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AUBREY L. MOWBRAY
Aubrey Lee Mowbray, 81, Route 4, Elkton, died April 6, 1996, at his home. He had
been in failing health for the past several months. Mr. Mowbray was born Jan.
16, 1915, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Andrew C. and Stella
Trainer Mowbray. He attended the Episcopal Church and had been employed at
DuPont and Merck before becoming disabled. Surviving are his wife, Beulah
Campbell Mowbray; two sons, George A. Mowbray, Glen Allen and Russell S. Smith,
Elkton; five daughters, Betty Z. Hopkins, Greenville, S.C., Audrey E. Jones
Albuquerque, N.M., M. Gwendolyn Besendorfee, Dillwyn and Shirley R. Hammer and
Joyce C. McDonaldson, both of Elkton, three sisters Ruth McDonald, Covington,
Eva Raynes, Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community, Harrisonburg and Edith
Shifflett, Dayton; 25 grandchildren; and a number of Great and
great-great-grandchildren. The Rev. Stuart C. Wood will conduct the funeral at 2
p.m. Tuesday at the Elkton Chapel of the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton. The family will receive friends 7:30-8:30
p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made tot he
Elkton Rescue Squad.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 20, 2006
BERNICE ELIZABETH MOWBRAY
Mrs. Bernice Elizabeth Mowbray, 74, of Grottoes, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va. Mrs. Mowbray was born in
Harrisonburg, Va. on Oct. 16, 1932, and was a daughter of the late Owen Marshall
and Margaret Elizabeth (Koogler) Riggleman Fries. She worked as a Line Inspector
at Marshalls in Bridgewater, retiring with 16 years of service and had worked at
Sancar of Harrisonburg for 20 years. She was a member of Grace Memorial
Episcopal Church in Port Republic, Va. She was united in marriage Oct. 25, 1947,
to Oliver Mowbray of Port Republic, who survives. Surviving in addition to her
husband, are three daughters and their husbands, Rose Good and Larry of
Harrisonburg, Dianne Guthrie and Gary, Gloria Lucas and Daniel, all of Grottoes;
two sons and their wives, Oliver Mowbray Jr. and Bonnie, William Mowbray and
Linda, all of Grottoes; two sisters, Phyllis Hartman of Conroe, Texas, Linda
Helmick of North Carolina; one brother, Jack Fries of Harrisonburg. Nine
grandchildren also survive, Christopher Mowbray, Melinda Smith, Anthony Mowbray,
Jason Good, Matthew Good, Nathan Mowbray, Adrenna Lucas, Megan Lucas, Grace
Guthrie, and six great-grandchildren. A special caregiver, Veronica Kisamore of
Hawaii. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Riggleman. A funeral
service will be conducted at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Port Republic, Va.
at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, with the Rev. Stuart Wood officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family
will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at the Johnson Funeral Service in
Grottoes from 7-8 p.m.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat, Apr. 9, 2005
CHARLES WILSON MOWBRAY
Funeral services for Charles Wilson "Charlie" Mowbray, 88, of Elkton, will be
held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Upper Room Church near Elkton. The Rev. Johnny Hensley
will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the Elk Run Cemetery. Mr.
Mowbray died April 7, 2005, at his home. Mr. Mowbray was born Sept. 10, 1916, at
Bear Lithia near Elkton, and was the son of the late Jacob G. "Jake" Mowbray and
Lillie Williams Mowbray. He served in the United States Army during World War II
and worked for Asplundh Tree Company for a number of years. He worked at Merck &
Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1979. After retiring he continued to work for
himself, trimming trees until he was 86 years old. He was a member of the Upper
Room Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. On April 25, 1936, he married Pearl
Mowbray, who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Wilson "Leroy" Mowbray and
wife, Jeanette, Donald B. Mowbray, Lenard G. Mowbray and wife, Sharon, Jerry W.
Mowbray, Keith E. Mowbray and wife, Judy, all of Elkton; a sister, Mattie
Mowbray, Elkton; 10 grandchildren, Bobby Breeden, Brandy D. Webb, Brenda A.
Leazenby and husband, Brian, Wilson R. Lam, Manuel L. Lam and wife, Tina, Diana
F. McAlister and husband, Danny, Timothy B. B. Mowbray and wife, Melinda, Angela
L. Mowbray-Parker and husband, John, Beth A. Mowbray and fiancé, Chuck, Hannah
V. Mowbray; seven great-grandchildren, Joshua L. Lam, Samantha M. Lam, Matthew
S. Mowbray, Chandra M. Lucas, Tyler B. Mowbray, Nicoya J. Mowbray-Parker, Kellie
N. Mowbray; one great-great-grandchild, Brooke L. Mowbray. Mr. Mowbray was
preceded in death by a daughter, Connie E. Lam, and a daughter-in-law, Delores
Mowbray, and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Mowbray will be taken to the
Upper Room Church, where the family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. today
(Saturday). Friends may also call at the Mowbray home at any time. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Upper Room Church, P.O. Box 6, Elkton, VA
22827. Services entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Dec. 27, 2005
CHARLOTTE JEAN MOWBRAY
Charlotte Jean Mowbray, 64, of Red Brush Road in Elkton, died Friday, Dec. 23,
2005, in the emergency room at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.
