U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
LEWIS
Mrs. Julia M. Lewis of 1709 Everett St., departed this life Monday, September 27, 1999. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral notice later.
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.
MARKERT
Margaret "Nina" Markert, 54, of Sandston, died September 26, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Robert Markert; two daughters, Anna Markert and Susan Wheatley and husband, Phillip; seven grandchildren, Aarin, Kayla, Alex, Jaycee, Shyla, Bryson and Braden; three sisters; one brother; several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and where services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Henrico County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 911, Sandston, VA 23150.
MESSICK
Virginia Hamilton Messick, age 92, of Irvington, Va., died Sunday, September 26, 1999. She is survived by a son, Robert H. Messick and his wife, Nancy, Richmond, Va.; a daughter, Betty M. Cannon and her husband, James, Lexington, N.C.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, Va., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (tonight). Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Irvington Baptist Church, Irvington, Va. Interment in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Irvington Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Irvington, Va. 22480.
NEWCOMB
Irey D. Newcomb, age 78, of Richmond died September 17, 1999. Funeral notice later.
NORRIS
Departed this life September 25, 1999, Elijah Norris of 1216 N. 38th St. He is survived by his wife, Emma D. Norris; one daughter, Mamie L. Ellsworth Crews; two grandsons, Tyrone B. and Chris T. Henderson; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews; and cousins; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ridley; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Wednesday, 1 p.m. at 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st St., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Darryl Rollins, Pastor, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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.
ROGERS
John Thad Rogers, 88, of Pinetree Road, Hopewell, died Sunday, September 26, 1999 in the Hopewell Convalescent Center. He was born in Franklin, North Carolina and was a resident of Hopewell since 1930 . Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of First United Methodist Church, and a retired owner of Rogers Service Station. He was the son of the late James S. and Oma Fisher Rogers. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Burnett Rogers of Hopewell; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Rogers and David L. Rae of Charlottesville; three grandchildren, Jennifer R. Pierpont and husband, David of Alexandria, Deborah C. Rae and Leigha D. Rae, both of Charlottesville; and a sister, Helen Rogers of Washington, D.C. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Wash, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 502 W. Broadway, Hopewell, Va. 23860.
RUSAK
Elsie Baker Rusak of Highland Springs the widow of Walter J. Rusak passed away Monday, September 27, 1999. She is survived by her son, Dennis Reed Rusak of Highland Springs; two sisters, Doris King o f Richmond and Lucy Sullivan of Highland Springs; a grandson, Reed Rusak of Richmond. Mrs. Rusak retired from Philip Morris after 46 years of service. The family will receive friends at the Laburnum Chapel Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave. on Tuesday (today). A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Washington Memorial Park.
SHOCKLEY
Mrs. Bessie T. Shockley, age 95 died Saturday, September 25, 1999 in Farmville the widow of W. L. Shockley Sr. She is survived by two daughters; two sons; six sisters; eleven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Doyne-Burger-David Farmville Funeral Home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Farmville Baptist Church. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to your favorite charity.
SMITH
Charles R. (Rudy) Smith Sr., age 72, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 26, 1999. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 52 years, Ruby F. Smith; his daughter, Patsy and her husband, Bill Bargo; his son, Chuck (Charles R. Jr.) and his wife, Dawn; two grandsons, Ryan and Alex Smith; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Elmore, Mrs. Sue Bazaco and Mrs. Elizabeth Galloway; one brother, James F. Smith; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends. Rudy was a member of Webber Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company after 40 years of loyal service. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., and where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with interment in Dale Memorial Park. Dr. William Gunter will be officiating.
SPEAS
Frances JoAnn Speas, of Cartersville, Va., died September 26, 1999. survived by her husband, Raymond (Deckie) Speas; one son, Monte Speas of Yorktown, Va.; four daughters, Lynn Rice, Terry Speas and Debbie Crawford all of Cartersville, and Susan Wright of Richmond; one brother, Wilson Shores of Cartersville; six grandchildren; one great-grandson. Remains rest at Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Cartersville Baptist Church. Interment Cartersville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cartersville Rescue Squad, Cartersville, Va. 23027.
WADDEY
Mr. Gordon Waddey departed this life on September 27, 1999. Arrangements by the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Notice of funeral later.
