U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Lathan McDonald
Lathan Eugene McDonald, 81, of Elkton, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mr. McDonald was born May 10, 1927, in Elkton, and was a son of the late Eugene C. and Mary Ann Crawford McDonald.
He was a lifetime resident of the Elkton area. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Gooden Brothers VFW Post 9292. He worked in construction and was a carpenter foreman for many years.
On July 21, 1945, he married
Stella Marie Dean, who preceded him in death March 14, 2008.
Survivors include two sons, Steve E. McDonald and A. Wayne McDonald; three daughters, L. 'Diane' Smiley, Joyce E. Turner and Sandy K. Hammer, all of Elkton; a brother, Lurty Mowbray of Alexandria; two sisters, Juanita Stanley of Elkton and Pauline Andrews of Colonial Heights; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Gerald Meeks will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg with graveside rites by Gooden Brothers VFW Post 9292.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the McDonald home at any time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 91, Elkton, VA 22827.
Barbara O. Reyes
Barbara Orebaugh Reyes, 68, of Broadway, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at her home.
Mrs. Reyes was born March 5, 1940, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of the late Pasco and Reta Orebaugh.
She graduated from Broadway High School and was a member of Broadway Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker.
On May 9, 1992, she married
Enrique Reyes, who survives.
She is also survived by a son, Kevin High; three daughters, Mari Baber, Christine Heishman, and Ella Watson; four stepchildren, Enrique Reyes Jr., Eloy Reyes Sr., Thomas Reyes Sr., and Esperanza Ortiz; a brother, Bruce Orebaugh; five grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were pending Friday night at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Garland Lee Whitmer
Garland Lee Whitmer, 82, of Harrisonburg, departed this earthly life on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Whitmer was born Oct. 12, 1926, near Mathias, W.Va., and was the son of the late William C. and Josephine S. Whitmer. The family moved to the Cherry Grove section of Rockingham County in 1927.
Mr. Whitmer was a 1944 graduate of Linville-Edom High School and a 1949 graduate of Bridgewater College with a B.S. degree in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. He was also a member of Bridgewater College Glee Club and the traveling Concert Choir. He had a lifelong love of music and participated in church choirs as singer and music director.
Mr. Whitmer served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
On Dec. 25, 1947, Garland was united in marriage to Lois Jean Karicofe, of Linville. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 25, 2007. She remains along with two daughters, Diane Osmundson and husband, John, of Broadway and Sandra Stephenson of Timberville; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by two brothers, Ivan Whitmer of Broadway and Jennings Whitmer of Waynesboro.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beulah Halterman and Wilma Whetzel.
Prior to his retirement in October 1986, he was employed for 21 years as Assistant Director, Bureau of Medical & Nursing Facilities Services for the State Health Department in Richmond, Va. During his last nine years of employment, he served as Administrator of the Hancock Geriatric Treatment Center in Williamsburg, Va. After retiring, he returned to the Valley to live and became a member of Dayton United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with the Rev. Rudy Smith and the Rev. Steve Bird officiating. Burial will be private at Rest Haven cemetery in Harrisonburg with Pastor Wayne Wright officiating.
The family will receive friends this evening (Monday) from 7:00-8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Kenneth M. Livingstone
Kenneth M. Livingstone, 78, of San Francisco, Calif., died July 1, 2008, at Central Gardens Convalescent Home in San Francisco from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Mr. Livingstone was born April 4, 1930, in Harrisonburg, Va., and was a son of the late Kenneth M. and Anna Taliaferro Livingstone.
He grew up in Arlington and Washington, D.C., and was a graduate of Western High School. After graduating from William and Mary College in 1952, he studied engineering in France and was an aeronautical engineer. Subsequently, after joining the Air Force, he attended flight school and was commissioned a lieutenant. After discharge, he was an aeronautical engineer in Los Angeles and later in San Francisco.
Mr. Livingstone was fluent in Portuguese, German, Italian and French. He studied Arabic at Berkeley University. He was a licensed pilot and also a glider pilot. An accomplished musician, he played piano, guitar and drums. He was a member of the Saint Andrew's Society, the Sports Car Club of America and the Lavender Hill Mob.
Survivors include a brother, George T. Livingstone of Arlington; two sisters, Elizabeth L. Patrick of Provincetown, Mass., and Cynthia L. Gilbert of McLean; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Woodbine cemetery in Harrisonburg, Va.
Arrangements are by Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Col. Kimberly Brabson
Col. (Ret.) Kimberly Brabson, 91, of Elkton, died on July 28, 2008. Decorated World War II Veteran, Career Military Infantry Officer. Beloved husband of Lillian V. Brabson; father of Ann Brabson, Kimberly Brabson Jr. and Elizabeth Marye. Survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Born at Fort Myers on Jan. 2, 1917.
