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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
MORTON
Ernest L. Morton Jr. (Morty, Moe) entered eternal rest September 27, 1999. Cherishing his memory are his daughter, Tonja Morton; three sons, Eric, Kareem, and Ahmad Morton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Morton Sr.; one sister; two brothers; four grandchildren, Rashem and Jada Morton, Shaquelle Lewis, and Janequa Saunders; six sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends, two devoted, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ruffin. The family will receive friends Friday 6 to 7 p.m. at the All Faiths Chapel of the A.D. Price Funeral Establishment, 212 E. Leigh St. Funeral services will be private. Bland and Brunson, Directors. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT

McCLOUD
Departed this life, September 29, 1999, Ronee’ LaVida McCloud of 1511 Edge Lawn Circle. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving mother, Deborah L. Evans; father, Ronnie McCloud; three sisters, Latasha McCloud, Kieona and Kiesha Redd; maternal grandparents, Freddie Ford and Mable Evans; paternal grandparents, Robert Tom Anderson and Cleo McCloud; two great-grandmothers, Lola Ford and Mamie Branch; host of aunts, among them, Freda and Valerie Evans; uncles; and cousins, among them, Constance Miles and Tiyale Hayes; one nephew, Michael Wall Jr.; two devoted nurses, Althea Spain and Ether Richardson; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. at 5th Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Earl M. Brown, Pastor, officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

PERSON
Mrs. Christine Person of 601 E. Brookland Park Blvd. departed this life Sunday, September 26, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Robert Person; five children, Ernestine Holloman, Crawford Henderson, Joanne Coleman, Keith Person, and Gail Person; five grandchildren, Angela Moore, Kevin Henderson, John Coleman III, De’Aunte Person, Nicholas Person; two great-grandchildren, Keyarna Lee and Jordan Moore; one devoted great-nephew, Elijah "Jackie Boy" Watkins; two daughters-in-law, Peggy Henderson and Sharon Person; one son-in-law, John Coleman Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Carrie "Louise" Smith and Mildred "Juanita" Person; one brother-in-law, Ivory Lee Person; two devoted cousins, Willie Benjamin and Eardie Peace; three devoted friends, Richard and Pearl Glass, and Londella Hamilton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Professional services provided by Crawley Funeral Home, 3810 Meadowbridge Rd., where family will receive friends Friday, 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, at 11 a.m. from the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 28th and "R" Sts. Remains will lie in state Saturday 10 a.m. until hour of service. Rev. Paul Pleasants officiating. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends kindly assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m.

PUFFENBARGER
Barbara A. Puffenbarger, 71, of Colonial Heights, died on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 in Johnston-Willis Hospital. She was born in Brunswick County, Va. and was the daughter of the late, William A. and Dora Edwards Bowen. She was a graduate of Madison College in the Class of 1949. Mrs. Puffenbarger taught elementary school for thirty-six years and taught in the Colonial Heights School system for thirty-three years, the last being in Tussing Elementary School. Mrs. Puffenbarger was a member of Highland United Methodist Church, the Joy Club and AARP, and the Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her husband, Richard E. Puffenbarger; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda P. Peterson and Richard of Chesterfield; two sisters, Mary Johnson of Virginia Beach and Easterbelle Simms of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren, Luther Craig Wilmoth and Richard Brett Peterson. A funeral service will be Saturday, October 2, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Lipke, Rev. Darwood Rowan, and Rev. William Rawlings, officiating. Entombment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family will be receiving friends, Friday evening, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Highland United Methodist Church Youth Library Fund.

SCHUTT
Grace S. Schutt, age 84, of Burkeville, widow of Henry G. Schutt, died Wednesday, September 29, 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Norma Jean Walls of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Peggy S. Prezioso of Mechanicsville, Va.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; one sister, Nannie W. Schutt of Burkeville; one brother, Stanley W. Worsham of Burkeville. Mrs. Schutt was a member of Burkeville Baptist Church and a retired secretary at Southern States Cooperative. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice with the Rev. J. Clyde Shelton officiating. The family will receive friends at the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

SEAY
Thomas E. Seay, age 66, of Sandston, died Thursday, September 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Agnes D. Seay; his son, Michael Seay and his wife, Elaine; two daughters, Donna and Linda Seay; his mother, Virginia Seay Frise; one brother, Eugene Seay and his wife, Sydney Carol; one grandson, Thomas W. Seay; and two devoted friends, Gloria and Charles Blackwell. His remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 12 Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church.

