U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
WHITE
Francis Maston White Sr., 86, of Mechanicsville, died Friday, January 19, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Louise W. White; his son, Francis Maston White Jr. and his wife, Patricia G. White; two grandchildren, Melissa Lynne White and Francis Maston White III; and one sister, Pauline B. Steele. Mr. White retired after 42 years as a conductor with the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. He was a longtime member of Northside Baptist Church, where he was a lifetime deacon. He was a 50 year member of Northside Lodge #292, AF&AM. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where the family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, and where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 22. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
WILLIAMS
Ella
Williams entered eternal rest January 2, 2001. The beloved daughter of the late John R. Wimberley Sr. and Geneva Stith Wimberley of Tarlboro, N.C.; the loving mother of Dr. Evangelyn
Williams of Richmond; the loving niece of Rosa L. Cook of Washington, D.C. Also cherishing her memory are two sisters, Trumiller Ramseur and Patricia Ogletree; one brother, John R. Wimberley Jr.; a host of other relatives, and friends. A Eulogistic service was conducted Friday, January 12, 2001 at the All Faiths Chapel of the A.D. Price Funeral Establishment with Pastor Angelo Cabrera officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
WOODLIEF
Fred P. Woodlief Jr., 84, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2001 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Frederick Plummer Woodlief Sr. and Sally Turner Stone. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Cheeley Woodlief; his son, Dr. Fred P. Woodlief III and his wife, Mary; and two grandchildren, Michael S. and Susan K. Woodlief. Mr. Woodlief was a member of Bon Air United Methodist Church for over 45 years and Masonic Lodge #11 for 51 years. He was also a member of the Richmond Traffic Club and a charter member of Willow Oaks Country Club. During his retirement, he devoted his time to the Woodlief-Woodliff Family Association, serving as president for many years. He also served on the Executive Board of the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and where funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bon Secours Hospice Unit or the American Cancer Society.
YORK
Silas Elwood York, of Chesterfield County, departed this life Friday, January 19, 2001. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral notice later.
Dr. L. Gregg Halloran
Apr 02, 2002
If you told Dr. L. Gregg Halloran that the sun was out, he would have said, "Well, how do you know that?"
"He made you question it. He made you think about it," recalled Dr. Alvin Zfass, who had worked with Dr. Halloran as a researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia.
A steady-handed surgeon and a persistent researcher, Dr. Halloran rarely settled for conventional answers. In his work, "it was a view that would either aggravate people or astound them," Zfass said.
Dr. Halloran died at home on Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.
Dr. Halloran's unrelenting questions often led to astounding answers, said Dr. Charles Schwartz.
"Gregg was an exceptional, imaginative and brilliant physician [and] researcher," said Schwartz, who also did research with Dr. Halloran before retiring from MCV.
Dr. Halloran's tenacity helped uncover the previously unknown benefits of HDL, sometimes called good cholesterol.
In the 1970s, Dr. Halloran, along with Schwartz and other researchers, discovered that HDL was the body's recycling service.
It helps clean artery walls and transport artery-clogging cholesterol to the liver to become bile.
To further that research, Dr. Halloran left the safety of the lab to travel to the bayous of Louisiana, where he collected bile from alligators freshly killed by professional hunters.
The team's groundbreaking research - alligators and all - remains the basis for modern research and drug development in cholesterol-busting drugs.
"He always challenged conventional wisdom and dogma," Schwartz said.
That willingness to challenge precedent often left Dr. Halloran butting heads with colleagues, recalled Zfass, but it also gave him the incredible strength to come to his own conclusions, even about his own mortality when he learned of his cancer.
"It got him in plenty of trouble . . . But it was a gorgeous piece of his personality," said Zfass, who diagnosed Dr. Halloran more than two years ago. After that diagnosis, he seemed to take the news better than Zfass: "You were just mouth-open at how he handled it."
Born in Beckley, W.Va., Dr. Halloran was a graduate of Washington and Lee University in Lexington.
He received his doctor of medicine degree from MCV in 1964, where he also completed his internship and residency and later received additional training in surgery.
A Navy veteran, he was on the staff at MCV and at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital. He was in private practice from 1983 through 1995.
