U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
John Gibbs Jr.
John Currie Gibbs Jr., 100 Brockton Place, died Friday, Aug. 9, 1996, in his residence, following several months of declining health.
Born Jan. 17, 1918, in Danville, he was a son of John Currie Gibbs and Janie Howard Gibbs.
On Nov. 15, 1946, he was married
to Sylvia Watson Gibbs, who survives.
He was a graduate of George Washington High School and North Carolina State University.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corp. for four years.
He was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, where he had served on the Board of Stewards.
Prior to his retirement in 1981, he was employed by Belk-Leggett Co. for 40 years. He was manager of the Danville Downtown Store and the Nor-Dan Store.
He was also past president of the Retail Merchants Association.
In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include a son, John C. Gibbs III of Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Sally G. Vick of Greensboro, N.C., and Susan G. Cumbey of Richmond; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday from Mount Vernon United Methodist Church by the Rev. John LeGault. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at Townes Funeral Home, and other times at the residence.
Hueard Lewis
VIRGINIA BEACH - A graveside service for Hueard Thomas Lewis, 88, 2916 Shipps Corner Road, will be conducted 2 p.m. today from Danville Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Luther Lemon.
He died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996, at Heritage Hall in Virginia Beach.
Born July 12, 1908, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Charlie Lewis and Osie Newby Lewis.
He was married
to Elaine D. Lewis, who survives.
During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by T&T Oil Company in Danville as manager.
In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include a stepdaughter, Martha Hamlett of Virginia Beach; two stepsons, Ronnie Hamlett of Virginia Beach and Jerry Hamlett of Roper, N.C.; two sisters, Louise Talbott and Pricie Whitt, both of Danville; a brother, Otis Lewis of Burlington, N.C.; and three stepgrandchildren.
Swicegood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Frances Mathews
A graveside service for Frances Mae Blackwell Mathews, 229 Wooding Avenue, will be conducted 11 a.m. today from Mountain View cemetery by the Rev. Paul Dana Blackwell.
She died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born July 9, 1922, in Altavista, she was a daughter of Auther E. Blackwell and Catherine Jordon Blackwell.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Dan River Inc. She was also a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Louise Walker and Helen George, both of Danville, and Sarah Baker of Lynchburg.
She was predeceased by her husband, Malin Obie Mathews, who died Oct. 9, 1971; and by a brother, Paul Wiseman Blackwell.
The family will receive friends at the residence of a sister, Louise Walker, 530 Kemper Road.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Norman McGaha
GAITHERSBURG, M.D. - Norman R. McGaha, of Gaithersburg, Md., died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Vincent McGaha.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce A. Terry of Mentone, Calif., and Brenda M. Eli of Morgantown, W.Va.; two sisters, Hazel Musgrove and Joan Grant; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday from De Vol Funeral Home, in Gaithersburg, Md. Interment will be in Arlington National cemetery.
The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Lila Allen
PETERSBURG - The funeral for Lila Mae Allen, 82, of the Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in Burkeville and formerly of Chatham, will be conducted 4 p.m. today from Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Rev. Edward L. Earl. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park.
She died Friday, August 9, 1996, in Hirman Davis Medical Center of Petersburg. She had been in declining health for several years, and in the hospital for two weeks.
Born May 3, 1914, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Alonza Allen and Sally Farthing Allen.
She spent her entire life in Pittsylvania County and Danville. She had worked in the sewing room of the Schoolfield Division of Dan River Inc. for more than 25 years. She was also a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Allie Neal Allen and William "Jack" Allen, both of Danville.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Frank Allen, Omer Allen, and Harry Allen; and by three sisters, Florence A. Hall, Nellie A. Nuckles and Cecil A. Giles.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Allen, 431 Lansbury Drive, and at the residence of Mildred Allen, Route 6, Chatham.
Holt Barksdale Sr.
The funeral for Holt Willis Barksdale Sr., 43, of 407 East Ave., will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home Chapel by Bishop William Yarbrough. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park.
He died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1996, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 5, 1953, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Nannie Louise Barksdale.
He was married
to Henrietta Barksdale, who survives.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Holt Willis Barksdale Jr. and Damar Barksdale, both of Danville; two daughters, Princess Barksdale and Nicole Barksdale, both of Danville; and a brother, Bernard Barksdale of Java.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
J. Haywood Crider
CHATHAM - The funeral for J. Haywood Crider, 73, 827 Evergreen Road, will be conducted 2 p.m. today from Chatham Christian Church by the Rev. Carson A. Dalton. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
He died Thursday, August 8, 1996, in Duke University Medical Center.
Born May 13, 1923, in Peytonsburg in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of John Henry Crider and Mabel Amos Crider.
He was married
to Hazel Amos Crider, who survives.
