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The News Advance
AUBREY FREDRICK SIPE
Aubrey Fredrick "Fred" Sipe, 79 of Schuyler, died Thursday September 21, 2017 in a Charlottesville Nursing Home. Born September 5, 1938 in Albemarle County he was a son of the late Luis and Milinda Blackwell Sipe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Aubrey F. Sipe, Jr. He was a retired self employed Logger and Saw Mill operator. He is survived by his daughter; Cheryl Y. Graves, two sons; Raymond E. Sipe and Jonathan E. Sipe all of Schuyler and the mother of his children Ruby Via Sipe. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday October 1st, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at the residence 1874 Glade Road, Schuyler, Va. to remember and celebrate Fred's life. Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston (434-263-4097).

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN SIPE

Christopher "Mustard" Allen Sipe, 32, of Crozet, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 19, 2018. He was born on September 26, 1985 in Waynesboro, VA to Harold and Glenda Sipe of Crozet. Chris enjoyed fishing, hunting, singing and MUSIC! He loved his family deeply and will be missed so much by all he knew. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Winter; children, Ruby Lee Isobel Sipe and Christopher Allen Gage Sipe, Jr.; grandmothers, Rachel Shifflett and Ruby Irene Sipe; his Bubba, best friend and brother, Barry W. Sipe (Stephanie); nieces and nephews, Mason Sipe and Mya, Tyler and Cory; step-son, Traevon; special friend, Brandon Craig; and numerous aunts, uncles, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Thurman Shifflett and Hubert Sipe. Services for Chris will be private. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

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CAROL COFFMAN SIPE
Carol Coffman Sipe, 68, of Waynesboro went to be with her Lord and savior on Friday, February 17, 2017. She leaves behind a wonderful husband of a lifetime Earl Sipe, they grew from teenagers to adults together, Thank you Earl for an exciting ride through life. Carol was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Coffman of Elkton. She is survived by a brother Charles Coffman II wife Mary Beth and his children Angela and Zachary, two Aunts Helen Fort of Summerville, S.C. and Janet Coffman of Harrisonburg. Several cousins, Betty Jo Lowry of Waynesboro, Betty Yoder of Churchville, Debbie Revercomb and Greg Coffman of Harrisonburg, and Danny Wampler of Texas. "Nana" leaves behind two daughters Cheryl and Aurora. Two sons, Chris and Jeremy, four grandchildren, Jacob, Charlie, Gracie, and Alexis. Best friend Wanda Sutton, and Linda Gibson, and friends at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. Carol loved gardening painting and antiquing. She attended Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene and had grown closer to Jesus because of the wonderful people there. She is happy now and at peace reunited with loved ones and waiting for you. A funeral service will be held at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017, officiated by Pastors Jim Corbin and George Yoder, visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Active pallbearers will be Kelly Wampler, Scott Sutton, B.J. Sipe, Tonny Sipe, and Zachary Coffman. Honorary pallbearers will be her Sunday school class. Interment will follow in the Middle River Church of the Brethren Cemetery in New Hope at 1:00 p.m.

