U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
BURWELL
Judy E. Burwell of Richmond entered eternal rest November 12, 2001. Cherishing her memory are her son, John Burwell; two daughters, Latasha and Iris Burwell; three brothers, three sisters, other relatives and friends. A eulogistic service will be conducted Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Beulah Baptist Church, 2305 Concord Ave. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
CAMPBELL
Ross D. Campbell, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2001. He was the son of the late Dr. Ross D. and Ruth V. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and a 1948 graduate of the College of William & Mary. He was a former employee of Burlington Industries and retired from ANR Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy S. Campbell; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen D. and Trisha Campbell of Gastonia, N.C., David B. and Caroline Campbell of Midlothian; grandchildren, Whitney Ross Campbell, Jeff Campbell, Sally Campbell, Will Campbell and Alex Campbell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Reid Tait of Rockville, Md., Nancy and Harry Hagen of Max Meadows; brother-in-law and wife, George and Glonce Stevenson of Roanoke; sister-in-law and husband, Marie and Dallas Waddell of Columbia, S.C.; three nephews and two nieces; also Sidne and Thomas Dickerson of Virginia Beach. The family suggests memorials be made to either Good Samaritan Hospice or Christ Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 from Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev. Deborah Hentz-Hunley and the Rev. John Ruckle will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
CATHCART
Wesley P. Cathcart, age 96, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, November 18, 2001, founder of W.P. Cathcart Oil Co., from which he retired. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Edna Lorene Cathcart (The Fox); and his beloved family, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Gloria Cathcart of Mechanicsville; two grandchildren, Michael Cathcart and Kim Pulley; four great-grandchildren, Derek, Robert, Raynie and William. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Holly Ridge-Lakeside Christian Church Building Fund.
CURRIE
Martha Gaines Currie of Richmond and Matthews, Va., died Saturday, November 17, 2001. She was the widow of Thomas Lauchlin Currie; two children, Suzanne Humphries, Dr. Thomas L. Currie Jr.; and four grandchildren. Her family will receive friends at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, at the Simms Center of Lakewood Manor, 1900 Lauderdale Dr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
DENNIS
Charlie B. Dennis Sr. of 3913 Larchmont Ln., departed this life Thursday, November 15, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marylou Dennis; and one son, Larry Jerome Dennis. He is survived by seven loving children, Charles B. Dennis Jr., Percy G. Dennis, Robert G. Dennis Sr., Juanita D. Watson of Mt. Morris, Mich., Blanch L. Dennis, Marsha Dennis-Bostick and Leon Graves; 24 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, four daughters-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 1 p.m. at Chicago Avenue Baptist Church, 2331 Broad Rock Blvd. Minister Helen Edwards officiating. Eulogy by Rev. Robert C. Davis. Interment Maury Cemetery. After 12 Noon, remains will rest in the above named church until hour of service. Relatives and friends attending funeral services, assemble at the church 12:30 p.m.
GILLINGS
On November 16, 2001, Judith Graham Gillings, of Richmond, Va. Cherished wife, aunt, great-aunt and devoted friend who touched all who knew her, with her love, strength and humor, pased away unexpectedly surrounded by her family and friends. Judy was born and raised in Alexandria, Va., but had called Richmond, Va. home for the past nine years. She is survived by her devoted and unwaivering husband of 24 years, Rick; five loving nieces and nephews, D'Ann, Michael Jr., Sean, Kelly and Shannon; seven great nieces and nephews, Jake, Hannah, Sean Jr., Caitlin, Sarah, Liam and Ryan; and caring and affectionate friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, (800) 822-6344.
GOLSTON
Evelyn Abady Golston, 84, of Roanoke, formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2001. Born August 1, 1917 in Richmond, Va. She was predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Rose Abramson Abady. Mrs. Golston served for many years as a volunteer with the Colonial Home and the Art League of Parkersburg. She was a member of Temple B'nai Israel. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard "Dick" Golston, former owner of the Style Center and Golston Rambler; her sons, Rodger A. Golston and wife, Patty, Tempe, Ariz.; Samuel A. Golston and wife, Cindy, Roanoke; her daughter, Rozann Golston Friedman and husband, Bernard, W. Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; grandchildren, Margaret Golston, Tucson, Ariz., Matthew Friedman and wife, Jodi, Farmington, Mich., Megan Strain and husband, Steve, Birmingham, Mich., John Golston and wife, Robin, Tempe, Ariz., Jeremy A. Golston, a student at Davis & Elkins College, Kathleen Golston, a student at West Virginia University; and a brother, Irving Abady, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, W.Va., by Rabbi I.B. Koller. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2001 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
HALL
Col. James H. Hall (USAF Ret.), age 74, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colo., passed away Saturday, November 17, 2001 in Mechanicsville. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ginny Hall; three daughters and a son-in-law, Cindy Stockton, Tena M. Sterrett, and Mary L. and Robert J. Doak; son, Lt. Col. John Cherniga (USAF) and daughter-in-law, Joan Cherniga; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Hall and family, and Mrs. Sally Allen; two nephews, David L. Allen and family, and James Gibson and family; and last but not least, numerous grand-puppies. Col. Hall was retired from the United States Air Force after a career of 31 years as a fighter pilot. He served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and where services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23286-3058, or the Hanover County Humane Society.
