U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Ellen Story
Ellen McDonald Royall Story, 86, of Suffolk, died Aug. 28, 2006.
A native of Tazewell, she was the widow of Walter Franklin Story, Jr. and the daughter of Senator John Powell Royall and Jennie Bowen Royall.
She was a 1942 graduate of Longwood College and began a brief teaching career in Franklin. She was a life-long Methodist and a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she was a former Circle Chairman, Vice-President and President of the United Methodist Women, former member of the Administrative Board, former President of the J. Lewis Rawls Sunday School Class, member of the Memorial Committee, and recipient of the United Methodist Women’s life-long service award.
She was a former President and member of the Suffolk Book Club, had served as President of the Lake Kilby Garden Club, and was a member of the Constantia Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. She was also the first President of the Suffolk-Nansemond Longwood College Alumni Association. For many years, she was active with the Girl Scouts of America, serving as a troop leader and as the Chairman of the Tidewater Area Association.
She also served as Vice-President, Secretary and Board Member of National Screen Co., Inc. a family-operated company.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Ann Royall Story Powell, of Suffolk, and her grandson’s fiancée, Marcie Reynolds Thomason, of Washington, D.C. She was one of nine children and was predeceased by Mary Christian Royall Elmore and Rachel Louise Royall, of Richmond; John Powell Royall, Jr. of Richlands; William Archer Royall of Alexandria; Jane Bowen Royall Phlegar of Norfolk, and Samuel Henry Royall of Tazewell.
Survivors: granddaughter, Jennie Royall Powell Monette, and husband, Colin Thomas Monette, of Richmond; grandson, Charles Cutchin Powell, Jr., of Washington, D.C.; and great-grandsons, Harrison Thomas Monette and Tyler Royall Monette, of Richmond; and brothers, Rees Bowen Royall, of Tazewell, and Edwin Gratton Royall of Bluefield, WV.
A memorial service will be conducted Sept. 9 at Main Street United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert J. Parks, Jr., at 10 a.m. Following the service, the family will receive friends at Lake Prince. The family will receive friends in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral & Crematory in Suffolk Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church – the Ann Story Powell/Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Story Trust Fund at 202 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434; or to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, the Ann Story Powell/Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Story, Jr. Scholarship Fund at 3373 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23434.
Lee Thomas
Lee Thomas, 71, of Cedar Bluff, died Sept. 1, 2006 at Johnston Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Born in Dickenson County, he was the son of the late Garland Garfield Smith and Mary Martha Thomas.
He had lived in the area all of his life and had made his living as a coal miner. He was of the Holiness faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel Smith, Glenn Edward Smith, and Roy Rogers Smith.
Survivors: wife, Thelma Thomas; daughters, Sandra Hunnell and husband, Rex, of Richlands, Patricia Gail Smith and husband, Dempsey, of Cedar Bluff, Tina Marie Hunnell and husband, Jimmy, of Richlands; sons, Daniel Thomas and wife, Melissa, Jerry Thomas and wife, Sherry, and David Thomas and wife, Beverly, all of Cedar Bluff, Mark Thomas and wife, Melissa, of Paintlick; step mother, Peggy Smith of Richlands; sisters, Elma Faye Turner of Peterstown, WV, Geraldine Boone and husband, Grant, of Warren, OH, Brenda Sue Christian and husband, Eddie, of Narrows, Deborah Jean Cobbler and husband, Ronnie, and Rhonda Kaye Laquadra and husband, Tony, all of Cleveland, OH, Tracy Smith, Laura Hubbard and husband, Garnett, of Cedar Bluff; brothers, Bobby Smith and wife, Geraldine, of Cedar Bluff, Donnie Smith and wife, Jean, of Raven, David Smith of Illinois, Jerry Smith of Cleveland, OH; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Sept. 5 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Bobby Joe Smith and Rev. Randall Jackson officiating.
Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill.
Robert "Red" Viney
Robert Crockett "Red" Viney, 57, of Tazewell, died Aug. 29, 2006 at his home.
Born Mar. 10, 1949 in Tazewell County, he was a son of the late John Blaine Viney, Sr. and Jessie Jewel Watkins Viney.
