U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
KILBY
Mrs. Alva Patrom Kilby of Chesterfield County departed this life very peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2001. Mrs. Kilby retired from the Chesterfield County Public Schools after having taught for more than four decades in the area of Early Childhood Education. She was also a deaconess and Sunday School teacher for many years at the First Baptist Church, Centralia, of which her grandmother was one of the founders. Preceded in death by her parents and five brothers, she is survived by two sisters, Nellie Z. and Magnolia L. Patrom of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Daniel (Billy) A. and Oakley W. (Ethel) Patrom, also of Richmond; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, three first cousins, four other sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and inumerable other cousins and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, August 15, at First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, Va., Dr. Wilson E.B. Shannon, pastor. The remains will be available for viewing at 10 a.m. until hour of service. Family and friends assemble at the Church at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Endowment Fund of First Baptist, Centralia.
LEWIS
Mr. George A. Lewis departed this life August 11, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Nina H. Lewis; stepdaughter, Verna Jones; one granddaugher, Cynthia Jones; three sisters; seven brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m., Virginia Veteran's Cemetery at Amelia. Rev. Wiggins officiating. Family and friends please assemble at the funeral home at 11:30 p.m.
LOZY
Cynthia Diane "Cindy" Coley Lozy, 44, was joined in heaven Saturday, August 11, 2001 at Lake Gaston, N.C. as the result of a boating accident. She was a native of Norfolk and was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a daughter of Mildred Elaine Lancaster Barber of Norfolk and the late James Franklin Barber. She was the beloved wife of George Michael Lozy. Cindy was a retired owner of CJ's Automotive Inc., a member of Kempsville Baptist Church, the National Automotive Dealers' Association, and the Better Business Bureau. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Christina Elaine Mathis; one stepson, Shawn Michael Lozy and his wife, Leslie A.; one stepdaughter, Angela Lozy Weddle and her husband, Steven E., all of Virginia Beach; three brothers, Anthony L. Coley and Vernon W. Coley, both of Norfolk and William D. Coley and his wife, Ellen B. of Virginia Beach; one stepgrandson, Anthony Michael Lozy of Virginia Beach; and an expecting grandchild, "Lozy Weddle"; and beloved pet, Sweetie. A Christian Wake Service will be conducted this evening at 7 p.m. in the
Smith &
Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 4889 Kempsville Rd. at Baxter Rd. by Father John-Mary Thompkins, O.S.B. The family will remain for visitation until 9 p.m. A joint funeral will be conducted Wednesday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home by Father John-Mary Thompkins O.S.B. and the Rev. Hyman Vann. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
LOZY
George Michael Lozy, 56, was joined in heaven Saturday, August 11, 2001 at Lake Gaston, N.C. as the result of a boating accident. A native of Central Falls, Rhode Island, he had lived in Virginia Beach the past 39 years. He was a son of Pauline Oulette Lozy of Cumberland, R.I. He was predeceased by his father, Louis E. Lozy and a brother, Ronald J. Lozy. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Diane Coley Lozy. George was a Catholic, a member of the National Automotive Dealers' Association, the Better Business Bureau, and Tanglewood Shores Golf & Country Club in Bracy, Va. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Shawn Michael Lozy and his wife, Leslie A.; one daughter, Angela Lozy Weddle and her husband, Steven E.; one stepdaughter, Christina Elaine Mathis, all of Virginia Beach; three brothers, Louis H. Lozy of Barnstead, N.H., Carl M. Lozy of Johnston, R.I., and Paul R. Lozy of Emporia, Va.; one sister, Dianne M. Sexton of Cumberland, R.I.; one grandson, Anthony Michael Lozy of Virginia Beach; and an expecting grandchild, "Lozy Weddle"; and a beloved pet, Eternity. A Christian Wake Service will be conducted this evening at 7 p.m. in the
Smith &
Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 4889 Kempsville Rd. at Baxter Rd. by Father John-Mary Thompkins O.S.B. The family will remain for visitation until 9 p.m. A joint funeral will be conducted Wednesday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home by Father John-Mary Thompkins O.S.B. and the Rev. Hyman Vann. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice.
MASON
Departed this life August 13, 2001, Henry A. Mason Jr. of 3313 Dill Ave. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.
McMILLEN
Victoria Barker McMillen of Richmond, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2001 after a short illness. A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, she was the widow of Charles McMillen, and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Paula McMillen; her grandson and his wife, Eric and Jennifer Beazley McMillen; one great-grandson, Matthew; and her sister, Elizabeth Ream of Cape Coral, Fla. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226.
MILLER
Alfred F. Miller died in Richmond Sunday, August 12, 2001. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday (today) at 9:30 a.m. from St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 300 N. Sheppard St. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
MOODY
Joe J. and Loretta J. Moody of Chesterfield departed this life suddenly Thursday, August 9, 2001, in Florence, South Carolina. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later.
