U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
David Pope Coley
David Pope Coley, 66, of Sanders Mines Road, Max Meadows, Va., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at his residence.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Reese Funeral Home Chapel in Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery. American Legion No. 9 will conduct graveside military rites.
He was born in Wythe County, Va. He was retired from Regal Textile and served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Lillie Dunford Coley; a daughter, Teresa Ann Coley; two grandchildren, Brandon Coley and Mike Alderman; three sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Sue Coley; one daughter and son-in-law, Sonia and Aaron Russell of Wytheville, Va.; three sons and daughters-in-law, James Henry and Kathy Coley of Wytheville, Va., Christopher Lee Coley of Wytheville, Va., and Chad Everett and Susana Coley of Max Meadows, Va.; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Sallie Coleman of Max Meadows, Va., Ruth Holiday of Alexandria, Va., Sue and Adrian Perez of Rock Mart, Ga., Annabell and Joe Arnold of Fries, Va., Arlee White of Hillsville, Va., and Mildred Saville of Blacksburg, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Faye Coley, and Jesse and Laura Coley, all of Wytheville, Va.; a special friend, Terry White of Max Meadows, Va.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home or any time at the residence.
Those who prefer may make memorial contributions to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, VA 24312.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Elsie Umberger Moyers
Elsie Umberger Moyers, 99, of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Asbury Place at Wytheville, Va.
Funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with Pastor Steven Ridenhour officiating. Interment will be in the Lebanon Lutheran Church cemetery.
She was born in Wythe County, Va. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and the Wythe County Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Craig Moyers; her parents, Cloyd T. and Annie Minerva Walters Umberger; two sisters, Edna Musser and Atha Umberger; and a brother, Harmon David Umberger.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Dorothy M. Hogge of Powhatan, Va., and Hope M. Shropshire and Donald W. Warden of Wytheville, Va.; three grandsons, Randolph Craig Hogge, Steven Scott Shropshire and Mark Stewart Shropshire; three stepgrandchildren, George Shropshire III, Lynn Shropshire McBride and Nancy Hubbard; three great-stepgrandchildren; one brother, Raymond Umberger of Wytheville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial contributions to the Lebanon Lutheran cemetery or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Nannie Alverta Windle Quesenberry
Nannie Alverta Windle Quesenberry, 89, of Draper, Va., died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. Graveside services were held Sunday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery, Wythe County, Va.
She was born Dec. 31, 1913, in Pulaski County, Va. She was a member of the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Smith Quesenberry Sr.; her parents, William and Bessie Windle; two grandsons, Wayne Akers and Mike Akers; and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Hughes.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Charlie Akers of Pulaski, Va., Ruby and Earl Hughes of Max Meadows, Va., Juanita and Virgil Hughes of Johnson City, Tenn., Janet and James Copenhaver of Collinsville, Va., and Gale and Perry Kipps of Christiansburg, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Patty Quesenberry of Draper, Va., and Jimmy and Bonnie Quesenberry of Draper, Va.; one sister, Ruby Tickle of Draper, Va.; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Stacy Bernice Key Waller
Stacy Bernice Key Waller, 87, of Pinnacle, N.C., died Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A memorial service will be held Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the Friends Union Friends Meeting. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at Friends Union Friends Meeting with Pastor Frank Huffman, Pastor Carl Whittaker, Pastor Lem Sprinkle and the Rev. Bobby Shinault officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Jan. 30, 1916, in Ararat (Surry County), N.C., to Jasper David and Cora Vance Collins Key. She was a member of Friends Union Friends Meeting, was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was an avid flower gardener.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Grady Waller; an infant son, W.G. Waller Jr.; a son-in-law, James R. Quesenberry; three brothers, Davis Key, Laurance Key and Clarence Key; and two sisters, Mildred Key Bryant and Mary Ruth Key Fulk.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law; Sheryl Waller and James A. "Pete" Shore of Siloam, N.C., and Joy Waller Quesenberry of Pinnacle, N.C.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Farrar and Mike Shinault of Millers Creek, N.C., Alecia and Troy Haynes of Rockingham, N.C., Lisa and Darrell Burchette of Tobaccoville, N.C., Patricia and Todd Thornton of New Berlin, Wis., and James A. Shore Jr. of Durham, N.C. and his fiancée Kellie Ann Hazelwood of Rocky Mount, N.C.; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Vance Haynes, Hannah Marie Burchette, Nicolas Thornton and Hugh Thornton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Jean and Harry Whitaker of Randleman, N.C., and Hettie L. and Weldon Campbell of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul D. and Myrtle Key of Ararat, N.C.; one aunt, Ruth Collins Denny of Morristown, Tenn.; 41 nieces and nephews and many cousins.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, from 8 to 9 p.m., at the Friends Union Friends Meeting.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors' choice.
Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain, N.C., is in charge of the arrangements.
Harvey Newton Pauley
Harvey Newton Pauley, 88, of Bland, Va., died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the Morning Star cemetery, Bland, Va., with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating.
He was born April 1, 1915, in Bland, Va., a son of the late Harve and Julia Hancock Pauley.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia Rasnake Pauley; one son and daughter-in-law, Harvey Edward and Connie Pauley of Bland, Va.; one sister, Helen Blankenship of Bland, Va.; three grandchildren, Carla Mustard, Julie and Chris Pauley, all of Bland, Va.; and three great-grandchildren, Brittni Mustard, Hannah Pauley and Anna Pauley, all of Bland, Va.
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Edgar E. Dillow
Edgar E. "Skip" Dillow, 81, of Bland, Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel in Bland, Va., with the Rev. Joel Thornton and the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment will be in the Temple Hill cemetery, Bland, Va.
He was born in Bland County, Va. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church where he served as superintendent for more than 40 years. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunitions Plant Security with 33 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post No. 20. He was active in community activities, such as Festival of Leaves, Bland County Fair Association, Bland High School baseball and organized T-ball. He was an employee of Highland Funeral Service since 1985.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Mary Hanshew Dillow; and two brothers, William Dillow and Harold Dillow.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Penley Dillow of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mickey Lowe of Dublin, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Wayne and Linda Dillow of Bland, Va.; two grandchildren and a spouse, Kristie and Jeff Brown of Bland, Va., and Jeremy Dillow of Colonial Heights, Va.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret Tibbs, and Betty and Robert Penley, all of Bland, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel in Bland, Va., or at the residence at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to Bland T-Ball, c/o Becky Holbrook, P.O. Box 564, Bland, VA 24315.
Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel in Bland, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Charlie Stuart Jackson
Charlie Stuart Jackson, 81, of Austinville, Va., died Wednesday, March 12, 2003.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel, Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Mike Waller officiating. Interment will be in the Bethany cemetery, Austinville, Va.
He was born in Wythe County, Va. He was a charter member of Beulah United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and on various committees and was active in the community. He was a retired mine foreman with the New Jersey Zinc Company with 43 years service and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raper and Minnie Shipwash Jackson; a son-in-law, Dennis Quesenberry; and three brothers, Henry Jackson, Glen Jackson and Lee Jackson.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mildred Lowe Jackson; one daughter, Betty Jackson Quesenberry of Austinville, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Jackson of Austinville, Va.; one granddaughter and spouse, Denise Quesenberry and Dexter Cain of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one great-granddaughter, Leah Grace Cain; two great-stepgrandsons, Cory Cain and Brandon Cain; one sister-in-law, Margaret Davidson Jackson of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home or at the residence at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ira Marlowe McKinney
Ira Marlowe "Mac" McKinney, 75, of Marion, Va., died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va., with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at West cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.
