U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Hiram Johnson
William Hiram Johnson, 84, 164 North Ave., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996, in his residence, following two years of declining health.
Born July 22, 1912, in Rockingham County, N.C., he was a son of William Thomas Johnson and Gracie Sawyers Johnson.
He was married
to Catherine M. Johnson, who died Sept. 9, 1994.
He spent most of his life in Danville, where he was employed by Lorillard Tobacco Co. as a foreman prior to his retirement. He was also a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, D. Michael Johnson of Danville and William H. Johnson Jr. of Chesapeake; a brother, Wilber Johnson of Reidsville, N.C.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, North Main Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Lillie 'Ba Bit' Johnson
Lillie Lee "Ba Bit" Johnson, 69, 219 Spruce St., died Monday, Sept. 23, 1996, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Sept. 21, 1927, in Halifax County, she was a daughter of Irene Lee.
On Dec. 31, 1949, she was married
to Bernard Johnson, who survives.
She was a member of Loyal Baptist Church, where she served in the Mary Dodson Missionary Circle. She was also a member of Fidelis Class and the Everready Club.
She was also leader of Daughters of Tabitha Tents Lodge No. 424. She was a member of Royal Degree Chamber No. 8 and the Daughters of I.B.P.O.E. of W. in Danville.
She was employed as a beautician.
In addition to her husband of Danville, survivors include a sister, Doris L. Alexander of New York City.
The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday from Loyal Baptist Church by the Rev. Lavelle Maxwell. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The body may be viewed today until 8 p.m. at L.H. Brooks and Bros. Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the residence.
Frank Shelton Sr.
Frank Carter Shelton Sr., 89, formerly of 2526 N. Main St., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Sept. 25, 1906, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Chess Shelton and Aurelia Jennings Shelton.
He was married
to Eva Simpson Shelton, who died in 1964. He later married
Lucy Younger Shelton, who died in 1993.
He had lived in Gretna for the past 25 years. Prior to moving to Gretna, he resided in the Ringgold community and was a member of Ringgold Baptist Church.
He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a farmer.
Survivors include a daughter, Aurelia S. Gibson of Radford; two sons, Bill Shelton of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Bob Shelton of Hurt; four step-sons, Swanson Younger, Bobby Younger, Billy Younger, and Donnie Younger; a half-brother, Ollie Shelton of Gretna; 10 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his first and second wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Frank C. Shelton and James C. "Wimp" Shelton.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday from Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Rev. Joe Burton and the Rev. Carl E. Burger. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home, and other times at the residence of Jim and Barbara Cole, 226 Meadowbrook Drive, Danville.
Robert Adams
CASCADE - Robert Lee Adams, 72, 281 Tender Lane, died Monday, Sept. 23, 1996.
Born in Pittsylvania County, he was a member of Cascade Primitive Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Dan River Mills.
He was married
to Hattie C. Adams, who survives.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, John Adams of Oxon Hill, Md.; three daughters, Hattie Adams Artis of Eden, N.C., Gloria Adams and Roseann Adams, both of Oxon Hill; a brother, Clarence Waverly Adams of Eden, N.C.; five sisters, Ella Mae Wilson of Danville, Doretha Hairston of Cascade, Virginia Turner of Washington, Lelia Findley of Bethesda, Md., and Frances Collins of Amityville, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday from Cascade Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Jeffery Hairston. Burial will be in Assembly Chapel Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Friday at Cascade Primitive Baptist Church.
Perry-Spencer Funeral Home of Eden, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Barker
The funeral for Doris Collie Barker, 84, was conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday from Kentuck Baptist Church by the Rev. David Henry. The family held a private burial.
She died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996.
Born March 5, 1912, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Ewart Wister Collie and Lovelene Bradley Collie.
She was married
to Edwin Clark Barker, who died Feb. 24, 1981.
Prior to her retirement in 1982, she was employed as a deputy clerk by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. She was also a member of Kentuck Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Barker Evans of Danville; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, 113 Clarendon Circle.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sidney Beck Jr.
The funeral for Sidney W. "Buddy" Beck Jr., 76, formerly of 316 Parkland Drive, will be conducted 11 a.m. today from Barker Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Frederick J. Vicks and the Rev. Eugene Talley. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park.
He died Monday, Sept. 23, 1996, in Camelot Nursing Home of Salem.
Born Feb. 14, 1920, in Danville, he was a son of Sidney W. Beck Sr. and Leafy Payne Beck.
