U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
THOMPSON
Mary Jane McCaslin Thompson passed away on May 24, 2002. She was the daughter of Mary Nelle Robbins McCaslin and Blackard Hendrix McCaslin. She graduated from The Collegiate Schools and attended Salem College and graduated from East Carolina University. She taught high school for many years in Washington, N.C. where she lived with her family for 30 years. She is survived by her son, Leon Chappel Thompson III of Dallas, Texas; and her mother, Mary Nelle R. McCaslin; her sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Patsy Brooks. She was surrounded by many close friends and a large extended family. Services will be held on Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at the the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home and a private burial will be held on Tuesday.
TOOMBS
Allen Wayne Toombs, 59, of Richmond died May 24, 2002. He is survived by his companion, Lolly Keith; his daughter, Sandra D. Freer and her husband, Duane; his son, Troy W. Toombs and his wife, Perri; his grandsons, Austin W. and Matthew P. Freer and Jake B. and Zachary L. Toombs. Visitation will be held Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the home of Lolly Keith.
TRAVERS
Vice Admiral (VADM) Edward Patrick Travers, 77, former CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, died of natural causes in Richmond, Va. May 22, 2002. Admiral Travers was a long-time resident of Alexandria, Va. VADM Travers was born and raised in Mounds, Ill. before joining the Navy at the age of 17. During a 41 year military career, VADM Travers was a "mustang," a term often used to describe enlisted men who subsequently become commissioned officers. He participated in the final stages of World War II on board a Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier, and was later assigned to submarine duty. He served on the submarines Razorback, Argonaut and Hawkbill. He commanded the submarine Spikefish based in Key West, Fla. in 1960. After serving as Commander of Submarine Division 82 he attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and earned a Masters of Science Degree in Business Administration from George Washington University. He served in several posts involving the Navy's budget and logistics during the Vietname War. In 1980 he became the Vice Chief of Naval Material where he served until his retirement from the Navy in 1983. VADM Travers served for ten years as a member of the Board of Directors of the United Service Automobile Association (USAA), a $65 billion worldwide insurance and financial services organization serving active, reserve, and former military. He served five consecutive terms on the Board, was a member of the Executive Committee, treasurer, and served four years a vice chairman. After retiring from Naval Service, VADM Travers was elected President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, a $150 million non-profit organization with a mission to assist Sailors, Marines and their families in need. He created a college scholarship fund for children of active duty Sailors and Marines, providing up to 500 scholarships each year. The program was later named the Vice Admiral Edward P. Travers U.S. Navy Scholarship Fund. VADM Travers' military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two gold stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the Distinguished Public Service Medal, Order of Naval Merit Award (by the Republic of Brazil) and various area and campaign ribbons including decorations by the U.S., Brazil, and Vietnam governments. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, the former Marjorie Bingaman of Ullin, Ill.; sons, Edward Jr., Richmond, Va., Ronald and wife, Ann, Short Pump, Va., and John with spouse, Virginia, Charlotte Hall, Md.; grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Bryan, Timothy and Nathan; and great-grandchildren, Mary Ryan, Connor and Tyler. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, James Travers of Springfield, Ill., and Charles Travers of Birmingham, Mich., Mary Ann Travers Squires and Sarah Jane Travers Clarke, both of Olive Branch, Ill. VADM Travers was a member of the Retired Officers Association, the United States Submarine League and of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Richmond, Va. Local services are scheduled at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd., Richmond, Va. with a viewing on Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m. followed by Mass. The Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road is serving the family. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vice Admiral Edward P. Travers Scholarship Fund, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 801 N. Randolph St., Suite 1228 , Arlington, Va. 22203 or the American Diabetes Association.
WEISENBERGER
Gertrude A. Weisenberger, 80, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Richmond, Va., died Friday in Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. November 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Towsend and the late Gertrude (Nee McNally) Anderson. Her husband, George A. Weisenberger, preceded Mrs. Weisenberger in death in 1976. She was a homemaker. From 1967 to 1977, Mrs. Weisenberger and her husband, George, were residents of Richmond, Va., where she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Home Demonstration Assoc. She is survived by her sons, Bob and his wife, Patti Weisenberger of Winterville, N.C., and Scott Weisenberger of North Wales, Pa.; daughter, Kathryn M. Weisenberger of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandsons, Bob and his wife, Jackie Weisenberger of Ashburg, Va., and Dan and his wife, Kim Weisenberger of Greenville, N.C.; granddaughter, Casey Weisenberger and Mike
Smith of Greenville, N.C.; great-grandsons, Shane Weisenberger of Ashburn, Va. and Barrett
Smith of Greenville, N.C. Relatives and friends are invited to the graveside service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S. Randolph St., Richmond, Va. Remembrances in her name to St. Katherine Drexel Residence, 7919 Forrest Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19150 would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, Ambler, Pa.