Mrs. Mowbray was born Feb. 15, 1941, in Shenandoah, and was the daughter of the
late Howard T. and Beulah Short Shifflett. She was a lifetime resident of this
area and was a member of the Lily of the Valley Church and Shenandoah Crafters.
She was a cook at Elkton Middle School for 22 years and was a part-time cook at
Elkton and McGaheysville Elementary schools. She was also employed with Effie
Dorrough at Floral Expression in Shenandoah. On March 18, 1958, she married
Ralph J. Mowbray, who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Chet Mowbray
of Elkton and Todd Mowbray of Shenandoah; a brother, Clemeth Shifflett of
Shenandoah; a grandson raised in her home, Erek Mowbray; and two
step-granddaughters. The Rev. L. J. Campbell will conduct the funeral 2 p.m.
today at the Lily of the Valley Church. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton,
VA 22827. Arrangements are by the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. The casket will
be closed.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Nov. 19, 1947
DANIEL F. MOWBRAY
Daniel F. Mowbray, retired farmer, died at 8 o'clock last night at his home at
Free Union, following an illness of several weeks. He was a native of Culpeper
County, son of the late Lewis and Sarah Crawford Mowbray, and was 87 years of
age. He married Miss Polly Herring, who died some years ago. Surviving are two
daughters, Miss Flora Mowbray, of this city, and Mrs. Lelia Martin, of
Martinsville, and four sons, R.T. and G.E. Mowbray, of Richmond; W.M. Mowbray of
Free Union, and W.W. Mowbray, of Portsmouth. There are 14 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Mr. Mowbray also leaves one brother, Robert Mowbray, and
two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Munger and Mrs. Willie Shifflett, all of Rockingham
County. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Wesley
Chapel, near Free Union, and interment will follow in the churchyard.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 3, 2001
DENNIS FRANKLIN MOWBRAY, JR.
Dennis Franklin Mowbray Jr. passed away Thursday Nov. 1, 2001 at the Cedars
Nursing Home. Born Aug. 4, 1921 son of Dennis F. Mowbray Sr. and Flora Mowbray.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Elsie M. Mowbray. He is
survived by sister, Dorothy M. Williford; brother, Vernon R. Mowbray; a neice,
Carolyn Walker of Advance, N.C.; nephew, Charles pace, Kirkland, Wash.;
sister-in-law, Mary Lee Morris and a number of cousins. He was a member of the
First United Methodist Church, Virginia Student Aid Foundation and a long-time
loyal football fan. He was associated with D.F. Mowbray & Sons, painting
contractor for many years in Charlottesville. Graveside services will be held at
3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001 at Monticello Memorial Park. The family would like
to thank Cedars Nursing Home and many thanks to Dr. Cho. Memorials may be sent
to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 101 E. Jefferson St.,
Charlottesville, VA 22902, or the American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Dr.,
Charlottesville, VA 22901. Hill and Wood Funeral home is in charge of the
arrangements.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sat. Apr. 17, 2004
DENNIS LEE MOWBRAY
Dennis Lee "Buster" Mowbray, age 68, died on Friday, April 16, 2004, at his
residence in Elkton. Mr. Mowbray was born Jan. 30, 1936, in Harrisonburg, and
was the son of the late Percy Mowbray and Grace (Crawford) Meadows of Elkton. He
retired from Packaging Corporation of America. A lot of his enjoyment included
his love of bluegrass music and spending time with his horses. He was a great
husband, father and grandfather. Other than his mother, survivors include his
wife of 42 years, Vivian Mowbray; two sons, Derrick Mowbray of Elkton and Greg
Mowbray of Grottoes; one daughter, Cassandra Deane of Grottoes; two brothers,
Bucky Mowbray of Alexandria and Gary Mowbray of Broadway; one sister, Wanda
Baker of Mount Crawford; eight grandchildren and two foster grandchildren. Two
brothers, Robert "Bobby" Mowbray and Kermit "Kermy" Mowbray, preceded Mr.
