U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
TAYLOR
Catherine Demitropoulos Taylor, 79, of Richmond, gently passed March 14, 2001. Cherishing her memory are her husband, Harold Lewis Taylor; two daughters, Christina Taylor King and Nancy Taylor Temple and their husbands; two grandchildren, Meredyth Taylor Temple and Peter Edmund Lewis Temple; and three brothers, Charles P. Demitropoulos, Hronius P. Demitropolous, of Lowell, Mass., and Nicholas P. Demis of Venice, Fla. Graveside services to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery.
THARPE
Virginia Pace Tharpe, age 90, of Farmville, died Thursday, March 15, 2001. Surviving are five children, Haywood Thorpe of Charlotte Court House, Doris Hazelwood of Alton, Thomas Thorpe of Charlottesville, Stanley Tharpe of Farmville, Judy Lloyd of Burkeville; a special friend, Irene Layne of Farmville; 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Browning Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte Court House. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.
TOULANTIS
Louis G. Toulantis of Richmond passed away Thursday, March 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Mary Prokopis Toulantis; two sons, George Toulantis of Richmond, and Jean-Louis Presse of Paris, France; one sister, Diana Majeras of Kos, Greece; two grandchildren, Pascal and Dominique Presse; two great-grandchildren. Mr. Toulantis was an Army veteran of World War II, a recipient of the Purple Heart, and was retired owner of Mary and Lou's Restaurant. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the Trisagion Prayer Service will be held Friday (tonight) at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Interment Westhampton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the endowment fund at the cathedral.
WADDY
Mrs. Francine S. Waddy, 56, of Lancaster, Va., wife of Mr. Berry O. Waddy, died March 14, 2001, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lancaster Middle School in Kilmarnock, Va. Visitation at the Berry O. Waddy Funeral Home on Friday from 10 a.m until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the Lancaster Middle School from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Interment at the Willie Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancaster, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Oncology Department at Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Dr., Kilmarnock, Va. The Northern Neck Funeral Directors Association in charge.
WALKER
Ephfrom R. Walker Jr. of Glen Allen entered enternal rest on March 14, 2001. He retired from the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division after 20 years of service, including several tours during the Vietname War. After retirement from military service, he worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for 13 years as a line manager on the interstate toll road. He was the son of the late Elder and Mrs. Ephfrom R. Walker Sr. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Macayla Grace Rebecca Mills. He is survived by his devoted wife, Hazel C. Walker; one son, Ephfrom R. Walker III; two daughters, Deborah W. Smithers of Atlanta, Ga. and Darlene W. Mills; one grandson, Michael J. Mills Jr.; two sisters, Edith Coleman and Vera Allen; two brothers, Garland and Erby Walker; several nieces and nephews; two sons-in-law, Harvey L. Smithers of Atlanta, Ga. and Michael J. Mills Sr.; three sisters-in-law, Vernell and Geraldine Walker, and Linda Cherry of Manassas, Va.; six brothers-in-law, Harold Allen, Henry of Lincoln, Neb., Primus of Manassas, Va., Johnny of Hampton, Va., Wilbur of Denver, Colo. and Jeremiah Cherry; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 1 p.m. at Greater Refuge Church, 2210
Carter St., where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Bishop Samuel R. Peters Sr. officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery with full military honors.
WHITING
Mrs. Helen Whittie Whiting, 74, of Midlothian, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, March 14, 2001. She was the daughter of the late Herman B. and Mary A. Whittie and the widow of James Whiting. She is survived by her devoted sister and brother-in-law, Pinkie and Earl Draper; her devoted niece, Deborah Winston; devoted nephew, Melvin Cabiness; one aunt, Dorothy Moore; two additional brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, three stepdaughters, two great-nieces and a great-nephew; a devoted friend, Sylvia Reynolds, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Midlothian, Va. Rev. Warren Massemburg, pastor, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. After 10 a.m. Saturday, remains will rest in the above named church until hour of service. Relatives and friends attending funeral services, assemble at the church, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
WILKINSON
Joyce Sandridge Wilkinson, 76, the widow of Dorsey E. Wilkinson Jr., passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Dorsey Everett III, Carlton H. and his wife, Raylene, and David E. Wilkinson, all of Glen Allen; two grandsons, Michael Allen and David E. Wilkinson Jr.; two granddaughters, Sherry and Stacey Wilkinson; three great-grandchildren, Andy, Hanah and Adam; a sister, Colleen Belisle; a nephew, Carl C. Coe; and a close friend, E. "Steve" Stephens. In 1953, Mrs. Wilkinson with her late husband founded the Wilkinson Printing Company in Glen Allen. She was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Post No. 244, and the Daughters of America. Friends may call at the Reid Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m., and where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday with burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church, 1300 New York Ave., Glen Allen, Va. 23060, the American Legion Post No. 244 or Hospice of Central Virginia.
