U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Isophene Elizabeth Hinshaw
Isophene "Peggy" Elizabeth Hinshaw, 60, of Speedwell, Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Stuart officiating. Interment will follow in the Speedwell United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. The family will have a private viewing from 6 to 7 p.m.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Scott Clay Jones
Scott Clay Jones, 33, of Max Meadows, Va., died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, at his home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel in Pulaski, Va., with the Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Dublin cemetery.
He was born May 16, 1969, in Radford, Va. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Jones of Max Meadows, Va.; two daughters, Lauran Kay and Kearsten Hallie, both of Max Meadows, Va.; one son, Joshua Clay of Christiansburg, Va.; his mother, Connie Parks Day of Pulaski, Va.; his father, Paul Douglas Manuel of Pulaski, Va.; two sisters, Lori Hale of Dublin, Va., and Natasha Porath of Pulaski, Va.; grandparents, Henry and Helen Parks of Pulaski, Va., and Helen F. Manuel of Ivanhoe, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski, Va.
Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
William Elmo Wolfe
William Elmo "Moe" Wolfe, 68, of Blountville, Tenn., died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment will be at the Dean cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie Edward Sr. and Melvia Scott Wolfe; and two brothers, Gordon Wolfe and Winston "Pee Wee" Wolfe.
Survivors include one son, Michael Darrell Wolfe of Pulaski, Va.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Robyn Barnes-Cobb of Blountville, Tenn., and Kay and Leslie Worrell of Draper, Va.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert "Bobby" and Joyce Wolfe of Pennsylvania, Louie E. "Big Boy" Jr. and Bonnie Wolfe of Max Meadows, Va.; eight grandchildren, Felecia, Amanda, Brandy, Pamela Janette, Leslie Jr., Michael, Makayla and Matthew; three great-grandchildren, Alex, Drew and Sierra; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Sargent Hall
Louise Sargent Hall, 81, of Bluefield, W.Va., formerly of Bland, Va., died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, in the Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W.Va.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 29, at 3 p.m. at the Bastian Union Church with the Rev. Lee McIntosh officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, Va.
She was born Aug. 12, 1921, in Russell County, Va. She was a member of the Bastian Union Church and was retired from Tultex Inc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Franklin Hall; a son, Andrew Carter Hall; her parents, William Walter Sargent and Ida Pearl Plaster Sargent; five brothers, Buddy Sargent, Jack Sargent, Andrew Sargent, Stuart Sargent and Tom Sargent; and two sisters, Mary Hunt and Annie Smith.
Survivors included two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Fay Lambert of Bland, Va., and Rheta and Jerry Smith of Bluefield, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Betty Hall of Rocky Gap, Va.; one sister, Helen Slate of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, William "Bill" Sargent of Bluefield, W.Va., and Henry Sargent of Nashville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Teresa, Sheri, Robert, Don, Charles, Melissa, Alice, Timmy and Rhonda; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Ryan, Michael, Michelle, Tori, Josh and Allie; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel, Bland, Va., or at the residence of the children at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to the Bland County Rescue Squad or the Bastian Union Church.
Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel in Bland, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Shockley Humphrey
Mary Shockley Humphrey of Ft. Chiswell Road, Max Meadows, Va., died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002.
Arrangements are pending.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles E. Aker Jr.
Charles E. Aker Jr., 78, of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Barney Bandy and the Rev. Dennis Sheppard officiating. Interment will be in the West End cemetery, Wytheville, Va. American Legion Post No. 9 will present the flag.
He was born June 9, 1924, in Wythe County, Va. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a military policeman, medic and surgical technician. He was employed by Campbell Finley, then later was employed at Robby's Army Navy Store, Wytheville, Va., where he retired after 30 years of employment. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 9.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Aker Sr. and Mattie Evelyn Poston Aker.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Seagle Aker; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Aker and Jack Bandy of Vallscreek, W.Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Kenneth "Kenny" and April Aker, and Robert and Melissa Aker, all of Wytheville, Va.; three sisters, Frances Riggs and Mary Ward, both of Ashland, Ky., and Betty Wright of Wytheville, Va.; a brother, George W. Aker of Wytheville, Va.; three grandsons, Billy Joe Chandler, Codey Aker and Devin Aker; two granddaughters, Cassidy Aker and Jayda Aker; and one great-grandson, Billy Joe Chandler Jr.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. (service time) at the Barnett Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be given to the family or the American Cancer Society.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Etta Fran Walke Copeland
Etta Fran Walke Copeland, 60, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Bakers Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Glenard Quesenberry, the Rev. John Jenkins and the Rev. James Moran officiating. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Ivanhoe, Va.