Mowbray in death. A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Alvin Dovel
and Rev. Jimmy Kite on Sunday, April 18, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Souls Harbor
Church in Elkton. The burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery. The family will
receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rockingham Memorial Hospital, 235 Cantrell
Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801, or to the Elkton Rescue Squad, 20871 Blue
and Gold Drive, Elkton, Virginia 22827.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Apr. 5, 2005
DERRICK MOWBRAY
Derrick Mowbray, 42, of Elkton, died April 3, 2005, in a truck accident in
Harrisonburg. Mr. Mowbray was born Jan. 13, 1963, in Harrisonburg, and was the
son of Vivian Roach Mowbray of Elkton and the late Dennis Lee "Buster" Mowbray.
He was a 1981 graduate of Spotswood High School and served three years in the
United States Army. Mr. Mowbray was a truck driver for Appalachian Trucking in
Edinburg for the past four years. Derrick’s main hobby was bluegrass music. His
father and mother started him and his brother playing bluegrass at a very young
age. He played Banjo in the Band, "Dixie Sunrise" for the past year. He had a
God given talent for music and used it to benefit many. He also enjoyed riding
his Harley Davidson motorcycle when he wasn’t playing music. Derrick was known
by many and loved by all. The memories of his banjo playing will lie forever as
will the joy he brought to his family. Besides his mother, he is survived by a
son, Shane Jennings, Richmond; a daughter, Jessica Breeden, Grottoes; a brother,
Greg Mowbray and wife, Shannon, Grottoes; a sister, Cassandra Deane and husband,
Joseph, Grottoes; a maternal grandmother, Bessie Roach, Elkton. Funeral services
will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Souls Harbor Church near Elkton. The Rev. Alvin
Dovel and Pastor Jimmy Kite will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the
Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends tonight (Tuesday) 7
to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at the home
of his mother at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the RMH Cancer
Center, 100 East Grace St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, May 30, 2008
DONNIE PRESTON MOWBRAY JR.
Donnie Preston “Buck” Mowbray Jr., 28, formerly of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday,
May 28, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. He was born July 2, 1979,
in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of Donnie P. and Linda Wilburn Mowbray. Together
with Curtis Benson, he was a partner in 181.FM, a division of NetRadio Partners,
LLC, of Waynesboro. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leroy
Wilburn, and his paternal grandparents, Odell and Frances Mowbray. In addition
to his parents he is survived by his wife, Amanda Mowbray; three sisters and
their husbands, Sherri and Jorge Quiroga of Penn Laird, and Diana and Marty
Smith and Melissa and Mike Smith, all of Grottoes; a number of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 10
a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at McDow Funeral Home by the Rev. Roy White. The
family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Family and friends may sign the guest register at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 8, 2002
DOROTHY MOWBRAY WILLOWFORD
Dorothy Mowbray Willowford, 88, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, Sept. 7,
2002, at Cedars Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 17, 1913, in Albemarle County,
the daughter of the late Dennis F. Mowbray Sr. and Flora Lee Mowbray. She was
preceded in death by her brother, Dennis F. Mowbray Jr. and Nov. 1, 2001.
Dorothy worked in the family business, D.F. Mowbray and Sons and at Keller and
George. She is survived by one brother, Vernon Randolph Mowbray; a son, Charles
L. Pace and wife, Teruko, of Kirkland, Wash.; daughter, Carolyn Walker and
husband, Douglas, of Advance, N.C.; four grandsons, Mark Pace, Scott, Wes, and
Brian Walker, and their wives; and five great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the
staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital, The Caldwell Center, and the staff and
friends at the Cedars Nursing Home. Special thanks to her good and dear friend,
Sandra Austin, for her years of faithful friendship and help. A memorial service
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Hill & Wood Funeral Home, with
the Rev. Don Carlton officiating.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Jan. 24, 2006
DURWOOD A. MOWBRAY
Durwood Austin Mowbray, 71, of Lake Monticello, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22,
2006, at a local nursing home in Charlottesville. Born March 19, 1934, in
Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Elmer P. Mowbray Sr. and Mabel Lee
Mowbray. Durwood was retired after 32 years with the C&O Chessie CSX
Transportation Railroads. He was a member of the Crozet Moose Lodge and American
Legion Post # 0074. He served his country in the United States Army during the
Korean War as a decorated 1st Sergeant Specialist. Durwood enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie Fitzgerald Mowbray; and brother, Elmer P.
