U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
EMMA SARAH CUMMINGS
Emma Adelia “Sarah” Baughman Cummings, 82, wife of Harry L. Cummings, died on March 23, 2008 in Suffolk VA. She was born in Sandston, VA, to the late Mary Reid and Nelson Greer Baughman. She was predeceased in death by brothers Nelson Greer Jr. and Emilius Allen.
Sarah and Harry were married
shortly after she graduated from Highland Springs High School. This marriage lasted more than 65 years. During WWII while Harry was away in the military, Sarah worked in the Post Office in Sandston, did volunteer work for the Red Cross, and was a “plane spotter” at the Richmond Army Air Base. Thereafter, Sarah was a homemaker and accompanied Harry in his FBI career in the Denver, Detroit, Washington, and finally at the Norfolk FBI offices. She made many friends in each of these cities. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Prior to moving to the Lake Prince Retirement Center in Suffolk, VA in 2002, she and Harry lived at Bay Island in Virginia Beach, VA for more than 37 years. There she enjoyed her many flowers and walking. She was a charter member of the Island Circle of the Kings Daughters and was very active for many years. She also did volunteer work for the Red Cross. She was a member of the Bayside Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, VA.
Sarah is survived by her husband Harry Lee Cummings; daughter Sarah Lee and husband John W. (Jack) McLaughlin of Falls Church, VA; son Harry Reid Cummings and wife Joyce Marie of Woodbridge, VA. Grandchildren SandiLee Mathers of Costa Mesa, CA; Gregory Carroll and wife Robin Mathers of Pleasanton, CA, Kimberly Marie Cummings of Woodbridge, VA; and Susan Ellen Monaghan of Pleasanton, CA; Great grandchildren Lila Kate Mathers, Connor John Monaghan, Alexandra May Monaghan, and Tiana Violet Monaghan. She was a loving grandmother who was dearly loved by her grandchildren, who will always remember her singing fun little songs to them and baking cookies together at Christmas.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11 AM in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, 509 W. Washington, Suffolk VA 23434 by Rev. Richard Keever and Rev. Mary Henderson, with a reception immediately following the funeral service at Lake Prince. Burial will be Thursday at 11 AM in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, VA. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Virginia Chapter, 20 Interstate Corporate Center, Suite 233 Norfolk, VA 23502-4006.
FLOYD F. BENNETT
Floyd Franklin Bennett, 80, died March 19, 2008, in Norfolk.
Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dock Huston and Glenna Jane N. Bennett. Mr. Bennett was former co-owner and pharmacist of Joseph P. Hall Drugstore. He was a member or Rainelle United Methodist Church in Rainelle, WV. During the WW II, he served in the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his niece, Barbara Gibb; nephew, Charles Bennett, both of Colorado; two great nieces and three great nephews.
A Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, March 22, 2008 at the End of the Trail cemetery in Clintonville, WV. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, in Suffolk and Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in Rainelle, WV, are serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
THELMA G. BROWN
Thelma Griffin Brown, 88, went to be with the Lord April 9, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Heart Hospital.
Born in Isle of Wight County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Delma H. Griffin, widow of Frank L. Brown, Sr. and sister of the late Mills Griffin. Mrs. Brown was a member of Windsor Baptist Church and the L. T. Hall Bible Class and for twenty seven years worked in the lunch room of Windsor High School.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Frank L. and Barbara Brown, Jr., of Chesapeake, William Earle “Billy” and Judy Brown of Windsor; Bennie Griffin Brown of Windsor; grandchildren, Michael W. Brown, Gary T. Brown, Debi B. Euken, Cynthia B. Robertson; great grandchildren, Corey Euken, Kendall Euken, Courtney Brown, Hunter Robertson, Carson Robertson, Dylan Robertson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the graveside in Windsor cemetery by the Rev. Bryan Brooks. The family will receive friends in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor Baptist Church Building Fund, 4 Church Street, Windsor, VA, 23487.
