U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Viola Donald
Born: 11/10/1912
Died: 9/1/2002
Services: 2 p.m., Thu. September 5, 2002, at Fairview cemetery
Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wed. September 4, 2002, at Found and Sons Chapel
Viola Florence Donald, 89, of Culpeper died Sunday September 1, 2002 at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born November 10, 1912 in Orange County to the late Edward Jenkins and Martha Bell Jenkins. Mrs. Donald was a devoted church member and homemaker. Survivors include five sons, Loyce William Donald and his wife, Bonnie both of Montgomery, AL, Gene Thomas Donald and his wife, Beverly both of Fredericksburg, James Winfrey Donald of Alexandria, David Wayne Donald and his wife, Linda both of Hood, VA, and Roger Allen Donald and his wife, Ann both of Culpeper. Additional survivors one brother, James Jenkins of Culpeper, include sixteen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, William Winfrey Donald, one brother, Jesse Jenkins and three sisters, Ruby Beahm, Nora Beahm and Elizabeth Corbin. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 5, at 2 p.m. at Fairview cemetery with Pastor Archie Seale officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is in charge of the arrangments.
James Williams
Born: 3/23/1920
Died: 9/5/2002
Services: 11 a.m., Tue. September 10, 2002, at Nazareth Baptist Church
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m., Mon. September 9, 2002, at Found and Sons Chapel
James Hiawatha Williams departed this life September 5, 2002, at his home. He was born March 23, 1920 in Rappahannock County, VA to the late Charles H. and Maude Williams. James was educated in the Friends Boarding School in Manassas, VA. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Sunny Foundation Lodge #1897 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He worked at the foundry in Culpeper for many years before going to work for the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC where he retired after 30 plus years of service. James joined the Nazareth Baptist Church at a very early age where he had remained an active member until his health failed. He loved to sing and sang in many choirs and groups. He was devoted to the study of God's word and dedicated to worshipping God. Although we all loved him, God loved him best and called him home to eternal rest. He leaves to mourn his passing, a daughter, Maude Williams and her husband, James T. Williams both of Culpeper; two sons, Charles D. Williams and his wife, Frances Williams both of Centreville and James H. Williams, Jr. and his wife, Jann Williams both of Modesto, CA; and Ruth Williams of Washington, DC, mother of Maude and James. Additional survivors include four granddaughters, Katina Hunter of Culpeper, Kasha Williams and Jameelah Williams both of California and Ameshia Colbert of Bealeton; four grandsons, James T. Williams, Jr. of Culpeper, Timothy Williams of Castleton, Darnell Williams of Winchester and James Montrel of Modesto, CA; eleven great grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew and a host of dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Williams, Theodore Matthews, and Otha "Bill" Williams. The family will receive friends Monday, September 9, from 7t o 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 10, at 11 a.m. at Nazareth Baptist Church, in Boston with Rev. Howard R. Frye officiating. Interment will follow in Nazareth Baptist Church cemetery with honors provided by the Culpeper American Legion Post #330 and the Culpeper V.F.W. Post #2524. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements.
Velma Hull
Born: 9/9/1912
Died: 1/5/2003
Services: Private
Velma E. Hull, 90, of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Wilburn Gardens. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Mead of Fredericksburg; a brother, Paul Skrovanek of Ohio; a sister, Ann Rakaas of Binghamton, NY; two grandchildren, Dana Mark Mead of Stafford and Major Diane Humerick of Florida and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver. Funeral services will be private.
Joseph "J.B." Hudson, Jr.
