U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
MINOR
Margaret Louise Archer Minor of Chesterfield died January 28, 2002. She was born April 28, 1911 in Petersburg, Va., daughter of the late Edward Peterson Archer and Gracie Childs Archer, widow of James Coleman Minor Jr. They had lived in Gloucester and New Kent, where they operated B.W. Graves Store until his death. She was baptized at Branches Baptist Church and at her death had been a member of Central Baptist Church for 29 years. At Central, she was a member of the Carrie Stein Bible Class, Joy Ministries and the Marjorie Bailey Circle. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bessie A. Livesay and Anniebelle L. Archer; and brothers, Willie T. Archer and George W. Archer. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Frances Caroline Currin; three nieces, Dolores L. Bryant of Kitty Hawk, N.C., Grace A.
Jones of Matoaca and Marie A. Canoles of Enon; two nephews, George E. Archer Sr. and Gerald Wayne Archer, both of Matoaca; three great-nieces and two great-nephews; loving friends, Joyce Tiller, Peggy Elmore, Elva Marmann and Barb Marmann, Tom and Frances Caffrey, Mary Ann Burroughs, Naomi Trimmer; and Sunday School teacher, Rose Marie Cooper. The family will receive friends at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd.. on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. Interment 1 p.m., Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. DIGNITY MEMORIAL WWW,WOODYFUNERALHOME,COM
MORRIS
Ronald G. Morris of Richmond, formerly of New York, died Friday, January 25, 2002 at home. He was a disabled veteran. He is survived by daughter, Terri Brooks; son, Jason Morris; mother, Virginia Morris; two sisters, Ralphene Chamberlain and Linda Hoffman; one brother, Ralph Morris; one grandchild, Bubba Brooks. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 29, 1 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
OLIVER
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Oliver, of Richmond, departed this life Friday, January 25, 2002. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Oliver. She is survived by four daughters, LaVern Gilliam, Gwen Mayo, Pamela Mosley and Rhonda Johnson; two sons, Edward Oliver Jr. and Darryl Lee Oliver; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one brother; four sisters; two daughters-in-law, Deborah Oliver and Margaret Ann Oliver; four sons-in-law, Harold Gilliam, Terry Mayo, Jerry Mosley and Louis Johnson; two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; among them a special friend, Junius Brooks. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 1 p.m. Chicago Avenue Baptist Church, 2331 Broad Rock Blvd. Rev. Helen Edwards, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Relatives and friends attending funeral services assemble at the church Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
OUTLAND
Edward Rowe Outland, 63, of Varina, died Sunday, January 27, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Morrison Outland; one daughter, Cary S. Outland; two sons, D. Rowe Outland and John E. "Jay" Outland and his wife, Charlotte; and two granddaughters, Alison and Mary Katherine. Mr. Outland was the owner of Laburnum Financial Services, a life member of the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad and retired from Reynolds Metals. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, 811 West Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Services provided by Nelsen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenfh.com.
PATTERSON
Della M. Patterson, 83, of Richmond, passed away January 27, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George W. Patterson Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Mary L. Johns and Gloria J. Pender; five sons, George W. Jr., Thomas L., Charles W., John R., and Bryan E. Patterson; 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Patterson retired from Reynolds Metals with 30 years service. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and where funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220.
PRICE
Ivonia Melton Price, 93, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 27, 2002. She was preceded in death by her son, Harry N. Price Jr. She is survived by two grandchildren, Robert R. Price, Cynthia P. Kouri; two great-granchildren, Christopher and Melissa Kouri. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meadows Nursing Center of Goochland.
REYNOLDS
Charles B. Reynolds, 88, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a former employee of the City of Richmond, died January 25, 2002. Mr. Reynolds was a charter and life member of the Air Force Association (AFA) and a recipient of the AFA Medal of Merit. He was a life member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a supporter of the Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Northminster Baptist Church. He was married to Sue Reynolds who predeceased him. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond, 3400 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. 23227. A memorial service will be held at Northminster Baptist Church Sunday, February 3, 2002 at 3 p.m.
RICHARDS
Rhonda Gail Richards of Chesterfield died Sunday, January 27, 2002. Mrs. Richards was employed by E.I. duPont. She is survived by her mother, Shasta Gail Hopson of Colonial Heights; two brothers, Jeff Hendrick and wife, Karen of Saltville, Va. and Tracy Hopson of Colonial Heights; and niece and nephew, Dana and Dustin Hendricks. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
SPENCE
Edward Carlton "Tee" Spence Sr., 92, died January 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Nell Mitchell Spence of Emporia; a daughter, Joyce S. Edwards of Boykins; a son, Edward C. Spence Jr. of Smithfield, N.C.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Gardens of Emporia Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Echols Funeral Home-Emporia Tuesday (tonight) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials in the form of contributions to the Calvary Baptist Church.
