U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Marvin L. Marlowe
CASCADE -- Marvin Lynn Marlowe, 46, of 261 Peaceville Lane, Cascade, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Danville Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Martinsville on Jan. 17, 1959 to Doug Marlowe and Kitty Belcher Marlowe.
He was an inspector for Proctor and Gamble and attended Gatewood Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Nathan Marlowe of Raleigh, N.C. and Richard Marlowe of Danville; a sister, Tammy M. Huff of Danville; three brothers, Ricky Marlowe of Dry Fork, Dwayne Marlowe and Jeff Marlowe, both of Danville; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel in Danville with Richard Marlowe and the Rev. John Gentry officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover chapel and at other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Danville Cancer Association, 2323 Riverside Drive, Suite J, Danville, Va. 24540.
George W. Metz Jr.
George Wilbur Metz Jr., 77, of 404 Robin Ridge Road, Rocky Mount, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Virginia Medical Center in Salem.
Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Niblett
Rebecca Niblett, 87, of 709
Smith Road, Martinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville.
Hairston Funeral Home in Stuart will be announcing arrangements.
James L. Perdue
James L. Perdue, 67, of Patrick Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville.
Howell Funeral Home in Stuart will be announcing arrangements.
Naomi K. Robertson
Naomi Kallam Robertson, 85, formerly of Ridgeway, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville.
Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home in Stuart will be announcing arrangements.
Billy R. Ward
Billy Richard Ward, 55, of 804 Evergreen Drive, Spencer, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 5, 1950 to Robert W. Ward and Iris Kellam Ward.
He was self-employed at the Old Well Service Center.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rita Ward of the home; a daughter, Suzanna Kate Ward of the home; a son, Nickalus P. Ward of the home; and three brothers, John R. Ward, James. L. Ward and Gene D. Ward, all of Spencer.
The funeral will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services chapel with Minister David Cuthbertson officiating.
The family will receive friends an hour and a half before the funeral.
Memorials may be made to Spencer Penn Preservation Organization, c/o Patsy Quesinberry, 900 Sky View Trail, Spencer, Va. 24165.
Donald S. Wyatt
The funeral for Donald S. Wyatt, 78, of Patrick Springs, who died Nov. 24, 2005, was held Sunday at Howell Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Paul Clark officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Ramey, Rudolph Martin, Jimmy Shelton, Junior Cassady, Danny Foley, George Mize, Danny Handy and Buddy Plybon.
Howell Funeral Home in Stuart was in charge of arrangements.
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Rebecca Porter dead at 87
Rebecca Porter, 87, of 709
Smith Road, Martinsville, died Sunday of heart failure at the age of 87.
"She was a character in more ways than one," said her nephew, Tony Millner. She became well known locally for her role in commercials that she made for her nephew, a bail bondsman, and other businesses.
Porter, a school dropout at a young age, became a champion of education when at age 56 she acquired a GED through Henry County School's Adult Learning Center. Because of her ability to inspire young people, she was given a job teaching the detention class at Albert Harris School. She later worked as a school crossing guard for city schools, said Millner.
Even in her 80s, she refused to retire. She had continued to "hold down the office" at her nephew's business, reporting for work on the dot of 9 a.m. and staying late in the evenings if need be; with the exception of church services at Mount Sinai Apostolic Church, where she had been a member for many years, Millner said.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete and will be announced by Hairston Funeral Home.
Geneva A. Barker
Geneva A. Barker, 94, of Valley Drive, Fieldale, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.
She was born on March 20, 1911, in Grayson County, to Grover C. Anderson and Polly Pugh Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fidell Barker in 1974; a daughter, Juanita "Sis" Johnston; and a son, William Eugene Barker.
She was a charter member and the oldest member of Valley Drive Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Doris B. Stovall of Fieldale, Phyllis B. McMillan of Martinsville and Jo Ann B. Spencer of Fieldale; two sons, Cecil Barker of Cascade and Roger J. Barker of Fieldale; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Collins Funeral Chapel in Bassett with the Rev. Bobby Rakes officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Collins Funeral Services.
Memorials may be made to Valley Drive Baptist Church, 889 Valley Drive, Fieldale, Va. 24089.
Melvin Carter
Melvin Carter, 66, of 131 Sellers St., Martinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at home.
Funeral arrangements were pending at Hairston Funeral Home.
James W. Compton
James W. Compton, 86, of 3201 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville, died Nov. 28, 2005, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center.
He was born in Henry County on June 8, 1919, to William Riley Compton and Sally Wall Compton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Riley Connie Compton; a brother, Clay Compton; and a grandson.
He served with the Navy during World War II, and retired from Hooker Furniture as a shaper operator with 38 years of service. He was a member of the V.F.W. and Axton Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Lucille Compton of the home; two daughters, Cindy Compton Tucker of Axton and Patsy Harris of Winston-Salem, N.C.; five sisters, Nell Lovell and Mamie Wilson, both of Martinsville, Mattie Davis of Axton, Frances Moore of Danville and Virgie Herndon of Danville; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at McKee-Stone Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Betty Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.
The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Wednesday, and other times at the home of his daughter, Cindy Tucker, 496 Splendors Gate Road, Axton.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donors choice.
