U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Samuel Martin Burris
Samuel Martin Burris, 83, of Cove Hills Drive, Wytheville, died Monday, July 28, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 31, at 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Fred Jennings. Interment will be in the Monta Vista cemetery, Galax.
He was retired from Webb Furniture Company, Galax.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Cline Burris of Wytheville, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home.
The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth Noblett Fielder
Ruth Noblett Fielder, 92, of Route 1, Rural Retreat, the Cedar Springs community, died Sunday, July 27, 1997, in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins, the Rev. Dan Moore, and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sumet Elvin Fielder.
Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Mary Virginia and James Shupe of Rural Retreat, Shirley and Wayne Grubb of Crockett, and Frances and Willard Hackler of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, E. Bruce and Frances Fielder of Rural Retreat; a brother and sisters-in-law, Silas and Ina Noblett of Galax, and Rose Noblett of Fries; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.
June Rickey Linkous
June Rickey Linkous, 77, of Richmond, formerly of Wytheville, died Sunday, July 27, 1997, in Richmond.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Randy Morris. Interment will be in the West End cemetery.
She was a resident of the Masonic Home of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil T. Linkous.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne Linkous of Quinton, Dennis Linkous of Nags Head, N.C., and Edmond Linkous of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Emily Michaelis of Wytheville; one brother, Julian "Shug" Rickey of Max Meadows; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia or charity of their choice.
The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Jason Howard Riggins
Jason Howard Riggins, 17, of Route 1, Austinville, died Saturday, July 26, 1997, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at 1 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Vernon E. Landreth and Jackie Goines officiating. Interment followed in the Bethany cemetery.
He was a student at Fort Chiswell High School.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Lynn Parks.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, Randall and Tammy Riggins of Route 1, Austinville; one sister, Ashley Nicole Riggins of the home; one step-sister, Elisha Rose Mabry of the home; two half-brothers, Cody Riggins and Quitan Riggins, both of the home; his paternal grandparents, Harry and Alma Riggins of Austinville; and several aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements.
Alma Louise Snodgrass
Alma Louise Snodgrass, 81, of West North Street, Wytheville, died Sunday, July 27, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, 1997, at 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Fogus officiating. Committal services and entombment were held Tuesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at the Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, W.Va.
She was born in Darbyville, a daughter of the late John and Laura White Jeffries, and was a member of the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by her husband, Rouser G. Snodgrass of the home; one daughter, Ann Lisa Lewis of Douglasville, Ga.; three sons, Harold G. Snodgrass of Buena Vista, Stephen P. Snodgrass of Painesville, Ohio, and John P. Snodgrass of West Farmington, Ohio; a sister, Mary Smith of Florida; a brother, Jack Jeffries of Galax; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Family Resource Center in Wytheville.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.
David Lee Batchelor
David Lee Batchelor, 51, of Route 3, Max Meadows, the Graham's Forge community, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, in the Johns-Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Gunter and the Rev. Bill Edmonds officiating.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hillsville, a supervisor and buyer for Pulaski Furniture Company and an avid outdoorsman. His hobby was growing roses. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Manuel Batchelor of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Melinda Batchelor of Route 3, Max Meadows, and Michael and Stacy Batchelor of Wytheville; one grandson, Justin Matthew Batchelor; his parents, Paul and Evelyn Batchelor of Hillsville; one sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Curtis Easter of Lexington, S.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Trina Batchelor of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four nieces, seven nephews, one great-niece, and one great-nephew.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, 167 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Mozelle Boysaw
Evelyn Mozelle Boysaw, 69, of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, at Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ohio.
A service will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Faith Holiness Church of God in Christ, Griggs Road, Jefferson, Ohio, with Bishop Oree Keyes Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Ridgeview cemetery.
