U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Sandra Braswell Dillard
Sandra Braswell Dillard, 53, of Route 2, Austinville, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at Wythe County Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville. Interment will follow in the Independence Church cemetery in Carroll County.
She was born in Salisbury, N.C. and was co-owner of Poplar Camp Truck Service.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marion Braswell.
Survivors include her husband, Otis W. Dillard of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie D. and Zonnie Hill of Fancy Gap; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce A. and Tina H. Dillard of Austinville; her mother, Ora F. Braswell of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Betty Rudasile of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Mac Braswell of Charlotte, N.C.; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements.
Mabel Virginia Stoots Underwood
Mabel Virginia Stoots Underwood, 69, of Austinville, the Grayson Hill Community, died Saturday, June 14, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. G.L. East Jr. officiating. Interment followed in the Beasley cemetery in Austinville.
She was born in Wythe County, a daughter of the late William W. and Gladys Jones Stoots.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. "Jack" Underwood.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and Jimmy Holbrook of Glen Allen, Rebecca and Charles Umbarger of Ceres, and Carolyn Sue and Doyle Bell of Huntsville, Ala.; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Brenda Underwood of Vinton, Phillip and Deborah Underwood, and Michael and Teresa Underwood, all of Max Meadows; three sisters, Beatrice Peak of Tappahannock, Cecile Beasley of Austinville, and Linda Frye of Wytheville; one brother, Howard Stoots of Wytheville; special friends, Dean and Imogene Barker, Sue Nester, Frank Alley, and Marie Jonas; and 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.
Reese Funeral Homer in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements.
Bessie Mae Rice Anderson
Bessie Mae Rice Anderson, 68, of Speedwell, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Groseclose Chapel cemetery.
She was born in Covington, a daughter of the late Frank L. and Thelma Frances Thomas Rice. She was retired from the Brunswick Company.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lottie Umbarger; and a brother, Frank L. Rice Jr.
Survivors include two daughters, Gail Anderson of Speedwell, and Thelma Knutson of New Mexico; one son, Michael Roy Anderson of Speedwell; five grandchildren; one sister, Ethel Price of Rural Retreat; and three brothers, Ray Rice of Randleman, N.C., Lawrence Rice of Reidsville, N.C., and Willie Rice of Henderson, N.C.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home or at the residence at any time.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Randolph Burchette
Charles Randolph Burchette, 76, of Route 1, Ivanhoe, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 23, at 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. C.D. Underwood. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Ivanhoe.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mabe Burchette.
Survivors include four daughters, Sarah R. King of Kernersville, N.C., Helen S. Rose of Looneyville, W.Va., Charlene Gail Tickle of Chilhowie, and Shirley Burchette; five sons, George K. Mabe of Central Isilp, N.Y., William Joseph Burchette of Rural Retreat, Randolph C. Burchette of Floyd, Andy C. Burchette of Ivanhoe, and Charles R. Burchette Jr.; and 21 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 23, from noon until service time at the Grubb Funeral Home.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Preston Burris
Robert Preston Burris, 63, of Route 1, Rural Retreat, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Curtis King officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview United Methodist Church cemetery in Rural Retreat.
He was a retired cabinet maker and was a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge No. 226 A.F. & A.M.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Cornett Burris; a sister, Locky May Burris; and two grandchildren, Justin Wilson and Hope Wilson.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Jean Burris of the home; five daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Burris and Roger Allen Paxton of Covington, Shirley Jean Burris of Rural Retreat, Patricia Darlene and Pete Wilson of Wytheville, Sharon Yvonne and Gordon Kay of Millboro, and Sue Ellen and Philip Strickland of Duncan, S.C.; three sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Anthony and Sherry Lynn Burris, Jason Preston Burris, and Jonas Anthony Burris, both of the home; his father, Raymond G. Burris of Rural Retreat; two sisters, Mary Cedella Englar of Abingdon, Md., and Linda Carol Reardon of Rural Retreat; three brothers, Oscar Burris of Virginia Beach, Donald Burris, and Homer Burris, both of Rural Retreat; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
The family request that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Hospice of America.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.
Mabel Virginia Davis
Mabel Virginia "Jennie" Davis, 77, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crockett with the Rev. Larry Bolliger officiating.
Born in Crockett on Dec. 8, 1919, she had lived in Wichita Falls, Texas, for 15 years. She was a retired L.V.N. and a member of Westside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary B. Davis; three sisters, Lydia Hall, Flora Blessing, and Alene Davis.
