U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Alice M. Lake
Alice M. Lake, 95, passed peacefully from this life on January 22, 2014. A native Vermonter, Alice was born in St. Albans, Vt., on March 20, 1918. She lived her youth and adult years in Sunderland, Vt., prior to moving to Port Charlotte, Fla., in retirement. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, John Lake, and her sister, Jean Parker, both of whom passed away in 2003.
Alice was a spritely woman and loving mother and wife who was a harness-racing fan, and loved riding motorcycles with her husband.
She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Rogers with husband Clarence “Skip” of Fair Haven, Vt., and Linda Irwin of Hartfield; her grandchildren, Karen St. Lawrence and husband Shawn, William Farley, Patrick Farley, and Brian Rogers and wife Jennifer; and six great-grandchildren.
The family extends gratitude to the aides of Bay Aging, hospice nurses, and to the staff and caregivers at Riverside Convalescent Center who so lovingly cared for her.
A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Christ Church (Episcopal) Parish on Saturday, February 1, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church, P.O. Box 476, Saluda, VA 23149; or Bay Aging, P.O. Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175.
Andrew E. Mahoney
Andrew Edward Mahoney, 94, of Hartfield, died Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae Mahoney; his parents, Andrew and Eva Mahoney; brothers, Harvey, Billy and Robert Mahoney; and sisters, Margaret Snow and Ann Mahoney.
He is survived by his sons, Leonard and Phyllis and Stephen and Regina Mahoney; his daughter, Linda and Chip Barnhouse; his sister, Gladys McDonald; his brother, Don and Paula Mahoney; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and special friend, Carole McPherson.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 13, at the Church of the Visitation, Topping. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday August 12, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Church of the Visitation Building Fund, P.O. Box 38, Topping, VA 23169, or a charity of your choice.
Ann L.C. Burch
Ann Lavonne Cox Burch, 55, of Jamaica departed this world on Sunday, September 28, 2008.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, L. Melvin Burch; four children, Denise Burch Trousdale and husband Shane, stationed in Japan, L. Russell Burch and wife Cynthia of King William, Spencer C. Burch of Jamaica, and Tyler A. Burch of Jamaica; a sister, Theresa Cox Hearn and husband Herman of Hiwassee; and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Burch overcame many hurdles in her life. Her quiet strength and determination was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Saluda. Interment will be in Forest Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery, Warner. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, October 2, at the funeral home.
Ann Moody Gabbert
Ann Moody Gabbert, 84, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 after a short illness. She had been a resident of Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda since January, 2014
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Francis Gabbert; her parents, George H. and Blannie C. Moody; and two brothers, T. Clark Moody (Shirley) and James N. Moody.
She is survived by one brother, John S. Moody (Kay); one sister-in-law, Shirley Ann Moody; and several nieces and nephews.
Ann graduated from Longwood College with a degree in education and was a teacher in the Henrico County school system. After marriage, Ann and Neil lived in several states, but finally settled in Remlik in their retirement. Ann was a member of Urbanna Baptist Church, where she served as church librarian for several years. She enjoyed her cross-stitch and jigsaw puzzles and especially looked forward to her annual couples trip to Nags Head, N.C., with close friends.
A memorial service will be held at Urbanna Baptist Church on Monday, August 3, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Urbanna Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Urbanna, VA 23175.
B. Vaughan Noble
Burns Vaughan Noble, 88, of Richmond, died June 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Vaughan Noble; father, Charles Irving Noble; two brothers; five sisters; and one grandchild, Drue McIver Noble.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Wallace Kehoe Noble; two sons, J. Conway Kehoe Jr. (Mary Liz), and B. Vaughan (Van) Noble Jr.; his grandchildren, John C. Kehoe III (Robyn), Mary Kehoe Nesheim (Eric), Christine Kehoe Taylor, B. Vaughan (Van) Noble III (Shannon), and Holly Trulove Noble; and great-grandchild, Lillian (Lilly) Trulove Noble.
Vaughan was born October 25, 1925 in Amelia County. He graduated from Amelia High School in 1943, and then earned a degree in accounting at Virginia Tech in 1949.
After working at Liberty Mutual for nine years, he founded and developed the B. Vaughan Noble Insurance Agency Inc. in 1958. Vaughan became one of the top Independent Insurance Agents in the state of Virginia. He was president of Mutual Insurance Agents Association of Virginia. The National PIAA recognized him as an outstanding agent in 1971, and honored him in 1999 with a Life Membership in the association in recognition of his work in the industry. Participation in many civic associations, including significant assistance with fundraising on various boards of the churches of which he was a member, led him to serve on the Corporate Board for the Virginia United Methodist Homes as well as an appointment to the Building Committee for the Hermitage at Cedarfield.