Educated at UVA and numerous military schools, Col. Brabson began his service in the United States Army, rising from a private to Colonel during his 33 years of service.
In 1944 he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in battle.
Colonel Brabson moved to Elkton, Va., in 1967 and in 1972 finished his military career as the Advisor to the 116th infantry Regiment in Staunton, Va.
An avid hunter with numerous big game trophies, and his exceptional woodworking talent has produced a home filled with many wonderful things.
Contribution in his memory may be made to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church or the Cancer Foundation of America.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church on Aug. 2, 2008, at 2 p.m. Interment will be later in Arlington National cemetery.
Services entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.
Dr. Charles Harner Miller
Celebration of his life to be held at 2:00pm, August 23 at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Dr. Charlie, as he was fondly called by the folks of the Shenandoah Vally, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 from complications with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Charles Harner Miller was born to Phyllis Harner Miller and Clifford Devere Miller on July 2, 1937 in Charlottesville, VA, where he was reared with his brother Donald. He attended the University of Virginia for his undergraduate studies then went on to graduate from UVA's School of Medicine. It was in the hospital cafeteria where he met and fell in love with his wife, Elizabeth and married
in 1965. He interened at the University of Kentucky Medical Center followed by four years of general surgery residency at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He served in the Army until 1973 when the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley called to him and he relocated his family to Edinburg, VA. Although he loved the rural life, he felt stirred to serve his country again. He signed up for active duty with the Air Force in 1977 only to be lured back to the Valley four years later by his yearnings for the country life. In 1985, Charlie grew restless again and for one last military hurrah he served in the Air Force as Director of the Emergency Room at Eglin AFB in Florida, then as Hospital Commander at Hahn AFB in Germany and back to Eglin as Hospital Commander. It was in 1995 that the Blue Ridge Mountains beckoned him one last time to come back and take care of her folks whom he so dealry loved. Charles retired with the rank of Colonel, USAF MC and picked up his doctor's bag and moved to Bryce Mtn Ski Resort in Basye, VA where he served his people as family doctor, general surgeon, volunteer at the Shenandoah Free Clinic and Rockingham Free Clinic and as medical coordinator of the county rescue squads.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Simmons Miller, RN and six children, Clifford Miller of Greeneville, TN Lisa Byard, of Dawsonville, GA, Michael Miller of Marietta, GA, Kari Lamb of Charlottesville, Lelia Stone also of Marietta, GA and David Riffey of Mauertown, VA, their husbands and wives and about twenty natural, foster, or adopted grandchildren. His brother, Donald Miller and wife, Sally live near their three children in Norfolk, VA.
Dr. Charlie was never happier than when he was caring for other people and enjoying his large family. He never refused care to those who could not pay, often accepting farm produce, baked goods and even chickens back in the 70's and by volunteering his services at the Free Clinics in the more recent years. His children will remember his compassion, kindness, lack of prejudice, and empathy along with his corny sense of humor, goofy made-up songs, kissing each flower he planted, and tent camping in 100 degree weather at Oregon Inlet at the Outer Banks. His granchildren will remember the fishing trips by the Meems Bottom Covered Bridge, fireworks on the Fourth of July on the ski slopes at Bryce, and homemade peppermint ice cream. His friends will remember the jovial parties, wrapping him in toilet paper and singing by the piano or campfire. Hopefully his beloved friends and patients will share stories for years to come of how much he touched each of their lives and will tell of the country doc who made house calls to those too ill to leave their homes. His wife of forty-three years will continue to let Shadow, Charlie's cat, back inside the house each night to sleep in a very un-cat-like manner wherever the cat so chooses to lie. And the family will continue to live just as he would want them to, loving one another and enjoying each day for what it has to offer.
A celebration of life will be held at Kyger Funeral Home, 3173 Spotswood Trail, (off of Rt. 33 East), Harrisonburg, VA, Saturday, August 23 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The family hopes that many of his friends will be able to come share fond memories of Charlie's impact on their lives. In lieu of flowers, a small donation in Dr. Charlie's memory to the Shenadoah Free Clinic, Rockingham Free Clinic, a fire and rescue squad near you, or other charity would be most appreciated.
Frank Allen Wright
Frank Allen Wright, 61, of McGaheysville, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Wright was born in Harrisonburg on Feb. 14, 1947, and was the son of the late Oneil and Grace Rhodes Wright.
He worked for KFC in Harrisonburg as a manager for over 20 years.
