonburg, and Cleta Tutwiler and Wanda Armentrout, both of
McGaheysville; a brother, Winston I. Knight of McGaheysville; 10 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren. Father Stuart Wood will conduct the funeral 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynnwood. Burial will follow at
Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. There will be no formal visitation or
viewing. Friends may call at the Knight home, 9873 Dairy Road, McGaheysville, at
any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Memorial Episcopal
Church Building Fund, 7120 Ore Bank Road, Port Republic, Va. 24471. Arrangements
are by the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 17, 1990
CECIL RAY KNIGHT
Cecil Ray Knight, 84 of Route 2, Crozet, died Friday, Feb,. 16, 1990 in
Charlottesville. He was born Dec. 25, 1905 at Dyke, the son of the late George
Allen and Ida Morris Knight. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by a sister, Addie
Gibson of Dyke and two brothers, Charles Knight of Baltimore, Md., and James
Knight of Stanardsville. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Walton Knight; six
foster sons, Lawrence and Sanford Kephart; William, Robert and John Spears and
Frank Gibson and a foster daughter, Vergie Spears, all of Crozet. Also surviving
are two more foster sons, Charles Knight of Shenandoah and Jack Via of Grottoes.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge #389 and the Episcopal Church. For many years,
he was a volunteer resident lay worker at Christ Church Episcopal Mission,
Hightop Mountain, in Greene County. This mission was established by Mr. Knight
and his wife. In the past three decades, Mr. and Mrs. Knight have opened their
home to 36 children, many of whom were mentally retarded. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Prize Hill Church, Boonesville. The
Rev. Robert M. Alton, assisted by the Rev. Elbert Conley and the Rev. Craig
Snow, will officiate. The family requests memorial contributions to be given to
the Prize Hill Church cemetery association in care of Mrs. Edith Carrier, P.O.
Box 50, Free Union, 22940. Friends will be received in the home at Boonesville.
The body will be placed in the church an hour prior to the service. Friends may
call at the funeral home or the church. Anderson Funeral home, Crozet, is in
charge of arrangements.
The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA, Thu, Jan. 30, 2003
CHARLES E. KNIGHT, JR.
Charles E. Knight Jr., 84, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003. He was
the husband of Mildred Joyce Driskill Knight. Mr. Knight was born Sept. 23,
1918, in the Shenandoah Valley, a son of the late Charles E. Knight Sr. and
Minnie Shifflett Knight. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he
saw action in Normandy beginning on D-Day, Ardennes, Central Europe, Northern
France and Rhineland. His service earned him the EAME Ribbon with five Bronze
Stars with Arrowhead. He retired after 35 years of dedicated service from
Burruss Land & Lumber Co. where he worked as an Assistant Superintendent.
Charlie was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. In addition to his wife, he
is survived by a son, Terry L. Knight of Forest; three daughters, Daronda K.
Brooks and husband, C.W., of Rustburg, Debbie K. Martin and husband, Roger, of
Lynchburg and Libby L. Knight of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Kelley L.
Knight, C. Wade Brooks III, Benjamin A. Brooks, Ryan T. Martin and Daronda R.
Lancaster; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a daughter, Reny Lynn Knight; two sisters, Virginia A.
Knight and Audrie M. Knight; and a brother, Hubert Knight. The family will
receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Tharp Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at
Concord Cemetery in the Knight Family Plot with the Rev. Carl Weiser
officiating. The family wishes to thank Charlie’s friend and doctor, Dr. William
Blackman, and the Hospice of the Hills for their wonderful care. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave.,
Lynchburg, VA 24503. Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the
family, (434) 237-9424.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Jul. 9, 2011
CHARLES EDWARD KNIGHT
Charles Edward Knight, 91, a resident of Harrisonburg, died Thursday, July 7,
2011. Mr. Knight was born April 14, 1920, in Rockingham County, and was the son
of the late Lanzy Paul and Victoria Shifflett Knight. He owned and operated the
Sand Pit in Bridgewater for 30 years. Later, he owned and operated a lawnmower
shop for 15 years. On June 10, 1943, he married the former Nellie Kibler, who
survives. Also surviving are four children, Charles Knight Jr. of Harrisonburg,
Bonnie Sue Warner of Broadway, Betty L. Sampson of Harrisonburg, and John Wayne
Knight of Bridgewater; two sisters, Frances Cassiday and Margie Wilfong of
Harrisonburg; 11 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Along with his
parents, Mr. Knight was preceded in death by a son, Nelson Eddie Knight. The
Rev. Karl Slye will conduct a private graveside service. The family will receive
friends Saturday at the Mc-Mullen Funeral Home from 7 until 8 p.m. Online
condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 28, 2001
CHARLES J. KNIGHT
Charles J. Knight, 77, of Charlottesville, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in a
local hospital. He was born April 15, 1923, in Greene County, son of the late
Charles W. and Maude Haney Knight. Mr. Knight was a retired truck driver. He
served his country during World War II and was a member of Owensville
Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Laura Knight of Maryland; one
daughter, Diane Shifflett of Pennsylvania; one son, Eugene Knight of Maryland;
three sisters, Anna Melton of Scottsville, Phyllis Windsor of Maryland, and
Georgie Koerber and her husband of Indiana; four brothers, Jerry Knight and his
wife, Virginia, and Walter Knight and his wife, Lois, all of Maryland, and
Carriel Knight and his wife, Loretta, and Arnett Knight and his wife, Virginia,
all of Florida; grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews,
including a special niece, Betty Dorrier and her daughter, Sherrie Dorrier; and
a very special friend, Virgie Marshall. Funeral services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Friday at the Teague Chapel, with Pastor James Omie Shifflett officiating.
Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Teague Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
CHES KNIGHT
Ches Knight, 75, of Geer died Saturday, January 22, 1872, at his home. Born in
Greene County on February 7, 1896, he was a son of the late Hiram and Cindy
Donovan Knight. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Geer Knight; three daughters:
Mrs. Eleanor Donovan of Madison, Mrs. Maxine Berry of Rochelle and Mrs. Evelyn
Shifflett of Geer; four sons: Ollie E. Knight of Alexandria, Winford T. Knight
of Martinsburg, West Va., Thurman Knight of Geer, and Bobby Knight of Orange;
two sisters: Mrs. Louise Shifflett of Burlington, N.C., and Mrs. Inez Armstrong
of Mineral; 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was
held Monday afternoon, January 24, at two o’clock in Mount Herman Mennonite at
Geer with burial in the Geer family cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Oct. 20, 1978
CLARA KNIGHT LAM
Clara Knight Lam, 60, of Rt. 2, Harrisonburg was dead on arrival at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital Thursday after being stricken at her home. She had been in
failing health for eight years. Mrs. Lam was born Oct. 31,1917 and was the
daughter of Victoria Shifflett Knight and the late Lanzy Knight. She spent most
of her life in the Harrisonburg area. On July 5, 1935, she married James B. Lam
Sr., who survives. Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are three
sons, Erwin N. Lam of Harrisonburg, Roger C. Lam of Maryland and James B. Lam of
Broadway; six sisters, Florence Parks, Elizabeth Rhinehart, Mollie Smith and
Ethel Wilfong, all of Harrisonburg, Frances Cassidy of Mount Solon and Margie
Wilfong of Richmond; three brothers, Marion and Charles Knight, both of
Harrisonburg, Ernest Knight of McGaheysville; eight grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the McMullen Funeral
Home by the Rev. John B. Peters. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.
The body is at the funeral, where family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Sep. 22, 2004
CLARENCE F. KNIGHTING
Clarence F. Knighting, 75, of Culpeper, formerly of Madison, died Tuesday, Sept.
21, 2004, at the Culpeper Regional Hospital. Born July 24, 1929, in Madison
County, he was the son of the late Frank D. Knighting. Mr. Knighting was a
self-employed tree surgeon. He is survived by three sisters, Leona Deane and
husband Wayne of Madison, Mary Twyman and husband Gabriel of Culpeper, Crystal
Brown and husband Charles of Orange; a devoted uncle, Woodie Berry and wife
Pearle; five nieces and three nephews. Upon his request no service will be held.
Preddy Funeral Home, Madison, is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Oct. 14, 1997
CLYDE HENRY KNIGHT
Clyde Henry Knight, 92, of Stanardsville, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 1997, in
Charlottesville. He was born Oct. 28, 1904, in Greene County, a son of the late
Mitchell and LeAnna Jollet Knight. His wife was the late Elsie Morris Knight. He
was also preceded in death by a son Willard Knight. He is survived by two
daughters, Jewell Knight Marshall of Staunton, and Constance Knight Gilmer and
her husband, Vincent, of Dayton; a son, Dr. Donald A. Knight and his wife,
Shirley, of Stanardsville; 11 grandchildren, Linda K. Arbutine of Florida, Dr.
Aubrey Knight of Roanoke, Joseph Knight of Atlanta, Michael W. Knight of
Ruckersville, Nancy Tardiff of Florida, Rodney D. Knight of Charlottesville,
Lisa K. Fitzgerald of North Garden, Samuel Knight of North Carolina, Barbara M.
Gilbert of Rocky Mount, Vincent B. Gilmer, Jr. and Timothy Gilmer of Dayton;
four great-grandchildren, Emily, Justin, Sabrina and Alex Knight; and four
special friends, Buddy Knight, Robert Marshall, Thomas Mallory and Elbert
Shifflett. Mr. Knight was a principal and teacher at Dyke Elementary School for
44 years and was an author, poet and chairman of the Republican Party in Greene
County for a number of years. He was a member of Shiloh Church of the Brethren.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p. m. Thursday at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque,
with interment at Holly Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Richard Keller will
officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the
American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, Va. 22906
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 28, 2002
DALLY KNIGHT MORRIS
Dally Morris, 92, of Ruckersville, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002. She
was born June 13, 1909, in Greene County, daughter of the late Nat and Mollie
Knight. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Everett Morris,
her sisters, Mary Morris, Lee Knight, and Etha Herring, and her brother, Josh
Knight. She is survived by her nephew and caregiver, Stewart Morris of
Barboursville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Morris was a member of
Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives
she touched. Her Christian love, patience, kindness, and sense of humor were
gifts she freely shared. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at
Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with Pastor Glen Shifflett officiating.
Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Dec. 7, 2005
DORIS SHIFFLETT KNIGHT
Doris Knight, 60, of Elkton, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at her home. Mrs.
Knight was born Dec. 14, 1944, in Harrisonburg, and was the daughter of Irene
Dean Shifflett of Elkton and the late William F. Shifflett. She was a member of
Grace Fellowship Church in Shenandoah. On June 23, 1962, she married Elvin
Knight, who survives. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by
a son, Elvin Junior Knight of Elkton; two daughters, Melinda Berry and Karen
Knight of Elkton; four brothers, William, Ernest, Marshall and Owen Shifflett,
all of Elkton; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. Wayne
Comer will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Fellowship Church in
Shenandoah. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave.,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or Grace Fellowship Church, 205 N. Fourth St.,
Shenandoah, VA 22849.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 2, 1982
EDWARD C. KNIGHT
Edward C. Knight, 82, of 814 Elliott Ave. die at his home Wednesday afternoon.
He was a retired self employed carpenter after having retired from
Charlottesville Lumber Co. with 20 years service. Born in Greene Co., Oct. 6,
1899, he was the son of the late Mitchell and LeAnna Jollett Knight. Survived by
his wife, Eva Shifflett Knight; one daughter, Virginia Uzell of Charlottesville;
two sons, Melvin Knight of Charlottesville, Gerald Knight of Keswick; one foster
son, Carroll Morris of Shadwell; two sisters, Pearl Shifflett of Madison, Lonnie
Jenkins of Remington; three brothers, James Knight of Earlysville, Clyde Knight
of Dyke, Isaac Knight of Baltimore; six grandsons and one granddaughter. Funeral
service 2:30 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church, Rio Road, the Rev.
Daniel Jones officiating with interment in Riverview Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph W. Teague Funeral Home
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 5, 2004
EDWARD P. KNIGHT
Edward P. Knight, 83, of Dyke, left this earthly home to be with Jesus in his
new Heavenly home on February 3, 2004. He was born on April 12, 1920, in Greene
County to the late James "Jim" F. and Maggie Knight. He leaves to cherish his
memory a wife of 46 years, Ruth J. Knight of Dyke; a son, Bradley P. Knight of
Dyke; two daughters, Frances K. Sprouse and her husband, David of
Charlottesville, Joyce K. Shifflett and her husband, Larry of Dyke; a loving
sister, Margaret Snow of Earlysville, 11 grandchildren, Kathy and Kim Knight,
Jason and Justin Shifflett, Jewell Harris, Kenny, Kyle and Kristin Maupin,
David, Justin and Elizabeth Sprouse; five great grandchildren, Katelyn,
Christian, Dalton, Wayland and Thurston; a special sister in law, Ruby J.
Shifflett, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his
parents, a brother, Lawrence Knight, two sisters, Maude and Marie Knight, and an
infant granddaughter, Jennifer Renee Maupin, preceded him in death. He retired
from the University of Virginia Building and Grounds in 1985 and was a member of
Evergreen Church of the Brethren in Dyke. The service to celebrate his life will
be held on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Nortonsville Church of God in
Dyke with the Reverend David Alison and Reverend C. C. Kurtz officiating.
Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends
7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at the Nortonsville Church of God, 1505 Simmons Gap
Road, Dyke, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial
contribution to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite
200, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Teague Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Thu, Aug. 3, 2006
ELIZABETH HARRIS KNIGHT
Elizabeth Harris Knight of Faber went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1,
2006. Born July 18, 1921, she was the daughter of Joseph Coleman Harris and Park
Mosby Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, George Austin Knight; two sisters, Marjorie Budzinski and Dollie Mae
Turner; and one brother, Calvin C. Harris. She was also preceded in death by her
half sisters, Ruby Turpin and Florence Harris and her half brothers, John W.
Harris, Edward Harris, Matthew Harris, and Joseph Harris, III. She is survived
by her son, George E. Knight and his wife, Tanith, of Faber; three
grandchildren, Kevin Knight of Lovingston, Kara Walker and her husband, Larry,
of Faber, Kristen Knight of Charlottesville; two great - grandchildren, Peyton
and Garrett Walker; one step -great-grandchild, Jeremy Walker; two sisters,
Nellie Harris of Faber and Bettie Baker of Lovingston. The family will receive
friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2006, at the Wells/Sheffield
Funeral Chapel in Lovingston. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday,
August 5, 2006, at the Knight Family cemetery in Faber. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Nelson County Rescue
Squad in Faber.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 8, 2001
ELIZABETH KNIGHT
Elizabeth K. Knight, 79, of Troy died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 8, 1921 in Louisa County, a daughter of the late Edgar Knight
and Daisy Proffitt Knight. She was married to the late Floyd T. Knight and
belonged to Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Troy. She was also preceded in death by a
son, James E. Knight; three brothers, Charlie Knight, William "Jack" Knight, and
James "Noonie" Knight; and a sister, Nellie K. Tate. Mrs. Knight is survived by
her daughter, Nellie Gardner and her husband, Henry, of Troy; a son, Thomas A.
Knight and his wife, Carolynn, of Troy; brother, Johnny Knight of Louisa; four
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Troy, by the
Rev. Daniel Rodes. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening
at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Lake Monticello Rescue Squad, 10
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Oct. 2, 2008
ELMO LEE KNIGHT
Elmo Lee Knight, 78, of Stanley, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Stanley. Mr.
Knight was born June 3, 1930, in Stanley, and was the son of the late Harry
James Knight and Florence Bryant (Manuel) Knight. He was an Army veteran of the
Korean War and was a truck driver for VDOT for 28 years. He attended Stanley
High School and was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. Survivors include
two sons, James Edward Knight and Randall Elmo Knight, both of Stanley; two
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two sisters, Iva Lorraine Jenkins and Carmen “Connie”
Ercelle Woodward, and a brother, James Marion Knight. Pastor Frank Good Jr. will
conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.
Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Stanley with military honors by VFW
Comer-Jones Post 621. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 29, 1984
ELSIE OLYN MORRIS KNIGHT
Elsie Olyn Morris Knight, 80, of Dyke, died Sept. 28, 1984, in a Charlottesville
hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1904, in Greene Co., daughter of the late L. E.
and Ella Morris. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clyde H. Knight;
two daughters, Jewell K. Marshall of Staunton and Constance K. Gilmer of
Harrisonburg; two sons, Willard C. Knight of Charlottesville, and Dr. Donald A.
Knight of Dyke; one sister, Winona Morris Madren; one brother, Norma W. Morris;
11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Thelma Morris. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Cedar
Grove Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member. Interment will be in
Holly Memorial Gardens, the Rev. Dan Gerster will officiate.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Thu, Apr. 29, 2010
ELVIN JUNIOR KNIGHT
Elvin Junior Knight, 39, of Elkton, went home to be with the Lord on April 24,
2010. He was born July 21, 1970, in Harrisonburg, Va., and was the son of Elvin
Knight and the late Doris Knight. Surviving are two sisters, Melinda Whittaker
and Karen Knight; two nieces, Carrie Lambert and Mindy Lam; and two nephews,
Jason Lam and Cody Knight, all of Elkton. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.
Friday, April 30, 2010, at Grace Fellowship Church in Shenandoah with Pastor
Wayne Comer officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Jul. 3, 2004
EMMA VIVIAN KNIGHT MINTER
Emma Vivian Knight Minter, 83, of Charlottesville died on Thursday, July 1, 2004
at her residence. Born August 8, 1920 in Greene County, VA she was the daughter
of the late Robert Knight and Leuwillie Meadows Knight. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, James C. Minter; a brother, John Knight; and two sisters,
Verna Quillon and Christine Hendricks. Mrs. Minter is survived by three
daughters, Barbara Ripley and her husband, Curtis, of Charlottesville, Betty
Davis and her husband, Roger, of Charlottesville, and Brenda Shiflett and her
husband, Craig, of Troy; one brother, James Thomas Minter of Charlottesville; a
sister, Mary Johnson and her husband, Ernest, of Gordonsville; two brothers,
Alec Knight and his wife, Audrey, of Palmyra and Eugene Knight and his wife,
Ossie, of Charlottesville; a sister-in-law, Shirley Knight, of Florida; eight
grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a special
niece, Faye Wingfield, whose cards and letters always made her happy; several
other nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Margaret Kidd and Kathleen
Riley. The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Jeanne Densmore, Valerie,
and Hospice of the Piedmont for their care, with special thanks to Annie. Also
special thanks are extended to Dale and Donita Quillon for the many meals they
prepared and provided. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday,
July 3, 2004 in the Monticello Memory Gardens with Chaplain Katha Bollfrass
officiating. The family suggests that any de-sired memorial contributions be
made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA
22903. Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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 Progress, Charlottesville, Dec. 28, 2002
EULA KNIGHT PROFFITT
Eula Knight Proffitt, 83, of Troy, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, in the Martha
Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. She was born Oct. 10, 1919, in Orange
County, and was a daughter of the late Jake L. Knight and Gertrude Rigsby
Knight. She was married to the late Herman Lee Proffitt and was a member of
Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Troy. Mrs. Proffitt is survived by two daughters,
Anna V. Walker of Troy, and Shirley Walker and her husband, Lewis, of
Gordonsville; two sons, Eugene H. Proffitt and his wife, Elizabeth, of Troy, and
Norman Lee Proffitt Jr. and his wife, Wanda, of Troy; one brother, Edward Knight
of Troy; two sisters, Violet Bright and Louise High, both of Richmond; eight
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and
husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Norman Lee Proffitt Sr.; three
brothers, Jacob Knight, Floyd Knight and Zeb Knight; one sister, Carrie Dabney;
and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beaver Dam
Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Hunter
will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the
Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville. Note: There seems to be something
wrong with the relationship of Norman Lee Knight listed in this obit.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Dec. 29, 2002
EULA KNIGHT PROFFITT
Funeral services for Eula Knight Proffitt will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the
Beaver Dam Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bruce
Hunter will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this
evening at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jan. 20, 2006
EUNICE KNIGHT HESTER
Eunice Knight Hester passed away at Sudley Manor Nursing Home in Manassas on
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. She was born October 2, 1912, to the Rev. Henry S. and
Annie S. Knight of Dyke, Va. She was a graduate of William Monroe High School in
Stanardsville in 1930. She sought the city life of Washington, D.C. She worked
initially with her sister, Mayme at H.L. Green Company for several years before
joining the United States Dept. of the Interior, where she remained, except for
a 10 year absence rearing a young son, until her retirement in 1977. She met and
married George Clifton Hester of Danville, Va. on Sept. 22, 1944, in Bethesda,
Md. His untimely death in 1985, left her alone for the last 21 years. She was a
woman of principle, and we who were part of her life are immeasurably better for
her having been part of ours. She is survived by two sons, James and his wife,
Katherine, of Woodbridge, Va., and Richard and his wife, Sarah, of Texas; six
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great -great-grandchild. A funeral
service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Evergreen Church of
the Brethren in Dyke with the Rev C.C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will follow
in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour
prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial
contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North
Canton, OH 44720. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 28, 2000
EVA MAE KNIGHT
Eva Mae Shifflett Knight, 94, of Charlottesville, departed this life Friday,
Aug. 25, 2000. She was born April 27, 1906, a daughter of the late James H. and
Upsie Shifflett of Greene County. She also was preceded in death by her husband,
Ed Knight. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Uzzell and her husband,
Marvin Uzzell; two sons, Gerald Knight and his wife, Carolyn, and Melvin Knight
and his wife, Sylvia, all of Charlottesville; and a foster son, Carroll Morris
and his wife, Rita, of Albemarle County; four sisters, Gertie Sacre, Doris
Shifflett and Thelma Morris, all of Charlottesville, and Sue Spiller of Tampa,
Fla.; two brothers, James Shifflett of Charlottesville, and Raymond Shifflett of
Silver Spring, Md.; and seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held 2 p.m. this afternoon at the First Assembly of God on Rio
Road, with the Rev. Peter Hartwig officiating. The family invites you to join
them in celebration of her life with friends and relatives. Interment will
follow in Riverview Cemetery. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 11, 1978
EVA MORRIS KNIGHT
QUINQUE – Eva Morris knight, 71, of Dyke, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1978, in a
Charlottesville hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jacob Smith Morris
and Leiah Collier Morris. She was the widow of Homer Knight. Surviving are
daughters, Lorraine Shifflett of Earlysville, Marjorie Dudley of Waynesboro,
Leiah Knight and Frances Knight of Dyke; a sister, Mary Lue Crawford of
Evansville, Ind.; and five grandchildren. Funeral will be held 2 p. m. Sunday at
the Evergreen Church of the Brethren, with burial in the church cemetery, the
rev. C. C. Kurtz officiating. The family will be at the Knight home in Dyke from
7-8 p. m. tonight.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA. Sep. 11, 1974
EVALINE KNIGHT
Evaline Knight, 79, of Stanardsville died Sunday, September 7, 1975 in a
Harrisonburg hospital. She was born in Greene County, and was the daughter of
the late James F. and Pinnie Morris Knight, and the widow of Leonard (Buck)
Knight. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Nicholas Durnakes of Roanoke,
Mrs. Herman of Ruckersville, Mrs. Twyman Morris and Miss Lessie Knight both of
Stanardsville; two sons, Homer Knight of Stanardsville and George Knight of
Charlottesville; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Shifflett of Eltan; one brother, McCue
Knight of Dyke; 31 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held 2
p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Church of Brethren with interment in the church
cemetery
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Jun. 13, 2007
EVELYN VIRGINIA KNIGHT
Evelyn Virginia Knight, 81, of 1053 U.S. Highway 340 West Bus. in Stanley, died
Monday, June 11, 2007, at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. Mrs. Knight was born
Nov. 5, 1925, in Stanley, and was a daughter of the late Jackson Junior Cubbage
and Carrie Virginia (Cubbage) Cubbage. She was a textile worker at Wrangler. On
Nov. 5, 1942, she married James Marion Knight, who preceded her in death Dec. 8,
1986. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Ann Stoneberger of Stanley; a son,
Larry L. Knight of Luray; three brothers, William Isaac Cubbage, Randolph
Cubbage and Rawleigh Cubbage, all of Stanley; a sister, Linda Helen
Jenkins-Sours of Luray; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren. The Rev. Albert A. Kling and Pastor Frank Good Jr.
will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.
Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Stanley. Visitation will be from 7-8
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Aug. 3, 1977
EVERETTE HOWARD KNIGHT
NEW MARKET — A graveside service for Everette Howard Knight, 64, of New Market
will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at McGaheysville by
the Rev. Richard J. Sander. Mr. Knight's body was found Monday evening in about
five feet of water in the Shenandoah River near New Market. Witnesses said Mr.
Knight was wading in the river when he apparently slipped and drowned, said a
spokesman for the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Department. The spokesman said an
autopsy report probably will not be received for four or five days, but the
death has been ruled an accidental drowning. Reports that Mr. Knight had been
drinking cannot be verified until the autopsy report is obtained, the spokesman
noted. Mr. Knight was born April 24, 1913 in McGaheysville and was a son of
Belle Shifflette Knight of McGaheysville and the late Zebe D. Knight. He lived
most of his life in Baltimore and was a retired employee of a knitting mill
there. He had served overseas in the Army during World War II. He lived at New
Market the past three years and was a member of St. Stephens-The Good Shepherd
Episcopal Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are five children, Lowell
Thomas and Everette Howard Knight Jr., both of Woodbine, Md., Kenney Knight of
Harrisonburg, Bronson Knight of San Antonio, Tex. and Jackie Knight of Richmond;
seven grandchildren; four sisters, Cleta Tutwiler Eppard, Delores Marshall and
Wanda Armentrout, all of McGaheysville, and Anita Williams of Elkton, and two
brothers, Cecil and Winston Knight, both of McGaheysville. The body is at the
Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home where the family will receive friends
7:30-8:30 p.m. today. Friends also may call at the home of his sister, Wanda
Armentrout of McGaheysville.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Oct. 22, 1985
FLORENCE LYDIA [KNIGHT] PARKS
Florence Parks
Florence Lydia Parks, 81, of Harrisonburg died Monday morning at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Parks was born Aug. 5, 1904, near Fulks Run and was a
daughter of the late Lanze Paul and Victoria Shifflett Knight. In 1939, she
married George A. Parks, who died in 1972. Surviving are three brothers, Ernest
Knight of McGaheysville and Charles and Marion Knight, both of Harrisonburg; and
five sisters, Gernie Rhinehart, Molly Smith and Ethel Wilfong, all of
Harrisonburg, Frances Casiday of Mount Solon, and Margie Wilfong of Richmond.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral
Home by the Revs. Ben M. Fulton and Billy J. Pace. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home 7-8 p.m. today. Friends also may call at the Parks
home.
Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Jan. 14, 1954
FRANCES KNIGHT MORRIS
Mrs. Frances Knight Morris, 76, wife of Richard Morris, died Wednesday morning
at her home near Ruckersville after an extended illness. She was the daughter of
Mrs. Athalie Morris Knight of Ruckersville and the late Wesley Knight. Besides
her husband and mother, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Jenkins, of
Baltimore and Mrs. Alice Shiflett of Ruckersville; a son, Randolph Morris, of
Sparrows Point, Md., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Geer of Greene county. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. from the Hood-Clore Funeral Home at Quinque,
conducted by the Rev. I.L. Bennett, interment followed in Cedar Grove cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jun. 7, 2004
FRED HARRISON KNIGHTEN
Fred Harrison Knighten, 79, of 536-C Green St., Harrisonburg, died Friday, June
4, 2004, at Avante at Harrisonburg, where he had lived for three months. Mr.
Knighten was born Dec. 18, 1924, in Rockingham County, and was the son of the
late Benjamin Harrison Knighten and Ida Jane Whetzel Knighten. He was a truck
driver for Goods Transfer and United Van Lines. He lived in Harrisonburg the
majority of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the
American Legion Post No. 188 and Rion-Bowman VFW No. 632. On Oct. 27, 1951, he
married the former Margaret Catherine Whetzel, who survives. He is also survived
by a daughter, Frances Ellen Michael of Keezletown; five sons, Frederick Whetzel
of Verona, William Keith Whetzel of Mayland, Stephen Harrison Knighten and Galen
Lee Knighten, both of Harrisonburg, and Richard Allen Ritchie of McGaheysville;
a sister, Reba Manning of McGaheysville; 27 grandchildren and 44
great-grandchildren. Pastor Bill Green will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday
at the McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at St. Jacob’s
Lutheran Cemetery with military rites by the Rion-Bowman VFW Post 632. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Margaret Knighten, c/o Avante at
Harrisonburg, 94 South Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Jan. 12, 2009
FREDERICK D. KNIGHT
Frederick D. (Freddy) Knight, 65, of Tenth Legion, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009,
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since January 1. He
was born on Aug. 19, 1943, in McGaheysville and was a son of the late Millard
Thomas Knight and Peggy Shifflet Mahone. He owned and operated Knight’s Towing
and Car Crushing since 1971. He also owned Knight’s Rental Properties. On Dec.
29, 1979, he married the former Nancy Coleman of Tenth Legion, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Bryan W. (Bo) Morris Jr. and wife, Kelley, of
Broadway; a daughter, Sherry L. Mays and husband, Tom, of Lacey Spring; his dog,
Ginger; three grandchildren, Bryce Morris, Bailey Elizabeth Morris, and Samuel
Thomas Mays; a sister, Leatrice (Pat) Caricofe of Hagerstown, Md.; two
sisters-in-law, Jackie Knight and Judy Knight, both of Hampton; three nephews
and three foster sisters, Irene, Patsy, and Joyce. He was preceded in death by
his brothers, Donald and Steve Knight, and foster mother, Ruby Roach. He was a
member of the Sons of the American Legion in New Market, the Country Cruisers
Car Club, and a member of the Brethren Church. The Rev. Robert Edwards will
conduct a memorial service Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel
in Broadway. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. His
body was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 2238 Old
Furnace Road, Harrisonburg, VA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.grandlefuneralhome.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jul. 11, 1966
FREDA STUCK KNIGHT
Mrs. A. J. Knight
GORDONSVILLE – Mrs. Frieda Stuck Knight, 63, of Gordonsville, died unexpectedly
Saturday night in Richmond while visiting her son, Henry C. Knight. She was born
April 13, 1903, in Midland County, Mich. A daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle
McCalla Stuck. In addition to her son, she is survived by her husband, A. J.
Knight of Gordonsville; three brothers, Kenneth Stuck of Saint Marys County,
Md., Loyal Stuck of Richmond and Benjamin F. Stuck of Providence Forge; a
sister, Mrs. Cora Glaysher of Madison Heights, Mich.; five grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Preddy’s
Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
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GAIL DIANE KNIGHT
Gail Diane Knight, 23, of Stanardsville died Friday, July 30, 1976, in
Charlottesville. Born in Albemarle County, she is survived by her parents,
Morton E. Gibson and Ethel Mae Roach Gibson, both of Stanardsville. She was the
granddaughter of Polly Roach of Stanardsville. Mrs. Knight's husband was the
late Winston Knight. Also surviving Mrs. Knight are two daughters, Elizabeth D.
