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The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Wed, Jul. 12, 2006
ALBERTA C. POWELL
On Friday, June 30, 2006 from cancer at the Bridgewater Retirement Community in Bridgewater, VA. She previously resided in Annandale and Richmond VA. Beloved wife of the late Carl C. Powell, Sr. Survived by her son, Edward A. Powell, Sr. (Judith) of Manassas, VA; grandson Edward A. Powell, Jr.; step-son Carl C. Powell, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Waverly VA.; grandchildren Robert, Carlene, and Lisa; a host of nieces, nephews; relatives and friends. Her parents, Albert and Winifred Cornelius, brother Howard Cornelius and sister, Ruth Jennings, preceded her in death. Alberta was born on Oct. 23, 1914 and grew up in Waterloo, IA on her family’s extensive farm. She attended McPherson College and later graduated from Northern Iowa University. Early in her life she successfully competed in horse shows. Her career covered financial analyst positions with the US Army and management associations in the Washington D.C. area. She and her husband raised their family on their 4-acre mini–farm in Annandale, VA. Her hobbies included extensive world travels, photography, china painting, cooking, flower gardening and arranging. She was certified as a flower judge and Master Gardner. A service to cerebrate her life will be held at a later date in Bridgewater, VA. Memorial donations may by made either to the RMH Hospice; 235 Cantrell Ave.; Harrisonburg, VA 22801; or to the Bridgewater Healthcare Foundation; 302 N. 2nd St.; Bridgewater, VA 22812; or to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-ACS-2345. Any remembrances can be posted on the guest book for Powell, Alberta C. at www.legacy.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Dec. 19, 1968
ALICE MERRIAN POWELL HERRING
Mrs. Alice Merrian Powell Herring, 61, of RFD 7, Charlottesville died in a Charlottesville nursing home yesterday. Born in Greene County Aug. 23, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Matilda Morris Powell. She leaves her husband, Clarence William Herring; two sons, Curtis W. Herring and C. W. Herring Jr. of Charlottesville; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Turner and Miss Betty Herring, also of Charlottesville; two brothers, E. M. Powell of Stony Point and W. H. Powell of Tye River and four sisters; Mrs. Carrie P. Norford of Charlottesville, Mrs. Jesse McDaniel of Stony Point, Mrs. G. F. Shifflett of Baltimore and Mrs. Elverta Price of Barboursville, also surviving are ten grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the First Baptist Church with burial in Preddy's Creek Church Cemetery. Hill and Irving Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Jul. 19, 1986
ALICE POWELL SHIFLETT
Alice Delores Shiflett, 54, of Gordonsville, died July 18, 1986 in a Charlottesville hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1931 in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Frank H. Powell and the wife of the late Aubrey Scott Shiflett. She was a retired merchant of the Oak grove Tea Room, which she owned and operated for 35 years. She is survived by her mother, Beatrice Payne Powell of Charlottesville; one daughter, Donna S. Perce of Harrisonburg; four sons, A. G. Shiflett, Thomas L. Shiflett, Gary W. Shiflett and Frank H. Shiflett, all of Gordonsville; three brothers, Wilbur A. Thomasson of Charlottesville, Bernard O. Thomasson of East Orange, N.J. and Frank H. Powell Jr. of Charlottesville; three sisters, Katherine T. Elbert of Charlottesville, Lilly L. Norvelle of Charlottesville and Marion Shirley Herring of Earlysville and eight grandchildren. A funeral will be held Sunday at 4 P.M. from Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

The Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Mar. 27, 1952
ANDREW J. POWELL
Last Rites Held For Andrew J. Powell
Andrew J. Powell, of Charlottesville, retired farmer, died on Friday morning in a Charlottesville hospital. He was a native of Rockingham county, son of the late Emmanuel and Millie Shiflett, and was 91 years of age. He was twice married, first to Miss Lucy Herndon of Greene. Of that union there are three children, Mrs. Lena C. Fornish of Richmond and Mrs. Julia P. Morris and Dorman H. Powell, both of Charlottesville. Surviving children of his second wife, the former Miss Henrietta Morris, are five sons, Floyd Powell of Eastham, James A. Powell of Gordonsville, Lonnie L. Powell of Charlottesville and Herbert Powell of Silver Springs, Md., and four daughters, Mrs. Lucy Ann Breeden, of Charlottesville, Mrs. Mary Ann Breeden, of Shelby, Mrs. Nancy Breeden of Eastham and Mrs. Beulah Florence Powell of Waldrop. There are 53 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Mr. Powell also leaves one brother, Charles Powell of Elkton and two sisters, Mrs. Susie A. Morris of Stony Point and Mrs. Lloyd Baugher of Elkton. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Preddy Funeral home, the Rev. I. B. Hall conducting the service. Interment was in the family burying ground near Ruckersville.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, May 28, 1976
ANDREW VIRGIL (PETE) POWELL SR.
DYKE – Andrew (Pete) Virgil Powell sr. age 64, died at his home last night. He was born January 3, 1912 in Albemarle County, Va. He was the son of the late William and Norvella C. Payne Powell. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Madeline Shifflett Powell; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Watson of Charlottesville and Mrs. Shirley Bryant of Dyke; one son Andrew C. Powell, Jr. of Dyke; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Pugh of Covesville and Mrs. Ethel Norvell of Covesville; three grandchildren. He was a retired state highway employee. A member of the Moreland Baptist Church. Family requests donations be made to the heart fund. Anderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.

