U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Alice Burnette Kessler
Alice Burnette Kessler, 94, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday January 15, 2003 at her residence. She was the widow of Raymond Leslie Kessler, Jr. Born January 13, 1909 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Sidney Reed Burnette and Effie Newman Burnette. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kessler was predeceased by a son, Michael Kent Kessler. Mrs. Kessler was a Charter member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, and Life member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Women, having served as President, group leader and Sunday School teacher for a number of years; she was a Life member of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and the Lynchburg Council of Garden Clubs, plus served on the Board of Directors; her memberships also included being past President and council representative for the Garden Path Garden Club for many years.
She is survived by her children, Linda Kessler Jessen and husband George of Lynchburg, and Anita Kessler Goehner and husband Chris of Chesapeake; a sister, Mrs. W.B.(Elva) Gaddy of Lynchburg; a brother, O'Hara D. Burnette and wife Mary of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Jennifer Raye Jessen, George Michael Jessen, Graydon Lochrie Naugle, and Patrick Reid Naugle; and a great-granddaughter, Kathleen Rae Jessen.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday January 20, 2003 at Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Nolan R. Crowder. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, 7404 Timberlake Road, 239-0331.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Ave. or a favorite charity.
G. Joseph “Joe” Novak
G. Joseph “Joe” Novak, 68, of Madison Heights, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was the husband of Terry Gayle Thomas Novak.
Born in Nashua, NH, March 25, 1935, he was a son of the late Joseph Michael and Mary Flora Robichaude Novak. He was retired from Grand Home Interior and also worked for Shewels Furniture Store. Prior to that, Joe worked as the food service director for Memorial Hospital and Bedford Memorial Hospital and was the club manager for Winton Country Club. He was a former member of the Food Service Executive Association which he held local and national positions. Joe was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean Conflict, he also traveled with the Nay team touring around the world. He was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church. Joe loved his family and was known as “Grandpa Joe” and “Papa Joe” by his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Kathy Novak Deaner of Daytona Beach, Fla., one son, Michael Novak and his wife Ashley of Part Orange, Fla.; one step-son, Ray Arthur of Pleasant View; one step-daughter, Jenny Arthur and her friend Darrell Cash both of Madison Heights; three brothers, Henry “Hank” Novak and his companion Ginnie Smith of Lynchburg, George H. Howe and his wife Helen of Gardner, Mass., and Carl Howe of Winston-Salem, NC; two sisters, Thelma Rushford and Tinky Martin both of Gardner, Mass.; four grandchildren, Jessy Gayle Arthur of Madison Heights, Kailan Deaner, Madison Novak and Kate Novak all of Fla.; two nephews, Gary Roy and Buddy Roy and a very special and dedicated friend, Donnie Weiss.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday from Madison Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Timothy Madison officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions should consider Madison Heights Baptist Church or the Madison Novak Foundation, c/o Commercial Bank of Valusia Co., 405 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, Fla 32127.
George Thomas Farrar
George Thomas Farrar, 68, of Lynchburg, died Sunday December 28, 2003 at his residence.
Born February 23, 1935 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Gus Daniel Farrar and Bertha Ann Almond Farrar and preceded in death by nine brothers and two sisters.
George was a member of Fairview Christian Church and also attended Bible Baptist Church of Lynchburg.
He is survived by three sisters, Josephine F. Thompson and Mildred F. Windsor of Lynchburg and Madeline F. Cash of Madison Heights.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday January 2, 2004, at Fort Hill Memorial Park, by Pastor Daryl W. Donald.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, 7404 Timberlake Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Church of Lynchburg, 2211 Haden Street, Lynchburg, 24501
Herman Letcher Campbell
Herman Letcher Campbell, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at the Carrington. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marion Daniel Campbell, of Lynchburg.
Born July 16, 1931 in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Harry Thomas Campbell and the late Edna Eunice Hamilton Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a long time and very active member of Fairview Christian Church having served as a deacon, an elder of the church, a member of the Christian Men’s Fellowship and past president of the Loyal Sons and Daughters Sunday school class. He had retired from Hundley-Bryant Electric after many years of employment and was a US Navy veteran.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2004 at Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel by Rev. D. Jack Hamilton.