Born: 7/27/1920
Died: 10/15/2002
Services: 11 a.m., Sat. October 19, 2002, at Culpeper Baptist Church
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m., Fri. October 18, 2002, at Found and Sons Chapel
Joseph Benton Hudson, Jr., of Culpeper, Virginia, age 82, died at his home on October 15, 2002. He was born July 27, 1920 in Slate Mills of Rappahannock County, Virginia, son of the late Joseph Benton Hudson and Hannah Norris Hudson. After graduating from Culpeper County High School in 1938, he attended the University of Richmond. He thereafter joined the Virginia State Police and served as a Trooper in the Keysville, Virginia area. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and subsequently served as a radar navigator on a B-29 Superfortress with the Sixth Bomb Group, 313th Wing, 20th Air Force. He flew 23 combat missions against the Japanese Empire and after the Japanese surrender, he continued flying missions, dropping supplies to Allied prisoners of war. For his service, he was awarded numerous campaign decorations, including the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve during the Korean War. Upon his return from World War II, he graduated from T. C. Williams School of Law and was admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court in October 1949. In the same year, he married
Nancy Jane Copenhaver, of Bristol, Virginia and joined Jackson Lee Fray to practice law with Fray & Hudson in Culpeper, Virginia. He practiced law with his firm 52 years, retiring in 2001. During his law career he also served as a member of the Culpeper Town Council, was a founding member of the Country Club of Culpeper, Inc., chaired the Seventh District Ethics Committee of the Virginia State Bar, served as a board member and later as Chairman of the Board of Jefferson Savings & Loan Association and also served on the statewide Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board. He was appointed by the Circuit Court of Culpeper County to serve as Commissioner of Accounts for Culpeper County from 1985 to 2000. He was for many years, and until his passing, an active participant and ardent supporter of the Commemorative Air Force, an association devoted to the preservation and teaching of the history of United States World War II military aircraft. For the past twelve years he frequently flew across the country on "Fifi", the only airworthy B-29 still in existence. He gave much of his time and resources over the years to help young people understand the sacrifices of World War II veterans. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, William Francis Hudson and his stepdaughter, Katherine J. Martin. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hart Hudson, his son Joseph Benton Hudson III and wife Myriam, of Reva, Virginia, his son Robert Copenhaver Hudson and wife Ann, of Culpeper, Virginia, his grandchildren, Joseph Benton Hudson IV, Erin Laine Hudson, Robert Copenhaver Hudson, Jr., Anna Wade LeCount Hudson, his step-children, Norman Blake Martin III and wife Diana, Anthony Hart Martin and wife Mary Helen, Kimberly Ann Martin, Patricia Martin Bunch and husband Jeff and his step-grandchildren, Alexander B. Martin, Harrison H. Martin, Macon N. Martin, Madison H. Martin and Payton Kimberly Bunch. The family will receive friends at Found & Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper, Virginia on Friday, October 18, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A church service will be held at the Culpeper Baptist Church on West Street, Culpeper, Virginia, on Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at the Masonic cemetery, in the Town of Culpeper. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Commemorative Air Force, Inc., B-29/B-24 Squadron, P. O. Box 61945, Midland, Texas 79711, or to a charity of your choice.
Hilda Dahlen
Born: 5/11/1919
Died: 9/30/2002
Services: Friday, October 4, 2002 at Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church at 10:00 am
Visitation: None
Hilda Goode Dahlen, 83, of Stafford died on Monday, September 30, 2002 at Mary Washington Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Smith of Reston and Paula and son-in-law, Ken Hatton of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Adam Smith of Brookline, Massachusetts, and Patrick Smith of Brooklyn, New York, Beth and Ted Hatton of Kalamazoo; a sister, Lula Winfree of Richmond and a sister - in - law, Ina A. Dahlen of St. Paul, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dahlen. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2002 at Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at 1:30 pm, in Mt. Herman Baptist Church cemetery, Mosely, Virginia. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Habitat for Humanity, 4451 First Place So., Arlington, VA 22204. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements.
Dora Wright
Born: 1/20/1917
Died: 9/8/2002
Services: Friday, September 13, 2002 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Frederickburg at 10:00 am
Visitation: Friday, September 13, 2002 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel from 9:00-10:00 am
Mrs. Dora E. Wright, 85 of Spotsylvania died Sunday September 8. A lifelong homemaker, she enjoyed sewing and was an artist. She was preceded in death by her husband, police officer Herbert Wright. She is survived by three daughters Darlene J. Newberger and Kay Martin both of Spotsylvania, and Gayle Strauss of Encinitas, CA; a son Herbert T. Wright, Jr. of Sandpoint, Idaho; ten grandchildren Steve and Bryan Greer, Donna Williams, Michael and Robert Newberger, Sharon Bergmann, Christie, April, Kimberly, and Joey; Many great-grandchildren; and a brother Smith Tiller of Jacksonville, FL. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 13, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels of Fredericksburg. Interment will take place at Quantico National cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Florine Smith
Born: 2/9/1920
Died: 11/30/2002
Services: 2 p.m., Tue. December 3, 2002, at Amissville Baptist Church
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m., Mon. December 2, 2002, at Found and Sons Chapel