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BESSIE ISABELLE POWELL SHIFLET
Bessie Isabelle (Powell) Shiflet, 86, a resident of Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community, died Tuesday evening (Oct. 10, 1995) in Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born September 12, 1909, at Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of John and Florence Stevens Powell. On May 24, 1932, she married the Rev. Paul Ralston Shiflet, who preceded her in death on December 6, 1985. Mrs. Shiflet was a graduate of Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond. Prior to marriage, she had been employed by the Synod of Georgia, working under the direction of the First Presbyterian Church of Albany. She was a lifelong member of the Women of the Presbyterian Church. She and her husband served pastorates at Malden, MO, Springhill and Massanutten Presbyterian Churches. Mrs. Shiflet was a member of Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, John R. Shiflet of Springhill; a daughter, Jan S. Rexrode of Waynesboro; a sister, Harriett Plecker of Lady Lake, FL; six grandchildren; eight great-grand children; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service will be conducted 2 pm Friday in Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church by Steven Frazier and Paul O’Gorek, with burial in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Harold F. Gallimore Jr., Jay Paul Gallimore and Steven, Reid, Dale and Timothy Shiflet. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and relatives attending the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening at Bear Funeral Home, Churchville. Memorials may be made to Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community, 100 Sunnyside Drive, Suite A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or to Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, Route 1, Box 300A, Fishersville, VA 22939.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Sep. 13, 1951
BUD G. POWELL
Bud G. Powell, Greene County farmer, died Tuesday night in a Staunton Hospital. He was a native of Greene and was 75 years of age. His wife died many years ago. Surviving are two children, Bud G. Powell, Jr. and Mrs. Russell Shifflett, both of Stanardsville. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the home of Russell Shifflett and interment will follow in the family burying ground

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, May 24, 2008
CARRIE ESTELLE POWELL SJOSTROM
Carrie Estelle Powell Sjostrom, formerly of Palmyra, Virginia, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Kirkland, Washington. Born January 20, 1921, in Red Hill, Virginia, she was the daughter of Willie Andrew Powell and Florence Lillian Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Lars W. Sjostrom; by her sister Florence Craig and brothers Clarence and Bill Powell. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Sjostrom; son-in-law, Rob Entrekin; and grandsons, Alexander and Nathaniel Entrekin, of Kirkland, Washington. She is also survived by sisters, Elizabeth Beddow and her husband, Wayne, Mildred Marshall and her husband, Tommy, Charlotte Brock and her friend, Jim Fiocchi, of Charlottesville; by brothers, David Powell and his wife, Genevieve, of Charlottesville, and Herbert Powell and his wife, Barbara, of Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Monticello Memory Gardens with the Reverend Paul N. Walker officiating. Memorial contributions, requested in lieu of flowers, can be made to Caring for Creatures, 352 Sanctuary Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Tue, Apr. 10, 1962
CHARLES W. POWELL
Powell Rites
ELKTON—A funeral service for Charles W. Powell, 89, a well known former resident of this section will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. from the Elkton EUB Church. The Rev. Don Fridinger will have charge of the services with burial in the Elk Run Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Dodson, Richard Dodson, Millard Baugher, George Baugher, Robert Wood and Harry Wood. The body is now at the Brill Funeral Home until 12:45 on Wednesday when it will be placed in the church. Mr. Powell died Saturday evening in Rochester Hospital, Rochester, Pa. Mr. Powell was a son of the late Chap and Mellissa Powell and was born in Rockingham County, Oct. 2, 1873. He married Miss Cora Shifflett who preceded him in death. Mr. Powell is survived by three daughters, Mrs. D. L. Baugher, Baden, Pa.; Mrs. L. H. Wood, Hagerstown, Md.; and Mrs. Dudley Dodson, of Elkton; one son, Alfred W. Powell, of Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Baugher, of Elkton; Mrs. Judy Ann Morris, of Charlottesville.


The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Aug. 3, 2004
CLARICE POWELL SHIFFLETT
Clarice Powell Shifflett of Charlottesville, Va., died Sunday, August 1, 2004. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Ollie G. Powell and Clarence B. Powell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell Shifflett Jr.; and her little dog, Bucky, and many other family members. She is survived by two special nieces, Brenda S. Neofotis, who cared for her and her husband, Nick, and their sons, Mark and Chris, and Judy S. Spencer and her husband, Clinton, and their son, Ryan. She is also survived by many cousins, two who helped care for her, Richard E. Graves and his wife, Brenda, and their children, Jaime, Carrie, Randy and Roland N. Smith and his wife, Margaret. Thanks to all of them and to the many other family members who did or offered to help when needed. Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Russell Lowell Shifflett and his wife, Mildred, both of whom provided food and transportation whenever needed. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, their families, and many special friends. Clarice was retired from the U.S. Post Office after 20 years of service and was a member of Alberene Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. in the Hill & Wood Chapel on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, with interment following at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hill & Wood. Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906 or to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902, in memory of Clarice. A special "thank you" to all the nurses at Martha Jefferson Hospital and the Colonnades for the care and comfort they gave the family and to Clarice. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Dec. 23, 2003
DORA M. B. POWELL
Dora May Bryant Powell, 93, of Culpeper, died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at the Autumn Care Nursing Home, Madison, Va. She was born on May 23, 1910, to the late Summerfield Bryant and Mary Ellen Profitt Bryant. She was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Culpeper Baptist Church and an avid gardener. She was survived by a daughter, Margaret P. Carson and her husband William of Culpeper; a son, Everette A. Powell Jr. and his wife Audrey of Culpeper, Va.; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and a dear cousin, Grace Drumheller. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Graveside Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Esmont, Va. Burial will be at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Esmont, Va. The family will receive friends at Clore-English Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2003. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4613 Green Creek Road, Schuyler, Va. 22969; the Culpeper Gideon Memorial Bible Fund, P.O. Box 83, Culpeper, Va. 22701; or the Rikky S. Refuse, P.O. Box 1357, Orange, Va. 22960. Clore-English Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Sep. 15, 2008
ETHEL MAY POWELL