WINN
Alice Royster Winn, age 91, of Wilsons, died Saturday, May 25, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Winn; and a son, Kenneth G. Winn. She is survived by a son, Herbert Winn and wife, Joyce of Blackstone; and daughter-in-law, Jane Vaughan Winn of Alexandria; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Winn was a retired rural mail carrier, a Sunday school teacher and a member of White Oak United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the White Oak United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home, Blackstone. Memorial contributions may be made to White Oak Cemetery Fund.
ANDERSON
Evangelist Almira M. Anderson, formerly of 700 So. Lombardy St., Apt. 204, entered eternal rest December 23, 2000. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
ATKINSON
Mr. Richard Alan Atkinson, 48, passed away Friday, December 22, 2000 at his residence in Chester, Va. He was a native of Salem, Va., but had resided in this area most all of his life. He was the son of Willie Ray Atkinson of Hopewell, Va. and the late, Lorraine Chumbley Atkinson. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Carol Nuchols Atkinson; one son, Alan Ray Atkinson, both of Chester. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd. with Dr. Ed Stansfield, Pastor of Chester Baptist Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association-Richmond Chapter, 2788 Hydraulic Rd., Suite 4, Charlottesville, Va. 27410.
BALLARD
Madeline C. Ballard of 1900 Lauderdale Dr., widow of Davis F. Ballard, died December 24, 2000. She is survived by three nieces and five nephews. She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 9808 and a membr of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was also retired from DuPont in 1963. 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 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesda. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
BERRYMAN
Ernest Mooring Berryman, 81, died Sunday, December 24, 2000. He was born on November 26, 1919 at Beechland Cross Roads in Elberon, Va. He lived at Beechland all of his life and after high school joined his father in thier family farm operation. Ernest and his son later formed Beechland Farms, Inc., which now has been joined by two of Ernest's gransons. During his farming career, Mr. Berryman was honored twice with an outstanding farmer award and also received honors for conservation work on his farm. He was a member of the County Committee of the Surry ASCS for 12 years. Mr. Berryman worked with the 4-H and FFA organizations, as well as the Surry County Extension Office in developing programs to help youths in furthering their goal to have a career in production agriculture. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, where he served as superintendent for 40 years. Mr. Berryman was preceded in death by his parents William Thomas and Lucy Mooring Berryman; and three brothers, Perry L., Jack C., and Ollie T. Berryman. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn
Jones Berryman; a daughter, Darlene B. Richards of Surry; a son, E. Mac Berryman and his wife, Joanie of Elberon; one sister, Lilly B. Thomas of Ivor; six grandchildren, Bobby Richards and his wife, Stacey of Elberon, Sherri R. Brittle and her husband, Smokey of Wakefield, Don Richards of Surry, Melissa Berryman of Atlantic Beach, N.C., Steve Berryman of Elberon, and Lisa Berryman of Elberon; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held in Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Surry, on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Raymond Rowland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at the residence, 2200 Golden Hill Rd., Elberon, Va. Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove UM Church, c/o Stacey Richards, 3333 Beechland Rd., Elberon, Va. 23846, The Surry Vol. Rescue Squad, Surry, Va. 23883 or to the American Cancer Society, Sussex-Surry Chapter, P.O. Box 836, Wakefield, Va. 23888. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefiled, is handling arrangements.
BOURNE
Walter Abbitt Bourne, 84, of Rockville, Va., departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2000. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Kitchen and his grandson, W. Alexander Kitchen II. Surviving are his wife, Lena Nuckols Bourne; and his son, Gene Abbitt Bourne of Lexington; his grandchildren, Terry B. Patrick of Richmond, Gene Abbitt Bourne II of Salem, Va., Chadwick Agnor Bourne of Richmond, Walter Christian Kitchen of Aylett, Va.; and his great-granddaughters, Branden Patrick of Richmond, and Madison Bourne of Salem, Va. He was a member of Springfield Christian Church, where he was a Trustee for many years. He loved children and always had a bag of candy to share with them, thereby getting the name of (Candy Man). Remains rest at the West Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Rd., where the family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Monday (today). Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, at Springfield Christian Church, Rockville, with interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Christian Church Building Fund, 18285 Vontay Rd., Rockville, Va. 23146 or Centerville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 52 Broad St. Rd., Manakin-Sabot, Va. 23103.