WILLIAMS
Mrs. Elaine Friend Williams, a retired educator and religious leader, departed this life, Wednesday, March 14, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Ethel
Williams Cherry, a granddaughter, TaRay E. Cherry, a great-granddaughter, Twala C. Cherry; a loving sister, Marguerite F. Christian; one son-in-law, Raymond Cherry; two sisters-in-law, Louise P. Friend and Dorothy P. Friend; one niece, Brenda Friend Briggs (James E.); two nephews, James B. Friend Jr. (Peggy D.) and Louis T. Friend (Irene F.); godchildren, Rose Elaine Smith, Robbin Friend, Dr. Lisa Friend-Waddell and Arthur Gregory; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2920 Kingsdale Rd. Dr. Wilson E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Remains will rest in church two hours prior to service. Relatives and friends attending funeral services, assemble at the church Saturday, 12:30 p.m. The family may be contacted at the home of her sister, Marguerite Christian, 9410 Brandywine Ave., Richmond, Va. 23237.
WOOLF
Hamilton Eugene Woolf, 87, of Richmond, Va., passed away March 14, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lillian Dumler Woolf; and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Woolf, both of Richmond. Mr. Woolf was born in Baltimore, Md. He was retired from the Schluderberg and Kurdle Meatpacking Co., where he was the district sales manager for Virginia and Pennsylvania. He also served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater aboard the LCT 729 until December 1945, and was a lifelong member of the Westwood Club. There will be a memorial service on Monday, March 19, at 3 p.m. at Mary Mother of the Church Benedictine Abbey, 12829 River Rd., Richmond, Va. Memorials may be sent to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229 or the Goochland Fire/Rescue Manakin Co. One, P.O. Box 306, Goochland, Va. 23063.
ZODUN
Leslie Zodun, 80, of Highland Springs, passed away in her home Monday, March 12, 2001. She was the widow of Michael Zodun and is survived by her children, David Zodun, Leigh Ramos, Jane Prosek and Dan Zodun; four grandchildren, Jerry Zodun, Becky McManus, Douglas Herndon and Michael Prosek; one great-granddaughter, Kelsie McManus; and a beloved niece, Wenda Hollen. Mrs. Zodun was a pioneer of conservative political issues as well as a crusader for health, nutrition and alternative medicine. Her remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, and where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday March 17. Interment Sunnyside Cemetery, Holly Avenue in Highland Springs.
Celester Lee Slonaker
Mar 28, 2003
Celester Lee Slonaker often told his staff that a group of teachers working together could solve any problem.
"C.L.," as co-workers in Chesterfield County schools called him, knew that from experience.
He was principal of four county elementary schools and a former director of elementary education in Chesterfield.
"He was a great leader and it showed immediately," said Jack Winn, retired performing-arts specialist for Chesterfield schools. "No matter what level the staff member was on or what level the student was on, everyone was equally important to him."
Mr. Slonaker, who built a reputation as an icon both in the school system and in his Oregon Hill neighborhood, died of congestive heart failure at his home Tuesday.
Starting his career as a music teacher in 1965, he taught at Matoaca High School and held positions at several county elementary schools.
Named principal of Crestwood Elementary in 1975, he later became principal of Greenfield Elementary and in 1990 was the first principal of Woolridge Elementary. After five years in the central office, Mr. Slonaker opted to return to what he felt he did best and became principal of Robious Elementary in 1997.
"In a very short period of time, I was able to see what everyone else had seen for years," said Billy K. Cannaday Jr., the county's school superintendent.
"No child could find a better advocate and no co-worker could find a better supporter."
The third-generation resident of Oregon Hill was known for his trademark bow ties as well as his work as an organist and choirmaster at the neighborhood church, St. Andrew's Episcopal, where he started the popular Advent lessons and carols service, about 30 years ago.
Residents and St. Andrew's parishioners knew him by his childhood nickname, "Zellie."
Mr. Slonaker was hospitalized as the Advent service neared last year but was discharged just in time to lead the event.
"That was his baby and he was going to do it in on a stretcher if he had to," said his son, Allen Terrell Slonaker, of Richmond.
In the last days of his life, Mr. Slonaker was surrounded by visitors from the neighborhood, the church and the school system. One of them was the Rev. David May, rector of St. Andrew's.
"I sat down on the bed and said, 'Zellie, I really love you and one of the highest compliments I can give is you've really been my bud.' That sounds casual, I guess, but not between men. I truly loved Zellie as a friend."
Mr. Slonaker earned a bachelor's degree from the former Richmond Professional Institute and a master's from Virginia Commonwealth University.
In addition to his son, survivors include his wife, Carol Laws Slonaker; a daughter, Sarah Lindsey Harper; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Kent Slonaker, all of Richmond; a sister, Betty Anne Chalkey, of Chesterfield; two brothers, Troy K. Slonaker Jr., of Henrico, and Garland E. Slonaker, of Blackstone; and a granddaughter.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery.