DEBRA E. STILL
Debra E. Still, 52, of Suffolk died May 24, 2008 at Sentara Obici Hospital.
Born in Weirton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Vernon Still and was preceded in death by a brother Richard Still.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Shriver of Smithfield, OH; son Martin Koerner of Pittsburgh PA; four grandchildren Corey Koerner, Jacob Shriver, Kaleb Shriver, and Abigail Ford.
The family will receive friends in the R. W. Baker & CO. Funeral Home & Crematory, 509 W. Washington St. Suffolk, VA 23434, Thursday from 2 to 4 PM and from 7 to 9 PM. Services will be private.
MARTHANN GROOVE
Marthann G. Grove, 91, departed this earth on November 25, 2009.
She was the daughter of William Jasper and Elnor B. Goodrich of Wakefield, VA and widower of Thomas C. Grove (USN RET.) Mrs. Grove was retired from IBM. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association of South Florida and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She left behind four siblings, Robert J. Goodrich of Suffolk, Elenor Muche of Windsor, Delma White of Portsmouth, Marie Sementelli of Portsmouth and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Tim Piland. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
WILLIAM SLATE
William H. Slate, 64, passed away November 27, 2009. He is the son of Ruth McGlothlin Slate of Chesapeake and the late Brack A. Slate. Other survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sharon Gilbert Slate, his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew H. and Kelly, and granddaughter, Ella, of Waxhaw, NC, his sister and her husband, Ann and Robert Howell of Efland, NC, and their sons, Chad Howell of Suffolk and Darren Howell and wife, Jennifer, of Durham, NC, brother-in-law, Kevin Gilbert and wife, Patti, nephew and niece, Kyle and Megan Gilbert, of Portsmouth, as well as, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bill graduated from Deep Creek High School and University of Richmond where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He received a Master's and CAS degrees from Old Dominion University. In 1967, he began his career as an educator at Woodrow Wilson High School where he taught biology. Later, he served as an administrator and principal in the Portsmouth Public School System where he retired with 40 years of service as elementary principal at Olive Branch, Hodges Manor, John Tyler, Shea Terrace, and Simonsdale schools, having received the distinction of PTA Principal of the Year on several occasions.
As an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Suffolk he served on the board of the Day Care, was a member of the McLemore Bible Class, and United Methodist Men. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, and the close friendships of William and Pam Hill, JoAnn and Wilson Barnes, and Raymond and Marion Hale of Suffolk. He especially loved being Papa to Ella.
A memorial service will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. by the Rev. Robert J. Parks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Main St. United Methodist Church, 202 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434 or to Main Street Day Care at the same address.
R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, is serving the family.
HUNTER RICHARDSON
Hunter Davis Richardson, 23, passed away unexpectedly November 27, 2009. Born April 27, 1986 he was the son of Ira J. and Dana L. Richardson of Suffolk, paternal grandson of the late Ira J. and Charlotte F. Richardson, maternal grandson of Charles and Jacquelyn Leonard of Norfolk. In addition to his parents and maternal grandparents, Hunter is survived by his beloved dog, Maggie, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Hunter graduated from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in 2004, where he played football and basketball. He was Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 as well as All Conference and First Team All State, Division 2 in 2003. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech in 2008, with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics. He was employed by Skiff's Creek Towing of Hampton.
Hunter was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, fishing, surfing, and living life to the fullest. He never met a stranger. Although he had a strong sense of humor, and a keen wit, he will always be remembered as a kind man with an old soul and a big heart.
A Memorial Service will be conducted Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 11 AM in Centenary United Methodist Church, Portsmouth, VA 23703 by Rev. George B. Neas. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 is serving the family.
Donations can be made to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, In Memory of Hunter Richardson, 3373 Pruden Blvd, Suffolk, VA, The Humane Society of Suffolk, PO Box 5038, Suffolk, VA 23435, or c/o Cathy Woodard, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., One Waterfowl Way Memphis, Tennessee, USA 38120.
