U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Charles Martin Hicks
Charles Martin Hicks, 77, of Brownstown, Mich., died Sunday, July 21, 2002, at the Oakwood South Shore Medical Center in Trenton, Mich.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock, Mich., with the Rev. Lloyd Locklear of Woodheaven Free Will Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at Huron Valley cemetery, Flat Rock, Mich.
He was born May 25, 1925, in West Virginia, a son of the late Kenneth S. Sr. and Bessie May Gillenwater Hicks, formerly of Rural Retreat, Va. He was a retired maintenance welder for McLouth Steel with 32 years of service. He was a member of Woodhaven Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Hicks; and two sisters, Willie White and Heneritta Hicks.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Christine Blessing Hicks of Flat Rock, Mich.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles M. and Suzanne Hicks of Trenton, Mich., and Don and Rebecca Hicks of Woodhaven, Mich.; two daughters, Zoie C. Kern of Topeka, Kan., and Marty C. Mohamed of Trenton, Mich.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Blanch Hicks, and Kenneth S. Jr. and Loretta Hicks, all of Salem, Va.; a sister, Bess H. Summers of Flat Rock, Mich.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, Mich., was in charge of the arrangements.
Joan Louise Stohr Gonda
Joan Louise Stohr Gonda, 68, of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, July 7, 2002.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday July 10, at noon at St. Maryšs Catholic Church in Wytheville, Va.
She was the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis Yottes Stohr.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew William Gonda Jr.
Survivors include one daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Gonda of Wytheville, Va.; two sons and daughter-in-law Cdr. Philip Andrew and Aimee-Christine Gonda of Memphis, Tenn., and William Gonda of Asheville, N.C.; sister, Carolyn Wood of Scottsdale Ariz.; and two grandchildren, James Andrew Gonda of Memphis Tenn., and Stephen Philip Gonda of Memphis, Tenn.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon (service time) at St. Maryšs Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Elsinda Albert Hicks
Elsinda "Susie" Albert Hicks, 79, of Austinville, Va., died Saturday, July 6, 2002, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8, at 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel, Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Jerry Long officiating. Interment will be held Tuesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. in the Bethany cemetery.
She was born in Leigh, Neb., a daughter of the later Ray Graham Albert and Emma Wachal Albert.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Joseph "Pat" Hicks.
Survivors include a special friend and caregiver, Doris "Junior" Eversole of Austinville, Va.; two cousins, William Cisler of Nebraska, and Edward Linn of Colorado; and a special attorney friend, Archie Campbell of Wytheville, Va.
Friends may call at the Reese Funeral Home Monday, July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
James Thomas Arnold
James Thomas Arnold, 63, of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.
A private funeral service will be held later.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Arnold.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Arnold of Wytheville, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ray Berry of Ridgewood, Mo.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Tim Arnold of Bluffton, Ind., and Tommy and Chrissy Arnold of Austinville, Va.; his mother, Rose Arnold of Rural Retreat, Va.; five sisters, June Dunford of Rural Retreat, Va., Mary Garcia and Blanch Perry, both of Bluffton, Ind., Nancy Dunford and Rose Arnold of Rural Retreat, Va.; three brothers, Curtis Arnold and John Arnold, both of Wytheville, Va., and Paul Arnold of Rural Retreat, Va.; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, two stepsons and four stepdaughters.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., or at the residence at any time.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Edgar Albert Blair Sr.
Edgar Albert "Eddie" Blair Sr., 49, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, in the Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church in Ivanhoe, Va., with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Bill Meredith officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Church cemetery.
He was born in Pulaski, Va., a son of the late Joseph Monroe and Audrey Bowers Blair.
He is survived by one son, Edgar Albert Blair II of Ivanhoe, Va.; two daughters, Sonda Ann Blair of Ivanhoe, Va., and Audrey Brownie Blair of Wytheville, Va.; two grandchildren, Haley and Hunter; one brother, Donald Lee Blair of Galax, Va.; a special aunt, Hattie Spraker of Ivanhoe, Va.; and a special friend, Patsy Clemons of Wytheville, Va.
The family will receive friends Monday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church or at the residence of his aunt, Hattie Spraker, at any time.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Rufus Compton
Rufus Compton, 90, of Max Meadows, Va., died Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Full Gospel Bible Mission. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Va.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Lee Compton of Max Meadows, Va.; two sons, Thomas J. Compton of Alpeena, Mich., and Rufus J. Compton of Ossneke, Mich.; one brother, Troy Compton of Orange, Va.; a special friend, Trish Fleming; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Jason Paul Altman
Jason Paul Altman, 26, of Max Meadows, Va., died Thursday, July 25, 2002.
