U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Anna M. Andress, 89, of Ruther Glen, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Bowling Green Healthcare Center. Born in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Kemper J. Johnson and Rena C. Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Andress and a daughter, Judith V. Hoover. She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Goss and her husband, John; three sisters-in-law, Evelyn Andress of Alexandria, Dorothy Rowan of Arlington, and Margaret Andress of Solomons, MD; six grandchildren, Robert Goss, Christopher Goss and his wife, Rebecca, Dawn Cobb and her husband, Michael, Charles Hoover, Michael Hoover and his wife, Mary, Catherine Clements and her husband, Ronnie; and eighteen grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow at 1:15 PM Tuesday at Mount Comfort cemetery, Alexandria. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday, May 5, 2008 at Storke Funeral Home. The family requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association, 2217 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401.
Mr. Lewis Walter Barlow, Jr, 84, of Ruther Glen, died at his home Monday, April 28, 2008. Born in Caroline County, he was member of Concord Baptist Church for 70 years where he had served as Sunday School director, teacher and deacon. He was a charter member of Reedy Church Ruritan Club and Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department. He was a World War II Army veteran and had retired from Blakemore Construction. He is survived by his wife, Verna Mitchell Barlow; a daughter, Hope B. Gatewood; three brothers, Henry C. Barlow, C. Ray Barlow and Anthony E. Barlow all of Ruther Glen; three sisters, Dorothy B. Bullock of Mechanicsville, Iola B. Utz of Amelia, and Shirley B. Minter of Powhatan; two granddaughters, Paula Reid and her husband, Keith of Aylett and Stacy McGrath and her husband, Richard of Mechanicsville; five great grandchildren, Chase Mitchell Reid, Hailey Elizabeth Reid, Juliana Hope McGrath, Kelsey Elizabeth McGrath, and Richard Kenneth Tyler McGrath; and his caregiver, Nancy Turner. He was preceded in death his parents, Pearl and Lewis W. Barlow, SR.by a brother, Francis M. Barlow, Sr., a sister, Leona B. Carter and his son-in-law, Kenneth Gatewood. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Concord Baptist Church, 15625 Concord Road, Ruther Glen, VA. 22546. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Memorial contributions may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 3914 Smokey Road, Aylett, VA. 23009 or Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, suite 710, Richmond, VA. 23226.
Gordon A. Whittaker Sr. of Bowling Green died Saturday April 12, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Bertha “Bea” Bridgmon; three children, Gordon A. Whittaker Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Charles City, Christopher Lee Whittaker of Mechanicsville and Pamela R. Bridgmon of Richmond; four grandchildren, Shannon Nicole Whittaker of Louisa, Ashley Lynn Tatum of Powhatan, Christopher L. Thomas of Lake Caroline and Christopher Lee Whittaker Jr. of Mechanicsville; a great grandson, Billy Wright Jr. of Louisa; two sisters, Virginia Gerber of Fredericksburg, Mary Wolfe of Abingdon; four brothers, Herbert Whittaker of Woodford, Willie Whittaker of Abingdon, Kenneth and Fred Whittaker both of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Shirley Whittaker; two sisters, Thelma Roumeliotis and Jean Carty and two brothers, Floyd and Joseph Whittaker. A funeral service will be held Wednesday April 16th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in Lakewood cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 920 Bowling Green VA 22427 or Frog Level Rescue Squad 29415 Richmond Turnpike Ruther Glen VA 22546.
Dorothy C. Spayd, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Born in Sparta, VA, “Dottie” was the daughter of the late James Sample Brooks and Florence Pitts Brooks. Raised in Caroline County, she always considered Virginia “home”. She was a graduate of Lee Maury High School. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and entertaining. Dottie also enjoyed playing cards, reading, writing, family genealogy, word finds and bingo. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved the color red. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Herbert A. Spayd; as well as her children, Jack A. Spayd, Richard Spayd, George H. Spayd and Betty Ann Spayd; three sisters, Bessie, James Marion (Buie) and Flossie. Survivors include her loving grandchildren, Lisa M. Spayd and Samuel A. Spayd; her great-grandchildren, Taylor, Donovan and Sydney as well as several nieces and nephews, which include Joan Burkhart, Barbara Rizzi, Mae Miller, James Brace and John Sullivan. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11 am at Lakewood cemetery.