WILLIAM C. KINCAID
William Collins Kincaid, 85, died November 25, 2009 at Nansemond Pointe.
Born April 10, 1924 in Low Moor, VA, he was the son of the late Evelyn and Charles Lester Kincaid. Mr. Kincaid was a member of First Baptist Church and owner of Kincaid Machine Company.
Survivors included his two sons David A. Kincaid and wife Jan of Lynchburg, VA and Stephen W. Kincaid and wife Sue of Suffolk, VA; six grandchildren Tanya McGraw, Debra Lucado, Jenny Anderson, Sheena Laine, Austin Beck and Aaron Beck and wife Erin; nine great grand children; brother Charles Ashby Kincaid and wife Frances of Suffolk; and sister Phyllis Garrett and husband Philip of Portsmouth; and sister-in-law Virginia Lanning and husband Harry E. of Windsor, VA.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Bryan Ray with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to Nansemond Suffolk Rescue Squad, PO Box 1515, Suffolk VA 23439.
NORMAN STILES HARRIS
Norman Stiles Harris, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife Edna M. Harris in 2007.
Born December 14, 1938 in Concord, NH to the late Carl Harris and Hazel Barnes Harris, he was a member of both the Concord Police Department and Fire Departments. He also worked for the State of New Hampshire Pollution Control Board. As a Captain with the Corps of Engineers, he helped maintain the shipping lanes around Hampton Roads for over 20 years. Mr. Harris attended Green Acres Presbyterian and St. Marks United Methodist churches in Portsmouth, where he sang in the choirs. He enjoyed playing the organ and was an avid boater.
Norman is survived by his loving family, including his two sons, Bradley Harris of Boscawen, NH and Gregory Harris of Northwood, NH; daughter Amy Harris of Louisville, KY; stepdaughters Cheri Ashburn and husband Norman; Patricia Matera-Demers and husband Lance, all of Andover, NH; two sisters, Thayne Shaddox of Guntersville, AL and Linda Jobes and husband Gary of Northborough, MA; his brother Howard Harris and wife Karen of Merrimack, NH; and six grandchildren, Magen, Erica, Tyler, Miranda, Danyelle, and Connor Harris.
A service will be conducted at 11:00a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 by Pastor Walt Hunting at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 10-11:00a.m..
Services in New Hampshire will take place Thursday, Dec. 3 at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main Street, Concord, NH with a visitation from 1-2:00p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00p.m.. Burial at Blossom Hill cemetery in Concord will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
WILLIAM DAVID FOX
William David Fox, 58, lost his life suddenly in a car accident on Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Born March 30, 1951 in Albany, NY to Roberta Smith Fox and the late David Fox, he was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan College with a degree in economics. He worked as a purchasing agent with American GFM for over 23 years, and more recently with Electric Motor and Contracting and Wartsila Defense. Bill loved cooking and prepared delicious meals. He also enjoyed kayaking, fishing, fixing his boat, billiards, beach music, and most of all socializing with his many friends.
William is survived by his loving family, including his mother Roberta Fox Robinson of FL; his wife Valerie Reed Fox; two daughters, Heather Jean Fox Foster of Chesapeake and Allison Alline Fox of NC; stepdaughter Heather Paone of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Jackson and Gracelyn Sandler and Maddox Paone; sister-in-law Marcy Olander and husband Gary of Chesapeake; and many, many friends.
A service will be conducted at 7:00p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 by Rev. James Gordon at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5-7:00p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
LAURA DIEHL
Laura Gene Diehl, 63, passed away, November 20, 2009 after a three year battle with colon cancer. She faced her disease with tremendous courage and dignity, just as she lived her life. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, friend, and grandmother. We will miss her always but she will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
Born in Bamberg, Germany, she was the daughter of Richard L Carpenter and the late Kunigunda Schuhlien Carpenter. Mrs. Diehl was employed as a dental hygienist.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Paul Diehl; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Marie and Brian Sobczak of Chesapeake; son Michael Paul Diehl of Suffolk; grandchildren, Justin Allan and Erin Marie; sisters, Linda Carpenter and Ruth Thurston; brothers, John Carpenter and Richard Carpenter and cousin, Marjorie Carpenter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday November 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Presentation Catholic Church by Father Piotr Bialkowski with burial in Arlington National cemetery on December 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA, 23434.
