U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Ryan David Helbert
Ryan David Helbert, 3, of Richlands, died Feb. 23, 2006 in a Richlands hospital.
Born in Richlands, he was the son of Stefanie Nicole Helbert and Jarred Rutrough of Richlands.
He loved being around family and friends and loved to play ball and watch cartoons.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David Helbert, and maternal great grandparents, Alden and Audria Cook.
Additional survivors: sister, Alexis Paige Helbert of the home; special aunt, Kayla Renae Helbert of Richlands; maternal grandmother, Alfreda Louise Helbert of Richlands; paternal grandmother, Delores Honaker and husband, Scott, of Raven; maternal great grandfather, Lawrence Raymond Helbert of Richlands; maternal great grandmother, Anna Ruth Helbert of Richlands; and maternal great great grandmother, Pinkie Killen of Richlands.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Mickey Hale officiating.
Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Gladys Bea Hess
Gladys Bea Hess, 79, of Oakwood, died Feb. 23, 2006 in a Bristol, TN, hospital.
Born Feb. 12, 1927 in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Harve and Stella Cook Ratliff.
A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was formerly the co-owner and operator of S & R Cleaners.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Fay Crow and Ola Gay Lester, and one brother, H.C. Ratliff.
Survivors: son, Harless Wayne Hess and wife, Norma Jean, of Marvin; sisters, Shirley Sykes and Geneva Constantine, both of Florida, Janette Addison of Marvin, Katie Anderson of Dry Fork; brothers, Earl Ratliff and Claude Ratliff, both of Mt. Heron; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Troy Street and Rev. Ancil Childress officiating.
Interment followed in the Ratliff cemetery on Young’s Branch.
Edna Ann Clifton Horn
Edna Ann Clifton Horn, 85, of Maxwell, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 21, 2006 at a Richlands hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Vicie Vandyke Clifton.
She had made her home in Buchanan County where she operated a small country store while raising her family before moving to Tazewell County in 1976. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was a member of the Cedar Bluff Community Church at Claypool Hill.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sandra Kay Horn; one grandson, Jonathan Eric Horn; one brother, Walter Clifton; and five sisters, Cassie Irene Horn, Stella Addison, Callie Keen, Donna McClure and Lucinda Horn.
Survivors: husband of 64 years, Henry Edward Horn; sons, Paul Horn and wife, Shirley, of Pounding Mill, James Horn and wife, Ruth, of Grundy, Bill Horn and wife, Sandra, of Cedar Bluff; daughters, Dewanda Horn of Maxwell, Lorraine Duty and husband, Charles, of Grundy, Darlene Bowling and husband, Ray, of Richlands; brothers, Bruce Clifton and wife, Betty, of Bear, DE, Ellis Clifton and wife, Edna, of North Tazewell; sisters, Mae Price and husband, Bill, of Wilmington, NC, Hettie Krazeswski and husband, Hank, of Bear, Mona Biddle of New Castle, DE, Myrtle McGhee of Pounding Mill; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Additional survivors: her loving caregiver, Wilma Settle of Pounding Mill; special sister-in-law, Virgie Matney of Doran; special friends, Curt and Margie Smith of Richlands, Roger Childress of North Tazewell, Kerry and Mary Collins of Maxwell; and a host of family and friends.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Pastors Richard Smith and Walter Rowe officiating.
Interment followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill.
The family has asked if you wish, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Cedar Bluff Community Church Building Fund, PO Box 196, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609.
Nancy Carol Meadows Jaques
Nancy Carol Meadows Jaques, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2006.
She was born in Richlands and lived in Springfield, OH for 55 years. She attended the Methodist Church in Richlands and was a 1951 graduate of Richlands High School. She was drum majorette in the RHS band.
She served as a secretary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She was a minister of the Home of Prayer Church and attended the Christ Chapel of Springfield. She also was a mentor in Alcoholics Anonymous. Her passion for life was her relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, a deep love for her family and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with those within her community.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Virginia Meadows.
