U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Helen Fuller VanDenburg Hall 92 years
Helen Fuller VanDenburg Hall, 92, of Locust Hill, a former King George County teacher, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Hall was a 1929 graduate of the State Teachers College in Fredericksburg. In addition to teaching in King George, she also taught school in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Hall and her husband, the late Bernard A. Hall, owned and operated Hall's Hardware and Sporting Goods Store in downtown Fredericksburg. She also managed the Kenmore Inn, which her mother owned until 1972. Mrs. Hall was a member of Church of the Visitation in Topping and was a member of the Business Women's Club. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth H. Horton of Arlington; two sons, B. VanDenburg Hall of Middlesex County and John Watson Hall of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held Tuesday at Church of the Visitation. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Church of the Visitation, Box 38, Topping, Va. 23169. Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda, handled the arrangements.
Boyce L. "Bo" Garmon 74 years
Boyce L. "Bo" Garmon, 74, of Union, S.C., formerly of Colonial Beach, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home. Born in Laurens County, Mr. Garmon had retired from General Research in McLean. He was a member of the American Legion, the Loyal Order of Moose and Friendship Baptist Church in Whitmire, S.C. He was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Julia Keel Garmon; two daughters, Christina L. Griffin of Woodbridge and Gigi Wicker Couch of Santee, S.C.; a son, Blane Garmon of Chapin, S.C.; three sisters, Frances Bane and Virginia Gilliam, both of Whitmire, S.C., and Ruby Bumgarner of Morgantown, N.C.; a granddaughter, Andrea D. Menefee of Honolulu, who was raised in his home; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; a stepgranddaughter; a stepgrandson; and one great-stepgrandson. A funeral was held Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Friendship Baptist Church, 502 Duckett St., Whitmire, S.C. 29178. Gray Funeral Home, Whitmire, handled the arrangements.
Elsie Marie Campbell Thrasher 87 years
Elsie Marie Campbell Thrasher, 87, of Arnold, Md., died of diabetes. and heart failure Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Future Care-Chesapeake in Arnold. She was a native of Newland in Richmond County and the sister of Rubynette Sanford and brother of Sherwood Campbell, both of Montross. Mrs. Thrasher, raised in Newland, also had lived in Washington and Madison, Ala. She worked as an administrator for the C&P Telephone Co. in Washington and in Huntsville, Ala. She retired in 1970. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was the widow of Woodrow Thrasher. In addition to her sister and brother of Montross, Mrs. Thrasher is survived by two sons, Bert Ashton of Arnold and Chuck Ashton of Lakewood, Calif.; another sister, Lorraine
Smith of Tappahannock; three other brothers, Preston Campbell of Ocean Pines, Md., Wallace Campbell of Mechanicsville, Md. and Gilbert Campbell of Reston; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral was held today at Barranco & Sons Funeral Home, Severna Park, Md. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Rappahannock Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Catherine Johnson, 755 Oak Row Road, Warsaw, Va. 22572.
Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph T. Lewis 64 years
Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph T. Lewis, 64, of Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Dahlgren, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in Las Vegas. Mr. Lewis had retired from the Army after 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Lewis; two daughters and three sons, all of New Mexico; three sisters, Dorothy Exum of Capitol Heights, Md., Savannah Haliburton of Dahlgren and Roberta Austin of Woodbridge; five brothers, Chester Lewis, Preston Lewis and Philip Lewis, all of Dahlgren, Raymond Lewis Jr. of South Carolina, and Charles Lewis of Germany; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday at Little Ark Baptist Church, Owens. The Rev. Ben
Jones officiated. Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, handled the arrangements.
Frank Conrad Palmer Jr. 82 years
Frank Conrad Palmer Jr., 82, of Colonial Beach, formerly of Arlington, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Richmond, Mr. Palmer had retired as a captain in the Marine Corps and was a World War II combat veteran. Following his military career, he was a police officer in Arlington County and hosted the "Lt. Palmer of the Police" show, which aired on Channel 5 television. He was in charge of the school safety patrol program in Arlington County, was a Navy Department public safety officer at the Pentagon and was instrumental in proposing legislation for seatbelts in vehicles. He was also a safety officer with the Department of Labor in Washington and was an instructor for driver improvement clinics. He was a member of the Kena Temple in Alexandria and the Colonial Beach Moose and Elks lodges. Survivors include his wife, Helen A. Palmer; a son, Walter J. Palmer of Lewes, Del.; a brother, Thomas A. Palmer of Charleston, S.C.; and four grandchildren. A graveside committal of ashes was held Wednesday at Quantico National Cemetery, with full military honors. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, 225 Dennison St., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443. Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, Colonial Beach, handled the arrangements.