He was the son of the late Fred and Nanna Safewright McKinney. He was a retired master sergeant from the U.S. Army having served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was the recipient of many medals of valor, including four Purple Hearts, three Presidential Citations, Bronze Star and Silver Star. He was an Army recruiter in Richlands, Va., from 1960 to 1965 and graduated from Wytheville Community College in 1974. He was a member of Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He retired from the Army in 1971 and became a farmer in Smyth County, Va.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred McKinney and Millard McKinney; and five sisters, Velma Sexton, Elsie Haggar, Ella Roberts, Mary Miller and Rosa McKinney.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Thompson McKinney; one daughter, Debbie McKinney of Marion, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Major Johnny and Faye McKinney of Iowa City, Iowa; four sisters, Iris Rich of Galax, Va., Stella Cox of Rural Retreat, Va., Naomi King and Mozelle Eversole, both of Wytheville, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dickie and Genny McKinney of Nokesville, Va., and Jean and Glenna McKinney of Powell, Wyo.; three stepgrandchildren, Ronnie Ray, Lisa Gilliam and Sandy Roy; special friends, Clement Osborne and C.D. Stickley; and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. (service time) at Bradley's Funeral Home.
Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia E. Sheffey Hoback
Virginia E. Sheffey Hoback, 92, of Wytheville, Va., died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, in the Edgemont Center, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with Pastor James L. Armentrout officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Lutheran cemetery.
She was born in Wythe County, Va., on Aug. 17, 1910, a daughter of the late James Price and Maggie Williams Sheffey. She was a member of the United Lutheran Church and former member of the Cripple Creek White Toppers Senior Citizens. She was retired from Jafree Shirt Factory in Wytheville, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett "Chick" Hoback; two sisters, Lois Sheffey and Norfa S. McAllister; two brothers, Harry Sheffey and Hiley Sheffey; a son, James "Sonny" Hoback; a daughter, Glenda H. Crigger; a grandson, James S. Hoback II; a granddaughter, Renea Jonas Englar; and son-in-law, Warner Williams Sr.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jewell H. Williams of Wytheville, Va., Frances "Jackie" and James Vaughan of Springfield, Ohio, and Hilda and Floyd "Tommy" Jonas of Wytheville, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and "Kitty" Hoback of Fairborn, Ohio, and Robert and Alena Hoback of Wytheville, Va.; 10 grandchildren, Karen W. Spraker, Warner W. Williams Jr., Cheryl W. Lyons, Mark A. Williams, Janice L. Vaughan, Beth H. Blanzy, Jennifer H. Overholser, Michael S. Jonas, Kelly G. Hoback and James G. Hoback; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Judy Hoback Miller of Singer Island, Fla.; a son-in-law, Jack C. Crigger of Roanoke, Va.; three sisters and brother-in-law, Letha S. Richardson of Max Meadows, Va., Thelma S. Cutshaw of Loris, S.C., Ann S. Richardson, and Doris S. and Elbert Collins, all of Wytheville, Va.; and two sisters-in-law, Emma Grace Hoback of Wytheville, Va., and Ovella H. Boone of Salem, Va.
The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 31, from noon to 2 p.m. (service time) at the Barnett Funeral Home or at the residence of the children at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bethany Lutheran cemetery Endowment Fund or to the United Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Mandaleen Smith Wills
Elizabeth Mandaleen Smith Wills, 66, of Wytheville, Va., died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va. Interment to be in the Bethany Lutheran cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman "Coon" and Rosa Hoback Smith; and one brother, Rudolph Smith.
Survivors include husband, Charles "Mickey" Wills of Bastian, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Damon O. "Danny" Jr. and Debbie Rosenbaum of Cripple Creek, Va., and Timothy and Cynthia Rosenbaum of Wytheville, Va.; one sister and brother-in-law, Sissy and Bob Dickerson of Max Meadows, Va.; three grandchildren, Danielle Rosenbaum of Norfolk, Va., Jacob Rosenbaum of Cripple Creek, Va., and Kevin Gillman of Fayetteville, N.C.; and three great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Grubb Funeral Home.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth Bently Spraker
Ruth Bently Spraker, 92, of the Huddle community in Wythe County, Va., died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Ginny Tompkins officiating. Interment will be in the Davis cemetery.
She was a member of the Huddle United Methodist Church and was the last surviving member of her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Maiden Spraker; and her parents, Cloyd M. and Emma Hudson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Yulanda Spraker of the Huddle Community in Wythe County, Va.; two grandsons, J.W. Spraker and Bryan Spraker; and several nieces and nephews.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
