U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
SPARKS B. HOLLAND
Sparks Brewer Holland, 92, died April 28, 2011. She was the widow of R. Wilkerson Holland, with whom she spent 68 wonderful years. She is predeceased by her son, Robert.
She was a teacher, a minister, a wife, and a mother to five children and numerous other children claimed her. Sparks touched a lot of lives and was loved by many.
Survivors include her children Kathryn Holland, Debi Lee, Margaret Guinn, David Holland and wife, Kelly; her adopted daughters, Pat Stanley and Mary William Baines; seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Holland Cemetery. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holland Mission Church, 221 Dutch Road, Suffolk, VA, 23437.
BARBARA F. JONES
Barbara Faye Jones, 68, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Grace and Alton Fowler, and predeceased by her mother in law Louise
Jones and brother in law Jimmy Boyette.
Survivors include her husband Marvis Jones; brother Roger Fowler and wife Betty, sister Deborah Boyette; nieces and nephews Kimberly and Jesse Bass, Julie and Brandon McMahan, Todd and Jenny Fowler, Chad and Dana Fowler, and Chris Reavis; great nieces and nephews Cooper Bass, Ethan McMahan, Emily and Peyton Fowler, and Gavin and Bryce Fowler; father in law Marvis G. Jones, Sr. and sister in law Norma and Johnny Reavis. She is also survived by her loving cats and dogs.
A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2PM in the R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home and Crematory by Bob Jackson with burial in Somerton United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Monday May 2, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Roger and Betty Fowler.
MAUDE EFFLER TRUMP
Maude Effler Trump, 87, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2011. She was the daughter of Rhodila and Carmen Effler. She was predeceased by her husband Hersey Wade Trump, Jr.
Maude lived a simple but meaningful life. From her childhood years in Tennessee to her adult years in Virginia, her determination and desire to persevere allowed her to overcome many of life’s challenges.
Maude was one who believed in Jesus Christ, held His promises in her honest and good heart and had much good fruit as a result. Anyone who knew Maude loved her and in this day and age, that’s fruit. She was a member of Lebanon Christian Church in Newport News.
Maude will be greatly missed by her son, Rev. H. Wade Trump, III, her daughter-n-law, Lisa and three grandchildren, Christopher, Mitchell and Jessica.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory from 11 to 11:45 Tuesday morning.
WILLIAM M. COX
William Melvin “Bill” Cox, 81, passed away April 29, 2011 in Florida.
Bill was born in Gloversville, New York on March 29, 1930, the son of Melvin and Albina Cox. He was a graduate of M.I.T. with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. In 1951, Bill married Virginia Blair of Suffolk, Virginia and worked for Curtis Wright in New Jersey.
After three years they moved back to Gloversville and Bill worked with his father in the leather industry. In 1972, Bill and his family moved to Longwood, Florida where he started Cox Corporation, a custom home building company. His son, Bill Jr., joined him in the business in 1978 and Cox Corporation continues on today. Bill retired in the mid 90’s but he and Jenny remained as directors of the company.
Bill is survived by his wife, Jenny; three children, Kim, Bill and Jeff; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Courtney, Blair, Owen and Jonathan; and two great-grandchildren, Isabella and Carly.
Bill's passions in life were his faith and his family. He actively enjoyed tennis, golf, snow and water skiing, and walking by the ocean at New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Funeral services will be held at R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington St., on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday, May 6th between 6:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.
LAWRENCE M. WATSON
Lawrence M. Watson, 76, died May 7, 2011. A native of Worcester, MA he was the son of the late Eileen A. Keeney and Walter C. Watson. He was predeceased by a son Robert (Bobby) Watson and a brother Walter P. Watson. He served in the Navy from 1954 to 1976 and retired as an Aviation Ordinance Man Senior Chief Petty Officer. Lawrence retired from Naval Aviation Depot in 1996. He was a member of the American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association Post 40 and the Briar Patch Hunt Club.
Survivors include his wife, Carol G. Watson, two daughters, Margaret(Peggy) Davis and Linda Watson Glenum and husband Donald; two sons, Michael L. Watson and wife Donna and Kurt Watson and wife Debra; two sisters, Margaret Amiot and husband Joseph and Eileen Alex; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11 AM in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, by Father Piotr Bialkowski, followed by burial in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with military Honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434, American Lung Association, 9702 Gayton Road #110, Richmond, VA 23238 or to a charity of one’s choice.
RICHARD A. MAILLE
Richard Addison Maille, 70, passed away May 5, 2011 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. He was the son of the late Addison and Ruth Maille. He was a wonderful father and husband and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lois; daughters, Tina Shaver and husband, Henry, of Charleston, SC, Terri Sheehan and husband, Brian, of Charleston, SC; sons, Ray Baldwin and wife, Claire, of Schenectady, NY, Addison Maille and wife, LeAnne, of Greensboro, NC, Scott Baldwin of Corapeake, NC; eight grandchildren; brother, Robert Maille and wife, Barbara, of Chesterfield, MO; and sister, Janice Bullard and husband, David, of Gansevoort, NY.
Services will be held at a later date in Fort Edward, NY. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312.
RUTH M. BICKHAM
Ruth Mary Bickham, 88, died peacefully May 1, 2011. She was born in Eldorado Arkansas on August 21, 1922. Her parents were Erman Daniel Woodburn and Ida Black Woodburn from Tyler County WV. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Daryl Bickham.
She is survived by her son, Ed Bickham and wife Carolyn Marks Bickham, two grandchildren Lon Edwin Bickham and Joanna Felts Bickham.
She was a loving mother and traveled the world with her husband who was a construction piping superintendent.
Services will be private. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington St. is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 2164, Suffolk, VA 23432.
Acene
Carter Byrum
Acene
Carter Byrum, 85, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013. Born in Scotland Neck, NC, she was the daughter of the late Herbert O. and Nancy Charlotte Boyce Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Alvin Byrum, sister, Alice King and brother, Martin Carter.
She is survived by her children, Charlene Byrum Richardson and husband, John S. of Lancaster, PA, Curtis Alvin Byrum, Jr. and wife, Georgette of Spring Grove, Herbert Byrum and wife, Valerie of Spring Grove; brothers and sisters, Joy Johnson, Foy Gwaltney, Delmar Carter, Holmes Carter, Betty DuBose, Don Carter, and Peggy Holly; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Acene was a member of numerous quilting groups and had just completed her 100th quilt.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, April 4, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Holly Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brandon Episcopal Church, 18706 James River Dr., Disputanta, VA 23842.
Dorothy Mae
Jones Stroud
Dorothy Mae
Jones Stroud, 83, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor Jones; husbands, Jessie Earl
Jones and Edward T. Stroud; her daughter, Dorothy J. "Nita" Wills and her beloved dog, Elvis.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Shelton
Jones and wife, Gail, and Tommy
Jones and wife, Wanda; son-in-law, Alvah Wills, Jr.; grandchildren: Dale Jones, Shelby Warren, Brian Wills, Mike Wills, Jesse Wills, Tabitha Hite and T.J. Jones; great grandchildren: D.J. Francis, Crissy Francis, Brandon Warren, Brian Wills, Jr., Courtney Wills, Dylan Hite and Elena Jones; brother, Ernest Davis
Jones and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Wakefield Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Wakefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890 or the American Heart Association P.O. 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