He is survived by two daughters, Beth Halloran and Mary Lynne Staib, both of Richmond; two brothers, Dr. Randolph Halloran of Richmond and Dr. Philip Halloran of Texas; one granddaughter; and his fiancee, Jane Davis.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond. Burial will be private.
BISHOP
Elizabeth M. Bishop 1925 to 2002. Elizabeth lived her life with quiet dignity and grace. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. All services are private. Contributions may be made to the "Make a Wish Foundation". The Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morris & Son is in charge of arrangements.
BLAKE
Frances Foley Blake, age 77, of Richmond, Va., died on Wednesday, September 4, 2002. A native of San Mateo, California, Mrs. Blake was the daughter of the late Frances Nathan Foley and Olive Karnes Foley. She was the widow of John F. Blake, former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Her sister, Margaret Foley Morton, preceded her in death. She graduated from Stanford University in 1946 where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta social sorority. A former resident of Alexandria, Virginia for 35 years, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mrs. Blake is survived by her five daughters, Kathleen B. Yancey of Clemson, S.C., Barbara B.
Williams of Columbia, Md., Mary Louise Bean of Manakin-Sabot, Va., Joan F. Blake of North Attleboro, Mass., Margaret B. Todd of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; nine grandsons and two granddaughters. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 7 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Alexandria, Virginia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the Hermitage at Cedarfield on Monday, September 9 at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society.
BLANKS
Keister Boyd Blanks Jr., 65, husband of Eleanor Crowder Blanks, died Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. Mr. Blanks was born and reared in Clarksville, a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and attended Fork Union military Academy. He worked all of his adult life in automobile sales management and was a previous owner of several automobile dealerships. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Gravel Hill Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. In addition to his wife, Mr. Blanks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Wayne Ware of Chester; son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Mandy Blanks, also of Chester; brother, T. Michael Blanks of Richmond; sister, Gloria B.
Williams of Clarksville; two grandchildren, Chris and Justin. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be sent to Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, American Cancer Society or Mecklenburg County Lifesaving & Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be sent to www.wclfh.com.
BOHANNON
Sarah Elizabeth
Smith Bohannon, 89, a resident of Stratford Hall Manor Care in Richmond, Va., died Thursday, September 5, 2002. She was the widow of Laurence S. Bohannon. She is survived by three sons, Stimis L. Bohannon and his wife, Peggy of Ruckersville, William J. Bohannon of Salem, Lewis S. Bohannon and his wife, Susie of Salem; daughter, Sarah Virginia Bohannon of Richmond; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of Stratford Hall and the Hospice of Central Virginia for their loving care and prayers she received. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home chapel 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home, (540) 389-5441.
BOWEN
Chloe Elizabeth Bowen, 16, of Ashland, born June 9, 1986, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 3, 2002 en route to Patrick Henry High School, where she would have started her junior year. An automobile accident claimed the life of this vivacious young student, who was looking forward to a new year at Patrick Henry with boundless enthusiasm. She was an honor student, a cheerleader, and a member of the gymnastics team. She was active in Ginter Park Baptist Church in Richmond, singing in the choir from the age of four and playing in the youth bell choir. Chloe was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, H.B. and Helen Parrott; and is survived by her parents, Steven and Theresa Bowen; her brother, Steven Kyle; paternal grandparents, Al (Stan) and Bettie Bowen; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, Marcia W. Parrott and her friend, Mark M. Petty, Rose, Dennis and Candace Domayer, Alvin, Nancy, Allie and Brett Bowen, Cindy, George and Garth Treadway, Robbie, Derek and Meagan Spencer, Diana, Greg, Dalton and Molly Williford; as well as many loving friends. Friends may call at the Reid Funeral Home, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Ginter Park Baptist Church, 1200 Wilmington Avenue in Richmond. Interment will be private. A college memorial scholarship in Chloe's memory will be established for donations. REID FUNERAL HOME DIGNITY (804) 798-8369
BRANCH
Edna Thomas Branch of 2909 Brook Rd. departed this life September 4, 2002. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later.
CARTER
Katherine K. Carter, 83, of Sandston, passed away September 5, 2002. She is survived by her husband, James N.
Carter Jr.; daughter, Agnes Seay; three grandchildren, Donna Seay, Linda Seay and Michael and his wife, Elaine Seay; and one great-grandchild, Thomas W. Seay. Mrs.