Ethel May Powell, 95, of Daleville, formerly a long time resident of North Garden, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Born on August 18, 1913, in Cartersville, she was a daughter of the late Raymond J. and May Belle Davis Ball. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert W. Powell; and two sisters, Rachel Finch and Lillian Weatherman; and two brothers, Charles Ball and Wesley Ball. She was a member of the Alberene Baptist Church. She is survived by a very special nephew, Wesley Ball of Charlottesville; a sister, Doris Thomas of Longview, Texas; a beloved niece, Darlene Caldwell and her husband, Michael; and three beloved nephews, Allen Finch and his wife, Cindy, Wayne Thomas and his wife, Ginger and Bruce Thomas and his wife, Linda. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at the Riverview Cemetery with the Reverend Jeff Cale officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alberene Baptist Church, 2728 Plank Road, North Garden, VA 22959. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, May 12, 2001
ETHEL POWELL NORVELL
Ethel Powell Norvell, 100, of Covesville, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at Eldercare Garden Nursing Home. Born Nov. 4, 1900, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late William Shelton Powell and Norella Cornelia Hunt Powell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Russell Norvell. Mrs. Norvell was a lifelong member of Covesville Baptist Church and an employee of Wayland Machine Shop in Covesville. Survivors include a son, Virgil "Bobby" Powell and his wife, Shirley, of Keswick; two grandchildren, Michael Powell and his wife, Brenda, of Charlottesville, and Stephen Powell and his wife, Carolyn, of Troy; four great-grandchildren, Brandie, Amanda, and Tracy Powell, all of Charlottesville, and Dustin Powell of Troy; and a number of nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Ann Watson and Rosie Napier. The family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at Eldercare, especially Sandy Frazier, who provided her with their loving care. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Covesville Baptist Church, with the Revs. George Wood and Hubert C. Tooley officiating. Interment will follow in the Norvell family cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit any time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, 22911; or to Covesville Baptist Church, 5729 Herds Mountain Rd., Covesville, 22931. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, May 6, 1997
ETHEL WOOD POWELL
Ethel Wood Powell, 74, of Crozet, died Monday, May 5, 1997, at a Charlottesville hospital. She was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Albemarle County. She was the daughter of the late Ashby D. Wood and Mary Frances Doniel Wood. She also was preceded in death by 12 brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Ann Shifflett and a very devoted son-in-law, Ronald Lee Shifflett, Sr., of Crozet; five grandchildren, Ronald Lee Shifflett Jr. and his wife, Shelby, of Crozet, Gregory Allen Shifflett and his wife, Cindy, of Greene County, Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Rosson of Crozet, Timothy Wayne Shifflett and his wife, Pam, of Crozet, Tammy Jeannetta Seal and her husband, Dougie of Crozet; great-grandchildren, Jimmie Lee Rosson Jr. and his wife, Genia of Crozet, Kevin Dale Rosson of Crozet, Douglas Franklin Seal III of Crozet, Cory Allen Shifflett of Greene County; great-great-grandchildren, Katelynn Lee Ann Rosson, Alicia Marie Rosson, both of Crozet; and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Collyer officiating. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA
EUGENE JACKSON POWELL
Eugene Jackson Powell, a resident of the Brown's Cove section died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at his home. He was a native of Shenandoah, son of the late Alexander and Elmira Powell and was 71 years of age. He married Miss Cordelia Bruce who survives, with three children, Mrs. H. L. Powell and Mrs. Hilma Powell and Roy Powell. There are two grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, the service to be conducted by the Rev O. L. Haga, pastor of the Methodist Church. Interment will take place in the family plot.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Apr. 4, 2001
FLORENCE F. POWELL
Florence Faulkener Powell died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at the home of her daughter, Mary Louise Houchens, in Madison, Ala. She was born Feb. 3, 1921. She is survived by her husband, Henry S. Powell of Earlysville; her three daughters, Mary Louise Houchens of Alabama, Florence Hoy of Raleigh, N.C., and Victoria Gardner of Media, Pa.; and by seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are being handled by Demaine Funeral Home of Springfield. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 39 South Gate Court, Suite 102, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.

The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 23, 2007
FLORENCE POWELL TINDALL
SPARTANBURG -- Florence Shiplett Powell Tindall, 90, of 1705 Skylyn Drive, formerly of Drummond Street, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at her home. Born November 2, 1916, in Fargo, ND, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Douglas and Lena Wright Shiplett. She was first married to the late Theodore Russell Powell and then to the late Ernest W. Tindall. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, she attended Cecil's Business College and was retired from the Spartanburg County... [Rest of article missing]

The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 24, 2007
FLORENCE POWELL TINDALL
SPARTANBURG -- Funeral services for Florence Shiplett Powell Tindall, 90, of 1705 Skylyn Drive, will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, August 24, 2007, at The Oaks of Skylyn conducted by the Rev. Sal Barone and the Rev. Robert C. Morgan. The body will be at The Oaks at Skylyn at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Young at Heart, 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306; or to Estarol (Christian Scholarship... [Rest of article missing]

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Feb. 17, 2008
FRANK HENRY POWELL, JR.
Frank Henry Powell Jr. passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was a loving and devoted husband for 51 years to Shirley Wilkerson Powell. He was also a loving father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Shiflett and Shirley Herring and one brother Bernard O. Thomasson. Born December 22, 1932, in Charlottesville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Frank Henry Powell Sr. and Beatrice Payne Powell. Frank is survived by four children. Rick D. Powell and his wife, Regina, of Greensboro, North Carolina, Tracy LaVone Harris and her husband, Dennis, of Earlysville, Virginia, Kevin Scott Powell of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Lawrence Frank Powell and his wife, Rebecca, of Scottsville, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Cameron and Richard Powell of Greensboro, North Carolina, Mathew, Mark, Joshua and Ashley Harris of Earlysville, Virginia, and Clare Lillian Powell of Charlottesville, Virginia; three siblings, Wilbur A. Thomasson of Riner, Virginia, Lily Love Norvell and Catherine Williams, both of Charlottesville, Virginia. Frank attended Lane High School and served in the United States Navy on the USS R. L. Wilson, DD 847 in the Korean War from 1951 until 1955. He was employed by Monticello Dairy as a salesman for 29 years. The family would like to Thank Dr. Gordon L. Morris and Dr. Sylvia Hendricks and their staff for their care and support. The family would also like to thank the Emergency room staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2008, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home with burial to follow at Spring Hill Baptist Church and cemetery.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA, Sat, Jun. 1, 1985
GRACE ALDA [POWELL] DODSON