Mowbray Jr.; a son, Robert Austin Mowbray of New York City; two daughters,
Sandra M. Patterson and her husband, Greg, of Lake Monticello, Kelly M. Landes
and her husband, Keith, of Lake Monticello; four grandchildren, Ashley Lounsbury,
Chase Lounsbury, Stacey Lounsbury and Brooke Landes; one great-granddaughter
Allyson Lounsbury; a sister-in-law, Gail Staton and her husband, Shelton Staton,
of Lake Monticello; one nephew, William Staton and his wife, Diane; two nieces,
Patricia Burr and her husband Scott and Linda Beverly; many cousins, great
-nieces and nephews; and special friends, Billy Via and his wife, Viola. A
graveside service will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
26, 2006, with the Rev Sidney Craig officiating. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 4, 2001
EDITH MOWBRAY SHIFFLETT
Edith Mowbray Shifflett, 90, died Sept. 1, 2001, at Avante of Harrisonburg,
where she had been a patient since February. Mrs. Shifflett was born on June 8,
1911, in the Rocky Bar area of Rockingham County and was the daughter of the
late Andrew Calvin and Stella Ray Trainor Mowbray. She was a homemaker and had
also been employed in the Pleasant Valley Elementary School cafeteria for many
years. She was a member of the Mount Sinai United Methodist Church. On Sept. 6,
1927, she was married to Everett R. Shifflett, who preceded her in death on Jan.
11, 1982. Surviving are three sons, Capt. Leonard R. Shifflette USMC (Ret.),
Harrisonburg, Harvey E. Shifflett, Greeneville, Tenn., and Andrew L. Shifflett,
Waynesboro; three daughters, Betty S. Showalter, Mount Clinton, Marilee S.
Layman, Dayton and Samuella S. Fries, Harrisonburg; 13 grandchildren; four
step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Peggy S. Riggleman. The Rev. Neil Hough will conduct a
funeral service Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Mount Sinai United Methodist
Church. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family
will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 at the McMullen Funeral
Home, Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgewater Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 285, Bridgewater, Va. 22812 or to the Mount Sinai United
Methodist Church, 1723 Port Republic Rd., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Aug. 14, 2009
ELIZABETH JANE SWEET MOWBRAY
Elizabeth Jane Sweet Mowbray went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 13,
2009, at her home in Grottoes. Mrs. Mowbray was born on Oct. 17, 1923, in Bacova
(Bath County), and was a daughter of the late William and Una Hutchens Sweet.
She graduated from Weyers Cave High School and attended nurses training at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital and was a member of Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's
Witnesses in McGaheysville. She was a loving mother and homemaker who devoted
her life to caring for others. Her family was her life. On June 20, 1946, she
married Harold Lewis Mowbray who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in
death by a great grandson, Colton James Mowbray. Surviving family includes two
daughters, Carolyn Lambert and husband, Benny of Grottoes, Barbara Munson and
husband, Ronald "Butch" of Grottoes; one son, Alvin Mowbray and wife, Donna of
Grottoes; six grandchildren, Kenneth and Bradley Lambert of Grottoes, Michelle
Kelley and husband Randal of Mount Solon, Ronald "Butch" Munson II and wife,
Gloria of Grottoes, Derek Mowbray and wife, Malisa of Grottoes and Laura Summers
and husband, Neil of Broadway; four great-grandchildren, Breanna, Emily and
Jessica Munson of Grottoes and Lea Summers of Broadway; four step-grandchildren,
Samantha, Stephanie and Steven Grepps and Shawn Myers; three
step-great-grandchildren Jody, Katie and Sam Plymale; three sisters, Lorene
Early and Edith Stickley of Weyers Cave and Gladys Morris of Grottoes; three
brothers, William "Bud" Sweet and wife, JoAnn of Stuarts Draft, Arthur Sweet and
wife, Dot of Roanoke and Harry Sweet and wife, Lucy of North Carolina; numerous
nieces and nephews and special caretaker Linda Riggleman of Broadway. A funeral
service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at the Kyger Funeral
Home Chapel in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in
McGaheysville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at
the funeral home in Harrisonburg. Online condolences may be made to the family
at www.kygers.com.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Mar. 29, 2006
ELMER PIERCE MOWBRAY
Elmer Pierce "Pete" Mowbray Jr., 70, of Lake Monticello, passed away Tuesday,
March 28, 2006, at a local nursing home in Fork Union. Born November 7, 1936, in
Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Elmer P. Mowbray Sr. and Mabel Lee
Mowbray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie
Bell Beverly Mowbray; and by a brother, Durwood Austin Mowbray. "Pete" was
retired after 20 years with the C & 0 Chessie CSX Transportation Railroads. He
served his country in the United State Marine Corp as a Private 1st Class.
