U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
BRAXTON
Rose Marie Braxton, age 77, of West Point, Va., died August 19, 2001. She is survived by nine children. Family will receive friends at the B.W. White Funeral Home, King William, from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Service Sunday at Bethany Baptist Church at 3 p.m.
BRITT
Departed this life August 23, 2001, Mr. Fatress Earl Britt of Richmond. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home. 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
BROWN
Departed this life August 20, 2001, Mrs. Evelyn W.
Brown of 2309 Mimosa St. She is survived by two daughters, Charlean
Brown and Sandra Holliday; two sons, Robert M. and Kenneth M. Brown; six grandchildren, Kenya and Tiana Brown, Keon and Keondra Holliday, Robert
Jones and Damon Powell; one sister, Gladys Whitehead; one brother, Lawrence Whitehead; three aunts; several nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law, Karen W. and Colette Brown; one son-in-law, Marvin Holliday; two sisters-in-law, and other relatives and close friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., Chicago Avenue Baptist Church, 2331 Broad Rock Blvd., where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time, Rev. Lawrence London (pastor) officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
BROWN
Roscoe L.
Brown Sr. of Durham, N.C., formerly of South Richmond, departed this life Tuesday, August 21, 2001. He is survived by his son, Roscoe Brown; three grandchildren, Joseph J. Brown, Sherry E.
Brown and Jason P.L. Brown; great-grandchild, Jamillea L. Brown; one niece, Geraldine B. Duke; daughter-in-law, Darnell P. Brown; other relatives and friends. Remains at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., where the family will receive friends Saturday, August 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time funeral services will begin. Dr. William Whitaker II officating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Relatives and friends attending services assemble at the funeral home Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
BURNETTE
Betty Fisher Burnette died on August 23, 2001. She was the daughter of the late, Roy H. and Clara J. Fisher of Blackstone. She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Burnette; two sons, Donald G. Jr. and his wife, Susan, and Gregory F. Burnette, all of Richmond; three grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda and Gray III Burnette. Also surviving is a brother, Charles M. Fisher and his wife, Maria of Blackstone. She was predeceased by a brother, E.L. Fisher of Portsmouth, his wife, Audrey survives. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 45 years, an avid supporter of Douglas Freeman High School sports and was presented a special award by its Boosters Club in 1975 in recognition for her contributions. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25 in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richmond Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
BUTLER
David Franklin Butler, 33, of Midlothian, died Wednesday, August 22, 2001. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Butler and is survived by his wife, Brandy Butler; two sons, Garrett Coleman Butler and Carson Steele Butler; two sisters, Tricia Montoney, Sherry Branham; his proud in-laws, Larry and Beth Dunn; a sister-in-law, Dallas Dunn; and a uncle, David Coleman. His family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 26. Interment in Sterling Memorial Park, Sterling, Va., at 1 p.m. Monday.
CAUTHORNE
Departed this life August 19, 2001, Mrs. Geneva L. Cauthorne of 9017 Midway Rd. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry R. Cauthorne. She is survived by one sister, Charlene A. Taylor; two nieces, Rosemary Dawson and Frieda C. Reese; one nephew, Leland S. Cauthorne; great-nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, Pauline C. Morton and Izetta Boyton; nephew-in-law, Donald R. Dawson; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., Quioccasin Baptist Church, 9011 Quioccasin Rd., where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time, Dr. Andrew Mosely (pastor) officiating. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Family and friends and organizations assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
COLE
Iven Martin Cole, CDR, USNR (ret.) and an American Airlines Captain, passed away suddenly at his residence, "Journey's End" in Powhatan August 21, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ellen Cole; his son, Michael Cole. He was the son of Shirley Stonnell Cole and the late Hugh T. Cole Jr. Also surviving are five brothers, Taylor, Rick, David, Billy and John Cole; two sisters, Suzanne Tompkins and Sandy Nelms; many nieces and nephews and friends from all over the country. Iven was a 1971 graduate of University of Virginia. He was a Navy veteran assigned as a P-3 "Orion" pilot in the Pacific. He was a member of Navy Reserve Squadron VP-68 and retired with twenty-one years of service. He was a Super 80 Captain with twenty-three years of service with American Airlines. Iven's love of family and the university is somewhat legendary. UVA has lost one of it's most avid fans as Iven traveled near and far to cheer on his beloved "Wahoos." His family has lost a husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be sorely missed. Iven was also a member of the American Legion, Fleet Reserve Assoc., VP-68 Alumni Assoc., Tailhook Assoc., Powhatan Moose Lodge #1840, Virginia Student Aid Foundation, Virginia Alumni Assoc., a life long member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and a member of the Vestry and served as Sr. Warden for one term. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parrish House, 2245 Huguenot Trail Rd., Powhatan. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, handling services.