ELKTON — Grace Alda Dodson, 80, on 105 North St., Elkton died Friday evening at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born June 10, 1904, at Elkton and was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Cora Bell Shifflett Powell. She was the widow of George Dudley Dodson, who died Nov. 22, 1964. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Jones of Hueytown, Ala.; two sons, Owen Richard Dodson of Grottoes and George F. Dodson of Newport News; two sisters, Ressie L. Baugher of Baden, Pa., and Anna Wood of Hagerstown, Md.; a brother, Alfred W. Powell of Richmond; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Evangelical United Methodist Church at Elkton by the Rev. Ronald Davidson. Burial will be in Elk Run Cemetery. Friends may call at the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton or at the Dodson home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Sep. 21, 1982
GRACIE ANNE MORRIS POWELL
Mrs. Gracie Anne Morris Powell, 79, of Dyke died on Monday at the home of her niece, Elna Collier in Charlottesville. The eldest child of Beverly (Bez) and Sigourney Shifflett Morris, she was born on Feb. 9, 1903 in Greene County. In 1924, she married Benjamin (Carrol) Powell who died in1963. A son, Roy also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Survivors include four sons, Ashby Powell and Ben Powell of Charlottesville, Cecil Powell of Dyke and Frank Powell of Boonesville; two daughters, Mrs. Charlie (Susie) Marshall of Dyke and Mrs. Jean (Irene) Carver of Charlottesville; four brothers, Ollie Morris of Earlysville, Clarence Morris, Onnie Morris and Resses Morris, all of Stanardsville; four sisters, Clara Morris of Stanardsville, Laura Collier of Earlysville, Mattie Morris and Virgie Shifflett, both of Charlottesville; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Nortonsville Church of God, the Rev. Herman Hudson officiating with burial in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Earlysville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Joseph W. Teague Funeral Home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 19, 2001
HARRY LEE POWELL
Harry Lee Powell, 65, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at a local hospital. Born Oct. 9, 1935, in Batesville, he was the son of the late Edward Marshall and Cornelia Herring Powell. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lemuel E. Powell and Claude W. Powell. He is survived by two brothers, Vernon M. Powell of Charlottesville and Tommy W. Powell of Normal, Ill. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holly Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Hubert Tooley officiating. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Apr. 13, 2008
HENRY S. POWELL
Henry S. Powell, Colonel, USAF Retired, 99, of Earlysville, Virginia, died Sunday, January 20, 2008, at his daughter' s home in Clifton, Virginia. He was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Henry S. and Mary Louise Powell. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Powell. He is survived by his daughters, Flossie Hoy, Mary Louise Hutchings and Victoria Gardner. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032, from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Fort Myers Chapel at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2008. Followed by burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042. For directions and guestbook visit www.fmfh.com

The Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Athens, GA, Jun. 19, 1998
JOHN HENRY POWELL
Canon
John Henry Powell, 61, of 442 Mineral Springs St. died Wednesday, June 17, 1998. A native of Fulton County, Mr. Powell was a son of the late Charlie Alfred and Alma Mae Holloway Powell. He was a store clerk for Spinks Oil Co. and of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today at Pruitte Funeral Home, Royston, with the Revs. Darrell Hayes and Paul Creason officiating. Burial will be in Bowers Memorial Garden. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mitchell Powell; three daughters, Cheryl Shiflet and Laura Geraldine Powell, both of Canon, and Shirley Joy Beaver, Fayetteville; three sons, Harold Anthony Powell and Michael Lee Powell, both of Lovejoy, and John Sherman Powell, Lavonia; two sisters, Louise Powell and Corenna Powell, both of Douglasville; a brother, Edward Powell, Douglasville; seven grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Pallbearers will be Harold Anthony Powell, John Sherman Powell Michael Lee Powell, David Beaver, David Shiflet and David Beaver. The family is at the home of Cheryl and Gene Shiflet, 391 Starr's Bridge Road.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 27, 1965
JUDY POWELL MORRIS
Mrs. Judy P. Morris, 96, died yesterday at her home at 400 Tenth St. NE. The former Judy Powell, she was born April 1, 1868 in Albemarle County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mahan Powell. Her husband was the late Flander Morris. Surviving are two sons, Fountain Morris of Rio and Lewis Morris of Barboursville; one daughter, Mrs. Lille Houchens of Charlottesville; one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Baugher of Elkton; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hill and Irving Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Ruckersville.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Aug. 27, 2006
KATHY MORRIS POWELL CAIN
Kathy Morris Powell Cain, 49, of Ruckersville passed away at her residence on Friday, August 25, 2006. She was born June 14, 1957, in Charlottesville to Ailene Morris Lohr and the late Newman Oscar Morris. She was preceded in death by a son, Harry A. Powell II; maternal grandparents, Charles and Irene Hubler; paternal grandparents, Newman and Elizabeth Morris. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two brothers, Wayne Morris and his wife, Stephanie, of Newburg, Pennsylvania, Fred Morris and his wife, Pat, of Esmont; two sisters, Deborah Morris and Susan Hall, both of Stanardsville; one grandson, Tyler Powell of Stanardsville, one granddaughter, Ava Powell of Scotland, Connecticut; her partner, David A. Via of Ruckersville; and a very special nephew and friend, Robby Miller; and numerous nephews and friends. A celebration of Kathy's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2006, at the New Beginnings Christian Community Church, 201 Monticello Ave in Charlottesville with Pastor Liz Emery officiating. A reception will follow after the service in the church fellowship hall. Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque, assisted the family with arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 31, 2003
LOULA CARNEAL POWELL
Loula Carneal Powell, 94 of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 in a local hospital. Born September 13, 1909 in Greene County she was the daughter of the late Judson A. Runkle and Laura Kennedy Runkle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey O. Powell; three brothers, George R., James G. and Judson A. Jr.; four sisters, Elizabeth R. Chapman, Willie J. Garth, Dorothy S. Beckner and Dora K. Runkle. Loula was a member of the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Stanardsville. She is survived by her children, Ms. Mildred P. Faix of Woodberry, NJ, Mr. Milton O. Powell and his wife Patricia of Chesapeake and Ms. Marsha P. Lamm of Charlottesville; a sister, Sarah H. Smith of Lexington, NC; a brother, John E. Runkle of Wheton, MD and by four grand children; six step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; 15 step great grandchildren; and three step great great grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2003 at Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-8 p.m. at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, those who wish memorial gifts may be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va 22902

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Jul. 17, 2005
LUCILLE POWELL COLLIER
