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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
W. Thomas Weaver III 85 years
W. Thomas Weaver III, 85, of Clinton, N.C., formerly of King George County, died Friday, May 4, 2001, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in North Carolina. Born in Falls Church, Mr. Weaver was managing editor of Tidewater Weeklies Inc., whose publications included the King George News and Westmoreland News. He was manager and coach of a class-A baseball team in King George. He was also a correspondent for Virginia and North Carolina newspapers including the Fayetteville Observer, The Erwin Times, the Wilmington Star, The Dunn Dispatch and the Oxford Public Ledger. Survivors include his wife, Lois Covert Weaver; a daughter, Susan W. Finley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sons, Jefferson Weaver of Clinton and Tom Weaver IV of Herndon; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Naquin of Marerro, La., and Sharron Jones of Manassas; two stepsons, Michael Jones of Clinton and James Jones of Rimini, Italy; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral was held today at First Baptist Church in Clinton. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association, 3901 Computer Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27609; or to any historic-preservation organization. Royal-Hall Funeral Home, Clinton, handled the arrangements.

Neal Pryor 37 years
Neal Pryor, 37, of Woodbridge, formerly of King George County, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Washington Hospital Center, from complications of heart surgery. Mr. Pryor worked as a computer repair technician with ICI Computer Co. in Sterling. He was a 1982 graduate of King George High School, where he played basketball. Mr. Pryor was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Jersey, where he served on the usher board and sang in the Male Chorus. Survivors include a son, Neal Pryor Jr. of Alexandria; his mother, Winnie Bell Pryor of King George; a sister, Shanita Jones of San Jose, Calif.; and two brothers, Cory Pryor of King George and James Pryor of Spotsylvania County. A funeral was held Saturday at Salem Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Leonard G. Bland officiated. Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, handled the arrangements.

Arthur William "Artie" Mills Jr. 76 years
Arthur William "Artie" Mills Jr., 76, of Colonial Beach died Monday, April 30, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Alexandria, Mr. Mills was a truck driver for Virginia Concrete for 32 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran and served as a cook on the USS Merganser for 12 years, and then on the USS Hyades. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 639. Survivors include two brothers, Vernon Mills of Colonial Beach and George Mills of Jacksonville, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews, including George Mills III and Jacob Mills, both of Colonial Beach, whom he raised. A funeral was held Thursday at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, Colonial Beach. Burial was in All Saints Sharon Chapel Cemetery in Alexandria. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Non-Game Fund, payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, Box 11104, Richmond, Va. 23230.

Edgar Norden Middlebrook 76 years
Edgar Norden Middlebrook, 76, of Harrisonburg, a native of Dahlgren, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Born Nov. 25, 1924, Mr. Middlebrook had retired in 1982 as a civil service employee from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, and moved to Harrisonburg in 1986. He was a member of the Dahlgren Lions Club, Dahlgren Rescue Squad, Dahlgren American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Harrisonburg. He was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, and was the widower of Mary Ellen Sawyer Middlebrook. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Sue Leeper of Harrisonburg; two sons, Edgar N. Middlebrook Jr. of California and John C. Middlebrook of Harrisonburg; a sister, Virginia L. Leith of King George County; two brothers, Carlton G. Middlebrook and Charles Q. Middlebrook, both of King George; and three grandchildren. A funeral was held Saturday at West Side Baptist Church in Harrisonburg. Burial was in Siloan Methodist Church Cemetery, Williamston, N.C., Sunday. The Rev. Charles Anderson, a long-time friend of Mr. Middlebrook and former minister at Montigue Baptist Church and Shiloh Baptist Church, both in King George, officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to West Side Baptist Church, 715 West Wolfe St., Harrisonburg, Va. 22802. Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, handled the arrangements.

