U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
MILLER
Robert C. Miller, 85, of Richmond, died November 7, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane R. Miller. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jim Landmann; and son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Debbie Miller of Blacksburg; sister, Marge Sorenson of California; grandsons, Scott and Ryan Landmann; and beloved friend, Iris Thacker. Mr. Miller was retired from E.I. du Pont with 30 years of service. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Services will be private. The family would like to thank the staff at the Dale Station at Lucy Corr Village for their love and support.
NEWMAN
Mr. Alfred Haskins "Hack" Newman Sr., 86, husband of Virginia Webb Newman, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2001 at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond. Mr. Newman was a Mecklenburg Co. native and graduated from Buckhorn High School, Class of 1934. He proudly volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army, August of 1942. He was a tail gunner on a B24 bomber and was discharged from the military November 1945. Shortly after completing high school, he began working with his uncle, J. E. Bing, owner of Bing Hardware and Bing Funeral Home. He later inherited the businesses from his uncle and continued in business until his retirement in 1992. In January 1982, he decided to close Bing Funeral Home and when asked why, his response was, "I've grown tired of burying my friends". His work required long hours and a six day work week. He was a member of Boydton United Methodist Church and also served on the Boydton Town Council for 16 years. He was a man of splendid behavior. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Betty N. Lea of Danville; two sons, Alfred "Al" H. Newman Jr. of Boydton and William P. Newman of High Point, N.C. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Virginia L. Riddle, Sally L. Burton, Ivey N. Blunt and William P. Newman Jr.; a great-grandchild, Jaiden Blunt; a sister, Virginia N. Elam of South Hill. Graveside funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, November 10 in the Boydton Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends will be received at the residence. Arrangements by Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, Clarksville.
PARKER
Dessie Lee Parker, age 85, of King William, widow of W. Henley Parker, died November 8, 2001. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Crawford Parker and William Henley (Buddy) Parker Jr. and wife, Laurie; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda, William and Wesley Parker; two brothers, Richard and Robert Skelton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Remains rest at the B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett. Service Sunday, 2 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund or King William Rescue Squad.
PEARSON-ROUNTREE
Virginia Phaup Pearson Rountree passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2001. She was born April 15, 1912, the daughter of the late Arthelius and Mary Horner Phaup of Chesterfield Co., Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Etheldred W. Pearson; an infant son, William M. Pearson; and by her second husband, Shirley D. Rountree. Virginia had been an active member of Monument Heights Baptist Church, The Eastern Star Chapter 11, The Scottish Rite Woman's Club, the Christian Woman's Club and the National Federated Craft Chapter 60. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas A. and Jane W. Pearson; her granddaughters and their spouses, Mary-Stuart and Kevin Gremer, Katherine and MacGregor Gould; and a great-granddaughter, Jane Carlton Gremer. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 9 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Portsmouth, Va. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Eastern Star Home of Virginia, 3000 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
PHILLIPS
Spc. LaTonya Michelle Phillips, U.S. Army, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Thursday, November 1, 2001 in Yongson, Korea. She is survived by her mother, Brenda Brown; her stepfather, Earl O. Brown; a brother, Earl Anthony Brown; grandmother, Lillie M. Phillips; step-grandfather, Clarence N. Brown; goddaughter, Kierra Brown-Harris; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland. Funeral services with full military honors will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church, Powhatan. Rev. Gregory L. Beechaum, pastor, officiating, Rev. Revell Hicks, eulogist, with interment in the
Brown Family Cemetery.
POOLE
Willie Edward Poole, 86, of Point of Rocks Rd., Chester, died November 7, 2001 in John Randolph Nursing Home. He was born in Halifax County, Va. and had lived in the Chester area for 56 years. Mr. Poole was a retired electrician for Hercules Inc., a past president of United Mine Workers, Local #13061, a member of the Woodmen of the World, life member of Enon Optimist Club, a member and former Deacon of the Enon Baptist Church. He was the son of the late James Washington and Missouri Susan Griffin Poole. Surviving are his wife, Lora McCowan Poole of Chester; three daughters, Willie Jo Elmore and husband, Maurice of Newport News, Sandra P. Survello and husband, Paul of Chester, Susan K.