He was a member of the Midway Church of Christ – Disciples of Christ in Tazewell. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dessie Dinkes and Mary Smith.
Survivors: son, Freddie Matthew Viney; daughter, Amber Sally Omega Viney of Charlotte, NC; brothers, John B. Viney, Jr. of North Tazewell, William C. Viney and Sidney E. Viney, both of Tazewell; special brother, Donnie Dinkes of Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Sally E. Smith of New York, NY, Gwendolyn M. Mitchell and husband, Walter, of Columbus, OH, Gloria V. Davis and husband, George, and Paulette O. Smith and husband, Jerry, all of Tazewell; grandchildren, Matthew Flack, Alexis Flack, Mark Viney, and Adonis Viney; special friend, Mary Jesse; and a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Dr. Janice Harris officiating.
Burial followed at Maplewood cemetery in Tazewell, where military graveside rites were conducted by members of the Barns – Beavers VFW Post #7136 in Tazewell.
Fonna Mae Wilson
Fonna Mae Ball Wilson, 71, of Bristol, VA, died Aug. 30, 2006 in a Lebanon hospital.
Born Feb. 9, 1935 in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Martha Ball.
She had lived in Bristol for the past five years, moving from Lebanon. She was of the Holiness faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bannard Ball; two sons, Sammy Ball and Eddie Ball; and one granddaughter, Rebecca Fletcher.
Survivors: daughter, Margaret Fletcher of Bristol, VA; grandson, Jimmy Wayne Fletcher; great-grandchildren, Brittany Annmarie Fletcher and Zachary Wayne Hicks; and several friends, cousins, and additional family.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Guy Harris and Rev. Kyle Ratliff officiating.
Interment followed in the Rose cemetery at Council.
Rosie E. Adcock
Rosie E. Davidson Adcock, 79, of Mount Gilead, OH, died Aug. 23, 2006 at her home following a lengthy illness.
Born Oct. 9, 1926 in Raven, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margie E. (Asbury) Mabe.
She was retired from Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, after working as a cook there for 35 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John D. Davidson.
Survivors: sons, Buddy Davidson and wife, Ada, of Mount Gilead, William Steven Davidson and wife, Connie, of Columbus; daughters, Linda Fay Stanley of Columbus, Debbie Wilcox and Margie Woods; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Jerry Casey officiating.
Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill.
Jennie L. Larimer
Jennie L. Larimer, 67, of Dalton, died Aug. 22, 2006.
She was born Feb. 26, 1939 in Tazewell.
She is the daughter of the late Thomas Pierce and Felicia Lockhart.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom, John, Dave and Link Lockhart, and one sister, Louise Drozd.
She was a part of the Dalton Public School systems for over 31 years. She loved being involved with the inner workings of the school system, the children and it was the place where she made alot of lifelong friends.
Survivors: husband of 49 years, William Larimer of Dalton; son, Tom Larimer of Marietta, GA; daughter, Lisa Larimer Wood of Dalton; grandson, Mason Wood of Dalton; sister, Mary Elizabeth Munsey of Atlanta, GA and husband, John; niece, Betsy Fenton and family of Atlanta; mother-in-law, Katherine Larimer Correll of Tazewell; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Lynne Larimer of Tazewell, Betty and Sam Larimer of Barnesville, GA; and several nieces and nephews. In life, there are special people that cross your path that are as much like family as your own. For Jennie, those people included Ellen Mays Bailey, Margaret Benson, George Jones, Peggy Holmes, Lorie McCamy, O.G., Martha Morrison, the friends she had in the Dalton Public School system especially Dalton Middle School and the friends she loved and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with at the Dalton Elks Club. She had so many people she loved and that loved her, there is no way to mention them all. Jennie was an artistic, strong-spirited, genuine, kind, elegant and extremely generous woman that touched so many lives. To her immediate family, she was the bond that kept them together with her strength, courage and love. She was their heart and soul. Her wonderful spirit will live forever within them all.
Services to celebrate her life were held Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Dalton, GA, with Rev. Tyler Downing and Rev. Timothy McIntosh officiating.
Burial was in the Whitfield Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Association, the American Heart Association or the Elks Aidmore Foundation.