WHITAKER
Evandus Whitaker Sr. of Richmond, departed this life September 25, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Whitaker; three sons, Evandus Jr., Daryl and David Whitaker; two daughters, Yolanda Whitaker and Andrea Whitaker; eight grandchildren; one brother, Ernest Whitaker; two nieces; one nephew; one aunt; two daughters-in-law, Carolyn and Barbara Whitaker; three sisters-in-law; host of cousins; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2 p.m. Rev. Ronald C. Taylor, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Relatives and friends attending funeral services, assemble at the chapel, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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.
WRIGHT
On Friday, September 24, 1999, Oliver Glenn Wright Sr., affectionately known as "OG", answered God’s call and moved from this rough side of the mountain to a lovely pasture of tranquility and harmony, a place where there is surely no more pain, suffering of tears. Born February 4, 1962, to the late Robert Wright Jr. and Almetter Wright Stallings. He is survived by his devoted wife, Annette T. Wright; two sons, Andrew and Oliver; one daughter, Shante; his mother, Almetter W. Stallings; stepfather, Hailoves Stallings; five sisters, Vernice W. Cain, Donnee W. Taylor, Iris W. Hopson, Antoinette W. Releford and Barbara Turnage; one brother, Robert Wright III; six brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; six aunts; two uncles; three nephews; four nieces; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., where the family will receive friends Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 1 p.m. at the First Church of Newport News (Baptist), 2300 Wickham Ave., Newport News, Va. On Wednesday, September 29, the remains will rest at the Cooke Brothers Funeral Home in Newport News, Va.
ADELANSKI
Morton (Scootch) Adelanski, 84, lifetime resident of Richmond and long time employee of Markow Florist. He is survived by four sisters, Hilda Feldman, Anne Chernack, Jeanette Shore and Mary Ann Landin and brother-in-law, Eugene Landin; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Beth El Section of Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beth Sholom Home of Richmond.
ALLEN
Jimmy Nathan Allen, age 59, died February 4, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Prince Allen of Emporia; two sons, Babe Allen and David Allen, both of Wilson, N.C.; four sisters, Maude Braswell and Nellie Reekes, both of Emporia, Earline Ussery of Ebony and Mable Poll of Bumpass, Va; three brothers, Raymond Allen, Peter (James) Allen and Bubba (William) Allen, all of Emporia; two grandchildren; Brian and Brett. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at the Echols Funeral Home Chapel, Emporia, with interment in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Emporia. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
ANDERSON
Iner C. Anderson Jr., 78, of Richmond, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Agnes E. Anderson; three sons, Iner C. Anderson III, Bobby J. Anderson and Chris L. Anderson; two daughters, Marie Proffitt and Inez Taylor; three brothers, Clarence, Laury and Franklin Anderson; two sisters, Marie Patrick and Darling Yearly; nine grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and where funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
BAILEY
Died February 4, 1997, Mrs. Katie B. Bailey of 1805 Hechler St. Notice of funeral later. Arrangements by the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave.
BAKER
Dorothy G. Baker of Louisa, VA., died February 5, 1997. She was born March 14, 1900, daughter of the late Richard L. and Carrie Goodwin Baker. She was a retired Teller and Assistant Manager of Jefferson National Bank in Mineral, VA. and a member of Gold Mine Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Ralph G., William T., W. Frank, Richard L. Jr., and J. Boxley Baker; four sisters, Carrie B. Estes, Ethel B. Goodwin, Marjorie B. Vaughan, and Fannie B. Green. She is survived by a brother, A. Ellis Baker and a sister, Elizabeth B. Burruss both of Louisa. Her survivors also include 18 nieces and nephews, 35 great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, at 2 p.m. Friday, February 7. Family will kindly assemble at Woodward Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Gold Mine Baptist Church, Gold Mine Rd. Louisa, VA. 23093. Rev. Perry Clore will conduct funeral service.
BRADBY
Sanford H. Bradby Jr. (Big Boy) of Charles City, departed this life February 5, 1997 at his residence in Hopewell. Surviving are his mother, Lillian C. Bradby; three sisters, Joyce A. Bradby, Ella N. Bradby and Janet Brown, all of Charles City; one brother-in-law, Claude P. Brown Sr.; six uncles; two aunts; and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. February 8, 1997 at Gilfield Baptist Church, Charles City, Rev. David Keaton officiating. Arrangements by Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell.
