U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
SCHENCK
Louise Schenck (nee Murn), 93, of Westfield, N.J., formerly of Richmond, Va., died September 21, 2002 in Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J. She was the wife of the late Harry J. Schenck; the mother of the late Nancy Ann Schenck; sister of the late Mrs. Anne McEvoy and the late Anton and George Murn. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Services under the direction of The
Smith and
Smith Funeral Home, Springfield, N.J. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nancy Ann Schenck Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dayton University, Dayton, Ohio 45469.
STEPHENS
David G. Stephens, age 84, of Richmond, died September 21, 2002. Survived by his wife, Rhoda Stephens; three nieces, Sally Wolfe Turrell of Tequesta, Fla., Mary Jane Stephens Hobbs of Lynchburg, Va. and Sara Stephens Thomas of Atlanta, Ga. David Stephens was a 55-year member of Henrico Union Lodge No. 130 A.F.&A.M. He retired from Central Fidelity Bank after 25 years of service. A memorial service will be held September 26, 2002 at 5 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 8000 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228. Interment St. Francis Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Epiphany Building Fund or Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226.
SWEETMAN
Mrs. Alice Oliver Sweetman of Madson, England, died September 20, 2002. Survived by three daughters, Nina Nolan of Morristown subdivision, Littleton, N.C., Alison Newman of Palmetto, Fla. and Tessa Mura of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister, Nina Sterno of Gloucester, England; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 7 p.m. Wednesday at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Condolences to crowderhitecrews.com.
TATE
James Austin Tate, age two months, passed away September 21, 2002. Survived by his father, J. Todd Tate; mother, Carri Taylor Tate; grandparents, Wiley H. Taylor, Betty Strange Taylor, Pat and Bill Day, Jim and Kathy Tate; great-grandparents, Franklin J. Hiers and the late Shirley Hiers, Margaret Strange and the late Aubrey H. Strange, and Elsie Tate; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church Nursery.
VanGROESBECK
Kevin G. VanGroesbeck passed away Sunday, September 22, 2002. Kevin was 54. He is survived by his loving friend and partner, Stefani; his cherished children, daughters, Gina and Allison and a son, Brian; mother, Cecilia; and brother, Raymond; along with two grandchildren, Maia Faith and Brock. Kevin had lived in Richmond most of his life and was President of VanGroesbeck & Co. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 633 Third Ave., 28th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017, or Catholic Extension Society, 150 South Wacker, 20th Floor, Chicago, Ill. 60606, two organizations that were dear to Kevin's heart. A private service will be held. Kevin will be loved and missed by all those who knew him.
WHITTIE
Rosa Lee Whittie, formerly of 2400 Old Dominion St., departed this life September 23, 2002 at Chippenham Manor Nursing Home. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later.
Eda
Williams dies at age 96
Oct 15, 2002
Eda Atkinson
Carter Williams, a former president of the board for Richmond's Sheltering Arms Hospital and a past trustee of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, died Sunday. She was 96.
Mrs.
Williams had suffered a stroke on Thursday.
A charter member of the Junior League of Richmond, she lived a lifetime of community service and was still volunteering each week for the feeding program at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, as she had done for the last two decades.
"She kept educating herself," said her daughter Roberta
Williams Lee. "She loved travel, she loved books and she loved history. But mostly, she was a creative person with a real interest in helping people."
In 1978, she was awarded the Junior League of Richmond's Barbara Ransome Andrews Award for her volunteer service, which included helping to establish the former Children's Theater of Richmond.
Mrs.
Williams crafted puppets for children's shows and wrote several puppet plays, Lee said.
First appointed to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts board in 1954, she served until the mid-1960s. She was also a founding member of The Council at the museum.
An amateur watercolorist who loved writing, she was the author of several articles in local publications, including Richmond Quarterly, and was co-author of "The Lone Vixen," a play about Civil War spy Elizabeth Van Lew.
Her interest in Virginia history and her own family history led her to found the Richmond Committee of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, family members said.
Mrs.
Williams was also a former Richmond Christmas Mother, helping to raise nearly $11,000 in 1948 for the annual program that aids needy area families during the holidays.
In more recent years, she moved to Westminster Canterbury, where she was the first resident of The Glebe.
A lifetime member of Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, in the 1980s and '90s she coordinated volunteers for the church's feeding program.
A 1927 graduate of Oldfield's School, Mrs.
