U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
BALLARD
Mst. Sgt. Virgil Ballard, 83, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alma Ballard; his daughter, Nancy Durrette and her husband, Alvin; his son, Boyd Ballard and his wife, Pam; four granddaughters, Laurie, Jennifer, Patty and Carolyn; other devoted family and friends. He served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of Sandston Baptist Church and enjoyed crafts and gardening. Remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 12 to 2 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, and where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Henrico Vol. Rescue Squad and/or Circle Center Adult Day Care. NELSEN FUNERAL HOME REGISTER CONDOLENCES WWW.NELSENFH.COM
BANKS
Departed this life September 3, 2002 in a Richmond, Virginia hospital, Gracie Geneva Banks of St. Stephens Church, Va. She is survived by one sister, Carrie Banks White of Ardmore, Pa. The body will lie in state Friday, September 13 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock, and Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Funeral service will be held September 14 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Bruington, Va. Rev. James T. Hill, pastor, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock, Va.
BISHOP
Departed this life September 8, 2002, Mrs. Anna W. Bishop of 1204 S. Meadow Street. She is survived by loving husband, Macie Bishop; one loving devoted daughter, Judy Ann Lee; two sons, John C. Mills and King Bishop; four grandchildren, one great-grandson; three sisters, Emma Newbold, Fannie Brinkley and Norma Williams; six brothers, Curtis, Bailey, Elijah, Sammuel, James and Clarence Williams; host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, 11 sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m., Second Baptist Church, corner of Randolph and Idlewood Ave., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. James Harris (pastor) officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Thursday.
BOOKHEIMER
Paul D. Bookheimer, 67, of Midlothian, formerly of Ocean Pine, Md., passed away September 8, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Grace; two children: a son, Carlton and a daughter, Marian and her husband, Galen Rice; and two grandchildren, Amanda and Josh Rice. He was a dedicated husband, loving father and grandfather. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and retired from the Federal Government. Memorial services will be held at Cheltenham Maryland State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6359, Glen Allen, Va. 23058.
BOROS
Rhoda Beatrice Boros of Richmond died on Monday, September 9, 2002. She was born in Manchester, Tenn., daughter of the late Lottie Mae Cunningham and Charles Wade West. Rhoda performed with her mother, father, sisters and brothers in a country music group for many of her growing-up years. She played the mandolin, sang, and yodeled. Her family entertained audiences in and around Coffee County, Tenn. and made an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. Rhoda worked as an office secretary during WWII and then became a model with the Ford Agency, working in Cleveland, Ohio and New York. While raising her family, she led the Sunday School at Lyndhurst Presbyterian Church in Ohio for several years. As her children grew, she turned her artistry to stained glass. She is survived by her husband, Albert George Boros of Richmond, Va.; her daughter, Deborah Woodward of Richmond, Va.; her son, Craig Albert Boros of San Diego, Calif.; her sister, Ann Pope of Jacksonville, Fla.; and her six grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23235. The Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home is assisting the family.
BROOKE
Lois H. Brooke, 91, of Mechanicsville, passed away September 9, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Beale Brooke. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Cauley and husband, Arthur; one grandson, Arthur B. Cauley III; one brother-in-law, Archie Brooke; several nieces, nephews and many devoted neighbors and friends. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and Past Matron of O.E.S. Chapter No. 138. Mrs. Brooke was a retired employee of Thalhimers Department Store. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
BROWN
Departed this life September 9, 2002, Susie M.
Brown of Richmond. She is survived by her daughter, Josephine Henley; three granddaughters, Yolanda Lewis, Cynthia Knight and Yvette Williams; a host of other relatives and friends; two devoted friends, Barbara Jo Meredith and Jeanette Kinton. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Guest book online at www.legacy.com. McCarthy, Director.
BUTLER
Vernelle Coffey Butler passed away Monday, September 9, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart T. Butler; and a son, James Michael Butler. Survivors include a son, Stuart T. Butler Jr. and his wife, Jane; a sister, Geneva C. Hertless; and two grandsons, Stuart T. Butler III and John W. Butler, all of Richmond. The family will receive friends 6 p.m to 8 p.m Wednesday at the home of Tommy and Jane Butler. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn. Mrs. Butler was a former member of Westhampton Baptist Church and a member of Coles Point United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Coles Point United Methodist Church, Coles Point, Virginia 22442. DIGNITY MEMORIAL WWW.WOODYFUNERALHOME.COM
CAMERON
Christopher P. Cameron, 48, of Goochland, left this life to be with God September 5, 2002. He is survived by his daughters, Erin Cameron and Jennifer Cameron, both of Goochland; his granddaughter, Desirae Glasco; his mother, Freda Cameron; his mother-in-law, Darlene Thomas; two sisters, Paula Perrin and Lisa Maloney; one brother, Eugene Cameron; four nieces and two nephews. His memorial will be held at West Hunt Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 11 at 10 a.m.
