U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
HOLT
Corine Butler Holt of Richmond, widow of Charles C. Holt Jr., died Friday, January 29, 1999. She is survived by her son, Charles C. Holt III of Richmond; two sisters, Nora Pat and Irene Heck, both of Monroe, Mich.; and one niece, Twonette Hawkins of West Chester, Pa. Mrs. Holt was a member of Patterson Avenue Baptist Church and Ruth Chapter No. 8, O.E.S. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, and where an Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 1, in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Patterson Avenue Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.
JONES
Melba L. Jones, 83, of Richmond, widow of Claude E. Jones, died January 27, 1999. survived by her sister, Ferrol Davis; a sister-in-law, Thelma Loughrige; two nieces, Susan Hamlin Mitchell and Jean Hamlin Damiano; also three nephews of Missouri. Remains rest Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Westhampton Memorial Park.
MARSHALL
Margaret Randolph Marshall, 91, of Richmond, widow of J. Paige Marshall, died Friday, January 29, 1999. She is survived by her son, Henry S. Dunbar III, daughter-in-law, Doris Thompson Dunbar, and granddaughter, Margaret Randolph Dunbar, all of Richmond; and brother, Cary Gacqueline Randolph of Martinsville. Mrs. Marshall was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 1, in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Central Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home.
McCRONE
"Sonny" Willie L. McCrone Jr. passed away January 28, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Helen H. McCrone; one son, Robert Wayne McCrone and wife, Brenda of Oak Ridge, N.C.; two daughters, Donna Halloway and husband, Steven of Midlothian, Va. and Gloria Henderson and husband, Marion of Chesapeake, Va.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Shirley M. Crews and Norma M. South. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends Saturday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m., and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park.
ORGAIN
Mrs. Dolly Dunnington Orgain, 79, retired executive secretary of Dunnington Beach Tobacco Company, Farmville, Va., died January 28, 1999. The widow of the late Francis Lee Orgain. She is survived by her son, Frances Lee Orgain, Jr. of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Jennie Orgain Every of Germantown, Tenn., Ashley Dunnington Orgain, and Francis Lee Orgain, III of Chesapeake; and a great granddaughter, Cora Lee Every. She was a member of Johns Memorial Episcopal Church of Farmville, where a memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, Farmville, Va. 23902. "Doyne Burger Davis Funeral Home in charge."
PROFFITT
Henry W. Proffitt of Highland Springs, died Friday, January 29, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor J. Proffitt; two sons, Henry C. Proffitt, and L. Kent Proffitt, both of Highland Springs; three brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where funeral services will be held Monday, 12:30 p.m. Interment Washington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m.
SMITH
Jacquelyn (Cartwright) Smith, 60, of Norfolk, Va., died Wednesday, January 27, 1999, at De Paul Hospital following a valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Dr. B.L. Smith; one brother, Stephen T. Cartwright of Richmond, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was a Tidewater native and a 1956 graduate of Great Bridge High School. A registered nurse, she worked at the Medical College of Virginia in the early '60's. Since returning to Norfolk in 1964, she actively devoted energy and leadership to many area charitable groups. Mrs. Smith was a former board member and vice president of the Friends of De Paul, president of the Norfolk Civic Ballet and the Norfolk Symphony Association Auxiliary. While with the Symphony Association, she chaired the Symphony Ball which had as honored guests, John Warner and Elizabeth Taylor. Warner, at that time, was a candidate for the United States Senate. Mrs. Smith was a president of the Norfolk Senior Center. Her most favored activity in recent years was working with the Navy League. Serving as current board member and national director for the Navy League was a great source of pleasure. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 1999, at Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, located at 1146 Rodgers St., in Chesapeake. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to: The Sister Agatha Memorial Endowment De Paul Health Foundation, 150 Kingsley Lane, Norfolk, Va. 23505.
