U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
CLARK
Elliot J. Clark Sr., 86, of the 1600 block of Old Donation Pkwy., Virginia Beach, died May 31, 2001 at his residence. He was born in Springfield, Mass., and was the widower of Helen V. Clark. He was a Master Sargeant in the United States Army for 23 years. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Helen C. and Kenneth R.
Johnson of Virginia Beach; four sons, Elliot J. Clark Jr. and his wife, Susan M. of Richmond, Robert T. Clark and his wife, Katherine of Corvallis, Oregon, Charles A. Clark and his wife, Tara C. of San Diego, Calif. and Stephen J. Clark of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Arlene Tellier of Detroit, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 3 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Hollomon-
Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Virginia Beach is handling the services.
COOPER
James Edward Cooper, retired traveling salesman and businessman formerly of Clarksville, Va., died at Westminster-Canterbury in Richmond Thursday, May 31, 2001, at the age of 97. Mr. Cooper traveled for 40 years through Virginia and North Carolina for the Turner-White Casket Co. of Winston-Salem, N.C. He was also co-owner of the Clarksville Furniture Co. and Watkins Cooper Funeral Home, now Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, of Clarksville. He was active in real estate development around Buggs Island Lake in the lake's early years. Mr. Cooper was born December 23, 1903, the son of Williamson Lee and Geneva Albright Cooper of Graham, N.C. He attended North Carolina State College in Raleigh, N.C. An active member of Clarksville Presbyterian Church, he served as an officer and teacher for many years. He was a member of the North Carolina Salesmen's Association, serving as president during one period. Mr. Cooper was a member of the Adonitam Lodge, No. 149 AF&AM, Oxford, N.C., and Acca Temple A.A.O.N.S.M. of Richmond, and the Clarksville Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, the former Charlotte Watkins, native of Oxford, N.C.; three daughters, Jacquelyn Cooper Adams of Williamsburg, Gwendolyn Cooper Wamsley of Richmond and Charlotte Cooper Gregory of Havre de Grace, Md.; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home in Clarksville on Saturday, June 2, 2001, at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service on Saturday at 2 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Charlotte Watkins Cooper Endowment Fund of Westminster-Canterbury Foundation, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227; or to the Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, Va. 23927.
DAY
Owens Litchfield Day "Scrapper", 86, of Richmond, died on May 31, 2001. He was born in Waynesboro, Va. on June 28, 1914 as the youngest child of Samuel Thompson Day and Leta Ferguson Day. During his schooling in Waynesboro he was successful academically and excelled on the athletic field, playing every sport and serving as captain of the teams. In 1937 he graduated with a degree in business administration from VPI and SU, earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa, an honorary fraternity for leadership. He was also a member of the cadet corps. His nickname "Scrapper" originated from his athletic prowess of quickness and agility, as he played varsity basketball and baseball, serving as baseball captain for the 1937 team. During the summertime he played semi-pro baseball in a Richmond league. Starting in the personnel office for DuPont in Waynesboro, then being transferred to Denver, Colorado, Mr. Day was moved to the Richmond DuPont plant where he served over 38 years before his retirement in 1975. During World War II he was a U.S. Army captain, serving in North Africa and Italy. For over 60 years, Mr. Day has been a member of Boulevard United Methodist Church where he has been a choir member, soloist, Sunday School teacher, and a member of the administrative board. He has served as a board member for Flint Homes, an active supporter of the Methodist Children's Home, a 20 year volunteer with Meals-On-Wheels, a member of CFO (a Christian organization), and the Emmaus Community. As an avid golfer, Mr. Day has the distinction of making three holes-in-one and was the Senior Champion at Willow Oaks Country Club in 1977. He and his late wife were members of several bird watching clubs in the Richmond area. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Annette "Polly" Hawkes Day, who died in 1996. He is survived by his son, Frank V. Wilson of Richmond; three grandchildren, Christine and Ed Ivie of Orlando, Florida, Mark Litchfield and Roxanne Wilson of Richmond, Virginia and Andrew Blaine Wilson of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Brooke Ivie of Orlando. Other survivors are his brother-in-law, Waddy Allnut of Richmond; his nephew, William Overton Day Jr. and Shirley of Waynesboro; his niece, Nancy Day Anderson Haga and Ralph of Farmville. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave, Richmond, Va., where the family will receive friends on Friday, June 1, 3 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, June 2, 2 to 4 p.m., and where services will be conducted on Sunday, June 3 at 2 p.m. Interment at Grace United Methodist Church in Wilsons, Virginia at 4 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Boulevard United Methodist Church, 321 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Va. or to Victor Torres: New Life For Youth, Richmond, Va.