Vaughan enjoyed collecting antiques and sported a “Country Store” in his basement of acquired items: a superior collection which was donated to the Middlesex County Museum near his river home. It was at the river home that he fully developed the “country boy” that he was by raising a full garden every year that he could share with others. Crabbing in the river and hunting deer in the fall were among the loves of his life as a naturalist. Always welcoming guests and cooking splendid meals for those lucky enough to be family and friends, he encouraged the joy of life. His greatest love, Ruth, was at his side virtually from the time they met. A devoted family man, he offered support in every way and set a strong example for all who crossed his path.
A memorial service will be held at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, 2300 Cedarfield Pkwy., Richmond, VA 23233 on Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 6800 South Genito Rd. in Amelia County.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Richmond (https://www.alz.org) or the Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society (https://www.middlesexmuseum.com).
Barbara V. Shores
Barbara Ann Verlander Shores, 65, of Urbanna died Friday, September 5, 2008.
She was employed at NASA Langley before taking a secretarial position at Christchurch School. She then joined her husband and sons in the family businesses.
She was an active member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and Susanna Wesley Circle.
Mrs. Shores is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry S. Shores; two sons, Larry S. Shores Jr. and his wife Jill, and Lance S. Shores and his wife Wendy; 4 grandchildren, Stone, Taylor Grace, Lauren Leigh and Meghan, all of Urbanna; and three sisters, Linda V. Glenn of Ashland, and Betty Jean Burch and Gail V. Akers of Water View.
Memorial services were held Sunday in Urbanna United Methodist Church with a reception following the service at the church. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christmas Friends Inc., P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, VA 23175.
Arrangements are by Bris-tow-Faulkner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Saluda.
Benjamin C. Garrett III
Benjamin Camm Garrett III of Richmond passed away on July 22, 2015. Ben was born on Sunday, August 4, 1935 in King William to Benjamin Camm Garrett Jr. and Ella Thomas Robins Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Ann Marye Garrett Toler; and granddaughter, Julia Blair Garrett Moore.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Buckner Garrett; a son, James Edward Garrett and his wife Jean; grandchildren, Taylor Camm Garrett and his wife Danielle, Sara Elizabeth Goodson Garrett, and John Garrett Toler; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Patrick Moore Jr. and Liam Peyton Moore.
After high school, Ben attended the University of Richmond and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Ben’s contributions to his fellow man were too numerous to count. His passion was to serve his community, his state and his country. He mentored many young people and maintained lifelong friendships with them. Ben served the State of Virginia as a bank examiner for the State Corporation Commission early in his career, eventually getting into private sector banking, becoming president of the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Savings & Loan. After a successful banking career, Ben went to work for the State of Virginia again as an Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Department of Aging.
He was a longtime member of Abingdon Episcopal Church, Abingdon Ruritan Club, Achilles Lodge No. 28l AF & AM, Tidewater Shrine Club, and the Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 75. Ben had been appointed by two different Governors to cabinet positions on the State Beach Commission and served on the boards of both Riverside Hospital and Sanders Nursing Home; and, was a trustee of both the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indian tribes of King William County. Ben was a member, past P=president and Paul Harris Fellowship recipient of the Gloucester County Rotary Club, and was a member and Past Commodore of the Ware River Yacht Club.
A memorial service will be held at noon Monday, August 3, at Ware River Yacht Club, Ware Neck, followed by a casual lunch. The Rev. Sven van Baars will preside.
Contributions in his memory should be sent to the Ann G. Toler Memorial Fund, c/o the Richmond Community Foundation, 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23225.
Betty Ann Pinchefsky
Betty Ann Cohen Pinchefsky, 82, of Locust Hill passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Locust Hill. She was born March 13, 1933 in Richmond to Jesse and Esther Cohen.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert Pinchefsky, whom she married
on June 15, 1952. Also surviving are her sister, Lois (Richard) Bloom; her two daughters, Marci Rochkind of Orlando, Florida, and Janis Terpenny (Wally) of Ames, Iowa; her son, Steven Pinchefsky of Arlington; grandchildren, Esther (Jay) Elder, Jesse (Brandi) Rochkind, and Jonathan Terpenny; great-grandsons, Nate and Eli Elder, and Billy Cole.
Betty Ann’s father and mother and one grandson, Jason Terpenny, preceded her in death. Betty Ann was a longtime resident of Richmond, and for the last 30-plus years lived in Deltaville and Locust Hill where she enjoyed being close to the water, small-town life, community friendships, and the library in Deltaville where she volunteered for over 20 years. She loved to read, and enjoyed card games and shopping. She also loved her cats, flowers and feeding birds.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 15 C.F. Edwards Lane, Saluda, VA 23149. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Betty M. Fary
Betty MacDonald Fary of Locust Hill, born October 25, 1928, in Hopkinsville, Mich., died Monday, February 2, 2015.
Betty married
the love of her life, George E. Fary, who predeceased her in 1987. She moved to Locust Hill after WWII in 1946 and spent many years working with George as an owner of The Last Chance in Locust Hill. The remainder of her working life was spent as a prominent fixture at Tall Chief Market in Syringa where she developed many lasting friendships.