The Mount Airy News, NC
ELEANOR BERTHA SIPE STONE
PILOT MOUNTAIN -- Mrs. Eleanor Bertha Sipe Stone, age 94, of Pilot Mountain, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her home. She was born February 15, 1921 in Rockingham, VA to the late Robert Francisco Sipe and Bertha Ann Shifflett Sipe. Mrs. Stone was a retired registered nurse and alumni of Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pilot Mountain. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William Stewart Stone (Patricia) of Lenoir, NC and Terry Franklin Stone (Laurie) of Naples, FL; daughter-in-law, Sallie Stone of Pilot Mountain, NC; grandchildren, Kempton Stone, Christian Stone, Ryan Stone, Matthew Stone, Andrew Stone, Noelle Stone Simmons, Sarah Stone Yopp; step-grandchild, Mel Huffman; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Eunice June Hamilton of Harrisonburg, VA and special friend, Faye Martin Snow. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Isaac Frank Stone; son, Daniel Joseph Stone; sisters, Gladys Grau, Ruby Garber and Anna Jean Armstrong and brother, Fred Sipe. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Pilot Mountain. Family will receive friends on Wednesday at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Entombment will be private at Skyline Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library, 319 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 or to the Pilot Mountain Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 743, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Howell-Nelson Funeral Service of Pilot Mountain is serving the family.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Jun. 3, 2016
LARRY GENE SIPE SR.
Larry Gene Sipe, Sr., 56, died May 30, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born September 23, 1959, in Albemarle County, son of the late Walter H. and Dorothy A. Sipe. Also preceding him in death were sisters, Virginia M. Carver and Mary F. Wood; brother, Eddie L. Sipe; nephew, Greg A. Rosson; and great-nephew, Gregory A. Rosson. Larry is survived by sons, Larry G. Sipe II (Jamie) of Pennsylvania, and Travis G. Sipe of Staunton; sisters, Dorothy A. Hutchinson, Nancy Sipe, and Joyce Rosson, all of Waynesboro, Carolyn S. Garrison of Charlottesville, and Margaret Reynolds of Clifton Forge; brother, Walter H. Sipe Jr. of Pennsylvania; one very special granddaughter, Madison Avery Sipe; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Rockgate Cemetery, Crozet, by the Rev. Orvil Painter. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Larry Sipe, Sr. Go Fund Me Account to help with funeral expenses. and condolences may be shared at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com .

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Sun, Jan. 7, 2018
LOUISE FRANCIS LAM SIPE

Louise Francis Sipe, 83, of Elkton, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her children. Mrs. Sipe was born on Sept. 22, 1934, in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Irvin W. and Lottie A. (Gooden) Lam. Mrs. Sipe enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening, shopping and bird watching. Above all else, she enjoyed going to church and reading her Bible. She was employed at Shenandoah Poultry for many years, as well as a homemaker, caretaker and devoted wife and mother. She was also a dedicated woman of God and an active member of the Bible Holiness Church in Elkton until her declining health beginning in 2016. On June 20, 1952, she married the love of her life, Robert Junior Sipe, who preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1997. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Lam, Randolph Lam and Junior Lam, and three sisters, Joyce Rankin, Betty Matsen and Juanita Knight. Mrs. Sipe is survived by five sons, Ronald L. Sipe and wife, Libby, of Ruckersville, Wayne J. Sipe and wife, Laura, of Elkton, Carl D. Sipe and wife, Joyce, of Shenandoah, Steven A. Sipe and Robert E. Sipe and wife, Laura, all of Elkton; two daughters, Joyce A. Scott and husband, Dan, of Weyers Cave, and Wanda K. Shifflett and husband, Larry, of Elkton; one brother, Alden Lam of New York; two sisters, Brenda Ratcliff and Linda May, of Elkton; 19 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Bible Holiness Church in Elkton with the Revs. Ronald Sipe, L.D. Savage and David Clinedinst officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville. The family would like to give a special thanks to Makayla Currence for her kindness and care during Mrs. Sipe's last days, as well as neighbors and special friends Steve Knight and Danny and Linda Shifflett. Condolences may be shared at www.kygers.com.

