John Henry Respess, Jr. and Mary Sue Lawrence
Husband John Henry Respess, Jr.
Born: Apr 4, 1921 - Beaufort Co., NC Died: Aug 3, 1971 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: Aug 5, 1971 - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NCMarriage: Mar 18, 1938
Wife Mary Sue Lawrence
Born: Aug 5, 1922 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 7, 2014 Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Other Spouse: Richard Swindell Craig (1928-2021) - Dec 21, 1974 - Beaufort Co., NC
Children
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Howard Mitchell Marshall and Minnie Nora Lawrence
Husband Howard Mitchell Marshall
Born: - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 4, 1908 - NC
Wife Minnie Nora Lawrence
Born: Sep 1894 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: James Nicholas Lawrence (1856-1925) Mother: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)
Children
1 F Lucy Bell Mitchell
Born: Mar 23, 1920 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
2 M Thomas Rayford Marshall
Born: Aug 26, 1922 - Westfield, Surry Co., NC Died: Nov 29, 1984 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: Dec 2, 1984 - Graham Mem. Pk., Graham, NCSpouse: Louise Alma McCann (1921-1987) Marr: Nov 30, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Frances Corinne Williamson (1922-1984) Marr: Bef May 2, 1950 - NC
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James Rudolph Thompson and Myrtle Juanita Lawrence
Husband James Rudolph Thompson
Born: Sep 17, 1929 - Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 20, 2007 - Longwood, Oklahoosa Co., FL Buried: - New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, New Hope, Surry Co., NCMarriage: 1952
Wife Myrtle Juanita Lawrence
Born: Dec 11, 1932 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 9, 2025 - Altamonte Springs, Seminole Co., FL Buried: Jan 25, 2025 - New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, New Hope, Surry Co., NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence III (1888-1976) Mother: Etta Mae Smith (1896-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Juanita Lawrence):
Christopher Columbus Snow and Odell Dixie Lawrence
Husband Christopher Columbus Snow
Born: Sep 25, 1907 - Good Springs, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 2, 1929 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
Wife Odell Dixie Lawrence
Born: Dec 20, 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 1990 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Children
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Timothy Wayne Hodges and Patsy Ann Lawrence
Husband Timothy Wayne Hodges
Born: Sep 15, 1968 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 14, 1984 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Patsy Ann Lawrence
Born: Jan 11, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 2010 Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Robert Randolph Lawrence (1936-2020) Mother: Annie Mae Overton (1946-2007)
Other Spouse: Randall Leon Hodges (1968- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Patsy Ann Lawrence):
Both single. Marr. by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.
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Carl Spencer Marshall and Percy Conway Lawrence
Husband Carl Spencer Marshall
Born: Mar 8, 1904 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: Mar 3, 1988 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCMarriage: Jul 4, 1927 - Galax, Grayson Co., VA
Wife Percy Conway Lawrence
Born: Sep 21, 1906 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Apr 26, 2003 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried:
Father: James Reed Lawrence (1876-1963) Mother: Ella K. Hutchins (1873-1941)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Percy Conway Lawrence):
At the time of their marriage Galax wasn't a city, but part of both Grayson and Carroll counties; their marriage record transcription says Galax, Grayson Co., Va.
