U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
WILLIAMS
Hatton Lee Williams, 82, of Gleve Point, Va., died Sunday, October 1, 2000. A US Army veteran of WWII serving in the European Theatre with a 301st Division of the Signal Corps Battalion, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was born in Edwardsville, son of the late Captain C. Ellis and Grace Hatton Williams. Mr.
Williams was a professional photographer in the Baltimore area for many years and served as deacon and treasurer of Dickey Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dickeyville, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Duling Williams. Surviving are three children, Irving H.L. Williams, Portland, Maine, Anne W. McMahan, Titusville, N.J. and Lucy W. Browne, Pepperell, Mass.; grandchildren, Patrick and Hannah Williams, Anna Elizabeth and Benjamin M.Y. McMahan; brothers, Orville
Williams and Thomas A. Williams. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Afton United Methodist Church, Ophelia. Interment Roseland Cemetery, Reedville. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Afton United Methodist Church or the Northumberland Rescue Squad. Arrangements by the Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood.
WILMOTH
Vernie C. Wilmoth, age 88, of Chester, formerly of Chase City, Va., died October 2, 2000 in Chippenham Hospital. He was the widower of Harriet Bailey Wilmoth; and the father of two daughters, Evelyn Willis of Chester, Va. and Norma Beasley and her husband, Jesse of Colonial Heights, Va.; grandson, Kevin Wilson and his wife, Kris of Chesterfield, Va.; granddaughter, Terri Meeks and her husband, Don of Wake Forest, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Brandy Wilson and Brant and Caitin Meeks; and brother, Edward Wilmoth of Drakes Branch, Va. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Douglas Willis; parents, Archer and Minnie Copal Wilmoth; brothers, Lonnie, Paul and Elgic; and sisters, Alice Hendrix, Maude Daniel, Bessie Scott and Clara Hudson. Remains rest at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, Va., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the Browning Funeral Home, Chapel, Wednesday at 11 a.m., with interment in the Salem Christian Church Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Va. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chesterfield County Fire & Rescue, 9501 Chester Road, Richmond, Va. 23237 or the organization of your choice.
Earl G. Skeens dies at 71
Nov 04, 2002
Earl G. "Bud" Skeens Jr. taught more students at Ferrum College than any other faculty member. The legendary tennis coach and history professor had no plans to retire before he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April.
After the diagnosis, he had no plans to retire, either.
Instead, the 71-year-old chose to keep inspiring students and taught until mid-October, two weeks before his death Thursday.
"He made himself drive to school, and then we would get him on a golf cart so he could get to his classes," said Bev Fitzpatrick, a former student who is vice president of institutional advancement at Ferrum.
"You know, here was a guy who was in so much pain he could hardly move, but when he got in front of the class, he became animated. He lost himself in teaching."
In 26 seasons, Mr. Skeens coached 13 undefeated tennis teams at then-Ferrum Junior College and compiled an overall record of 345 victories and 41 losses. He received coach-of-the-year honors at least 14 times and was inducted into the college's sports hall of fame in 1997.
"He developed a program that was like an ACC farm club," said former colleague Gary L. Cardwell.
As an assistant professor in the history department, the retired Army Reserve lieutenant colonel taught more than 10,000 students in his Western civilization, military history, ancient Rome and Civil War courses.
"He always put history in context and he made history exciting. He made it a story," said Doug Buerlein, a former student and captain of the Ferrum Junior College tennis team in 1970. "Everyone called him the colonel, and he took that same military approach to coaching and teaching. You knew what was expected of you, and he wasn't going to cut you any slack."
Buerlein said he once got three haircuts in one day to fulfill Mr. Skeens' strict haircut rule for the tennis team.
Colleagues and former students said Mr. Skeens devoted his life to Ferrum, and he dreamed of having an alumni house built on campus. About three years ago, during the college's capital campaign, he pledged $1 million to Ferrum, a rare gift from a faculty member at any educational institution, said Fitzpatrick.
Mr. Skeens earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Virginia and had more than three decades of combined military service in the Army and the Army Reserve.
Mr. Skeens received the Distinguished Service Award from the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association this year.
In June, Ferrum College began a fund-raising campaign to renovate and expand its tennis facility, which will be renamed the Earl G. Skeens Tennis Complex. The center's groundbreaking is scheduled for Saturday.
Survivors include a brother, James Kayton Skeens, of Richmond.
A graveside service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke, and a memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in Roanoke.
Jeffrey K. Hadden, professor, dies at 66
Jan 28, 2003
Jeffrey K. Hadden, a University of Virginia sociology professor known for his research into religious movements and trends, died in his Charlottesville home Sunday from pancreatic cancer. He was 66.