Funeral service will be held Sunday July 28, at 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ted Anders.
He was preceded in death by a niece, Emily Altman.
Survivors include his parents, David Jr. and Melody Sprinkle Altman of Max Meadows, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Candy and Raymond Marchand of Monroe, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, David Aaron III and Tanzie Altman of Dahlonega, Ga.; nephews, Christopher Altman of Catawba County, N.C., and Alexander Marchand of Monroe, N.C.; and several cousins.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grubb Funeral Home.
The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Patrick Haymond Casey
Patrick Haymond Casey, 49, of Max Meadows, Va., died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, at 8 p.m. at the Wytheville First Church of God with the Rev. Mike Mowery officiating.
He was employed at Pulaski Community Hospital in the anesthesiology department and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Haymond Casey.
Survivors include his wife, Cheri Casey of Wytheville, Va.; a daughter, Brittany Casey of Wytheville, Va.; his mother, Betty Casey of Nutter Fort, W.Va.; a brother, Ronald Jarvis of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. (service time) at the Wytheville First Church of God.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wytheville First Church of God, 1135 Cove Road, P.O. Box 874, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Stella Francis Dunford
Stella Francis Dunford, 88, of Max Meadows, Va., died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in the Asbury Center at Birdmont, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Rocky Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Gunton Park cemetery.
She was born in Wythe County, Va., the daughter of the late Richard Spencer and Rosie Pinion Isom. She was a member of the Gunton Park Church of God of Prophecy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Herman Dunford; a son, Harry O'Dell Dunford; and a grandson, Donald Dunford.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Frances Nadine Dean of Max Meadows, Va., Audrey and Dale Semones of Richmond, Va., and Ruby and Harry Dunford of Pulaski, Va.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Otis Woodrow and Cleo Dunford of Greensboro, N.C., Elmer James and June Dunford, and Donald Herman and Nancy Dunford, all of Rural Retreat, Va., and Larry and Janet Dunford of Max Meadows, Va.; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
James Grandstaff
James "Frank" Grandstaff, 66, of Rural Retreat, Va., died Friday, July 26, 2002, at his home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial will follow in the Resurrection Gardens in Atkins, Va. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Marion V.F.W. Post 4667.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Totten Grandstaff of Rural Retreat, Va.; five daughters, Missy Sullins, Sharon Grandstaff, Julie Grandstaff, Ashton Grandstaff, all of Rural Retreat, Va., and Dawn Miller of Chilhowie, Va.; one son, Matt Grandstaff of Rural Retreat, Va.; his mother, Annie M. Grandstaff of Edinburg, Va.; two sisters, Barbara Bowman of Edinburg, Va. and Frances Walker of Stanardsville, Va.; three brothers, Robert Grandstaff of Basye, Va., William Grandstaff and Kenneth Grandstaff, both of Edinburg, Va.; seven grandchildren, Anita Sullins, Amanda Sullins, Savannah Miller, Gracie Billings, Jordan Huffman, Devin Huffman, and Channing Miller; his mother-in-law, Virginia W. Totten of Atkins, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Pete Totten of Manassas, Va., and the Rev. Mark Totten of Marion, Va.; and two sisters-in-law, Annette Adkins of Wise, Va., and Saundra Landes of Manassas, Va.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service in Marion, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Kathryn Reynolds Thompson
Kathryn Reynolds Thompson, 78, of Wytheville, Va., died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the St. Johns' Lutheran Church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, William Curtis Thompson of Wytheville, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Phil Ball of Clemmons, N.C.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Curtis McArthur Thompson of Minerva, Ohio, and David and Cindy Thompson of Wytheville, Va.; two sisters, Rachel Cline of Wytheville, Va., and Dottie Reichenbach of Manheim, Pa.; two brothers, Eldridge Reynolds of Austinville, Va., and Billy Reynolds of Max Meadows, Va.; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
The family will receive friends Friday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
William Lee Garland
William Lee "Billy" Garland, 12, of Wytheville, Va. died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, from the results of an accident.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with Pastor Robert Huddler officiating. Interment will be in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Va.
He was a student at Scott Memorial Elementary School.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Davis Yonce and Herbert Garland.
Survivors include his parents, Estle Garland and Jackie Jones, and Darlene Yonce Garland and Larry Davis, all of Wytheville, Va.; three sisters, Amanda Garland of Logan, W.Va., Tiffany Hoback and April Davis, both of Wytheville, Va.; three brothers, Dustin Garland of Wytheville, Va., Estle Duane Garland Jr. of Logan, W.Va., and Chris Davis of Wytheville, Va.; grandparents, Sarah Yonce and Oneda Garland, both of Wytheville, Va.; a niece, Holly Hoback; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