SHERARD
Departed this life September 29, 1999, Mr. Calvin T. Sherard Jr. of 2836 Fairfield Ave. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.

SIBLEY
Mary Jane O’Connor Sibley, 79, of Richmond, died Thursday, September 30, 1999. She was the widow of Winton E. Sibley. She is survived by her son, Ronald Winton Sibley; her two daughters, Jane Sibley Butler and Diane Sibley Sanders; five brothers, James, William, Benjamin, and M.C. "Sam" O’Connor, all of West Point, Va. and Donald O’Connor of Richmond; three grandchildren, Mary Lynn Sanders, Stuart Thomas Butler III, and John Winton Butler. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a Christian Wake Service will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Saturday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery, in West Point, Va. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, P.O. Box 6359, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-6359.

STEELE
William T. Steele, Jr., husband of Mary C. Steele, died on Wednesday, September 29, 1999. Mr. Steele was a native of Appomattox, Va., and a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Vocational Agriculture Education. He was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, and taught Vocational Agriculture at Varina High School, Henrico County, for four years. He served as a member of the Federal Farm Credit Board, having been appointed to a six year term by President John F. Kennedy in April, 1963. He was a member of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, member and past president of the Country Club of Virginia, and past president of Richmond Chamber of Commerce. He served as Chief Executive Officer with Southern States Cooperative Incorporated from 1961 until his retirement in 1973. He was an avid hunter and golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, and is survived by his two sons, William T. Steele, III of Richmond, and Russell C. Steele of Halifax; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 1, 1999, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia Home, 1101 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 or your favorite charity.

VANLANDINGHAM
Mary Ellen Kent VanLandingham, 84, of Heathsville, died September 28, 1999. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda V. Paul, Huntsville, Ala.; son, Ralph Kent VanLandingham, Heathsville; sister, Kathleen K. Beane; Montross; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Mrs. VanLandingham was preceded in death by her husband, Grayson Clarke VanLandingham; and a brother, Coleman A. Kent. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Smithland Baptist Church, Heathsville. Interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smithland Baptist Church, Heathsville, Va. 22473

WADDEY
Departed this life on September 27, 1999, Gordon B. Waddey. He is survived by his devoted wife, Beatrice Waddey; daughter, Dorothy Davis; stepson, Robert Woodson and his wife, Paulette; mother, Gertrude Waddey; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur Waddey; two sisters, Rachel Dillard and Mary Harris; two aunts; a host of in-laws; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held on Friday (today) at 1 p.m. from Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Pike, with Pastor Rodney M. Hunter officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. The remains will rest in church one hour prior to service.

WEATHERLESS
Departed this life September 28, 1999, Carolyn Green Weatherless of Mechanicsville, Va. She was the widow of the late Robert Weatherless. She is survived by her devoted brother, Emmett Green of Hampton, Va.; three sisters-in-law, Mary Sue Green of Hampton, Aletha W. Jones and Charity Green, both of Mechanicsville; two great-nephews, George and Dwight Sturdivant; great-niece, Tanya Sturdivant, all of Upper Marlboro, Md.; one devoted niece, Doris W. Wingfield; devoted great-niece, Leslie E. Weatherless, both of Mechanicsville; two devoted friends, Arletha Winston and Curtis Wingfield, both of Mechanicsville; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Nazarene Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Rev. Earl B. Hall officiating. Interment Georgetown Community Cemetery. McCarthy, Director.

WELCH
Betty Harr Welch died on Tuesday, September 28, 1999. She was born October 5, 1917 in Johnson City, Tenn. She lived in Johnson City and Roanoke, Va., where she graduated from Jefferson High School. After 1 year at Longwood College, she graduated from the University of South Carolina. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William M. Welch; three sons, William Welch and his wife, Marcelle from Florida, John Welch and his wife, Kathleen from Delaware, Mark Welch and his wife, Debra from Ohio; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Betty was an elder of Southminster Presbyterian Church and a life member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and taught school in Ohio before moving to Richmond in 1974. Services will be held 2 p.m., Friday at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Interment will take place 1 p.m., Saturday at Easthill Cemetery in Salem, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

