U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Vella M. Davis
Date of Death: Dec 7, 2010
Current Obituaries
Vella Marie Davis, 93, was born on July 6, 1917 in Franklin West Virginia and moved to Harrisonburg in 1967. She was a dear saint of the Lord Jesus Christ and went to Glory Tuesday evening, December 7th in her sleep. Psalm 116:15 says : Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. She truly believed and walked the Christian walk. Her first husband, Herman Welland Demastus of Baltimore, Maryland and her second husband, Junior Davis of Harrisonburg preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters; Arleta Moyers of Doe Hill, Virginia and Myrtle Pennybacker of Union Grove, Wisconsin and eight children: Billy Demastus and wife, Beverly of Oakland Maryland; John Demastus of Harrisonburg ; David Demastus and wife, Elizabeth of Carabelle Florida ; Kenneth Demastus and wife, Betty of Singers Glen Virginia; Carris Lam and husband, Jim of Penn Laird ; Loretta June Fleming and husband, Pete of Timberville, Virginia ; Mitzi Hallquist and husband, Paul of Broadway, Virginia ; Marsha Ritchie and husband, Paul of Harrisonburg. She also is survived by twenty-five grand children , thirty-seven great grand children and eight great-great grand children.
Family night will be at the Mcmullen Funeral Home on Friday evening between 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
The funeral will be held at Victory Baptist Church in Harrisonburg on Saturday at 11:00 am.
Officiating is the Rev. Bruce Murray and Rev. Jeremiah Reamer.
Interment will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens North Valley Pike Harrisonburg.
Charles F. Shank
Date of Death: Nov 28, 2010
Charles F. Shank, 74 Harrisonburg Charles Franklin Shank, 74, of Harrisonburg, VA died November 28, 2010 at UVA Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1936 in Mt. Crawford, VA and was the son of the late James Taft and Vada Anna Jones Shank. He was passionately in love with his Lord and Savior, his family, and his friends. He served the Lord in various capacities over the years and attended Grace Covenant Church. Mr. Shank was a dairy farmer before becoming a building contractor which was his profession for the last 47 years. On September 24, 1955, he married
Joann Lucille Wyse who survives him. He is also survived by six children, Mark Shank and wife Karen, Linda Davis and husband Stephen, of Harrisonburg, VA, Marvin Shank and wife Martha of Mt. Sidney, Va, Linette Andes and husband Gregory, Merle Shank and wife Suzanne, and Merlin Shank and wife Pamela, all of Harrisonburg, VA; 23 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, James L. Shank of Moneta, VA and Eldon L. Shank of Virginia Beach, VA. The family will receive friends Friday evening at the Grace Covenant Church from 6-9p.m. Friends may also call at the funeral home any time after Wednesday. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon at 3p.m. at the Grace Covenant Church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fathers House, Uganda c/o LifeChangers, P.O. Box 3709, Cookeville, TN 38502. Funeral arrangements are by McMullen Funeral Home.
Hugh D. Johnson
Date of Death: Nov 26, 2010
Hugh Douglas Johnson Hugh Douglas (“Doug”) Johnson, 72, died Friday, November 26, 2010 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Mr. Johnson was born on March 30, 1938 in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Elmer and the late Evelyn Laverne Eutsler Johnson. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Air Force following his graduation from high school, traveling all over the world as an Air Force Police Officer. Mr. Johnson owned and operated a plumbing business and worked in the plumbing and heating industry for the majority of life and was a truck driver in later years. On June 23, 1960, he married
Jessie Pearl (Dean) Johnson, who survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Tony Douglas Johnson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Eve German and a son, Randy Johnson, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Carole Harper and Linda Nelson and brothers, Kenneth Johnson and Gerald Johnson. Rev. Jerry Fawley will conduct a graveside service on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beaver Creek cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the family's home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hahn Cancer Center at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
Arrangements are by McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Charles E. Good, Jr.
Date of Death: Dec 13, 2010
Charles E. Good, Jr., 82
Charles Edward Good, Jr., 82, a resident of Harrisonburg, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Good was born on January 31, 1928 in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Charles E. and Rebecca Hedrick Good, Sr. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 until 1947, worked as a truck driver for Smith’s Transfer and also worked at the Valley Mall following his retirement. He was a member of the Linville Edom United Methodist Church.
On February 2, 1949, he married
Vada Good who preceded him in death in 1991.
Surviving are three children, Linda Dove, Charles E. Good III, Myron G. Good; his companion, Jean Siple; one sister, Charlotte Kirtley and husband Buddy; six step children, Phyllis Parker, Patricia Ott, Mary Jane Bazzle, Pete Hottinger, Charles Hottinger, Jesse Hottinger; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one step grandchild Chasity McCray.
