U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
BRUCE
James E. "Scoopy" Bruce entered eternal rest October 8, 2001. Cherishing his memory are his children; his mother, Elizabeth Patterson; two sisters, Thelma
Johnson and Mary Banks; devoted niece, Priscilla Walker; two nephews, two great-nieces and one great-nephew. A eulogistic service will be conducted Friday (today) at the All Faiths Chapel of the A.D. Price Funeral Establishment, 212 E. Leigh St. Dr. Paul A. Coles officiating. Family may be contacted at 233-6350. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
CAIN
Alvin Dale Cain, 49, of Raleigh, N.C., passed on Tuesday, October 9, 2001. Preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Cain. Survived by his mother, Janie W. Cain; daughter, Candace Cain; brother, Jerry D. Cain. Memorial service wil be held Saturday, October 13 at 2 p.m. at Camel 24 Fellowship, 4015 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh, N.C. 27604. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Camel 24 Fellowship.
CHAPPELL
Died October 11, 2001, Joseph A. Chappell of 2836 Darton Dr. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Notice of funeral later.
CHURCHWELL
Regina W. Churchwell of Richmond, Va. entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2001. She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Cox; mother, Marion Churchwell; and brother, Donald Churchwell. She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted daughter, Ashley T. Churchwell; three sisters, Charlotte O. Walker, Emily E. Robinson and Pamela C. White; four brothers, Harvey N., James A., Leroy B. and Michael W. Churchwell; one sister-in-law, Janice Churchwell; two uncles, Herbert Churchwell and Richard Carter; one aunt, Juanita Carter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, Rev. Edward W. Cox Jr. officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Online memorial at www.chilesfuneralhome.com.
CORNETT
Anne "Piggie" Anderson Lefleor Cornett of Richmond passed away October 10, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. Cornett; and is survived by two daughters, Vicki L. Peranski and her husband, Larry of Richmond and Valerie L. Hale of Georgia; four sons, Marshall W. Lefleor of Richmond and David L. Lefleor of Petersburg, W.R. Cornett Jr. and his wife, Dana of Mechanicsville and Richard L. Cornett and his wife, Joyce of Powhatan; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce A. Belton of Richmond and June A. Johnston and her husband, Russell of Minnesota; aunt, Lucille S. Leake of Richmond; several cousins, among them two very special, Merle Martin and Pearl Ellis; and many, many "Eagle" Sisters and Brothers. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 3 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and where services will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. Anne was a 35-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, having served as Past Madam President, and was a 10-year State Auxiliary Secretary. She currently belonged to Lakeside Auxiliary No. 4211. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va., 23226.
EVANS
Mr. Emmett K. Evans departed this life October 10, 2001. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving the family.
FAISON
Departed this life October 11, 2001, Mrs. Ola Faison of 919 N.Cconcord Ave. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
FITZGERALD
Robert Clayton Fitzgerald, 80, former State Senator, Judge, Commonwealth's Attorney, and lawyer, died suddenly October 10, 2001 at
Smith Mountain Lake, Va. He was born in Virginia, September 22, 1921 to Moses Doskey and Margaret DeMasters Fitzgerald and resided in Virginia throughout his life. He was a resident of
Smith Mountain Lake for the past three years. He graduated from the University of Virginia where he also earned his J.D. in 1946. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 and fought in the Pacific Theater during WWII, after which he was discharged as a Captain. He opened his first law practice in 1946. He was appointed judge of the Trail Justice and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts of Fairfax County in 1951 and served until 1954 when he was appointed and later elected to serve two terms as Commonwealth's Attorney of Fairfax County. In 1963, he was elected to the Senate of Virginia representing the Counties of Fairfax and Arlington, and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax. During this time and later he served as Chairman of the Virginia Airports Authority, The Dulles Airport Commission, The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council, member of the Senate Ethics Committee, and two terms as President of the George Mason University Foundation. He engaged in the general practice of law but is known mostly for his representation of many of the counties of Virginia in their defense to annexation by cities and towns. From 1946 to 1965, he was a sole practitioner. From 1965 to 1993, he was majority owner and President of the firm of Fitzgerald & Smith. In 1993, he accepted an appointment as Counsel to the firm of Hazel & Thomas where he practiced until his retirement in 1999. He was Deacon in the Middleburg Baptist Church, as well as Chairman of its Fianance Committee and its Search Committee. He was a member of the Staunton Baptist Church in Huddleston, Va. since 2000. He is survived by his wife, Nancy R. Fitzgerald; three daughters, Sandra Fitzgerald of Falls Church, Va., Cheryl Fitzgerald of Vienna, Va and Dr. Katherine D.F. Houck of Richmond, Va.; one granddaughter, Rebecca Fitzgerald Houck; and three sisters, Eileen
Smith of San Marino, Calif., Evelyn Hart of Warrenton, Va. and Marjorie Moore of Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please consider the American Heart Association, Lakeside Plaza Office Bldg, B-#2, 2550 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Memorial services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001, at Staunton Baptist Church, Huddleston, Va. and 5 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2001, at the Middleburg Baptist Church, Middleburg, Va. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va. 24523. For more information or to send condolences go to www.carder-tharp.com.
GARRISON
Kimberly Ann Garrison, 41, and James Marshall Garrison, 45, of Glen Allen, died October 8, 2001 off the coast of Belize when their diving boat, Wave Dancer, capsized. Funeral notice later.
GRAY
Departed this life October 11, 2001, Mr. Aubrey Louis "DeeDee" Gray Sr. of 105 N. Foxhill Rd., formerly of Buchanan St. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
GRIFFIN
Sallie
Carter Griffin, 92, of Norfolk, Va., passed away October 11, 2001 at a local hospital. She was born in Prince Edward County, Va. and is the widow of Harold Thomas Griffin. She retired fron the City of Norfolk Public School System after 30 years of service as a teacher. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by two sons, James Thomas Griffin of Norfolk and Harold
Carter Griffin of Murfreesboro, N.C.; five grandchildren, Andrew Harold Griffin of Winston-Salem, N.C., Sarah Catharine Griffin of Boulder, Colo., James Justice Griffin of New Orleans, La., Eugenia Kate Griffin and Laura Maria Griffin, both of Goldsboro, N.C.; one great-granddaughter, Sylvianna Olivia Graham Griffin of Winston-Salem, N.C.; niece, Katie Bess Ramsay of Chesapeake. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty
Carter Bell; and a brother, James Samuel
Carter Jr. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at the First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk, Rev. J. Shepherd Russell officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2001, at Farmville Cemetery, Farmville, Va. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Holloman-
Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, in charge of arrangements.
HAMILTON
Retired Col. Allan C. Hamilton, U.S. Army, 92, died on October 6, 2001 at Walter Reed Medical Center. He is survived by his sons, Allan C. Hamilton Jr. and his wife, Brownie S. Hamilton of Richmond and J. Ronald Hamilton and his wife, Maud B. Hamilton of Culpeper; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Col. Hamilton earned his bachlor's degree from the University of Maine in 1933. He entered military service in 1939 and retired in 1963. He was a member of Clan Hamilton and St. Andrew's Society. There will be a funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2001.
HANCHEY
William H. "Bill" "Fats" Hanchey Jr., 70, of Gwynn Island and formerly of Ricmond, Va., went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2001. On July 13, 2001, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 and a half years, Helen Marie Hanchey. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda H. and Monty Cole, Judy H. and James Fifer; grandsons and their wives, Michael Cole, Wayne and Jill Cole, Jason and Chrissy Fifer, Chris and Amy Fifer; great-granddaughters, Katelynn and Grace Cole; sisters, Mellie H.
