U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
SCHOOLS
Departed this life May 15, 2001, Mr. Burrell Schools, formerly of 2010 Cleary Rd., and local singer with the Golden Jubilee. He is survived by two daughters, Ms. Charlene Taylor and Ms. Vera Clanton; sister, Mrs. Annie Mae Washington; two nephews, Floyd Washington and wife, Marilyn, Thomas Washington and wife, Anita; one great-nephew, one great-niece, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 "N" St., where funeral services will be conducted Friday, 1 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
SHAFFER
Jean Fields Shaffer, 75, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 14, 2001. Born in Denver, Colo., she was a native of Louisville, Ky., and the only daughter of B. Vernon and Margaret C. Fields. Jean was educated in the secondary schools of Louisville and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She earned her B.S. from University of Kentucky. She was also a graduate of the School of Medical Technology at Norton's Infirmary in Louisville. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dr. Lee W. Shaffer. Also surviving are three sons, Lee W. III, John Vernon and William Gordon; daughters-in-law, Mindy and Zelda; grandchildren, Matthew, Jacklyn and Sara. Jean worked hard in the early years of her marriage to help support a young family while Lee received his medical training. Always interested in the welfare of others, she was a strong supporter of the Rescue Mission and was one of the first women board members. Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation was another of her interests and she established annual Scholarship of Citizenship awards there. A tireless needle-worker, she completed many canvases for friends and family. The kneeler cushions for South Roanoke United Methodist Church were a special project for her. She taught many the basics of canvas-work during her lifetime. Surely she will apply the same dedication to her heavenly pursuits as she did to her earthly ones. A memorial service will be held at the South Roanoke United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 2 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Rescue Mission, Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, Brookneal, Va., or South Roanoke United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
SHEEHAN
Gertrude F. "Pat" Sheehan passed peacefully in her home in Decatur, Ga., on May 15, 2001. Widow of Ralph Hayes Sheehan, she is survived by her devoted son, J. Michael Sheehan of Stone Mountain, Ga., who lovingly cared for her in her final years; her daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Parker Duke of Glen Allen; and a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Reed and Ginger Sheehan of North San Juan, Calif. Mrs. Sheehan was fondly referred to as “Little Nannie” by her grandchildren, Lindsey Raynor Duke, Preston Gregory Duke and Bay Rain Sheehan. A memorial service will be held at Clairmont Oaks in Decatur. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or the American Cancer Society.
SHELL
Mildred Wood Shell, 84, of Richmond, passed away May 15, 2001. She was the widow of Charles L. Shell. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dona R. and Ervin Lee of Richmond; brother, Walter White of Bland, Va.; grandchildren, Brenda and Joseph Lee; great-grandchildren, Meredith and Cameron Lee, all of the Danville area. Mrs. Shell was a house mother for 10 years at Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10) with funeral services being held at 7:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday in Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes. Foundation, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
STARKE
Virginia Drinker Starke of Hanover County, widow of Roland Starke, died Monday, May 14, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Starke Maples and her husband, John Maples Sr.; three grandchildren, Debra Starke Swiderski of Glen Allen, John Maples Jr. of Newport News, Charles Starke Maples of Alexandria; and Elizabeth Starke Anton of Poplar Branch, N.C. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Old Chapel of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, followed by burial in the church cemetery.
STONE
Orville “Ray” Stone. Born on May 18, 1948, he was 52 years old. Ray died at Ohio State University Hospital May 13, 2001, due to the injuries he incurred from a motorcycle incident. He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Donna Lee; his mother, Nancy Ann; his sons, Tony Ray and daughter-in-law, Sonia Ann, Scott William and daughter-in-law, Judy; his daughters, Nancy Lee and Margaret Jan; grandson, Brandon Ray; his brother, Everett Earl and sister-in-law, Jeri E.; nephews and nieces, Lance M., Chad E., Brett C., Melissa J., Rocky B., Dusti S. and John. He was blessed with many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was an employee of Reynolds Metals for 22 years. He was a veteran of Vietnam and received two Purple Hearts during his service. In celebration of his life, a memorial service will be held at Camp Kehukee on May 19th beginning at 4 p.m. in Prince George County. All friends are invited to attend. Ray loved the serenity of Camp Kehukee, so the family asks that you dress comfortably so you too may also feel the peace of the non-formal setting. Directions to Camp Kehukee are: 95 South to exit 41a, follow signs to campground. In lieu of flowers, and in the memory of Ray, donations can be made to the NRA or the Veterans of Vietnam. Information regarding these donations will be available at the memorial service.
