U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Semones
Ella Jane
Williams Semones, age 95, of Wytheville, died Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 at her home.
She was a native of Nebo and a member of the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy.
She was the widow of James Guy Semones.
Survivors include two sons, Jason Semones, Etowah, N.C., and Jerry Semones, Jarratt; one sister, Blanche W. Daugherty, Chilhowie; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Oscar "Sonny" Ayers officiating. Interment was in the West End Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.
Shazier
Eric Michael Shazier, age 18 months, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Shazier
Eric Miguel Shazier, age 26, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Thomas Jonathan Blevins, age 82, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at a local nursing home in Stephenson, VA.
He was born December 11, 1914 to James Ceburn and Charity Catherine "Cack" Greer Blevins in The Highlands of Grayson County, VA. He had been a mission worker with Konnarock Lutheran Mission until its closing in 1959, after which he worked for the Fairfax County Government in pumping station maintenance until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and a member of the Administrative Board of the Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Augusta Sluss Blevins of Stephenson, VA; three sons, Thomas Jonathan Blevins, Jr. of N. Hollywood, CA, Charles Lawton Blevins and David Carroll Blevins, both of Woodbridge, VA; three daughters, Mrs. Charles D. (Sheila)
Brown of Winchester, VA, Kathryn Anne Bowers of Abingdon, VA, and Marjorie Karen Boeye of New Castle, CA; one sister, Ivory B. Chambers of Elk Creek, VA; two brothers, Elmer H. Blevins of Mouth of Wilson, VA and Charles Dawes Blevins of Marion, VA; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kathleen Monge and the Rev. Edwin K. Bowers officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Mr. Blevins' grandsons, the Burnt Factory Methodist Men, and Clarence Johnson. Burial was in the Shenandoah Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Barbie Carlisle, 808 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, VA 22603.
Broyles
C. Frank Broyles, 70, died Thursday, February 20, 1997 in Bristol Nursing Home.
He was a retired painting contractor and a draftsman. He was also a veteran of World War II and a member of Bryars-Cobb United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, James A. Broyles and William E. Broyles of Glade Spring, VA; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred B. Hunting, Mrs. Margaret B. Hogston and Mrs. Anne B. Ellis, all of Glade Spring, VA; two nieces; one nephew; three great-nieces; and three great-nephews.
Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge.
Henderson
Mae B. Henderson, age 89, of Damascus, VA died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was the widow of Ted R. Henderson. She was a member of the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Konnarock, VA.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet Lawson of Damascus, VA and Agnes Reedy of Pineville, LA; five sisters, Thelma Milligan, Virginia Rollins, and Helen Peacher, all of Nokesville, VA, Lucy Ward of Morristown, TN, and Lillian Stringer of Great Falls, VA; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Henderson were conducted Thursday, February 20 in the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery of Konnarock, VA. Serving as pallbearers were Arley Hoosier, Jimmy Hoosier, Glenn Severt, Russell Adams, Bill Reedy, Tom Machin, and Ninevah Blevins. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Severt and Marvin Rider. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Konnarock, VA.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus, VA was in charge of arrangements.
Puckett
Charles Clarence "Mouse" Puckett, age 81, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
He was a native of Russell County, VA and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of Mount Carmet Christial Church.
Survivors include three sons, Zane Puckett, Hayes, VA, Dave Puckett, Glade Spring, VA, and Joe Puckett, Emory, VA; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Crane, Newport News, VA, Mrs. Rosylyn Parks, Richmond, VA, and Mrs. Debbie Alexander, Glade Spring, VA; three brothers, Arch Puckett, Bristol, VA, Turner Puckett, Pearisburg, VA, and Gene Puckett, Dover, DE; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge.
Richardson
Mabel Ferguson Richardson, age 91, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Loyette and Daniel A. Blevins of Marion, VA; two sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Joan) Atkins of Marion, VA and Mrs. Quinton (Charlotte) Blevins of Fairfax, VA; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, February 21 in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with John D. Tilson officiating. Burial followed in South Fork Cemetery.
Barnett's Marion Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements.
Shazier
Eric Michael Shazier, age 18 months old, died Monday, February 17, 1997.
He is survived by his paternal grandfather, Franklin E. Shazier of Chilhowie, VA; his paternal grandmother, Veronica Shuff White of Columbus, Ohio; one uncle, Franklin A. (Tony) Shazier of Chilhowie, VA; and one great-great aunt, Margaret White of Chilhowie, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Eric Miguel Shazier and his mother, Michelle Renee Olson.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 20, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Chilhowie with Minister Stephen Fields, Rev. Kenneth Carter, Sr., Rev. Johnny Lee Johnson, Minister Melvin
Johnson and Minister Nolan Wolfe officiated. Burial followed in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Pete Sturgill, David Preston, Nathaniel Fields, III and John Martin.
Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements.