On June 20, 1980, he married
Lyn Wright, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Frank Allen Wright II; two daughters, Jennifer Wright of McGaheysville and Wendy Wright of Verona; five grandchildren and numerous other extended family members.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to UVA Cardio and Pulmonary Transplant Program, P.O. Box 800265, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
Eleanor H. Montalbine
Eleanor Helen (Borowy) Montalbine, 83, of Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Home in Harrisonburg, passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at her residence.
Eleanor was born on June 16, 1925, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Borowy. Prior to living in Harrisonburg, Mrs. Montalbine lived in West Islip, N.Y., and Virginia Beach, Va.
On Feb. 2, 1948, she married
Nazzarine P. Montalbine, who preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Anna and Olga Borowy, and her stepmother, Ann.
She is survived by two daughters, Mariann Smith and husband, Alex, of Fishersville, Va., and Susan Cummings and husband, Charles, of Navarre, Fla.; two grandsons, Frank Smith and Chad Cummings; half sister, Ann Teresa O'Brien of Scotia, N.Y.; one stepsister, Patricia Morris of Old Bridge, N.J.; two stepbrothers, Frank Clarke and Alice of East Meadow, N.Y., and Jack Clarke; and many nieces and nephews.
She was a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, N.Y., and Sentara Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. She loved going out and playing mahjongg and cards and went to Atlantic City, Las Vegas and Charles Town, W.Va., as often as she could. She was quick to make friends wherever she went and will be missed by all.
Local arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Va. Arrangements in New York by the Charles O'Shea Funeral Home.
Ethel Emily Adkins
Ethel Emily Adkins, 84, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at her home.
Mrs. Adkins was born March 17, 1924, in Laurel Creek, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late William and Ida Smith Donelow.
She was an active member of the Furnace United Methodist Church near Elkton and was known for her quilts and apple dumplings. She had been previously employed by Spotswood High School and Harrisonburg High School as a cook.
On July 29, 1952, she married
William (Billy) Adkins, who preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2001. Survivors include a son, James Ratliff and wife, Athylene of Viper, Ky.; a daughter, Penny Dove and husband, Darin, of Elkton; a brother, Tom Donelow of Chicago, Ill; five grandchildren, Tammy Eversole, Haley Life, Zane Dove, Robby Ratliff, Pam Ratliff; four great-grandchildren, Cassidy Eversole, Katie Eversole, Courtney Ratliff, Christy Ratliff; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at the Furnace United Methodist Church near Elkton with Pastor Nona F. Allen officiating. Burial will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, W.Va. with Pastor David Chrisman presiding.
The family will receive friends Friday evening following the funeral service at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Lola Miller Golden
Lola Miller Golden, 58, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Golden was born Dec. 10, 1950, in Luray, and was the daughter of the late Ernest Hoover and Groveen Cloud Miller.
Lola worked for Cargill for 28 years before her retirement. She was also a member of the Harrisonburg Eagles No. 4150 Ladies Auxiliary and the Harrisonburg Moose Lodge No. 1320, where she liked to help out as much as she could.
On March 1, 1991, she married
Robert L. 'Bob' Golden, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Woody Comer of Shenandoah; a stepdaughter, Amanda Shifflett and husband, Ronnie Shifflett, of Grottoes; two brothers, Steve Miller and Richard Miller; two sisters, Sandy Young and husband, Steve, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Debbie Strickler of Luray; one granddaughter, Vanessa Comer, as well as numerous other grandchildren; one niece and several nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Reba Virginia Heatwole Moyers
Reba Virginia Heatwole Moyers, 92, of Harrisonburg, and formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at VMRC Oak Lea.
Mrs. Moyers was born June 11, 1916, in Hinton, and was the only child of the late Howard Marion and Mollie Frances Smith Heatwole.
Mrs. Moyers graduated in 1933 from Mount Clinton High School. She worked for the Harrisonburg Silk Mill and worked for 23 years at IMCO, (Owens Brockway) where she was a supervisor and floor lady. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a homemaker.
On Feb. 28, 1934, she married
Ralph Moyers, who died Dec. 22, 1966. Mrs. Moyers is survived by three daughters, Gayle Whetzel and husband, Virgil, of Mount Crawford, Sue Thomas Cobb and husband, Daniel, of Penn Laird and Bonnie Nunnally and husband, Henry, of Richmond; four grandchildren, Peter Thomas, Mollie Frances Thomas, Josie Cobb-Halloway and husband, Robert, and Sheila Whetzel; three great-grandchildren, Nathan Chewning, Kathryn and Issac Holloway. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Justin Thomas.
Father Thomas Mattingly will conduct a graveside service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum near Harrisonburg.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 154 North Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
