U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
OWEN
Alma Woodrum Owen, 72, of Richmond, formerly of White Sulfur Springs, W.Va., widow of Paul E. Owen, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001. She is survived by one brother, Gerald Woodrum of Roanoke; four nephews, Jeffrey, Jon, Gerald and James Woodrum; one niece, Joan Mitchell. Funeral services at a later date in Asheville, N.C.
RICH
Willie M. Rich, age 41, died in Farmville. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marian B. Rich; two special friends, Morgan Alexander and Dr. Darrell Harbum, Farmville. He was predeceased by his father and brother, Emory Doyle and James D. Rich. Funeral services were private. Remembrances to the American Heart Association. Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home in charge.
ROBINSON
Departed this life March 18, 2001, Mrs. Doris Ohree Robinson of Richmond. She is survived by two sons, Howard Leonard Jr. and Anthony Robinson; three daughters, Yvonne O. Mangrum, Joyce Ross and Bettina Woods; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Elliott, Clarence and Charles Ohree; one sister, Gladys Boisseau; a host of nieces and nephews; three aunts, a host of cousins, three sons-in-law, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Friday 7 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. Victor L.
Williams officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
SELBY
John Edward Selby, professor emeritus of history at the College of William and Mary and a scholar of colonial American and Virginia history, died March 21, 2001, of cancer in his home in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was 72. For more than three decades, Mr. Selby was a key figure at the College and especially in its Department of History and the Omohundro cq Institute of Early American History and Culture. He joined the faculty in 1966 and retired from the College in 1999. Author and coauthor of four books focused on colonial and revolutionary Virginia, Mr. Selby played a central role in colonial scholarship as Book Review Editor of the William and Mary Quarterly for more than 25 years. Born and raised in Boston, he earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and received a doctorate in history from
Brown University. In 1955 he began teaching at the University of Oregon. With his wife, the former Mary Theresa Tierney, he moved to Williamsburg in 1961 to become assistant director of research at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. At William and Mary, he served as the first president of the Faculty Assembly and, for more than a dozen years, as Graduate Dean of Arts of Sciences. He was twice chairman of the History Department and was also its director of graduate studies. In 1989 he received the institution's Thomas Jefferson Award in recognition of his leadership. Mr. Selby was a talented, self-taught carpenter, an avid gardener, and an enthusiastic supporter of the Williamsburg Symphonia. His unflappable, scholarly approach extended to interests in subjects ranging from Chesapeake Bay ecology to politics. Visitation will take place 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Nelsen's Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, followed by a wake service. Services will be held at noon Saturday at St. Bede Church, 500 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. A reception will follow the services, at the William and Mary Alumni House, adjacent to St. Bede. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the John E. Selby Memorial Fund, c/o the Department of History, College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg, Va. 23189. In addition to his wife, Mr. Selby is survived by two daughters, Hilary S. Polk of Reading, Mass., and Holly of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Jonathan of Richmond, Va., and Christopher of Williamsburg; and four grandchildren, Adrienne and Alex of Reading, Mass., and Davis and Savannah of Richmond.
TANSEY
John Bernard Tansey, 84, of Midlothian, died Monday, March 19, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Hornor Tansey; three daughters, Quita Tansey Collins, Maureen M. Tansey and Colleen Tansey Keller; two sons, Michael S. Tansey and Kevin C. Tansey; two brothers, Robert and Bill Tansey; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Greater Richmond, Communities In Schools of Chesterfield or the Hawthorne, the Cancer Resource Center at Johnston-Willis Hospital.
WEST
Mrs. Antionette Diane Underwood-Mitchell-West, 50, of 6 Spring Court, Petersburg departed this life Monday, March 19, 2001 at her residence. She was the daughter of Mrs. Helen B. Underwood of Richmond and the late Junius A. Underwood. Diane was born in Richmond but was a long time resident of Petersburg for the past 32 years. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, where she served as a member of the Baptist Adult Fellowship. Diane was also a dedicated member of the Crater Aids Action Program (CAAP). She was employed at the Hopewell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility as a lab technician for 15 years. Prior to working in Hopewell she was employed by the City of Petersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant as a lab technician. She also taught in the Hopewell and Petersburg School System for several years. Diane was a 1969 graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School and received her B.S. Degree in education from Virginia State University in 1977. She also attended graduate school at VSU and Virginia Commonwealth University. In addition to her mother, Diane is survived by a devoted son, Argentine Mitchell; a stepson, James West III of Northern Virginia; one sister, Linda Underwood; three brothers, Howard, Junius and Charles Underwood, all of Richmond; five grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Frances West; six aunts, among them two devoted, Theresa Caldwell and Sue M. Richardson; four uncles, 11 brothers-in-law, among them one devoted, Tyrone Mitchell; seven sisters-in-law, among them two devoted, Martha Mitchell and Susan Diane Harris; a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; James West and many devoted friends, among them, Tynesha Givens, James and Connie Greene, Cornelius Winfree, Antionette Walker, Paulette Ward and Maxine Tinsley. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, with Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Richmond. The remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at 1 p.m at 6 Spring Court, Petersburg. Remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home. Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, Funeral Director.