Gilbert Ray Leake, 76 of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 6, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Doris Reynolds Leake; a son, Wayne O. Leake of Broadlands; a daughter, Bonnie Fincher of Spotsylvania; grandchildren, Jenifer Leake of Loudon; Timothy Fincher of Spotsylvania; great granddaughter, Ariana Leake; a sister, Janet Berry of California; a brother, Tom Reynolds of Ladysmith; beloved nieces and nephews, Jennifer and Ian Munter, Karen and Don Mills, Donna Strong and Milton Wickham, Ada and Robbie Overton, Zenia and Ronnie Gathercole, Novalee and Brian Hamid, Simon and Lisa Strong, Marilyn Parnell, Edward Reynolds, Winona Smitherman; great nephew Ethan Munter; devoted friends, Pat and JC Carr and family, Dee and Johnnie Jenkins and family, Rose and Russ Stoutsenberger and Bill and Kathy Weimer. He was preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Ray Leake III (Bud) and a grandson, Don Nicholas Ray Leake. A funeral service will be held Thursday April 10th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in Lakewood cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to New Haven Baptist Church P.O. Box 2303 Mechanicsville VA 23116.
Alvin W. Frinks, 95 of Alexandria, died Wednesday April 2, 2008. Mr. Frinks had retired after many years as the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Alexandria. He was a member of the Alexandria Washington Lodge #22 AF & AM, was a 32 Degree Mason and Shriner. He was a lifelong member of Washington Street United Methodist Church and an avid gardener. He was also the widow of Marguerite James Frinks and after her death made his residence with his nephew in Caroline County. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday April 5th at 1:00 PM in Washington Street United Methodist Church, Alexandria. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Street UMC 115 S. Washington Street Alexandria VA 22314
Junnia E. Carter, 62, of Ruther Glen died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at VCU Medical Center. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Shirley M. Carter; his stepson, Christopher Andrew Carter, of Ruther Glen; his sister, Audrey Elliott, of Ruther Glen; his brother, James Carter, of Ruther Glen; two grandchildren; and his niece, Delores Pitts, of Stafford County. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at County Line Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 31, at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green.
Frank Junior Revels, 83, of Ladysmith, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at his home. Born in South Carolina he was a wonderful husband, father, and provider. He had a special love for children and will be missed. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran having served in Korea. He survived by his four children, George Warrington and his wife, Barbara of Ladysmith, John Franklin Revels and his wife, Melissa of Ladysmith, Helen Sprinkle and her husband, Donald of Richmond and April Wedding and her husband, Richard of Ashland, a niece, Diane Mitchem of Orlando, FL and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to say thank you to the Bon Secours Hospice and a special thank you to his nurse, Tracy Turner. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5801 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, VA. 23226. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
William G. Altman, 72, of King George, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at his home. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was a past president of the King George Ruritan Club and a member of Gideons International. He was a 50 year Mason and a Deacon at Shiloh Baptist Church. William was a hardworking man who was known for his love of faith, fellowship, and outdoor activities like fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Betsy C. Altman; four children, Mary A. Thorsted and her husband Greg of King George, Kathy L. Altman and her partner William D. Synan of King George, William A. Altman and his wife Denise of Mechanicsville, and Gerald J. Altman of San Diego; five sisters, Lois Schuliger and her husband Barry of Maryland, Alice Lehman, Delores Hepner and her husband Blaine, Phyllis Kasper and her husband Andrew, and Cindy Sproat and her husband David, all of Pennsylvania; a brother, Wesley Altman and his wife Anita of Pennsylvania; a sister in law, Dorothy Altman of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Devon Noelle Altman, Joshua Allan Wilson Altman, and Stephen James Thorsted. William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Agnes Altman, and his brother, Paul Malcolm Altman. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Shiloh Baptist Church, King George. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church Life Center, 13457 Kings Hwy, King George, VA, 22485, or to Mary Washington Hospice, c/o Mary Washington Hospital Foundation, 2600 Mary Washington Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Lula M. Pugh, 93, of Beaverdam, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was the widow of William Cleveland Pugh. She is survived by three daughters, Alice Anderson and her husband, Irvin of Beaverdam, Charlotte Hover of Beaverdam, Estelle Cecil and her husband, Mack of Mechanicsville; two sons, Arthur Pugh of Midlothian and Bubba Pugh and his wife, Delona of Beaverdam. She was a devoted grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Doris Quinn and Barbara Durrett and three sons, Joe, Robert, and Milton Pugh. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Thursday, March 13, 2008 in County Line Baptist Church with Dr. Fred Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Memorial contributions may be made to Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 186, Ladysmith, VA. 22501 or County Line Baptist Church Building Fund, 3461 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, VA. 22546.
Yvonne ReedalYvonne Newton Reedal, 39, of Port Royal, died March 7, 2008 at home after a long battle with cancer.
Yvonne was born April 18, 1968, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. She graduated from Caroline High School 1992.
Yvonne was a very community minded and loving person. Since she was 15, she volunteered her time to many fire and rescue organizations and rose through the ranks with the Port Royal Volunteer Fire Department to captain and life member. She worked as a 911 Dispatcher for Caroline County since 1993.
She married
Mike in April 1994 and had a beautiful son in January 1995.