"Pete" enjoyed his boat and fishing, traveling to the bay with his relatives and
taking short trips around Virginia. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Dixie
Mowbray of Lake Monticello; a nephew, Robert Austin Mowbray of New York; two
nieces, Sandra M. Patterson and her husband, Greg, of Lake Monticello, and Kelly
M. Landes and her husband, Keith, of Lake Monticello; two great -nephews, Chase
Lounsbury and Kyle Landes; and three great-nieces, Ashley Lounsbury, Stacey
Lounsbury and Brooke Landes; a great -great-niece, Allyson Lounsbury; many
cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 31,
2006, at Holly Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Sidney Craig officiating. The
family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, at
Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Nov. 11, 2005
EVA PEARL MOWBRAY
Eva Pearl Mowbray, 88, of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at Avante
in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Mowbray was born Dec. 9, 1916, in Elkton, and was the
daughter of the late Cullas and Susan Shifflett. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Ray of Hope Church. On Jan. 3, 1934, she married Douglas Henry
Mowbray; he preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1980. Surviving are two daughters,
Maxine Donovan of Harrisonburg and Flossie Walters of Keezletown; four sons,
Robert L., Douglas M. and Kenneth W. Mowbray, all of Harrisonburg, and Grover M.
Mowbray of Bridgewater; a sister, Tilda Morris of Harrisonburg; four brothers,
Freddie Shifflett of Port Republic, Elmer Shifflett of McGaheysville, Wilbert
Shifflett of Elkton and Everette Shifflett of Stanardsville; 15 grandchildren,
35 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. The Revs. Jimmy Kite
and Timothy Simmons will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ray of Hope
Church. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. Mrs.
Mowbray will be taken to the church on Saturday afternoon, where friends may
call from 2 to 9 p.m. The Lindsey Harrisonburg funeral Home is handling
arrangements.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 20, 1976
FLORA LEE MOWBRAY
Flora Lee Mowbray, 82, of 1514 Westwood Road, died Tuesday January 20, 1976, in
a Charlottesville hospital. She was born in Rockingham County, daughter of the
late Daniel F. and Polly Ann Herring Mowbray. She is survived by two sons,
Vernon R. Mowbray, and D. Frank Mowbray. Jr., both of Charlottesville, one
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy M. Williford of Charlottesville, two brothers, Raleigh T.
Mowbray of Blacksburg, and Wilmer M. Mowbray of Free Union, One sister, Mrs.
Lelia M. Martin of Martinsville. She is also survived by two grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Hill & Irving Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements which are incomplete.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Tue, Sep. 9, 2003
FRANCES E. MOWBRAY
Frances Elizabeth Mowbray, 75, of Harrisonburg, died on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003,
at Harrisonburg Health & Rehab Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Rockingham
County, and was the daughter of the late Cecil J. and Margaret Shifflett Morris.
Frances was a lifetime resident of this area and grew up attending the St.
Stephen & The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She had worked at Duplan, Alliance
Manufacturing, and for a number of years she was in housekeeping at Liberty
House Nursing Home. After her retirement, she managed the Coin Laundry on South
Main Street and was active in the VFW Post No. 632 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved
to work in her yard, shop, and spent many hours remodeling her home and fixing
up her house. On Dec. 22, 1945, she married Odell Preston Mowbray, who preceded
her in death on Jan. 20, 1982. Her brother, Cecil Emory Morris, also preceded
her. Surviving are three sons, Danny L. Mowbray of Waynesboro, Gary W. Mowbray
and wife, Ellen, of Elkton, and Donnie P. Mowbray and wife, Linda, of Penn
Laird; one brother, Rudolph J. Morris of De Land, Fla.; three sisters, Agnes
Heatwole and Edith Blose, both of Harrisonburg, and Charlotte Pechinino of Kuna,
Idaho; seven grandchildren, Diana Smith and husband, Marty, Melissa Smith and
husband, Mike, Sherri Kile and husband, Gerald, Anthony S. Mowbray, Brian
Patrick Mowbray, Brett Wayne Mowbray and Donnie "Buck" Mowbray and four
great-grandchildren, Robbie Smith, Nikki Smith, Kelli Kile and McKayla Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kyger Funeral Home
in Harrisonburg by the Rev. Michael Plasters. Burial will be in Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7
to 9 at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Memorial donations may be made
to the American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond,
Va. 23219.
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GRACE ELIZABETH MOWBRAY PENCE
Grace Elizabeth PENCE, 83, of Rt. 1, Shenandoah died Apr. 12, 1993, at the home
of her daughter, Marian Hensley, in Elkton. Mrs. PENCE was born May 3, 1909, in
Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Andrew Calvin Mowbray and
Stella Rae Trainer Mowbray. She was a cafeteria manager at Page County High
School for 16 years and a member of Christ United Methodist Church in
Shenandoah. On Dec. 19, 1927, she married Bernard William PENCE, who died Mar.
9, 1978. Surviving are three sons, B. Arnold PENCE of Front Royal, James N.