SWINSON
Claudie Horace Swinson, age 80, of Richmond, died on Sunday, January 27, 2002. He was the widower of Janet M. Swinson. Survivors include his children, Charles E. Swinson, Lewis I. Swinson, Cheryle A. Miller, Robert T. Swinson, Carol L. Davis, William B. Swinson, Audra L. Swinson and Shawn E. Swinson; four brothers, Hallie D., Paul D., Roy Lee and Albert T. Swinson; five sisters, Lucille S. Swartz, Gladys S. Harrison, Alma Dean Hamby, Lorraine S. Sheppard and Daisy Bell Morris; 17 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one expected great-grandchild. Mr. Swinson was a member of Chippenham Church of Christ and was retired from DGSC after 15 years of service. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219.
THOMPSON
Mary T. Thompson, 68, of 19919 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, Va., died January 26, 2002 at Greensville Memorial Hospital, Emporia, Va. She was born November 2, 1933 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Willie T. and Bessie
Smith Thompson. She received her early education and high school diploma from the Nelson County Public School System. She graduated from St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Va., and received her Master's degree from Longwood College, Farmville, Va. She was a devoted teacher for 37 years in the Brunswick County School System. She was an active member in the St. Paul's Memorial Chapel and numerous civic and social organizations. She was preceded in death by her brother, Fred D. Thompson Sr.; and sister, Shirley M. Thompson. She is survived by Tenus F. Thompson, her devoted husband of 43 years; son, Tenus F. "Tommy" Thompson Jr.; daughter, Paula C. Thompson; granddaughter, Kelly M. Thompson; grandson, Reginald G. Thompson; one sister, Myrtle B. Thompson; and a number of nieces, nephews, in-laws and other relatives and friends. A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 30 at St. Paul's Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceville, Va. with interment in the church cemetery. A wake will be held Tuesday, January 29 at Brown's Memorial Chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. with public viewing from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Flowers can be sent to Brown's Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, Va. or contributions may be made in Mrs. Thompson's memory to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
THOMPSON
Mildred Anne Thompson, 64, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 27, 2002. She is survived by her devoted husband, George; two sons, Ronald Page Simms and his wife, Rhonda of Alabama, Thomas Glenn Thompson and his wife, Lisa of Richmond, Connie Goneau and her husband, Andre of North Carolina, Donald W. Thompson and Debra Lynn Boshell of Alabama; two sisters, Mary Butler and Ruby Walker; two brothers Bobby and Louis Dunivan; five grandchildren, Thomas G. Thompson Jr., Andre' Goneau Jr., Ronald Page Simms Jr., Jaremy Page Simms, and Christopher Dion Simms. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. and where services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday with interment at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
TWITTY
Eunice Harris Twitty, age 94, died on Saturday, January 26, 2002. She is survived by her granddaughters, Diane, Eunice, Denise and Danita Coles; grandsons, Timothy Coles and Carroll Perry; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Raymond Harris; a devoted niece, Vivian Holmes; other relatives, among them one devoted, Clarence Hill, and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St., where the family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. Remains will lie in state Wednesday 12 noon at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 28th and R Streets, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Rev. Sylvester
Smith officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
WEST
Joseph J. West of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Joan W. West; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah W. and Joseph P. Gordon and a grandaughter Leah Joan Gordon. Mr. West was an Army veteran of WWII. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The American Heart Association. DIGNITY MEMORIAL WWW,WOODYFUNERALHOME,COM
WHITE
Mrs. Carolyn B. White of Richmond departed this life Monday, January 28, 2002. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral notice later.
WILLIAMS
Lucy Barbour Williams, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2002. Lucy was a member of Parrish Hill Baptist Church and the Young at Heart Club in Charles City, Va. She was preceded in death by her sons, Donald W. and Cyril B. Dobson. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Johnnie A.
Williams of Charles City; three daughters, Linda Charity (Melvin) and Iona Dobson of Richmond and Claudette Woodson (William) of Williamsburg, Va.; three stepchildren; six grandchildren, Montrese Dobson and Cyril Charity of Alexandria, Va., Carey Charity, Marcus Dobson, LaTorsha Davis and Torski Arnold of Richmond; one great-grandchild, Cyril Charity Jr. of California; two brothers, Spencer Barbour of Charles City and Westmore Barbour of Richmond; two sisters, Lillian
Smith of East Orange, N.J. and Mary Patterson of Charles City; three uncles, five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St. Remains will lie in state Wednesday 12 noon at Parrish Hill Baptist Church, Rt. 5, Charles City County, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Dr. E. Walter Anderson officiating. Burial church cemetery.
WILLIS
Dallas Douglas "Jimmy" Willis, 80, of Richmond and LaBelle, Fla., died Monday, January 28, 2002. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances E. Willis; and is survived by a son, Chris Willis and his wife, Debra; a cousin, Cecil Goodall; a grandson, Brian Willis; two great-grandchildren, Darion and Christopher Willis; two stepgrandchildren, Nicholas and Edward Cobb. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. Entombment Oakwood Cemetery. DIGNITY MEMORIAL WWW,WOODYFUNERALHOME,COM