Survivors include two sisters, Helen Carter of Salem, and Ruby Irene Huffman of Roanoke; two brothers, Walters Davis of Cleveland, Tenn., and Conard Davis of Bowie, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crockett.
Noah Abraham Roop
Noah Abraham Roop, 20, of Bastian, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 23, at 1 p.m. in the Riverview Church of God, Barren Springs. Interment will be in the Community cemetery at Green Valley Church in the Grapefield community.
He was preceded in death by his father Stanley Edward Roop Jr.
Survivors include his mother, Rena M. Walker of Bastian; his step-father, Gilbert F. Walker of Bastian; one step-sister, Tracy Walker Garcia of Bristol; and his grandmothers, Henrettia Roop and Glenna Ann Wyatt, both of Wyco, W.Va.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home.
The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Agnes V. Russell
Agnes V. Russell, 84, of Ivanhoe, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, in a Radford Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church in Ivanhoe. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Russell; and a daughter, Elizabeth Russell Sparks.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Akers and June Waller, both of Wytheville, the Piney community; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Marlene Russell of Rural Hall, N.C., and Harry and Edna Russell of Bristol; four sisters, Gaynell Stoots of Ivanhoe, Frances Baker of Wytheville, Madge Branscome of Wytheville, and Etta Rotenburg of Charleston, W.Va.; and 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Paul Jacob Walters
Paul Jacob Walters, 79, of Old Stage Road, Wytheville, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Grubb funeral Home conducted by Evangelist Gregory Dill. Interment will be in the West End cemetery.
He was a long time employee of Jafree Shirt Co. and was retired from Green Lawn Classics and was a member of Stage Road Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Winifred Kincer Walters; a son, Jerry Walters; and a grandson, Darrell Bailey.
Survivors include a son, George Walters of Wytheville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Clara and Coburn Williams of Wytheville, Sally and Richard Bailey of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Bettie and Herbie Patton of Wytheville; a sister, Agnes Burress of Wytheville; a daughter-in-law, Hope Walters of Wytheville; a sister-in-law, Frances Walters of Wytheville; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stage Road Chapel, Route 4, Wytheville, VA 24382.
The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Harrison McTeer Archer Jr.
Harrison McTeer "H.M." Archer Jr., 63, of Route 2, Max Meadows, the Ft. Chiswell community, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral services were Monday, June 23, at 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Vaughn Earl Hartsell officiating. Graveside services and interment were Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Archer Family cemetery with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating.
He was born in Wythe County, a son of the late Harrison M. Sr. and Ferba Turman Archer. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany.
He is survived by a daughter, Penny Jo Archer Houston of Salem; two sisters and brother-in-law, Pauline Nichols of Wytheville, and Opal and Paul Jackson of Route 2, Max Meadows; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John D. and Minnie Archer of Richmond, and James Kelly and Martha Archer of Wilmington, Del.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, VA 24312.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.
Jefferson Davis Ayers
Jefferson Davis "J.D" Ayers, 77, of Wytheville, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Dr. Barry Losey and Rev. Robert Countiss. Interment was in the West End cemetery.
He was the son of the late Jefferson Davis and Sallie McGraw Ayers. He was a life-long member of the Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Collins Ayers; and a sister, Frances Gillette.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Dean Ayers of Wytheville; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. "Bob" and Sue P. Ayers of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Robert E. Hutton of Lebanon, and Jane A. Lundy of Wytheville; a foster daughter, Betty Lanter of Hillsville; three stepchildren, Linda Young of Blacksburg, Dennis Dean of Dublin, and David Dean, stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Glenn Wright of Max Meadows; a brother and sister-in-law, Claude W. and Bernice Ayers of Largo, Fla.; three stepgrandchildren, Deana Pennington of Peterstown, W.Va., Dustin Dean of Salem, and Rowe Dean of Salem; a step-great-grandchild, Kelli Pennington of Peterstown, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church, Wytheville Baptist Church or to your favorite charity.
The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Frederick Button
Frederick Button, 84, of Wytheville, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, in the Birdmont Nursing Home.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie L. Button; and a son, William J. "Billy" Button.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Karen Button Harris of Savannah, Ga.; and two brothers, Edwin Button of Lilion, New York, and Bernard R. Button of San Antonio, Texas.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.