Knight and Tina Michelle Knight, both of Stanardsville; three brothers, Glenn
Gibson, Michael Gibson and Timothy Gibson all of Stanardsville; four sisters,
Mrs. Kaye Lamb of Quinque, Mrs. June Horner of Gordonsville, Miss Norma Gibson
and Miss Stella Gibson, both of Stanardsville. Services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Monday at the First Bible Baptist Church in Stanardsville with interment at
the Mt. Herman Mennonite Cemetery. The Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. NOTE: She died in Crenshaw's Trailer Court, Rio Road, Albemarle
County, VA. Winston Knight shot Diane in the left temple then committed suicide.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, May 7, 2008
GARY STEVEN KNIGHT
Gary Steven Knight, 57, of Harrisonburg, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Rockingham
Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mr. Knight was born Aug. 21, 1950, in Elkton,
and was a son of the late Ornie L. Knight and Lillian E. Meadows. He was an Army
veteran and worked for the City of Harrisonburg in Parks and Recreation until
retiring. His wife, Patricia C. Knight, preceded him in death March 26, 1997.
They were married Nov. 19, 1972. Survivors include a son, Christopher B. Knight;
a brother, Bobby R. Knight; a half brother, Boyd W. Knight; and a number of
nieces and nephews. No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, 100 E. Grace St.,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Sep. 3, 1948
GEORGE ALLAN KNIGHT
George A. Knight Dies At Age 78 Years
George Allan Knight died September 8, and was 78 years old. His wife, Ida Belle
Morris Knight preceded him in death 31 years ago. To this union were born four
children, three sons ande one daughter; Addie, at home, James of Stanardsville,
Charles of Baltimore and Cecil of Boonesville. Also sixteen grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren, three brothers and a host of friends. He has been a member
of the Brethren church for forty years. The family wishes to express their
appreciation to all those who helped and to all those who offered help through
his sickness and death. Funeral services for Mr. Knight took place in the
Evergreen church Sat. Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Burial followed in the Evergreen
cemetery. NOTE; ande appeared in the original obit.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
GEORGE E. KNIGHT
George E. Knight, 67, of Star Route, Earlysville died Wednesday morning at his
home. Born in Greene County, Oct. 20, 1914, he was the son of the late Leonard
and Evaline K. Knight. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mary
S. Knight; two daughters, Mrs. James (Doris) Blanchfield of Waynesboro, Barbara
J. Sandridge of Charlottesville; three sons Wilson E. Knight of Crozet, Ronnie
L. Knight of Free Union, George H. Knight of Earlysville; four sisters, Lessie
Knight and Virginia Morris both of Stanardsville, Lilly Williams of Ruckersville
and Arlene Vurnakes of Roanoke; one brother, Homer Knight of Stanardsville; 16
grandchildren; one great grandchild. Funeral services 2:30 p.m., Friday at the
Evergreen Church of the Brethren with the Rev. C. C. Kurtz and the Rev. L. Glenn
Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Joseph W. Teague
Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 14, 1993
GLADYS FAYE SHIFLETT KNIGHT
Gladys Faye Knight, 67, of Charlottesville died Tuesday, July 13, 1993 at home.
She was born May 4, 1926, in Albemarle County, daughter of the late Joseph and
Eliza Shiflett. Mrs. Knight was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was
a member of the Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her husband 0f 48 years,
Hansford "Jack" Knight of Charlottesville; her son, Wayne Knight and his wife
Betty, of Charlottesville; two sisters, Hazel Wilson of Baltimore, Md., and
Pearl Batten Pyles of Charlottesville; and two granddaughters, Kim and Tracey
Knight, both of Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by three sisters,
Sally Thacker, Della Dale and Carrie Faircloth; and five brothers, Jack
Shifflett, Roy Shiflett, Alvin Shiflett, Elmer Shiflett and George Shiflett.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in the Teague Chapel with
the Rev. Jeffrey Ray officiating. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory
Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Apr. 11, 2006
GLADYS LORRAINE KNIGHT
Gladys Lorraine Knight, 80, of 3652 Peake Mountain Road in Fulks Run, died
Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, where
she had been a patient for a week. Mrs. Knight was born July 11, 1925, in
Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Jack Andrew and Cliffie
Caldwell Knight. She was employed at Swifts until retiring in 1980. She was a
member of Peake Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two brothers, Paul Knight
and Laney Knight, both of Fulks Run; two sisters, Lorraine Boone and Thelma
Brooks, both of Fulks Run; and a number of nieces and nephews. The Revs. James
Shoemaker and Richard Lintz will conduct the funeral 3 p.m. Thursday at the
McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at the Mount Clinton
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
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GLENWOOD KNIGHT
Glenwood Knight, 37, of Spotswood Trail, Elkton died Thursday, March 30, 1978,
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday. He
had been in failing health two months. He was born May 17, 1940 in Greene County
and was a son of Wilbur and Allie Knight of Stanardsville. He lived in the
Elkton area 20 years and worked at Shenandoah Valley Poultry 12 years. Surviving
in addition to his parents, are his wife, Beatrice Shifflett Knight; four
children, Diane Shifflett of McGaheysville and Glenwood Lee Knight Jr., Donna
Meadows and Loretta Ann Knight, all of Elkton; six sisters, Katherine Bramel of
Ohio, Helen Ables of Richmond, Lorraine Simmons of Charlottesville and Lizzie
Long, Lelia Snow and Eunice Deane all of Stanardsville; nine brothers, Jesse,
Casper, Parker, Marvin, Lyman, Lindsey, Wes, Elvin and Alton Knight, all of
Stanardsville, and four grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday at Elkton Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Ennis Dean and the Rev. Larry
G. Myers. Burial was in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The body was at the Lindsey
Harrisonburg Funeral Home.
The Herald, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, Sep. 24, 1992
GRADY FREEMAN KNIGHT
Grady Freeman Knight, 59, died September 19, 1992. He is survived by daughters,
Rose Knight, Cornelia Rogers, Carolyn Landry, and Donna Norton, grandchildren,
Lucas, Lyndi, Laina Rogers, Steven and Garrett Landry, and Jedidiah Norton;
brother Frank Knight of Virginia; and lifetime Companion, Shirley Knight.
Services will be Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 p. m. at Purdy and Walters of
Floral Hills, Lynnwood.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 25, 1988
HAMPTON KNIGHT
Hampton Knight, 79, of 1130 East High St., died Feb. 24, 1988, in
Charlottesville. He was born Aug. 4, 1908, in Albemarle County, son of the late
William D. Knight and Louretta Morris Knight. He is survived by his wife, Ruby
Gianniny Knight; three brothers, H. Greaver Knight of Greensboro, N.C., and
Andrew Knight and Moses J. Knight, both of Charlottesville. Mr. Knight was a
retired employee of the Charlottesville Woolen Mills where he worked for many
years. He was a deacon and elder at Cherry Avenue Christian Church. Funeral
service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Cherry Avenue Christian Church. Mr. Ralph S.
Carter will officiate. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Hill and Wood
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jun. 23, 1974
HARMON KNIGHT
DYKE – Funeral services for Harmon Knight, a native of Greene County, will be 2
p.m. Monday at the Evergreen Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the
church cemetery. Mr. Knight, who lived in Dyke, died Saturday at his home. He
was 69. He was the son of the late John and Mary Knight of Greene County. He is
survived by a brother, Homer Knight of Dyke; four sisters, Mrs. Katie Shifflett
of Stanardsville, Mrs. Josie Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Frankie Shifflett and Mrs.
Emma Morris of Washington, D. C. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m.
tonight at the Ryan Funeral home in Quinque.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 24, 2001
HENRY CHARLES KNIGHT
Henry Charles Knight, 79, of Gordonsville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May
22, 2001, at the Orange County Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 28, 1921, in
Lenawee County, Mich., and was the son of the late Arthur Jackson Knight and
Frieda Stuck Knight. Mr. Knight was a retired carpenter, and a member of the
Gordonsville United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, and
served with distinction in the European theater with the 820th Tank Destroyer
Battalion of the U.S. Army. He is survived by is wife, Lucille Glass Knight of
Gordonsville; two sons, Henry C. Knight Jr. and his wife, Julie, of
Chesterfield, and Glenn T. Knight of Gordonsville; three daughters, Betty Jones
of Houston, Eileen Tomlin of Charlottesville, and Barbara Jane "Janie" Brown and
her husband, Peter, of Easton, Md.; 14 grandchildren, and 12
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday a the Preddy
Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, conducted by the Rev. Marilyn Spencer.
Interment will be in the Bybee's Road Baptist Church Cemetery near Zion Cross
Roads. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gordonsville Untied
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 446, Gordonsville, Va. 22942.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Jun. 4, 1953
HENRY S. KNIGHT
The Rev. H S. Knight Dies At Age Of 82
The Rev. Henry S. Knight, a retired minister of the Church of Brethren died
recently at his home in Charlottesville after a brief illness. He was 82 years
old. Funeral services were held at the Evergeen Church of the Brethren at Dyke,
a church Mr. Knight was once pastor of. Burial followed in the church cemetery
with Rev. I. L. Bennett officiating. Mr. Knight was a native of Greene county, a
son of the late Ivanson and Sarah Shifflet Knight. Surviving are his wife the
former Annie Shifflet; six daughters, Mrs. Nora Snow, of Ruckersville, Mrs.
Duane Morris and Mrs. Mayne Fadley of Arlington, Mrs. Effie Snow of Earlysville,
Mrs. Maude Sharon of Maryland and Mrs. Eunice Hester of Washington; two sons,
Howard Knight of Charlottesville, and Ray Knight of Baltimore, Md.; a sister
Mrs. Fannie Shifflett of Bristol; a brother, William Knight of Waynesboro and 33
grandchildren.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
HETTIE FRANCES KNIGHT
STANARDSVILLE – Mrs. Hettie Frances Knight, 85, died yesterday at her home here.
She was born Dec. 19, 1883, in Greene County, daughter of the late Harm and
Luccindy Knight. She was the wife of the late David Knight. Surviving are one
brother, Chest Knight of Geer, and two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Shifflett of
Winston-Salem, N. C., and Mrs. Inez Armstrong of Louisa. The funeral will be at
2 p.m. tomorrow at the Evergreen Church of the brethren in Dyke, with burial in
the church cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home in Stanardsville is in charge of
arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Aug. 22, 1974
HOMER KNIGHT
Homer Knight, 81, died Friday, August 16, 1974, in a Charlottesville hospital. A
native of Greene County, he was the son of the late John W. and Mary Fanny
Shifflett Knight. He is survived by his wife, Ery Morris Knight; four daughters,
Mrs. Loraine Shifflett of Earlysville, Mrs. Marjorie Dudley of Waynesboro, and
Misses Leah and Frances Knight of Dyke; four sisters, Mrs. Josie Shifflett of
Dyke, Mrs. Katie Shifflett of Stanardsville, Mrs. Frankie Shifflett of
Earlysville, and Mrs. Emma Morris of Washington, D.C.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evergreen Church of the
Brethren in Dyke with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. C.C. Kurtz
officiated. Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque was in charge of arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Nov. 17, 1966
HOWARD KNIGHT
Howard Knight, 69 of Charlottesville, died suddenly Sunday, November 13, 1966,
in a Charlottesville hospital. Born in Green County on October 1, 1897, he was a
son of the late Rev. Henry S. and Annie L. Knight. He had owned and operated the
K & M Market on Avon St., Charlottesville for 28 years, was treasurer of Hinton
Avenue Methodist Church for 14 years, a member of the Men’s Bible Class there,
and of the Methodist Men’s Club and the official board. He leaves his wife, Iris
Hurd Knight; a son, Dr. John H. Knight of Charlottesville; five daughters: Mrs.
Kathryn A. Wright and Miss Eve L. Knight of Charlottesville, Mrs. Faye K. Kurz
of Vallejo, Calif., Mrs. Jane Streetman of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Mrs. Iris K.
Chisholm of Trevilians; a brother, Raymond Knight of Baltimore; six sisters Mrs.
Mayme Fadley and Mrs. Duane Morris of Arlington, Mrs. Eunice Hester and Mrs.
Amanda Sharon of Hyattsville, Md., Mrs. Nora Snow of Ruckersville and Mrs. Effie
Snow of Earlysville, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
November 15, at 2 p.m. at the Hinton Avenue Methodist Church, Charlottesville,
with burial in Monticello Memorial Park.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Feb. 6, 1960
HUSTON JACKSON KNIGHT
ORANGE – Huston Jackson Knight, 83, of Madison Run, Orange County died Thursday
at Gordonsville Community Hospital. He was a retired farmer. He was born in
Orange County, June 2, 1876, son of the late James and America Shifflet Knight.
He is survived by a son John S. Knight of Madison Run; five daughters, Mrs.
Barbara Grasty of Orange, Mrs. Nettie Foster of Gordonsville, Mrs. Onie Estes of
Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Katherine Godlove and Mrs. Beatrice Lewis, both of
Hagerstown, Md.; a brother, Davis Knight of Dyke; 16 grandchildren, and 17
great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow at
Preddy’s Funeral Home of Orange, with burial in Graham Cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
ISAAC J. KNIGHT
Isaac J. Knight, 62, a carpenter of Remington, died Saturday at Warrenton. Born
Sep. 17, 1899, in Greene County, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Molly
Shifflett Knight. Surviving are four sons, Staff Sgt. Weldon T. Knight,
stationed with the U. S. Air Force in Germany, Paul E. Knight and Vernon L.
Knight of Blenheim, N. J. and Isaac J. Knight, Jr. of Catonsville, Md.; one
daughter, Mrs. Leon J. Barths of Catonsville, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. W. J.
Morris of Stanardsville, Mrs. Jesse Shifflett and Mrs. Charles Herring of
Earlysville and Mrs. Everett Morris of Ruckersville and eight grandchildren. The
funeral will be held at 3:30 p. m. tomorrow at Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren
at Earlysville with burial in the church cemetery. Preddy’s Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 16, 1983
IRIS HURD KNIGHT
Iris Hurd Knight, 81, of 816 Belmont Ave, died Feb. 15, 1983, at her home. Born
Feb. 8, 1902, at Harrington, Del., daughter of the late George C. Hurd and Katie
V. Calloway Hurd. Wife of the late Howard Knight. Surviving are five daughters,
Eva L. Knight, Kathryn Wright, both of Charlottesville, Iris Chisholm (Mrs. B.
E. Jr.,) of Trevilians, Faye Kurz of Vallejo, Calif., and Jane Streetman (Mrs.
L. G.) of Tucson, Ariz.; one son John H. Knight of Charlottesville; 13
grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Mrs. Knight was a member of the Hinton
Ave. United Methodist Church and a life-long member of United Methodist Women.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hinton Ave. United Methodist
Church, the Rev. Thomas Oder will officiate. Interment in Monticello Memory
Gardens. Family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 p.m. at the Hill and Wood
Funeral Home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Oct. 17, 1993
JACOB ASTER KNIGHT
Jacob Aster Knight, 78, of Troy died Oct. 15, 1993, at his home. He was born
Aug. 14, 1917, son of the late Jacob Knight and Gertrude Rigsby Knight. He was a
retired truck driver for White Hearst Paving Company. He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Beatrice Payne, a brother, Zeb H. “Happy” Knight and one
grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Mary Knight of Troy; two sons, Stuart
“Lee” Knight of Ruckersville, and Alver Knight of Gordonsville; one daughter,
Dorothy Johnson of Charlottesville; two brothers, Floyd and Edward Knight, both
Troy; four sisters, Violet Brite and Louise High, both of Richmond, Carrie
Dabney of Keswick, and Eula Proffitt of Troy; 10 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at
the Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. David Ford. The
family will receive friends at the Sheridan Funeral Home, Kents Store from 7-8
p.m. today.