PENCE of Elkton and Gary W. PENCE of Shenandoah; another daughter, Marie PENCE
of Shenandoah; one brother, Aubrey Mowbray of Elkton; five sisters, Ruth
McDonald of Covington, Mae Martz of Boyce, Mabel Mathias of Luray, Eva Raynes of
Harrisonburg and Edith Shifflett of Dayton; 13 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The Revs. Elinor Dalton and
Sharon Israel will conduct the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Christ United
Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery in Shenandoah. The
family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. today at the Kyger Funeral Home in
Shenandoah or at the PENCE home any time. Memorial donations may be made to the
Weekday Religions Education Fund of Page County or Christ United Methodist
Church.
The Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD, Mon, April
26, 1965
JAMES C. MOWBRAY
The body of James C. Mowbray, 83, object of an eight-day search, was found
Saturday by a mushroom hunter in a field off Rt. 43, west of Hagerstown. Mowbray
had been missing since Good Friday. Dr. Edwards Ditto ?___?, county medical
examiner, said Mowbray had been dead since about Saturday, April 17, the day
after he disappeared. Ditto said death was caused by exposure Mowbray’s body was
clad only in long underwear. The field where he was found is behind the home of
Willard Custer in the Cedar Lawn area. Jesse N. Feidt of 10 S. Artizan St.,
Williamsport, who found the body, told sheriff’s dept he was hunting mushrooms
in the field. He happened to notice a piece of red material on a small knoll and
when he investigated he found the body. Feidt then notified Custer who called
the sheriff’s department. Deputies said Mowbray’s jacket was found fastened to a
wire fence in the field. His trousers were found a short distance away, along
with his hat. Neither his shoes nor his glasses were found. Dr. Ditto said
without his thick glasses Mowbray was practically helpless. The field in which
Mowbray was found is about five to six miles cross-country west of his home and
a distance of about one mile from the Hopewell Rd. The body was removed to Rest
Haven Funeral Chapel. Mr. Mowbray had been employed by the Western Maryland
Railway, M. P. Moller Co., Hotel Alexander, and Central Chemical Co. He attended
the Church of God at Rosehill Ave. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lula Anna
(Shifflett) Mowbray, and the following children: James Alden Mowbray, at home,
Mrs. Louise Anna Mitchell, Williamsport, Homar C. Mowbray of Hagerstown, Mrs.
Reba Kathleen Lamm, of Colorado, John W. Mowbray of Hagerstown, Mrs. Mary
Virginia Myers, Hagerstown; brother, John Howard Mowbray, of Baltimore; sisters,
Mrs. Virginia Shifflett, Delaware, Mrs. Alice Shifflett, Elkon, W. Va.; 14
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Rest Haven
Funeral Chapel where friends may call until Tuesday at noon. The body will be
taken to the Church of God, Rosehill Ave., to lie in state one hour prior to the
services which will be at 2 pm. Tuesday, with the Rev. Bruce McCane Jr.,
officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. The family will receive
friends at the chapel from 7 to 9 tonight.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Tue, Feb.
4, 1986
HAROLD LEWIS MOWBRAY
GROTTOES - Harold Lewis Mowbray, 62, of Rt. 2, Grottoes died at his home Monday.
He had been ill six years. Mr. Mowbray had retired from the former Westinghouse
plant at Verona. He was born May 28, 1923, at Yancey in Rockingham County and
was a son of Lusby L. and Sadie Shifflett Mowbray. He was a member of Mount
Vernon Mennonite Church and had served in the Army during World War II. On June
20, 1946, he married the former Elizabeth Sweet, who survives. Also surviving
are two daughters, Carolyn Faye Lambert and Barbara Ann Munson, both of
Grottoes; a son, Alvin Lewis Mowbray of Grottoes; a brother, Oliver B. Mowbray
of Grottoes; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Harrisonburg by the Rev.
George Filler and Eugene K. Souder. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery at
McGaheysville. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Friends also may call at the Mowbray home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 19, 2007
MATTIE FRANCES MOWBRAY
Mattie Frances Mowbray, 89, of Elkton, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at
Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had lived for three
weeks. Mrs. Mowbray was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Rockingham County near Elkton,
and was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Lilly Frances Williams Mowbray.
She attended Fox Mountain School near Elkton and was a faithful member of the
Elkton Pentecostal Church, teaching Sunday school for many years. She was a
bookkeeper for Mowbray Excavating in Elkton for over 20 years. She enjoyed
sewing and making quilts and was known for the beautiful hats she wore. On April
14, 1934, she married Owlen Whitfield Mowbray, who preceded her in death June
27, 2001. They were married 67 years. Survivors include two sons, Everett
Mowbray and Ralph Mowbray, both of Elkton; three grandsons and one
great-grandson. The Revs. Travis Hensley and Ray Halverson will conduct the
funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Elkton Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow
at Elk Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at
the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at the home of her son,
Everett, at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton
Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 217, Elkton, VA 22827, or the Elkton Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA.
