James Morris McGuire, Sr. and Estelle Mae Simpson
Husband James Morris McGuire, Sr.
Born: Dec 6, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 8, 2025 Buried: May 10, 2025 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Roy Lee McGuire (1911-1986) Mother: Janie Virginia Hairfield (1916-1989)
Marriage: Jul 31, 1960 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Estelle Mae Simpson
Born: May 20, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2016 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: Jan 12, 2016 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: John Coleman Simpson (1914-1989) Mother: Bertha Taylor Walker (1913-2002)
Children
1 M James Morris McGuire, Jr.
AKA: Jimmy Born: Oct 29, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Joan Marie Brown (1958- ) Marr: Jan 6, 1979 - Axton, Henry Co., VA. (Divorced Nov 6, 1980)Spouse: Donna Faith Simmons (1960- ) Marr: Jul 3, 1982 - Henry Co., VA. (Divorced Oct 17, 1984)Spouse: Retha Reed White (1963- ) Marr: Dec 16, 1989 - Henry Co., VA
2 M David Lee McGuire
Born: Apr 19, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Tonya Unknown (Cir 1965- )
Notes: Marriage (Estelle Mae Simpson):
He 24, she 20. 1st marr. He born Henry Co., Va.; she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Roy McGuire & Virginia (Hairfield) McGuire; D/o Coleman Simpson & Bertha (Walker) Simpson. Marr. Jul. 31, 1960, by J.R. Prince, Min.
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Clyde Willard Shorter and Margaret Elizabeth McGuire
Husband Clyde Willard Shorter
Born: Oct 15, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 14, 1997 - Petersburg, VA Buried: - Princess Anne Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach, VA
Father: Roy Cabel Shorter (1892-1960) Mother: Mary Frances Carter (1893-1965)
Marriage: Apr 7, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Margaret Elizabeth McGuire
Born: Sep 23, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 11, 1980 - Gen. Hosp. of Va. Beach, Virginia Beach, VA Buried: - Princess Anne Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Elizabeth McGuire):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by G.L. Ashworth, Min.
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Clyde Edward Robertson and Nancy Jean McGuire
Husband Clyde Edward Robertson
Born: May 22, 1939 - Moneta, Bedford Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 15, 2001 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Mother: Virginia Bell Lynch (1917-1999)
Marriage: Jun 28, 1959 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Jean McGuire
Born: Oct 19, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 8, 2020 Buried: Sep 12, 2020 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Roy Lee McGuire (1911-1986) Mother: Janie Virginia Hairfield (1916-1989)
Children
1 F Lisa Ann Robertson
Born: May 3, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Alan Neal Barker (1962- ) Marr: Aug 23, 1985 - Henry Co., VA. (Divorced)Spouse: Bruce Lyn Mize (1962- ) Marr: Feb 4, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Jean McGuire):
Both single. He worked for Clover Creamery & she for Pannill Knitting Co. Lic. issued Jun. 26, 1959, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by A.J. Duncan, Min.
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Thomas Franklin McGuire, Sr. and Betty Lou Gregory
Husband Thomas Franklin McGuire, Sr.
Born: Dec 11, 1936 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 18, 2017 Buried: Jan 21, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Harry Thomas McGuire (1905-1995) Mother: Lottie Odell Roach (1913-1980)
Marriage: Jan 23, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Betty Lou Gregory
Born: Mar 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Thomas Gregory, Sr. (1917-1983) Mother: Lila Mae Sink (1920-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Lou Gregory):
He 22 & she 18. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked for W.M. Bassett Furn. Co. S/o Harry Thomas McGuire & Lottie Odell Roach; D/o William Thomas Gregory & Lila Mae Sink. Marr. Jan. 23, 1959 in Henry Co., Va., by C.H. Crider, Min.
