Descendants of Daniel & Elizabeth Hankins



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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., WV
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Charlie Guy Crider (1910-1967)
         Marr: Aug 18, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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:  - Cremated
     Marriage: 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., VA
 Marr. 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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
 Marr. 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., VA
 Marr. 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., GA
       Spouse: 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., GA
       Spouse: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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: 


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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):

Both widowers.
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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):

Both widowers.
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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, CT
     Marriage: Dec 28, 1957 - Franklin Co., VA
 Marr. 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., LA
     Marriage: 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, LA
     Marriage: 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, LA
       Spouse: 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, NE
       Spouse: Mary Beth McQuarrie (1922-      )
         Marr: Aft Apr 20, 1940


5 F Virginia H. Wright

         Born: 1916 - LA
         Died: 
       Buried: 





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