U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
JOYANNE A. WOOD
Joyanne Agee Wood, age 79, of Wytheville, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Patrick County on December, 30, 1932, to the late Curtis Allen Agee and Beatrice Cruise Agee. In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Duke Willard Wood; a sister, Betty Agee Cruise; and a son-in-law, James Willard (Bill) Litchfield Jr.
She is survived by four children, Suzanne Wood-Litchfield Renegar and husband Ed, Gregory Steven Wood and wife Denise, Sheri Wood Martin and husband Randy, and Kevin Duke Wood and wife Susanna. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Brian and wife Morgan, Kelly and husband Kevin, Sarah and husband Scott, Ashley and husband Ron, Alex, Bethany, Ali, Grayson, Taylor, and Carson; and six great-grandchildren, Kara, Emily, Krista, Devonte, Joseph, and Sophia. Also surviving are three sisters, Eleanor Agee Gardner and husband Bob, Karen Agee Poteet, and Mary Agee Martin and husband Preston; two brothers, William (Bill) Allen Agee and wife Dula Belle, and Philip (Phil) Monroe Agee and wife Margo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joy's greatest pleasure in life was serving others. She loved helping the students and staff as the manager of the Wytheville Community College bookstore. She retired from WCC after more than 25 years of service and later worked there as the evening receptionist. In retirement she spent countless hours volunteering for her church, West End United Methodist, and also at Agape Food Pantry, Hospice of Southwest Virginia, Wytheville Lady Ruritans, American Red Cross Blood Bank, and many others. She was always eager to lend a hand and first to help others in need.
The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Wythe County Community Hospital and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care of our mother.
Two celebrations of Joy's life were held. On Friday, February 3, 2012, the family received friends at West End United Methodist Church in Wytheville, with a service following. On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the family received friends at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, where a service and burial followed.
In tribute to Joy's loving and selfless spirit, the family requests donations be made to the Agape Food Pantry c/o Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Wytheville, or the building funds at either West End United Methodist Church or Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Joy loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. She lived her life as a shining example of her Christian faith. Joy was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, caring "big sister," aunt, and faithful friend. She will be missed more than words can express.
Arrangements were by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
ELIZABETH G. WRAY
Elizabeth Gilley Wray, 99, of Trents Orchard Road, Patrick Springs, died Sunday, February 5, 2012, at her home.
She was born on February 11, 1912 in Cascade and was a daughter of the late Bert Sylvester Gilley and Dora Emma Fulcher Gilley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wray; a daughter, Mary Myers; a son, Raymond Wray Jr.; two sisters, Glenna
Brown and Gladys Dalton; a brother, Curtis Gilley and a grandson.
She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Surviving are her daughters, Marie Toler of Rocky Mount, Wanda Hankins of Axton, Dorothy McGhee of Martinsville and Darnell Scruggs of Spencer; one brother, Bert Sylvester Gilley Jr. of Stuart; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Norris Funeral Services' Martinsville Chapel with the Rev. Anne Sisson officiating. Burial will be in the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church cemetery in Bassett.
MARY C. MIZE
Mary Louise Crigger Mize, 77, of Martinsville, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.
She was born in Henry County on June 5, 1934 and was a daughter of the late Linzie L. Crigger and Effie Bell Gilley Crigger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Taylor Mize; two sons, Wayne L. and Jerry T. Mize; and a sister, Ruby Mae Mize.
She retired from the cutting room department at Tultex, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary L. Cox of Martinsville; two sons, Billy Gene Mize of Martinsville and Jackie Lee Mize of Patrick County; one sister, Ada Bell Crigger of Martinsville; one brother, Leroy Leonard Crigger of Martinsville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway with Donald F. Ashby officiating. Burial will be in Horsepasture Christian Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service.
JAMES F. NOLEN
James Franklin Nolen, age 72, of Stuart, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.
He was born in Patrick County on October 31, 1939, and was a son of the late George Frank Nolen and Ethel Frances Boothe Nolen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Harrison Nolen.
He was a loving father and grandfather.
Surviving are one son, Otis Lee and Vickie Bowman of Stuart; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda N. and Barry Belcher of Woolwine, and Margaret N. and Robert Sowder and Shannon N. and C.J. Marshall, all of Stuart; one stepdaughter, Michelle Boarman of Patrick Springs; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Lyster of Roanoke; and his fiancé, Ilene Burnette of Critz.
A memorial service will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at Ross Harbour United Methodist Church with Pastors Doyle Daugherty and Dewayne Troutt officiating. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements.
BEULAH H. PILSON
Beulah Haynes Pilson, 85, of Elamsville Road, Stuart, died Monday, February 20, 2012, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center in Bassett.
She was born on November 20, 1926 to the late Robert Haynes and Gladys Cox Haynes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Pilson; a brother, Elmer Haynes and a grandson, Jonathan Bowling.