Family visitation will be from 7 – 8:30 p.m., today, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Christian Men’s Fellowship of Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Curtis T. Templeton
Curtis T. Templeton, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2004.
Born October 1, 1922, he was a son of the late Tommie Lou Templeton and Mary Jones Templeton. He was a member of Tyreeanna United Methodist Church
Mr. Templeton was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran having served for three years in Europe during WWII. He then owned and operated Templeton’s Market until retirement. Mr. Templeton was a founding member of Greenstone Social Club. He was a past President and member of the Lynchburg Food Dealers Association, Virginia Food Dealers Association and Quality Foods Co-Op. Mr. Templeton was a member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 16.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Eagle, Mary E. Willoughby and Ethel Manley, as well as two grandchildren, Joni E. Templeton and Christopher Templeton.
Survivors include his wife Polly Falwell Templeton; one daughter, Joyce T. Kannenberg and husband Phil of Erie, PA and their children, Roland and Darron; three sons, C. Terrell Templeton, Jr. of Lynchburg and his children, Corey and Megan, Roy D. Templeton and wife Reita of Lynchburg and their children, Monica, Davey, Russell and Sheri and Allen C. Templeton and wife Holly of Concord and their daughter, Sarah; two sisters, Christine Campbell (James) and Lois Knight (Leroy) of Ohio, one great grandchild, Wesley Templeton, other relatives and many friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by Dr. Jerry Falwell and the Rev. James Martin. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends’ from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Aleise McIvor Harper
Aleise McIvor Harper, 84 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2005. She was the wife of the late John William Harper.
Born October 23, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Harry G. and Myrtle Beasley McIvor. Mrs. Harper was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy H. Neighbors and a grandson, Barry Harper.
Survivors include two sons, Terry Harper and wife Eleanor Ann Harper of Monroe and William Harper of Lynchburg, two brothers, Frank McIvor of Manassas and Jessie McIvor of Ocala, FL, seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Reverend Charles Anderson and the Reverend Glynn Coleman.
The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home and at other times at the residence of Terry Harper.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is assisting the family.
James William Cash
James William Cash, 68, of 134 Highland Circle, Madison Heights, died accidentally Wednesday, August 31, 2005 in Lynchburg. He was the husband of Juanita Tomlin Cash for almost forty-three years.
Born January 10, 1937 in Nelson County, he was preceded in death by his mother, Rennie White Cash; a daughter, Cynthia Dawn Cash; a brother, Carl S. Cash and a very special aunt and uncle, Sadie and Willie Ponton.
Mr. Cash was employed by Woodall & Lang, Inc. with forty years of service, a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Cash is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Cash Knight of Lynchburg; his mother-in-law, Bessie G. Tomlin of Madison Heights; a number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews and his Boston Terriers, Buster and Harley.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Charles Stinson. Interment will follow in Spring Hill cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider your local Humane Society,
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
Frances Atwell Beswick
Frances Atwell Beswick, 74, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, Febrauary 6, 2003 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born October 16, 1928 in Marion, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank Atwell and Ruth Stewart Karnes of Rustburg, who survives. Mrs. Beswick was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
In addtion to her mother, Mrs. Beswick is survived by: two sons; George Duke Presho and wife Diane of Las Vegas, NV, and Paul Herbert Presho and wife Joyce of Rustburg, three daughters; Denise Ruth Garrett and husband Robert of Stephens City, Juanita H. Presho of Lynchburg and Annette Lockie Hackett and husband Lyle of Ft. Meade, MD, an adopted daughter; Cynthia Anderson of Lynchburg, a sister; Ernestine Moore of Rustburg and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday February 8, 2003 at Spring Hill cemetery by Bishop L. Robert Halpin.
Family visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at the family home only at 506 Euclid Ave., Lynchburg.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Any one wishing to make a memorial donation, please consider the American Cancer Society, Lynchburg Unit Office, 2316 Atherholt Rd., Suite 108, Lynchburg, VA 24501-2197 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter, 1 Morton Dr., Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Betty Burcham Boyce
Betty Burcham Boyce, 77, of Lynchburg, VA died on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. She was born in Kanawha County, WV, February 16, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Orvel and Ersie Dodrill of Charleston, WV.