Williams was the widow of Walter Armistead
Williams Jr., who died in 1971.
Survivors include three daughters, Eda
Williams Martin of Williamsburg; Roberta
Williams Lee of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, and Alice
Williams Vining of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a sister, Susan
Carter
Williams of Richmond; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Charles H. Schroll
Oct 25, 2001
Charles Howard "Chuck" Schroll loved the theater, and he loved creating parks where people could go to refresh body and spirit.
Mr. Schroll died Sunday. He was 49.
He left behind a lifetime of public service for the Henrico County Division of Parks and Recreation where, as a landscape architect and planning supervisor, he had a hand in all 30 parks that have been developed in the county since 1980.
"He had everything to do with the parks," said Cindy Jo Daniel, a co-worker, who noted Mr. Schroll came to work in 1979, the year before the first park opened.
Mr. Schroll also was a lifelong supporter of the Barksdale Theatre, which his aunt, Muriel McAuley, helped found.
"Chuck really supported the theater," said Pete Kilgore, another Barksdale founder.
"He didn't want to act or direct, but he helped a lot with our sets. He was like a fourth son," Kilgore added.
Mr. Schroll was born in Highland Park, Mich., and was a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in landscape architecture.
He was a former president of the Virginia chapter of the American Society of Architects, and he taught continuing education classes in landscape design at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
In addition, Mr. Schroll was a former president of the Court Appointed Special Advocates, an organization that helps abused children.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Schroll; three sisters, Janice Skinner of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.; Cathy Zuker of Mount Pleasant, Mich., and Eileen MacDonald of Huntington Woods, Mich.; and two brothers, Ted Schroll of Silver Spring, Md., and Paul Schroll of Fort Gratiot, Mich.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center in Henrico. The family suggests contributions be made to the Cultural Arts Center or to Barksdale Theatre.
ANDERSON
Donald W. Anderson, 73, of Richmond, died Wednesday, August 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edith Anderson; children, Thomas M. Anderson and his wife, Barbara, Ann M. Miller and her husband, Michael, Debra L. King and her husband, William; grandsons, Jeffrey W. Anderson and William C. King IV; sister, Barbara Olson; brother, James Anderson; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his sister, June Candelora. He was a member of American Legion Post 141 and a volunteer at McGuire VA Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
ANDERSON
Marjorie Redden Anderson, 85, of Richmond, died August 18, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delma. Survivors include four children, Gretchen O'Bryan and her husband, Larry, Felix Anderson and his wife, Brenda, Eddie (Andy) Anderson and his wife, Roxie and Bruce Anderson and his wife, Gayle; one stepson, John Anderson of Old Hickory, Tenn.; one brother, Wallace Redden of Salisbury, Md.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
ASHWORTH
James Gordon Ashworth, 77, of Richmond, died Friday, August 17, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Dele Ashworth; son and daughter-in-law, James G. Jr. and Gayle Ashworth of Tappahannock, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diandrea A. Scott and husband, Robert Morris III of Alexander, N.C., and Kimberle A. and Robert Fennema of Vandemere, N.C.; three grandchildren, Garnett Ashworth, Jeffrey Gordon Scott and Morrisa Corinne Scott; two brothers, John and Robert Ashworth; and sister, Ruth Varney of Paradise, Calif. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Huntington, W.Va. Mr. Ashworth was a WWII veteran, having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Radar operator in the CBI Theater of Operations, a 1950 graduate of Randolph Macon College, and a retired research chemist with the American Tobacco Co. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2007 Timberlake Ave., Richmond, Va. 23228 or the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. The family is being served by the Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel.
ATKINSON
David Owen Atkinson, age 50, of Aylett, died August 17, 2001. Survived by his wife, Wanda W. Atkinson; a daughter, Megan R. Atkinson; a son, W. Brett Atkinson; his father, William G. Atkinson; two brothers, Stephen A. and George N. Atkinson, all of Chester, Va. Memorial service 4 p.m., Wednesday at Bruington Baptist Church, Bruington, Va. He was a 1975 graduate of Virginia Tech. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the King William Youth Football or King William Little League where he enjoyed coaching for a number of years. B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, in charge of arrangements.