Lucille Powell Collier, of Stanardsville died Friday, July 15, 2005, at the Evergreene Meadows in Stanardsville. Born April 11, 1918 on Parker Mountain, (now Farm Colony), Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Paulus Powell and Bertie Mae Powell. Lucille and her husband, Winston, along with his brother, Edward and his wife, Charlotte, owned and operated Collier Brothers General Merchandise in Stanardsville, until 1977. She was a member of the Stanardsville United Methodist Church and took an active role in many aspects of the work of the church as a member of the U.M.W. She loved to golf and was a member of the Ladies Golf Association of Greene Hills Club. Homemaking was another priority, especially cooking, providing delicious meals for her children, grandchildren and friends. She is survived by one son, W.H. Collier Jr., and his wife, Gayle; one daughter, Sandra C. Shifflett and her husband, Melvin; four grandchildren, Brian Collier and his wife, Teresa, Adrian Shifflett and his fiancee', Kelly Boles, Brent Shifflett, Bridget Shifflett and her fiancee', Nathan Kirby; six great grandchildren, Travis, Braydon and Kaylee Collier, Kelsey and Kylie Shifflett and Jayden Kirby. A major loss in her life was the death of her grandson, Winston Todd Collier on Oct. 4, 1988, at the age of 24; and her beloved husband of 53 years, Winston H. Collier Sr., preceded her in death on October 8, 1991. Being the last surviving sibling in a large family, she was also preceded in death by six sisters, Carrie P. Lawson, Maudie P. Haney, Anna P. Hall, Birdie Virginia Powell, Reba P. Roberts and Zelda P. Haney; six brothers, Paul E. Powell, Carl C. Powell, G. Okey Powell, Paulis Stephens Powell "Steve", Lavender W. Powell and Marvin H. Powell. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday July 18, 2005, at Stanardsville United Methodist Church with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Paul Davis and the Rev. Reginald Burgess officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. A special thank you to all of Mom's caregivers over the years. They include the Staff and friends at Evergreene Meadows, Joyce Powell and special friends, Norma and Shirley Breeden. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Meadows Santa Fund, 422 William Mills Drive, Stanardsville, VA 22973 Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 1, 2007
MARIE POWELL HANCOCK
Marie Powell Hancock, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, died at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Monday, January 29, 2007. She was born December 16, 1939, the daughter of the late Marvin Powell and Florence Moyer Powell. She was preceded in death by her niece, Debra Breeden Bevard. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Hancock; a son, Michael Shifflett of Beckley, West Virginia; one stepson, Rondell Hancock and his wife, Laura, of Norfolk, Virginia; three stepdaughters, Vickie Enfield and her husband, Richard, of Crestview, Florida, Susan Gearhart and her husband, Bill, of Ruckersville, Virginia, and Sandra Hancock of Washington, D.C. and Uruguay, South America; two sisters, Mary Powell Breeden and her husband, Walker, and Ann Powell Harper and her husband, Don, of Stanardsville, Virginia; and a brother, Henry Powell and his wife, Gloria, of Somerset, Virginia; a half-brother, George William Powell and his wife, Shirley, of Charlottesville, Virginia; six grandchildren, Marvin E. Beck Jr., Ronald J. Beck, Joseph L. Enfield, Joshua M. Gearhart, Jacob S. Gearhart and Marty R. Devitt. She was a member of the Crozet Baptist Church, a long term employee of Acme Visible Records and in 2005 retired from Sperry Marine with 17 years of service. Prior to her death, Marie requested that she would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to everyone who participated in her care at the University of Virginia Medical Center and to all of her friends for their kindness and prayers given during her illness. A special thanks to Chaplain Gordon Putnam for his hours of kindness, support and prayers. The family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 202B, Richmond, VA 23228. Pallbearers are Keith Shifflett, Al Bevard, Brandon Bayless, Josh Gearhart, Joey Enfield and Jake Gearhart. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007, at the Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, at the Crozet Baptist Church. The Reverend David Collyer and Chaplain Gordon Putnam will officiate. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, May 18, 1933
MARY F. SHIFLETT POWELL
Mrs. D. C. Powell - Mrs. Mary F. Powell, widow of D. C. Powell, died at her home in Shenandoah Thursday morning May 11, 1933, after an illness of three or four years. Mary Frances Powell was born April 1, 1861, and was aged 82 years, 1 month, and 11 days. Before marriage she was a Miss Shiflett, a daughter of Harden and Dosia Shiflett, and was born in Greene County. She was a member of the United Brethren church from early childhood. She is survived by the following: One sister, Miss Sophronia Shiflett, Stanardsville,; four daughters, Miss Dosia Powell of Shenandoah; Mrs. Hugh D. Koontz, of Norfolk; Mrs. Wendell E. Alexander, of Cincinnati, O.; and Mrs. George M. Irwin, of Dundalk, Md.; four sons, J. C. Powell and D. O Powell, of Shenandoah; M. F. Powell, of Hagerstown, and F. F. Powell, of Roanoke; three brothers, John Flenor, and Melton Shiflett, all of Greene county. Her death was due to a complication of diseases and was not expected. She realized her condition. She left a host of friends in Shenandoah and community. Funeral services were held at the U. B. church Saturday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer, with burial in the family lot in the U. B. cemetery by the side of her daughter Alice, and her husband.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Mon, Sep. 10, 2007
MARY LEE POWELL
Mary Lee Powell, 72, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at her home after a long fight with her illness. She was born September 10, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Shifflett and Rosie Collier Shifflett. She was preceded in death by one son, George William Powell Jr.; five brothers, Wesley Shifflett, Amos Shifflett, Hermon Shifflett, Harmon Shifflett, Dewey Shifflett and David Shifflett; and three sisters, Clair Shifflett, Dora Rodgers, and Edna Thomas. She is survived by three sons, Roy Lee Johnston and a special friend, Shelby F. Shifflett, of Charlottesville, Ronnie Shifflett of Ruckersville, and Frankie Shifflett of Scottsville; two daughters, Gloria Harlow and Irvin Taylor of Charlottesville, and Hallie Carr of Rustburg; one brother, Eugene Shifflett of Stanardsville; five grandchildren, Tina Harlow, Christy Harlow, William Harlow, Matthew Johnston and Danielle Johnston; and two great-grandchildren, Akeya Jackson and Christina Bellomy; longtime friends, George Powell and his wife, Shirley, and Lewis Morris; along with many nieces and nephews. She had many friends and loved ones that will miss her greatly. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff on the Hospice Unit at Martha Jefferson Hospital as well as Hospice of the Piedmont for all of their help and support during this difficult time. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at the Chapel of the Hill and Wood Funeral Home, with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating. Burial will follow at Nortonsville Free Pentecostal Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at the funeral home. Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com.

The Greene County Record, Stanardsville, VA, Thu, Apr. 30, 1925
MARY W. POWELL
Mrs. Mary W. Powell died Monday, April 20, 1925, at 6 a.m. at Boonesville. She had been in bad health for the past few months. Mrs. Powell was born Sept. 5, 1840, near Earlysville. She married Edward S. Powell in 1855. Mrs. Powell was a widow for 51 years. There are nine children, Mrs. Angus Wood, of Free Union, Mrs. Mollie Dunn of Free Union; Mrs. Emma Estes, of Iron Gate; Mrs. Cora Batten, Mrs. Ida Davis and Mr. W. E. Powell of Boonesville, of Boonesville; Mr. Bennie Powell, of Earlysville; Mr. George Powell, of Raleigh, W. Va., Mr. Quint Powell, of Grottoes. Mrs. Powell had a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was laid to rest at Gentry's church April 21. The services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Trent. The pallbearers were; Messrs. Henry and Charlie Powell, Robert Davis, Will Dunn, Sam Wood, Eugene Batten. Miss Fannie Powell was the Flower girl.