Mr. Good was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Shifflett.
Reverend Lewis Armentrout will conduct a memorial service on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Friends may call at the home of Jean Siple, 2413 Buttermilk Creek Road, Harrisonburg.
The body was cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Davita Dialysis Center, 871 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
Everett J. Terry, 70
Date of Death: Dec 10, 2010
Harrisonburg - Everett Junior Terry, 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 10, 2010 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Terry was born on October 7, 1940, in Highland County and was the son of the late George Everett and Esther McLaughlin Terry. He was a charter member of the First Assembly of God Church in Harrisonburg. He spent the majority of his life as a farmer and worked for the Virginia Department of Highways until his retirement. He was currently employed at the Harrisonburg Transit. He was a long time supporter of the Rockingham County Fair Association and had served on the board.
On April 7, 1961, he married
the former Shirley McDaniel who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Melinda Berry and husband Dwayne, Mt. Sidney; Henry Terry and wife Valory, Linville; two sisters, Mary Halterman and husband Elmer; Carolyn Rexrode and husband Charles Jr., all of Monterey; one brother, Berlie N. Terry; Monterey; sister-in-law, Dot Terry , Lyndhurst; four grandchildren, Vanessa and Jerrica Berry and Ashton and Rett Terry.
Mr. Terry was preceded in death by a brother, James O. Terry and special buddy, Lanier McDaniel.
Pastor Jeff Ferguson will conduct a funeral service Monday morning at 11.a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3p.m. until 5p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ellen Martin, 85
Harrisonburg - Ellen Martin of Harrisonburg died Monday, December 13, 2010. She now rests peacefully in heaven after a four year battle with cancer. Her faith, along with the prayers of friends and family, provided a wonderful sense of peace throughout her illness. She was wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She touched many lives through her friendships and service to others.
Mrs. Martin was born on December 23, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Cora Meyers Risser. She served as a home health aide for several years. She enjoyed the work and friendships made while being a dedicated volunteer at Gift and Thrift.
On January 1, 1947, she married
Harold Martin who survives her.
Surviviors include a son Daniel married
to Ruth Ann, a grandson Jonathan and his wife Kate, and a granddaughter Nicole and her husband Zac Stark. She was preceded in death by a son, Jason. She had four great grandchildren, Sarah and Emily Martin and Wyatt and Madalyn Stark. She is also survived by one brother, Isaac Risser.
Two sisters, Louise Blosser and Martha Keeler preceded her in death.
Pastor Phil Kanagy will conduct a memorial service at Weavers Mennonite Church on Thursday morning at 11a.m.
A graveside service will be held at 10a.m. at Weavers Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from six until eight at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Valley Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 245, Bridgewater, Virginia 22812 or the Hahn Cancer Center, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801.
The casket will be closed.
David N. Lewis
Date of Death: Aug 5, 2009
David N. Lewis, 66 Harrisonburg David N. Lewis , 66, of Harrisonburg, husband of Mary Lu Stout Lewis, died from pancreatic cancer on August 5, 2009. David was born January 4, 1943, in Johnstown, PA where he lived until he was 21. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Haines Lewis and William M. Lewis, and his only sister, Isabelle Blose. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lu Stout Lewis, his brother William M. Lewis, Jr., sister-in-law Lois and niece Mary Ellen of Loysburg, PA; his brother-in-law William A. Blose of Pittsburgh; niece Susan Blose Tomlinson, husband Jim and sons Matthew and Daniel; niece Virginia Blose Ellwood, husband Jim, their son David, his wife Andrea, and daughter Amelia; and their daughter Heather Dalle-Tezze, husband Jeremy and son Vincent. David is also survived by his mother-in-law Mary Stout, brother-in-law Francis Stout, sisters-in-law Nancy Pyle, Becky McCaskey, and Jamie Stout. At David’s request, there will be no public services. A personal reflection from his wife Mary Lu: I would like you to know a little bit about the essence of the man whom I have shared by adult life with. We met when I was 16 and he 20. We married
