U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
KIERSON
Bruce A. Kierson, 44, of Richmond, died Friday, September 24, 1999. He is survived by his sister, Linda Holt; three brothers, Don, Kevin and Keith Kierson; four nieces, Susie Miller, Heather Meyerhoeffer, Jessica and Shawna Kierson; one nephew, Joey Kierson. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
LOBA
Raymond F. Loba, a lifelong businessman, died Saturday, September 25, 1999 after a short illness. The Detroit native grew up on a farm in nearby St. Clair County, and went into the tire business in 195 5 in Pontiac, Mich. He semi-retired and moved his family to Crozet in 1976. He later relocated to the Richmond area operating James River Tire for several years. Mr. Loba was a decorated Naval veteran, who served aboard the Battleship Washington in the Pacific during WW II and also saw action in Korea, landing United Nations troops at Inchon. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Oke Loba of Richmond; daughter, Susan Loba Dorn and husband, Terrell of Midlothian; two sons, James Raymond Loba of Richmond, and Dennis Raymond Loba and wife, Donna of Orlean, Va.; grandchildren, Matthew, Jason and Elizabeth Dorn, Melanie and Grace Loba. A memorial service will be held at the West End Assembly of God, Parham Rd., Richmond, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 28th.
MONCURE
Miss Scott Moncure, 63, of Stafford, Va., died Sunday, September 26, 1999 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va. A retired librarian from both Prince William County and Stafford County Sch ool Systems, and life member of Aquia Episcopal Church. She was known statewide as an avid horsewoman and trainer. survived by her brother and sister-in-law, George V. Moncure IV and Mary Catherine Moncure of Stafford, Va.; three nephews, George V. Moncure V of Reston, Va., John Eric Moncure of San Francisco, Calif., and James Ashby Moncure of Stafford, Va. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 29, 1999, 11 a.m. at the Aquia Episcopal Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence on Tuesday, September 28, 1999, from 6 until 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford, Va., are handling the arrangements.
MOORE
Elsie White Moore, age 81, of Hartfield died Sunday, September 26, 1999. She was a native of Hampton where she was a former member of Hampton Christian Church and Hampton Baptist Church. She had been a resident of Middlesex County for more than 30 years and was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. She graduated from Hampton High School, attended Mary Washington College and was a member of the Hampton Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Jefferson Moore; and her parents, Nannie and Thomas White; and is survived by her husband, Fitzhugh C. Moore; her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly M. and James M. Barnhardt of Mathews; and her three grandchildren, Christopher, Nancy and Jacqueline Barnhardt. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 28 at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, Virginia, at 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda, Virginia, on Monday, September 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, Va. 23043 or Harmony Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 138, Topping, Va. 23169.
MORTON
Departed this life, September 25, 1999, Annie L. Morton of Ashland. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. McCarthy, Director.
NOSKER
Elizabeth Gooldin Nosker was born April 18, 1914 in Galia County, Ohio. She passed away September 24, 1999 at her residence, 12401 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va. Removed to McMechen, W.Va., as a child, s he attended the public schools there, graduating from Union High School. Upon graduation she was employed by Manufacturers Light and Heat Co., Bellaire, Ohio. She was united in marriage with John L. Nosker on June 30, 1946. To this union one daughter was born, Holly N. Henley, Tempe, Ariz., who survives, along with her husband, William L. Henley; and grandsons, John Justin Henley and Brandon David Henley, all of Tempe, Ariz. The deceased became a member of the Church of Christ in her youth. At the time of her passing she was a member of the West End Church of Christ, Richmond. From an early age she was a teacher of children’s Bible classes and later also taught ladies’ Bible classes. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4:30 p.m., and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 27, 1999. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
PERSON
Mrs. Christine Person of 601 E. Brookland Park Blvd. departed this life Sunday, September 26, 1999. Professional services provided by Crawley Funeral Home, 3810 Meadowbridge Rd. Funeral notice later .
