U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
ROBBINS
A. Lee Robbins, 87, of Sandston, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie D. Robbins. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Sue Alexander and Betty Sue Robbins; three sons, Ralph Robbins, Charles Robbins, and Wayne Robbins; a devoted son-in-law, Joe Alexander; six brothers and one sister; several grandchildren. Mr. Robbins was a master carpenter and a teacher of many. He taught several young people the trade and worked for several companies in Richmond, two of which were Penley and Robbins Company and the Enterprise Construction Company. Remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and where services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment Washington Memorial Park.
ROSANELLI
Laurie Vail Rosanelli of Richmond died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Lynley Rosanelli Cavanaugh of Richmond and Stephanie Meredith Rosanelli of Malibu, Calif.; her mother, Frances Cross Vail of Richmond; her sister, Nancy Helen Vail of Richmond; her granddaughter, Blair Neil Cavanaugh of Richmond; and many loving friends. She attended Westhampton College. She was a member of the Virginia Women's Club, past president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Richmond Academy of Medicine, member of Children of the Confederacy, and the owner of Vail Estate Sales. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and where services will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va., 23060.
SCOTT
Departed this life September 16, 2001, Mr. Anthony J. Scott of Richmond. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Mrs. Edith Williams; brothers, Nathaniel Jr. and Maurice Scott, Carlton and Steven Williams; sisters, Denise Nero and Cynthia Cummings; great-aunt, Cynthia English; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 "N" St. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Mountain Top Christian Church, 1010 Mayhew St., Bishop Alexander Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.
SHUMATE
Lelia Sanford Shumate, 87, of Orange, Va., died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. She was born June 8, 1914 in Orange, the daughter of the late Wallace Walker Sanford and Ada Woodriff Sanford. Mrs. Shumate graduated from Longwood College in 1936, and taught school in Franklin and in Warwick, Va. After returning to Orange, she was a long-time employee of the Orange County Public Library and the Bookmobile Program. Mrs. Shumate was also an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy" Louis Shumate Jr.; and her son, Sanford Selden Shumate; two brothers, Laurence "Beef" Sanford and Wallace W. "Monk" Sanford Jr.; three sisters, Phyllis S. Hundley, Ada S. DeJarnette and Betty S. Witherow. Mrs. Shumate is survived by two sons, William Louis "Mo" Shumate III of Richmond and John Woodriff Shumate of Barboursville; a twin sister, Florence S. Lyne of Orange; a brother, Jack W. Sanford of Charlottesville; a grandson, great-grandson, and 16 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Orange at 11 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2001. Interment Graham Cemetery in Orange. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court #5, Glen Allen, Va., 23060. Remains rest at Preddy Funeral Chapel, Orange, Va.
TALLEY
Departed this life September 18, 2001, John Talley Jr. of 806 S. Meadow Street. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.
TILLER
Michelle L. Tiller, of 5608 Canasta Drive, departed this life September 19, 2001. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later.
TRIMMER
Herbert Edward "Ed" Trimmer, 65, of Saluda and Highland Springs, died Thursday, September 6, 2001 in Key West, Fla. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2001, at Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd., Mechanicsville.
TYLER
Floyd Eugene Tyler, age 76, departed this life September 14, 2001. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Maude and Lemmie Tyler; and his granddaughter, Nekia Tyler. He is survived by his son, Floyd Tyler Jr.; daughters, Damita, Melanie and Ellen Tyler, and devoted daughter, Maude "Roney" Tyler-Johnson; two grandchildren, Kerry and Sheena Tyler; one great-grandchild, Alexis Tyler; brothers, Lemmie Tyler Jr. and devoted brother, Richard Wallace; one sister, Irene Brannan; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends, among them Rosa Johnson, Carroll Hughes, Zora Gretchen, JoAnn Bailey, Annette Hunter, and Dr. Martin T. Starkman and staff. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state 1 p.m. Thursday at New Jerusalem International Christian Ministries, 2910 North Ave., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Bishop Olive Brown, Pastor. Eulogy by Assistant Bishop Frank Williams. Burial Friday, 11 a.m., Quantico National Cemetery.
WALKER
Departed this life September 17, 2001, Mrs. Gladys E. Walker of Ruther Glen, formerly of Mechanicsville, Va. She is survived by three devoted children, Mrs. Edmonia Carter, Mrs. Julia
Johnson and Mr. Malachi Walker; one son predeceased her, Mr. James D. Walker; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; one son-in-law, Harry Carter; two daughters-in-law, Rebecca and Arletha Walker; four sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and loyal friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where the family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Mechanicsville. Rev. Patrick
Jones officiating. Interment First Union Baptist Church Cemetery. McCarthy, Director.
WEATHERSPOON
Departed this life September 19, 2001, Superintendent Willie Weatherspoon of Chesterfield. He was Pastor of the Temple of Hope Ministries, home of the Redeem Church of God in Christ and Superintendent of the Piedmont District Churches of God in Christ. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
WILKERSON
Departed this life September 18, 2001, Charles Wilkerson, of King William Co. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. McCarthy, Director.