She is survived by her husband, Mike and son, Kyle; her father Ronnie “Nubby” Newton Sr. and his wife Kathy of Stafford County; her step-father Buck Caldwell of Port Royal; a sister Rhonda Parrish and her husband Scotty and their three sons Bradley, Christopher and Cody of Henderson, NC; three brothers, Ronnie Newton Jr. his wife Kathy and their two sons Dylan and Ryan of Ladysmith; Dana Newton, his friend Kaci and Baby Collin of Stafford and Justin Newton of Stafford; her maternal grandmother, Margie Serrett of Woodford; paternal grandparents, George and Ruby Newton of Stafford; three step-brothers, Chris Caldwell of Florida, Patrick Caldwell of Kentucky, and Jason Carter of Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her son, Jonathon Newton and her mother, Betty S. Caldwell.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Bowling Green Baptist Church with Rev. Willis Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 Pm Monday, March 10, 2008 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to a fund established for Kyle Reedal, c/o Union Bank & Trust, P. O. Box 446, Bowling Green, VA. 22427 or at any Union Bank & Trust branch.
Michael Eugene Beazley, 43, of Bowling Green, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Ruth Beazley and a sister, Tina Beazley. He is survived by a sister, Linda “Cookie” Whittaker of Bowling Green; a niece, Aimee Floyd of Bowling Green; his aunt and uncle Margaret and Alfred Beazley of Milford and numerous cousins. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Lakewood cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Virginia Chapter, 2727 Enterprise Highway, Suite 104, Richmond, VA. 23294.
Donald Edward Gage. Sr., 60, of Bowling Green died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. Born in Oklahoma, he is survived by his wife, Beverly L. Gage; six children, Jeannie Gage of Maine, Donald E. Gage, Jr. of Maine, Peggy Gage of Bowling Green, Kathryn Gage of Hampton, Dona Gage of Bowling Green and Jayme Gage of Bowling Green; a brother, Dale Gage of Missouri, and five grandchildren. Mr. Gage will be cremated and a visitation will be held 6-9 p. m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green.
Bernice S. Jordan, 81 of Chilesburg died Monday February 25, 2008 at her home. Born in Caroline, she was a lifelong member of County Line Baptist Church and had retired after a 30 year banking career at SunTrust in Beaverdam. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, E. C. “Johnny” Jordan; three sons, Ronnie Jordan and his wife Jeanne of Bowling Green, Kevin Jordan and his wife Paige of Bowlng Green and Greg Jordan and his wife Laurie of Mechanicsville and eight grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 28th, at 2:00 PM in County Line Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church, Thursday from 12:30 until the service begins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to County Line Baptist Church cemetery Fund.
It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my lover and my best friend, Fred T. Lisbon, who died Thursday February 21, 2008 in Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. Survivors include his companion of 24 years, Barry Carlson of Ladysmith; his son, Jim Lisbon and his wife Penny of Highland Springs; two sisters, Antoinette Profilio of Richmond and Anne Rae Bateman of Mechanicsville; a grandson, Brandon Lisbon; a niece and nephew, Sandra Gabriel and Anthony Profilio; a brother in law, Sam Martin and close friend and caregiver, Ethel Wilson. A funeral will be held Monday February 25th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow at 1:30 PM in Washington Memorial Park, Highland Springs. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladysmith Fire Dept. or Rescue Squad.
Violet Pauline Vanover, 73, of Milford died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Clintwood, she had retired from the FBI Academy at Quantico. Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years, Lee; five daughters, Norma Reiter of Fredericksburg, Sharon Cave of Mason Neck, Sandra Jarrells of Fredericksburg, Myra Schenemann of Milford, and Patricia Kahley of Ladysmith; three sisters, Eunice Crabtree, Shelby Conley and Reba Beverly; twelve grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A funeral service will be 11 Am Saturday, February 23, 2008 held in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in Lakewood cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday, February 22, 2008 at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Feed the Children, or American Cancer Society.
Thomas B. Yancey 72 Thomas Yancey of King George died Friday February 15, 2008 in Mary Washington Hospital. He was born on Gayton Farm in Henrico Co. VA. Gayton was a farm over the veins of Gayton Coal Mine which ceased operations in early 1900's.
He moved to King George County with his family in Jan. 1941. He retired, after 34 years of Government service from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA., with many commendations and awards. Prior to which he served from Aug 26, 1956 to Jul 5, 1960 with the US Air Force in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) with service both stateside and overseas. Since his retirement, he enjoyed research, writing, and the great outdoors. After about two years of research, he printed his research on his of the Yancey Family line entitled "Some Notes on Alexander Yancey and Mary Ann Elam and Green O'Berry and Elvira Parker", his great grandparents. Then after more research, approx. two more years, he printed in 1996 "Some Early Masons and Masonic Lodges in King George County, VA". He has had articles printed in The Free Lance Star, The Journal, and The Virginia Masonic Herald.