ARNOLD
Clifford Emil "Doc" Arnold, 81, of Richmond, retired chemical engineer with Union Carbide after 37 years of service, died October 15, 2001 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Grace Applegate Arnold; two sons, Stephen E. Arnold and his wife, Sandra B. Arnold of Lafayette, Calif., Laurence R. Arnold of San Francisco, Calif.; two grandchildren, Taylor Edward and Katharine Grace Arnold; cousin, Betty Lee Goetzke of Baltimore, Md.; also a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Arnold was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and a graduate of Virginia Tech with B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering. He was a retired major with the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Interment 1 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets in memory of C.E. Arnold, 201 Pack Building, Blacksburg, Va. 24061, or St. Luke's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
BATTLE
Departed this life October 14, 2001, Mr. John Allen Battle of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Battle. Left to cherish his memory are four sons, Napoleon Tucker of Nashville, N.C., John Tucker of Cheverly, Md., Thomas Battle of Richmond and Melvin Epps of Richmond; one daughter, Lola Adkins of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends, among them one devoted, Shirley Smith. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Willie R. Irby officiating. Burial Roselawn Memory Gardens.
BEADLES
Thomas Edwin Beadles Sr., 64, of Mechanicsville, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 14, 2001. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Renee Beadles and his parents, Thomas Linwood and Grace Adams Beadles. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Pavey Beadles; two sons, Tom Beadles and his wife, Claudia, Robbie Beadles and his wife, Lisa; a stepson, Bruce Liggan; a brother, James Linwood Beadles; a devoted brother-in-law, Raymond Talley; and three grandchildren, Ashley Renee, Matthew Elijah and Kayleigh Nicole Beadles. Mr. Beadles was a member of Enon United Methodist Church and was retired from the Virginia Army National Guard. Family and friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.
BLACKWELL
Eleanor Zacharias Blackwell, 80, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 15, 2001. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Sandra W. Acree, Mary W. Bullock, Elizabeth W. Bennett, Rita Z. MacDonald, Felicia Z. Rakes, Anne Z. Mctyre, Michael A. Zacharias, John F. Zacharias, Joseph B. Zacharias, R. Paul Zacharias, Pam B. Thompson, T. Greg Broskie, Farnell Z. Shepard, James J. Redmond IV, John R. Redmond, Mary Ann Redmond and Mary Katherine Redmond; her brother-in-law, Eugene Blackwell; 27 great-nieces and great-nephews and two great-great-nieces. Her 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. Tuesday. A Funeral Mass will be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget's Catholic Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Blackwell was the first Director of Volunteers at St. Mary's Hospital from its inception and served for 20 years.
BROOKS
Deaconess Eleanor Wright Brooks departed this life early on the morning of October 14, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brooks, she leaves to mourn a very devoted family including three sons, Matthew L. (Dorothy), James M. (Beatrice) and Junious D. (Phyllis); six grandchildren, Douglas W. (Jenifer), Matthew L. Jr. (Jannelle), Junious O., Tonya Holeman (Steve), Roberta A. Brooks and Donell Clemons; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Marinda Lewis, Elizabeth Baylor, Esther Brooks, Ella Robinson and Frances Hopson; one brother, Junious Wright; aunt, Mrs. Inez Shelton; two brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; one adopted son, James F. Rhone; a host of nieces, nephews and friends including a devoted friend, Gwendolyn Spurlock. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home where her family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. After 10 a.m. Thursday, her remains will rest in First Shiloh Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Rev. R. Neal Siler officiating. Interment church cemetery. Family and friends please assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m.
BYERS
Raymond G. Byers of Richmond entered eternal rest October 13, 2001. Professional services entrusted to the: A D PRICE FUNERAL HOME
CARTER
Philip "Phil" Micheal Carter, 50, of Sandston, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home.
CASEY
Mrs. Esther
Jones Casey, age 76, died Monday, October 15, 2001 at her home. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Ayden Cemetery in Ayden, N.C. by Rev. Stan Wingard. Mrs. Casey was a native of Pitt County, N.C. She was the daughter of the late James Elbert
Jones and Rittie Avery Jones. She is survived by her husband, James Casey of the home; two daughters, Linda Colligan of Hopewell, Va. and Wanda Dean of Chester, Va.; two sons, Marvin Carman of Hopewell, Va. and Thad Edward Carman Jr. of Rhode Island; three stepsons, Ricky Jeffery Casey and Anthony Blake Casey, both of Chester, Va. and Timothy Dole Casey of Prince George, Va.; two sisters, Ada
Jones and Drucilla Rouse, both of Ayden, N.C.; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Farmville Funeral Home, Farmville, N.C., on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at 3870C, Fairmont, Ayden, N.C. In lieu of flowers those desiring to make a memorial may please consider the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Farmville Funeral Home.