Johnson and husband, Peter of Washington, D.C.; a son, Bruce E. Poole and wife, Janice of Bristol, Conn.; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Lee Hargrave of Hopewell, and Ethel P. Poole of Taylorsville, Ky.; two brothers, James D. Poole of Colonial Heights and Joseph S. Poole of Richmond. The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 9, 2001, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Douglas Echols, pastor of Enon Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester. Memorial contributions may be made to Enon Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 1801 Bermuda Hundred Rd., Chester, Va. 23836.
PRIDE
Drewry Benjamin Pride, 90, of Chesterfield, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at Lucy Corr Village in Chesterfield. He was the son of the late Walter Drewry and Hester Dance Pride, and was the widower of Mildred
Jones Pride. He was a retired purchasing agent for E.I. DuPont and was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. Mr. Pride is survived by two daughters, Judy Pride McAdams of Singer Island, Fla., Diane Pride Harris of Richmond, Va.; and a son, Walter Drewry Pride Sr. of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; five grandchildren, Denise Lynn McAdams of Richmond, Bryan Keith McAdams of Partlow, Va., Walter Drewry Pride Jr. of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Kristin Michelle Harris of Williamsburg and Justin Phillip Harris of Richmond; three great-grandchildren, Michael Walter Pride, Steven Michael Pride and Cassidy Danielle McAdams. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, with Rev. Wayne
Johnson and Dr. Jeff Ginn officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
REID
Homegoing services for Miles A. Reid, 70, who departed this life November 6, 2001 will be Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. from the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, West Point, Va. Rev. Dr. Leo C. Wagner Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery, West Point, Va. Viewing will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. Saturday. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Alice Lee Reid; a daughter and son-in-law, Mia and James H. Dillingham III; two brothers, Phillip "Gleanie" Reid and William Reid; two sisters, C. Thelma Bradley and Alice C. Reid; two grandchildren, James Christopher and Ashlee Nycole Dillingham. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to th Miles A. Reid Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Alice Lee Reid, or Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Professional services entrusted to White-Tidewater Funeral Home, Jamaica, Va.
SHEFFIELD
Rosalie Perkins Sheffield, age 85, of Blackstone, Va., died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. She was the widow of Clarence P. "Sonny" Sheffield. She is survived by a son, G. "Danny" Sheffield and his wife, Gloria P. Sheffield of Blackstone; a grandson, Daniel Gregory Sheffield and his wife, Brondwyn Walker Sheffield of Chesapeake; a granddaughter, Anita Sheffield Rhodes and her husband, John David Rhodes of Blackstone. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10, in Lakeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the residence, 614 S. Main St., Blackstone, Va.
STOEN
Charles Chris Stoen of Richmond died Monday, November 5, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Mary Katherine Viele Stoen; daughter, Diana Stoen of San Francisco, Calif.; son, Eric Stoen of Richmond; sister, Grace Stoen Benjamin of Melbourne, Fla.; her husband, Joseph K. Benjamin; and their son, Joseph E.S. Benjamin. He is also survived by a beloved aunt, Clarice Stoen Yttreness of Sioux Falls, S.D.; many relatives and friends. His parents were Royal S. Stoen and Lucille Cummins Stoen of Richmond, Va. Mr. Stoen was employed by Ruffin and Payne, Inc. He was an elder for Lakeside Presbyterian Church. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Interment private.
STROTHER
Hilda Mae
Smith Strother passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 in Chesapeake, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Strother. She leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Ella, Eunice and Jim; a sister, Eunice Hobbs of Hampton; a devoted niece, Willie Meda Davis of Chesapeake; a special niece, Teresa Strother George of Richmond; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., with open visitation Friday, and where funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.
TANNER
Virginia Vial Tanner, age 89, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord November 8, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge D. Tanner; and her son, Eldridge D. Tanner Jr. She is survived by her son and his wife, Ken L. and Rose Uzel Tanner; her granddaughters and their husbands, Amy and Todd Poe and Amber and Brandon Grissom; her sisters, Alsie
Carter and Eugenia Sprenkle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tanner was a dedicated and devoted member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228.