Lucy Bell
Johnson 102 years
Lucy Bell Johnson, 102, of King George County died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Heritage Hall Health Care in King George. A native and lifelong resident of King George, she did domestic work for private families and was a member of People's Union Baptist Church in King George. She was the widow of George Johnson. Survivors include two step-grandsons, Anderson
Johnson of King George and Elliott
Johnson of California; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Norma Conway of King George, who was also her caregiver. A funeral was held Saturday at People's Union Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Harry Wallace officiated. Bailey Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Ruby Howard Dobson 82 years
Ruby Howard Dobson, 82, of Westmoreland County died at her home Sunday, March 25, 2001. Born in King George County, she had retired as a nurses aide from Woodmont Center. Before that, she worked at Morganstern Pants Company in Fredericksburg. She was a member of Canaan's Faith Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Herbert Dobson; four daughters, Bernice Lee Gallahan and Edith Mae Abel, both of Spotsylvania County, Peggy Ann Schooler of Stafford County and Linda Sue Rollins of Westmoreland; a son, Henry D. Dobson of Stafford; two sisters, Mary Anderson Garner of Fredericksburg and Rebecca DeShazo of King George; a brother, Lewis Edward Howard of Stafford; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Canaan's Faith Church of God. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Rev. E.T. Bourne and the Rev. Dennis Newton officiated. Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, handled the arrangements.
Ruby Howard Dobson 82 years
Ruby Howard Dobson, 82, of Westmoreland County died at her home Sunday, March 25, 2001. Born in King George County, she had retired as a nurses aide from Woodmont Center. Before that, she worked at Morganstern Pants Company in Fredericksburg. She was a member of Canaan's Faith Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Herbert Dobson; four daughters, Bernice Lee Gallahan and Edith Mae Abel, both of Spotsylvania County, Peggy Ann Schooler of Stafford County and Linda Sue Rollins of Westmoreland; a son, Henry D. Dobson of Stafford; two sisters, Mary Anderson Garner of Fredericksburg and Rebecca DeShazo of King George; a brother, Lewis Edward Howard of Stafford; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Canaan's Faith Church of God. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Rev. E.T. Bourne and the Rev. Dennis Newton officiated. Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, handled the arrangements.
Juanita Cowen Chatham 70 years
Juanita Cowen Chatham, 70, of Montross died Wednesday, March 28, 2001. She was the widow of Walter Chatham and was a member of Edgewater United Methodist Church at Tidwells. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine Chatham of Richmond and Michele C. Swain of Mount Holly; and three granddaughters. A funeral was held Friday at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Burial was in Carmel United Methodist Church cemetery in Hague. The Rev. J. Charles Dameron officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Edgewater United Methodist Church, c/o Ethel Daiger, treasurer, 149 Cardinal Drive, Montross, Va. 22520.
Mauteel Rollings "Teck" Trice 95 years
Mauteel Rollings "Teck" Trice, 95, of Colonial Beach died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Red River County, Texas, she was the widow of John M. Trice. She is survived by a niece, Louise Malcolm of Portsmouth. A graveside service was held last Thursday at Historyland Memorial Park in King George. Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, handled the arrangements.
Joseph Daniel Taylor Jr. 44 years
Joseph Daniel Taylor Jr., 44, of Stafford County died unexpectedly Monday, March 12, 2001, at his home. He was son of Joseph D. Taylor and Juanita H. Taylor of King George County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Rose Taylor; three sons, Joseph D. Taylor III, Charles W. Taylor and Robert E. Taylor, all of Stafford; and three brothers, Jack D. Taylor of Waldorf, Md., Jeffrey D. Taylor of Mechanicsville, Md., and Jerome D. Taylor of Stafford. A graveside service was held Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Amos Healy officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, 4351 Garden City Drive, Suite 500, Landover, Md. 20785. Contributions may also be made to the Blue Ridge Hospital or the University of Virginia Health Science Center. Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, handled the arrangements.
June Lee Smoot 58 years
June Lee Smoot, 58, of King George County died of cancer Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her home. Born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Mrs. Smoot worked as a travel consultant for the King George Visitors Center. She was a gardener. Survivors include her husband, George W. Smoot; two daughters, Elissa C. Lewis and Shawn C. Burrell, both of King George; a son, Kenneth S. "Smokey" Clift Jr. of Fredericksburg; two stepsons, Bryan Smoot of Colonial Beach and Stephen "Pat" Smoot of Clinton, Md.; her father, Collins A.
Johnson of King George; a sister, Virginia
Johnson of King George; a brother, Collins A.
Johnson Jr. of King George; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A funeral was held Tuesday at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George. Burial was in Historyland Memorial Park in King George. The Rev. Steve Siegrist officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Dahlgren Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1375, Dahlgren, Va. 22448; or to The Virginia Potomac Gateway Welcoming Center Operations Fund, P.O. Box 71, King George, Va. 22485. Checks to the latter should be made payable to King George Treasurer.
Wilmer Leroy "Bill" Robertson 86 years
Wilmer Leroy "Bill" Robertson, 86, of Colonial Beach died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Mr. Robertson had retired as a barber in Alexandria and also as a part-time barber from Weston's Barber Shop in Colonial Beach. A Marine veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Army Corps of Engineers in Korea in 1950-51. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Robertson composed and performed country gospel music at many churches in the Northern Neck. Survivors include his wife, Gay C. Robertson; a son, Ronald Owen Robertson of Alexandria; two brothers, Winthrop I. Robertson of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Sidney P. Robertson of Strasburg; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral was held today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial was in Quantico National Cemetery. The Rev. Willard Bowen and the Rev. Donald Bowen officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, 225 Dennison St., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443; or to Oak Grove Baptist Church's Local Mission Fund, Building Fund or Prayer Garden Fund, 8096 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, Va. 22443. Nash & Slaw Funeral Home of Colonial Beach handled the arrangements.