She is preceded in death by husbands Earl Burcham of Mullens, WV, and Delbert Boyce of Lynchburg, VA, two sisters, two brothers, and one infant son.
She is survived by her three children, Perry Burcham and wife Sue of Forest, VA, Vikki Dixon and husband Steve of Lynchburg, VA, Tina Pack and husband Greg of Richmond, VA, four grandchildren; Angela Dixon Adams, Todd Dixon, Terri Burcham Barlas and Brandon Burcham, one sister Jo Ellen Carter and husband Robert of Greensboro, NC, three sister-in-laws; Evelyn Edwards of Mullens, WV, Betty Jo Dodrill of Princeton, WV, and Aileen Dodrill of Hurricane, WV. Betty also had four step-children; Penny Godwin and husband Lynn, Jeff Boyce and wife Stephanie, Ray Boyce and wife Mary, all of Ripley, WV, and Mike Boyce and wife Patty of Kansas, eleven step-grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.
When living in Charleston, Betty was a member of Central United Methodist Church. After moving to Lynchburg, VA., she became a faithful member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and choir.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorial contributions can do so by contributing to Timberlake United Methodist Church Building Fund. Timberlake United Methodist Church 21649 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502
The family will receive friends at Whittens Funeral Home, Timberlake location, Lynchburg, VA, 7 to 9 PM. on Thursday, May 22, and other times at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM. Friday, May 23, at Timberlake United Methodist Church, in Lynchburg, VA. Interment will follow, on Friday, at Oakwood cemetery, Princeton, WV and graveside services will be conducted by her brother-in-law, Rev. Robert Carter at 3PM.
Lena Oates Garren
Lena Oates Garren, 89, died Sunday, September 07, 2003 in St. John's Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Howard Garren.
Born October 1, 1913 in Eufaula, Alabama, she attended Montevalla University and taught physical education, briefly. During World War II, she was a recreation director, working mainly with soldiers.
A long time resident of Holland, VA, she and her husband loved traveling and lived, for a time, in both El Salvador, Central America and Cambridge, England, as well as Georgia, Virginia, and California.
Mrs. Garren was active in the Holland Christian Church (U.C.C) in Suffolk, serving as one of the church's first female Deacons. She was the President of the Holland Womans Club and a Girl Scout Leader. She was also an amateur artist.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Dr. Kenneth H. Garren and a brother, William Edd Ward.
Mrs. Garren is survived by her daughterand son-in-law, Kenna and Chuck Doremus of Lynchburg and three grandsons, Garren, Todd, and Ross Doremus, all of Richmond.
The family will receive friends at their residence today from 5-8 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at Holland Christian Church at a later date, to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider the Habitat for Humanity or the New Vista School
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the family.
Juanita Perry Arwood
Juanita Perry Arwood, 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday December 30, 2003 at Heritage Green Assisted Living. She was the wife of the late Earle Stanley Arwood, for fifty-nine years.
Born September 29, 1920, in Elizabeth City, NC., she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah Perry and Mattie Baker Perry, she was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Arwood was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she was a member of Euclid Christian Church.
She is survived by a son, Patrick E. Arwood of San Diego, CA, two daughters, Mary K. Hensley and her husband Michael and Pamela A. Kent all of Lynchburg, five grandchildren, Kristal Sauls, David J. Kent, Annie Marie Seay, Christina M. Hensley, Katherine Hensley, and twelve great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 3, 2004, at Fort Hill Memorial Park, by Dr. Ed. Parrish, III., pastor of Euclid Christian Church.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, 7404 Timberlake Road, and at other times at the residence, 4317 Montgomery Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Euclid Christian Church, 2220 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, 24501
1920-2003
A beginning and an end, the years of Juanita Perry Arwood, but the important part is the dash. This represents the years that Juanita lived, loved, and laughed. Juanita’s zest for life was contagious and that wonderful sense of humor was the special gift shared freely with everyone Juanita met. The dash is the most important part of Juanita’s life, and the memories that fill our hearts are the gift Juanita gave to us!