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JAMES A. KNIGHT
James A. Knight, 75, of Galax, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, at North Carolina
Baptist Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1927, in Dyke, to James Clyde and Mary
Morris Knight. Survivors include his wife, Edith L. Knight of Galax; a daughter
and son-in-law, Sylvia and Edward Beale of Charlotte, N. C.; a brother, Elden
Knight of Fredericksburg; a granddaughter and spouse, Tonya and Mark Martin; a
grandson and spouse, Troy and Tammy Burns; six great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with
burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Carl Forrester officiated.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 2, 1988
JAMES CLYDE KNIGHT
James Clyde Knight, 88, of Stanardsville, died Feb. 27, 1988, in a
Charlottesville hospital. He was born Nov. 28, 1899, in Greene County, son of
the late George and Ida Bell Morris Knight. His wife was the late Matilda
Williams Knight. He is survived by four daughters, Mary Betty Knight, and Ida
Mae McMullen, both of North Carolina, Ruby J. Shifflett of Ruckersville, and
Ruth Knight of Earlysville, six sons, James Aubrey Knight of Galax, Elden Knight
of Alexandria, Larry Knight of North Carolina, Kenny Knight of Ruckersville,
James (Buddy) Knight of Dyke, Roman Knight of Stanardsville; one brother, Cecil
Knight of Boonesville; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral
service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren in
Dyke with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. C.C. Kurtz will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 this evening at the Ryan Funeral
Home, Quinque.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Nov. 17, 1932
JAMES F. KNIGHT
James F. Knight of Pirkey, died at the Martha Jefferson hospital Oct. 31, 1932.
Mr. Knight had been in failing health for several years. He was the son of the
late James and Ann Knight, of Greene county. He was 56 years old and is survived
by his widow, who before her marriage Pinnie Ann Morris and four sons, Solomon
Knight, of Sparrow’s Point, Md.; Russell Knight of Gretna, and Cue and Lawrence
Knight, of Pirkey; two daughters, Mrs. Everline Knight, of Geer, and Mrs. Ernest
Shiflett, of York, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Tommie Geer, of Lydia. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Evergreen church by Rev. H. S.
Knight. Mr. Knight was a good husband, a fine neighbor. He will be missed at
Pirkey. Mr. Knight had been a member of Evergreen church of 17 years.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Mar. 7, 1935
JAMES LAWRENCE KNIGHT
James Lawrence Knight died at his home near Beldor March 1, 1935. He had been
ill only nine days with plural pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Knight, of Pirkey. He was born and reared in Greene county and lived here until
a year ago. His wife, Rose Knight and infant son, preceded him to the grave two
weeks ago. Their funeral being Sunday two weeks before his own. Mr. Knight was
37 years old. He was a farmer and a good provider for his family. He lived on
the farm of Arnie Shiflett. He leaves five children, Joe, Earl, Frank, Rose
Ellen and Grady at home. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Pinnie Knight, of
Pirkey, three brothers, Messrs. Cue Knight, of Pirkey, Solomon Knight, of
Sparrows Point, Md., and Mrs. Russell Knight, of Gates City, and two sisters,
Mrs. Evelyn Knight, of Geer, and Mrs. Ernest Shiflett, of Beldor. All that
loving hands could do was done for him during his illness. His mother nursed him
until the end. He was buried beside his wife at The Pines church in the presence
of a large group of relatives and friends Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. S. Knight
conducted the services. Mr. Brill, of Elkton, was the undertaker.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Feb. 10, 1966
JAMES N. KNIGHT
James N. Knight, 83, of Dyke died Tuesday, February 8, 1966, at the home of his
son, James Thomas Knight. Born March 22, 1882, in Greene County, he was the son
of the late Tom and Mary Shifflett Knight. His wife was the late Lydia Margaret
Knight. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Evergreen Church of the
Brethren. He leaves a son with whom he lived; a daughter, Mrs. Lila Catherine
Shifflett of Dyke; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow, Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Church of the
Brethren with burial in the church cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Dec. 6, 2006
JAMES THOMAS KNIGHT SR.
James Thomas "Tom" Knight Sr., 88, of Dyke, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday,
December 6, 2006, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born in Greene County
on June 11, 1918, to the late James N. and Lydia M. Knight. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by two infant sons, Ray and Larry Knight; a
sister, Lila and her husband, Russell Shifflett; and a daughter-in -law, Patsy
S. Knight. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 67 years, Leddie F.
Knight; six children, J.T. Knight Jr. and his fiancé, Charlotte Morris, Keith
Knight and his wife, Paula, Joyce Knight, Steve Knight and his wife, Shelby,
Rodney Knight and his wife, Vivian, Gregg Knight and his wife, Mary; nine
grandchildren, Kimberly Knight Gentry and her husband, Butch, Travis Knight,
Kirk Knight, Trevor Knight, Blair Knight, Tyler Knight, Satchel Knight, Drew
Knight and Connor Knight. He also leaves behind a special friend, Kenny Workman.
Tom was a retired logger and farmer. The family will receive friends from 6
until 8 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2006, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral
service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the Evergreen Church
of the Brethren with the Reverend C. C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will follow
at the Evergreen Church of the Brethren Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family
requests that donations be made to either the Dyke Fire Department or the
Evergreen Church of the Brethren. The family would like to give a special thank
you to Dr. Bill Moors and the staff of the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Ryan
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
See Wife Leddie's Obit
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Mar. 12, 2007
JESSE BERNARD KNIGHT
Jesse Bernard Knight, 73, of Bridgewater, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at his
home. He had been ill for the past six months. Mr. Knight was born Feb. 10,
1934, in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Barney K. and Minnie
Mowbray Knight. He was a truck driver for Wampler Foods in Hinton, and for the
past ten years, he cut wood and logs. He attended Spring Creek Church of the
Nazarene in Bridgewater. On March 4, 1957, he married Evelyn Lambert, who
survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six daughters, Anita Harper
of Pendleton County, W.Va., Vickie Hartman, Kathy Dahmer, Barbara Myers and
Loria Myers, all of Dayton, and Sarah Myers of Bridgewater; three sons, Jesse
Wayne Knight, Arnold Knight and Mark Knight, all of Bridgewater; three sisters,
Julie Wilburn and Judy Stroop, both of Dayton, and Linda Shoemaker of Hinton;
four brothers, Litwood Knight of Bridgewater, and Johnny Knight, Roger Knight
and Fred Knight, all of Harrisonburg; 30 grandchildren, and 37 great-
grandchildren. Pastor Tony Martin and the Rev. Laney Knight will conduct the
funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene. Burial will
follow at the Sangerville Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clover Hill Fire and Rescue, 2100 Clover
Hill Road, Dayton, VA 22821. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.johnsonfs.com
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Aug. 28, 2007
JOE MELTON KNIGHT
Joe Melton Knight, 51, of Charlottesville died Saturday, August 25, 2007, at his
residence. Born July 21, 1956, in Charlottesville, he was a son of the late
Hampton Knight. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Hampton Knight
Sr. Mr. Knight was a former employee of BFI of Charlottesville and was an avid
fisherman. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Napier Harlow of Charlottesville;
two daughters, Elizabeth Bernice Knight and her husband, Matthew Durrett Jr., of
Ruckersville, Michelle Lanae Knight of Colorado, Simone Henry of Albemarle
County; four sisters, Mary E. Carter of Charlottesville, Patti Velez and husband
Roger of Florida, Shirley Collins of Georgia, Charlotte Douglas and her husband,
Robert, of Charlottesville; one granddaughter, Brionna Durrett; a longtime
special friend, Linda Diane Henry of Albemarle County; and a host of nieces,
nephews other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville
with Pastor Harold Bare officiating. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service at the funeral home.
Unknown Newspaper 1925
JOHN KNIGHT
Craigsville – Sept. 17 – John Knight of Craigsville, was killed Saturday,
September 12 about eleven o’clock, while hauling wood from the woodland on his
farm. The loaded wagon turned over and caught him, pinning him to the ground
under the wood and wagon and it is believed he was killed instantly. The old
colored man, who was with him, is unable to give an accurate account of just how
the accident happened. He was fifty-nine years old and was well and favorably
known in this vicinity, where he resided for the past twelve or thirteen years,
coming here from Greene County, Va. His widow, seven children, Alfred, jack,
James, and Mrs. Harry Snow of Craigsville. Mrs. Charles Via, of Fordwick, John
and Mrs. Alexander Williams of Elkton, four brothers, Benjamin and Lanzy of
Rockingham county, David of Greene county and jack of Orange county survive.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jan. 3, 1991
JOHN KNIGHT
John Delford Knight, 54, of Dyke died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1990, in a
Charlottesville hospital. Born April 14, 1936, in Greene County, he was the son
of the late Walter C. Knight and Lillian Morris Knight. He is survived by one
son, John D. Knight Jr. Of Crozet; one daughter, Donna K. Norton of Everette,
Wash.; three brothers, Walter W. Knight of Alexandria, Thelbert Wase Knight of
McLean and Jarrell S. Knight of Dyke; six sisters, Mrs. Wilbert (Silene) Morris
of Stanardsville, Mrs. Sterling (Gerry) Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Clyde (Doris)
French, Mrs. Richard (Danzel) Albert and Mrs. William (Pat) Lang, all of
Charlottesville, and Mrs. Henry (Gloria) Powell of Somerset; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Evergreen
Church of the Brethren, Dyke, with the Rev. James Jinks officiating. Interment
will be in the church cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be
given to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. today at
Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. NOTE - Jan. 2, 1990 death date is a misprint and
should be Jan. 2, 1991.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 31, 1981
JOSEPHINE KNIGHT SHIFFLETT
Mrs. Josephine Knight Shifflett, 80 of Greene County died Friday in Stafford.
She was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Watson Knight, her husband was
the late Grover Cleveland Shifflett of Dyke. She is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. Elsie Cameron of Front Royal, Mrs. Avis Franklin of Stafford, Mrs. Margaret
Moyer of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Goldie Booth of Woodbridge; four sons, Earl
Shifflett of Maryland, and Delmar, Joseph and Melvin Shifflett of Alexandria;
two sisters Mrs. Emma Morris of Maryland and Mrs. Frankie Shifflett of
Earlysville; and 28 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be
held 2 PM. Sunday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the
church cemetery. The Rev. C.C. Kurtz will officiate. The family will be at Ryan
Funeral Home, Quinque, from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Mar. 3, 1967
JOSEPH IVAN KNIGHT
DYKE – Joseph Ivan Knight, 55, died this morning at his home here. Born June 8,
1911, in Greene County, he was the son of the late John and Fannie Shifflett
Knight of Dyke. His wife is Mrs. Sylvia Morris Knight. Besides his wife, he is
survived by three daughters, Mrs. James Jinks of Luray, Mrs. James Palmer and
Mrs. Calvin Powell of Charlottesville; three brothers, Homer, Walter and Harmon
Knight of Dyke; four sisters, Mrs. Cleveland Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Jessie
Shifflett of Stanardsville, Mrs. Jerry Shifflett of Earlysville and Mrs. Charlie
Morris of Washington, D. C.; and two grandchildren. He was a farmer and
carpenter, and a member of the Nortonsville Church of God. Ryan Funeral Home of
Stanardsville is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 26, 2001
JUNE ANN KNIGHT
June Ann Knight, 62, of Orange, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at the University
of Virginia Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1939, in Orange, to the late
William and Louella Sprouse. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Bobby Knight; daughters, Brenda Knight, Betty Southard,
and Bobbie Jo Knight, all of Orange; and a sister, Shirley Napier of Orange;
five grandchildren, Tina, Michael, and Olivia Knight, Angela Gallihugh, and
Jessica Perkins; and special friends April Butler and Lisa Breeden. A service
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Preddy Funeral Home of Orange, with interment
in Oakwood Cemetery in Unionville. Family night will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Orange County Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 446, Orange, Va. 22960.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
KENNY EDWARD KNIGHT
Kenny “Bull” Edward Knight, 43, of Ruckersville died Thursday Aug. 25, 1994, in
Charlottesville. He was born July 16, 1951, in Charlottesville, a son of the
late James Clyde Knight and Matilda Williams Knight. He is survived by four
sisters, Mary Betty Knight of Randle, N.C., Ruby J. Shifflett of Ruckersville,
Ruth Jones Knight of Dyke and Ida Mae McMullen of Louisburg, N.C.; five
brothers, Elden Knight of Alexandria, Roman Knight of Stanardsville, James F.
Knight of Dyke and Larry Knight of Whitsett, N.C. and James Aubrey Knight of
Galax. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by one sister, Maytriss M. Ramey; and
two brothers, Sherman Knight and George Knight. A funeral service will be
conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Church of the Brethren in Dyke with
interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. C.C. Kurtz will officiate. The family
will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Funeral Chapel in
Quinque.
Unknown newspaper, Jun. 1947
LANZY KNIGHT
Lanzy Knight Dies Suddenly
Appeared In Usual health Til Stricken.
Funeral Monday
Lanzy Knight, 73, formerly of near Harrisonburg, died suddenly last night at his
home at Spring Creek. Mr. Knight had worked during the day and appeared in his
usual health until stricken last night. Mr. Knight, who was a farmer, made his
home near Harrisonburg until 18 months ago when he moved to the Spring Creek
section. He was born March 3, 1874 in Greene County and was a son of James and
Merica Shifflett Knight. He was twice married, his first wife being Mrs. Lydia
Shifflett, who died 46 years ago. His second wife was Miss Victoria Shifflett,
who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Davis Knight
and Jack Knight, of Craigsville; and the following children: Mrs. George Parks
of Baltimore; Mrs. Edward D. Lam, of Harrisonburg; Mrs. William Payne, of
Pleasant Valley; Mrs. Mollie Crawford, of Harrisonburg; Mrs. James B. Lam, of
Harrisonburg; Mrs. William Wilfong, of Dayton; and Miss Margie Knight, at home;
and sons, Bernie Knight of Linville; Earnest Knight of Harrisonburg; Charles
Knight of Harrisonburg; James Marion and Frances Knight at home. One daughter,
Mrs. Gilbert Rice, preceded him in death 22 years ago. Funeral services will be
held Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church. The body is
now at the McMullen Funeral Home.
Note from Sandi Riegert 26 Mar 2008
Lanzy's name was Hiram Lanzy, but he called himself Lanzy Paul. His first wife
was Lydia Ann Shiflett, daughter of William Stinton Shiflett and Dolly Shiflett.
Lanzy and Lydia were first cousins. They were married in Greene County on Nov.
10, 1897. Lydia died around 1902.
See Wife Victoria's Obit
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 20, 2002
LARRY WAYNE KNIGHTING
Larry Wayne Knighting, 48, of Locust Grove, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at his
residence. He was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Culpeper. Mr. Knighting was a
self-employed plumber and contractor. He was a former CEO for TCI of Virginia
and spent most of his life in the cable TV industry. He was a graduate of
Culpeper High School in 1972 and was a member of Highway Assembly of God Church
in Fredericksburg. He is survived by his wife, Linda C. Knighting of Locust
Grove; father, John W. Knighting and wife, Nancy, of Madison; mother, Anna Marie
Waugh and husband, Bill, of Culpeper; stepchildren, Kelly Anne Louque of Locust
Grove, Joni E. Louque and Ronald J. Louque II, both of Ruckersville; a son,
Zachary Cullop of Brightwood; sister, Judy Tharpe of Culpeper; three
stepsisters, Stephanie Dudley of Charlottesville, Linda Knighting, and Lenora
Knighting, both of Madison; and numerous uncles and cousins. The family will
receive friends at 7 p.m. Thursday at Preddy Funeral Chapel in Madison. A
memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. Pastor Dick Jackson will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715,
Culpeper, Va. 22701.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Feb. 4, 1994
LESSIE LEE KNIGHT
Lessie Lee Knight, 77, of Stanardsville died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994, in
Evergreene Nursing Center. She was born March 21, 1916, in Greene County, a
daughter of the late Leonard and Evaline K. Knight. She is survived by two
sisters, Arlene K. Vurnakes and her husband, Nick, of Roanoke and Virginia K.