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Robert Franklin Lawrence and Rhoda Salena Simpson
Husband Robert Franklin Lawrence
Born: May 21, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 14, 1961 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Father: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913) Mother: Matilda Jane Christian (1848-1936)
Marriage: Mar 8, 1894 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
Wife Rhoda Salena Simpson
Born: Oct 28, 1873 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Aug 15, 1961 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Father: Willima Lacy Simpson (1833- ) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Hutchens (1842- )
Children
1 M John William Lawrence
Born: Feb 15, 1897 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: 1974 - NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Jennie Lee Kidd (1910-1956) Marr: Mar 16, 1929 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
2 M Herbert Benton Lawrence
Born: Feb 20, 1899 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: May 9, 1981 - Northern Hosp. of Surry Co., Mount Airy, NC Buried: May 12, 1981 - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Elsie Virginia Emerson (1910-1990) Marr: Nov 25, 1928 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
3 M Robert Jay Lawrence
Born: Aug 20, 1904 - NC Died: Feb 1, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Hallie V. Norman (1911-2000) Marr: Abt 1929
4 M George Lee Lawrence
Born: May 19, 1907 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 27, 1982 - NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Lillian Holder (1912-2006) Marr: Abt 1929
5 M Edward Fox Lawrence
Born: Mar 22, 1910 - White Plains, Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 1978 - NC Buried: Oct 24, 1978 - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Edith Mae Smith ( - ) Marr: Mar 31, 1934 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
6 F Roberta Faye Lawrence
Born: Nov 14, 1911 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1981 - Surry County Nursing Center, Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Feb 8, 1981 - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Lonnie Omar Jackson (1909-1969) Marr: Mar 6, 1935 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
7 M Wiley Sheldon Lawrence
Born: Dec 26, 1913 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 20, 1984 Buried: - Mt. Carmel Presby. Ch. Cem., Steeles Tavern, VASpouse: Blanche Elizabeth Harris (1906-1994) Marr: Bet Apr 12, 1940 and Apr 22, 1950
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Robert Jay Lawrence and Hallie V. Norman
Husband Robert Jay Lawrence
Born: Aug 20, 1904 - NC Died: Feb 1, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: Robert Franklin Lawrence (1875-1961) Mother: Rhoda Salena Simpson (1873-1961)
Marriage: Abt 1929
Wife Hallie V. Norman
Born: Oct 24, 1911 - NC Died: Mar 22, 2000 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Children
1 F Mary F. Lawrence
Born: Aug 24, 1935 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 28, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
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Robert Randolph Lawrence and Annie Mae Overton
Husband Robert Randolph Lawrence
Born: Oct 20, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 2020 - Centra Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: James Lawrence (1898-1954) Mother: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970)
Marriage: Jun 27, 1964 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Mae Overton
Born: Sep 4, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 2007 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Robert Herman Overton (1918-2000) Mother: Doris Mildred Pruitt (1920-1990)
Children
1 F Patsy Ann Lawrence
Born: Jan 11, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 2010 Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VASpouse: Randall Leon Hodges (1968- )
Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Overton):
Both single. He worked for Klopman Mills. Marr. by J.H. Oakes, Min.
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Roy Justice Lawrence and Edna Joyce Myers
Husband Roy Justice Lawrence
Born: Oct 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 2021 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 10, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Major Lawrence (1905-1944) Mother: Lottie Clay Holley (1906-1945)
Marriage: May 28, 1954
Wife Edna Joyce Myers
Born: Mar 13, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 8, 2013 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: May 10, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Judson Myers (1892-1970) Mother: Earlie Mae Gross (1896-1983)
Children
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Roy Lorran Lawrence and Jerene E. Reeves
Husband Roy Lorran Lawrence
Born: Nov 17, 1925 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Mar 28, 2007 - Lake Park Nurs. & Rehab. Ctr., Indian Trail, NC Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: John Lawrence (1903-1989) Mother: Mallie Mae Carrico (1903-1990)
Marriage: 1945
Wife Jerene E. Reeves
AKA: Jerry Born: Jul 9, 1926 - Little Rock, AR Died: May 23, 2002 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: May 26, 2002 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Children
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Curtis Romey Sawyers and Ruth M. Lawrence
Husband Curtis Romey Sawyers
Born: May 2, 1919 - Ararat, Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 23, 1995 Buried: - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NCMarriage: Mar 6, 1945 - York Co., SC
Wife Ruth M. Lawrence
Born: Sep 14, 1919 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 12, 2006 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Sep 15, 2006 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: Wilson Fulton Lawrence (1880-1937) Mother: Sarah Etta Smith (1877-1965)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth M. Lawrence):
Mar. 6, 1943 was the date of their orig. marr. license; typically couples going this distance for marriage, not at a resort, were married the same day, as verified on their orig. marr. cert. The record filers for Latter Day Saints mistakenly filed in under NC records, but both the orig. marr. license, and orig. marr. cert. clearly state York Co., SC as license place, and marriage place.