A U.Va. faculty member since 1972, he was the author of some 25 books, including the acclaimed 1969 work "The Gathering Storm in the Churches." That book examined the Protestant clergy's role in the civil rights movement and the conflict with more conservative laity that resulted.
Dr. Hadden's primary interest for many years was the study of religion and politics including the emergence and political force of the Christian Right in 1980s.
His research on religious broadcasters led to the 1981 book, "Prime Time Preachers: The Rising Power of Televangelism" that he co-wrote with Charles E. Swann and "Televangelism, Power and Politics on God's Frontier" in 1988, written with Anson Shupe.
More recently, his research had focused on new religious movements. In the mid 1990s, Dr. Hadden began to build one of the most respected online sources on the subject. The site contains encyclopedic profiles on more than 150 world faiths and religious movements with sections on religious broadcasting and religious freedom around the world .
"His belief in religious liberty is what connects his interest in religion to his interest in new religions," said Dr. David G. Bromley, a Virginia Commonwealth University sociology professor. Dr. Hadden collaborated with Bromley in editing the two-volume "A Handbook of Cults and Sects in America" in 1993.
"He tried to bring reason and understanding to an area fraught with contentiousness and misunderstanding," Bromley said.
Toward the end of his life, Dr. Hadden put together a team of associates who will continue his research and online work.
In an online introduction to the site, Dr. Hadden wrote, "Over the years, students who take my course in New Religious Movements enter with the same perspective of the broader culture - extreme skepticism, if not outright disdain, toward groups that popular culture knows as 'cults.' Early in the term I tell them that how we respond to new religions is the real test of our commitment to religious freedom."
Dr. Hadden was a president of the Southern Sociological Society, the Scientific Study of Religion and the Association for the Sociology of Religion. He chaired the publications committee for the American Sociological Association and was a former associate editor of three professional journals, Sociological Analysis, Social Forces and Social Inquiry.
He had also researched and written extensively on urban and family issues.
Dr. Hadden held bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Kansas and earned a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Wisconsin in 1963. Before joining U.Va he was a faculty member at Purdue, Case Western and Tulane universities.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine McQueen Hadden; two daughters, Nora MacIntyre of Denver and Donna Sarah Hadden of Eau Claire, Wis.; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements for a memorial service are pending.
BALDWIN
Departed this life August 13, 2001 Rev. Cornelius Baldwin. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Notice of funeral later.
BARNES
Mrs. Emma Rickers Barnes, 96, of Kenbridge, Va., widow of Gerald Enos Barnes, died August 13, 2001. Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker, seamstress and a life long member of the Kenbridge United Methodist Church. She is survived by her nephew and his family, Charles and Roberta Rickers of Kenbridge; one great-niece, Rosanna and Paul Fucile of Waquoit, Mass.; two great-nephews, Conrad Rickers of Blacksburg and Christian Rickers of Hampden Sydney; one great-great-nephew, Dominic Fucile; her faithful sitters, Alease Mark and Alice Coles; and many friends and family in the Plymouth neighborhood. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, in the Kenbridge Heights Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Clarke Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Ripberger Public Library in Kenbridge or to the Kenbridge United Methodist Church.
BAYLOR
Little Miss Elorah Sophia Baylor of 2840 Broad Rock Blvd, departed this life Friday, August 10, 2001. She is survived by her parents, James and Sheralyn Baylor; two sisters, Ashley and Naveh Baylor; grandparents, Ella Coleman, Robert and Margaret Baylor; great-grandparents, Robert and Josephine Baylor; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, the entire Living Waters Christian Tabernacle Church family, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, August 15, 1 p.m. Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 913 North First Street, Rev. Kenneth Dennis, Pastor, Rev. Carol Ivory and Rev. Ty Ivory, pastors of Living Waters Christian Tabernacle, officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Relatives and friends attending services assemble at the church Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
BELL
Doris Elise Bell of South Hill died August 12, 2001. Survived by sons, Walton E. Bell III of Reston, Va. and William Ronald Bell of Richmond; her daughter, Doris E. Bell of Sterling, Va.; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 p.m. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Interment Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences to chcfh@buggs.net.
BOOKER
Deacon Samuel T. Booker, age 90, of Amelia, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, August 10, 2001. He is survived by six sons, Robert and Jacob Booker of Richmond; Edward, Samuel III, and Allen Booker, all of Amelia; and James Booker of Powhatan; four granddaughters, six great-grandchildren; brother Yance Booker of Washington, D.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 1 p.m. from Union Branch Baptist Church, Amelia, Va. Interment church cemetery. Rev. Dr. Archie German, Pastor. Family to receive friends Tuesday evening, 6 to 7 p.m., The Memorial Chapel, V.Y. Scott Funeral Home, Highway 360E, Amelia.
