U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
DAVIS
Ethel Y. Davis, 100, of Richmond, died Saturday, August 3, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; and daughter, Lucille D. Moffitt. She is survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Hoy, John Raymond Moffitt and Ed Moffitt; seven great-grandchildren, Chris, Kari, Michael, Kevin and Andy Hoy, J.D. and Elizabeth Moffitt; one great-great-grandson, Liam Hoy; and son-in-law, John Moffitt. Mrs. Davis was a faithful member of Westhampton United Methodist Church. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday in Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
EPPS
Frank W. Epps, 89, of Ashland, went to be with his Lord Saturday, August 3, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bessie W. Epps; a daughter, Joyce and her husband, Barry Katzin of Ashland; a son, Danny G. Epps of Richmond; a stepdaughter, Kay Madison of Ruther Glen; a brother, Everett Epps of Ashland; four sisters, Thelma Bailey, Dorothy Hicks, Eula Hicks and Evelyn Hawkins, all of Rogersville, Tenn.; also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Epps was a member of Winns Baptist Church and the Ashland Moose Lodge. Friends may call at the Reid Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m., and where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to Bon Secours Hospice. REID FUNERAL HOME DIGNITY (804) 798-8369
FIELDS
Warner Lee Fields entered into eternal rest August 2, 2002 in Richmond. He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife, Mamie Fields; his beloved daughter, Josephine Loretta; a son-in-law, Louis T. Stith of New Jersey. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Fields; two brothers, Fred and Oliver Stith, both of Richmond; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 1 p.m. from the Second Baptist Church, 1400 Idlewood Ave., by the Rev. Dr. James H. Harris, pastor. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Professional services entrusted to Engram Funeral Home, Courtland, Va.
FUQUA
Evelyn Florence Bolda Fuqua, 82, died on Saturday, August 3, 2002. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 3, 1920. One of seven children and the oldest daughter, she helped care for her parents and brothers and sister. During WWII, she joined the U.S. Navy. She married Henry Hartman Fuqua in 1944. A Williamsburg resident for over forty years, she was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed crafts and volunteer work at St. Bede's Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband in 1997, she will be deeply missed by her daughters, Barbara Ann Fuqua of Williamsburg, and Deborah Jean Fuqua of Richmond. Much beloved by her family and friends, she will be remembered for her humor, strength, resilience, and cheerful disposition, especially in the face of adversity. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bede's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Williamsburg Branch Office, 263 McLaws Circle, Suite 203, Williamsburg, Va. 23185; Hospice Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy., Williamsburg, Va 23188; or the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 965780, Washington, D.C. 20077-7685. Arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home, Williamsburg. NELSEN FUNERAL HOME REGISTER CONDOLENCES WWW.NELSENFH.COM
GOUDE
Lillian Rosalie Goude, age 68, of Drakes Branch, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, at her home surrounded by her family. Surviving are her husband, J.H. Goude Jr.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Belinda and John Chapman, Trudie and Ben Randolph; one son, Joe Goude and fiancee, Karen Heaphy; four grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Nell Waller and Betty Faye Hall; one brother, Tommy Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2002, in Ash Camp Baptist Church, with interment in Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 6.
HARRIS
Departed this life August 4, 2002, Martha Harris of Montpelier, Va. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. McCarthy, Director.
HARTSEL
Margaret (Buckey) Baxter Harrison Hartsel, of Hopewell, Va., passed away Sunday, August 4, 2002. She was born in Petersburg, Va., the daughter of the late Morrice Linwood Baxter and V. Margaret
Williams Baxter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Warren Harrison. Mrs. Hartsel was the president and owner of Harrison Tire Service of Hopewell for over 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Norman Eugene Hartsel; daughters, Holly Harrison Davis and husband, Ronald Eric Davis, Jan Harrison Minetree and husband, Mark Everett Minetree; grandchildren, Preston Harrison Davis, Jonathon Tyson Davis and Cole Harrison Minetree. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Edwin Morris Betts Jr. and Mrs. Robert L. Spivey, all of Petersburg. Graveside services will be held at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. on August 7, 2002. Those who wish to make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may do so to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
HAYNES
Lonnie Ragland Haynes, 75, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Glen Allen, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 2, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife, Gerry E. Haynes; two daughters and their husbands, Mary (Cathy) and Luis Paniagua, Brenda and Craig Griffith; stepdaughter and husband, Debbie and Dennis Weaver; sister, Mary S. Ruess; and family members; and best friends, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Mechanicsville. The family will receive friends Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn.