He was married
to Mamie L. House Lodge Beck, who died Jan. 11, 1996.
He was a member of Third Avenue Christian Church, where he was a member of Chapel Bible Class, and formerly served in the choir.
He was employed by Martinsville Wrought Iron and Steel. Prior to his retirement in 1977, he became owner of Danville Wrought Iron and Steel. He also worked for Newport News Shipyard.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by a daughter, Beverly Beck of Richmond; and two sons, Roger Beck of Juno Beach, Fla., and David Lodge of Roanoke.
Herman Ferrell
FREDERICKSBURG - Herman Lee Ferrell, 93, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996, in Mary Washington Hospital.
Born April 3, 1903, in Caswell County , N.C., he was a son of Samuel Ferrell and Lou Yeatts.
He was married
to Lucille Hawkins Ferrell, who survives.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Woolworth Department Store as a manager.
He was the oldest active member of Masonic Lodge No. 4 AF and AM in Fredericksburg. He was also a former member of the Washington, Ruritans and the Chester Lions Club in Chester, Pa., and an honorary member of Chancellor Ruritan Club.
He was also a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Caswell County.
He was predeceased by a brother, John Ferrell, and by a sister, Margaret F. Baysinger.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday from Wilderness Baptist Church cemetery in Spotsylvania by the Rev. Amos Healy. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 2:30-5:00 and 7-8:30 today at the residence.
Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory of Locust Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Hiram Johnson
William Hiram Johnson, 84, 164 North Ave., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996, in his residence, following two years of declining health.
Born July 22, 1912, in Rockingham County, N.C., he was a son of William Thomas Johnson and Gracie Sawyers Johnson.
He was married
to Catherine M. Johnson, who died Sept. 9, 1994.
He spent most of his life in Danville, where he was employed by Lorillard Tobacco Co. as a foreman prior to his retirement. He was also a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, D. Michael Johnson of Danville and William H. Johnson Jr. of Chesapeake; a brother, Wilber Johnson of Reidsville, N.C.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, North Main Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Frank Shelton Sr.
Frank Carter Shelton Sr., 89, formerly of 2526 N. Main St., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Sept. 25, 1906, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Chess Shelton and Aurelia Jennings Shelton.
He was married
to Eva Simpson Shelton, who died in 1964. He later married
Lucy Younger Shelton, who died in 1993.
He had lived in Gretna for the past 25 years. Prior to moving to Gretna, he resided in the Ringgold community and was a member of Ringgold Baptist Church.
He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a farmer.
Survivors include a daughter, Aurelia S. Gibson of Radford; two sons, Bill Shelton of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Bob Shelton of Hurt; four step-sons, Swanson Younger, Bobby Younger, Billy Younger, and Donnie Younger; a half-brother, Ollie Shelton of Gretna; 10 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his first and second wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Frank C. Shelton and James C. "Wimp" Shelton.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday from Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Rev. Joe Burton and the Rev. Carl E. Burger. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home, and other times at the residence of Jim and Barbara Cole, 226 Meadowbrook Drive, Danville.
Robert Adams
CASCADE - Robert Lee Adams, 72, 281 Tender Lane, died Monday, Sept. 23, 1996.
Born in Pittsylvania County, he was a member of Cascade Primitive Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Dan River Mills.
He was married
to Hattie C. Adams, who survives.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, John Adams of Oxon Hill, Md.; three daughters, Hattie Adams Artis of Eden, N.C., Gloria Adams and Roseann Adams, both of Oxon Hill; a brother, Clarence Waverly Adams of Eden, N.C.; five sisters, Ella Mae Wilson of Danville, Doretha Hairston of Cascade, Virginia Turner of Washington, Lelia Findley of Bethesda, Md., and Frances Collins of Amityville, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday from Cascade Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Jeffery Hairston. Burial will be in Assembly Chapel Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Friday at Cascade Primitive Baptist Church.
Perry-Spencer Funeral Home of Eden, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Barker
The funeral for Doris Collie Barker, 84, was conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday from Kentuck Baptist Church by the Rev. David Henry. The family held a private burial.
She died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996.
Born March 5, 1912, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Ewart Wister Collie and Lovelene Bradley Collie.
She was married
to Edwin Clark Barker, who died Feb. 24, 1981.
Prior to her retirement in 1982, she was employed as a deputy clerk by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. She was also a member of Kentuck Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Barker Evans of Danville; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, 113 Clarendon Circle.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