Greene County Record, Greene Co., VA, Thu, Feb. 12, 1948
MATILDA ANN POWELL
Mrs. P.P. Powell Died February 3
Mrs. Matilda Ann Powell, wife of P.P. Powell, of Barboursville, died at 8:30 o'clock, the morning of Feb 3 at a Charlottesville hospital. She was a native of Greene County, daughter of the late Edward and Rebecca Morris, and was 78 years of age. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, E.M. Powell of Gilberts, and W.H. Powell, of Tye River, and five daughters, Mrs. L.M. Norford and Mrs. C.W. Herring, of Charlottesville, Mrs. W.H. Price, of Burnleys, Mrs. J.F. Shiflett, of Gilberts, and Mrs. J.L. McDaniel, of Stony Point. There are 27 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Powell also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Morris, of Charlottesville and Mrs. Lynwood Crawford of Evington, and four brothers, William and Houston Morris, of Proffit and Richard Morris, of Burnleys. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Preddy funeral home, the service being conducted by the Dr. Allen W. Graves, pastor of the First Baptist church, near Stony Point.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Thu, Feb. 26, 2004
P. A. POWELL
P. A. Powell, 81, of Barboursville, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born June 6, 1922, in Orange County and was a son of the late Pribble Houston Powell and Hazel Woods Powell. P.A. was known throughout his life for his cheerful smiles and friendly hugs. He will be forever remembered by his family and loved ones for his steadfast faith and generous nature. His generosity of sharing his home-grown vegetables and woodworking crafts will be greatly missed. Mr. Powell was an active member of Union Grove Christian Church, Barboursville, member and past treasurer of the Barboursville Ruritan Club, worked at the voting polls as an official for the east-one precinct, Orange County until his death, volunteered his services assisting the American Red Cross Bloodmobile regularly, served in the United States Navy for six years during World War II, owned and operated a retail store in Virginia Beach and worked for the NADAP Naval Base in Norfolk before retiring and moving to Barboursville. He was a member and Past Master of the Barboursville Masonic Lodge No. 112, AF & AM and was recently serving as treasurer, Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Seventh Masonic District (Year 1991), member and Past Sovereign Master of Lord Culpeper A.M.D. Council No. 152, member and Past High Priest of the Orange Royal Arch Chapter No. 47, member of other R.A. Chapters, Arvonia No. 64, Culpeper No. 13, Keystone No. 58 and a member of the Scottish Rite Temple, Valley of Richmond. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Gay Collier Powell of Barboursville; three sons, Michael Powell and his wife, Ruth, of Richmond, Randy Powell and his wife, Charlotte, of Charlotte, N.C., Keith Powell and his wife, Faith, of Chesapeake; two stepsons, Jerry Collier and his wife, Tandy, of Six Mile, S.C., Glenn Collier, of Arlington, one step-daughter, Gloria Powers and her husband, Larry, of Phoenix, Ariz; three sisters, Martha Ann Powell Aiken and her husband, Al, of Riverdale, M.D., Mary Lee Kosec and her husband, Robert, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Evelyn Bridgett and her husband, Leon, of Waldorf, Md.; four grandchildren, Christine Powell of Marietta, Ga., Lisa Powell Hartsook and her husband, Ryan, of Radford, Casey Powell and Kari Ann Powell, both of Charlotte, N.C.; eight step- grandchildren, Christopher Bishop of Virginia Beach, John Collier of Charlottesville, Steven Collier of Purcellville, Daniel Collier of Hawaii, Christy Collier of Six Mile, S.C., Kevin Schneider, David Schneider and Bryce Schneider, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; one step great-grandchild, Tyler Wayde Jantzen, of Virginia Beach; devoted cousin, Kathleen Clore, of Orange; a number of nieces and nephews and his lovable dog, Misty. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Powell; two brothers, Winston Powell and Marshall Powell; and four sisters, Buelah Powell, Mildred Powell, Marian Reid and Virginia Campbell. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with interment in Maplewood Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The Rev. Jim Jackson and The Rev. Art Dechent will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Grove Christian Church, P.O. Box 86, Barboursville, VA 22923 or to the Barboursville Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 144, Barboursville, VA 22923.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Apr. 27, 2005
PAULIS STEPHENS POWELL
Paulis Stephens (Steve) Powell of Stanardsville died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Evergreen Nursing Care Center, Stanardsville, Va. He was born Aug. 13, 1911, on Powell Mountain, Greene County. He was the son of the late Edward Paulus Powell and Roberta Mae Powell. His work consisted of 25 years as an Asst. Operator for Columbia Gas Company Inc. After his retirement he spent his work time raising, buying and selling livestock. He loved the cattle business and he was familiar at all the surrounding livestock markets. He loved auctions and enjoyed especially old farm tools. He was a life long member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church where he served as Church Treasurer, Trustee and on many boards and committees over the years. He became a member of Stanardsville I.O.O.F #190 in 1939, an organization dear to his heart for more than 65 years. He served in the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps from 1932 to 1934. He is survived by six sons, Larry Powell and his wife, Emogene, Calvin Powell and his wife, Charlotte, Griffin Powell and his wife, Lillian, Merrill Powell and his wife, Mary Ann, of Stanardsville, Norman Powell and his wife, Mickey, of Frederick, Md., and Dr. Norris L. Powell of Franklin, Va.; four daughters, Patty P. Baugher, Audrey P. Morris and her husband, Ronald, and Joann S. Powell of Stanardsville, Janie P. Austin and her husband, Harold, of Staatsburg, N.Y.; one sister, Lucille Collier of Stanardsville; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Moyers Powell on March 1, 1998; an infant son, Nelson Maynard Powell; and more recently by a devoted son-in-law, W. L. Baugher; six sisters, Carrie P. Lawson, Maudie P. Haney, Anna P. Hall, Birdie Virginia Powell, Reba P. Roberts, and Zelda P. Haney; five brothers, Paul E. Powell, Carl C. Powell, G. Okey Powell, Lavender W. Powell, and Marvin H. Powell. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, with interment at Stanardsville Cemetery. The Rev. Valerie Ritter, assisted by The Rev. Zig Volskis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, VA 22973 or to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3729 Celt Rd., Stanardsville, VA 22973.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Aug. 27, 2003
PEARL M. POWELL
Pearl McCary Powell 76, of Charlottesville, died August 24, 2003, at Westminster Canterbury. Born September 22, 1926, in Albemarle County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ivey and Mary Bell Johnson McCary. Her husband, Claude Powell; a sister, Louise M. Pippin and two brothers, Allen T. McCary and Clyde N. McCary, also preceded her in death. She was retired from the Personnel Department at Michie Company. Survivors include a niece, Mildred Almarode and her husband, Earl; a nephew Carl Pippin and his wife, Pat; great nieces and nephews, Joy Almarode, Ken Almarode, Carl Pippin Jr. and Mandy Pippin. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on August 29, 2003, at Hill & Wood Chapel with Rev. Frank Schumaker. Interment will follow at Scottsville Cemetery. Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Nov. 25, 2007