She was a member of
Smith River Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are her daughters, Mary Lou Wood and Judy Fulcher, both of Bassett, and Robin Feron of Stuart; sisters, Marie Ashworth and Ruth Compton, both of Bassett; brothers, John Haynes of Bassett and Bobby Haynes of Collinsville; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted at Norris Funeral Services Stuart Chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Revs. Brandon Wood and Dwayne Troutt. Burial will be in the Pilson family Cemetery, Goblintown Road, Stuart.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at the residence.
The family requests that memorials may be made to DDM Services, Hope Tree Family Services, P.O. Box 849, Salem, VA 24153 or to Woolwine Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 38, Woolwine, VA 24185.
IRIS H. SETLIFF
Iris Hodges Martin Setliff, 83, of Bassett, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, at her home.
Born in Patrick County on January 10, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Curtis Hodges and the late Mary Susan Bowman Hodges. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Dean Martin; brothers, Carson Hodges and Robert Hodges; and a sister, Pauline Reynolds.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Richard Setliff of the home; one daughter, Brenda Riggins of Martinsville; four sons, Teddy Doyle Martin of Bassett, Eldon Vaughan Martin of High Point, N.C., Alton Jerome Martin of Sophia, N.C., and Eddie Gunter; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Mary Queen and Velma Webb, both of North Carolina; four brothers, Thomas Hodges of North Carolina, James Hodges of Danville, and Bill Hodges and Rodger Hodges, both of North Carolina.
Funeral services were conducted Monday in the chapel of Bassett Funeral Service by Pastors Bobby Rakes and Randy Sawyers. Burial was in Old Center Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Sammy Fain, Jimmy Harris, Devin Page, Terry Page, Harold Riggins and Dale Wilmouth.
HELEN H. TUGGLE
Helen Harbour Tuggle, age 71, of Woolwine, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at her home.
She was born in Patrick County on May 9, 1940 to the late Forrest and Audna Hylton Harbour.
She was a longtime member of Sycamore Baptist Church and had worked at Hanes Brands. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, loved gardening and quilting, and was a wonderful cook.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Jimmie Lee Tuggle of the home; one daughter, Melba Tuggle Hall of Woolwine, one granddaughter, Kendra Hall; two brothers, Howard Harbour and Hoy Harbour, both of Stuart; and one sister, Dora Conner of Woolwine.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Sycamore Baptist Church with Pastor Gerald Melton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Cockram, Glen McAlexander, Tommie Tatum, Mitcheal Turner, Tony Hall and George Harris.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church c/o Nancy Midkiff, 171 Sycamore Church Lane , Stuart, Virginia 24171.
Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.
SHIRLEY A. EDWARDS
Shirley Ann Edwards, age 72, of Stuart and formerly of Meadows of Dan, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.
She was born on March 3, 1939 and was a daughter of the late Avery J. Edwards and Ellen Gay Belcher Edwards. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Edwards.
She was a member of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are one brother, Franklin D. Edwards of Henry County, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Churchwell and Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Clayton Helms, Michael Belcher, Barry Nolen, Hampton McPherson, Jerry Edwards and Daniel Edwards.
Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.
HELEN S. GILLEY
Helen Seay Gilley, age 77, of Patrick Springs, died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C.
She was born in Gainesville, Fla., on September 12, 1934, and was a daughter of the late Cannie and Martha Lou Kendrick Seay. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
She was a member of Community Primitive Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Junior Gilley of the home; two sons, Rick Gilley of Henry and J.W. Gilley of Bassett; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Floyd Seay of Charleston, S.C.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elders Lewis Vass and Donnie Conner officiating. Burial was in the Community Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Connie Plaster, Mike Plaster, Rayvonne Cassidy, Monty Gilley, Ken Hancock, Brian Massey, Matt Bailey and Jonathan Gilley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 22099 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart, Va. 24171.
THELMA H. MARTIN
Thelma Hazlewood Martin, age 84, of Stuart, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at her home.
She was born in Patrick County on June 4, 1927 and was a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Wayra Gunter Hazlewood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph William Martin; a son, William Kenneth Martin; and two sisters, Ethlyne H. Creasey and Doris Ellen Martin.
She had been a member of Big A Church of Christ for 50 years, and had retired from United Elastic Corporation.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathy J. Mabe and husband Bobby and Karen J. Martin and fiancé Charles Hamm; two sons, Joseph Keith Martin and wife Mickie and Samuel Kyle Martin and wife Alison, all of Stuart; four grandchildren, Angela Williams, Kimberly Bradley, Tyler Shough and Anna Shough; two great-grandchildren, Lauren
Williams and Ashley Williams; two sisters, Iris H. Hylton of Danville and Faye H. Staples of Ridgeway; one brother, Warren Lee Hazelwood of Patrick Springs; two special nieces, Debbie Plaster and Carolyn Handy; several other nieces; and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Preachers Rick Whitley and Tony Morrison officiating. Burial will follow in Peters Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, and at other times at the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Big A Church of Christ, c/o Gerald Culler, 325 Hazelwood Drive, Stuart, Va. 24171.