two years later, after he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He started his teaching career at Montevideo High School as I started to school at Madison College. Four years later I joined the staff at Motnevideo teaching art. We developed strong lasting bonds with the faculty and students in those early years. David directed the student plays there for many years, always had great fun interacting with the students throughout his entire career and learned many important life lessons. As a little kid growing up in Pennsylvania, David had the good fortune to have a teenage brother willing to take a little boy along fishing from an early age. In the late 1940’s most people kept the fish, which they caught on worms and spinners. Pennsylvania was on e of the first areas to have steams designated catch-and-release. David and his brother soon transitioned to fly fishing and relished the idea of returning the native trout to their sparkling habitat. David was a natural born engineer, having an instinct for designing and making things. In his early teens he made his first fishing fly rod, which he perfected over the years. After 22 years of teaching, he started his business, Perfromance Fly Rods, selling his custom fly rods at fly fishing shows on the east coast and through his web site. Montana has always been a trout fisherman’s Mecca. David’s first two-week adventure there in the early 1980’s turned in to a long-lasting love affair with the beauty of the state and the native trout species that live there. His early competitive desire to catch fish transitioned into a desire to meld with the beauty of his favorite isolated haunts and a reverence for the beauty of the different species he caught. David always had many hobbies and interests. In his early teens he became fascinated with photography, setting up his own dark room and developing his own photographs. Photography continued to be an important part of his life. Many years ago he started photographing the special places he fished and the beautiful fish he caught. When he started his business and the age of computers dawned, he designed his own web site, Performanceflyrods.com. He eventually started to combine his photographs with his extensive writing. Many of his special photo journals can be viewed on his web site: https://www.performanceflyrods.com/journals.html. David has always had tremendous energy and vitality and every day was full of energetic work or play. With his cancer diagnosis in November came a resolve to keep on doing the things he loved. He eschewed the commonly held refrain of “fighting cancer”. He felt his last year should be in pursuit of the peaceful everyday activities that brought meaning to his life. He continued to build fly rods all winter and into spring. He then had a number of ideas for photo journals he wanted to complete this spring. At times with great difficulty, he was able to finish those journals. I have been blessed to have been so well loved and respected by a partner who met life with passion and resolve. We are presented with with many challenges in life. We define ourselves by our response to them. How David dealt with this final challenge was an inspiration and gift to me and I am sure to others. I will share some of his thoughts this year, “I look forward to life as it comes to me and feel blessed at every turn. I never go fishing with a sunset expected at the end of the day, but I’m pleased if there happens to be one. I just take it as it is handed to me. I figure if you keep chasing those sunsets and rainbows, you’ll always be ten steps ahead of what you missed along the way. Perpetual optimism drives me to thinking Mary Lu will enjoy healing and peace in her remaining years. The little bit of the time I have left surely engages the same optimism. I fully intend to enjoy every minute of it. I intend to be as productive as I’ve ever been. I’ve enjoyed perhaps more rewarding personal contacts than I ever have before. I’ve encountered a peace and tranquility in facing death that I never knew possible. The feelings of completion are almost overwhelming. I know how truly fortunate I am to be able to move on without any regrets. I don’t believe you leave your soul behind, you rather carry along the spirits of all you have come to know in your brief span here to your death and beyond, perhaps. Comfort is knowing you have been a part of all you have known and the assurance that you have done your best by it all. I have no regrets, no losses, no empty passages of time, only warmth and love for it all as I move to my final wanderings. There just seems an overwhelming warmth that descends on you when you are surrounded by folks who care, with long term and long distance friends who have you in their thoughts and carry you along as part of their soul. I have my best friend with me and my cat and chickens and no need to chase after anything unrealistic. I think I’m pretty lucky.” I would like to express my undying appreciation to our whole Hospice team, without whom this year would not have been possible, and to our special angels, Joy Kanagy and Julia Patterson. Many thanks also to Doctors Robinson, Duelge, Urbanski, Witt, Vest, and Huffman; all the kind staff at the cancer center; the sweet caring nurses, sitters and staff at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital; the kindness and generosity of neighbors, friends and family.