ELLETT
Eugenia Hay Ellett, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2001. She was born in Greensboro, N.C., the daughter of Adolph McClary Hay and Annie Kime Hay. She was retired from Children Inc. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Ellett Underwood; two sons, John Hay Ellett and Timothy Fields Ellett; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one nephew and his wife, Randy and Charlotte Ridgeley. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at Belmont United Methodist Church, 3510 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23234. Rev. Jeff Mickle officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Belmont United Methodist Church or the Richmond SPCA.
FORD
Eli I. Ford Jr., age 48, of Richmond, died May 30, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Alice E. Ford; three daughters, Alice Marie Ford, Joyce Ann Lilly and Bonnie Lee Ford; his father, Eli I. Ford Sr.; a brother, Gerald W. Ford; two sisters, Bonnie Lee Ford Felton and Barbara Jean Ford Siebert. Graveside service at Washington Memorial Park, 1 p.m., Saturday. Remains rest at the B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
FORD
Departed this life May 29, 2001, Deacon Queen Esther Ford of Lexington Ct., formerly of 1928 Rosewood Ave., a retired Richmond Public Schools teacher. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Grace Ingram; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 2600 Idlewood Ave., where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time, Rev. Lawrence Samuels officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family, friends and organizations, assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
GAY
Isam Gordon "Ike" Gay, 67, of Victoria, Va., died Wednesday, May 30, 2001. He was born in Gumberry, N.C., son of the late, Robert Bennett Gay and the late Hilda Bruce Gay. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a Fireman First Class aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Randolph. He was a graduate of Victoria High School and Chowan College. He was a retired engineer with the Norfolk Southern Corp., local chairman of the United Transportation Union, member of Lunenburg County VFW Post 9954 and Victoria Masonic Lodge No. 304 and Royal Arch Chapter No. 66. He was a member of the Victoria United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Mountcastle Gay; two daughters, Rhonda Lynn Gay of Colonial Heights, Natalie Elizabeth Gay of Victoria; a son, Stephen Gordon Gay of Tampa, Fla.; one granddaughter, Madeline Elizabeth Holder of Colonial Heights; two sisters, Annie Lucille Bragg and Martha Lee White; two brothers, James Oscar Gay and Calvin Bennett Gay, all of Victoria; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Stancil Gay. The family will receive friends Friday (today) at Staples Funeral Home, Victoria, Va. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Victoria. Memorial contributions may be made to the Victoria Fire and Rescue Squad or the Victoria United Methodist Church.
GRAY
Willie Moore Krausse Gray, 102, of Richmond, widow of Spott C. Krausse and Cecil Gray, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001. She is survived by her son, Spott C. Krausse Jr. and his wife, Christine B. Krausse of Richmond; stepdaughter, Ellen Gray Anderson and her husband, Emmett Anderson of Memphis, Tenn.; stepson, John C. Gray and his wife, Anne Gray of Williamsburg; sister, Valera M. McLarty of High Point, N.C.; nine grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gray was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 1 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home.
GREEN
Departed this life May 28, 2001, in Baltimore, Md., George
Green Sr., formerly of Goochland Co., Va. He is survived by two daughters, Lorna Smallwood and Marsha Nowlin; four sons, Robert and George
Green Jr., Ricky and Demetrius Howell; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; host of cousins; two daughters-in-law, Joan T. and Cora Green; one sister-in-law, Lillian Anderson; one son-in-law, Leroy Nowlin; one brother-in-law, Simuel Talley; and other relatives and friends, among them, Esther Brooks and Lena Statton. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., First Baptist Church Manakin, where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time, Rev. Edward Connell (pastor) officiating. Interment Quioccasin Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
GULIANO
Joseph K. Guliano, age 78, of Richmond. Funeral notice later. K L JORDAN
GUNZBURG
Gertrude "Trudy" "Oma" Gunzburg died on May 30, 2001, in Stamford, Conn. Born June 16, 1914 in London, England, she was a nurse during WWII and later had a career in retail in Richmond, Virginia. But as all of her family agree, her biggest accomplishments in life were her roles as wife, mother and grandmother. Her devotion to her beloved husband, Ernest, and children, Frank and Mary, highlighted her life. She was "the" most extraordinary wife and mother. Her positive attitude and inner strength reflected her spirit which will live on with her cherished grandchildren, Win and Tori, Lisa, Eli, Avi, Ari, Menachem, and Meira. She is survived by her children, Dr. Frank Gunzburg and his wife, Sandy of Baltimore, Maryland and Mary Vitkowsky of Greenwich, Conn. Also surviving are her eight grandchildren; two sisters, Bea Lucas of Baton Rouge, La. and Frieda Lowenthal of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a brother, Ken Hyde of San Francisco, Calif. Also surviving are her two sisters-in-law, Margot Reeves of Warrenton, Va. and Hilda Dumier of Washington, D.C. who were like sisters to her. Funeral services were held at Sol Levinson Funeral Home in Baltimore, Maryland.