Florine Evelyn Smith, 82, of Amissville, died Saturday, November 30, 2002, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born February 9, 1920 in Viewtown to the late George Ernest Dodson and Neva Florence Nicholson Dodson. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Juanita E. Smith, and a son, Dan R. Smith, both of Amissville. She is also survived by three grandchildren, David R. Smith, LaDeana Smith, and Christy Hensley, and nine great-grandchildren, Danny, Tiffany, Joshua, Connor, Amanda, Alyssa, Brishen, Savion, and Melissa. Additional survivors include three great-great-granchildren, Mckenzie, Logan, and Ethan, one sister, Mattie Hackley, of Amissville, and two brothers, Robert M. Dodson, of Bealton, and Milton L. Dodson, of Grand Junction, CO. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Russell Clarence Smith, and a son, David Russell Smith. She is also preceded in death by five sisters, Nellie Nicholson, Mae Settle, Bertie Hackley, Gladys Mozingo and Neda Scott, and four brothers, Jack, Thomas, Eugene and Acrey Dodson. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 2, 2002, from 7-9 p.m. at Found & Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at 2p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church with Dr. Edward Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Amissville Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers named are, Tony Dodson, Miguel Rojas, Harvey Tharp, Dennis Dodson, Danny Hayzlett, and Charles Hackley. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Amissville Baptist Church, 776 Viewtown Rd. Amissville, Va. 20106. Found & Sons Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Mabel Johnson
Born: 5/29/1924
Died: 11/24/2002
Services: 3 p.m., Sat. November 30, 2002, at Found and Sons Chapel
Visitation: One hour prior to the service
Mable Merford Johnson of Washington, DC, suddenly went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 24, 2002. She was born May 29,1924 in Norman, Virginia to the late James Clifford and Nancy Bell Williams. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack Johnson; One son, Jack and his wife Julia Johnson of Arlington; Five daughters, Carrie Robinson of Capital Heights, Maryland; Laverne C. Johnson Adams, of Rixeyville, Virginia, Gloria Mae McNeill of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Nancy Jacquelyn Johnson and Patricia Ann Johnson, both of Washington, DC. Mrs. Johnson is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close loved ones. She is also survived by four sisters, Lottie White, Lillian White, Alice White and Loretta Straughter. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy L. Staunton; one sister, Mildred Haynes and five brothers, James, Archie, John and Charlie Williams The family will receive friends Saturday, November 30 at 2:00 pm at Found and Sons Chapel. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 30, at 3:00 pm at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William Tillman and Rev. Carter officiating. Internment will follow at Beulah Baptist Church cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph Laskowski
Born: 6/3/1929
Died: 9/15/2002
Services: Thursday, September 19, 2002 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg at 10:00 am
Visitation: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel from 7:00-9:00 pm
Joseph D. "Ski" Laskowski, 73 of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at home. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Laskowski was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the military for over 20 years. His military career began with the United States Marine Corps and concluded with the Air Force where he earned the rank of Master Sergeant. During that period, he served as a Presidential bodyguard for Dwight D. Eisenhower. After his retirement from the military, Mr. Laskowski moved to Fredericksburg and was employed by Oscar Tate Buick/Pontiac for over 15 years. Survivors include Evelyn Joyce Laskowski, his wife of over 47 years; four sons, Dennis K. Davis, Joseph T. Laskowski, David C. Laskowski, and Michael C. Laskowski and a daughter Sandra A. Covington all of Spotsylvania. He is also survived by a brother, Ray Lance of South Euclid, Ohio, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Tommy Jordan, Guy McCook, Michael Kujawski, James Maher III, James Harper and Jeff Sale. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 18, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The funeral will be held on Thursday, September 19, at the funeral home at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Theodore Follin, Jr.
Born: 11/14/1923
Died: 2/28/2003
Services: 11 a.m., Mon. March 3, 2003, at Found and Sons Chapel
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Sun. March 2, 2003, at Found and Sons Chapel
Theodore Davis Follin, Jr., 79, of Culpeper, VA, formerly of Fairfax, VA died Friday, February 28, 2003, at his home. He was born November 14, 1923 in Lincoln, VA to the late Theodore Follin and Stella Moreland Follin. Mr. Follin is survived by his wife, Dessie M. Follin of Culpeper, one son, Theodore D. Follin, III, one daughter, Sharon D. Jacobs, two brothers, Ira Gordon Follin of Woodstock, VA and E. Lynn Follin of Brunswick, MD, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Follin "Ted" was previously the owner of Ted Follin's Towing in Fairfax, VA. He also owned Opal Truck and Equipment in Opal. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Found and Sons Chapel. Interment will be private. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements.
Shane Jenkins
Born: 12/10/1988
Died: 2/27/2003
Services: 1 p.m., Mon. March 3, 2003, at Bible Baptist Church, Culpeper.
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m., Sun. March 2, 2003, at Found and Sons Chapel
Shane Andrew Jenkins, 14, of Midland departed this life on Thursday, February 27, 2003 to be with our heavenly Father. He was born December 10, 1988 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Shane was a member of Sommerville Youth Ruritan. He enjoyed and was active in wrestling. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Jenkins, his sister, Wendy Pullen, and two brothers, Joe Pullen and James Smith, and a grandmother, Ruth Nicholson, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include one aunt, Debbie Fincham, two uncles, Steve and Wayne Nicholson, a niece, Carlee Lawson, and a nephew, Kanon Pullen. He is also survived by two close cousins, Rocky and Amy Fincham, numerous other relatives, and several friends at Sommerville Youth Home. Shane is preceded in death by his father, Jesse J. Jenkins, and hiw grandfather, Carl R. Nicholson. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 2, 2003 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. A funeral survice will be held on Monday, March 3, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Fincham and Allen Dickerson officiating. Reverend Billy Scott will provide the eulogy. Interment will follow in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis Kilby, Rocky Fincham, Richard Lawson, Scott Tucker, Mike Riley and Eric Castelar. Alternate pallbearer will be James Smith. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements.