WRAY
Alice T. Wray died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 in Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond. The daughter of the late Charles W. Taylor and Lucy Simmons Taylor, she lived in Chesterfield County. She is survived by her husband, Andrew E. Wray; three daughters, Cheryl O'Berry and husband, Patrick, Christy Suyes and husband, Douglas and Carmen Tally and husband, Richard; five grandchildren, A.J. and Billy O'Berry, Rebecca and Heather Suyes and Drew Tally; five sisters, Elizabeth Hines, Maria Myrick, Essie Bickings, Bessie Reynolds and Joan Hall; a brother, John W. Taylor; special niece, Gertrude B. Ford and several others nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Thomas Taylor and sisters, Virginia Voelker, Martha Barger and twin sister Alva Webster. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2001, in Wood's United Methodist Church, 7200 Hickory Road, with the Rev. Dr. Gerald Miller and Rev. Gene Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ettrick-Matoaca Rescue Squad, 5711 River Road, Petersburg, Va. 23803 or Wood's United Methodist Church.
ZIMMERMANN
David E. Zimmermann, 82, of Richmond, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Mary B. Zimmermann, two daughters, Katherine Gerritz and her husband, Daniel, Marcia Strange and her husband, James; six grandchildren, David, Scott and Graham Gerritz, Leslie, Katherine and Spencer Strange. Mr. Zimmermann was a veteran of World War II, an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a retired insurance agent, and an active member of his community through service in the Sertoma and Lions Clubs. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment in Westhamptom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
ALLEN
Margaret Wilson (Peggy) Allen, 74, of Glen Allen, died Friday, May 3, 2002. She was the widow of Bernard Allen. She is survived by three sons, Charlie B. Allen and his wife, Janet, Stephen and Richard Allen; two daughters, Page Robinson and her husband, Charlie and Mary Lynne Hebert and her husband, Raoul; two brothers, Hugh and Horace (Dick) Wilson; two sisters, Norma Sprenkle and Jane Earley; eight grandchildren, Jason, Katie, Megan, Charlie, Ashley, Shawn, Justin and Brandon; two great-grandchildren, Eron and Cameron. 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. Saturday, and where services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will take place 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Crewe Cemetery. Mrs. Allen was a dedicated mother and Nana and was loved by many children.
BENDLE
Wilbur Ross Bendle, 74, of Varina, died Friday, May 3, 2002. Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Geraldine Arnell Bendle. Also his five children, Lewis, Judy, Wayne, David and Paul; and his nine grandchildren. He retired from Greyhound Bus after 32 years of service. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 233. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., and where services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Henrico Volunteer County Rescue Squad or the American Heart Association. NELSEN FUNERAL HOME REGISTER CONDOLENCES WWW.NELSENFH.COM
BOCKRATH
USN FC3 Nicholas Allen Bockrath, brought into this world on August 10, 1982, took God's hand on May 2, 2002 to join His Army of angels. Survivors include his parents, Patty and Glenn Layne; his grandparents, Foy and Jo Ann Garris, and Raymond and Bessie Layne; his love and mother of his future child, Holly Long; also his aunts, Suzy Totty, Sarah and Clara Garris, Connie King; uncles, Ronald and Ricky Garris. Nick touched the lives of numerous people. In memory of Nick and his love for animals, please make memorial donations to Save Our Shelters, (804) 358-7499. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. and where services will be held 4 p.m. Monday. Reception to follow at the funeral home until 7 p.m. NELSEN FUNERAL HOME REGISTER CONDOLENCES WWW.NELSENFH.COM
BOWLIN
Natalie Suzanne Bowlin, 24, of Powhatan, our precious angel, died May 4, 2002. She is survived by her parents, Raymond W. Bowlin Sr. and Shelia L. Bowlin; one brother, Raymond W. Bowlin Jr., all of Powhatan; three aunts, five uncles, numerous cousins, and loved by all. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan, and where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or MCV Childlife Center.
BRIZENDINE
Charles Allen (Chuck, Jack) Brizendine, 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 4, 2002. He was born in Roanoke on April 24, 1921, to the late Sydnor
Wells and Eula Allen Brizendine. Prior to serving four years in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Army during World War II, he attended the College of William and Mary. He was a former Virginia State Trooper and retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company after many years of service as an agent, staff manager and manager. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jane Allen Brizendine Tibbs; sisters, Louise B. Simmons and Cathryn B. Ayers; brother, Sydnor W. Brizendine Jr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Georgie Freeman Brizendine; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret B. and Horace B. Thomas; granddaughter, Seddon Yorke Thomas of Boston, Mass.; grandsons, Horace Bass Thomas Jr. and wife, Jeni of Cincinnati, Ohio, Charles Andrew Thomas of Harrisonburg, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Webber High 12 Lodge #282 and St. Thomas of Canterbury Anglican Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Adult Day Care Center of Roanoke Valley, c/o V.A. Medical Center, Building 76, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. Burial with military honors by the U.S. Army will be private. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel (362-1237).
BROOKS
Bessie Angle Brooks, 68, of Chesterfield, formerly of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 4, 2002. She is survived by three daughters, Melissa Watson, Melinda Lawrence and Michele Brooks; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Brooks, Kristy Watson, Will and Kaitlin Edinger, Robert, Roger and Ronnie Watson and Rebecca Moody; and four great-grandchildren; stepmother, Blanche Angle of Greenville, N.C.; two sisters, Shirley Ryder of Front Royal, Va., and Billie Angle of Raleigh, N.C. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Chesterfield Fire Dept., C.A.R.E.S. Program.