Survivors: husband of 38 years, Leroy S. Jaques; daughters, Kimberly Lee Shaffer and Suzanne Lough of Springfield, OH; stepchildren, Joe and David Jaques and Faye Marsh of Springfield; grandchildren, Joshua and Shawn Dewell and Zachery and Kaitlyn Lough; two great grandchildren; sisters, Billie Jean Tichenor and Diane Webster and their families of California.
The funeral was conducted Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Jackson Lytle Williams Funeral Home in Springfield, with the Rev. Gregory Browning officiating.
Burial followed in Terre Haute cemetery.
Helen Hess Jones
Helen Hess Jones, 80, of King, went to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 25, 2006 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born Aug. 4, 1925 in Russell County, to the late Luther Frazier and the late Bertha Ray Hess.
She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church where she accepted the Lord as her Savior many years ago. She was formerly employed at Warren’s Drug Store in Rural Hall. She loved quilting, canning and doll collecting. Her quilts had won several ribbons at community events. Though her earthly rewards were few "Our Mom" raised nine children and was the glue that held the home together. She will be missed everyday.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Jones, Sr.; one son, Paul J. "Jack" Jones, Jr.; one grandson, Robert Jones; and several sisters and brothers.
Survivors: children, Wanda Jones of the home, Bobby (Eunice) Jones, Jerry Jones, Larry (Joyce) Jones, Janice (Howard) Jones Hamm, all of King, Ronnie Lee (Connie) Jones of Rural Hall, Ricky Jones of Walkertown and Carol Hayes of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Keith Jones, Tyna Dodson, David Hayes, Lisa and Paula, Amy Mabe, Ben, Tommy, Jessica, John, Suzy and Ronnie Jr., Jones, Dusty and Carla Hamm, Ashley Jones and Staci Jones; 18 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and sisters, Olaf Taylor and Peggy Bailey of Akron, OH, Lou Horton of Raven, and Juanita Meade of Richlands.
Rev. R. Zeno Groce and Rev. Tim Gammons conducted funeral services Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Woodland Baptist Church.
Burial followed at Rural Hall Memorial Park in Rural Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church Building Fund, 3665 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Rural Hall was in charge of arrangements.
Donnie Lee Lowe
Donnie Lee Lowe, 55, of the Baptist Valley section of Cedar Bluff, died Feb. 21, 2006 at a Tazewell hospital following a sudden illness.
Born in Richlands, he was the son of the late Raymond and Geneva Ball Lowe, both Tazewell County natives.
He had made his home in the Baptist Valley area all of his life and was a retired miner for Island Creek Coal Corporation V.P. #6 and Consolidated Coal Corporation V.P. #8. He was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1969 and former President and Field Rep of District #28 of UMWA. He had just retired from six years of service as the Western District representative for the Board of Supervisors of Tazewell County.
He was a member of UMWA Local #2232 Oakwood, Casey Shortt VFW Post #9640 Richlands, Vietnam Veterans of America Blue-Gray Chapter #628 of Princeton, WV, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran having been decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Bronze Star.
Survivors: wife, Alma Alsbrook Lowe; daughter, Donita Presnell and husband, Jeff, of Johnson City, TN; sons, Travis Lowe and wife, Jessi, of Roper, NC, Chad Lowe of the home; sister, Phyllis Dotson of Bristol, VA; brothers, Jerry Lowe and wife, Sharon, and Gary Lowe and wife, Jennifer, all of Cedar Bluff; and grandchildren, Bree Presnell and Graci Lowe.
Graveside services were conducted Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill with the Rev. Preston Mathena officiating.
Interment followed. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 conducted military graveside rites.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the School for Life, Youth on a Mission, 213 Lyons Avenue, Tazewell, VA 24651.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of the arrangements.
Walter Carlos Musick
Walter Carlos Musick, 75, of the New Garden Road section of Honaker, died Feb. 27, 2006 at his home.
Born Dec. 4, 1930 in Russell County, he was a son of the late Marvin and Hazel Hart Musick.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was a United States Army veteran, having served in the 8th Engineer Division during the Korean War. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Island Creek #1 and a member of UMWA Local 1509.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant son, and one sister, Fern Buckland.