In 1959, he founded Crider Tire Service, and was active in the business with his sons.
He served on the Chatham Town Council from 1960-1970 and from 1990-1992. He served three terms as the mayor of Chatham from 1970-1976 and again from 1992 until the present.
He was a founding member of the Board of Directors of Pittsylvania Industrial Development Corp. He also served on the Board of Directors of Faith Home. He was a charter member and former president of Chatham Jaycees, and served as vice-president of Virginia Jaycees. He was also a former member of Chatham Volunteer Fire Department and past president of Cedars Country Club.
He was a founder and member of the first Board of Directors of Woodlawn Academy. He assisted in organizing the Chatham High School Cavalier Boosters Club, where he served as the first president.
For many years, he sponsored Little League, Sandy Koufax, and Mickey Mantle baseball teams.
In 1987, he was named Citizen of the Year by the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce.
He was also a member of Chatham Christian Church.
In addition to his wife of Chatham, survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth C. Knighton of Martinsville; two sons, Alvin R. Crider of Chatham and Jay Crider of Danville; two sisters, Virginia C. Forney and Phyllis C. East, both of Chatham; a brother, Carlton A. Crider of Gretna; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Scott Funeral Home of Chatham is in charge of arrangements.
John Edmunds
The funeral for John Hadrick Edmunds, 73, 237 Crosland Ave., will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday from Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Rev. Jimmy Pruitt. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park.
He died Thursday, August 8, 1996, in Danville Regional Medical Center, following six months of declining health.
Born March 1, 1923, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Edgar P. Edmunds and Mary Yeatts Edmunds.
On July 17, 1948, he was married
to Virginia Riddle Edmunds, who survives.
He was a retired farmer who spent most of his life in Pittsylvania County and Danville. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a former member of Southall Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife of Danville, survivors include a daughter, Bettie May of New Orleans; two brothers, George C. Edmunds of Danville and Kenneth M. Edmunds of Reidsville, N.C.; two sisters, Merle E. Puckett of Danville and Ruby E. Pressley of Ringgold; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers, E.P. Edmunds and William "Billy" N. Edmunds, and by a sister, Ruth E. Francis.
The family will receive friends 7:30-8:30 tonight at the funeral home, and other times at the residence.
John Gibbs Jr.
The funeral for John Currie Gibbs Jr., 78, of 100 Brockton Place, will be conducted 3 p.m. today from Mount Vernon United Methodist Church by the Rev. John LeGault. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.
He died Friday, August 9, 1996, in his residence, following several months of declining health.
Born Jan. 17, 1918, in Danville, he was a son of John Currie Gibbs and Janie Howard Gibbs.
On Nov. 15, 1946, he was married
to Sylvia Watson Gibbs, who survives.
He was a graduate of George Washington High School and North Carolina State University.
During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army Air Corps.
He was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, where he had served on the Board of Stewards.
Prior to his retirement in 1981, he was employed by Belk-Leggett Co. for 40 years. He was manager of the downtown Danville store and the Nor-Dan store.
He was also past president of the Retail Merchants Association.
In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include a son, John C. Gibbs III of Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Sally G. Vick of Greensboro, N.C., and Susan G. Cumbey of Richmond; and nine grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Graham
Jack D. Graham, 55, of 3168 Kerns Mill Road, Sutherlin, died Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 1996, at his residence after an eight-month decline in health.
Born June 8, 1941, in Danville, he was the son of Jack D. Graham Sr. and Mary Edwards Graham.
He was married
to Nancy Williams Graham on July 21, 1995.
He spent most of his life in Pittsylvania County, and had owned and operated Kathye's Jewelry & Pawn Shop in Reidsville, N.C., for 12 years.
He was a member of Riveroak Church of God.
Survivors, in addition to his mother of Sutherlin and his wife of the residence, includes one daughter, Lisa Graham Bivens of Ringgold; two sons, Jack D. Graham III of Reidsville and Charles Christopher Graham of the residence; one step daughter, Jessica Nicole Williams of the residence; one step son, Jason Paul Williams of the residence; one sister, Gayle Graham Ireson of Sutherlin; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riveroak Church of God by the Rev. Tim Hill. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at Swicegood Funeral Home 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, and other times will be at the residence.
'Bud' Nester
General Jackson "Bud" Nester, 57, of Route 1, Box 424, Cascade, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at his home.
He was born in Axton and was a self-employed painter.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Nester Lemons of Eden, N.C.; two sisters, Christine Slaughter and Gladys Martin, both of Axton; and one granddaughter.
The graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Monday in the Barker Family cemetery, Axton.
The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lemons, 1105 Lawson St., Eden, N.C.
Fair Funeral Home, Eden, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