CAUTHORNE
Departed this life August 13, 2001, Judy Mae Cauthorne of Richmond. Notice of funeral later. Arrangements by the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave.
DICKERSON
Mr. Willie S. "Dick" Dickerson, age 71, of Varina, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2001. He was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Dickerson. He is survived by his very devoted friend, Gladys H. Crump; one daughter, Betty Baylor; five sons, Dronald, Horace, Willie, Terrance, and Carlton Dickerson; 25 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora Dickerson; one brother, James Dickerson; several nieces and nephews; one uncle, David Dickerson; and a host of other relatives and devoted friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th Street, where the family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Reverend Willie Woodson officiating. Burial Quantico National Cemetery.
EDWARDS
Raymond C. Edwards, 86, of Richmond, died Sunday, August 12, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret W. "Becky" Edwards; a daughter, Elizabeth E. Witte and her husband, Joseph G. Witte; beloved grandsons, Collin E. and Mason J. Witte, all of Richmond; two sisters, Rachel E. Simonton and Ann E. Freeman, both of Maryland; also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Edwards was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church, a Merchant Marine during World War II, retired from Exxon after 25 years of service in the Exxon Fleet, and was a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital for many years. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, with interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove Avenue Baptist Christian School.
GREEN
Celeste G.
Green entered eternal rest on August 11, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Green; two daughters, Rosetta Dandridge and Mae Cottman; one granddaughter, Delores Taylor. She is survived by five granddaughters, Helen Howie, Ellen (Gordon Jr.) Greenhill, Izetta Seay, Juanita Dandridge and Lorraine Robinson; two grandsons, Melvin Cottman and Raymond Hogan Jr.; one niece, Thelma Gregory; one nephew, Alphonso Gregory; a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren; a devoted friend, Samuel L. Brown; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1900 Whitcomb St., Dr. Richard Wills, interim pastor. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to services.
HARVEY
Margaret Huddleston Harvey, 87, of Vinton passed away Monday, August 13, 2001. Among the survivors are a son, Alfred W. Harvey of Richmond. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Va., 24179 where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park.
HAVERKAMPF
John L. Haverkampf IV, ended a year long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma still fighting strong on Saturday, August 11, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Caroline; two daughters, Jamieson and Ivy; and two brothers. John enjoyed life to the fullest and his unexpected early passing will not take away from the John Haverkampf spirit and joy of life he left with so many of his friends, family and fellow golfers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of John L. Haverkampf IV, to the Lymphoma Research Foundation of America to fund research in finding a cure for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, 8800 Venice Blvd, No. 207, Los Angeles, Calif. 90034, 310-204-7040, or The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship to support young amateur golfers, 1 Briar Road, Golf, Ill 60029. The funeral and burial will be in Atlanta, Ga. The family will also be receiving friends at home in Richmond, August 15 at 5 p.m.
HORTON
Tee B. Horton of Richmond died August 13, 2001. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Pk. Blvd. Funeral notice later.
JACKS
Ethel Jacks, 81, of Richmond, widow of Cecil Jacks, died on August 13, 2001. She was born July 23, 1920 in South Africa. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Neville and Ros Jacks; her daughter and son-in-law, Beverley and Clive Fox; grandchildren, Avraham and Reuven Jacks, Nicole, Anthony, and Michael Fox, Bridget, Cyndi, and Clifford Jacks; two brothers, Jock and Monty Zion, and their families; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Ethel was a staunch and valued member of the Jewish community in Vereeniging, South Africa. She devoted much of her time doing volunteer work for the community. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in B'Nai Shalom Cemetery in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beth Shalom Home of Virginia, 1600 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, Va., 23233.
JOHNSON
Departed this life August 13, 2001, Mrs. Doris T.
Johnson of 812 N. 33rd St. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
JOHNSON
Barbara K. Johnson, 63, of Virginia Beach, passed away August 12, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Gus E. Johnson; father, Van Kelly; brother, Joseph Kelly and his wife, Ruth; sister-in-law, Jean Kelly, all of Richmond. In her younger years, she had visited her relatives in France and while there she went to Lourdes. The family will receive friends at the Hollomon-
Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Virginia Beach, on Wednesday, August 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Thursday, August 16, 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Father Joseph Facura presiding. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
KENNEY
Robert Kenneth Kenney of Rockville, Va., departed this life Friday, August 10, 2001. He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth Kenney; three daughters, one son, nine grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home (new facility), Goochland, Va. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark Baptist Church, Wednesday, August 15, at 1 p.m. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. Rev. Marshall Burgess officiating. Interment
Johnson Family Cemetery.