BELTON
Homer Lloyd Belton, 70, passed away at his home after a battle with cancer on August 18, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Anderson Belton; two daughters, Linda Jenkins and husband, Russell, Joyce Irvin and husband, Crawford; four sons, Lloyd Jr. and Naomi of Chincoteague, Va., Randy and Doris, Bobby and Sue of Wake Forest, N.C., and Jamie and Donna of Beaverdam, Va. He has 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald R. Belton and Millard D. Stancil; and one aunt, Frances Garner of Cleburne, Texas. Mr. Belton was a member of the Tiller Class at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, worked for the A & P Tea Co. for 36 years, and was a Deputy Sheriff for the City of Richmond for eight years. His remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where visitation will be held 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, and where services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
BELTON
Departed this life August 16, 2001, Mrs. Sarah (Piggy) Lewis Belton of 609 N. 35th Street. She is survived by her husband, William Cullen Belton Sr.; three sons, William Cullen Jr., Carl Jerome and Wyatt Hampton Belton; six grandchildren, Anita, Lamont, Antwon, Frizzell, Zotishia and Hope; five great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Irene Richardson, Beulah Prentis, Jean Burrell, Robinette Peebles, Charlene Lewis, Mildred Hunt and Yvonne Lewis; one brother, Robert G. Lewis Jr.; two aunts, Pearl James, Mable Morris; host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law, Mercie D. and Christabelle Belton; one sister-in-law, Dolly Lewis; four brothers-in-law, Jarvis Thomas, Ellis Richardson, Richard Prentis and Anthony Peebles; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Fountain Baptist Church, 32nd and P Streets, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Carrington Parker Jr. (pastor) officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.
BLUNT
Julie C. Blunt, 86, June 28, 1915, cherished wife and friend to her late husband of 55 years, Andrew W. Blunt, died peacefully surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren on August 17, 2001. She touched so many lives with her generous spirit, endless curiosity and life-long zest for learning. Part of her rich legacy is a passion for music, the arts and literature. As a school librarian for many years she hoped to spread her love of reading, language and education to as many young people as possible. Guided by her deeply compassionate spirit and concern for human rights and the earth, she was an ardent supporter of the Civil Rights Movement, Israel, many environmental groups and Amnesty International. She applied her varied creative skills to making clothes, doll clothes, quilts and stuffed animals for generations of her own family as well as for needy children every Christmas. She will be deeply missed by all of us who felt so blessed to have had her for so long. Her sister, Denyse Carmel Collette predeceases her; and she is survived by her four children, Denyse (Deny) Brown, Michael Blunt (Lynda Folwick), Pamela Blunt (Monte Surratt), and Kevin Blunt (Debbie Blunt); grandchildren, Jennifer Ashcraft (John), Kayite Ashcraft (Ty), Kaela Gibbons, Lauren Rieger, Christy Blunt, Ryan Blunt and Josh Direen; her sister-in-law, Polly Brittle; and one great-grandson, John Patrick Ashcraft; as well as many very beloved nieces, nephews and friends. She lived gently, quietly but actively by her principles and was an example to us all. A memorial service to celebrate her life with a reception immediately to follow will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2001, 3 p.m., at the Dumbarton Public Library, 6800 Staples Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 85097, Richmond, Va. 23286 or Doctors Without Borders, 6 East 39th St., 8th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016.
BRUMFIELD
Charles Preston (C. P.) Brumfield Jr., 61, of Richmond, departed this life on Friday, August 17, 2001. He was a graduate of Roanoke College and Virginia Commonwealth University. He was a member of Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he sang in the choir. He is survived by his loving wife, Melanie Smallwood Brumfield. Preceded in death by his son, Keith Coleman Ellis Brumfield. He is survived by four children, Charles Preston Kent Brumfield, Kevin Eugene Reilley Brumfield, Lydia Brooks Cota, and Christopher Preston Brumfield; two step-daughters, Anne Flynn Woodhouse and Elizabeth Paige Woodhouse; two grandchildren, Merie Eugenia Ellis Brumfield and Richard Alan Cota III; and one sister, Gene Brumfield Edmunds. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 20, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 North Laurel Street, Richmond, Virginia. A graveside service will be Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army W.E.S. Program, 39 N. Market Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23804.
BURT
Departed this life August 17, 2001, Mr. Robert A. Burt Sr. of 1308 N. 33rd St. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
COOPER
Frederick T. (Cannonball) Cooper of Richmond departed this life Saturday, August 18, 2001. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral notice later.
DAVIS
Died August 18, 2001, John Davis Jr. of 1238 Wallace St. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home. Funeral notice later.