WIMBISH
Rev. Andre' Lewis Wimbish Sr., Pastor of First Baptist Church of Washington Park, departed this life May 15, 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Arlene Wimbish; children, Andre II and Aaron Wimbish, and Michael Smith; mother, Mrs. Geraldine Wimbish; sister, Dawn Davis; brothers, Lemuel Jr., Jerome and Rev. Lamont Wimbish Sr.; a host of other relatives and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home. After 2 p.m. Friday his remains will lie in state at First Baptist Church Washington Park. Funeral services will be conducted at St. John Baptist Church, 4317 North Ave. at 1 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Michael L. Felton officiating. Rev. Robert E. King, Eulogist. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
WOODEN
Renwick J. "Renny" Wooden of 3115 Edgewood Ave. entered into eternal rest May 13, 2001. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted mother, Elizabeth B. Wooden; one sister, Patricia A. Wooden; two brothers, Emmett T. and Archie B. Wooden; stepfather, Percy Rock; four aunts, two devoted, Loucinda B. Staton and Gladys B. Layton, all of Richmond, Tina
Brown of Farmville, Va., and Henrietta King of Cleveland, Ohio; three uncles, Fred and Will
Brown Sr. of Farmville, Va., and Thomas
Brown of Baltimore, Md.; two nieces, one nephew, other relatives and friends. Mr. Wooden was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 13 years. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Dennis Thomas officiating. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family may be contacted at 321-8158.
WOODSON
Departed this life May 15, 2001, Mr. Gilbert Alonza "Bow" Woodson of Richmond. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
BAGBY
Departed this life September 19, 2002, Mr. Jonathan (Pap) Bagby Jr. of Richmond. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
BANKS
Kelvin Diego Banks of Richmond departed this life Thursday, September 19, 2002. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later.
BASS
In loving memory of Herman William Bass, 62, of Richmond, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bass; daughters, Debbie Campbell, Gloria Gibson, Geraldine Clements and Michelle Ellis; sisters, Maggie Turner, Nita Spence and Lily Paul; brothers, David Bass and James Bass; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Bass was a Philip Morris retiree. The family will receive friends and family 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. MORRISSETT FUNERAL HOME
BLACK
Henry Hall Black, 92, of Chase City, passed away September 18, 2002. He was a retired farmer, a member of Concord Baptist Church and the widower of Edith Gilreath Black. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce Johnson, Duncansville, Pa., Carol Puhlick and husband, Daniel Sr., Springfield; sisters, Lula Childers, York, S.C., Nettie Bayne, Chase City; grandsons, Michael Todd Burnette and wife, Katherine, Midlothian, Daniel Paul Puhlick Jr. and wife, Jodi, Gainesville, Brian Hall Puhlick and wife, Leah, Springfield; great-grandchildren, Tyler Paul Puhlick and Peyton Ray Puhlick. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Service, Chase City, 7 to 8:30 tonight. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Concord Baptist Church with the Reverend David Blakely officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Chase City Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, Chase City, Va. 23924 or National Foundation for Cancer Research, 4600 East-West Hwy., Suite 525, Bethesda, Md. 20814. Condolences may be emailed to thewoods@kerrlake.com.
CHEATHAM
Departed this life September 18, 2002, Mr. Frederick C. Cheatham Jr., formerly of 415 N. 23th St. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
DANDOIS
Felix Joseph "Joe" Dandois, 57, of Chester, passed away September 18, 2002. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lindsay Tinsman. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Dandois; children, Megan Dandois of Arlington and Lisa Horowitz and her husband, Steve and their son, Nicholas, all of Norfolk; his father, Felix Dandois; sister, Pam Macedo and her husband, Wally and their son, Matthew; and other loving family members. Mr. Dandois retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel and was a member of Warwick Lodge No. 336. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lindsay Tinsman Scholarship Fund, c/o J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23294.
DAVIS
On the 19th day of September, 2002, Walter Patrick (Pat) Davis of Mechanicsville went to be with the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah C. Davis; his adoring daughter, M. Nichole Davis; the Pasadeg family of Atlanta, Ga.; and other family members. His life's legacy is one of a fighter. He fought the good fight of faith! Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 20 (today) at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Church of Christ cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Living Word Ministries Building Fund, 426 Courthouse Rd., Richmond, Va. 23236.
DOWDY
Betty (Irene) Dowdy, 92 of Powhatan, died September 18, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde P. Dowdy; survived by two daughters, Dorothy Oliver and husband, Trammell and Gladys Graham; one son, Shirley Dowdy and wife, Elinor. She was Granny to 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. where family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Septmber 21, 11 a.m. at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Buckingham County. Interment church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Powhatan Fire & Rescue Squad Company 1.
DUNCAN
Charles Alfred Duncan, age 63, of Glen Allen, formerly of Radford, died Wednesday in a Richmond hospital. Surviving are his wife, Gwenda Dobbins Duncan, Glen Allen; his mother, Ruby Duncan, Christiansburg; two brothers-in-law, Roy Douglas Dobbins, Orlando, Fla. and Larry H. Dobbins, Radford; and a sister-in-law, Melinda Underwood, Elliston; and his two special pets, Jocie and Clyde. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2002 at Gethsemane Baptist Church, with Pastor Jerry Gibson and Rev. Jimmy Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2002 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.