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Alfred Amos Wiseman and Ruth Virginia Lawrence
Husband Alfred Amos Wiseman
Born: Feb 28, 1917 - Yadkin Co., NC Died: Aug 10, 2003 - NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NCMarriage: Sep 2, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
Wife Ruth Virginia Lawrence
Born: Jun 12, 1920 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 14, 2003 - NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Children
1 F Virginia Anne Wiseman
Born: Oct 19, 1943 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Dec 7, 2016 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Virginia Lawrence):
Both single. He a laborer. Marr. by C.A. Brabston, Min.
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Samuel Clay Lawrence and Norma Jean Allison
Husband Samuel Clay Lawrence
Born: Jun 21, 1932 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Bef May 13, 2021 Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Jun 16, 1959 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC
Wife Norma Jean Allison
Born: Abt 1941 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Norma Jean Allison):
Samuel Clay Lawrence and Mary Charlotte Edmonds
Husband Samuel Clay Lawrence
Born: Jun 21, 1932 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Bef May 13, 2021 Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Feb 12, 1977 - Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA
Wife Mary Charlotte Edmonds
Born: Oct 28, 1939 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Charlotte Edmonds):
2d marr., both prev. div. Marr. by (unreadable), Min.
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Samuel Jesse Lawrence and Nancy Moss
Husband Samuel Jesse Lawrence
Born: Apr 9, 1854 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 19, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence (1825-1895) Mother: Nancy Bouldin Cobler (1827-1900)
Marriage: Jan 14, 1875 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Nancy Moss
Born: Feb 1859 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried: - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC
Children
1 F Anna V. Lawrence
AKA: Annie Born: Nov 1875 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Drewry Holt (1871- ) Marr: Oct 14, 1894 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
2 F Nora Alice Lawrence
Born: Sep 1877 - NC Died: Sep 30, 1957 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Buried:Spouse: James Matthew Bondurant (1875-1963) Marr: Jul 14, 1895 - NC
3 F Mary Lilla Lawrence
AKA: Liller Born: Dec 26, 1880 - NC Died: Mar 9, 1970 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Mar 11, 1970 - Pilgrims Rest Cem., Guilford Co., NCSpouse: William Powell Simmons (1879-1915) Marr: Dec 26, 1901 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
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Thomas Cruise Lawrence and Mary Lou Eads
Husband Thomas Cruise Lawrence
AKA: Tommy Born: Feb 25, 1936 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: May 13, 2021 Buried: May 22, 2021 - Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Draper, VA
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Oct 1, 1955 - Pulaski Co., VA
Wife Mary Lou Eads
Born: Abt 1933 - Pulaski Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lou Eads):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy. Marr. by S.B. Hoyt, Min.
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James Senter and Virginia Bell Lawrence
Husband James Senter
Born: 1875 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 27, 1927 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
Wife Virginia Bell Lawrence
AKA: Jennie Born: Apr 1882 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: James Nicholas Lawrence (1856-1925) Mother: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)
Children
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Wade Boyles Lawrence and Mary Eloise Whitesell
Husband Wade Boyles Lawrence
Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC Died: May 2, 2020 Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Marriage: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Mary Eloise Whitesell
Born: Feb 6, 1925 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Apr 18, 2019 - Randolph Health, Asheboro, NC Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Eloise Whitesell):
Jul. 14, 1943 is the date of their marriage license. Typically, traveling a long distance, they married the same day as the license was issued, but it could be a day or two later.
