U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
March 2, 1835
Sparrow, Wm P. of Princess Anne Co., to Mrs. Sarah Jane Jordan of Portsmouth, married in Portsmouth on Thursday evening last by the Rev. Geo M. Bain.
PANNELL, Edward, Esq., an old and respectable citizen of that place (Baltimore)., aged 83 years, died in Baltimore, on Sunday morning, 22 ult.
July 21, 1820 -- Departed this life on Wednesday last, after a painful illness, which she sustained with Christian fortitude and resignation, MRS. FRANCES BOUSH, consort of Capt. Wilson Boush, of this Borough.
July 21, 1820 -- Yesterday, of a pulmonary complaint, Mr. JOHN MADDEN, Tailor.
His death has deprived an amiable wife of an affectionate husband, and four small children of a kind and indulgent parent.
August 9, 1820-- Departed this life on the 5th instant, Mrs. MARTHA WILLIA, consort of Mr. John Willia of this Borough, after a lingering illness, which she bore with fortitude, and resignation to the will of her Creator, and fervently testified in her last moments a lively faith and hope in a merciful Redeemer by participating of the sacred communion in remembrance of his Salvation.
In all the duties of private life Mrs. Willia was endeared to her family and associates by whom her loss is deeply deplored.
January 4, 1837 - Died on yesterday morning the 3rd inst., in the county of Princess Anne, Mrs. MARY ANN KEMPE, wife of Thos. Y. Kempe Esq. in the 29th year of her age.
In this afflictive dispensation of Divine Providence, a fond and devoted husband has been bereft of an affectionate and obedient wife, and a numerous circle of relatives and neighbours, of an affiable and intelligent friend and companion.
Mrs. K. was a member of the Methodist E. Church, and attested the genuiness of her possession by a consistent Christian department whilst in health, and in sickness by the most calm and placid resignation even in the 'midst of her severest sufferings.
In a word, she lived like a Christian and she died like a Christian.
January 11, 1837 -- [Weds] Departed this life on Monday night at the residence of John P. Leigh, Esq. in this Borough MRS. MARY T. WARRINGTON, relict of the late Major John Warrington.
Friends of the family of Mr. Leigh, are invited to attend the funeral from the dwelling east end of Main Street this morning at half past 9 o'clock.
January 13, 1837 -- Died on Wednesday morning, Mr. JAMES GLEASON, in the 23d year of his age.
January 13, 1837 -- At his residence in Norfolk County, on Monday the 9th inst. MATTHEW MANNING, Esq. in the 67 year of his age.
In the death of Mr. Manning, our community has lost one of its most valuable members.
In his intercourse with society he was honest and sincere; just and benevolent, and urbane and courteous, and in his family, he was kind and indulgent; rendering his presence desireable, and his company pleasant.
In the year 1805, he embraced religion, and united himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he held the office of leader for many years, and of which he lived and died a worthy member, but he is gone to a more enduring inheritance, while his children are left to weep; yet they do not weep "without hope".
January 13, 1837 -- On Friday, the 6th inst. at Deep Creek, JOHN STEWART, Esq. an estimable citizen of that place - aged 37 years.
January 13, 1837 -- In the House of Delegates on Monday last, Mr. Stanard rose and said -- since the adjournment of the House on Saturday, an event had occurred which involved a most serious public and private loss. JUDGE CARR is no more!
And I am not exaggerating when I say, that scarcely any individual could have been taken from us who could be more illy spared.
I think the loss of a citizen so estimable in all relations -- of a magistrate so upright, so able, so impartial, offers an occasion on which the members of this house may suspend their duties, to offer at his grave the testimonial of respect which his virtues and abilities deserve.
To this end, I move the adoption of the following resolution.
"It being announced to the House of Delegates that since its adjournment on Saturday, DABNEY CARR, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals, has departed this life; an event by which the country is deprived of a most estimable citizen, and an able and upright, magistrate; and the House of Delegates profoundly regretting the melancholy event, and being desirous to offer a suitable testimonial of respect to his memory'
Therefore, Resolved, unanimously, that the members of this House will attend the funeral of the late DABNEY CARR, Esq. to take place on this day at one o'clock."
On motion of Mr. Standard, The House then adjourned.
January 16, 1837 -- Died in Norfolk on the 13th inst. Captain ANTHONY M. BOHLKEN in the 56th year of his age the deaceased has been of the last 15 or 20 years a highly respectable citizen and ship master of this Port.
March 24, 1837 -- SARAH HODGES died yesterday after a protracted illness of 8 months, Miss Sarah Hodges daughter of Dr. John Hodges in the 21st year of her age.
Friends and Acquaintences of the family are invited to attend her funeral from the residence of the father, this afternoon at halfpast 3.
Louise R. Miller
Date of Death: Nov 25, 2010
Louise R. Miller, 92 Louise Ritchie Miller, 92, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Oak Lea Nursing Home where she had been a resident for 8 years. Mrs. Miller was born
on July 22, 1918, in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Claude H. and Lucy Lee Ritchie. She graduated from the Rockingham Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1942, after which she worked as a private duty nurse and in various other areas of nursing at RMH. She was a member of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church. On July 13, 1941, she married
Lloyd Franklin Miller, Sr. who preceded her in death on May 7, 2005. Surviving are a son, L.F. Miller, Jr., of Hickory, North Carolina; a daughter, Linda Miller Marsh of Fleetwood, North Carolina; and four grandchildren, Lloyd Franklin Miller III, Michael Adam Miller, Scott Franklin Marsh, and Susan Pell Marsh. Wendell “Sonny” Henkel will conduct a funeral service on Saturday, November, 27, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Singers Glen Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, Va. 22802.
David A. Demastus
Date of Death: Dec 11, 2010
David Allen Demastus, 68, a resident of Carrabelle, Florida, died Saturday, December 11, 2010.
Mr. Demastus was born
on October 21, 1942 in Baltimore City, Maryland and was the son of the late Herman Welland Demastus and Vella Marie Demastus Davis. Mr. Demastus was an active member of the First Baptist Church in St. George Island, Florida and also held the position of Maintenance Manager for the Christian Retreat. He worked as a contractor in the Carravelle area.
On April 7, 1979 he married
the former Elizabeth Hare who survives.
Also surviving are three children, David Demastus, Jr. Randy Demastus, and Christopher Demastus all of Maryland; three brothers, Billy Demastus and wife Beverly of Oakland, Md., John Demastus, Harrisonburg, Ken Demastus and wife Betty of Singers Glen, four sisters, Carris Lam and husband Jim of Penn Laird, June Fleming and husband Pete of Broadway, Mitzi Hallquist and husband Paul of Mayland, Marsha Ritchie and husband Paul of Harrisonburg; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Reverend Jim Radford will conduct a funeral service on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 until 7.
Burial will be held in Florida at a later date.
Local arrangements are by McMullen Funeral Home
Ellen M. Martin, 85
Date of Death: Dec 13, 2010
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.
