U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Neta Ogle Smith
Neta Ogle Smith, 70, of Wytheville, Va., died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Dan Lehman and the Rev. Doug Stuart officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Va.
She was born in Wythe County, Va., a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Belisa Catron Ogle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester D. Smith; and five sisters.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Belisa "Tootles" and Dennis Dunford of Max Meadows, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas David and Anita Smith of Max Meadows, Va.; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Esther and Homer Bower of Ava, Ill., Madaline Catron and Louise Reedy, both of Wytheville, Va.; a brother, Thomas W. Ogle of Flint, Mich.; one grandson, Dennis Duane Dunford of Max Meadows, Va.; one step-granddaughter and her spouse, Jennifer and Jonathan Davidson; and three great-stepgrandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home or at the residence of her daughter, Belisa "Tootles" Dunford, at any time.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Giovanna "Joan" Bretti
Giovanna "Joan" Bretti, 96, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, March 1, 2002, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W.Va.
A mass of Christian burial was held Monday, March 4, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield, W.Va., with the Very Reverent Patsy J. Iaquinta, V.R. as celebrant. Entombment followed at the Woodlawn Memorial Mausoleum in Bluewell, W.Va.
She was born Jan. 2, 1906, in Filadelphia, Italy, a daughter of the late Vincenzio and Mary Bretti Fraone. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield, W.Va., where she was a member of the St. Anne's Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Bretti; three brothers, John Fraone, Joseph Fraone and Vincent Fraone; and one sister, Catherine Fraone.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Bretti Miller of Bluefield, W.Va., and Barbara Bretti Porter of Wytheville, Va.; one brother, Dominic Fraone of Italy; one sister, Angela Bretti of Italy; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and several nephews.
Email of cards or condolences to the family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com.
Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield, W.Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Larry Wayne Johnson
Larry Wayne Johnson, 53, of Garner, N.C., died Friday, March 1, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Garner, N.C. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kim Chong Pae Johnson.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Anne Johnson Williams of Garner, N.C.; two sisters, Jeanette Phillips and Linda Johnson, both of Baltimore, Mass.; three brothers, Mark Johnson and Jerry Johnson, both of Baltimore, Mass., and Denny Johnson of Michigan; and one grandson, Khaliq Nathaniel Williams.
Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner, N.C. is in charge of the arrangements.
Cecil Lewis Martin
Cecil Lewis "C.L." Martin, 74, of Galax, Va., died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax. Va., with Dr. Thomas J. Whartenby officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, March 4, at 10 a.m. at Felts Memorial cemetery.
He was born Dec. 25, 1927, in the Patterson community of Wythe County, Va. He worked along with his parents in establishing Martin's Flowers and Greenhouses as a premiere industry in Galax, Va. During his horticulture career, he held memberships in the Society of American Florists, the Ohio State Growers Association, and the Tri-State Flower Growers Association in which he held the office of president.
He was preceded in death his wife, Lucille "Lucy" Hash Martin; and his parents, Orba Chester "O.C." Martin and Norma Alverta McGrady Martin.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Louise Martin of Woodbridge, Va.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Millie and Bud Feuer, and Lois and Ed Hastings, all of Roanoke, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Pat Martin of Galax, Va.; five grandchildren, Jessica McClanahan, Amanda Martin, Jason Martin, Nicolette Martin, and Emiley Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Warren G. "Billy" Martin
Warren G. "Billy" Martin, 78, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Independence, Va.
A memorial service was held Sunday, March 3, at 8 p.m. conducted by IVA Lodge No. 173, I.O.O.F. Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel, Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Ed Richardson officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Ivanhoe, Va.
He was born in West Virginia, a son of the late Tom and Hanna Porter Martin. He was a member of the Ivanhoe Pentecostal Holiness Church and a lifetime member of the Ivanhoe Fire Department. He was a member of the IVA Lodge No. 173, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was retired from Polymer Corp. and Wythe County Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudine King Martin; two sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Johnny and Joyce Martin of Austinville, Va., Terry and Kathy Martin, Tom and Connie Martin, all of Wytheville, Va., and Mike Martin of Ivanhoe, Va.; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one step grandchild and one great-stepgrandchild.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Lola Frances Nelson
Lola Frances Nelson, 79, of Route 2, Narrows, Va., died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Va., with the Rev. Larry Ramey and the Rev. Roger Lafferty officiating. Interment will follow in Dotson Clark cemetery on Wolf Creek (State Route 61).
She was a member of the Round Bottom United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Nelson of Kegley Manor in Bastian, Va.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Pat Nelson of Rocky Gap, Va., Gary and Dorothy Nelson of Rocky Gap, Va., and Mike and Terry Nelson of Bluefield, Va.; a daughter, Shirley Mullins of Bluefield, Va.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; and a special little friend, Tyler Wilbur of Rocky Gap, Va.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home.
Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Mable Lee Tolbert Davidson
Mable Lee Tolbert Davidson, 70, of Crockett, Va., died Friday, March 8, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va., with the Rev. Scotty Maxfield and the Rev. Sam Boysaw officiating. Interment followed in Elizabeth cemetery in Saltville, Va.
She was born in Smyth County, Va., to the late David and Stella Tolbert and was pastor of the Lick Mountain Church in Wytheville, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Davidson Sr.; a daughter, JoAnna Davidson; two sisters, Katherine Brooks and Shelby Jean Tolbert; and four grandchildren, Peggy Shelton, Tommy Shelton, Faith Cregger and Hope Cregger.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Wyndom and Justine Davidson, Mike and Patty Davidson, Claude E. Davidson Jr., Jackie and Venita Davidson and Timothy and Jennifer Davidson, all of Crockett, Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Velma and Rex Shelton of Crockett, Va., Teresa and Boyd Rouse of Marion, Va., Tammy and Rick Poston of Marion, Va., Jennifer and William Cregger of Crockett, Va., and Courtney and J.W. Harrell of Grahams Forge section of Wythe County, Va.; sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Harris, Francis and Major Boardwine and JoAnne Taylor, all of Saltville, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Mary Tolbert of Saltville, Va., Jack and MaryAnn Tolbert of Mechanicsville, Va., and Dean Tolbert of Saltville, Va.; 30 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Maxine Ruth Pickett Ingo
Maxine Ruth Pickett Ingo, 78, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Sunday, March 10, 2002, in the Twin County Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Home with Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
She was born in Carroll County, Va., a daughter of the late Michael Leftridge Pickett and Blanche Gertrude Monahan Pickett. She was a member of Forrest United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Glen I. Ingo; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Glenn "Barry" Ingo of Blythe, Calif., and the Rev. Mike and Glenda Ingo of Max Meadows, Va.; three grandchildren, Joshua Ingo, Jeremy Ingo and Hannah Ingo; one sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Foster Lawson of Ivanhoe, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home or at the residence at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials donations 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.
Maurice Luther Dutton
Maurice Luther Dutton, 89, of Rural Retreat, Va., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel, Rural Retreat, Va., with the Rev. Jim Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View cemetery, Rural Retreat, Va.
He was born in Smyth County, Va. He was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Halford Dutton; and his parents, James Wiley and Stella Clark Dutton.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty D. Rogers of Bracy, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wiley C. and Susan L. Dutton, and David C. and Jeanette Dutton, all of Rural Retreat, Va.; two brothers, H.C. Dutton of Greensboro, N.C., and Ralph Dutton of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Flora Black Dutton of Cox's Chapel, Va.; five grandchildren, Sherry Kirby, James Ray Dutton, Notra Michelle Richmond, Michael Dutton and Joy Edmonds; five great-grandchildren, Kayla Edmonds, Emily Edmonds, Hannah Marie Richmond, Felicia M. Dutton and James Ryan Dutton; two great-stepgrandchildren, Michael Edmonds and Zachary Bowers; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Hurst Frye
Doris Hurst Frye, 46, of Wytheville, Va., died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Bob Billingsley officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Carson E. Frye of Wytheville, Va.; a daughter, Lynsey J. Frye of Wytheville, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Kerry O. and Heather Frye of Max Meadows, Va.; a granddaughter, Taylor Grace Frye of Max Meadows, Va.; parents, Eugene S. and Virginia B. Hurst of Wytheville, Va.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Ronnie Wolhfert of Bedford, Va., Dorothy and Ray Bratton of Dublin, Va., and Ila and David Haulsee of Rural Retreat, Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert E. and Dee Hurst of Cana, Va.; her mother-in-law, Ida M. Frye of Wytheville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph Nathanael Gordon
Joseph Nathanael Gordon, infant son of Nathan Gordon and Yvonne Kirby of Wytheville, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Tony Holley and the Rev. Mike Mowery officiating. Interment was in the St. Luke Lutheran Church cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joe Kirby.
Survivors include his parents, Nathan Gordon and Yvonne Kirby of Wytheville, Va.; his maternal grandmother, Mandy Kirby, of Wytheville, Va.; paternal grandparents, Danny and Becky Gordon, Jackie and Johnny Brewer, all of Wytheville, Va.; maternal great-grandmothers, Blanche Isom of Wytheville, Va., and Wilma Kirby Hart of Pulaski, Va.; paternal great-grandparents, Helen and Basil Gordon, Don and Rosie Mitchell, all of Wytheville, Va., and Mary Etta Sloper of Manassas, Va.; paternal aunt, Amanda Gordon of Wytheville, Va.; maternal aunts and uncles, Joey and Lisa Kirby, Lee Brewer, Jody and Lora Brewer, all of Wytheville, Va.; and several cousins and other relatives.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