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William D. Lawrence and Margaret Unknown
Husband William D. Lawrence
Born: 1818 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 1859 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Henry Lawrence, Sr. (1786-1880) Mother: Susannah Woodall (1791-Bef 1850)
Marriage: Abt 1846 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
Wife Margaret Unknown
AKA: Peggy Born: 1815 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Jesse Lawrence
Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA (prob.) Died: Buried:
2 F Mary Lawrence
Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA (prob.) Died: Buried:
3 F Roxy A. Lawrence
Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Jan 21, 1894 Buried:Spouse: Jessie T. Cahill (1859-1903) Marr: Apr 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Josephine Jude Lawrence
Born: Dec 14, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Newsom Pace Stone (1850-1943) Marr: Sep 2, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
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William Henry Lawrence and Bertie Smith
Husband William Henry Lawrence
Born: Apr 12, 1891 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 10, 1970 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 12, 1970 - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC
Father: John Wesley Lawrence (1869-1948) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)
Marriage: Feb 14, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Bertie Smith
Born: May 2, 1892 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Died: May 10, 1991 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC
Father: William Thomas Smith (1848-1918) Mother: Jennett Leake (1856-1902)
Children
1 M Landis Spencer Lawrence
Born: Jun 9, 1916 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 4, 2004 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Mar 7, 2004 - Mt. Hermon UMC Cem., Madison, NCSpouse: Mary Ester Jones (1911-1996) Marr: Jul 16, 1947 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
2 M Carlis Wayne Lawrence
Born: Nov 24, 1920 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 5, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA Buried: - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VASpouse: Lake Marie Tuttle (1921-1989) Marr: Nov 6, 1945 - Roanoke (city), VA
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William Jesse Lawrence and Catherine Virginia Sheppard
Husband William Jesse Lawrence
Born: Oct 26, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 24, 1971 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923) Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)
Marriage: Dec 27, 1905 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Catherine Virginia Sheppard
AKA: Katie Born: Apr 4, 1888 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 20, 1989 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Father: James Henry Sheppard (1856- ) Mother: Tamson Virginia Hill (1863- )
Children
1 M Fred Lawrence
Born: May 18, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Susan Smith (1910- ) Marr: Nov 11, 1928 - York Co., SC
2 F Odell Dixie Lawrence
Born: Dec 20, 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 1990 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NCSpouse: Christopher Columbus Snow (1907- ) Marr: Jul 2, 1929 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
3 F Theda Eva Lawrence
Born: Dec 25, 1910 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 1983 - Regional Hosp., High Point, NC Buried: Feb 20, 1983 - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NCSpouse: James David Harris, Sr. (1908-1980) Marr: Dec 29, 1929 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC
4 F Dollis Emma Lawrence
Born: Dec 16, 1912 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 28, 2008 - Catlett, Fauquier Co., VA Buried: - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Burnie Hildred McCreary, Sr. (1894-1962) Marr: Jul 22, 1928 - NC
5 F Louie Irene Lawrence
Born: Oct 5, 1914 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 4, 2012 - Triad Care & Rehab. Ctr., Trinity, NC Buried: - Florial Garden Mem. Pk., High Point, NCSpouse: Elbert Milnott Elks (1910-1972) Marr: Dec 24, 1932 - Grimesland, Pitt Co., NC
6 M James Henry Lawrence, Sr.
Born: May 11, 1917 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC Died: Aug 31, 1983 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Sep 2, 1983 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Onia Ettice Laster (1920-2001) Marr: Feb 27, 1938 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
7 M Woodrow Peace Lawrence
Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NCSpouse: Mattie Grace Myers (1924-1987) Marr: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC
8 F Ruth Virginia Lawrence
Born: Jun 12, 1920 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 14, 2003 - NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NCSpouse: Alfred Amos Wiseman (1917-2003) Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
9 F Mary Sue Lawrence
Born: Aug 5, 1922 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 7, 2014 Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NCSpouse: John Henry Respess, Jr. (1921-1971) Marr: Mar 18, 1938Spouse: Richard Swindell Craig (1928-2021) Marr: Dec 21, 1974 - Beaufort Co., NC
10 M Wade Boyles Lawrence
Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC Died: May 2, 2020 Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NCSpouse: Mary Eloise Whitesell (1925-2019) Marr: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
11 F Jessie Alma Lawrence
Born: Feb 22, 1927 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: May 21, 1984 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - CrematedSpouse: James Fred Allred (1923- ) Marr: Oct 6, 1946 - Level Cross, NC. (Divorced)Spouse: William Rankin Moore (1934- ) Marr: May 31, 1963 - Randleman, Randolph Co., NC
12 M Bill J. Lawrence