William Archie Keys 87 years
William Archie Keys, 87, of Stafford County died at his residence Friday, May 4, 2001. He was the father of Elaine Keys Beckham of King George County. Born in Dumfries, Mr. Keys had retired from the National Bank of Quantico, where he worked from 1942 to 1975. He was a member of the John A. LeJeune Masonic Lodge in Quantico for 55 years and was a member of Dumfries United Methodist Church. He was the widower of Dora Louise Liming Keys. In addition to his daughter of King George, Mr. Keys is survived by two other daughters, Bonnie Keys Pattie and Susan Keys Sutherland, both of Stafford; a sister, Emmit Keys Waters of Dumfries; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was also the father of the late William Archie "Archieball" Keys. A graveside service was held Sunday in Dumfries Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Amidon officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Mary Washington Hospice, 2217 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, handled the arrangements.

Aaron Presley Staples infant
Aaron Presley Staples, infant son of Michael A. and Rebecca Tibbles Staples of Oak Grove died Monday, April 23, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Samantha May Nichole Staples and Laelah Lynn Staples, and a brother, William Michael Staples, all of the home; his maternal grandparents, David and Jackie Tibbles of King George County; and his paternal grandparents, Milton and Mary Staples of King George. A funeral was held Sunday at Hanover Baptist Church, King George. Burial was in Historyland Memorial Park, King George. The Rev. Steve Siegrest officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hanover Baptist Church, 10312 Hanover Church Rd., King George, Va. 22485. Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, handled the arrangements.

Gaynelle Omohundro Settle 84 years
Gaynelle Omohundro Settle, 84, of Montross died Monday, April 23, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born at Farmers Fork in Richmond County, she was a member of Menokin Baptist Church and had retired as a billing clerk for Northern Neck Electric. She was the widow of Frank E. Settle. Survivors include a daughter, Bette Sisson Alawar of Montross; a son, William B. Sisson of Lyells; three sisters, Ruth Omohundro Hubbard of Sandy Point, Lois Omohundro Shockley of Farmers Fork and Marguerite Omohundro Doerer of Warsaw; and four grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Menokin Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Rev. Phil Cumbia and the Rev. Tracy Hartman officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the March of Dimes, Attention: Susan Brooks, c/o NICU, Mary Washington Hospital, 1001 Sam Perry Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. Welch-Marks Funeral Home, Warsaw, handled the arrangements.

Joseph A. Riemer 71 years
Joseph A. Riemer, 71, of Silver Spring, Md., died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Md. He has relatives in King George County. Mr. Riemer had retired as a carpenter from the Federal Reserve Board in Washington and was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Estelle Stephens Riemer; a daughter; three sons; a sister; and six grandchildren. A funeral was held Friday at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, Silver Spring, Md. Burial was in Potomac Baptist Church cemetery in King George.

Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Redding 88 years
Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Redding, 88, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of King George County, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at Northwest Hospital in Tucson. A native of King George, Mrs. Redding had retired as a communications technician at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. She was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church in King George and was the widow of Clifford C. Redding. Survivors include a daughter, Rosalie R. Shelton of Tucson; two brothers, John Suttle of Colonial Beach and Sam Suttle of Talent, Ore.; two grandchildren, David M. Shelton of Tucson and Diane Rene Shelton-McBryde of Colorado Springs, Col.; two great-grandchildren; and a stepgreat-grandson. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Round Hill Baptist Church cemetery. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to a favorite charity. Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, is handling the arrangements.

James S. Lee Jr. 57 years
James S. Lee Jr., 57, of Colonial Beach, formerly of Montross, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Richmond County, Mr. Lee had retired as a supervisor from Pepco. He was also an avid race car fan. Survivors include his wife, Thelma J. Lee; three sons, James S. Lee III, Mikel Allen Lee and William Kevin Lee; two sisters, Tanena Barrack and Doris L. Kern; three brothers, Curtis M. Lee, Roger R. Lee and Thomas Wayne Lee; and five grandchildren. A funeral was held today at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, Colonial Beach. The Rev. Willard Bowen officiated. Burial will be held at a later date. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 8096 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, Va. 22443; or to the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, 225 Dennison St., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443.