TERRELL
Douglas Allen Terrell, 52, of Mechanicsville, died Thursday, November 8, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Anthony Hart Terrell; and his brother, David Anthony Terrell. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Ginger Hankins Terrell; two sons, Brian Terrell and Kevin Terrell and his wife, Ann; stepgranddaughter, Ashley; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ada and Welford Hankins; two sisters, Jean Terrell and Linda Burton; five brothers, Charles, Linwood, Stuart, Kenneth and Jerry Terrell; brother-in-law, Gary Hankins; sister-in-law, Sharon Mirtschin; and devoted caregiver, Pat Faulkner. Mr. Terrell was a member of Northside Lodge No. 292 AF&AM and was the meat manager of Wakefield IGA and Koslow Supermarket for 20 years. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and where services will be held 12 noon Saturday, November 10, 2001. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites by Northside Lodge No. 292 AF&AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
WALK
Jane R. Walk of the Hermitage at Cedarfield died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. She was the widow of Paul W. Walk and is survived by two sons, Paul W. Walk Jr. and John R. Walk; four grandchildren, Sarah P. Walk, John R. Walk Jr., Whitney Clay Walk and Paul W. Walk III. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave. Entombment Greenwood Mausoleum. Please make memorial contributions to the Trinity United Methodist Church Foundation or the Samaritan Fund of Virginia United Methodist Homes.
WALKER
Mrs. Lillian Mary Walker of Henrico passed away November 6, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Walker and is survived by four sons, Raymond Alan Walker, Mark Walker, Thomas Walker and Michael Walker; nine grandchildren. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with a Rosary Service at 7:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
WEEKS
Marvin E. Weeks died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. He would have celebrated his 86th birthday on November 14. Mr. Weeks was the loving husband of the late Nellie S. Weeks and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marvine Mae and Barry Michael; nieces, Lillian Jewel, Lillie Mae Morrison, Helen Taylor and Joan Regali; nephews, Richie Jewel, Clinton Taylor, Freddie Blount, Eddie Blount and Frank Regali. Mr. Weeks served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a streetcar and bus driver with Virginia Transit Company in the 1930's and 1940's, a truck driver with American Oil Company in the 1950's and 1960's and a carpenter with the Commonwealth of Virginia in the 1970's. He lived with his daughter and son-in-law for the past 11 years. Remains rest at the Reid Funeral Home, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, where the family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and where a funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Church, Beaverdam, Va.
WELLS
Theodore Harry
Wells Jr., 87, of Richmond, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hilda S. “Tilly” Wells; two sons and daughters-in-law, Theodore H. III and Karen
Wells and David L. and
Carter Wells; three grandchildren, David Lynwood
Wells Jr., Theodore Harry
Wells IV and Kathy Anne Chism; and devoted former daughter-in-law, Patsy R. Wells. His 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. Friday with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Mr.
Wells was a member of American Legion Post 125, and a WWII Army veteran having served with the 925th Field Artillery Unit attached to the 100th Infantry Division and was in the Battle of the Bulge. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
WILKERSON
Mrs. Nettie Evelyn Kinker Wilkerson, 87, died Thursday, November 8, 2001. She was the daughter of the late John Nance Kinker and Adelia Frances Ellis Kinker Testerman. She was the widow of Robert Lee Wilkerson and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Glorious W. Shepherd. She is survived by two daughters, Florence "Kitty" Munford (Cassie) and Edith W. Smith; and son, Robert Mike Wilkerson (Joyce), all of Colonial Heights; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ercelle Dyson of Dinwiddie Co.; son-in-law, Clarence Shepherd Sr. of Waverly, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
WILLIAMS
Ella R. Williams, 86, of Richmond, widow of Harry R.
Williams Sr., died Thursday, November 8, 2001. She is survived by one son, Harry R.
Williams Jr.; one daughter, Anna Marie Green; one grandson, Mark E. Green; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Williams was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon, Saturday, November 10. Entombment Signal Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.