Lei Wong
Date of Death: Aug 16, 2009
Lei Inouye Wong, 75 Singers Glen Lei Inouye Wong, 75, a resident of 9174 Sparkling Springs Road, Singers Glen died August 16, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wong was born on April 21, 1934, in Kona, Hawaii and was the daughter of the late Tooru and Misao Kakizoe Inouye. She was an excellent student and served as editor of her high school newspaper. She attended the University of Hawaii and received a full scholarship to Northwestern University in Chicago where she met her husband, George. They moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 1960 and have resided in Sparkling Springs since 1963. Mrs. Wong was a watercolor artist and her work hang in homes across the country from here to Hawaii. She was a member of the Shenandoah Valley Water Color Society and served on the board of the Oasis Gallery in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Wong was an active volunteer in the community and spent many years as an election official for the Singers Glen precinct. On October 14, 1957, she married
George Wong who survives. Also surviving are a daughter Lisa Wong Bouldin and husband Clay, Atlanta; two sons, Michael Wong and wife Phyllis, Harrisonburg, and Samuel Wong, Strasburg; two sisters, Akiko Higashi and husband Min; and Nancy Teshima and husband Ted; three brothers, Wesley Inouye and wife Tsuki, Harry Inouye and wife Marilyn, and Stanley Inouye and wife Janet; four grandchildren, Emerson Inouye Bouldin, Madeline Wong Bouldin, Kelsey Rebecca Wong, and Thomas Michael Wong. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gale Inouye and Sue Inouye. Rev. A. Don Augsburger and Rev. Truman Brunk will officiate a memorial service Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from six until eight at the McMullen Funeral Home Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Singers Glen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 75, Singers Glen, VA 22850 or the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, 235 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Mattie V. Crawford
Date of Death: Aug 27, 2009
Mattie V. Crawford, 89 Standardsville Mattie Virginia Payne Crawford, 89, a resident of Evergreene Nursing Care Center, died Thursday August 27, 2009. Mrs. Crawford was born on June 27, 1920 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Wade and Minnie Belle Smith Payne. She was employed by Daily Shoe Factory and a member of Mt. Clinton Church of God. On August 15, 1938, she married
Russell G. Crawford who preceded her in death on May 21, 2002. Surviving is one daughter, Nancy Shifflett of Port Republic; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family. Reverend Laney Knight will conduct a graveside service on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Clinton cemetery. Friends and family may call anytime at McMullen Funeral Home.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph D. Funk
Date of Death: Jun 30, 2009
Joseph D. Funk, 95 Singers Glen, VA Joseph David Funk, 95, a resident of 7072 Kieffer Road, Singers Glen died June30, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Funk was born on August 4, 1913, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Joseph Earl and Anna Belle Ritchie Funk. Mr. Funk spent his life in the Singers Glen area and operated a sawmill for 60 years. He was an antique car enthusiast and loved to play pool with friends. He was a member of the Singers Glen Baptist where he served as a deacon for 25 years. On August 17, 1935, he married
the former Frances Whissen who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Shelby Jean Funk Burruss and husband W.T., Linville; one sister, Anna Leah Powell, Jacksonville, Florida; a brother, Henry Funk and wife Aurilla, Singers Glen; four grandchildren, Diana Burruss Cartwright and husband Howard, Virginia Beach; Sherry Burruss Cline and husband Paul, Harrisonburg; William Terrell Burruss III and wife, Therese, Fairfax; Joseph Funk Burruss and wife, Meredith, Edom; ten great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Funk was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Pastor Paul Glovier will conduct a memorial service Friday morning at 11a.m. at the Singers Glen Baptist Church. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from seven until eight at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg or at the home of W.T. Burruss at any time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Hospice, 235 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Donnie L. Sites
Date of Death: Aug 30, 2009
Donnie Lee Sites, 63 Linville Donnie L. Sites 63 of 6192 Kratzer Road Linville died August 30, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sites was born September 21, 1945 in Franklin, West Virginia and was the son of the late Perry L. and Laura Jane Propst Sites. Mr. Sites recently retired from James Madison University and was currently employed part-time with Custom Deliveries. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with a great love for the outdoors. Mr. Sites loved his family and pet’s dearly. He attended the Maranatha Church of God. On March 1, 1964 he married
Juanita Orebaugh, who survives. Also surviving are one son; Richard L. Sites and wife Connie of Broadway, four sisters; Evelyn Judy of Strasburg, Linda Lyons and husband John of Shennandoah, Mary Sites of Hinton and Jesse Hartman of Franklin, W.Va.; two Grandchildren, Ashlee Adair Sites and Brandon Hunter Sites. The Reverend’s Roger Chandler, Roger Austin and Richard Early will conduct a Memorial Service on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mcmullen Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the Memorial Service. Burial will be Private. Friends may call at the McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. At the families request the casket will be closed. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Memorials and Tributes Processing Center P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216
Audrey J. Hartman
Date of Death: Sep 8, 2009
Audrey J. Hartman, 79 Harrisonburg Audrey Jean Hartman, 79, a resident of 2828 Whitmore Shop Road, Harrisonburg, died Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hartman was born on August 27, 1930 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Lynward and Ruth Wampler Stultz. She was a homemaker who enjoyed canning and gardening. She was a devoted wife and mother. On June 21, 1948, she married
Wayne Hartman who survives. Surviving are three daughters, Virginia A. Birt and husband Jesse G. of San Antonio, Texas, Patricia Turner and husband Richard, Nina Reedy all of Harrisonburg; two sons, Michael Hartman and wife Sandy, of Harrisonburg, David Hartman and wife Carol “C.J.” Hartman, of Mt. Solon; one sister, Anna Prater of Harrisonburg; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hartman was preceded in death by three sons, William, Donald and Carl Hartman, and a son-in-law, Terry Reedy. Pastor Bob Talbott will conduct a funeral service on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Singers Glen cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to McMullen Funeral Home, 5784 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, Va. 22802 to help with burial expenses. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