Hildegard Gretchen Dommasch 86 years
Hildegard Gretchen Dommasch, 86, of King George County died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Cologne, Germany, Mrs. Dommasch was the widow of Rudolf Otto Dommasch. Survivors include a son, Detlef Rudolf Wilhelm "Bill" Dommasch of King George; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. She was also the mother of the late Ingrid Dommasch Lutick. A memorial service was today at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. The Rev. Richard M. Carbaugh officiated. Burial will be in New York at a later date. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058; or to the American Lung Association of Northern Virginia, 9735 Main St., Fairfax, Va. 22031.

Margaret B. Childress 78 years
Margaret B. Childress, 78, of King George County died at her residence Monday, April 30, 2001. Born in Asheville, N.C., she had retired as a personnel secretary at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in King George and enjoyed vegetable gardening and reading. Survivors include two sons, Ralph L. "Tim" Childress Jr. of King George and Edward Harrison Childress of Springfield; a sister, Mollie King of Fair Play, S.C.; three brothers, Harry Burrell of Dahlgren, Kenneth Burrell and Bradley Burrell, both of Houston; and two grandchildren. A funeral was held today at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George. Burial was in Oakland Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Guy D. Mattox Jr. officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Oakland Baptist Church, 5520 James Madison Parkway, King George, Va. 22485.

Frederica T. Pardoe 93 years
Frederica T. Pardoe, 93, of Colonial Beach died of bronchitis Thursday, April 5, 2001, at an assisted-living facility in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Pardoe, a resident of Colonial Beach for 36 years, was well known for her assistance to senior citizens in the Northern Neck and Arlington areas. She drove seniors to medical appointments until the age of 90. She was a longtime supporter of Stratford Hall, the Robert E. Lee ancestral home, and several rescue squads. Affectionately known as Freddie, Mrs. Pardoe was born in New York City and moved to Washington in 1930 looking for work. She was hired as a secretary by Capital Transit Co., where she worked for 29 years, retiring in 1959 as assistant purchasing agent. After her retirement from Capital Transit, she worked in the advertising department of The Washington Daily News from 1960 to 1965. She then retired to Colonial Beach, where she worked at the Ben Franklin store until 1994. She was the widow of Kelvin M. Pardoe. Survivors include a son, Don Maclean of Fairfax; a niece and two nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pardoe's body was donated to the Virginia Anatomical Division in Richmond for research. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

George Shannon Morrison 71 years
George Shannon Morrison, 71, of King George County died at his home Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Born in Columbia, S.C., Mr. Morrison had retired as an engineer in 1995 from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. He was a graduate of the University of Florida and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Pounds Morrison; and a son, Matthew S. Morrison of Alexandria. A memorial service was held Saturday at Dahlgren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Keith Mottley officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 2217 Princess Anne St., Suite 204-1, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, handled the arrangements.

John Johnson 92 years
John Johnson, 92, of District Heights, Md., formerly of Dahlgren, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Joseph Richey Hospice in Baltimore. Born in King George County, Mr. Johnson was a former backup singer with the Harmonizing Four quartet. He had retired from Arlington County as a sanitation-truck driver. Mr. Johnson was a member of Little Ark Baptist Church in Owens. He is survived by a granddaughter, Ponngee Johnson of District Heights, Md., with whom he made his home; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held today at Shiloh Baptist Church in Landover, Md. Burial will take place at noon Thursday in Chettenham Cemetery in Philadelphia. The Rev. Leonard G. Bland officiated the funeral service. Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, handled the arrangements.

Mary Christine Jenkins 72 years
Mary Christine Jenkins, 72, of Westmoreland County died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. Born in Northumberland County, she had retired as a nursing assistant at Tidewater Hospital. She was the widow of Charles Edward Jenkins. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Christine Barrett of Lyells; a sister, Iris Neal Jones of Colonial Beach; and three grandchildren. A funeral was held Saturday at Welch-Marks Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Bethany Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Donald H. Bowen officiated. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Westmoreland County Rescue Squad, Box 37, Mount Holly, Va. 22524.

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