Betty is survived by her children, Dennis E. Fary (Darlene), Cheryl F. Hunt, Kim F. Smith (Don), and Georgie L. Fary (Stuart); 6 grandchildren, Nikki Lawson (Chris), Emily Driggers (Daniel), Wesley Hunley (Michelle), Lance Martin (Holly), Courtney Millen and Jaelene Fary; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Carl MacDonald; and 2 sisters, Ella MacDonell and Sue Maloney. She is also survived by her very special friend, Peggy Charnick.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6, in Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MCVRS, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, VA 23043; or Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560.
Brenda G. Benson
Brenda G. Benson, 75, of Deltaville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, N.C., following a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Brenda was born April 1, 1939 in Norfolk to the late Marvin Otis Green and Dorothy Wright Green Meers. Her ancestor, Abner Wood, fought in the Revolutionary War and Brenda was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
She graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1957 and obtained a BS in education from Longwood College in 1971 after the birth of her three children. For 25 years she lovingly and passionately taught elementary school in Roanoke City, Montgomery County and Chesterfield County.
After retirement, Brenda began her life of adventure, sailing her sailboat “Rosie” on the Chesapeake Bay and Intracoastal Waterway with numerous trips to Florida and the Bahamas. When she wasn’t sailing, you could find Brenda enjoying the beaches of Kill Devil Hills, traveling, reading, gardening, crabbing, or spending time on the Cow Pasture River with her best friend of 50 years, Martha Rule. Brenda dearly loved her yellow labs, Cuervo, Carolina and, most recently, Herman.
She inspired us by living life to the fullest and allowing the breeze to take her on wonderful adventures—on and off the water. She was beautiful, kind and engaging, even to people she just met. This was especially evident to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers during her illness.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Russell H. Meers, stepmother Blanche Green, and her very special friend, Captain George Cochran.
She is survived by her three children, Bill (Doris) Benson of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., Stephanie Benson (Bill) Cornett of Charlotte, N.C., and Suzy Benson (Steve) McCormack of Broken Arrow, Okla.; brothers, George (Jenny) Meers of Lutz, Fla., and Russell Meers of San Francisco, Calif; sister, Rhae “Missy” (Ladd) Asper of Gainesville, Ga.; cousins, Nancy Overton of Norfolk, and Tommy Overton of Reston; and special friends, Martha Rule, Betty Anne Ebert, Roxanne Taylor and many more too numerous to name but you know who you are and she loved you very much. Brenda “Maw Maw” was adored by her eight grandchildren, Lyndie, Billy, Art and Allie Benson; Bryant, William and James Cornett; and Stephanie Schnabel.
A memorial service was held at Clarksbury United Methodist Church in Hardyville on June 16. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to the Deltaville Maritime Museum, P.O. Box 466, Deltaville, VA 23043.
Brenda M.K. Gray
Brenda M. Keyser Gray, 50, of Topping departed this life Friday, January 6, 2012 at her residence.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14, at Grafton Baptist Church, Hartfield. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at J.K. Redmond Funeral Home, Shacklefords, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Capt. Archie H. “Zeke” Soucek, USN Ret.
Archie H. “Zeke” Soucek, 98, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, in his home in Franklin, Va., with his family by his side. He was born December 30, 1913, on a family farm settled following the Cherokee Strip Land Run in Oklahoma in 1893.
While attending the U.S. Naval Academy, Zeke performed as an outstanding athlete, selected to the All-Eastern football and All-American lacrosse teams his junior and senior years. He received the coveted Thompson Trophy Cup, the school’s highest award for athletic leadership recognition. A Battalion Commander, he was graduated with honors as an Ensign, USN, in 1937.
Zeke served as an officer on surface warships before and during WWII in the Atlantic Theater, to include participation in the Casablanca invasion. Later assigned to duty in the Pacific Theater, he took part in the liberation of Corregidor and the Okinawa invasion. By the end of the war he was serving as Gunnery Officer on the “USS New Jersey” during the occupation of Japan.
After the war, Zeke held several positions in the Navy involving R&D for its missile programs. He resigned from active duty in 1959, holding the rank of Captain. After a few years as an R&D scientist for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, he became Senior Engineer with the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University at Laurel, Md., retiring in 1979.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; his sister, Prosperine Thisted; his brothers, Charles, Victor, and John; and his grandson, Jason Carpenter.
Zeke is survived by his son, Archie Hanson Soucek of Saluda and his wife Claudia Eloise Hall, and their children, Andrew Hanson and Claudia Marchant “Marcie”; his son, Howie Nester Soucek of Franklin and his wife Linda Lee Pitts, and their children, Allen Howard and Mathias Carpenter; and his great-granddaughter, Zhanna Victoria.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Zeke’s life will take place Saturday, January 14, at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 N. High Street, Franklin. The inurnment will take place with full military honors in late April at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium at Annapolis, Md.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to demonstrate a remembrance may make a contribution to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church or to the Franklin Southampton Area United Way in Franklin, or to Jacob’s Ladder, Jason Soucek Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 555, Urbanna, VA 23175.