HENLEY
Aubrey Van Henley, 75, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away November 18, 2001. He is survived by three daughters, Sheri Van Pulliam and Angie Louise Bohannon, both of Mechanicsville, and Donna Sue Bockrath of Sandston, Va.; three grandchildren, Stephanie Van
Johnson of Farmville, Va., Tracy Lynn Hite and Michael Douglas Johnson. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Regal Home Improvement Company. We love and miss you PaPa. Services will be held at K.L. Jordan Funeral Services, 5008 Nine Mile Rd., 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2001. Visitation will follow after the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association. K L JORDAN
JONES
Florence Alma Jones, age 93, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 18, 2001. She is survived by several nieces and a nephew. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Forest Lawn.
KING
Larry A. King of South Hill, died November 17, 2001 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifetime resident of Mecklenburg County and a lifetime member of the La Crosse United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty Meade King; his son, Wes of the home; two daughters, Laury King of La Crosse, Karen and her husband, Eddie Smiley; and his grandson, Dylan, all of South Hill; his mother, Virginia Parham King of La Crosse; three brothers, David and Danny King, both of La Crosse, and Wayne King of Richmond. Also a dear sister-in-law, Cindy Stephens of Charleston, W.Va.; and a niece, Gin Sanders of Port Orange, Fla. Memorial service 11 a.m. Tuesday at La Crosse United Methodist Church. Visitation Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to CMH Hospice, P.O. Box 90, South Hill 23970 or the church, P.O. Box 279, La Crosse 23950. Condolences may be e-mailed to chcfh@buggs.net.
MINOR
John O. Minor of Richmond entered eternal rest November 17, 2001. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
PEARCE
Fred R. Pearce Sr. of Powhatan passed away Friday, November 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Joan Waymack Pearce; daughter, Shelby Hulslander of Mingus, Texas; son, Fred Pearce Jr. of Powhatan; brother, Bobby Lee Pearce of Richmond; sisters, Shirley Dekle of Deltona, Fla. and Sandra Bradley of Newport News; five granddaughters, and his nieces and nephews. Mr. Pearce was the owner of Fred's Wrecker & Repair Shop and Chesterfield Upholstery. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday. Interment Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
PETERS
Garland Peters of 1014 Cheatwood Avenue died November 14, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Peters; four daughters, Barbara Tyree, Eunice Guinn, Lucy Mae Braxton and Catherine Tyler; four sons, Willie, Alvin, McKinley and Jerome Peters; five sisters, two brothers, four sons-in-law, four daughters-in-law, 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brooland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. After 9 a.m. Tuesday, remains will rest in Greater Refuge Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2210
Carter Street, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Bishop Samuel R. Peters officiating. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia.
PRAML
Grace Evelyn (nee Flaherty) Praml, age 93, of Richmond, died Friday at home. Born in West Orange, N.J., she lived in Cedar Grove, N.J. for 53 years before moving to Richmond six years ago. Mrs. Praml was a telegraph operator for Western Union, Montclair, N.J. for 35 years before retiring. She was a former parishioner of St. Catherine's R.C. Church, Cedar Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Praml; and a daughter, Grace Praml. Survivors include two daughters, Anita Coiley of Richmond and Sheran O'Connor of Ironia, N.J.; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Boulevard, Totowa, N.J. is in charge of arrangements.
PRESTRIDGE
Hilda E. Prestridge, age 87, died Sunday, November 18, 2001. She was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Alice Slack; one son, George Keith Prestridge Jr.; six grandchildren, James, Joel and Jonathan Slack, Sherrie Holland, Skip Prestridge and Cicily Strain; and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service and burial will be held at a later date in Poplarville, Miss. Local arrangements are being handled by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home.
ROOTS
Departed this life November 18, 2001, Mrs. Margaret B. Roots of 1221 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
WILLIS
Henry D. Willis Jr., 59, of the 4400 block of Jeanne St., died November 16, 2001. Entombment will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either Pembroke Manor United Church of Christ or the National Kidney Foundation. Please visit this memorial at www.altmeyer.com.
WILSON
Miss Regina V. Wilson, age 101, of Richmond's Historic Jackson Ward, died November 18, 2001. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.
Rock pioneer Sam Phillips dies
Sun Records founder discovered Elvis
Jul 31, 2003
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sam Phillips, who discovered Elvis Presley and helped usher in the rock 'n' roll revolution, died Wednesday. He was 80.
Mr. Phillips died at St. Francis Hospital, spokeswoman Gwendo- lyn McClain said. No details were immediately available about the cause of death or how long he had been hospitalized.
Mr. Phillips founded Sun Records in Memphis in 1952 and helped launch the career of Presley, then a young singer who had moved from Tupelo, Miss.
He produced Presley's first record, the 1954 single that featured "That's All Right, Mama" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky."
"God only knows that we didn't know it would have the response that it would have," Mr. Phillips said in 1997.
"But I always knew that the rebellion of young people, which is as natural as breathing, would be a part of that breakthrough."
He was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
By 1956, when Mr. Phillips sold Presley's contract to RCA for $35,000, the rock 'n' roll craze had become a cultural phenomenon and a multimillion-dollar industry.
Presley died in 1977 at age 42.
Mr. Phillips began in music as a radio station engineer and later as a disc jockey. He started Sun Records so he could record both rhythm & blues singers and country performers.
In the early days before Presley, Mr. Phillips worked mostly with black musicians, including B.B. King and Rufus Thomas.
After Presley's success, others who recorded for the label under Phillips included Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty and Charlie Rich.
"We were starting from scratch together," Mr. Phillips said in 2000.