CAMPBELL
Della Allison Campbell, 84, of Burgess, died September 9, 2002. She was the widow of Benjamin Reamy Campbell, a member of Fairfields Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy C. Jones, Burgess, Brenda C. Fisher, Heathsville; two granddaughters, Connie J. Dunaway, Reedville, Tina J. Green, Grafton; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood. Interment Fairfields Baptist Cemetery, Burgess. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Northumberland or Mid-County Rescue Squad.
CHAPPLE
John Henry Chapple of 3709 Meridian Ave. departed this life at John Randolph Medical Center September 10, 2002. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later.
CRISS
KeAsia M. Criss of 1301 North First Street entered eternal life September 8, 2002. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, First and Federal Streets. BRUNSONS FUNERAL CHAPEL
DAVIDS
Robert B. Davids (Robbie) of Richmond died September 8, 2002. The son of Joel E. and Margie R. Davids, he is also survived by his brother, Jeffrey and his wife, Sharon Davids; sister, Traci Davids; niece, Kendall Davids; and grandfather, Louis Rosen. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. in Or Ami Cemetery at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MDA or the American Heart Association.
DELATTE
Mrs. Edna Delatte, 70, of Skippers, died Tuesday, September 10, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Delatte; two sons, Alex Delatte and Johnny Delatte; two daughters, Julie Washburn and Sylvia Hawkins; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest "Buck" Beatty; and three sisters, Emma Ruth Brewer, Joyce Tomlin and Lois Mizzell. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home in Jarratt. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2002 at Zion Baptist Church, Skippers, Va., with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
DODSON
Janie Elizabeth Dodson, age 91, of Blackstone, died in Southside Community Hospital, Farmville, on September 10, 2002. The daughter of Mary Frances and William Jennings Dodson, she was born May 3, 1911 at Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Va. She received both B.S. and M.S. degrees at Farmville State Teachers College (now Longwood University) and taught over 40 years in Blackstone. Those who were fortunate enough to be assigned to her fourth-grade class still consider themselves privileged, and still trade recollections of Miss Dodson as beloved teacher and strict disciplinarian. She was a long-time member of Blackstone Baptist Church, which at one time she served as deacon. Miss Dodson was predeceased by six half-sisters and her brother, William J. Dodson Jr. She is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held at Blackstone Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, with burial to follow at New Hope Baptist Church, Skipwith, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blackstone Baptist Church. Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
EGGLESTON
Edward Alexander Eggleston of Chester died September 9, 2002. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Philip Morris. Mr. Eggleston is survived by his wife, Joyce S. Eggleston; two daughters, Connie Freeburger and husband, Barron of Chester and Linda Noble of Richmond; one son, Matthew Eggleston and wife Brenda of Chester; three grandchildren, Edward and Linda Freeburger and Sarah Eggleston; his dear mother-in-law, Mary Lee Satterwhite; and cousin, Raymond Allison. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2002 in Gwynn's Island Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son.
GILBERT
Thomas B. Gilbert, age 57, of Hardyville, owner and operator of Gilbert Construction Company, died Monday, September 9, 2002 as a result of an industrial accident. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and was the Chairman of the Middlesex County Zoning Appeals Board and was also President of the County Farm Bureau. Survived by his wife, Olivia Wilson Gilbert; two daughters, Karen G. Hall and her husband, Robbie of Hardyville, Carrie O. Gilbert of Richmond; one grandson, Bailey Hall; his mother, Pauline S. Gilbert of Hardyville; a sister, Pamela G. Forrest and her husband, Marshall of Appomattox; a brother, Harry Lee Gilbert of Hampton. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda. Interment Philippi Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Deltaville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 440, Deltaville or the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, Va. 23043.
GRAY
Departed this life September 10, 2002, Robert W. Gray Jr. of 1902 Winder Street. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.