SOUTHALL
Mary Josephine Stahl Southall, age 79, died Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Richmond, Va. and had lived in Savannah, Ga. for two years. She was a graduate of Richmond Professional Institute and worked for many years with the Virginia Historical Society. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Southall Jr. of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Frank & Mary Southall of Goochland; daughter, Marilyn Southall of Savannah; nine grandchildren. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Hollywood. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shadowmoss Alzheimers Care Home Memorial Fund, 249 Holland Drive, Savannah, Ga. 31419.
STAPLES
Departed this life January 28, 1999, Mr. Cascoe P. (Buck) Staples of 1202 N. 1st St. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
YARBROUGH
Larry G. Yarbrough, of Richmond, died January 28, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Joan B. Yarbrough; daughters, Shirley Gaines, Samantha Livington, Emily Lambrecht, Debbie Gilbert and Donna Barton; sons, Jerry Ferrell Jr., David and Bobby Oakley; sisters, Virginia Cook, Doris Arrington and Shirley Yarbrough; and 16 grandchildren. His remains rest at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., (Rt. 10) where the family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to MRICU Patient Care Fund, c/o MCV, Box 985902, 401 N. 12th St., Richmond, Va. 23298.
BALDWIN
Everette S. (Junie) Baldwin Jr., 79, of Chesterfield, died April 15, 1999, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Violet H. Baldwin; two sons, Ronald W. and wife, Gwynne Baldwin and David H. Baldwin of New Orleans; a daughter, Betty Griffith of Folly Beach, S.C.; four grandchildren, Eric and Jason Baldwin, Leslie Drown, and Jeri Lynn Moore; three brothers, Robert, Bernard and Claude Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was a WWII Navy veteran, a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #10, Woodland Heights Lodge 345 and Richmond Scottish Rites. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he loved greeting the people on Sunday mornings with a warm welcome. Mr. Baldwin taught school at the Richmond Technical Center for 15 years. His remains rest at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, and where his funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3801 Beulah Rd., Richmond, Va. 23237.
BLAND
Addie Florence Bland, age 80, of the 300 Block of Tarevton Lane, Portsmouth, Va., died on April 14, 1999. A native of Buckingham Co., Va., she was a member of Park View Christi an Church, Disciples of Christ. She is survived by her husband, William Howard Bland; one daughter, Tamey Williams and her husband, Billy Williams of Hillsborough, N.C.; two sisters, Mary G. Wharam of Portsmouth and Mabel Jenks of Green Bay, Wis.; three brothers, E.J. Gunter of New Canton, Va., Elmer Gunter and John Gunter, both of Dillwyn, Va. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 17, 1999 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Va. Funeral Service will be held at Park View Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999. Rev. Marilyn Danner officiating. Graveside Service in Mingo Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in Dunn, N.C. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Living Endowment Fund of Park View Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.
BLAYLOCK
Bessie V. Blaylock, 86, passed away Thursday, April 15, 1999. Surviving are a son, Robert N. Blaylock Jr.; a sister, Sadie Tomlin; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., Saturday 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m., where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
BOETTCHER
Horst Jacob (Jack) Boettcher, 79, died April 14, 1999. Born in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of Teresa Spier and Hugo Boettcher. He came to the United States in 1938. In Richmond, he was the owner of the New York Delicatessen. He was predeceased by his wife Edith Lerner Boettcher. He is survived by his wife, Dina Stern Boettcher; his son, Kenneth Boettcher; his daughter, Terry Seminara; his daughter-in- law, Jan Boettcher; his son-in-law, Rick Seminara; his half sister, Lilo Schwartz; nieces, Eve Mcgovern, and Thea Schwartz; three grandchildren, Lauren Boettcher, Ian Boettcher, and Eric Seminara; and his sister-in-law, Greta Lerner Lipton. Mr. Boettcher was a member of Beth Ahabah Congregation, Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, and Westwood Tennis Club. Funeral Services will be Sun day at 2 p.m. at Beth Ahabah Synagogue, 1111 W. Franklin Street, with burial at Hebrew Cemetery. His wife and family will receive friends at 200 Overlook Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beth Ahabah Archives, Jewish Family Services or the American Heart Association.