Carter retired from Liggett Myers after 23 years of service. Her remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends Friday, 12 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in Washington Memorial Park. NELSEN FUNERAL HOME
CASSIDY
Joyce M. Cassidy, 69, of 28304 Colony Drive, Petersburg, Va., passed away Thursday, September 5, 2002 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce Harrison and Goldie Lanier Pecht; and a granddaughter, Angela A. Hess. She is survived by a daughter, Linda L. Hess; a son, Bruce M. Cassidy, both of Dinwiddie County; a twin sister, Janet P. Brockwell of Carson; two brothers, Charles H. Pecht and Ronald L. Pecht, both of Dinwiddie; two grandsons and two stepgranddaughters, all of Dinwiddie. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and was employed by the Bank of Southside Virginia for 17 years. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 7 at Southlawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Donald O. Collins officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence, 28304 Colony Drive, Petersburg. Services provided by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home.
CHESTNUTT
John Elliott Chestnutt Jr., 76, passed away September 4, 2002. He was a World War II veteran and a loving father. Mr. Chestnutt is survived by five children, Jack, Lynda, Johnie Ray, Pamela and David. Also surviving him are two siblings, Bryant, brother and Francis Germain, sister; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Washington Memorial Park in Sandston, Virginia on September 6, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.
DAVIS
Virginia Brooke Davis, 87, of Woodford, formerly of Saluda, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002 in Alexandria Hospital. Born in King & Queen, she was the widow of Robbie Gray Davis and was a member of Lower King & Queen Baptist Church in Dragonville. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Jimmie Delozier of Woodford; a sister, Gladys Revere of Mascot; five stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. in Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with Pastor Billy Petry and Pastor Clyde Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Lower King & Queen Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 9735 Main St., Fairfax, Va. 22031.
DECK
James Leonard Deck Sr., of Richmond, died September 4, 2002 of natural causes two days after his 94th birthday. Mr. Deck was born in Churubusco, Indiana in 1908, where he graduated from the public schools. As a young man Mr. Deck was employed as assistant to a traveling salesman, which job included driving around the upper Midwest. Subsequently Mr. Deck selected a sales territory covering most of Virginia and the border counties in West Virginia, and he moved to Richmond in 1935. Mr. Deck sold high school and college class rings for Herff-
Jones Company; graduation, choir, and judicial robes for Collegiate Cap and Gown Company; and chenille athletic award letters for Athletic Specialty Company. Later, he sold athletic award letters for Timberlake Company. He continued to sell choir robes well into his 80s. He took satisfaction in being honest and fair to all of his customers. Mr. Deck was a 50-plus year member of the Richmond Lodge No. 10, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, and a 57-year member of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Deck was the last survivor of six children of John Franklin Deck and Myrtle Sherrild Deck. He was the widower of Helen Pollard Deck, who died in 1999. Three children and two grandchildren, all of Richmond, survive him. Children include Margaret Anne Deck and John Franklin Deck III. There are no visiting hours, and interment services will be private. As a memorial, his family requests that friends do one kind thing for someone else in Mr. Deck's memory.
DYER
Departed this life September 3, 2002, Robert L. Dyer Sr., of Glen Allen. He is survived by his devoted wife, Vergie E. Dyer; three daughters, Helen (Julies) Edmond, Dorothy (John) Bragg and Betty Wood; two sons, James (Mattie) Dyer and Robert (Doris) Dyer; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Burrell; four sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews and many devoted friends. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday at Abner Baptist Church, Glen Allen, Va. Rev. Jamil Hayes officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Guest book available online at www.legacy.com. McCarthy, Director.
ELLIS
Mr. Francis Marion Ellis Sr., age 80, of Lawrenceville, Va., died September 5, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Clarke Ellis; a son, Frankie Ellis and wife, Beth of Brandon, Miss.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mallory Ellis of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. and Dalton Baird of Gaston, N.C.; two sisters, Dorothy Hall of Emporia and Ella Belle Baird of Gaston, N.C. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, where funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday with interment at Philadelphia United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia United Methodist Church, Hospice Support Group of Southside Va. or American Cancer Society.
FLOURNOY
Mrs. Alice Janette Flournoy, formerly of Richmond, departed this life Wednesday, September 4, 2002. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later.