Morris and her husband, Twyman, of Stanardsville; and a number of nieces and
nephews. Miss Knight was preceded in death by two brothers, George Ed. Knight
and Homer Knight; and one sister, Lilly K. Williams. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren, of which she
was a member. The Rev. Daniel Brubaker will conduct the interment at Evergreen
Cemetery in Dyke. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan
Funeral Chapel in Quinque.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, May 16, 1935
LONIE KNIGHT SHIFLETT
Lonie Knight Shiflett daughter of the late Garland and Dionne Knight, was born
March 6, 1879. Her age was 56 years, 2 months and 2 days. She joined the Church
of the Brethren about 38 years ago and had been a consistent member of the
church since that time. She was married to Artemous E. Shiflett, Dec. 25, 1901.
Four children were born to this union, David who preceded her to the grave 13
years ago; Lillian Hensel, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Bertha May Collier, of Earlysville
and Sanford at home. Besides the above mentioned she leaves to mourn her loss
four sisters, Isabelle Shiflett, of Pirkey; Bettie Shiflett, of Mission Home,
Sallie Eheart of Earlysville and Liza Shiflett of Stanardsville, and one
brother, David Knight, of Geer. Mrs. Shiflett was a Christian of the purest
kind. A loving mother and wife and a kind and courteous neighbor. She had never
been known to retire to her bed at night without holding family prayer. She will
be greatly missed by all with whom she ever associated. Dearly beloved, as she
was, the closer the association the greater the loss. She was laid to rest in
Evergreen Cemetery. There was a very large attendance. It showed that she had
many friends. Rev. H. B. Knight conducted the funeral. Mr. E. Y. Vernon was the
undertaker.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, May 23, 1935
LONIE KNIGHT SHIFLETT
Mrs. Lonie Knight Shiflett died at her home near Nortonsville Sunday May 12,
1935. She was born March 6, 1879, daughter of the late Garland and Dionne
Knight. The funeral services were preached by Rev. H. S. Knight at the Pines the
following Tuesday afternoon, May 14, Nephews of the deceased acted as
pall-bearers. There were five flower girls, Mary Shiflett, Elizabeth Bruce,
Lucille Shiflett, Sallie Collier and Mildred Wood. She leaves to mourn her loss
her husband, A. E. Shiflett; two daughters, Lillian Hensel, Buffalo N.Y.; Bertha
Mae Collier, Earlysville; one son, Sanford, of Nortonsville; four sisters, Mrs.
Sallie Eheart, Earlysville; Mrs. Betty Shiflett, Mission Home, Mrs. Liza
Shiflett, Stanardsville, and Mrs. Isabelle Shiflett, Pirkey, and one brother
David Knight, of Geer. Mrs. Shiflett was ever a faithful and loving mother and
wife. Beloved by all who knew her, she will be greatly missed in the community.
The family extends thanks to the many friends who gave flowers as a last token
to the deceased.
The Dundalk Eagle, Dundalk, MD Sep. 19, 2002
LOUISE M. BROWN KNIGHT
Louise M. Knight, co-owner of the Skyview restaurant, a Dundalk Avenue landmark
in the 1950s and '60s, died after colon cancer surgery Sept. 9 at Franklin
Square Hospital. She was 87. Mrs. Knight, who was commended many times for her
generosity to the community, never turned away anyone homeless or hungry who
came to the restaurant's back door, and she regularly supplied churches and
community organizations with baskets of food. She also was known for treating
cab drivers and policeman to free coffee. Born Sept. 21, 1914, in Barboursville,
Va., one of James and Sarah Brown's 11 children, she graduated from James
Barbour High School in 1936 and married Lawrence A. Knight in 1939 in
Charlottesville, Va. They moved to Essex about 10 years ago after living in St.
Helena and on Holabird Avenue since the early 1940s. She was a longtime member
of Dundalk Church of the Brethren. Predeceased by her husband, she is survived
by daughter Phyllis L. Clements, son-in-law and caregiver Joel Clements, four
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sister Kathleen Klore of Orange, Va.,
and brother James Brown of Dundalk. She also leaves behind dear friend Madelyn
McGlynn. The Rev. Dale Goodwin of Community Baptist Church in Chase conducted
services Sept. 12 at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Lawn
Cemetery.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Sep. 9, 1963
LYDIA MARGARET [SHIFFLETT] KNIGHT
Lydia Margaret Knight, age 71, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lila
Shifflett at Dyke, Sunday, September 1, 1963. She was a daughter of the late
James and Millie Knight Shifflett of Greene County. Survivors are her husband
James Knight, one son James T. Knight, one daughter Lila Shifflett, of Dyke,
eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Pat Shifflett and
Thomas Shifflett, both of Philadelphia, Pa., and John Ira Shifflett of Dyke; and
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Shifflett of Charlottesville and Mrs. Verna Patton of
Camden, N.J. Funeral services were held Wednesday at two o’clock from the
Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke with the Rev. James Wood officiating.
Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Shifflett, Ollie
Shifflett, Edward Gibson, Russell Branham, James Knight, and Ulyses Shifflett.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Feb. 20, 2001
MABLE OTIS KNIGHT
Mable Otis Knight, 99, of Louisa, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Martha
Jefferson Hospital. Born March 6, 1901, in Louisa County, she was a daughter of
the late Charles Elton Sherwood and Ellen Montz Preddy Sherwood. She was married
to the late Samuel Knight. Mrs. Knight was a member of Forest Hill Baptist
Church in Gordonsville. She is survived by two daughters, Clara Beasley of
Gordonsville, and Betty Frye of Raleigh, N.C.; four sons, David Knight, Alfred
Sprouse and Sam Sprouse, all of Louisa, and Doug Sprouse of Richmond; and a host
of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, with interment to follow in
Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa. The Rev. Carmon Hartsfield will officiate. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral
home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Nov. 1, 2007
MAE ELIZABETH SMITH KNIGHT
Mae Elizabeth Smith Knight, 94, of Louisa died Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at
the Louisa Health Care Center. Born April 4, 1913, in Louisa, she was a daughter
of the late Everette Burruss Smith and Mattie Gertrude Badgett Smith. Mrs.
Knight was a member of the Louisa Christian Church and she worked as a sewing
machine operator at Woolfolk Manufacturing Company in Louisa in her younger
years. She is survived by her husband, John E. Knight of Louisa; four nieces and
nephews whom she was a mother to, H.P. Smith Jr. of Louisa, Edward Franklin
Smith and his wife, Sharon, of Louisa, Shirley Smith Bishop and her husband,
Buster, of Louisa, and Linda Smith Taylor of Louisa; two brothers, Nelson C.
Smith and his wife, Ruth, of Louisa, Kenneth B. Smith and his friend, Betty, of
Louisa; two sisters, Helen Parrish of Goochland, Dorothy Wood and her husband,
Jack, of Louisa, all of whom she was a mother to also; a sister-in-law, Martha
Smith; and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, William
E. Smith, Roy Smith, Henry P. Smith, John Smith, Marion Smith; and one sister,
Gertrude Marks. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2007,
at the Louisa Christian Church with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
The Reverend Doctor Denny Burnette and the Reverend Matthew Ricks will
officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday,
November 1, 2007, at the Louisa Christian Church. Preddy Funeral Home of
Gordonsville is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 7, 1963
MAGGIE LAWSON KNIGHT
Mrs. James F. Knight
STANARDSVILLE - Mrs. Maggie Lawson Knight, 77, died yesterday in a
Charlottesville hospital. She was the wife of James F. Knight. Born Dec. 16,1885
in Greene County, she was a daughter of the late Gaines R. and Sally Lawson.
Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Lawrence Knight of Baltimore
and Edward Knight of Dyke; a daughter, Mrs. Bane Snow of Dyke; five brothers,
Jesse Lawson, George Lawson and Early Lawson of Stanardsville, Robert Lawson of
Washington and Joe Lawson of Orange and fours sisters, Mrs. Jerene Douglas of
Stanardsville, Mrs. Mary Eppard and Mrs. Omie Snow of Charlottesville and Mrs.
Marie Lewondo of Baltimore. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at
the Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke, with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, May 2, 2005
MARGARET WHETZEL KNIGHTEN
Margarett W. Knighten, 76, of Avante at Harrisonburg, died Saturday, April 30,
2005. Mrs. Knighten was born Oct. 2, 1928, and was the daughter of the late
Perry and Armeda Cleaver Whetzel. She was a housekeeper. On Oct. 27, 1951, she
married Fred H. Knighten, who preceded her in death June 4, 2004. Survivors
include a daughter, Frances Ellen Michael of Dayton; five sons, Frederick
Whetzel of Verona, Billy Keith Whetzel of Mayland, Stephen Harrison Knighten and
Galen Lee Knighten of Harrisonburg, and Richard Allen Ritchie of McGaheysville;
25 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2
p.m. Tuesday at St. Jacobs Spaders Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 7-8 this evening at McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Memorial
donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses, c/o
McMullen Funeral Home, 5784 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Dec. 28, 2009
MARION EMORY KNIGHT
Marion Emory "Pete" Knight, 86, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, Dec.
26, 2009, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Knight was born
on July 7, 1923, in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Lanzy Paul and
Victoria Shifflett Knight. Pete was a laborer and custodian for Metro Pants in
Harrisonburg prior to his retirement. In 1975, he married Jo Ann Berry Knight,
who preceded him in death in 2005. Mr. Knight is survived by a stepson, James
William \"Bucky\" Berry of Harrisonburg; a brother, Charles Knight of
Harrisonburg; three sisters, Frances Casiday, Margie Wilfong and Ethel Wilfong,
all of Harrisonburg; one stepgrandson, Brent Berry; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Pete was preceded in death by four brothers, four sisters and two half
sisters. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at
the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor David Kite officiating. The
family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at the Mount Clinton Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent
to the family by visiting www.kygers.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger
Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 21, 1994
MARY ANN KNIGHTING HALL
Mary Ann Knighting Hall, 87, of Gordonsville passed away Wednesday April 20,
1994, at the residence of her daughter, Irene D. Haney, in Barboursville. She
was born July 23, 1906, in Madison County, the daughter of the late Jesse Edward
Knighting and Ouida Cleveland Smith Knighting. Mrs. Hall was a member of
Barboursville Baptist Church and the Barboursville Home makers. She was the wife
of the late Jeb S. Hall. Mrs. Hall is survived by two daughters, Irene D. Haney
of Barboursville and Lorriane R. Harris of Virginia Beach; three sons, Theodore
Otis Ryder of Barboursville, Robert R. "Bobby" Ryder and Earl H. Ryder both of
Gordonsville; three brothers, Frank R. Knighting of Gordonsville, Benny R.
Knighting of Orange and Marion E. Knighting of Fredericksburg; one sister,
Margaret Sacra of Ruther Glen; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. Friday in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville, officiated by the Rev. Katha
Bollfrass. The families will receive friends at their homes. Memorial
contributions may be made to Orange County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 446, orange
22960; or Hospice of the Piedmont 1002 E. Jefferson Street., Charlottesville
22902. Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Dec. 6, 2008
MARY ANN MORRIS KNIGHT
Mary Ann Morris Knight, 82, of Port Republic, went to be with her heavenly
father on Dec. 5, 2008, with two daughters by her side, Barbara and Patricia,
and was guided by the hands of her awaiting children through the pearly gates of
heaven at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center and a long hard-fought
battle with cancer. Mrs. Knight was born March 31, 1926, in Albemarle County,
Va., and was the daughter of the late Simpson and Ruth Shifflett Bruce. She was
preceded in death by her first husband of 30 years, Simpson Buford Morris; her
second husband of 30 years, Ted Knight; three sons, William Gray, Robert Clinton
and John Morris; and two daughters, Ruby Halterman and Doris Lamb; and five
grandchildren. Mrs. Knight resided in Port Republic her entire life and was a
faithful Pentecostal believer. She was employed at Rocco and the Tip-Top Fruit
Farm for a short time but more importantly was a loving housewife and homemaker.
Mary Ann enjoyed fishing, attending yard sales, sewing, making quilts and
gardening. Surviving family and the children all from her first marriage include
two sons, Harry Morris of Harrisonburg and Robert Morris and wife, Joyce, of
Waynesboro; four daughters, Shirley Foltz and husband, Eddie, of Elkton, Barbara
Lam and husband, Lloyd, of Port Republic, Sarah Blackwell and husband, Rex, of
Staunton, and Patricia Mowbray and husband, Ronald, of Port Republic; 11
grandchildren, Lori Lamb, Karen Berry, Sherry Gilcrest, Richard Morris, Eddie
Lee Foltz, William Foltz, Jason Blackwell, Jesse Blackwell, Mary Morris, Amy
Halterman and John Halterman Jr.; 12 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild, Tori Berry; three nieces, four nephews and a special
friend, Janet Gardelio. Mary Ann will be dearly missed and continually loved by
her family and two special sons-in-law, Lloyd Lam and Ronald Mowbray. A funeral
service, conducted by Pastor Ronald Spencer and the Rev. Homer Frazier, will be
held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Elkton.
Burial will follow at the Port Republic Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Memorial
contributions may be made to the church at 18132 Spotswood Trail, Elkton VA
22827.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Apr. 19, 2005
MARY BETTY KNIGHT
Mary Betty Knight, 70, of Asheboro, N.C., was called home to be with our Lord,
on Sunday, April 17, 2005. Born on August 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the
late James C. and Matilda Williams Knight. She was preceded in death by her
brothers; Kenny, Roman, George, Sherman and James Aubrey Knight; two sisters,
Maytriss Ramey and Dorothy Lawson; a niece; Helen Johnson and a nephew, Sherman
Shifflett. She leaves to cherish her memory three brothers, James F. "Buddy"
Knight of Dyke, Larry Knight of North Carolina, Elden Knight of Fredericksburg;
three sisters, Ruby J. Shifflett of Stanardsville, Ruth Knight of Dyke, and Ida
McMullen of North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to express a special thanks to her extended family and
friends in North Carolina, most especially, Marie Moody. She will be sorely
missed by all that were blessed with the opportunity to know and love her. A
funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Evergreen
Church of the Brethren with the Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery, The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this
evening at Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque. Betty, may you rest in peace. We love
you! Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Jan. 18, 1923
MARY F. KNIGHT MORRIS
Mrs. Mary F. Morris died at her home near Lydia Dec. 25, 1922. She was stricken
with a severe stroke on paralysis Dec. 22 and never regained consciousness. She
was a good Christian woman, and will be greatly missed by her many friends. She
was a Miss Knight before her marriage to the late Samuel Lewis Morris, who
departed this life about 18 months ago. Mrs. Morris was a consistent member of
the Episcopal church for more than 20 years. The deceased is survived by five
children, two sons, William Lewis and Marshall Morris, of Lydia, and three
daughters, Mrs. Robert Breeden of Lydia; Mrs. Finks Lawson of Quinque, and Mrs.
Marshall Haney, of Geer; also one brother, Mr. G.W. Knight, of Gordonsville.
Mrs. Morris was tenderly laid to rest at St. James cemetery Dec. 26 in the
presence of a large number of friends who came to pay their tribute of respect.
