A Secret Dream A year of loss and memories shared
Bonnie Gardner Shifflett reflects on a Christmas season of joy and sorrow. The piece blends holiday cheer with a long list of December obituaries from the local area, recalling friends, neighbors, and family through memories, remembrances, and faith. It notes numerous local deaths, mentions hunting memories, and closes with memorial tributes and a Dean’s List achievement for a local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dot
Bob
John
Joan
Nelson
Jan
Kansas
Grace
Louisiana
Ginny
Iowa
Sherry
Lisa
Jean
Steve
Babe Ruth
Daily News Record
Leon S. Shifflett
Utah
Juanita
Nita) Hawley
Harrisonburg
Nita
Elizabeth Sandridge McWilliams
Connie Strickler
George E
Lee
William Harrison
Carlton Stroop
Josephine Gibbons
Lynchburg
Linden Bowman
Cross Roads
Linden
Philip Koontz
Blue Ridge Radio
T.V
Edna Simmers Diehl
Melvin
Edna
Ray Jenkins
Ray
DuPlan
South Pacific
Elkton
Doreen Anthony Monger
A.v.s
Roy Snyder
Philipians
Christ Jesus
In Memory of Stanford Smitty Smith
Joyce Smith honors her husband Stanford Smitty Smith who died January 10, 2002. She recalls his kindness and faith, says death is not fear, and expresses hope of meeting again in Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Rush-Gray
Bob Rush
Claudette
Bill Rush
John Rush
Mary
Ohio
Ken Rush
Oklahoma
Hansel “Hank” Tappy
Stanford “Smitty” Smith
Jesus
Joyce
Keller May Maiden and Michael named to Bridgewater Dean’s List
Three local Bridgewater College students earned fall Dean’s List honors for a 3.4 or higher GPA. Brittany Keller of McGaheysville majoring in computer science Priscilla May Maiden from Alissa Dawn Michael of Port Republic, all seniors, were recognized for the 15 week term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jantzen Hensley
Elkton
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs
Emmanuel
Hensley
J. Glendon Hensley
Bridgewater College
Brittany Suzanne Keller
McGaheysville
Priscilla May-Maiden
Alissa Dawn Michael
Port Republic
Thank you note from Elwood M Dean for get well wishes
Elwood M. Dean expresses gratitude for the get well cards he received and says he is doing okay now. He adds a blessing to everyone who sent well wishes.
Birthday News for Jada Kisling and Owen Davis
Jada Brooke Kisling celebrated her first birthday on Tuesday December 15 with a family party at home. She is the daughter of James and Melissa Kisling of Elkton and granddaughter of Randall Cherlene Kisling Shenandoah Angie Morris Eddie Dean Jay Schumacher Elkton. A birthday card shower is planned for Owen L. Davis of Shenandoah who turns 90 on Tuesday January 19. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 174 Shenandoah VA 22849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jada Brooke Kisling
Jada
James
Melissa Kisling
Elkton
Randall and
Cherlene Kisling
Shenandoah
Angie
Kenny Morris
Eddie Dean
Jay
Jean Schumacher
Owen L. Davis
P.O
Lola Tappy 85th Birthday Card Shower Planned
A card shower is planned for Lola Tappy who will turn 85 on January 13. Cards and letters may be sent to Journeys Crossing 102 N. Stuart Ave Elkton VA 22827.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Tappy
Stuart Ave
Elkton
Marie Baugher
N. Stuart Ave
Marie Baugher 90th Birthday Planned
Marie Baugher will celebrate her 90th birthday on Tuesday January 26. Address: 514 N Stuart Ave Elkton VA 22827.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bonnie Gardner Shifflet
Brittany Leigh
Augusta County
Brittany
Donnie Leigh
Clarice Smith
May
Russell
Doris
Bonnie
Debbie
Brenda
Hansel
Hank
Tappy
Lola
Roger
Melissa
Brandi
Travis
Cody
Ava
Lucky Leighs
BettyJane Rush
Gray
Dean’s
Barbara Cline
Polly and
Julia
Keller, May-Maiden
Michael
Bridgewater
Elwood M. Dean
Jada Brooke
BNET
Vera Bradley
Avon Door Prizes
Customs Transportation, Inc
South Main St
Fage
Lee Croteau
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Wells Fargo Bank
N.A
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