The Winchester News, Winchester, VA, Sep. 18, 2002
MAYNARD F. MOWBRAY
Maynard F. Mowbray, age 78, of Winchester, VA died Wednesday, September 18, 2002
in the Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Mowbray was born on December 10, 1923, in
Elkton, VA, the son of the late John Howard and Nettie Irene Kisling Mowbray. He
was a truck operator for 50 years, having retired from Western Distributing in
Denver, Colorado. Mr. Mowbray married Irene G. Shifflett Mowbray on June 14,
1941 in Ellicott City, Maryland. Surviving with his wife are four children, John
F. Mowbray of Winchester, VA, Ronald W. Mowbray, Sr. of Winchester, VA, Joyce A.
Moore of Providence Forge, VA and Patricia I. Graham of Stephens City, VA; a
daughter-in-law, Louann Mowbray of Winchester, VA; five grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Stephens City
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Company 11, ATTN: Greg Sines, PO Box 253,
Stephens City, VA 22655
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sep. 22, 2003
NELSON JAMES MOWBRAY
Nelson "Boots" James Mowbray, 64, a resident of 10520 Coopers Mountain Road in
Hinton, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at his home. He had not been well since
1994. A son of Eva Pearl Shifflett Mowbray and the late Douglas Henry Mowbray,
he was born March 25, 1939, in Rockingham County. Mr. Mowbray lived his entire
life in Rockingham County and attended Ray of Hope Church. On June 17, 1957, he
married Barbara Lam Mowbray, who survives. Besides his wife and mother of
Harrisonburg, he is survived by two daughters, Jeanette Smith and husband,
James, of Hinton, and Loretta Wilkins of Harrisonburg; three sons, Larry W.
Mowbray and wife, Beth, of Elkton, James N. Mowbray and wife, Roxetta, of Port
Republic and Ronald E. Mowbray and wife, Patricia, of Port Republic; a family
adopted daughter, Karen Whetzel; two sisters, Maxine Donovan, Singers Glen,
Flossie Walters, Keezletown; four brothers, Robert Mowbray, Harrisonburg,
Douglas Mowbray, Harrisonburg, Grover Mowbray, Bridgewater, and Kenneth Mowbray,
Harrisonburg; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two family adopted
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda Kay Mowbray and
Michaela Marie Mowbray, and one brother, Herbert Lee Mowbray. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Harrisonburg
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will
receive friends Monday evening at the funeral home from 7 to 8.
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 28, 2002
ODESSA COLLIER MOWBRAY
Odessa C. Mowbray, 75, passed away Friday, July 26, 2002, at a Charlottesville
hospital. She was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Greene County, a daughter of the late
Martin and Givie Collier. Her husband was the late Frank W. Mowbray. She is
survived by four daughters, Sandra Polawski and her husband, Jeff, of Wexford,
Pa., Peggy Mowbray and Shawn Mooney, Sue Sherrill, and Gayle Pardue and her
husband, David, all of Charlottesville; seven grandchildren, Kari Collier of Las
Vegas, Jessica Knight of Raleigh, N.C., Whitney Polawski of Wexford, Pa.,
Clayman and Kelsie Mooney, and Isabelle Pardue, all of Charlottesville, Joshua
Rhodes of Broadway; and two step-grandchildren, Chessie and Damien Pardue of
Charlottesville. Mrs. Mowbray spent her youth on a farm, where she acquired her
lifelong love of animals and all the wonders of nature. She loved children and
attended to a number of children, who remember her fondly. She loved music, many
remember her musical talents when she was a young woman. She was a spirited and
independent woman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening
and Monday evening at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque. A private graveside
service will be held at a later date.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Jan. 7, 2003
ONNIE J. MOWBRAY
Onnie J. Mowbray, 72, of Elkton, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at his home. Mr.
Mowbray was born Feb. 6, 1930, in Rockingham County, and was the son of the late
Jacob G. and Lilly F. Williams Mowbray. He attended the Elkton Presbyterian
Church and was employed by Mowbray Excavating. Survivors include a companion of
47 years, Betty Shifflett of Elkton; a foster child, Jonathan Wayne Knight of
Elkton; a brother, Charlie Mowbray of Elkton; and two sisters, Mattie Mowbray
and Eula Breeden, both of Elkton. The Rev. James Kite will conduct the funeral 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. The family will receive
friends from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be
made to the RMH Hospice Program, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, Va., 22801.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Jun. 29, 2001
OWLEN WHITFIELD MOWBRAY
Owlen Whitfield Mowbray, 87, of Elkton, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for one day. Mr.