Born: Nov 26, 1928 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Jun 11, 2006 Buried: - Centre Friends Meeting Cem., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Waldeen Coltrane Kearns (1929-2019) Marr: Oct 6, 1951 - Center Friends Church, Guilford Co., North Carolina, USA
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Wilson Fulton Lawrence and Sarah Etta Smith
Husband Wilson Fulton Lawrence
AKA: Willis Born: Sep 18, 1880 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Dec 27, 1937 Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Father: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913) Mother: Matilda Jane Christian (1848-1936)
Marriage: Nov 29, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Etta Smith
Born: Sep 13, 1877 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 1, 1965 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Children
1 M William Christian Lawrence
AKA: Willis Born: Jul 6, 1906 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Apr 12, 1942 - Ft. Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Callie Ada Dunbar (1910-1994) Marr: Dec 11, 1929 - Wythe Co., VA. (Divorced)Spouse: Ethel Collins (1908- ) Marr: Oct 5, 1935 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
2 M Kermit Wilson Lawrence
Born: May 12, 1913 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 8, 1964 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Ruth Elizabeth Margan (1914- ) Marr: May 21, 1937 - Spruce Pine, Mitchell Co., NC
3 F Ruth M. Lawrence
Born: Sep 14, 1919 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 12, 2006 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Sep 15, 2006 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Curtis Romey Sawyers (1919-1995) Marr: Mar 6, 1945 - York Co., SC
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Etta Smith):
Woodrow Peace Lawrence and Mattie Grace Myers
Husband Woodrow Peace Lawrence
Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Marriage: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC
Wife Mattie Grace Myers
Born: Aug 11, 1924 - Wilkes Co., NC Died: Jul 14, 1987 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC
Children
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Jesse Samuel Pyrtle and Zella Ann Lawrence
Husband Jesse Samuel Pyrtle
Born: Jan 25, 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1933 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Oct 9, 1933 - Waughtown Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: John Daniel Pyrtle (1813- ) Mother: Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence (1813/1815- )
Marriage: Nov 12, 1874 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Wife Zella Ann Lawrence
Born: Jul 12, 1847 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 14, 1920 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Jun 16, 1920 - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: James Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1810-1888) Mother: Charlotte Anne Smith (1830- )
Children
1 M James Franklin Pyrtle
AKA: Frank Born: Aug 24, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 29, 1938 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Nov 30, 1938 - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Elizabeth McCollum (1877- ) Marr: Oct 6, 1896 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NCSpouse: Alphe Tucker (1871-1945) Marr: Apr 23, 1911 - White Oak, Guilford Co., NC
2 F Mary Ida Pyrtle
Born: Jan 31, 1878 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Sep 29, 1963 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Sep 30, 1963 - Oaklawn Mem. Gdns., Winston-Salem, NCSpouse: William Henry Atkins (1878-1942) Marr: Jan 15, 1900 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
3 M William Austin Pyrtle
AKA: Will Born: May 24, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Sissy Holley (1892- ) Marr: Apr 9, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Dora Jane Wells (1892-1983) Marr: Dec 6, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC. (Divorced)Spouse: Nannie Morse Meeks (1891-1967) Marr: Mar 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
4 M John Andrew Pyrtle
Born: Jul 16, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 16, 1922 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
5 F Hessie Virginia Pyrtle
Born: May 24, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 1973 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Hopewell Cem., Fork, SCSpouse: Gcoy Esyer Seal (1885-1966) Marr: May 17, 1908 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
6 F Bessie Lillian Pyrtle
Born: Feb 6, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 4, 1918 Buried:Spouse: William Henry Slaydon (1888- ) Marr: Aug 11, 1912 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
7 F Bertha May Pyrtle
Born: Dec 23, 1891 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 1918 Buried:Spouse: Robert F. Creed (1897- ) Marr: Feb 22, 1917 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
8 M Jesse Millard Pyrtle
Born: Jan 3, 1894 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 21, 1958 - Los Angeles, CA Buried:
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Ernest Edward Lawson and Donna Elaine Talbott
Husband Ernest Edward Lawson
Born: Feb 10, 1929 Died: Oct 17, 1992 Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Dec 3, 1950 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Donna Elaine Talbott
Born: Jan 14, 1932 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 6, 2012 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Rorer Arthur Talbott (1892-1936) Mother: Elsie Maude Francis (1894-1976)
Children
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Francis Randolph Lawson and Hilda Ruth Lawrence
Husband Francis Randolph Lawson
Born: Abt 1927 - Wythe Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 22, 1951 - Wythe Co., VA
Wife Hilda Ruth Lawrence
Born: Oct 25, 1933 - Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hilda Ruth Lawrence):
Both single. He a Clerk-VIC. Marr. by J.B. Whitten, Jr., Min.