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Alton Bascom Shough and Vivian Lois McGuire
Husband Alton Bascom Shough
Born: Dec 3, 1926 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 6, 1980 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Richard Hughs Shough (1891-1969) Mother: Hattie Cheshire (1891-1979)
Marriage: Jun 26, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Vivian Lois McGuire
Born: Jul 31, 1929 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 2021 - UNC-Rockingham Health Care, Eden, NC Buried: Feb 2, 2021 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Elijah Daniel McGuire (1903-1999) Mother: Elizabeth Missouri Hankins (1908-1994)
Children
1 M Kent Vivian Shough
Born: Dec 29, 1956 Died: Buried:
2 F Diana Lois Shough
Born: Feb 5, 1958 Died: Buried:Spouse: Kenneth Weadon ( - ) Marr: Jun 28, 1980. (Divorced)Spouse: Timothy Biggs (1960- ) Marr: Jan 25, 1986 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Denise Lona Shough
Born: Mar 30, 1960 Died: Buried:Spouse: Larry Nathan Pierce I ( - ) Marr: Jul 6, 1985
Notes: Marriage (Vivian Lois McGuire):
Marr. Leaksville, by S.E. Story, Min.
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James Edward McKenzie and Sylvia Christine Overton
Husband James Edward McKenzie
Born: Dec 28, 1917 - Ashland, McDowell Co., WV Died: Mar 2, 1968 Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WVMarriage: Feb 15, 1939 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV
Wife Sylvia Christine Overton
Born: Oct 24, 1914 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 28, 1984 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Bluefield, WV
Father: Fitzhugh Lee Overton, Sr. (1880-1953) Mother: Mary Ella Dodson (1888-1976)
Other Spouse: Claude Cook ( -Bef 1984) - Aft Mar 2, 1968
Children
1 F Norma Jean McKenzie
Born: Abt 1939 - Ashland, McDowell Co., WV Died: Buried:Spouse: Billy Ray Johnson (1930- ) Marr: Jun 6, 1953 - Tazewell Co., VA
2 M James Edward McKenzie, Jr.
Born: Aug 26, 1940 Died: Buried:
3 F Linda Carol McKenzie
Born: Apr 6, 1942 Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Sylvia Christine Overton):
Both single. He born Dec. 28, 1917 in Ashland, WV & she born Oct. 24, 1914 in Ridgeway, Va. S/o D.B. & Louise McKenzie; D/o F.L. & Ella Overton. Marr. in Crumpler, WV, by A.F. Clendenin, Min.
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Oscar James Wells and Susan Mae McKinney
Husband Oscar James Wells
Born: Aug 25, 1886 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: May 3, 1961 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: James Robert Wells (1850-1930) Mother: Cornelia Emily Bullington (1857-1916)
Marriage: May 8, 1910 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Susan Mae McKinney
AKA: Susie Born: May 1, 1890 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 28, 1944 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jul 30, 1944 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Rev., Robert James Wells, Sr.
Born: Feb 14, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 22, 1975 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Mamie Louise Gammon (1914-2002) Marr: Sep 8, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Ruth Gladys Wells
Born: Apr 18, 1912 - VA Died: Feb 6, 1981 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: James Columbus Crawford, Jr. (1912-2003) Marr: Aug 21, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Sallie Mae Wells
Born: Dec 23, 1916 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 7, 1997 Buried: - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VASpouse: Charlie Guy Crider (1910-1967) Marr: Aug 18, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Langhorn Wilson Tune (1913- ) Marr: Apr 18, 1981 - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA
4 M Oscar Claude Wells
Born: Sep 20, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 1996 - Wichita Co., TX Buried:
5 F Lillian F. Wells
Born: Sep 14, 1921 - VA Died: Mar 4, 1985 Buried: Mar 7, 1985 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
6 F Alice L. Wells
Born: 1924 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Dollie Catherine Wells
Born: 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Bernard Otho McGuire (1927- ) Marr: Jul 10, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Susan Mae McKinney):