Mowbray was born March 18, 1914, in Rockingham County and was the son of the
late David and Elsie Virginia Gooden Mowbray. He was a lifetime resident of this
area and a member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church. He worked for more than 35
years at Merck and Co. in Elkton as a mechanic and also was a self-employed
farmer and operated an excavation company with his sons. He is survived by his
wife, Mattie Frances Mowbray; two sons, Everett Mowbray and Ralph Mowbray, both
of Elkton; one sister, Pearl Mowbray, of Elkton; three grandchildren; and one
great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
Elkton Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Kenzy Reed officiating. Burial will be
in Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this
evening at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may call at the
Mowbray home any time. The casket will be closed. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 152, Elkton, Va. 22827.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Apr. 4, 1986
PRENTISS WILLIAM MOWBRAY
ELKTON - Prentiss William Mowbray, 72, of Sapling Ridge Road, Elkton died of an
apparent heart attack Thursday. Mr. Mowbray retired in 1973 from Merck & Co.,
where he had worked several years. He was born March 23, 1914, in Rockingham
County and was a son of the late Robert L. and Lydia Morris Mowbray. His wife,
Leona Herring Mowbray, died Feb. 25,1985. Surviving are a daughter, Frances Dean
of Elkton; a sister, Blanche Shifflett of Dayton; a brother, Lusby Mowbray of
Port Republic; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral
will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elkton Pentecostal Church by the Rev.
Kinzy Reed. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. The body will be taken to the
Mowbray home, where friends may call after 3 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements
are being handled by the Brill Funeral Home.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Fri, Feb. 25, 2005
VIOLET B. MOWBRAY
Violet Bell Mowbray, "Sisie," 89, died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on
February 23, 2005. She had been in declining health for the last few years. She
was born on July 4, 1915, in Harriston, and was the daughter of the late Harry
and Eva Jane Wiseman Mowbray. Miss Mowbray attended schools in Shenandoah. Most
of her life she lived in Harrisonburg and had been employed at the Holiday Inn
in Harrisonburg. She was a loving grandmother and homemaker for her family. She
is survived by a daughter, Marceline Dean of McGaheysville; a brother, Melvin
Mowbray and his wife, Mary, of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Phyllis Short of
McGaheysville; eight grandchildren, Tanya Morris of Ruckersville; Tina Dean of
Waynesboro; Michele Patterson of Staunton; Torina Hedrick; David Morris; Tabatha
"Muffin" Dean; Tara Charlton; and Dwayne Dean all of Harrisonburg; eleven
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, June Taylor and a brother, Odell
Mowbray. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, at the
Chapel of the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor Harold Webster
officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends 7 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, February 25, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bernice Home for Adults, 10449 Old
Spotswood Trail Road, Elkton, VA 22827.
The Elkton Times, Rockingham Co., VA, Nov. 25, 1974
VIRGINIA ANN MOWBRAY
Mrs. Jenny Shifflett
Dies in Delaware
Mrs. Anne Virginia Shifflett (nee Mowbray) wife of the late Reuben D. Shifflett
died November 25, 1974 in a hospital in Delaware at the age of 89 tears. She was
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mowbray of Berrytown, Va. She was
born and raised and spent part of her life in that area before she and her
husband moved to Maryland. After the death of her husband in January 1963, she
moved to Delaware to live with one of her sons. She is survived by five
daughters, Mrs. Christine Scott, Catonsville, Maryland, Mrs. Margie Berry,
Sykesville, Maryland, Mrs. Nina Shifflett, Earlysville, Va., Mrs. Mary
Shifflett, Charlottesville, Va. and Mrs. Virginia Haney, Barboursville, Va. Also
six sons, Russell of Woodbine, Md., Grover, Catonsville, Md., Raleigh, Oella,
Md., Mervin, Ellicott City, Md., Malvin, Great Falls, Montana and William
Howard, New Castle, Delaware; one sister. Mrs. Alice Shifflett, Elkton, Va.; one
brother, John H. Mowbray, Baltimore; 44 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren
and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev.
George W. Pferdent of Betheny United Methodist Church, Ellicott City, Md. Burial
was in Good Shephard Cemetery, Ellicott City, Md., beside her husband,
Pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased, Dennis Shifflett, Maynard Shifflett,
Edward Shifflett, Marshall Powell, Harvey Powell and Thomas Shifflett. Stack
Funeral Home of Ellicott City, Md. had charge of arrangements. She leaves many
friends and relatives in Rockingham County.
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