PURSER
John Boone Purser, 44 years old, passed away Saturday evening, September 25, 1999. He was the son of the late Lat and Ruth Purser of Charlotte, N.C. He is survived by his daughter, Claren Taylor Purse r; his once wife and forever friend, Anne Coleman Purser; his brother and sister-in-law, Lat and Kathy Purser; two nephews, Lat and Adam Purser of Charlotte, N.C.; and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Tuesday evening, September 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Bon Air Christian Church, 2071 Buford Rd. on Wednesday, September 29 at 2 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Dale Memorial Park. Those who wish may make contributions in memory of John to their favorite charity.
RASNIC
James (Jim) S. Rasnic, 59, of Richmond, passed away Friday, September 24, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy M. Rasnic; and a granddaughter, Erica Burch. He is survived by his wife, Shelvia J. Rasnic; three daughters, Judy Morris and husband, David Morris of Sandston, Janet Johnston and husband, Jayme Johnston of Lynchburg, and Tracey Hill and husband, David Hill of Mechanicsville; his mother, Margaret Brooks Rasnic; one sister, Bettie Huddleston; one brother, John Rasnic; six grandchildren. Mr. Rasnic was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the St. John’s Masonic Lodge #36, AF&AM, and a member of the Shriner’s. He was an independent agent with AFLAC of Columbus, Ga., since 1976. He was affiliated with the East End Assembly of God Church. Remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where services will be held 2 p.m. Monday (today). Interment Washington Memorial Park.
ROBINSON
Mrs. Hazel Adkins Robinson of 3304 Garland Ave., formerly of Charles City, Va., died September 26, 1999. Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.
RUBINACCI
Mr. Albert Edward Rubinacci, 79, widower of Nancy Minasi, died Saturday, September 25, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Arrangements are by Cremation Society of Virginia in Clarksville.
SKIPPER
Mrs. Rebecca L. Skipper of Richmond, departed this life September 23, 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Marion Jackson and Marie Hill (Claude); one stepdaughter, Bessie Phillips (Herman); 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Juanita Venable; three brothers-in-law, William Skipper, John Skipper and William Mason; a devoted caretaker, Willie Mae Huggins; a host of cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 28, 1 p.m. from Swansboro Baptist Church, Roanoke and Midlothian Pike, Rev. H.R. Plummer, Pastor officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Relatives and friends attending funeral services, assemble at the church 12:30 p.m.
VINCENT
Frank L. Vincent of 5723 Crenshaw Rd. Apt. B died September 26, 1999. Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.
WESTMORELAND
Verna Woody Westmoreland, 82, of Warsaw died on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Mrs. Westmoreland was the widow of L. E. Westmoreland, retired from the Credit Bureau of Warsaw, and a member of Warsaw United Methodist Church. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Bradley Leddy of Palm Beach Garden, Fla.; two grandchildren, Sandra Jordan and Patrick Leddy; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 28 at Welch-Marks Funeral Home, Warsaw, with interment in the Northern Neck Memorial Gardens, Callao. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 55, Warsaw, Va. 22572.
WILKERSON
Departed this life September 22, 1999, Mrs. Florine E. Wilkerson of 309 S. Randolph St. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Billy) Wilkerson Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Johnetta M. and John (Wink) Wilkerson Jr.; two grandchildren, Shartek M. and Jaivyn J. Wilkerson; six sisters, Doris Gaines, Geraldine Hicks, Alice Carter, Flora Rainey, Juanita Hines and Evelyn Cosby; two brothers, Warren Cosby and Bilal Muhammed; a host of nieces and nephews; her soulmate, Harvey Watson; five sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; other relatives and devoted friends, among them, the Antwanette Social Club. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 2420 Venable St., where funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Bayard S. Taylor Jr. officiating. Burial Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family repass will be held at the Masonic Lodge Bldg., 520 N. 25th St., following the interment.