MOONEY
Josephine Crowder Mooney, 92, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2001. She was the widow of Early V. Mooney and is survived by two sons, Ervin A. Andrews and Donald Eugene Andrews; one granddaughter, four grandsons, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; also two sisters, Susan Crowder
Smith and Lucille Crowder Shepherd, both of Richmond; one brother, John Crowder of Weldon, N.C. Mrs. Mooney was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Her remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and where funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
PATEL
Mr. Sanmukh Hiralal Patel, 55, of Chester, died Sunday, August 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Manjulaben Patel; two sons, Nitin S. Patel and his wife, Anupa and Nipesh S. Patel and his wife, Pina; one brother, one sister. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will recieve freinds 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and where services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday.
POWERS
Virginia Giannotti Powers of Mechanicsville died August 12, 2001. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Millie and Herman Brock, Dale and Carol Powers, Jeanne and Bill Reeves, and Janice and Ed Machalski; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a devoted niece, Delores Elam; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Powers was a past matron of Mizpah Chapter #32 O.E.S. She was retired from the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, a volunteer for Mechanicsville Little League, Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation, and at Regional Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Third Christian Church. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with an Eastern Star Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2001 with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Third Christian Church.
RICHARDSON
Arlette Richardson, born December 31, 1957 to Mildred Richardson of Richmond. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Tomeka Richardson; her mother, Mildred Richardson; a sister, Julia Richardson; a brother, Walter Richardson; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Richardson; two uncles, two aunts, three nephews, five nieces, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, among them one devoted, Samuel Simms. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 12 noon, at Fountain of Deliverance Church, 9 E. Clay St., where remains will lie in state at 11 a.m. Bishop Lawrence Taylor officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends attending services assemble at the church Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
RITCHIE
Mina Sue Ritchie of Richmond died August 9, 2001. Ms. Ritchie, formerly of Harrisonburg, was the daughter of the late Nina and Russell Ritchie of Harrisonburg. Ms. Ritchie is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Sarah Ritchie; two nephews, Colby and Cory Ritchie, all of Mt. Crawford; and one niece, Courtney Grove of Bridgewater, Va.; as well as numerous friends, including Trudy Miller, her friend and caregiver. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 18, 11 a.m. at Belmont United Methodist Church, 3510 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
RITTER
Dewey E. Ritter, 72, of Chesterfield, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 12, 2001. He is survived by his sons, Alan Ritter and his wife, Lynn, Troy Ritter and his wife, Colleen and Robin Ritter and his wife, Eleanor; a brother, Pete Ritter and his wife, Evelyn; and grandchildren, Jason, Megan, Corie, Rachel, Zach, Trey, Jessica, Kimberly and Brittany. Mr. Ritter aired on WTVR-6 for six years as the host of the "Dewey Ritter and the Country Music Time Show." He was a frequent performer at the New Dominion Barn Dance and was a well known musician throughout the area. He was also the innaugural president of the Virginia Chapter of the Country Music Association. Mr. Ritter was a beloved father and grandfather (Poppy) and will be missed by all. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
SNEAD
Edward Poindexter Snead of Richmond passed away August 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Inge Snead; three children, Kent P. Snead and his wife, Margie of Powell, Ohio; Karen S. Nelson and her husband, Tommy of Richmond and Jill S. Age of Virginia Beach; one stepson, Grant Salstrom and his wife, Pat, and their son, Chris; six grandchildren, Wendy Carnes, Teri Long, Robert Snead, Jackie Snead, Krista Nelson and Brandon Nelson; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Admiral William Snead, USN (ret.) and Charles D. Snead. Dr. Snead attended the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a B.A. degree. He continued his education and received a Masters of Commerce degree from the University of Richmond and a Juris Doctor Law degree from the College of William and Mary. Dr. Snead was employed by the Internal Revenue Service until his retirement in 1980. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, at Colbert Funeral Home in Bremo Bluff, Va. and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 16. at Fork Union Baptist Church, Fork Union Virginia. The funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 16, at 2 p.m. at Fork Union Baptist Church. Flowers may be sent to Colbert Funeral Home, Bremo Bluff, Va.
STEVENSON
Steven R. Stevenson of Richmond entered eternal rest August 13, 2001. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
STEWART
Ruth Wiseman Stewart, 91, died Monday, August 13, 2001 at Waverly Healthcare Center in Waverly, Va. She was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Bessie W. Wiseman, and wife of the late Edward Lee Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was an accomplished poet with many of her works published. She retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation's Richmond office in 1975 and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Hopewell, Va. She is survived by three daughters, Elinor S. Antis of Wakefield, Dorothy A. Stewart of Greenbelt, Md., and Rose S. Ford of Prince George County, Va.; one brother, Roland A. Wiseman of Prince George County; one half sister, Bessie S. Hart of Clearwater, Fla.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Rocky Hock United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wakefield. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, on Tuesday evening, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, Waverly, Va., 23890.