John Edwin Parsons and Martha Albina McLaren
Husband John Edwin Parsons
Born: Jul 24, 1858 - MO Died: Feb 1, 1947 - Graham, Young Co., TX Buried: - Oak Grove Cem., Graham, TX
Father: Joseph George Parsons (1823-1862) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Deupree (1825-1920)
Marriage: Dec 28, 1887
Wife Martha Albina McLaren
Born: Aug 21, 1865 Died: Jun 8, 1946 Buried: - Oak Grove Cem., Graham, TX
Children
1 M Charles Overton Parsons
Born: Sep 21, 1889 Died: Jan 28, 1961 Buried:
2 F Bertha V. Parsons
Born: Feb 14, 1891 Died: Jun 23, 1892 Buried:
3 F Ella Estelle Parsons
Born: Dec 12, 1892 Died: Buried:
4 F Martha Alta Parsons
Born: Dec 29, 1894 Died: May 12, 1915 Buried:
5 F Ida Fay Parsons
Born: Aug 4, 1897 Died: Buried:
6 M George Edwin Parsons
Born: Feb 1, 1900 Died: Buried:
7 F Velma Fern Parsons
Born: Dec 2, 1903 Died: Buried:
8 M Joseph B. Parsons
Born: Feb 15, 1906 Died: Feb 20, 1956 Buried:
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Bobby Gwynne McLeod and Barbara Eleanor Goggin
Husband Bobby Gwynne McLeod
Born: Apr 21, 1933 - Ether, Montgomery Co., NC Died: Aug 10, 2013 - Richmond, VA Buried: - CrematedMarriage: Oct 24, 1954 - Roanoke Co., VA
Wife Barbara Eleanor Goggin
Born: Oct 31, 1932 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Pleasant Goggin (1909-1997) Mother: Helen Christie Austin (1911-2005)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Barbara Eleanor Goggin):
Both single. He in the U.S. Air Force & she a clerk for the Roanoke Weaving Co. Marr. by C.T. Topping, Min.
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Joseph Peter Lovell and Nena Cole McMillan
Husband Joseph Peter Lovell
Born: Jun 21, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Josephus Lovell (1906-1992) Mother: Thelma Pearl Weathers (1914-1980)
Marriage: Nov 21, 1971 - Axton, Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Dec 2, 1985
Wife Nena Cole McMillan
Born: Mar 14, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 8, 2022 Buried: Dec 14, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Coleman McMillan (1914- ) Mother: Lena Mabel Jones (1915- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nena Cole McMillan):
Both single. Marr. by J.D. Crooks, Min; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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William Arthur McMillan, Sr. and Iva Dell Riddle
Husband William Arthur McMillan, Sr.
AKA: Billy Born: Jan 9, 1927 - Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV Died: Oct 19, 2000 - Johnson City, NY Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Jun 14, 1951 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Iva Dell Riddle
Born: Dec 10, 1931 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 10, 2007 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Paul Harold Riddle (1898-1962) Mother: Mary Elsie Eanes (1900-1953)
Children
1 M William Arthur McMillan, Jr.
Born: Aug 17, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 13, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nancy Marie Barrow (1952- ) Marr: Sep 14, 1974 - Henry Co., VA. (Divorced Sep 5, 1979)
2 M Steven Wayne McMillan
Born: Jun 22, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 19, 1970 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Iva Dell Riddle):
Both single. He worked for the Virginia Highway Dept. & she worked for DuPont. Lic. issued Jun. 14, 1951, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by J.D. Hunt, Min.
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William Arthur McMillan, Jr. and Nancy Marie Barrow
Husband William Arthur McMillan, Jr.
Born: Aug 17, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 13, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Arthur McMillan, Sr. (1927-2000) Mother: Iva Dell Riddle (1931-2007)
Marriage: Sep 14, 1974 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Sep 5, 1979
Wife Nancy Marie Barrow
Born: Feb 7, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Marie Barrow):
Both single. Lic. issued Sep., 11, 1974, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. She granted the div. on the grounds of living separate & apart in excess of one year (sep. Jul. 21, 1977); two minor children.