Rev. Malcolm Taylor, her rector, conducted the committal service. Mrs. Morris
was 65 years old. The family have the deepest sympathy of their many friends in
this sad hour.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 27, 2001
MARY HARRIS KNIGHT
Mary Harris Knight, 86, of Crozet, died Friday, May 25, 2001, in a local
hospital. She was born April 14, 1915, and was the widow of Jacob Aster Knight.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Alva M. Knight Sr.; a
daughter, Beatrice C. Payne; and one grandchild. Survivors include one son,
Stewart "Leroy" Knight and his wife, Betty, of Ruckersville; one daughter,
Dorothy Johnson and her husband, Charles, of Charlottesville; three sisters,
Louise, Minnie, and Lucy; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in
the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Max Green officiating. The
family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at the Sheridan Funeral Home
in Kents Store.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 14, 1986
MARY JANE KNIGHT MORRIS
Mary Jane Knight Morris, 84, of Rt. 1, Stanardsville, died Saturday April 12,
1986 at her home. Born in Greene Co., on July 18, 1901, she was the daughter of
the late Nathaniel and Mollie Morris Knight, and the wife of the late William
Jack Morris. Mrs. Morris was a member of Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren. She
is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Dewey Taylor Jr., of
Stanardsville; one sister. Mr. Everett "Dallie" Morris of Ruckersville; two
granddaughters, Denice E. Gibson, Vonda K. Durrer, one great-grandson,
Christopher Taylor Gibson all of Stanardsville. A funeral service will be
conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren, with the
Rev. Richard Keller and the Rev. Olen Landes officiating, interment will follow
at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, Dyke, Va. The family will receive friends 7
to 8 p.m. this evening at the Teague Hawkins Funeral Home. The family suggest
memorials be in the form of contributions to Pine Ridge Church of the Brethren
Building Fund or the Greene County Rescue Squad.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jul. 29, 1958
MARY LILLIAN MORRIS KNIGHT
STANARDSVILLE – Mrs. Walter Knight, nee Mary Lillian Morris, 48, of Dyke, died
Saturday at a Charlottesville hospital. A native of Greene County, she was the
daughter of David and Bertha Morris of Dyke. Besides her husband and parents,
she leaves 11 children, Mrs. W. H. Morris of Stanardsville, Willard Knight of
Ft. Belvoir, Filbert Knight of Mclean, Mrs. Geraldine Shifflett and Davis Knight
of Charlottesville, and Delphes, Patsy, Densel, Wayne, Gloria Jean and Gerald
Knight, all of Dyke; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Knight of Dyke, Mrs. Thelma
Hachett of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Marie Cogistell of Los Angeles, Calif.; two
brothers, Clayborn Morris of Orange, and David Morris, Jr. of Pennsylvania. A
funeral service was held at 2 p. m. today at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at
Dyke, with burial in the church cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 12. 1987
MARY MORRIS KNIGHT
Mary M. Knight, 85, of Rt. 1 Dyke, VA, died Sunday May 10, 1987 in a local
hospital. Born in Greene County on May 29, 1901 she was the daughter of the late
Lively Scott and Mary Catherine Shifflett Morris. Mrs. Knight was a member of
the Nortonsville Church of God and was a retired salesperson. She made a home in
Dyke with her granddaughter, Mrs. Curtis Shifflett. She is survived by two sons,
James Aubrey Knight of Galaxy and Eldon Ray Knight of Alexander; two sisters,
Maude Shifflett of Dyke and Alice Knight of Charlottesville; 11 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Dorothy Lawson. A funeral service will be conducted 2 P.M.
Wednesday at the Nortonsville Church of God with the Rev. Herman L. Hudson and
the Rev. James Jinks officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the Teague
Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be in the form of contributions to
the American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA. 22901
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
MARY SHIFFLETT KNIGHT
Mary s. Knight, 74, of Earlysville, died Friday, January 27, 1995 at her
residence. Born in Rockingham County on July 31, 1920, she was the daughter of
the late John Wesley Shifflett and Clemmie Morris Shifflett. She was a
homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Doris K. Blanchfield of Waynesboro,
Barbara K. Sandridge of Charlottesville; sons, Wilson E. Knight of Earlysville,
Ronnie L. Knight of Free Union, George H. Knight of Earlysville, with whom she
made her home; a brother, Floyd Shifflett of Stanardsville; two granddaughters
whom she helped raise, Donna and Theresa Morris, a very special daughter-in-law,
Patricia Knight, 15 other grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by the late George Edd Knight and one grandchild, Tammy
Blanchfield Dickerson. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Teague Chapel with Pastor Elbert Conley officiating. Interment will follow
in Evergreen Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Dyke. The family will receive
friends 4 to 5 p.m. this afternoon at the funeral home. The family suggests
memorials to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1290 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville 22901
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Jun. 4, 1951
MOLLIE KNIGHT
Mrs. Mollie Knight, wife of Nathaniel T. Knight, of Earlysville, died yesterday
at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Shiflett
Morris and was 77 years of age. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son,
Joseph Knight, of Remington, and four daughters, Mrs. Mary Morris, of
Stanardsville, Mrs. Lee Anna Shiflett and Mrs. Etha Herring, both of
Earlysville, and Mrs. Everett Morris, of Quinque. Mrs. Knight also leaves two
brothers, David Morris, of Greene, and Kane Morris, of Baltimore and three
sisters, Mrs. Thomas Shiflett of Dyke, Mrs. Clemmie Deane, of Laurel, Md., and
Mrs. Nora Roach of Earlysville. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from the Church of the Brethren at Pine Ridge, the services to be
conducted by the Rev. I.L. Bennett. Interment will follow in the churchyard.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Jul. 25, 2007
MOSES JAMES KNIGHT
Moses James Knight, 103, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2007,
at The Laurels of Charlottesville. Born November 5, 1903, he was the son of the
late William D. and Louretta Morris Knight. He was the husband of Lola Holloway
Knight, whom he married on February 8, 1978. He was preceded in death by
Margaret Mawyer Knight, his wife of 46 years. Also, preceding him in death were
his sisters, Mary Bowen and Adeline Payne; and his brothers: Andrew, Samuel,
Manus, Russell, William, Hampton, and Greaver. Moses was retired from AT&T after
35 years of service. He was an active member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church
and former member of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church. Moses,
affectionately known to everyone as "PAPA", adored, loved, and cherished his
family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives he
touched. Surviving with his wife are his daughters, Catherine Knight Peters and
her husband, Robert "Pete", of Culpeper and June Knight Sandridge, and her
husband, Dan, of Charlottesville. He also leaves five grandchildren: Deborah
Lane Lawrence and her husband, Dave, of Ruckersville, Donna Sandridge Wood and
her husband, Doug, of Earlysville, Stephen Lee Lane and his wife, Sarah, of
Culpeper, Patricia Sandridge Henshaw of Fredericksburg, and Linda Lane Coyle and
her husband, Michael, of Salem. Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren,
Tiffini O'Malley, Bill Henshaw and his wife, Karen, Sarah Wood, Robbie Jenkins,
Daniel Wood and his wife, Natalie, Meagan Lane, Holli Davis, Michael Jenkins,
Jennifer Wood Foster and her husband, Judson, Brian Davis, and Courtney Lane.
Four great-great-grandchildren survive, Brennan O'Malley, Maxwell Henshaw,
Zachary Henshaw, and Callie Wood. Papa also leaves one special nephew, Roger
Deane; and many more close and dear nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to celebrate Papa's life at a 2 p.m. service on
Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 1525 Stoney Point
Rd., Charlottesville. The family will receive friends at the church one hour
prior to the service. Interment will be at Mooreland Baptist Church Cemetery,
2255 Taylors Gap Rd., North Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
a charity of your choice. Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Friends and family may send condolences to hillandwood.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 3, 1959
NATHANIEL T. KNIGHT
EARLYSVILLE - Nathaniel Thomas Knight, 86, of Earlysville, died yesterday at
University Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born in Greene County, son of the
late Thomas and Mary Knight. He is survived by a son, Isaac Joshua Knight of
Remington; four daughters, Mrs. Mary J. Morris of Stanardsville, Mrs. Jessie
Shifflett and Mrs. Charles Herring, both of Earlysville, and Mrs. Dolly Morris
of Ruckersville; a brother, James Frank Knight of Dyke; 10 grandchildren, and 12
great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine
Ridge Church of the Brethren at Earlysville, with burial in the church cemetery.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 16, 1999
NINA SHIFFLETT KNIGHTING
Nina Shifflett Knighting, 89, of Banco, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in
Charlottesville. She was born June 21, 1909, in Madison County. She was the
daughter of the late William Thomas Shifflett and Mary McDaniel Shifflett; and
the wife of the late Wilmer Lee Knighting, Sr. Mrs. Knighting was a member of
the Shiloh Baptist Church at Criglersville. She is survived by a daughter,
Sylvia A. Utz of Madison; four sons, Lee R. Knighting and Wilmer Lee Knighting,
Jr., both of Madison, Homer L. Knighting of Orange and Bobby R. Knighting of
Banco; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and a great great-granddaughter.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at
Shiloh Criglersville Cemetery, conducted by Mr. James Hasse. Preddy Funeral Home
of Madison is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 30, 1975
NORMAN EDWARD KNIGHT
Norman Edward Night, age 53, died Friday November 28th, in Arlington Hospital,
Arlington Virginia. He is survived by his father, Andrew D. Knight of
Charlottesville and the late Alice Lillian Harris Knight. He was a member of the
Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church. In addition to his father, he is survived
by his two daughters, Mrs. Ronald D. Lynch of Charlottesville and Mrs. Franklin
D. Brown of Blacksburg, Virginia; three sisters, Mrs. Mearle K. Connell, Mrs.
Dorothy K. Burgess, Mrs. Lucille K. Cole of Charlottesville; one brother, Everet
Samuel Knight of Louisa; 3 grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held
Monday, December 1st, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery conducted by Rev.
Edward Helms. Hawkins Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
NOTE: Tombstone birth date Dec 09, 1921
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue., Feb. 22, 1994
OLLIE EDWARD KNIGHT
Ollie Edward Knight, 66, of Stanardsville died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994, in a
Charlottesville hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Greene County, a son of
the late Ches and Mary Geer Knight. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Knight;
four daughters, Pauline Pennbrook, Patricia Knight, Barbara Knight and Rhonda
Sharp, all of Alexandria; two sons, Eddie Knight of Alexandria and Ricky Knight
of Charlottesville; three sisters, Eleanor Dunnivan of Madison, Maxine Berry of
Rochelle and Evelyn Shifflett of Stanardsville; three brothers, Winfred Knight
of Martinsburg, W.Va., Bobby Knight of Orange and Thurman Knight of
Stanardsville; a special friend, Edna Roach; three grandchildren; and a number
of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque with the Rev. Owen Preston officiating.
Interment will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends from
7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Raymond O. Shifflett
Jr., Royce Dunnivan, Benjamin Berry, Larry Knight, Wayne Knight and Roman
Knight.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
PATRICIA KNIGHT
Patricia Ann Slaughter Knight, 59, of Stanardsville, passed away Tuesday, Feb.
17, 1998, in Stanardsville. She was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Charlottesville, a
daughter of the late James William and Frances Gilbert Slaughter. She is
survived by her husband, J. T. Knight, Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly
Knight Gentry and Butch Gentry, all of Stanardsville; two sisters, Duane Maughan
and her husband, Moe, and Natalie Slaughter of Aleandria. Mrs. Knight was a
member of Swift Run Baptist Church and the Rebecca Lodge. Mrs. Knight and her
husband are owners and operators of the Spotswood Trail Emporium. A funeral will
be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment
at Holly Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Mark Holder will officiate. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 28, 1988
PEARL J. KNIGHT SHIFLETT
Pearl J. Knight Shiflett, 92, of Route 1, Barboursville, died Tuesday, Dec 27,
1988, in Aroda Nursing Home. She was born May 25, 1896 in Greene County, the
daughter of the late James Mitchell Knight and Lea Anna Jollett Knight. Her
husband was the late William Harvey Shiflett. She is survived by three
daughters, Reba Gentry and Catherine Morris, both of Baltimore and Charlotte
Lilly of Charlottesville; three sons, Ollie M. Shiflett of Baltimore; Ulysses E.
Shiflett of Barboursville; and William Harvey Shiflett Jr. of Charlottesville; a
sister, Lonnie Jenks of Remington; two brothers, Clyde H. Knight of Dyke and
Isaac F. Knight of Baltimore; 20 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Elsie M. Shiflett; a son, Isaac B.
Shiflett; three brothers, James F. Knight, Edward C. knight and William L.
Knight; and four sisters; Eliza Gibson, bertha Knight, Maybelle Shiflett and
Victoria Shiflett. She was a member of Evergreen Church of the Brethren. A
funeral service will be conducted 2 P.M. Friday, Dec. 30 at the Ryan Funeral
Home, Quinque with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Edwin (Buzzy) Deane
will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 Thursday evening at
the funeral home.
The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD, Fri, Jan. 11, 2008
PEARL KNIGHT
KNIGHT, Pearl On January 9, 2008 PEARL KNIGHT (nee Reaser) beloved wife of the
late Guy Knight, devoted mother to her son Guy Knight, Jr. and his wife
Patricia, and to her daughter Loretta Crovo and her husband Howard. Loving
grandmother to three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. She was born and raised in Glenville, WVA. and she was
the youngest of 12 siblings. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the
SCHIMUNEK FUNERAL HOME OF BEL AIR, INC., 610 W. MacPhail Rd. (at route 24) on
Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. where funeral services will be
held on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery.
The Herald-Mail Online, Hagerstown, MD, Wed, Aug. 17, 2005
PEGGY JANE SHIFFLETT KNIGHT MAHONE
JULY 17, 1922-AUG. 14, 2005
HAMPTON, Va. - Peggy Jane Mahone, 83, of 63 Little Back River Road, died Sunday,
Aug. 14, 2005, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va. Born July 17,
1922, in Elkton, Va., she was the daughter of the late General Shifflett and
Pearl Shiflett Shifflett Roach. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Millard T. Knight, and her second husband, Wilmer L. Mahone. She was employed by
Newport News Childrens Dress Factory. She is survived by one daughter, Pat
Caricofe of Hagerstown; two sons, Freddy Knight of Harrisonburg, Va., and Donald
Knight of Hampton; three stepsisters; and three grandsons. She was preceded in
death by one son, Steve Knight; three sisters; one brother; and one grandson. A
private graveside service will be at Rest Haven Cemetery. There will be no
viewing. Arrangements are by Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, Hagerstown.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA,
PHILLIP MCCUE KNIGHT
Phillip McCue Knight, 75, died Sunday in a Charlottesville hospital. He was born
in Greene County, son of the late James F. Knight and Piney N. Knight. He is
survived by his wife; Alice M. Knight of Charlottesville, three daughters; Jean
Hensley of Charlottesville, Stella Mawyer of Staunton, and Doris Knight of
Atlanta, Georgia, three sons; Hansford Knight of Charlottesville, Bill Knight of
Charlottesville and Donald Knight of Florida, one sister; Gertie Shifflett of
Elkton; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a member of
the Brethren Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Evergreen Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Rev.
C. C. Kurtz will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00
tonight at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 6, 2001
PHYLLIS LORRAINE SHIFFLETT KNIGHT
Phyllis Lorraine Knight, 61, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, April 5, 2001,
at her residence. She was born May 11, 1939, in Albemarle County, daughter of
the late Lewis J. and Mittie Shifflett. She also was preceded in death by her
husband, William P. Knight Sr. She is survived by her children, Michael Knight
and his wife, Margaret, of Charlottesville, William Knight and his wife, Mary,
of Louisa, Steve Knight of Charlottesville, and Bruce Knight and his wife,
Tracy, of Charlottesville; one sister, Elizabeth Gentry and her husband,
Charles, of Charlottesville; one brother, Alvin Shifflett and his wife, Nancy,
of Newport News; eight grandchildren, Steve Knight Jr., Brian Knight, Michael
Knight Jr., Crystal Knight, William P. Knight III, Rebecca Ann Knight, Jessica
Lynn Knight and Jamie Brown; and by four great-grandchildren. She leaves behind
many friends and cherished loved ones who will miss her, always. A funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hill & Wood Chapel, with the Rev.