He was Past Master of Colonial Beach Masonic Lodge #199, in 1968, and Charter Past Master of Hudson-Morris Masonic Lodge #80, in King George, in 1980-81. He was Past District Deputy Grand Master of District #8, in 1985 and he was Past Patron and member of Wakefield Chapter No. 77, OES in Colonial Beach, VA.
He holds membership in Acca Temple, in Richmond; past member of the Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies; Royal Arch Chapter, No. 41 in Kinsale; Heritage Shrine Club in King George; Colonial Beach Masonic Lodge No. 199 in Colonial Beach; Hudson-Morris Masonic Lodge No. 80 in King George; Wakefield Chapter No. 77, OES; Lord Culpeper Council No. 152, Allied Masonic Degrees (AMD) and has been Secretary of Hudson-Morris Lodge since 1982. He has been Secretary/Treasurer of Jesse Jefferson Johnson Area Masonic School since Oct. 1998. He was a member of the King George County Historical Society and has presented some of his works to them. He served on the Educational Planning Committee for King George Co. in 1965. The Committee aided in the design of the Proposed New High School on Dahlgren Rd. around the needs of the County. This Committee, a small group of county residents, was chaired by Leon Rosenberg.
He served his county again, on the Board of Zoning Appeals from May 31, 1989 until Sept. 30, 1995. He then served his County on the North Central Regional Drug Task Force as Grand Juror before Jul 3, 1993 thru 1997. He also served on the Highway Safety Commission of King George Co. He was a life-long member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he was baptized Aug 8, 1947. He was elected Deacon on Dec. 4, 1963 and has served as Chairman many times. He has served as chairman on many committees in the Church and Sunday School and was Sunday School Director from 1967 though 1969. Beginning in 1988 and ending in 2005 he was the teacher of the Men's Adult Class and was made a Trustee of the Church in 1999.
In Boy Scout Troop 191 Tom has served as Committeeman for Publicity since 2002.
Mrs. Yancey, a Past Matron of Wakefield Chapter #77, OES, is the former Barbara J. Jett of Fredericksburg, VA. Mrs. Yancey and Bro. Tom resided in the Shiloh area of King George Co. and have a son David B. Yancey of King George; a daughter Laura A. Adams, and her husband Eric Adams of King George; his three grandchildren, Chaila Rigg, Bryant Rigg and Dalton Adams all of King George; his brother, H.B. Yancey and his wife Betty of Florida; nieces, Kristin Yancey of King George and Janet Wrona of Maine and nephew, Stephen Yancey of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Yancey and his brother, Joe Yancey.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday February 19th at 11:00 AM in Shiloh Baptist Church, King George, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM with a Masonic service beginning at 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hudson - Morris Masonic Lodge Building Fund or Shiloh Baptist Church Life Center.
Harley M. Staples, 14 month old daughter of Joshua and Savannah Mullen of Thornburg, died Friday February 15, 2008. In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandparents, Debbie and Timmy Staples of Spotsylvania; paternal grandparents, Carla Mullen of Sparta and Dean Mullen of Florida; maternal great grandfather, Nelson Carter of Fredericksburg; paternal great grandparents, Sydney and Everett Reynolds of Sparta and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be held Wednesday February 20th at 2:00 PM in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Tony R. Watson 64 of Ruther Glen died Friday February 15, 2008 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Linda G. Watson; three children, Tony R. Watson Jr. of Ruther Glen, William Watson of Louisiana and Ginny Watson and her husband Greg Koontz of RutherGlen; a sister, Peggy Watson of North Carolina; a brother, Bobby Watson of South Carolina; grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew, Jennifer, Cassidy, Collin, Christopher, Joshua and Sarah Watson; great grandchild, Alicia Watson. A funeral will be held Monday February 18th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with Dr. Fred Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in County Line Baptist Church cemetery, Ruther Glen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Sunday 6:00- 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Anna Marie Saffell Mills Anna Marie Saffell Millsborn June 28, 1913 passed away peacefully at her home February 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Effie Merchant, her husband, Peter Mills, her daughter Brenda and her grandsons, Wayne Heflin and Ralph Mills. She is survived by her loving children, Bobby Mills of Ashland; Anne Brooks and her husband Kenneth of Fredericksburg and Jean Heflin of Fredericksburg; 19 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 26 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of Ashland Church of God for over 50 years where a celebration of her life will be held Sunday February 17th at 3:00 PM with burial to follow in Woodland cemetery, Ashland. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday 4:00 – 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Church of God 406 Myrtle St. Ashland VA 23005. Marie’s family would like to thank her loving and dedicated caregivers, Virginia, Carolyn, Carrie and Angie and many other friends. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com. 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will award to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