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Gary Dean McNeely and Vickie Sue Brown
Husband Gary Dean McNeely
Born: Aug 18, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 13, 2023 Buried: Feb 16, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Glenwood Lester McNeely, Jr. (1918-1997) Mother: Nannie Irene Eanes (1921-2009)
Marriage: Feb 27, 1982 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced
Wife Vickie Sue Brown
Born: May 21, 1953 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vickie Sue Brown):
1st marr.; Marr. by H. Meadows, Min.
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Henry Brown Wright and Mary Beth McQuarrie
Husband Henry Brown Wright
Born: Jun 14, 1912 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Mar 1983 - Omaha, Douglas Co., NE Buried: - Blair Cem., Blair, NE
Father: Reuben Ellis Wright, Sr. (1877-1950) Mother: Dr., Martye Lafayette Meredith (1879-1941)
Marriage: Aft Apr 20, 1940
Wife Mary Beth McQuarrie
Born: 1922 - NB Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Beth McQuarrie):
As of the 1940 census, taken Apr. 20, she is still single and living with her parents.
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James Franklin Meacham and Merle Armeta Moore
Husband James Franklin Meacham
Born: Aug 27, 1925 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Jul 22, 2004 - Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL Buried: - Holly Hill Mem. Park, Fairburn, GA
Father: James Louis Meacham ( - ) Mother: Blanche Eugenia Little (1903-1952)
Marriage: Dec 22, 1946 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Wife Merle Armeta Moore
Born: Nov 15, 1927 - Spartanburg, SC Died: Apr 12, 2004 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Buried: - Arlington Mem. Park, Atlanta, GA
Children
1 M Gary Franklin Meacham I
Born: Nov 24, 1949 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ramona Millwood (1952- ) Marr: Jul 11, 1969 - Smyrna, Cobb Co., GASpouse: Victoria Marie McGreggor (1951- ) Marr: Apr 6, 1982
2 F Gale Elizabeth Meacham
Born: Jul 6, 1951 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Buried:Spouse: David Maddox (1948- ) Marr: Jul 8, 1978 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GASpouse: Travis Wayne White (1944- ) Marr: Jun 26, 1983 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
3 F Jan Eugenia Meacham
Born: Apr 14, 1955 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Buried:Spouse: Robert E. Louallen (1939-2004) Marr: Apr 25, 1975 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
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Thomas Davis Ranson and Elsie Bennett Meadows
Husband Thomas Davis Ranson
Born: May 15, 1927 - Appomattox Co., VA (prob.) Died: Buried:
Father: Walter Thomas Ranson (1903-1993) Mother: Elsie Morten Dickerson (1905-1993)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1944
Wife Elsie Bennett Meadows
Born: Est 1924 Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Gloria Thomasine Ranson
Born: 1946 - Appomattox Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Kenneth Wayne Richardson I (1945- ) Marr: Apr 16, 1965 - Appomattox Co., VA
2 M Roland David Ranson
Born: 1949 - Appomattox Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Cynthia Ellen Jackson (1950- ) Marr: Jun 21, 1968 - Appomattox Co., VA
3 F Nancy Carol Ranson
Born: Aug 2, 1954 - Appomattox Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ronald Gough Dawson (1950- ) Marr: May 30, 1974 - Appomattox Co., VA
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Elmer Howard Doss, Sr. and Margaret Louise Meadows
Husband Elmer Howard Doss, Sr.
AKA: Jack Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 1986 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Dec 30, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Margaret Louise Meadows
Born: May 30, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 2015 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Sam Coleman Meadows (1887-1951) Mother: Fannie Green Shelton (1895-1959)
Other Spouse: Robert Dean Reynolds (1941-2016) - Aft Oct 16, 1986
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Louise Meadows):
He 25, she 22. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He worked for Coca Cola Co. & she for Dan River Mills. S/o George H. Doss & Mary Ann Amos; D/o Samuel C. Meadows & Fannie Shelton. Marr. by W.S. Tillman, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Dean Reynolds):
Oct. 16, 1986 was the death of her 1st husband Elmer.