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, VA, Fri, Apr. 2, 2021
NANCY LEA SIPE
Nancy Lea Sipe went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Walter H. and Dorothy Sipe; three sisters, Dorothy Hutchinson, Mary Wood and Virginia Carver; and three brothers, Walter H. Sipe Jr., Eddie Sipe, and Larry Sipe Sr. She is survived by three sisters, Margaret Reynolds of Clifton Forge, Joyce Rosson of Waynesboro, and Carolyn Garrison of Charlottesville; and several nieces and nephews. A special thanks goes out to Amanda Braden, Brenda Birckhead, and Legacy Hospice of the Shenandoah Valley. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021, at the Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet, Va. The Rev. Orvil Painter will officiate. The family kindly asks that those attending please wear face coverings. Those wishing to share their thoughts and condolences with the family online are welcome at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com. McDow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, Mon, Nov. 23, 1998
NELLIE MARIE CROWE SIPE
Nellie Marie Crowe Sipe, 82, Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Sipe was born July 19, 1916, in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Ernest B. and Anna Bell Shifflett Crowe. She lived most of her life in the Mount Sidney and Staunton areas. She was a member of the Salvation Army in Staunton and was a cook for Ralph’s Steak House in Staunton and a house. keeper at Ingleside Motel. Her husband, Pete Joe Sipe, died in 1996. Surviving are one son, Henry Lee Sipe, Stuarts Draft; six daughters, Geneva C. Burton, Fredericksburg, Ethel Lee Shover and Nancy Ann Sipe, both of Staunton, Dorothy F. Molloham, Crimora, Betty Miller, Carrier Mills, Ill., and Lois Jean Rodeffer, Broadway; two sisters, Janie Bell Knight and Ida Carroll, both of Dayton; four brothers, Mervin H. Crowe, Mount Crawford, Claude C. Crowe and Earl J. Crowe, both of Mount Sidney, and Harold L. Crowe, Weyers Cave; and a number of grandchildren, great. grandchildren and great-great. grandchildren. The Rev. Glenn Turner will conduct a graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Raders Lutheran Church Cemetery in Timberville. Memorial donations may be made to the Oak Lea Nursing Home, 1475 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, Va., 22802. Arrangements are by the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway. Her body was cremated.

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ROBERT FRED SIPE
Robert Fred Sipe, 82, of Marietta, Ga., died of an apparent heart attack Jan. 16 at his home. Mr. Sipe served 22 years in the Navy and worked for Lockheed Aircraft Co., from which he retired in 1973. He was a member of the fleet reserve. He was born May 1, 1923, in Elkton and was a son of Bertha A. Sipe of Weyers Cave and the late Robert F. Sipe. Mr. Sipe was raised by his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sipe of Elkton. On Feb. 3, 1946, he married the former Agnes Lam, who survives. In addition to his wife, mother, aunt and uncle, he is survived by two daughters, Anna Mae Sipe of Roanoke and Janie Halaschek of Marietta; a son. Robert F. Sipe Jr. of Centerville, Ga.; five sisters, Gladys Grau of Edgewater, Md., Ruby Garber of Waynesboro, Eleanor Stone of Pilot Mountain, N.C., Eunice June Hamilton of Weyers Cave and Anna Jean Armstrong of Penn Laird; and six grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday in Marietta. Mr. Sipe was buried with military honors at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.

VIRGINIA MAE SIPE GLENDYE CARVER
Virginia Mae Sipe Glendye Carver, 61, went to be home with her Lord on Monday, April 1, 2013. Born on October 30, 1951, to the late Walter H. and Dorothy Busby Sipe, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, George F. Glendye in 1987 and J. Jack Carver in 1999; a brother, Eddie L. Sipe; and a nephew, Gregory Rosson. Virginia was a simple lady, who didn't have a lot, but cared for her family and loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She loved to laugh and talk and was the center of her family's world. She will truly be missed by all. Surviving are her daughters and their husbands, Brenda and Jeffrey Birckhead of Crozet and Bessie and Orvil Painter of Waynesboro; sisters and spouses, Joyce Rosson and Richard Lawson, Margaret and Josie Reynolds, Mary and Glen Wood, Dorothy Hutchinson, Nancy Sipe, and Carolyn Garrison and soulmate Ron Houchens; brothers. Walter Sipe Jr. and Larry J. Sipe; grandchildren, Natasha Daughtry, and Kayla and Justin Birckhead; great-grandson, Kayvan Daughtry; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery by Pastor Randy Miller. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Baber, Ron McDaniel, Timmy Reynolds, Daniel Sprouse, and David and Greg Wood. Nieces and nephews will be honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends fron 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, www.hopva.org. Condolences may be shared at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.

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