BOHANNON
Howard Hart Bohannon, 79, widower of Emma Bohannon, died April 15, 1999, at his residence in Red Oak, Va. He is survived by two daughters, Mary B. Newton of Chase City and Lillie B. Allgood of Powhatan; two sons, Howard Bohannon of Richmond and Jerry Bohannon of Alton; one brother, Tom Bohannon of Chase City; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Newcomb Allgood Davis Funeral Home in Chase City on Saturday, April 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Red Oak, with the Rev. Bill McEntire officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church.
BROOKS
Marguerite P. Brooks, 79, of Richmond died, April 15, 1999. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard M. Brooks and a granddaughter Penny Brooks. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and William "Red" Battelle and Brenda and Arthur Miles; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday April 19, 1999 at Maury Cemetery.
BROOKS
Mr. Linwood Brooks, minister and a member of First Union Baptist Church, departed this life, April 13, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Brooks; sons, Alfred T. and Linwood N. Brooks; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and extended family members including many in-laws. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home. After 10 a.m. Monday, his remains will rest in First Union Baptist Church, Dill Rd., where the family will receive friends at 12 Noon and where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Rev. Selwyn Bacchus, officiating. Interment, Riverview Cemetery.
CLARKE
Pauline Parham Clarke, 76, of Richmond, died April 14, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl (Snookie) Clarke and her son, David (Pepsi) Clarke. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Bruce; a son, Kenneth Clarke; two sisters, Gaynelle Brown and her husband, Elmer, Dona Thompson and her husband, Gaylord (Skip); three grandchildren, Michele Lamphere, Torie and Jodi Clarke; a daughter-in-law, Pam; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Clarke retired from Life of Virginia after 25 years of service, and she was a member of Hardy Central Baptist Church. Her remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Hardy Central Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hardy Central Baptist Church or Henrico Vol. Rescue Squad.
CONANT
Jean Van Duyne Conant, age 76, of Burkeville, died Friday, April 16, 1999. She is survived by her husband, James Earl Conant; one daughter, Pamela Jean Conant of Burkeville; two sons, James V.H. Conant of Midlothian and John B. (Thumper) Conant of Burkeville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Conant was a member of the Burkeville Baptist Church and was retired from the Restaurant and Grocery Business. Graveside Services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville. The family will receive friends at the Jennings -McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, Saturday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Burkeville Fire Department or the American Cancer Society.
DANIELS
Mrs. Minnie Young Daniels, 76, of Goochland, Va. departed this life April 15, 1999. She was retired from Beaumont Learning Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Samuel K. Daniels. She is survived by her devoted husband, Manuel Daniels Sr.; five devoted children, Mrs. Audrey Shannon and Mrs. Ronie Herndon of Goochland, Dr. M. LaVerne Daniels of Williamsburg, Manuel Daniels Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., and Raymond Daniels of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three adoring grandchildren, Rhonda, Ashley, and Renita; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Felicia B. Daniels and Mrs. Denita Daniels; two sons-in-law, Ralph Shannon and Melvin Herndon; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral Services will be held at Second Union Baptist Church, Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 2 p.m. Rev. Donald L. Trent Sr. officiating. Interment church cemetery.
ELLIS
Dottie Gray Ellis of Richmond, passed away, Thursday, April 15, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Donald Lee Ellis; her daughter, Teresa Yvonne Prichard; son-in-law, Keith A. Prichard; stepdaughter, Lisa R. Little; son-in-law, Mark Little; her sister Betty G. DeLong; two grandchildren, Richard Wayne Deering Jr., and Amanda Elice' Deering; and step-grandchildren, Raven and Meagan Furgeson. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home's Chippen ham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday. Graveside service will be held, 3 p.m., Monday, at Riverview Cemetery.
FELTNER
Helen R. Feltner, age 58, died April 15, 1999. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Marie Feltner of Charlottesville, Va. formerly of Louisa. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. April 18, 1999 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spotsylvania, Va. Burial in church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:30 Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Contributions may be sent to the "Feltner Fund" at the Independence Resource Center, 815 Cherry Ave., Charlottesville, Va. 22903.