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Robert Dean Reynolds and Margaret Louise Meadows
Husband Robert Dean Reynolds
Born: May 11, 1941 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 30, 2016 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Jul 4, 2016 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Olidean Reynolds (1916-1986) Mother: Doris James Herndon (1917-1976)
Marriage: Aft Oct 16, 1986
Wife Margaret Louise Meadows
Born: May 30, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 2015 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Sam Coleman Meadows (1887-1951) Mother: Fannie Green Shelton (1895-1959)
Other Spouse: Elmer Howard Doss, Sr. (1927-1986) - Dec 30, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Louise Meadows):
Oct. 16, 1986 was the death of her 1st husband Elmer.
Notes: Marriage (Elmer Howard Doss, Sr.):
He 25, she 22. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He worked for Coca Cola Co. & she for Dan River Mills. S/o George H. Doss & Mary Ann Amos; D/o Samuel C. Meadows & Fannie Shelton. Marr. by W.S. Tillman, Min.
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George Matthew Bell and May Ora Meadows
Husband George Matthew Bell
Born: Sep 3, 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 2, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Mar 4, 1954 - Family Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Albert Nathan Bell (1852-1935) Mother: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)
Marriage: Sep 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Wife May Ora Meadows
Born: Aug 17, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 16, 1957 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 18, 1957 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Osborne Meadows (1849-1928) Mother: Callie Ann Billings (1860-1948)
Other Spouse: John Albert Hankins, Sr. (1874-1926) - Mar 12, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (May Ora Meadows):
He 53 & she 45. S/o Albert Belle & Lucy Pace; D/o John Meadows & Callie Bullins. Marr. Sep. 10, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., by N.M. Fox.
Notes: Marriage (John Albert Hankins, Sr.):
He 29, she 16. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Albert & Susan Hankins; D/o J.O. & C.A. Meadows. Marr. Mar. 12, 1903, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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William Joe Meadows and Gene Marlene Minter
Husband William Joe Meadows
AKA: Billy Born: Nov 6, 1930 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 2018 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Homer Meadows (1902-1974) Mother: Lessie Venus Martin (1911-2008)
Marriage: Jun 5, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Gene Marlene Minter
Born: Aug 13, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 5, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 11, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Dosey Eugene Minter (1911-1978) Mother: Elizabeth Simmons Eggleston (1911-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gene Marlene Minter):
Both single. He worked for Boaz Dairy & she a secretary for Lacy Mfg. Marr. by G.E. Simmons, Min.
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Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Jr. and Doris Marie Medlock
Husband Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Jr.
Born: Jan 8, 1935 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Marriage: Aug 15, 1961 - Hopewell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Doris Marie Medlock
Born: Abt 1928 - Hopewell, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Doris Marie Medlock):
Both single. He a field operations specialist. Marr. by R.M. Johnston, Min.
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Joseph Elmer Bray and Donna Meeks
Husband Joseph Elmer Bray
AKA: Joe Born: Mar 5, 1951 Died: Buried:
Father: Ollie Pete Bray, Sr. (1902-1978) Mother: Flossie Mae Wilson (1905-1992)
Marriage:
Wife Donna Meeks
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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John R. Burks and Nannie Morse Meeks
Husband John R. Burks
Born: 1885 Died: Bef Mar 3, 1928 Buried:Marriage: Jun 20, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Nannie Morse Meeks
Born: Dec 9, 1891 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 7, 1967 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 9, 1967 - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Joseph Irving Meeks (1858- ) Mother: Lula Belle Odell (1870-1961)
Other Spouse: William Austin Pyrtle (1880-1947) - Mar 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Fred Thomas Burks
Born: 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Sallie Elizabeth Vernon (1909- ) Marr: Dec 22, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (William Austin Pyrtle):
William Austin Pyrtle and Nannie Morse Meeks
Husband 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, VA
Father: Jesse Samuel Pyrtle (1847-1933) Mother: Zella Ann Lawrence (1847-1920)
Marriage: Mar 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Morse Meeks
Born: Dec 9, 1891 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 7, 1967 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 9, 1967 - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Joseph Irving Meeks (1858- ) Mother: Lula Belle Odell (1870-1961)
Other Spouse: John R. Burks (1885-Bef 1928) - Jun 20, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Morse Meeks):
Lawrence Herbert Meinsen and Shirley Temple Bondurant
Husband Lawrence Herbert Meinsen
Born: Jul 10, 1927 - New Haven Co., CT Died: Jul 27, 2008 - Cheshire, New Haven Co., CT Buried: - Central Buring Grounds, Hamden, CTMarriage: Dec 28, 1957 - Franklin Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced before Dec 8, 1975
Wife Shirley Temple Bondurant
Born: Jul 10, 1936 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Benjamin Howard Bondurant (1898-1968) Mother: Thelma Gladys Dent (1908-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirley Temple Bondurant):
Both single. He an artist & she worked for the telephone co. Marr. by S.R. Bryant, Min.