HEILMAN
Nancy J. Heilman, age 66, of The Hermitage at Cedarfield, passed away into eternal life on Friday, August 2, 2002. Survivors include her husband, Robert D. Heilman; daughter, Suzanne Heilman Poe and her husband, Lane Houghton Poe; loving granddaughters, Wendy Elizabeth Poe, Ellen Wesley Poe; and sisters, Janet Stuchal and Marjorie Renneisen. Family and friends will gather 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. and proceed to Greenwood Memorial Gardens at 11:30 a.m. for a 12 noon graveside service. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, followed by an Ice Cream Social. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Maymont Foundation.
KING
Myrtle B. King, 87, of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Percy King; and her daughter, Wayne K. Benson. She is survived by her daughter, Bari-Lynn K. Pitts and her husband, Wallace; grandchildren, W. Wayne Pitts Jr. and Amy B. Robeson; and great-grandchildren, Leslie and Mary Robeson. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral notice later. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church Choir of Men and Boys.
LIGGONS
Clifton Vernon "Man" Liggons, 70, of Richmond, died August 2, 2002. Funeral notice later. K L JORDAN FUNERAL CREMATION
MATTHEWS
Departed this life August 3, 2002, Ms. Helen S. Matthews of 2001 Brockway Ln. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
MYERS
Janet L. Myers, 65, of Spring Grove, Pa., died Sunday, August 4, 2002 at her home. Born December 11, 1936 in White Hall, Md., she was the daughter of the late Cuthbert and Sadie (Hale) Fowler. Janet was the wife of Harold E. Myers, to whom she was married for 46 years. Mrs. Myers was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hanover, Pa. Janet was a graduate of Manchester High School, Manchester, Md. She retired from Ukrops Supermarket, Inc. of Richmond, Va., after 13 years of service as a clerk. In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by two sons, Rodney E. Myers of Mt. Crawford, Va., and Glenn L. Myers of Winchester, Va.; one daughter, Cindy L. Freet of Hanover, Pa.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, Pa., with her pastor, the Rev. Richard
Smith officiating. Burial will be in Marburg Memorial Gardens, Hanover, Pa. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney E. Myers, Glenn L. Myers, Jack Freet, Joseph Freet, Brandon McKinney and Matthew Ross. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, Pa. 17331.
NAY
Robert Daniel Nay, 3, died Saturday, August 3, 2002. He was the son of Robert Marc and Jennifer Gardiner Nay. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Ronald McDonald House, 2330 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
NISWANDER
Virginia P. Niswander, 87, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2002. She was the widow of Ted S. Niswander Jr., and is survived by her daughters, Anna Belle Thomas and Jewel Davis; sister, Frances Ogden; brother, Robert C. Painter Sr.; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Niswander was a retiree of Cokesbury Book Store with more than 20 years of service. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, 2154 Coxendale Rd., Chester, Va. 23836 or the Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. MORRISSETT FUNERAL HOME
SCOTT
Charles Scott Jr., 84, died August 3, 2002. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jewel Z. Scott; his devoted daughter, Gail Fox; daughter, Evelyn O'Berry; four sons, Charles Scott III, William L. Scott, Michael Craig Scott and Malcolm Lee Scott; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.
SHERIDAN
Roy Lee Sheridan, 82, of Mineral, died August 3, 2002 in Louisa County. He was born July 26, 1920, son of the late Henry Olvin and Edna Lacy Sheridan. Roy Lee was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Force, a retired farmer and a member of Dogwood Baptist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Margaret Thaw Sheridan of Mineral; a son, Wayne Sheridan and wife, Gale of Chesterfield; a daughter, Judy Hite and husband, Russell of Mechanicsville; three brothers, Elwood and Paul of Mineral, and Andrew of Kents Store; a sister, Dorothy Powers of Richmond; two grandchildren, Jason and Russ; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Dan Roberts. Family will receive friends today from 2 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St., Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lake Anna Rescue Squad, 300 Bumpass Rd., Bumpass, Va. 23024, or Holly Grove Rescue Squad, 155 Factory Mill Rd., Bumpass, Va. 23024.
STEELE
Raymond A. "Junnie" Steele Jr. entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2002 at MCV. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted daughter, Ravette Steele Blackstock of Portsmouth; two granddaughters, D'Arie and Harmoni Blackstock; a devoted sister, Louise Jones; three brothers, Robert Sr., Charles, and Daniel Steele; son-in-law, Dexter L. Blackstock of Portsmouth; two aunts, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law; a host of nieces, one devoted, Robnette Tyler; nephews; other relatives and friends, one devoted friend, Nancy Hamlet. Remains will be available for viewing on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, 1 p.m., from Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 14 W. Duval St. Rev. John E.
Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. CHILES PLEASE VISIT WWW.CHILESFUNERALHOME.COM
STEWART
Departed this life August 4, 2002, Mr. John V. Stewart of 1501 N. 21st St. Arrangements by Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Notice of funeral later. CHILES PLEASE VISIT WWW.CHILESFUNERALHOME.COM