Larry Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Hill
& Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Sep. 11, 1961
PINNIE ANN MORRIS KINGHT
MRS. J. S. Knight
ELKTON - Mrs. Pinnie A. Knight, 86, widow of James S. Knight, died at the
Virginia Mennonite Home Sunday afternoon. She had been a patient there for 21
months. Mrs. Knight was born Jan. 7, 1875 in Greene County, a daughter of the
late Jesse and Polly Ann Shifflett Morris. Mrs. Knight is survived by four
children, Hugh Knight, of St. George; Solomon Knight, Dundalk, Md.: Evaline
Knight, of Stanardsville; and Mrs. Gertrude Shifflett, of Elkton; 18
grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Knight was a member of the Mennonite Church. A funeral service will be held
Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (EST) from the Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke,
Va. The Rev. Harold Lahman will have charge of the services, assisted by the
pastor of the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will
serve as pallbearers and granddaughters will serve as flowerbearers. The body is
now at the Brill Funeral Home but will be taken to the home of her son, Hugh
Knight, of St. George, Monday at 5:00 p.m.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 2, 2002
RAY HAMPTON KNIGHT
Ray Hampton Knight Sr., 49, of Charlottesville, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, in
Charlottesville. Born June 24, 1953, he was the son of Pearl June Harlow and the
late Zeb Hampton Knight. He is survived by his three sons, Ray H. Knight II and
his wife, Betty J. (Jeannie), of Schuyler, Christopher B. Knight and his wife,
Kaylyn (K.K.), of Charlottesville, and Michael S. Knight of Charlottesville;
four sisters, Mary E. Carter (Liz) of Troy, Shirley J. Collins of Georgia,
Patricia J. Velez of Hollywood, Fla., and Charlotte J. Douglas of
Charlottesville; one brother Joe M. Knight of Albemarle; five grandchildren,
Jarrett Knight, Jessica Knight, Cory Marrs, Kelsey Knight and Tyler Knight;
several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Thomas Parmenter. The family
will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at Teague Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Teague
Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the
Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. Teague Funeral Service is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA
RAYMOND E. KNIGHT
Raymond E. Knight, 50, of Baltimore, Md., died Friday, Aug. 23, in a Baltimore
hospital. Born in Maryland on Oct. 4, 1934, he is the son of Angie Shifflett
Knight, of Baltimore, and the late Solomon Knight. Mr. Knight was employed as a
clerk with Bethlehem Steel. In addition to his mother, he is survived by several
cousins. A funeral service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Teague &
Hawkins Chapel, with the Rev. C. C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will be in the
Evergreen Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Dyke, Va. The family will receive
friends from 7-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home, 2260 Ivy Road.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Sep. 27, 2005
RAYMOND EARL KNIGHT
Raymond Earl Knight, 91, went to be with is loved ones on Sunday, Sept. 25,
2005, at Evergreene Nursing Home, Stanardsville, Va. He was born May 18, 1914,
in Greene County, the son of the Rev. Henry G. Knight and Annie Shifflett
Knight. He was preceded in death by one son, Orville Knight; his mother,
Virginia Garrett Knight; five sisters, Nora Snow, Duane Morris, Amanda Sharon,
Effie Snow, Mayne Fadely; three brothers, Howard, John and Arthur Knight. He is
survived by his wife, Gertrude of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Eunice Hester of
Sudley Manor, Manassas; three sons, John and his wife, Sarah, Larry and his
wife, Dinah and Kenny and his wife, Margaret; one daughter, Jurneal and her
husband, George; a special niece, Lorraine "Lola" Meade and many more nieces,
nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss him dearly. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., this evening, at the Ryan Funeral
Home, Quinque. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28,
2005, at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, Dyke, with the Rev. David Brunk and
Dawn Lare officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Ryan
Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements. Note: I think that there is
a mistake in this obit, Virginia was a wife not a mother.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Apr. 3, 2009
REDITH VIRGINIA KNIGHT SMITH
Redith Virginia Smith, 82, of Elkton, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at
Journeys Crossing in Elkton. Mrs. Smith was born March 17, 1927, in Elkton and
was the daughter of the late John R. and Bessie Lee Morris Knight. Redith
retired from General Electric in Maryland, where she worked as a parts inspector
in the Appliances Division. She was also a member of the Mercy Seat Pentecostal
Church in the Tanyard Bridge area of Elkton. On June 5, 1948, she married Floyd
Lee Davis, who preceded her in death in 1976. In 1977 she married the Rev. Owen
Smith, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Robert Lee
Davis of Elkton; three brothers, Arnie Knight, Ervin Knight and Elmer Knight;
two sisters, Gladys Knight Miller and Louise Knight Morris; a granddaughter,
Denise Fray; as well as numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Knight, Dewey Knight and
Wilmer Knight; and four sisters, Flossie Knight, Orie Belle Knight Lam, Margaret
Knight Armentrout and Goldie Knight. Funeral services will be conducted on
Sunday, April 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton with the
Rev. Wayne Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday
evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to
the family by visiting www.kygers.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger
Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Oct. 13, 2003
RICKY NELSON KNIGHT
Ricky Nelson Knight, 45, of Peake Mountain Road, Fulks Run, died Friday, Oct.
10, 2003, from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. Mr. Knight was
born Aug. 31, 1958, and was a son of the late Ruby Hoover Knight and Paul B.
Knight of Fulks Run. He was employed at Rocco Poultry for 10 years and worked at
Cerro Metal in Weyers Cave for the past four years. In addition to his father,
he is survived by a daughter, Melissa Lam of Dayton; three brothers, Speedy
Daniel Knight of Harrisonburg, and Avis Eugene Knight and Ronnie Wayne Knight,
both of Fulks Run; two sisters, Wanda Smith of West Virginia and Carol Jean
Knight of Fulks Run; and two grandchildren. The Revs. Laney Knight and James
Shoemaker will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McMullen Funeral Home
in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at the Mount Clinton Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Jan. 18, 1951
ROBERT HOWARD KNIGHT
Robert Howard Knight, an employee of the State Highway Commission died Jan. 9th
at his home near Pantops, following an extended illness. He was a native of
Greene county, son of the late John Knight and the late Carrie McDaniel Knight,
and was 59 years of age. He married Miss Lieuwillie Meadows, of Greene, who
survives, together with four four daughters, Mrs. Verna Quillon and Mrs. George
Haney, both of Charlottesville; Mrs. J. C. Minter, of Stony Point Road, and Mrs.
R. G. Vogt (of Gordsonville and three sons, Howard Knight, of Milton, Alexander
Knight of Union Mills, and Eugene Knight at home. Mr. Knight also leaves four
sisters, Mrs. Maggie McDaniel of Elkton, Mrs. Lucy Gentry of Washington, Mrs.
Ada Shipley of Baltimore and Miss Verda Knight of Louisana and six brothers,
George Knight, of Hancock, Md., Elmer, James and Willie Knight of Reading, Pa.,
and Otis and Bernard Knight of Charlottesville. The funeral was held Jan. 10 rom
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the services being conducted by
Elder Leroy Snow. Interment followed in Monticello Memorial Park. NOTE: Robert
S. Knight, four four, (, and rom appeared in the original obit.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 12, 1996
ROMAN EARL KNIGHT
Roman Earl Knight, 60, of Stanardsville, died Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at his
home. He was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Madison, a son of the late James Clyde
Knight and Tilda Williams Knight. He is survived by fours sisters, Mary Betty
Knight of Randlam, N.C., Ruby J. Shifflett of Ruckersville, Ruth Joan Knight of
Dyke and Ida Mae McMullen of Louisburg, N.C.; four brothers, Elden Knight of
Alexandria, James F. “Buddy” Knight of Dyke, Larry N. Knight of Whitsett, N.C.,
and James Aubrey Knight of Galax. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by two
sisters, Maytris Ramey and Dorothy Lawson, and three brothers, Sherman Knight,
George Knight and Kenny Knight. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. A
funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Church of the
Brethren, with interment at the church cemetery. The Rev. C. C. Kurtz will
officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Ryan
Funeral Chapel in Quinque.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Sep. 28, 2007
RONNIE WAYNE KNIGHT
Ronnie Wayne Knight, 52, of 4493 Peake Mountain Road, Fulks Run, died Thursday,
Sept. 27, 2007, at his home. Mr. Knight was born Feb. 11, 1955, in Rockingham
County and was the son of Paul Knight of Fulks Run and the late Ruby Hoover
Knight. He worked for Marvel Poultry and Perdue Poultry for many years and most
recently gathered eggs for the John Stone Farm. He was a member of Peake
Pentecostal Church. Surviving in addition to his father are two brothers, Speedy
Knight of Harrisonburg and Avis Knight of Fulks Run; and two sisters, Wanda
Knight of Brandywine, W.Va., and Carol Knight of Fulks Run. The Revs. Lancy
Knight and tom Brown will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at the McMullen
Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg. Burial will be in the Mount Clinton
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA
ROSE BELL SHIFLETT KNIGHT
Mrs. Rose Knight, wife of Mr. Lawrence Knight, died at her home near Beldor,
Feb. 15, 1935. She had been ill with pneumonia only a few days. She was the
daughter of General and Rebecca Shiflett of the Wyatt Mountain section. She was
a member of the Episcopal Church. She was 44 years old. Mrs. Knight leaves the
following children. Mr. Warner Shiflett of Boonesville and Earl, Frank, Grady
and Rose Ellen, at home. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Shiflett, two
sisters, Mrs. Lewis Morris and Mrs. William Shiflett, of free union; three
brothers, Mr. Herbert Shiflett of Craigsville; Zetta and Tavy Shiflett of Wyatt
Mountain, as well as her husband. Mrs. Knight was laid to rest in Pine's Church
cemetery. A host of friends and relatives were present. The funeral service was
conducted by Rev. H. S. Knight and Capt. Tom Moss. Mr. Brill, of Elkton, was the
undertaker. Mr. Knight at the time was very ill with Plural pneumonia. His
mother, Mrs. Phinnie Knight, of Pirkey, was with him. Note: Actual burial is in
Evergreen Cemetery Dyke, VA.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, May 16, 1991
RUBY WALTON KNIGHT
Ruby Walton Knight, 85, of Boonesville died Monday, May 13, 1991, at her home.
Born Dec. 28, 1905, she was a daughter of the late James Thomas and Lucy Rubush
Walton. Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil R. Knight; a
sister, Edith W. Davis; and three brothers, Minor M. Walton, Nelson E. Walton
and Baby Joe Walton. Mrs. Knight is survived by one foster daughter, Vergie
Spears, and 10 foster sons, Lawrence and Sanford Kephart, William, Robert and
John Spears and Frank Gibson, all at home, Richard Garrison of Baltimore, Md.,
Charles Knight of Shenandoah, Jackie Via of Grottoes and Bobby Ray Knight of
Alexandria. She is also survived by six sisters, Helen W. Hall, Pauline W.
Corbin and Kathleen W. Lamb, all of Crozet, Nellie W. Ford and Alease W. Bruce,
both of Boonesville and Sophie W. Young of Mt. Crawford, and one brother,
Raymond L. Walton of Westminister, Md. Mrs. Knight had no children of her own,
however, in the past four decades, she and her late husband opened their homes
and hearts to 35 boys and one girl who were in the care. Mrs. Knight, a lifelong
member of the Episcopal Church, was a 1925 graduate of Blue Ridge School. She
received her higher education from the University of Virginia. From the late
1920s through the 1030s, she taught in public and Episcopal Mission Schools at
Prize Hill, Blackwell’s Hollow, Wyatt’s Mountain, Gentry Elementary, Mutton
Hollow, Haneytown, Simmons Gap, Bacon Hollow and Corbin Hollow in Madison
County. Mrs. Knight spent her life teaching and ministering to the people she
loved in rural Greene and Madison counties. She was instrumental in having the
schools in many rural areas accredited by the State Board of Education. She was
also instrumental in getting the roads in many formerly inaccessible areas
upgraded and taken into the state road maintenance system. In addition, her
efforts brought electricity and better health care to many isolated communities
where she served. In the mid-1940s, she and her husband, with the assistance of
their beloved Bishop W. Roy Mason, established Christ Church Episcopal Mission
on High Top Mountain, Greene County, where she served as teacher, minister,
social worker and friend until her retirement from service in the Episcopal
Church in 1956. She ended her teaching career at the Dyke Public Elementary
School, Greene County, where she taught children and grandchildren of many of
her former students. Following her retirement from teaching, she returned to her
home community in Boonesville, where she continued to care for foster children.
She will be remembered as a gentle person who loved the Lord and her fellow man.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in Prize Hill Church,
Boonesville. The Rev. Alexander Livesay, the Rev. Merle Beacny and the Rev.
Herbert Parker will preside. The family will receive friends at Teague Funeral
Home from 7-8 p.m. today. The family requests memorial contributions be given to
Prize Hill Church Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 50, Free Union 22940 or to
Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188 Crozet 22932.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Dec. 11, 1993
RUTH ROACH KNIGHT
Ruth Roach Knight, 66, of Charlottesville died Friday, Dec. 10, 1993 in a local
hospital. Born in Greene County on April 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the
late William L. and Mary Ann Roach. She was the wife of Joseph L. Knight for 43
years before his death in 1989. Mrs. Knight retired from Frank Ix & Sons after
43 years of service. She was also a member of Cecil Mission Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her two children Larry Knight and Peggy Woodson of
Charlottesville; three brothers, Wilbert, Leroy and Theodore Roach, all of
Stanardsville, one sister, Laura Morris of Elkton; six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kimberly
Kay Knight and two sisters, Charlottes Shifflett and Margie Jean Roach. Funeral
services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Teague Chapel with Johnny
Roach officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Teague Funeral Home.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Aug. 4, 1966
SAMUEL KNIGHT
Samuel Knight, 71, of Scottsville died Sunday, July 31, 1966, at a
Charlottesville nursing home after an extended illness. Born in Greene County on
May 20, 1895, he was a son of the late William D. and Loreta Morris Knight. He
was a retired employee of American Telephone and Telegraph and an Army veteran
of World War I. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Augusta Emrich Knight; a daughter, Mrs.
Janet Tunstall of Peoria, Ill., four brothers, Andrew D. Knight, Moses J.
Knight, and Hampton Knight all of Charlottesville, and Greever Knight of
Greensboro, N C. a sister, Mrs. Adelaide K. Payne of Fredricksburg, and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon Wednesday,
August 3, at two o’clock at Hill and Irving Chapel with burial in Riverview
Cemetery.
The Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA, Jun. 22, 2003
SHELLY LOPEZ KNIGHT
Knight - Shelley Lopez Knight, A Former U.S. Customs Employee Passed Away On
June 19, 2003. The Lives She Has Touched Include Her Loving Husband, Keith
Knight. Her Beloved Daughter, Amy Shifflett and Her Angel, The Late Brian
Knight. Her Devoted Mother, Helen Parks-Morvant. Her Father Burke Lopez and
Stepfather, Bob Morvant. Cherished Sister Of Wendy Martinez, Lori Juneau, Terry
And David Lopez. Mother-In-Law Of Robert Shifflett. Grandmother Of Sarah
Shifflett. Daughter-In-Law Of Janie and The Late W.D. Knight. Sister-In-Law Of
Moe Martinez, David Juneau And Laura And Rhonda Lopez. Mrs. Knight Is Survived
By Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, And Nephews. She Leaves Many Lifelong Friends
Touched By Her Loving Personality. Mrs. Knight Was An Active Member Of The New
Orleans Track Club And A Red Hat Member Of The Chapeaux Rouge D'orleans. Age 52
Years. Born In Gretna, Louisiana And Resided In Covington, Louisiana Since 1979.
Relatives And Friends On The Family Are Invited To Attend The Mass Of Christian
Burial From The Chapel Of Mothe Funeral Homes, Inc., 2100 Westbank Expressway,
Harvey, Louisiana On Tuesday, June 24, 2003 At 1:00 Pm. Interment Will Follow In
Westlawn Cemetery In Gretna, Louisiana. Visitation At The Funeral Home On
Tuesday Morning, June 24, 2003 From 11:00 Am Until Mass Time. In Lieu Of
Flowers, Donations May Be Made To The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Of New
Orleans, 3636 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 In Memory Of
Mrs. Knight. Information: 366-4343 Times Picayune 06-22-2003
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 7, 1967
SHELTON M. KNIGHTING
CULPEPER - Shelton Morris Knighting of Alexandria was killed Sunday in an
automobile accident on U.S. 29 in Fauquier County. He was 50. Born July 7, 1917,
in Madison County, he was the son of Mrs. Bertha Smith Knighting of Culpeper and
the late John N. Knighting. Mr. Knighting is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jean
Knighting; three sons, William N. Knighting of Alexandria, Will Rogers Knighting
of Arlington and Paul D. Knighting of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Purcell
Woodson of Crozet and Miss Ella Knighting of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Mrs.