Survivors: wife, Doris Cook Musick; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Stephen Raines of Girard, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Walter Douglas "Clyde" and Drema Musick of Honaker; and grandchildren, David Raines of St.Louis, MO, and Ronald Musick and Kim Musick, both of Honaker.
The funeral will be conducted Mar. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Stephen Musick, Bro. Mason Raines, and Rev. Jeff Kinder officiating.
Interment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens at Lebanon.
Jerry Richardson
Jerry Richardson, 54, of Wytheville, formerly of Swords Creek, died Feb. 26, 2006 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born May 29, 1951 in Richlands, he was the son of Delora Sisk Richardson of Swords Creek and the late Dailey Edward Richardson.
He was owner and operator of Wildcat Coal, R & R Coal, J & A Mining, Freda Coal and P & R Coal.
Additional survivors: wife, Patty Deel Richardson; son, Jerry Allen Richardson of Cedar Bluff; daughters, Freda Austin and husband, Scott, of Sitka, KY, and Renee' Fields and husband, Jack, of Cedar Bluff; brothers, Ed Richardson of Swords Creek, Fred Richardson and wife, Wanda, of Rosedale, Rev. Jim Richardson and wife, Shirley, of Swords Creek, Tom Richardson and wife, Pam, of Honaker; sisters, Mrs. James (Lillian) Miller, Mrs. Leonard (Zeola) Hubbard, and Mrs. Danny (Ellen) Dye, all of Swords Creek, Linda Richardson of Richlands, Mrs. Cecil (Margaret) Dye of Rosedale; grandchildren, Destini Stiltner, Jacquelyn Fields, Brittany Fields, Shania Fields, Samantha Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Katelyn Richardson; and step grandchildren, Josh and Kimberly Austin.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 1 at Pine Creek Holiness Church in Swords Creek with Rev. Carl Robinson and Rev. Don Stanley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Richardson Family cemetery at Horton Ridge.
Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Richardson family.
Phyllis Hale Smith
Phyllis Hale Smith, 72, of Anderson, SC, wife of Roy L. Smith, Ed. D, died Feb. 25, 2006 at her residence.
Born in Grundy, Mar. 4, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Larkin Hale and the late Martha Kaiser Hale.
She was a retired educator and a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lacie J. and Billy M. Hale.
Survivors: husband, Roy L. Smith, Ed. D; daughters, Kristina S. Thomas of Seneca, SC, Jennifer S. Latto of Spartanburg, SC; brother, Carnese Hale of Honea Path, SC; sisters, Virginia Taylor of Anderson, Lucille Wohlford of Blacksburg; and grandchildren, Megan Hale Thomas and Elias Avery Latto.
The funeral was held in the Chapel of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Anderson Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. officiated by Dr. William R. Childs.
Entombment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The McDougald Funeral Home, in Anderson, was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Hunsaker Street
Ruth Hunsaker Street, 89, of Grundy, died Feb. 24, 2006 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, following an extended illness.
Born Aug. 30, 1916, in Norton, she was a daughter of the late William and Lillian Hunsaker.
She graduated from Lynch, KY, High School. After high school, she served as an Army W.A.C. during World War II. After the war, she married
Clarence who resided in Grundy. Together, they owned and operated Grundy Credit Jewelers for many years. She was a long time member of Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy Woman’s Club and the Buchanan County Friends of the Library. She was an avid fan of college football and was partial to the southern teams and any team playing against the University of Notre Dame.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Street; one brother, Nelson Hunsaker; and one sister, Clarice Staley.
Survivors: daughter, Carmen Gayle Street White and husband, Joe, of Grundy; grandson, Austin White and wife, Linda, of Richmond; great-granddaughter, Katie White of Richmond; sister, Faye Pobst of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Clinch Valley Memorial cemetery, Richlands, with Rev. Howell Scott officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Buchanan County Public Library.
Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy was in charge of all arrangements.