In honor of Laura’s memory, we wish to share the following poem.
“There is a Lady Sweet and Kind”
Anonymous
There is a lady sweet and kind,
Was never face so pleased my mind.
I did but see her passing by,
And yet I love her till I die.
Her gesture, motion, and her smiles,
Her wit, her voice my heart beguiles,
Beguiles my heart, I know not why,
And yet I love her till I die.
Cupid is winged and doth range,
Her country so my love doth change;
But change she earth, or change she sky,
Yet will I love her till I die.
AMOS WASHINGTON
Amos Darvin Washington was born on February 8, 1948 to the late Bertha and Anderson Washington. Amos was the youngest of five siblings being raised in Norfolk. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School system, later joining the United States Marine Corp., where he served two tours of duty in Vietnam and in later years the military police.
After the military, he attended Norfolk State University majoring in electronics. He continued his education by attending Tidewater Community college majoring in business management and also Mansfield Business College and majored in business administration. Amos also attended Ohio State University and received a minor degree in medicine with a 4.0 GPA.
Amos worked many years as an undercover narcotic agent for the Department of Defense and the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms department. He is survived by his wife, Gaylen Washington, Stepson Dion Murphy and daughters Michelle Brown and Richelle Brown and also sisters, Florence Steven of Norfolk, Betty Dixon of Ohio and six grandchildren, eleven nieces, twelve nephews. Remembering his late brother, Charles Washington.
Services will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Joseph Fleming. Visitation will be held one hour to the service. Burial will take place at the Albert G. Horton cemetery.
R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, is serving the family.
JAMES DEWITT WRIGHT, SR.
James DeWitt Wright, Sr. passed away November 28, 2009 at the age of 93.
He was born in Nansemond County and moved with his family to Carrsville as a young boy. DeWitt was the son of the late Carrie Cook Wright and James Harrison Wright. He was predeceased by his wife, Sara Rose Wright and his brother, Adron L. Wright formerly of Carrsville. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.
DeWitt is survived by his children, James DeWitt “Jim” Wright, Jr. and wife Darnell of Carrsville, Sylvia Rose Wright of Richmond, and Hilda Wright Harmon and husband Carl of Carrsville; his grandchildren, Whitney W. Wright and wife Katherine of Gainesville, VA and Carrie J. Harmon of St. Kitts, West Indies.
He is also survived by his sister, Gladys W. Miles of Carrsville, sisters-in-laws, Olivia Rose and Helen R. Howell of Franklin, nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.
DeWitt was retired from row crop farming, raising angus cattle and swine. While farming, he was active in various farm organizations and was a steward of the land. He was a charter member of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Carrsville Ruritan Club for 63 years. He enjoyed watching the farmers in the community as they went through the crop year. DeWitt was a friend to the Carrsville community and to those that knew him.
The family will receive friends in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory today, November 30, 2009 from 7 to 8 p.m. Burial will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carrsville Community Center, P. O. Box 13, Carrsville, VA 23315 or Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 27, Carrsville, VA 23315.
MARGARET A. MORRIS
Margaret A. Morris, 80, died December 2, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital.
Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Anton and Margaret H. Nimmerrichter. Mrs. Morris was a member of St. Mary’s of the Presentation Catholic Church and was a retired secretary with the Office of Education in Washington, D.C.
Survivors include her husband of fifty nine years, Philip M. Morris; daughter, Susan Morris of Seattle, WA; sons, Edward Morris of Media, PA, Ronald Morris of Chino Hills, CA and John Morris of Thousands Oaks, CA.
A private funeral service was held at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory with burial in Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans cemetery.