WILMOTH
Walter H. Wilmoth "Willie", 71, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001. He was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, and a retired ironworker with Local Union 28. He is survived by his wife, Betty Wilmoth; one son, Richard Wilmoth and his wife, Patricia; one daughter, Barbara Gregory and her husband, John; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Julia Williams; one brother, Carroll Wilmoth; many devoted family and friends; and special friends from Local 28. A funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, with Rev. Terry Bentley officiating. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morris & Son, one hour prior to the service at 10 a.m.
WOOD
Dr. John Henry Wood, resident of The Hermitage at Cedarfield in Henrico County, died Monday, March 19, 2001. He was 76. Born November 18, 1924, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he was the only child of the late Daisy West Wood and Edgar Ernest Wood. Raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Wood received his bachelor of science and master of science at the University of Manitoba. Both degrees were in chemistry. He received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Ohio State University in 1950. It was while he was at Ohio State University that Dr. Wood met his future wife, Mary Elizabeth Snodgrass, who was also a doctoral candidate (in economics). They were married on November 18, 1950. He was later proud to obtain his United States citizenship. Dr. and Mrs. Wood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2000, with a renewal of their vows. Dr. Wood's career began at Colgate/Palmolive in the chemistry section of research and development. During that time he also taught evening classes at Columbia University. He later accepted a part-time teaching position at Rensler Polytechnic Institute in New York as associate professor (while working on post-doctoral training). Afterward, he accepted a position in Research and Development at Bristol Meyers in New Jersey. Dr. Wood was a part of creating and refining numerous products still on the market today. In 1969, Dr. Wood left his position as director of research and development at Bristol Meyers and moved the family to Virginia, where he accepted a position as a full professor at the School of Pharmacy at the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. His position at MCV provided Dr. Wood the opportunity to pursue two of his passions - teaching and research. Dr. Wood created the Ph.D. program at the School of Pharmacy offering pharmacists the opportunity for doctoral studies and designation. Many of his students came from other countries. Dr. Wood worked very closely with every doctoral candidate and struggled with them as they overcame obstacles, including language, to obtain their Ph.D. His students' success was one of his greatest pleasures. Former students of his have commented that his was the toughest class they had, but it was also the one they remembered the most information from. Dr. Wood was also able to continue his various drug research studies while at MCV. He did numerous studies in the interactions of pharmaceuticals with each other and over-the-counter products. He worked to help develop the system of labeling that pharmacists use when filling prescriptions. Dr. Wood completed numerous research projects for such pharmaceutical companies as AH Robins. He was instrumental in the development of the medication, digoxin, widely used for cardiac patients. In fact, his knowledge and background with digoxin led to his inclusion on the team of doctors and specialists that developed the drug protocol for former President Richard Nixon. In 1989, Dr. Wood retired from the academic world as professor emeritus after 20 years of teaching at MCV/VCU. At his retirement dinner, numerous former students came from around the country and overseas to honor him. The School of Pharmacy honored him by an endowed award in his name to be provided to the outstanding graduate student of pharmacy each year. Among his many accomplishments are the following: member of the Order of Masons, Blue Lodge, 32nd Degree; membership in Phi Lambda Epsilon Honorary Chemical Society; membership in the Society of Sigma Xi devoted to the promotion of research and science; membership in Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society. He held officer's positions in a number of these organizations. He was also awarded the designation academy fellow from the American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. and Mrs. Wood moved into The Hermitage at Cedarfield in 1996, where they immediately became a part of the community. Dr. Wood served as a member of the Resident Committee, and was recently re-elected for a second term, an honor he accepted proudly. Dr. Wood is survived by his wife, Mary; his two daughters and their husbands, Alice and Rick Lescault of Virginia Beach, Va., and Beverly and Dane Laughlin of Eunice, La.; and his two grandchildren, Brion and Erinn Lescault of Virginia Beach, Va. His former students carry on his legacy. A service celebrating the life of Dr. Wood will be held April 21 at 3 p.m. at The Hermitage at Cedarfield (2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23233). The family respectfully asks that attendees not wear black. Any honorariums should be forwarded to his endowed award (The Dr. John Wood Award) at the School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia (School of Pharmacy, Development Office, P.O. Box 980581, Richmond, Va. 23298-0581).