She was a member of Bakers Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Mac Walke; a brother, Stevie Mann Walke; and a nephew, Derick Timothy Bralley.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Copeland; a daughter and son-in-law, Deana and William Hill of Ivanhoe, Va.; two grandchildren, Brittany Hill and Justin Hill; her mother, Hazel Walke; five brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Dot Walke, Alvie and Bonnie Walke, all of Ivanhoe, Va., Charlie and Sue Walke of Wytheville, Va., Richard and Betty Walke of Austinville, Va., and Danny "Butch" and Susie Walke of Wytheville, Va.; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Fred Cook of Austinville, Va., Ellen and Freddie Hodge of Ivanhoe, Va., Cheryle and Dennis Allison of Wytheville, Va., Sandra and Larry Phillips of Boone, N.C., and Diane and Tim Bralley of Max Meadows, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va., or any time at the residence.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Roy Crockett "J.R." Davis Jr.
Roy Crockett "J.R." Davis Jr., 74, of Beaufort, S.C., formerly of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. View United Methodist Church, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Kevin Fiorini officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
He was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Wytheville, Va. He was a carpenter and a member of the Mt. View United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Crockett Davis Sr. and Nellie Pierce Bell Davis; a son, Frank Davis; and grandson, Stacy Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Almeda Wall Davis; two daughters, Shelvey Jean Shupe and Victoria Davis, both of Wytheville, Va.; three sons, Kenny Davis of Wytheville, Va., SMSGT. Jesse J. Davis of San Antonio, Texas, and George C. Davis of Beulaville, N.C.; a sister, Betty Jean Hickson of Salem, Va.; six brothers, Elmo Davis, Earl Davis, Roger Davis, Randy Davis, Curtis Davis and Bill Davis, all of Wytheville, Va.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 26, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (service time) at the Mt. View United Methodist Church in Wytheville, Va.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Wayne "Cotton" Dunford
Ronnie Wayne "Cotton" Dunford, 39, of Rural Retreat, Va., died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel, Rural Retreat, Va., with the Rev. Roger Crigger officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View cemetery, Rural Retreat, Va.
He was born in Wythe County, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elizabeth Louise Isom Dunford.
Survivors include three sons, Adam Wayne Dunford, Steven Lee Dunford and Christopher Alan Dunford, all of Rural Retreat, Va.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Anita and Don Widner, and Wanda D. Sheets, all of Rural Retreat, Va.; and one brother and sister-in-law, Larry W. and Alma Dunford of Rural Retreat, Va.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. (service time) at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residences of his brother or sisters at any time.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Bralley Frye
Elizabeth Bralley Frye, 61, of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Lewis officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
She was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Wythe County, Va. She attended Trinity Baptist Church in Roanoke, Va., and was a former employee of Jug's.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Alvie and Mattie Waller Bralley; two sisters, Frances Bralley Stuart and Lorene Ross; and one brother, Marion Bralley.
Survivors include her husband, Cloyd McKinley Frye; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Kathy Frye of Vinton, Va., and Darren and Tina Frye of Rural Route, Wytheville, Va.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Angela and Tommy Taylor of Rural Route, Wytheville, Va., and Jessica L. Frye of the home; four grandchildren, Chasity Frye, Jennifer Frye, Kayla Lephew and Franklin Dominick Frye; three great-grandchildren, Kaye Allen Tuck, Hailee Frye and Tyler Wheeler; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Mourice and Mary Bralley of Wytheville, Va., Charlie and Betty Bralley of Maryland, and Thomas and Joyce Bralley of Wytheville, Va.; a half brother, Reginald Waller of Wytheville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Judith Gayle Dixon Hoback
Judith Gayle Dixon Hoback, 52, of Bluff City, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., with the Rev. Ted Campbell officiating. A private interment service will be held in Glenwood cemetery.
She was born in Wytheville, Va., and had lived in the Bristol, Tenn., area for 30 years. She was a graduate of George Wythe High School, attended Draughn's Junior College, and was an employee of Universal Fibers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Hoback.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Michelle Hoback, and Chad and Robin Hoback, all of Bristol, Tenn.; her parents, Sherman R. and Ola C. Dixon of Wytheville, Va.; a sister, Nancy Spraker of Max Meadows, Va.; brothers, Charles B. Dixon of Grove City, Ohio, and Larry R. Dixon of Hilco, Nev.; two grandchildren, Laiken Hoback and Hunter Hoback, both of Bristol, Tenn.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vickie and Richard Fisher of Bristol, Tenn.; a niece, Vanessa Burke of Bristol, Tenn.; and two nephews, Rick Fisher and Tim Fisher, both of Bristol, Tenn.
The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. (service time) at the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson Street, Bristol, VA 24201.
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of the arrangements.