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Raymond Robert Lawson and Matilda Catherine Joyce
Husband Raymond Robert Lawson
Born: Apr 24, 1917 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 17, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 21, 2012 - Dove Family Cemetery, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Father: Gabriel Arthur Lawson (1884-1942) Mother: Lelia Oliver Hall (1883-1983)
Marriage: Aug 3, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NCMarr. Status: Divorced Jan 9, 1941
Wife Matilda Catherine Joyce
AKA: Matildie Born: Apr 12, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 11, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: May 15, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: George Cabell Joyce (1880-1953) Mother: Alice Susan Clark (1886-1967)
Other Spouse: Claude Earl Belton (1922-1993) - Aft Jun 30, 1942
Children
Notes: Marriage (Matilda Catherine Joyce):
Their marr. rec. trans. shows marr. Aug. 8, 1936, Leaksville, NC, but their orig. div. cert. shows marr. Aug. 3, 1836, Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Claude Earl Belton):
On his WWII draft card, signed Jun. 30, 1942, he's apparently single because his lists his nearest kin as Ella Belton (his Mom).
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Richard Bland Maxwell and Frances Catherine Layne
Husband Richard Bland Maxwell
AKA: Dick Born: Mar 29, 1853 - Rutherford Co., TN Died: Jan 17, 1944 - Williamson Co., TN Buried: Jan 19, 1944 - Maxwell Cem., Triune, TN
Father: John Anderson Maxwell, Sr. (1820-1910) Mother: Margaret Jane Redding (1828-Bef 1900)
Marriage: Dec 11, 1873 - Rutherford Co., TN
Wife Frances Catherine Layne
AKA: Cassie Born: Nov 1855 - TN Died: 1915 Buried: - Almaville, Rutherford Co., TN
Children
1 F Margaret Maxwell
AKA: Maggie Born: 1875 - TN Died: Dec 3, 1950 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN Buried:
2 M James Porter Maxwell
Born: 1877 - Almaville, Rutherford Co., TN Died: Buried:Spouse: Martha Ada Wray (1878- ) Marr: Dec 18, 1898 - Rutherford Co., TN
3 F Mattie Maxwell
Born: Oct 1879 - TN Died: Buried:
4 M Walter Maxwell
Born: Jan 1880 - TN Died: Buried:
5 M Willie Maxwell
Born: Jun 1882 - TN Died: Buried:
6 F Sue May Maxwell
Born: Oct 1886 - TN Died: Buried:
7 M Hugh Maxwell
Born: Jan 1889 - TN Died: Buried:
8 F Annie Maxwell
Born: Nov 1891 - TN Died: Buried:
9 F Elvie Maxwell
Born: Oct 1893 - TN Died: Buried:
10 F Nina Maxwell
Born: Aug 1896 - TN Died: Buried:
11 F Grace Maxwell
Born: 1901 - TN Died: Buried:
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Ralph Calus Leader, Jr. and Janice Claire Miles
Husband Ralph Calus Leader, Jr.
Born: May 25, 1940 - Houston, Harris Co., TX Died: Sep 19, 1966 - Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI Buried: - Mem. Oaks Cem., Houston, TXMarriage:
Wife Janice Claire Miles
Born: Jan 2, 1941 - Lavaca Co., TX Died: Buried:
Father: Monta Crouch Miles, Jr. (1916-1996) Mother: Margaret Leona Hetherington (1920-1994)
Other Spouse: Johnnie Gearldi Hamn - Feb 2, 1968 - Harris Co., TX
Children
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