Johnson and Sarah H. Boettger; brother, Elwood L. Hanchey; and many other family members and devoted friends. Bill and Helen were owners of Hank's Pit Cooked Barbecue on Cowardin Ave. His family will receive friends on Friday after 6 p.m. and Saturday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
HARRIS
Deacon Walter Calvin Harris departed this life on October 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Va. He was born June 17, 1924 to the late Lewis and Mary Cosby Harris. Walter was educated in the Louisa County Public Schools and served in the U.S. Army. He later became employed at the San Diego Veterans Hospital until his retirement, when he moved back to Louisa County. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, William Robinson; one daughter, Betty Robinson, both of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one devoted brother, Deacon Harry L. Harris; one devoted sister-in-law, Dorothy Harris of Mineral, Va.; one niece, Minister Gloria Yates of Ashburn, Va.; one grandson, Kibwee Lebna; two great-grandchildren, two great-nephews; two great-nieces; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mineral, Va. Rev. Roger
Jones officiating. Thomasson's Funeral Service, Louisa is in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON
Joseph Welton
Johnson Sr., 82, of Richmond, Va., departed this life Wednesday, October 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Magester Durham Johnson; five children, Florence Maye, Jerome Johnson, Joseph
Johnson Jr., Joyce Rooks and Cathy Johnson; eight grandchildren, Shiras Brown, Joseph Stokes, Andre Maye, Alan Maye, Phillip Rooks II, Sade Bowers, Javon Maye and Keonya Maye; two great-grandchildren, Jaala
Brown and Ashley Stokes; one son-in-law, Bishop James Maye; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Johnson; one grandson-in-law, Captain Jason Brown; a host of relatives and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home. The wake will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Refuge Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2210
Carter St., where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Bishop Samuel Peters officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
LITTLEPAGE
Louise
Johnson Littlepage, age 86, of West Point, widow of Herbert L. Littlepage Sr., went home to be with her Lord on October 10, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Herbert L. Jr. and wife, Lois A., James R. and wife, Dianne W. and Robert E. and wife, Sylvia M. She was preceded in death by a son, William N. Littlepage. She is also survived by a brother, Nelson Johnson; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the B.W. White Funeral Home, King William Courthouse. Services 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Colosse Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colosse Baptist Church Building Program.
LONGEST
Gertrude P. Longest, age 73, of Bruington, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2001. She was preceded in death by Robert M. Longest, C. W. Fogg Sr., Ruth P. Overstreet, and William C. Prince Jr. She is survived by Joyce F. Wittel, C. W. Fogg Jr., Gloria F. Muire, Robbie C. Longest and James L. Longest; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen Reed, Mary Glass; and brother, Samuel Prince. Remains rest at the B. W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, where family will receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Service Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bruington Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery.
LUCK
Wade T. Luck Jr., 79, of Richmond, passed away October 11, 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 55 years, Alma J. Luck; two sons, Thomas M. Pleasants and his wife, Libby and Wade T. Luck III and his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Nancy L. Hubbard and her husband, Bob and Robin L. Janes and her husband, John; two brothers, Sherman and Thomas Luck; four sisters, Mabel Garrison, Elizabeth Dickerson, Joyce Burgess and Doris Pritchett; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Luck was born in Spottsylvania County and moved to Richmond in 1945. He reitred from C&O Railroad after 30 years of service. For the past several years, Mr. Luck has been a resident of Elizabeth Adam Crump Manor. He was a devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served in many areas of church life. 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. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church Building Fund, 4210 Penick Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228.
MARBLE
John P. Marble Jr., 63, of Chester, died suddenly September 22, 2001 while on vacation in upstate New York. He taught science at Carver Middle School in Chester for more than 20 years before retiring in June 2000. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Dees; their son, Sanders; his sister, Katherine Bejnar; and his brother, Richard. As Mr. Marble had wanted, there was no funeral or memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, P.O. Box 565, Keene Valley, N.Y. 12943.