COPELAND
Sheila W. Copeland (Shelly), 61, of Alexandria, Va., died on August 19, 2001. Beloved wife of Kenneth E. Copeland Sr. D.D.S.; loving mother of Deena Reilly and Jeffrey Weiss; sister of Gale Hueller; grandmother of Michael and Kevin Reilly. Formerly of Colonial Heights, Va., she was a retired furniture importer and designer. She will be loved and missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
DANIELS
Deacon Manuel (Youngie) Daniels Sr., 82, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Tuesday, August 21, 2001. He was preceded in death by his son, Samuel K. and his wife, Minnie Y. Daniels. He was a World War II United States Army veteran. He was retired from the Medical College of Virginia, Building and Grounds Department. He is survived by his children, Mrs. Audrey D. Shannon, Dr. M. LaVerne Daniels, Mrs. Ronie D. Herndon, Manuel Daniels Jr. and Raymond E. Daniels; daughters-in-law, Mrs. Felecia B. Daniels and Mrs. Denita P. Daniels; sons-in-law, Ralph J. Shannon and Melvin O. Herndon; his granddaughters, Rhonda Ashley and Renita; brother, Joseph F. Daniels; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sallie W. Daniels, Mrs. Eva C. Daniels, Mrs. Naomi J. Daniels and Jessie M. Young; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; a devoted cousin, Deacon Frank J. Daniels; a devoted caregiver, Ms. Cynthia D. Waddy; special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus (Diane) Prosser and Mrs. Martha T. Yellock. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home (new facility), Goochland, Va. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, at 3:30 p.m. at Second Union Baptist Church, 2843 Hadensville-Fife Rd. (Rt. 606), where remains will lie in state from 2 p.m. to hour of service, Rev. Donald L. Trent Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery.
GEE
Doris Steel Gee, a retiree of Philip Morris, suddenly entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2001. Cherishing her memory are her daughters, Robnette Tyler, Paulette Owen, Denise Ridley; son, Robert Gee Jr.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Jones; four brothers, Raymond Jr., Robert Sr., Charles and Daniel Steele; three sons-in-law, four sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Eulogistic services will be conducted on Friday at 1 p.m. at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 14 West Duval St., with Rev. John
Johnson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church at 12 p.m. Guest book available at www.legacy.com.
GRANTHAM
Doris Holland Grantham, 67, of Rinco, Ga., formerly of Richmond, Va. and Deltaville, Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 22, 2001. She was the widow of Richard V. Grantham Sr., Richard F. Ludwig and Elmer E. Fugett. She was preceded in death by her sister, Christine Hill. She is survived by her sons, Richard V. Jr. Grantham and his wife, Patricia, Gary W. Grantham and his wife, Monetta; sisters, Suella Gowan, Elizabeth Grisham and Mildred Buffaloe; brothers, Cordie Holland Jr., Daniel Holland and Harley Holland; grandson, Joseph Grantham. The family will receive friends 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), where funeral services will beheld at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment at Dale Memorial Park. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Goshen United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6227 Hwy. 21 S., Rincon, Ga. 31326.
HOLLEY
Tina Margaret Holley, 56, of Midlothian, died Wednesday, August 22, 2001 following a brief illness. Mrs. Holley is survived by her husband, Charles Holley; two daughters, Lynda Holley and Nicole Holley-Shero; two sons, Michael and Marc Holley; brothers, Richard and Michael Savasta; several aunts, uncles, and a niece and nephew. Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Holley was an English teacher at Midlothian High School. A memorial service will be conducted 6 p.m. Sunday at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Bon Air Library.
JOHNSON
James E.
Johnson of Young Street, Richmond, Va., departed this life Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. (new facility). Funeral notice later.
KYLES
Departed this life August 23, 2001, Mrs. Lottie Eva Kyles. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Notice of funeral later.
LALIBERTE
Karen Hadad Laliberte, 50, formerly of New Kent County, died August 14, 2001 in her home at Cape Cod, Mass., surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and "best friend." She loved to travel to warm places, especially Key West. Survived by her husband of 34 years, David Laliberte; two sons, Grant and Jon Laliberte, both of Sandwich, Mass.; and a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Joe Hamel of Hyannis, Mass.; a brother, Ronald Hadad of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Gayned Hadad and Virginia Friedman, also of Richmond, Va.; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2001, in Sandwich, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to the Dana Farber Institute, c/o Ovarian Cancer Research, 1309 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass. 02446.
MARTIN
Ola Murray Martin, a native of Beaverdam, Va., died August 21, 2001 at the Hermitage Methodist Home, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Martin, a former commercial education teacher in the Hanover County Public Schools, the Richmond Public Schools and the Charles County, Md. Public Schools, was a graduate of Mary Washington College. Born August 14, 1910, she was the widow of the late Dr. Thomas Carlyle Martin, who was the superintendent of the Charles County, Md. Schools, and the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Alexandria Eston Murray of Beaverdam. Mrs. Martin was the founder of the Future Business Leaders of America Chapter at Henry Clay High School in Ashland, Va. and a member of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, where she served as secretary of the Scotchtown Committee. Mrs. Martin was an active member of Beaverdam United Methodist Church. Surviving are Susan Weems-Leachman of Ashland, Va., John Williamson Talley of Atlanta, Ga., Beatrice Talley Weems Leachman Cope, Thomas Keith Leachman Jr., Alice McGehee Talley, Margaret Venable Talley Mepham, Elizabeth Taliaferro Talley Wagner, Virginia Walker Talley, Mary Elizabeth Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Adams of Sykesville, Md. and Elizabeth Blunt Staton. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Reid Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Hermitage Methodist Home, 1600 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227 or the Beaverdam United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 67, Beaverdam, Va. 23015.
MILLS
Mr. Edward E. Mills, retired letter carrier, departed this life August 19, 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Gwendolyn Taylor Mills; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene M. and Charles N. Jackson II; grandchildren, Renata Y. Jackson, Andrea C. Jackson and Charles N. Jackson III; great-grandchild, Edward Arthur Beale; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Estelle Lewis and Mrs. Anita Mills; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home where his family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Friday. After 11 a.m. Saturday, his remains will rest at First United Presbyterian Church, 3401 North Ave. where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Rev. Willie Woodson officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.