She was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Speedwell, a daughter of Walter and Euna Lee Howard Jenkins and had been an Asthabula, Ohio, resident since 1948. Prior to her retirement in 1984, she was employed by LCP now known as ASHTA Chemicals. She was a member of the Apostolic Faith Holiness Church of God in Christ in Jefferson, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel A. Kelley, Edna A. Jenkins and Emma Jenkins; five brothers, Walter P. Jenkins, James Ernest Jenkins, Jessie C. Jenkins, John Jenkins and Charles Jenkins; and her parents.
Survivors include two sons, Charles T. Boysaw of Lima, Ohio, and Larry Boysaw of Ashtabula, Ohio; one daughter, Barbara Foster of Ashtabula, Ohio; two grandchildren, Lawrence D. Boysaw and Monique Renee Foster; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Foster and Sydney Coleman; one brother, Walker F. Jenkins of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother-in-law, Percy Jenkins of Ashtabula, Ohio; and numerous other relatives.
The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ducro Funeral Home in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Ducro Funeral Home in Ashtabula, Ohio is in charge of the arrangements.
Lamer R. Cox
Lamer R. Cox, 95, of Route 1, Bland, formerly of Lerona and Pipestem, W.Va., died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, at the Princeton Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, W.Va., with the Rev. Lee McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in the Reid cemetery in Spanishburg, W.Va.
Born Feb. 21, 1903, at Dunns, W.Va., he was a son of the late William Irvin "Budge" and Dorcas Ellison Cox. He was educated in and spent the majority of his life in Mercer County, W.Va. He was a member of the Bastian Union Church, Bastian. He was a retired employee of the maintenance department at Concord College in Athens, W.Va., and was a retired farmer. He had made his home for the past 16 years with his daughter-in-law, Shirley Cox.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther P. Moye Cox; a son, Charles David Cox; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one son and two daughters-in-law, Leslie Earl and Charlotte Cox of Stafford, and Shirley Cox of Bland; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kathy and Bob Snyder of King, N.C.; two sisters, Pansy Meador of Beeville, Texas, and Twila Meadows of Sophia, W.Va.; and one brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Clara Cox of Millwood, W.Va.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Bland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 10, Bastian, VA 243214.
Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton, W.Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Junior Dickens
Robert Junior Dickens, 68, of Wytheville, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, in a Roanoke hospital.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in the St. Luke Lutheran Church cemetery.
He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Dickens of Dublin.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.
Samuel L. Hager
Samuel L. Hager, 79, of Max Meadows, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in the Pulaski Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Max Meadows United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Lindamood officiating. Interment will be in the Hager Family cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time.
He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Cardwell Hager. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and Korea.
He is survived by three brothers, Charles B. Hager of Pulaski, Thomas A. Hager of Max Meadows and William C. Hager of Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Nellie Pike McGrady
Nellie Pike McGrady, 82, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at the Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.
She was born in Wythe County to the late George and Cordelia Pearman Pike.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor McGrady Jr.; and a son, Kenneth Allen McGrady.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Conner of Martinsville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Ethel Spruill of Chesapeake; and two brothers, Frank Pike of Hiwassee and Earl Pike of Norfolk.
Moody Funeral Home in Stuart was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Franklin Mulkey
Robert Franklin Mulkey, 72, of Speedwell, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Speedwell United Methodist Church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Dunford Mulkey of Speedwell; six daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Watkins of Wytheville, Sally and Dan Ward of Speedwell, Mary and Frank Richards of Speedwell, Peggy and Rickey Etter of Wytheville, Kathy and Jerry Catron of Speedwell, and Jo-Ann and Wendall Clark of Wytheville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Davina Mulkey of Cripple Creek, Danny and Angie Mulkey of West Virginia, and Frankie and Barbie Mulkey of Speedwell; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Hurley Jones of Wytheville; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two aunts, Catherine Jackson of Speedwell, and Louise Bell of Radford; and special friends, Dan and Ron Newberry, Reatie and Ralph Arnold, all of Speedwell.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