WILLIAMSON
Inez McGhee Williamson, 87, of Richmond went to her eternal home Saturday, September 25, 1999 at Retreat Hospital. She is survived by her brother, Linwood W. McGhee of Mechanicsville. Mrs. Williamson was a lifetime member of Oak Hall Baptist Church which was co-founded by her parents, the late Archer and Sarah McGhee. Remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, and where services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Save Our Shelter, 2933 W. Cary St., Richmond, Va. 23221.
WINGFIELD
Nora Wingfield, age 87, of Ashland, died September 25, 1999. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Geneva Mills. She is survived by her son-in-law, Bobby Mills; her grandchildren, Vanessa an d David Wagner, Roland and Rhonda Mills, Rodney and Mandy Mills, Amy Mills and Julie Mills; five great-grandchildren; and her lifelong friend, Marie Mills. She was a dedicated member of Gwathmey Baptist Church. Friends may call at Reid Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gwathmey Baptist Church. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gwathmey Baptist Church, Van Fund, P.O. Box 1478, Ashland, Va. 23005.
WOODSON
Benjamin Franklin Woodson Jr., 73, of Glen Allen, Va., died Saturday, September 25, 1999. He is survived by three sons, William F., Carroll L. and David W. Woodson; one daughter, Lisa A. Woodson; on e brother, John C. Woodson; one sister, Sue Hammond; and four grandchildren. Remains rest at the West Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street Road, where the family will receive friends Monday, September 27 from 7 to 9 p.m., also where a funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
BARNUM
Helen Talley Barnum, age 87, departed this life October 3, 1999. She was the wife of the late A. Graydon Barnum. Surviving is a son, G. Montague Barnum of Chester, Va.; a daughter, Lynda B. Snyder o f Roanoke, Va.; four grandsons, Thad L. Snyder, Keith G. Snyder, A. Graydon M. Barnum, and Nathan A. Barnum; one great-grandson, Colin M. Barnum. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, October 4, 1999 at the Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., where services will be held Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at 11 a.m. Burial in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any Volunteer Rescue Squad would be appreciated.
BENENSON-FARLEY
Marsha Benenson-Farley, 46, of Richmond, Va., died Saturday, October 2, 1999. She was retired from VCU-MCV. She was the daughter of Nanette A. Benenson and the late Sheldon R. Benenson. She is survived by her husband, Robert Michael Farley; by three sisters and their spouses, Eileen Strulson and Arnold, Janice Freed and Robert, Cheri Wolff and Steve; eight sisters-in-law; and seven brothers-in-law; a special friend, Aunt Susannah Schmitt, as well as 25 beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Temple Beth Ahabah, 1111 W. Franklin St., on Tuesday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Richmond Beth ’El Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice.
BOSCHEN
Alice Byrd Boschen, age 92, died September 30, 1999. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Rosabelle Chisholm Boschen. Born in Hanover County, her family moved to Richmond when she was a ch ild. Miss Boschen worked as a secretary in Richmond and in Washington, D.C. Survivors include her brother, John Ray Boschen of Richmond; three nieces, Audrey B. Seay of Punta Gorda, Fla., Beth B. Hicks of Fall Branch, Tenn., and Sara B. Tardanico of Miami, Fla.; two nephews, Henry C. Boschen of Roxabel, N.C., and John F. Boschen of Williamsburg, Va. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 7, at Providence United Methodist Church, 901 S. Providence Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Providence United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
CARTER
Deacon Howard A. Carter, 89, of Ruther Glen, died Thursday, September 30, 1999 at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville. He is survived by three devoted daughters, Ruth L. Carter, Joyce Carter-Samuels, both of Ruther Glen and Mary C. Freeman of Woodford; two sons, Howard L. Carter of Washington, D.C. and Joseph Carter of Ruther Glen; devoted granddaughters, Tracy Carter of Ruther Glen, Belinda White and Michelle Carter, both of Washington, D.C.; grandson, Parish D. Freeman III. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at Jericho Baptist Church, Ruther Glen. Rev. Glen Leverette officiating. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. McCarthy, Director.