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Harwell Dudley Sanford and Bercie Melton
Husband Harwell Dudley Sanford
Born: May 7, 1902 - TN Died: Apr 17, 1949 - Rutherford Co., TN Buried: Apr 18, 1949 - Maxwell Cem., Almaville, TN
Father: William A. Sanford (1874-Bef 1910) Mother: Elizabeth Ann Maxwell (1870-1945)
Marriage: Feb 19, 1947 - Davidson Co., TN
Wife Bercie Melton
Born: Abt 1904 - TN Died: Buried:
Children
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Anthony Mercury and Cheryl Ann Smith
Husband Anthony Mercury
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: 1978 - Newport News (city), VA
Wife Cheryl Ann Smith
Born: Feb 19, 1956 Died: Buried:
Father: Watt Howard Smith (1916-1997) Mother: Ollie Mae Cardwell ( - )
Other Spouse: Joseph Allen Pegram ( - ) - 1974 - Newport News (city), VA
Other Spouse: Edward Carleton Oder ( - ) - Jul 21, 1984
Children
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Albert Ellis Meredith and Margaret Wisinger
Husband Albert Ellis Meredith
Born: Feb 6, 1881 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Apr 24, 1952 - New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA Buried: - Forest Park East Cem., Shreveport, LA
Father: Dempsey Cain Meredith (1835-1883) Mother: Carrie Virginia Hundley (1851-1934)
Marriage: Abt 1929
Wife Margaret Wisinger
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Wisinger):
Three children by this marriage.
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Dempsey Cain Meredith and Mary A. Gregory
Husband Dempsey Cain Meredith
Born: Nov 16, 1835 Died: Mar 7, 1883 Buried: - Old Bethel Cem., Caldwell Par., LAMarriage: Jun 24, 1866
Wife Mary A. Gregory
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Reuben Ellis Wright, Sr. and Dr., Martye Lafayette Meredith
Husband Reuben Ellis Wright, Sr.
Born: Jul 29, 1877 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Jun 4, 1950 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Buried: - Columbia Hill Cem., Columbia, LAMarriage: Oct 30, 1901 - Caldwell Par., LA
Wife Dr., Martye Lafayette Meredith
Born: Aug 10, 1879 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Aug 30, 1941 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Buried: - Columbia Hill Cem., Columbia, LA
Father: Dempsey Cain Meredith (1835-1883) Mother: Carrie Virginia Hundley (1851-1934)
Children
1 F Maude Wright
Born: 1904 - LA Died: Buried:Spouse: Barney O'Neal Brown (Cir 1900- ) Marr: Sep 17, 1923
2 F Edith Wright
Born: 1906 - LA Died: Buried:
3 M Reuben Edwin Wright, Jr.
Born: Jan 6, 1908 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: May 17, 1965 - Monroe Hosp., Monroe, LA Buried: - Columbia Hill Cem., Columbia, LASpouse: Did Not Marry
4 M Henry Brown Wright
Born: Jun 14, 1912 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Mar 1983 - Omaha, Douglas Co., NE Buried: - Blair Cem., Blair, NESpouse: Mary Beth McQuarrie (1922- ) Marr: Aft Apr 20, 1940
5 F Virginia H. Wright
Born: 1916 - LA Died: Buried:
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