Charles Fitzgerald of Arlington; and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be at
2 p.m. tomorrow at the Etland Methodist Church, with burial in the church
cemetery. Clore Funeral Home of Culpeper is in charge of arrangements.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Dec. 3, 1964
SOLOMON KNIGHT
Solomon Knight of Dundalk 67, died Thursday, November 26, 1964, in a Baltimore
hospital. A retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp. he was a native of Greene
County, born April 9, 1897, son of James Knight and Pinnie Morris Knight. He
leaves his wife, Angie L. Shifflett Knight; a son, Raymond E. Knight of Dundalk;
two sisters; Mrs. Gertie Shifflett of Elkton and Mrs. Eveline Knight of
Stanardsville; and one brother Hugh Knight of Dyke. Funeral services were held
Monday at two o’clock in Preddy’s Funeral Chapel with Burial in Evergreen Church
Cemetery at Dyke.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Nov. 6, 2007
STEWART LEE KNIGHT
Stewart "Lee" "Leroy" Knight, 73, of Ruckersville died Monday, November 5, 2007,
at his residence. He was born September 25, 1934, in Charlottesville and was the
son of the late Jacob Knight and Mary Harris Knight. He was also preceded in
death by a daughter, Glinda Knight; a sister, Beatrice Payne; and a brother,
Alva Knight. He is survived by his wife Betty J. Knight of Ruckersville; two
daughters, Cathy Collier and her husband, Hollas, and Wanda Gibson all of
Ruckersville; a sister, Dorothy Johnson and her husband, Charles, of
Charlottesville; four grandchildren, Amanda Clemmons of Esmont, Sarah and Trey
Clemmons, both of Scottsville, and Tristan Gibson of Ruckersville; one
great-grandson, Jonathan Staton Jr.; six nieces, three nephews, three dear
friends, Kim Hicks, Tracey Dean and Elmer "Boy Blue" Deane, along with many
other special friends and family. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with
interment at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville. Pastor Terry Jewell will
officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November
6, 2007, at the funeral home.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Oct. 11, 2006
SYLVIA KNIGHT MORRIS
Sylvia Morris Knight, 87, of Dyke, passed away at Winterhaven Assisted Living on
Tuesday, October 10, 2006. She was born on November 25, 1918, in Greene County.
She was the daughter of the late David D. Morris, Sr. and Bertha S. Morris. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Knight;
two sisters, Lillian Knight and Thelma Mundy; two brothers, Clayburn Morris and
Edward Morris; two infant siblings; and a grandson, Ivan Jinks. Sylvia has been
a member of the Nortonsville Church of God most of her adult life and was very
active in the church in her younger years. Mrs. Knight worked for many years as
a seamstress in various stores in Charlottesville. Mom's love of the farm and
outdoors was evident in her work in her garden and yard. Her children and
grandchildren looked forward to Sunday dinner as much as she enjoyed having all
of her family around. She is survived by three daughters, Merium K. Jinks and
her husband, Jim, of Dyke, Marie K. Palmer and her husband, Jim, of Dyke, and
Charlotte K. Powell and her husband, Calvin, of Stanardsville. She also leaves
to cherish her memory, five granddaughters, Lisa Hastings and her husband,
James, Kelly Woolford and her husband, Eric "Peanut", Iva Bare, Kristie
Shifflett and her husband, Robbie, and Kim Norford and her husband, Matt. She is
also survived by 14 great-grandchildren who she dearly loved; one brother, David
D. Morris Jr. and his wife, Grace, of Ruckersville; one sister, Marie Pope and
her husband, Burrell, of Wenatchee, Washington; and a number of nieces and
nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2006, at
the Nortonsville Church of God, 1505 Simmons Gap Road, Dyke, with Pastor David
Allison officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at
Nortonsville Church of God. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks
to the staff at Winterhaven Assisted Living, Hospice of the Piedmont, Dr.
Chesler and our church family. The family welcomes flowers but suggests that
memorial contributions be made to Nortonsville Church of God Building Fund, 1505
Simmons Gap Road, Dyke, VA 22935 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road
Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Feb. 2, 2004
TED KNIGHT
Ted Knight, 81, a resident of 7117 Tiger Camp Road, Port Republic, died Jan. 30,
2004, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for the
past two months. Mr. Knight was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Rockingham County, and
was the son of the late Jack and Cliffie Caldwell Knight. Mr. Knight lived and
worked in the community for 34 years. He served in the United States Army during
World War II. On May 5, 1972, he married Mary Ann Morris Knight, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Harry Morris, Harrisonburg, and Robert Morris and
wife, Joyce, Waynesboro; five daughters, Doris Lamb and husband, Donnie,
Staunton, Shirley Foltz and husband, Eddie, Elkton, Barbara Lam and husband,
Lloyd, Port Republic, Sarah Blackwell and husband, Rex, Staunton, and Patricia
Mowbray and husband, Ronald, Port Republic; three sisters, Lorraine Boone,
Gladys Knight, and Thelma Brooks, all of Fulks Run; two brothers, the Rev. Laney
Knight and Paul Knight, both of Fulks Run; 11 grandchildren; a number of
great-grandchildren and a number of loving nieces and nephews, including a
special niece, Cindy Morris. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by a daughter,
Ruby Halterman, and a brother, Ralph Knight. The Revs. James Shoemaker and Homer
Frazier will conduct a funeral service Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the McMullen Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Mount Clinton Cemetery. The family will
receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 at the McMullen Funeral Home,
Harrisonburg.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Dec. 1, 1983
THOMAS JEFFERSON KNIGHT
Thomas Jefferson Knight, 74, of Orange, formerly of Gordonsville, died Nov. 29,
in Orange. He was born June 9, 1909, in Greene County, son of the late George W.
and Loucetta Deane Knight. A member of the Gordonsville United Methodist Church
and retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Jessie Barnard Knight of Orange.
Funeral services will be held today at 2:00 p.m. from Preddy Funeral Home
Chapel, Gordonsville. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev.
Dennis Perry officiating.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Nov. 7, 2006
VERA JUANITTA LONG KNIGHT
Vera Juanitta Long Knight, 58, of 4515 Peake Mountain Road in Fulks Run, died
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, where
she had lived for two months. Mrs. Knight was born May 16, 1948, in Rockingham
County, and was the daughter of the late Theodore Bryan and Taga McLean Long Jr.
She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1967. She was a homemaker and was
employed at the H.D. Lee Company for 20 years. Survivors include her husband,
Avis Eugene Knight; a daughter, Kimberly Knight of Fulks Run; two sons,
Christopher Knight of Hinton, and Theodore Bryan Knight of Fulks Run and six
grandchildren. The Rev. Laney Knight and James Shoemaker will conduct the
funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial
will follow at the Mount Clinton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
7-8 this evening at the funeral home.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Mar. 14, 1929
VICTORIA ANN KNIGHT SHIFFLETT
Mrs. Martin Shiflett
Mrs. Martin Shiflett died Feb. 1, 1929, after an illness of three days, age 40
years. She had been a member of the Brethren church for more than 22 years, and
was always a faithful worker. Although she became separated from her church she
still retained her devotion to it in the community where she lived. She was much
devoted to her home, her family, her parents, brothers, sisters and friends. She
was indeed a loyal friend, a good mother and wife. Mrs. Shiflett was before
marriage Miss Victoria Ann Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Knight, of
Nortonsville. She is survived by her husband and seven children, four boys and
three girls, Mr. Dewey Shiflett, of Baltimore; Norman, Ernest and Clifford
Shiflett at home; Mrs. Jessie Morris, of Burnleys, and Vessie and Airline
Shiflett, at home; four sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Ben Shiflett of Burnleys;
Mrs. Josh Knight, of Quinque; Mrs. Mabel Shiflett, of Pirkey; Mrs. Pearl
Shiflett, of Nortonsville; Messrs. Clyde and James Knight, of March; Will
Knight, of Profit; Isaac Knight, of Baltimore, and Ed Knight, of
Charlottesville. The body was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. H.S.
Knight conducted the funeral service in the presence of a large number of
sorrowing friends and relatives. She enjoyed life greatly, but God in His wise
providence saw fit to take her from us by whom she shall never be forgotten. Our
hearts are heavy and our sorrows are great, but we must trust in our God Who
doeth all things well. Written by Her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Morris.
Unknown Newspaper
VICTORIA SHIFFLETT KNIGHT
Victoria Shifflett Knight, 94, died Saturday evening at Virginia Mennonite Home,
where she had lived five years. Mrs. Knight, who had been ill eight years, was
born Sept 2, 1887, at Brock Gap and was a daughter of the late Hiram Banks and
Ellen Crawford Shifflett. She was a member of Gospel Hill Mennonite Church and
attended Church of God of Prophecy in Harrisonburg. On Aug. 15, 1903, she
married Lanzy P. Knight, who died June 6, 1947. Surviving are three sons, Ernest
Knight of McGaheysville and Charles and Marion Knight, both of Harrisonburg; six
daughters, Florence Parks, Gernie Rhinehart and Ethel Wilfong, all of
Harrisonburg, Molly Smith of Park View, Frances Casidy of Mount Solon and Margie
Wilfong of Richmond; 27 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and several
great-great-grandchildren.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Apr. 30, 1974
WALTER C. KNIGHT
Walter Clark Knight, 78, of Dyke died Monday en route to a Charlottesville
hospital. He was a native of Greene County and husband of the late Lillian M.
Knight. Surviving are four sons, Walter W. Knight of Alexandria, Thelbert W
Knight of Falls Church, Delford Knight of Earlysville and Jarrell Knight of
Charlottesville; six daughters, Mrs. Wilbert Morris of Stanardsville, Mrs.
Sterling Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Clyde French, Mrs. Richard Albert and Mrs.
William Lang Jr., all of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Henry Powell of Orange; two
brothers, Homer and Harman Knight, both of Dyke; four sisters, Mrs. Josie
Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Frankie Shifflett of Earlysville, Mrs. Katie Shifflett
of Stanardsville and Mrs. Emma Morris of Washington, D.C.; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Olivet Church near Dyke
with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the
Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight.
The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA
WESLEY KNIGHT
Wesley Knight, a venerable and respected citizen of the Burnley community, died
July 25, 1935, at his home. Mr. Knight was an active and useful citizen and
lived uprightly. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. His funeral was
held at home and largely attended. Rev. Henry S. Knight conducted the service
and burial was in Cedar Grove church cemetery. Active pallbearers were Dewey,
Gionning and Norman Shiflett, Bee Snow, Elmer Southard and Charlie Oliver;
flower bearers, Misses Ruby and Ruth Breeden, Bessie Shiflett, Mary Lamb,
Jeanette Seiler and Ethila Cook. Mr. Hollis M. Jarrell and the R.N. Stephens
funeral service laid Mr. Knight nicely away. Besides his widow Mr. Knight leaves
two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Morris, of Earlysville, and Mrs. Mary Geer, of
Charlottesville.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Dec. 11, 2002
WESS KNIGHT
Wess Knight, of Stanardsville, went home to be with the lord, Tuesday, Dec. 10,
2002, with his loving family by his side. Before his departure he shared his
vision of "seeing a river as clear as crystal." We look forward to having our
family reunited there someday. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mary;
two sons, Wess Knight and Kevin Knight and his wife, Amber; five daughters and
son-in-laws, Cathy and L.A. Eppard, Norma and Anthony Branham, Ann and Roger
Spencer, Gwen and Bunkey Maupin and Nancy and Alvin Deane; 14 grand children;
one great-grandchild; six brothers, Jesse, Casper, Marvin, Elvin, Lyman and
Alton Knight; five sisters, Lizzie Long, Eunice Deane, Helen Cabel, Lorene Simms
and Katherine Branel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Allie
Knight; a sister, Lelia Snow; and four brothers, Glenwood, Parker, Lindsay and
Haywood Knight. A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at the Ryan
Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment at Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Dennis
Collier will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today
at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to
Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200,
Charlottesville, Va. 22911.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 26, 2011
WILLIAM NORRIS KNIGHTING SR.
William Norris Knighting Sr., 72, of Troy, was taken from us suddenly on Monday,
January 24, 2011, after battling cancer. He was preceded in death by his father,
Shelton Norris Knighting Sr.; and three children, Shelton Norris Knighting Jr.,
William Norris Knighting Jr. and Lori Davis. He leaves behind to cherish his
memory, his mother, Odessa Knighting of Troy; stepfather, Edsol Mays of Troy;
three daughters; Felicia Knighting of Scottsville, Joyce Anderson of Fluvanna
and Sharron Gibson of Georgia; three sons, Terry Lewis of Ohio, Timmy Polson of
Richmond, and Michael Davis of Fork Union. A very special son-in-law, Michael
Hicks of Scottsville; two sisters, Carole Woodson of Troy and Ellen Brown of
Wirtz; two brothers, Roger Knighting of Snow Hill, North Carolina, and Paul
Knighting of Wilson, North Carolina; countless grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service will be held at
the family home place.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Apr. 8, 2003
WILMER LEE KNIGHTING, JR.
Wilmer Lee Knighting Jr., 72, of Madison, died Saturday, April 5, 2003, at the
Autumn Care of Madison. Born August 24, 1930, in Criglersville, he was the son
of the late Wilmer Lee Knighting Sr., and Nina Shifflett Knighting. Mr.
Knighting was a Marine veteran of the Korean War and loved to hunt and fish. He
is survived by one daughter, Linda McPeak and her husband, Gary of Madison; one
son, Wilmer Lee Knighting III, of Madison; three brothers, Leroy Knighting and
Bobby Knighting, both of Criglersville, and Homer Knighting of Greene; one
sister, Sylvia Utz of Criglersville; three grandchildren, Daniel Lloyd Jr.,
Kevin Lee Knighting, and Brian Edward Knighting, all of Madison. Graveside
funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at the
Criglersville Cemetery, conducted by Mr. McKinley Jenkins. The family will
receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home in Madison.
The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, May 30, 1968
WINFORD WAYNE KNIGHT
Winford Knight Dies In Elkton Crash
Winford Wayne Knight, 23, of Elkton died Saturday, May 25, 1968, in a single-car
accident on US 340 about one mile north of Elkton. A native of Greene County, he
was born February 12, 1945, the son of John Walter Knight and the late Mrs.
Lillian Morris Knight. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lorraine Morris Knight; a
step-daughter; Ginger Morris of Elkton; four brothers: Sgt. Walter W. Knight of
El Paso, Texas, Jarrell Knight of Charlottesville, Delford Knight of
Earlysville, and Thelbert Knight of Arlington; and six sisters: Mrs. Wilbert
Morris of Stanardsville, Mrs. Sterling Shifflett of Dyke, Mrs. Henry Powell of
Orange, and Mrs. Clyde French, Mrs. Richard Albert and Mrs. William Lang of
Charlottesville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 28, at two
o’clock at the Evergreen Church of the Brethren, Dyke, with burial in the church
cemetery.
Newspaper unknown
WINSTON KNIGHT
Winston Knight, 27, of Stanardsville died Friday, July 30, 1976, in
Charlottesville. Born in Greene County, he was the son of Jesse G. and Ruby Mae
Knight of Stanardsville. Besides his parents, Mr. Knight is survived by two
daughters, Elizabeth D. Knight and Tina Michelle Knight, both of Stanardsville;
one brother, Samuel Knight of Stanardsville; two sisters, Thelma Knight and
Velma Knight, both of Stanardsville. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday
at the First Bible Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Mt. Herman Mennonite
Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Ryan Funeral Home of Quinque.
Mr. Knight was the husband of the late Gail Diane Knight.
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