ANDREWS
Claiborne J. "Pete" Andrews, 88, of Glen Allen, passed away April 10, 2001. He is survived by a son, Gene T. Andrews and his wife, Linda W. Andrews. Mr. Andrews was a member of Glen Allen Baptist Church and Glen Allen Masonic Lodge No. 131, and former service manager of Dubose Buick. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and where funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Glen Allen Baptist Church.
BATES
Departed this life April 8, 2001, Ernest Ray "Ern Ern" Bates. Arrangements by Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Notice of funeral later.
BLOUNT
Kenneth Douglas Blount, 50, died unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2001, in Raleigh, N.C., where he lived. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gorman Blount of Raleigh, N.C.; parents, Tom and Jo Blount of Hopewell; brothers, Robby and his wife, Deb of Petersburg, and Tim and his wife, Judy of Raleigh, N.C.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ola and Charles Thomas of Chester; brother-in-law, James Gorman and wife, Cathy of Blacksburg; nieces, Meredith and Paige Blount; nephews, Joshua Blount, Jeremy Gorman and Jed Douglas Gorman; his beloved pets, Poochie and Lucas. Doug owned and operated Cedar Roofs of Raleigh and was the secretary/treasurer of Pottery Collectors Guild. Doug loved people, especially senior citizens, and enjoyed the simpler things in life. He was loved by all who knew him. Think of Doug when you see a beautiful sunset or the beauty of a vessel turned in clay. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Gould Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, where services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Compton and the Rev. Wayne Good. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. A memorial service in Raleigh will be held at a time and place to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the West End Christian School, 1600 Atlantic St., Hopewell, Va. 23860.
CHERRY
John Randolph "Lil John" Cherry quietly crossed over into eternity on April 7, 2001. He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Sylvia; three children, Natasha, John "J.T." and Johnita; four grandchildren; his parents, John Jesse Cherry and LaVerne Taylor Cherry; three brothers, Keith, Kevin and Gary Cherry; four sisters, Ann Taylor, Venetta Taylor, Deborah Cherry and Carmen Cherry; two sisters-in-law, Danielle H. and Dawn H. Cherry; uncle, Raymond Cherry; two aunts, Willie Mae
Green and Joyce Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends; one devoted friend, Wesley Davis. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, 11 a.m., with Rev. Joseph Fleming officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends kindly assemble at the funeral home, 10:45 a.m. The family may be contacted at 231-2207. Guest book available at www.legacy.com.
DICKERSON
Departed this life April 9, 2001, Harrison Dickerson of 1809 Halifax Ave. Arrangements by Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Notice of funeral later.
GILMAN
Margaret R. Gilman, 83, died on April 9, 2001. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Gilman; mother of Richard "Sonny" Gilman and his wife, Eileen of Midlothian, and Linda Price and her husband, Kerry of Hanover Park, Ill.; grandmother of Bonnie Feamster and her husband, Richard of Williamsburg, Daniel C. Kleinberg of San Francisco, Calif., and Charlotte Price; and great-grandmother to Morghan Feamster. She was retired from Ernst & Young, past president and charter member of Samis Grotto Ladies Auxiliary and member of the Samis Good Timers Clown Unit, and member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive visitors 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and where a service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Richmond and Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226.
HAMMERSLEY
Katherine Lea Hammersley died March 28, 2001. Memorial services for Katherine will be at Maymont Assembly Hall, 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Va., on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m.
HENTGES
Ines Nadalutti Hentges of Midlothian passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001. She was born and raised in Cividale, Italy, on July 30 1921. She married and became an American citizen in 1947. Prior to moving to Chesterfield County earlier this year, she had resided most recently in Hanover County since 1994, and prior to that in the Tidewater area since 1960. She was a Red Cross volunteer, a member of the Altar Society of St. Jerome's Catholic Church, a Boy Scout leader, and most importantly the mother of six children. Ines is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Hentges; and her children, Judith Manske and husband, Lee Michael of Hampton, Va., Michael Hentges and wife, Melissa of Alexandria, Va., Luana Bond and husband, John of Hampton, Patrick Hentges and wife, Brenda of Midlothian, Vicki
Brown and husband, David of Smithfield, Va., and Gunnery Sgt. USMC, Nicholas Hentges and wife, Kim of 29 Palms, Calif. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Heath and Francesca Manske, Lucy and Calvin Hentges, Jacob, Kayleigh and Nickolas Hentges, Christi
Brown Chatham and husband, Butch, Ryan, Jared and Haley Brown; and one great-grandchild, Cheyenne Manske. Ines was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Funeral arrangements will be private. Though Ines loved flowers, in lieu of such gifts donations are instead encouraged to be made to the American Heart and Lung Association.