HARRELL
Annie Trent Harrell, 73, of Richmond, died May 30, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Creech Harrell and is survived by three daughters, Ruth McCray, Elizabeth Rainer and Phyllis Thompson; a son, Frederick Creech Harrell Jr.; a brother, Dan Trent; two sisters, Ruth Forgue and Georgia Jenkins; six grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday with interment Dale Memorial Park.
McSHINE
Sheila McShine, 73, former employee of M.C.V. Hospitals, entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 29, 2001. She leaves to mourn seven siblings, five children, 11 grandchildren, and many more friends and family. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home where her family will receive friends Friday (tonight), 7 to 8 p.m. After 10 a.m. Saturday, her remains will rest in Thirty-First Street Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Dr. Darrell Rollins officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery.
NICELY
Virginia Deisher Nicely of Chesterfield died Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at Chippenham Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Nicely Sr. and all of her siblings. She is survived by three sons, James L. Jr., Paul and Benny Joe and his wife, Evelyn, all of Chesterfield; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lucy and Nicky Cooke of Chesterfield, Janice and Robert Taylor of Amelia, Jane and Monte Brackenridge of Clifton Forge and Sandra and Ronnie Wheeler of Matoaca; sister-in-law, Frankie Deisher of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be nephews and husbands of nieces. Funeral services will be held tonight, Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home with the family receiving friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 2, at 2 p.m. at the Central Advent Christian Cemetery in Alleghany County on Rt. 60. The Rev. William O. Dillard Jr. will officiate at both services.
PENNINGTON
Mr. Louis E. Pennington Sr., age 85, of
Johnson City, Tenn., passed away on May 21, 2001, in the
Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Jeffersonville, Ind., January 19, 1916. He was the son of Pinckney Andrew Pennington and Marie Alice Lynch Pennington. He was retired from Reynolds Aluminum in Richmond, Va., following a 40 year tenure with the company. He was a 55 year member of the Masonic Order. Memorialization was by cremation handled by Snyders Crematorium in
Johnson City, with a family service to be held in the Woodlake United Methodist Church, 6601 Woodlake Village Pkwy., Midlothian, Va., at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 15. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Naomi T. Pennington; and his late wife, Gladys L. Pennington. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John
Foster of Chipley, Fla.; daughter, Sharon LeRette and special friend, Horace S. Duke of
Johnson City, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Louis E. Pennington Jr. and Paula of Lutz, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Mark A. and Winnie Pennington of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Diane E. Pennington of Mahopac, N.Y.; and son and daughter-in-law, Kent C. and Becky Pennington of Richmond, Va.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
SCOTT
Departed this life May 29, 2001, Miss Benita Yvette Scott. She was preceded in death by her father, Ashby Scott; and sister, Ashley Scott. She is survived by three sons, Tavarus D. and Taquarn L. White and Anthony Scott; devoted mother, Virnette Jackson; sister, Violet Scott; a brother, Allen Andrews; grandmother, Julia Woodley; a devoted niece, Keyonta Scott; three nephews, Terrance, Terrell and Lavar Scott; a great-nephew, Tavarus Scott; five aunts, and one uncle; and other relatives and friends, among them, Junius White, Larry Hill, Dewayne Johnson, Carolyn Allen, Cynthia Mayo, Elizabeth Elam, a devoted Dorcas Pollard; and a devoted godmother, Ella Battle. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2 at 1 p.m., Rev. James Ryan officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
