Birth : 4 Oct 1908 Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA
Death : 24 Apr 1961 Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA
Burial : Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate : 38.6643982, -78.4419022
Description : Tribute to ‘Sidy'

The death of Leo ‘Sidy' Dovel, 52, on Monday of this week, recalls the pitching deeds of one of the most popular and most effective pitchers in Luray's long history of baseball, which covers something like 75 years.

‘Sidy' Dovel started pitching baseball during the early 1920s, when Luray produced ‘kid Teams' such as West End, East End, Court Street and Campbell Town. He first came into prominence as a young pitcher with ability on the Luray College baseball team in 1926.

During his prime years, ‘Sidy' Dovel pitched for Luray in the Valley League, for numerous other Valley... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Leo Ward “Sidy” Dovel's memorial?

    Leo Ward “Sidy” Dovel's memorial is located at: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Luray, Page County, USA.

  • When did Leo Ward “Sidy” Dovel death?

    Leo Ward “Sidy” Dovel death on 24 Apr 1961 in Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Leo Ward “Sidy” Dovel's memorial?

    Latitude: 38.6643982
    Longitude: -78.4419022

Family Members:

Parent

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Isaac Newton Dovel

(1866 - 1945)

Spouse

Siblings

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Florance Irvine Dovel

(1898 - 1901)

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Frieda Mae Dovel

(1900 - 1901)

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Vernon Daily Dovel Sr.

(1902 - 1951)

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Edna Blanche Dovel West

(1904 - 1980)

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Isaac Randolph Dovel Sr.

(1906 - 1981)

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John Jefferson Dovel

(1910 - 1974)

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Ruth Virginia Dovel

(1912 - 1914)

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Julian Newton Dovel

(1915 - 1999)

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Infant Dovel

(1916 - 1916)

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Janette Dovel

(1917 - 1917)

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Emmett Everett Dovel

(1919 - 1922)

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Thomas Hudson Dovel

(1923 - 1944)

Children

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Hunter Thompson Dovel

(1938 - 2022)

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Larry Ward Dovel Sr.

(1939 - 1993)

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David Lee Dovel

(1947 - 1980)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6643982, -78.4419022

2. Green Hill Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6646996, -78.4552994

3. Flinn Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6645988, -78.4559606

4. Christ Episcopal Church Columbarium
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6625720, -78.4576330

5. Wheat-Forrer-Kendrick Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6599120, -78.4586560

6. Old County Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6657982, -78.4685974

7. Hershberger Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6444300, -78.4548200

8. Heiston Family Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6593860, -78.4129130

9. Antioch Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6408005, -78.4449997

10. Hershberger Plantation Cemetery
Stony Man, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6385850, -78.4538640

11. Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6733017, -78.4083023

12. Blackford Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6862806, -78.4637377

13. Kendrick Family Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6464050, -78.4692480

14. Hillside Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6720410, -78.4768620

15. Stover Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6456930, -78.4691750

16. Broaddus Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6589179, -78.4788438

17. Fox Cemetery
Morning Star, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6583860, -78.4025750

18. Fox Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6583500, -78.4025500

19. Kendrick Cemetery
Bixler's Ferry, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6788980, -78.4805420

20. Isaac Strickler Cemetery
Bixler's Ferry, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6822366, -78.4785367

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6301240, -78.4550940

22. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6296997, -78.4238968

23. Klizer - Cliser - Kibler - Shenk Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6884610, -78.4035940

24. Burrill-Baker Cemetery
Springfield, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7009190, -78.4236110