WILLIAMS
Joseph David Williams, 90, of Richmond died Thursday, September 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cecil Luck Williams; one daughter and son-in-law, Caroline Williams Ashburn and John Wesley Ashburn of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a granddaughter, Susan Faye Ashburn of Charlotte, N.C.; and a granddaughter and her husband, Sharon Ashburn Knapik and Matthew Gregory Knapik, also of Charlotte. Mr. Williams was employed by the Richmond Newspaper, Inc. from 1927 to 1945. At this time, he and three other employees of the Richmond News Leader began a printing business, Keel-Williams Corp. The business was sold after 35 years at which time he retired. Mr. Williams was a member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Trustees, Chairman of the Board of Deacons, and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was a 64 year member of the Thomas N. Davis Masonic Lodge #351 AF&AM, where he was secretary for 47 years and Past Master. Mr. Williams was a resident of the Care Center of the Masonic Home of Virginia since November 1996. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday followed by a masonic service at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, 2010 Carlisle Ave. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church.

BAILEY
Mr. Ernest Walke Bailey of Dunwoody, Ga., but a native of Richmond, Va., died Friday, February 7, 1997. Mr. Bailey retired from Pittsburg Plate Glass Company as a District Manager with 45 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Ada R. Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Theo Bailey of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Anne L. Bailey of Wayne, N.J.; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Edgar Bozeman of Lilburn, Ga.; Sharon and Dennis Eavenson of Lithonia, Ga.; Ada and Mohsen Ghali of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and son, Alexander R. Bailey of Dunwoody, Ga., and grandchildren, Kristen and Matthew Bailey of Virginia Beach; Mariah and Adrienne Bozeman of Lilburn; Erica and Micah Eavenson of Lithonia and Ada Ghali of Lawrenceville, Ga. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 9, 1997 at 4 p.m. at Oglethorpe Hill with the Rev. A. Milton Riviere and the Rev. Catherine Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Childrens Fund of Richmond, Va. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Rd. (404) 261 -3510

BLOXOM
Mildred Ewell Bloxom, 90, of Nelsonia, Va. died February 7, 1997 in Richmond at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Nancy Bloxom. Other survivors include two granddaughters, Nanette Bloxom and Jacquelyn Hunt; and two great- grandchildren, Kaylen and Austin Hunt. Funeral arrangements by the Williams Funeral Home in Parksley, Va.

BRANSCOME
Frances "Francie" A. Branscome, died February 5, 1997. She is survived by her mother, Pauletta B. Fens; stepfather, Casey Fens; two brothers, Michael A. and Paul A. Scott; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Paul Bragg; and an uncle, Jim Bragg. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd. where services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Interment Dale Memorial

BROWN
Departed this life February 7, 1997 Mr. James Henry Brown of 8301 Fredonia Road. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later.

DAVIS
Lillian Marion Davis, formerly of Goochland, Va. departed this life February 5, 1997 in Richmond. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley R. Davis, of Goochland; three sons, Audwin L. and Wayne A., of Richmond and Ronnie M. Davis, of Hinesville, GA; mother, Mrs. Lelia L. Davis; one sister, Mrs. Sallie E. Trent, both of Goochland; two brothers, Jacob J. and Richard Davis, of Richmond; three grandchildren, Ebony, Brittany and Taylor; host of aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. Remains rest at The Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 9 2 p.m. at Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church, Goochland. Rev. Adlia Allen, pastor officiating. Interment church cemetery.

DONATI
Leo Nell Donati, 80, of Chester, died Friday, February 7, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Annie Donati; a daughter, Judi Allen; grandson, Devin Miles Allen; a sister, Grace Haftmann; two brothers, Charles and Harry Donati. Nell retired from Dixie Container Corp. in 1963 and was proud to have served his country in World War II. He will be sorely missed by his loved ones and many friends. Funeral notice later.

DOWDEN
Norma Miller Dowden, age 85, died on Wednesday, February 5, 1997 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son, George William Miller Jr., and husbands, George William Miller Sr., and Cabell McRae Dowden. She is survived by her sister Nora Jenkins of Richmond; brother, Ashby Baber of Mechanicsville; a devoted granddaughter, Norma C. Miller of Hanover; two grandsons, Mark Miller of King and Queen, and Troy Wyatt of Richmond; daughter-in-law, Thelma Miller Wyatt of Richmond; two special nieces, Betty Jenkins of Richmond, and Roberta Ragan of Calif. A graveside service will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2007 Timberlake Ave., Richmond, Va. 23228. Vincent Funeral Home, West Point, Va., handling arrangements.

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