Love Funeral Home in Dalton was in charge of arrangements.
Information submitted by Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell.
James Perkins
James Perkins, 58, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Richlands, died Aug. 14, 2006 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 12, 1948, in Russell County, to Lance and Ada Marie Hess Perkins.
He was formerly employed with Design Masters in High Point.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Robert Perkins.
Additional survivors: wife, Shelby White Perkins; sons, James Richard Perkins and wife, Lisa, of Lexington, Terry Perkins of Columbus, OH; daughters, Jamie Leeann Blackwell and husband, J.D., of High Point, Monica Byerly and husband, Brandon, of Lexington, Melissa Brumbaugh of Columbus, OH; 15 grandchildren; brother, Bill Perkins of Bucyrus, OH; and sisters, Helen Hubbard and Judy Dye of Swords Creek, and Della Tatum of Pounding Mill.
The funeral was conducted at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Archdale, where he was a member, by the Rev. Bryan Adkins.
Burial followed in Lexington City cemetery.
Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington assisted the family.
Thomas "Tom" Robinette
Thomas A. "Tom" Robinette, 69, of the Gratton community in Tazewell, died Aug. 22, 2006 at his home.
Born Feb. 10, 1937 in Tazewell County, he was a son of the late James H. Robinette, Sr. and Minnie B. Pilkins Robinette.
He was employed by Tri State Livestock Market in Abingdon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Fields Robinette, and one brother, James H. Robinette, Jr.
Survivors: daughter, Debra Robinette Lawson and husband, Gary, of Meadowview; sisters, Evelyn Cox and husband, Ray, of Tazewell, Sandra Burkes of Virginia Beach; brother, Roger Robinette and wife, Mildred, of Tazewell; and step grandson, Eric Lawson of Christiansburg.
The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Aug. 25 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. John Canning officiating.
Burial followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Roy Leon Warburton
Roy Leon Warburton, 68, of Rosedale, formerly of Elkton, MD, died Aug. 25, 2006 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy illness.
Born May 30, 1938 in Pocahontas, he was the son of the late Charles and Sarah Janet Warburton.
He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 34 years from NVF Corporation in Yorklyn, DE. He attended Cecil County Community College in North East, MD and University of Delaware, Newark, DE. He was also a volunteer for "The Gift of Life" of Philadelphia, PA. He was the recipient of a double lung transplant ten years ago. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Elkton, MD.
He was a loving husband, father and granddad.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Stephen Warburton; one daughter, Sherri Lee Warburton; six brothers, Clifford, Raymond, Donald, Paul, Bobby and Ronald Warburton; and two sisters, Charlotte Harrison and Louise Bayes.
Survivors: loving wife of 45 years, Betty Horne Warburton; son, Charles Edward Warburton and wife, Lynne, of Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Andrew and William Warburton of Frederick, Travis Warburton of Frostburg, MD, Rachel Warburton of North East, MD; brothers, Allen Warburton of North Tazewell, James D. Warburton of Bluewell, WV; his sheltie pet dog, Scottie; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Aug. 28 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff.
Burial followed in the Horne-Addison Family cemetery at Grays Branch in Cedar Bluff.
Military graveside rites were conducted by the American Veterans Honor Guard Association.
Samuel Vince White
Samuel Vince White, 82, of Jewell Ridge, died Aug. 22, 2006 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born April 29, 1924 in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late John D. and Sarah Lowe White.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of Loggy Bottom Pentecostal Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jennings White, Sr.; one daughter, Emma Frances Lester; two sisters; and one brother.
Survivors: wife of 61 years, Virgie Woosley White; sisters, Ida Sizemore and Eunice Cantrell, both of Wabash, IN, Virginia Dudley of Canandaigua, NY; son-in-law, Elisha Lester, Jr. of Wilmington, NC; daughter-in-law, Alice Johnson of Pippa Passes, KY; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted at 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at Loggy Bottom Pentecostal Church at Pilgrim Knob with Rev. Lawrence Horn, Rev. Ancil Childress, Rev. Troy Lester and Rev. Jack Ward officiating.
Burial followed at the White cemetery at Jewell Valley.
Services were held at the church Aug. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.
Buchanan Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