BROWN
Mark Allan "Trey"
Brown III, 16, of Hanover, died Wednesday, December 20, 2000. He is survived by his parents Mark and Marilyn Brown; sister, Meredith Leigh Brown; paternal grandparents, Richard E. and Ellen
Brown of Warrenton and William A. Blasko of Fredericksburg; great-grandmother, Christine M. Limbrick of Fredericksburg; maternal great-aunt and uncle, E. Harris and Betty Puckett. Trey was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Trey was a gifted and creative artist who also loved hockey, skateboarding and computers. He was a student at Atlee High School. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, corner of Rt. 301 and Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Interment 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville, Va.
CARTER
John D. Carter, 67, of Midlothian, died Friday, December 22, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Polly Carter; his son, Douglas P.
Carter and his wife, Nancy of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three nieces, Diana Miller, Debbie Thornton and Denise Sperry and their families. Mr.
Carter was a member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church, Manchester Lodge #14 AF&AM, Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies, ACCA Temple Shrine where he was the Director of the Million Dollar Band and the Sauerkrauts German Band, a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #16, and the 90 & 9 Breakfast Club. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, and where a Masonic Memorial Service will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday followed by visitation until 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 27 at Westover Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners' Children's Transportation Fund, c/o ACCA Temple Shrine, P. O. Box 9217, Richmond, Va. 23227, the Childhood Language Center at Richmond, Inc. or Westover Hills United Methodist Church.
CRAFTON
Mrs. Elsie Harrison Crafton, 90, widow of Haynie W. Crafton Sr. of Petersburg, Va., died on Thursday, December 21, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Crafton Magee of Manassas, Va. Mrs. Crafton is survived by her son, H.W. Crafton Jr. and daughter-in-law, Esther J. Crafton of Richmond; a sister, Mrs. Helen L. Mann of Virginia Beach; and son-in-law, George A. Magee Jr. of Manassas. She is also survived by four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 2 p.m. in St. John's Episcopal Church, Petersburg. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Prince George Co. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 26, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to St. John's Episcopal Church, 842 W. Washington St., Petersburg, Va. 23803.
DARDEN
Mrs. Gertrude Day Darden, 93, formerly of Emporia, widow of Watkins R. Darden, died Sunday, December 24, 2000 in Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, N.C. She was the daughter of Charlie William and Bessie Marshall Day, and was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, where during her active years she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Hicksford Chapter. She is survived by a daughter, Delight D. Andrews and husband, Glen of Rocky Mount, N.C.; and a son, Russell E. Darden and wife, Frances of Courtland, Va.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at Owen Funeral Home in Jarratt, where the funeral service, led by the Rev. James W. Browder III, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2000. Interment Emporia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests, memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity or to Main Street United Methodist Church of Emporia.
GARRETT
Katherine R. Garrett, 88, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord December 23, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin L. Garrett; and her daughter, Margaret K. Scruggs, and is survived by her daughters, Pauline Painter, Gladys McMillian, Betty Wade and Ann Hall; her sons, Lewis Scruggs of Reedville, Va., Melvin Scruggs of New Town, Va., and John D. Scruggs of Richmond; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Garrett retired from Friedman Marks Co. after 42 years of service and volunteered at Henrico Doctor's Hospital. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, followed by interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice or St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
HOLLINS
Betty S. Hollins, age 65, of Bumpass, Va., died Friday, December 22, 2000. She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory H. Sprouse, and is survived by her husband, Frank A. Hollins; her daughter, Leslie (Sue) A. Stanley and her husband, Eddie of Bumpass; her son, John L. Sprouse of Richmond; her grandchildren, Angela Sprouse, Elizabeth Stanley and Mark Stanley; her mother, Grace M. Fuller of Richmond; two brothers, Harold Fuller of Staunton and Doug Fulelr of Fredericks Hall; her stepdaughter, Nancy H. Byers of Bumpass; and her stepson, Sam Hollins of Doswell. Her remains rest at the Lacy Funeral Home, Rt. 522, Mineral, Va., where the family will receive frieds from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 27 in Hopewell Baptist Church, Montpelier, with interment in the church cemetery.