PEARL S. POWELL
Pearl Smith Powell, 95, of Charlottesville, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007, at a local nursing home. Born October 24, 1912, in Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Quinton Edward and Elizabeth Ann Williams Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lavender Woodsberry Powell; two brothers, Floyd Smith and Lloyd Smith; and five sisters, Verdie Shifflet, Myrtle Rodgers, Clara Smith, Bernice Barbour and Maude Williams. Pearl had retired from Martha Jefferson Hospital where she worked in the OR department for 11 years, and was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Chester C. Powell Sr. of Fishersville; a brother, Clarence Smith of Charlottesville; five sisters, Reathy Barnes of Belair, Maryland, Ressie Bailey and Alice Jarrell, both of Charlottesville, and Margaret Butler and Lois Clark, both of Richmond; three grandchildren, Scott Powell, Chester C. Powell Jr. and Melissa A. Powell; and two great-grandchildren, Sky Powell and Emeli Ragland. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday November 29, 2007, at the Chapel of the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Greg Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Pearls name be made to the Belmont Baptist Church, 830 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Oct. 11, 1982
RALPH POWELL SHIFFLETT
Ralph Powell “R. P.” Shifflett, 78, of Harrisonburg was dead on arrival Sunday afternoon at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shifflett, who had been ill five years, was born July 30, 1904 in McGaheysville and was a son of the late David Luther and Gracie Powell Shifflett. He owned and operated Neon Service Company on US 11 south of Harrisonburg more than 40 years. He also operated Echo Restaurant several years. He was a member of McGaheysville United Methodist Church, the Moose Lodge and United Commercial Travelers of Harrisonburg. He was married twice. After his first wife, the former Roberta Layman, died, he married in 1935 Ann Pearl Shifflett, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Ralph P. Shifflett Jr. and Donnie Lee Shifflett, both of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Derenda Martin of Richmond and Betty Haynes of Harrisonburg; four brothers, Vernon H. Shifflett of Elkton, Fred L. Shifflett of Harrisonburg, Owen T. Shifflett of Bridgewater and Marshall J. Shifflett of Rockville, Maryland; two sisters, Pauline Graham of Neosho, Mo., and Anna Mae Ottoway of Huntsville, Alabama; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted 11 am Wednesday at McGaheysville United Methodist Church by the Rev. C. Reynolds Simmons Jr. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family will receive friends 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home. Friends also may call at the Shifflett home.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sat, Apr. 21, 2007
RAYMOMD POWELL JR.
Raymond Powell Jr. went to be in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 19, 2007. He was born December 20, 1927, in Stanardsville, and was the son of the late Raymond Clyde and Mary Moyers Powell. He honored his country by serving two tours with the United States Army in the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Powell; three sons, Ray Powell and his wife, Barbara, of Stanardsville, Anthony Powell and his wife, Ann, also of Stanardsville, and Rodney Powell and his wife, Lorie, of Ruckersville; one daughter, Donna Powell of Stanardsville; one stepdaughter, Debra Simms and her husband, Harold, of Dale City; six grandchildren, Phillip Powell and his wife, Karrie, Cordale Simms and his wife, Ruth, Anthony Powell, Matthew Powell, Bridget Powell, and Faith Powell; four great -grandchildren, Thomas Powell, Leah Powell, Jordan Powell, and Andrew Powell; four brothers, William Powell and his wife, Elnora, Lynwood Powell and his wife, Clarice, Meredith Powell, and James Powell and his wife, Joyce; two sisters, Christine Eppard and Nora Dillon and her husband, Edwin; and one sister-in-law, Ruby Powell. Raymond Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thaddeus Powell; and one brother-in -law, Leroy Eppard. Close family and friends, L.A. Eppard, Cory Eppard, Delano Powell, Eugene S. Lawson Jr., Randy Lawson and Glen Lamb will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the First Bible Baptist Church with the Reverend James Woods and the Reverend Valerie Ritter officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kevin McConnell and the dialysis staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital, for the wonderful care given to Raymond Jr. over the past several years. The family would also like to thank the Greene County Rescue Squad and Hospice of the Piedmont. There are not enough words to express the gratitude the family has for neighbor, Joann Woods, for her special way to encourage Raymond Jr. to press on when the going got tough and for being with all of them during every stage of Raymond Jr.'s illness. The assistance she gave was God sent and will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, VA 22973. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mar. 2, 2002
RONNIE WAYNE POWELL
Ronnie Wayne "Boo" Powell, 56, of Orange, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at his residence. He was born May 17, 1944, the son of Lillie Virginia Morris Powell Berry, and the late Woody Brown Powell. In addition to his mother, Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hartsook Powell; one daughter, Rebecca Ann Powell of Orange; one son, Gary Lee Powell and wife, Michelle, of Lynhurst; three half-sisters, Patricia Altman of Spotsylvania, Charlote Elaine Nicholson, and Melanie Dawn Shaver, both of Madison; four grandchildren, Jessica, Gary Lee, Vincent Allen, and Lydia Powell; and one nephew, Johnny O. Powell Jr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny O. Powell. Mr. Powell was a member of the Baptist Faith and a retired employee of Liberty of Gordonsville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with interment in Graham Cemetery. Pastor Charles Shifflett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Dec. 13, 1974
ROY EDWARD POWELL
CROZET – Roy Edward Powell, 49, of Crozet died Thursday. Born in Albemarle County, he was the son of Gracey Morris Powell and the late B. Carroll Powell. He was employed at Morton Frozen Foods in Crozet, and served as past president of the White Hall Ruritan Club and the Albemarle County Farm Bureau. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, betty Mize Powell of Crozet; two daughters, Page M. Powell of Crozet and Martha D. Powell of Williamsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Irene carver of Charlottesville and Mrs. Sue Marshall of Earlysville, and four brothers, Ashby Powell, Ben Powell and Frank Powell all of Charlottesville, and Cecil Powell of Earlysville. Graveside services will be held 11 a. m. Saturday at Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet, Rev. Carroll Goodrich officiating. The family request contributions be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at home tonight. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

the Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jun. 30, 2006
ROY RICHARD "PEE WEE" POWELL
Roy Richard "PeeWee" Powell, 60, of Esmont, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. He was born August 17, 1945, in Albemarle County, the son of the late William Benjamin Powell and Virginia Clara Burnley Marshall. He was employed as an electrician for 37 years at University of Virginia Facilities Management. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Marie Powell and a sister, Phyllis A. Keyton. He is survived by two sons, Troy R. Powell and his wife, Courtney, and their children, Ethan and Brysen of Palmyra; and Anthony G. Powell and his wife, Christine and their children, Khrystian and Kara of Schuyler; his mother, Virginia Clara Burnley Marshall of Charlottesville; three sisters, Mary Mangialetti and her husband, Charles, of Buckingham County, Barbara Jean Evans and her husband, Dewey, of Charlottesville and Shirley Jean Wells and her husband, Milton, of Colonial Heights; a brother, Eugene Jones and his wife, Patsy, of Palmyra; and a special life long friend, John R. "Bunny" Rhoades of Alberene. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Teague Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Mr. Lindsay Ellis. Burial will follow the funeral service at Oakwood Cemetery beside his wife. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. at Teague Funeral Home on Friday, June 30, 2006. Family and friends may sign the guest register at www.teaguefuneralhome.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Wed, Jan. 3, 2007
SARAH RINER POWELL
Sarah R. Powell, 86, of Ruckersville, passed away December 31, 2006, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Sarah Elizabeth Riner Powell was born in Ruckersville, Virginia November 7, 1920. She was the daughter of the late John Alvin Riner and Pauline Marie Herron Riner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stark Edward Powell; a sister, Irene Riner Collier; and a brother, Ralph Wylie Riner. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Roger Edward Powell and his wife, Janice, of Ruckersville, and Michael Kent Powell and his wife, Shirley, also of Ruckersville; one daughter, Judith Powell McGuinn of Manassas; one sister, Mabel Riner Deane; two grandchildren, Angela Blevins and her husband, Larry, of Palmyra, and Kristin Haislip and her husband, Travis, of Scottsville; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley D. Wilson, Chelsey D. Blevins, Caleb A. Blevins, Jacob A. Blevins, Brian J. Haislip, Riley F. Haislip, Blake H. Haislip and Lillie Caroline Haislip. Mrs. Powell was a lifetime member of Swift Run Baptist Church and a former member of the church choir. She was also co-owner of Powell Brothers Garage and a former member of the Rippin Run Garden Club. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at the Ryan Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007, at Swift Run Baptist Church with the Reverend Mark Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Swift Run Baptist Church, P.O. Box 426 Stanardsville, VA 22973. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Mon, Feb. 26, 2007
SUSIE POWELL MARSHALL
Susie Powell Marshall, 78, of Dyke passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2007. She was born in Dyke, Virginia, on April 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Benjamin Carroll Powell and Gracie Anne Morris Powell. Susie was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis Marshall; and two brothers, Roy Powell and Ashby Powell. She is survived by two sons, Charles D. Marshall, Donnie C. Marshall and his wife, Patricia, all of Dyke; three brothers, Frank Powell and his wife, Delores, of Boonesville, Cecil Powell and his wife, Lonney, of Stuarts Draft, Ben Powell and his wife, Barbara, of Charlottesville; one sister, Irene Carver and her husband, Gene, also of Charlottesville; three grandchildren, Tyler Marshall, Samantha Marshall and Jason Marshall. Susie was employed for many years with Frank IX and Sons. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church with the Reverend Jim Jinks officiating. Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sep. 19, 2002
THADDEUS W. POWELL
Thaddeus Walker Powell, 70, of Stanardsville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in a Lynchburg nursing home. Born Jan. 27, 1932, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Moyer Powell. He is survived by his wife, Ruby S. Powell of Stanardsville; a daughter, Crystal Michelle Powell of Blacksburg, whom he dearly loved; two sisters, Mabel Christine Eppard and her husband, Leroy, of Stanardsville and Nora Dillion and her husband, Edwin, of Arlington; five brothers, William W. Powell and his wife, Eleanor, Raymond Powell Jr. and his wife, Betty Jean, James Powell and his wife, Joyce, all of Stanardsville, Meredith Powell, and Lynwood Powell and his wife, Clarice "Helen," all of Elkton; and a special friend and neighbor, Eugene Lawson. Mr. Powell was retired from Virginia Metal Products after 47 years of service. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon at the Ryan Funeral Chapel, Quinque, with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens. Pastor Wendell Lamb will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dyke Fire Department. Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Sun, Feb. 15, 2009
VIRGIL FRANKLIN POWELL
Virgil Franklin "Bobby" Powell, 75, of Keswick, died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at a local hospital. He was born April 13, 1933, in Virginia, the son of the late Harry Powell and Emmie Eubanks Powell. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Strein; and a beloved aunt, Ethel "Nannie" Norvell. Bobby retired from Comdial after many years of service. He attended Red Hill School, served in the United States Army, was a member of Covesville Baptist Church, and currently attended Jefferson Park Baptist Church. He was also a Nascar fan, loved to hunt and fish, and loved animals, especially his dog, Bubba. Surviving him are his wife, Shirley Powell of Keswick; two sons, Michael Powell and his wife, Brenda, of Palmyra and Steve Powell and his wife, Carolyn, of Troy; three granddaughters, Brandie Powell, Tracy Powell, and Amanda Powell, all of Palmyra; one grandson, Dustin Powell of Troy; two brothers, Harry Powell of Altavista and Henry Powell of California; and his beloved dog and pal, Bubba. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2009, at Jefferson Park Baptist Church with the Reverend Jeffrey Riddle officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Tue, Aug. 24, 2004
VIRGINIA POWELL LANCASTER
Virginia Powell Lancaster, 89, of Orange, died Sunday, August 22, 2004, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born March 30, 1915, in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Hattie Ham Powell. She was a member of the Orange Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lewis E. Lancaster; her daughter, Pauline L. Smith of Richmond; her brother, Bernard N. Powell of Orange; her sister, Rosa P. Herndon of Orange; her granddaughter, Jenny Smith of Bumpass; and two great-grandsons, Justin and Logan Hord of Bumpass. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with interment in Graham Cemetery. Dr. Stanley Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, at Preddy Funeral Home in Orange.


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