Husband Thomas Lowell Young
Born: Jun 25, 1915 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
Died: Apr 8, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: Thomas Samuel Young (1877-1962)
Mother: Winnie Ann Lovell (1890-1976)
Marriage: Apr 30, 1938 - Floyd Co., VA
Wife Ethel Mae Bouldin
Born: Apr 2, 1918 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: May 18, 2006 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: May 20, 2006 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Wesley Bouldin (1889-1976)
Mother: Mamie Bell Eggleston (1892-1969)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ethel Mae Bouldin):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by F.W. Haberer, Min.
Husband John Clyde Bouldin
Born: Sep 14, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 13, 1989 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Wesley Bouldin (1889-1976)
Mother: Mamie Bell Eggleston (1892-1969)
Marriage: Jul 3, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ivy Mae Minter
Born: Apr 20, 1920 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 27, 2009 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Nov 29, 2009 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Edward Fletcher Minter (1886-1936)
Mother: Annie Mae Gregory (1889-1933)
Children
1 F Patricia Mae Bouldin
AKA: Pattie
Born: Jul 19, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 15, 1991 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Ivy Mae Minter):
Both single. He worked for a lumber plant. Marr. by T.W. Fryer, Min.
Husband John Wesley Bouldin
Born: Jul 9, 1889 - Patrick Co., VA
Died: Sep 10, 1976 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Marriage: Sep 29, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mamie Bell Eggleston
Born: Oct 13, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 20, 1969 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Harden Eggleston (1861-1933)
Mother: Frances Elizabeth Gregory (1870- )
Children
1 M John Clyde Bouldin
Born: Sep 14, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 13, 1989 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Ivy Mae Minter (1920-2009)
Marr: Jul 3, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Ethel Mae Bouldin
Born: Apr 2, 1918 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: May 18, 2006 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: May 20, 2006 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Thomas Lowell Young (1915-1992)
Marr: Apr 30, 1938 - Floyd Co., VA
3 M Dewey Swanson Bouldin
Born: 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
4 M Buford Lee Bouldin
Born: Sep 2, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 7, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Dec 9, 1924 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
5 M William Douglas Bouldin
AKA: Bonnie
Born: Feb 24, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 7, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Oct 10, 2014 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Frances Elizabeth Curry (1927-2006)
Marr: Abt 1946
6 M Cecil Harden Bouldin
Born: Nov 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 23, 1992 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Bell Eggleston):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935", 29 Sept. 1914, line 102: John W. Bouldin, 29, single, born Patrick Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., carpenter, S/o W. and S. L. Bouldin, married Mamie Eggleton, 22, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o H. H. and A. Eggleton.
Husband Robert Powell Prillaman
Born: Feb 11, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Nov 29, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Marr. Status: Divorced Jan 10, 1966
Wife Patricia Mae Bouldin
AKA: Pattie
Born: Jul 19, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 15, 1991 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried:
Father: John Clyde Bouldin (1915-1989)
Mother: Ivy Mae Minter (1920-2009)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Patricia Mae Bouldin):
Both single. He salesman & she a bookkeeper. Marr. by G.A. Goss, Min.
Husband Robert Lee Farris, Sr.
Born: Sep 28, 1950 - TX
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Jun 24, 1987 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Patricia Mae Bouldin
AKA: Pattie
Born: Jul 19, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 15, 1991 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried:
Father: John Clyde Bouldin (1915-1989)
Mother: Ivy Mae Minter (1920-2009)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Patricia Mae Bouldin):
His 5th marriage, and her 2d (both prev. div). Married in a civil ceremony.
Husband William Douglas Bouldin
AKA: Bonnie
Born: Feb 24, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 7, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Oct 10, 2014 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Wesley Bouldin (1889-1976)
Mother: Mamie Bell Eggleston (1892-1969)
Marriage: Abt 1946
Wife Frances Elizabeth Curry
Born: Jan 30, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 22, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 25, 2006 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Charles Edward Curry (1885-1953)
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Richards (1902-1979)
Children
Husband Green Campbell Hankins
AKA: Cam
Born: Jun 1872 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Bef Apr 5, 1930
Buried:
Father: Jabez Robert Hankins (1848-1925)
Mother: Lucie Rebecca Lawrence (1849-1923)
Marriage: Dec 14, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Eleanor C. Bousman
Born: Feb 14, 1872 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: William Lafayette Bousman (1848-1933)
Mother: Georgia Catherine Tate (1849- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Eleanor C. Bousman):
Husband James Ryland Hankins
Born: Jan 14, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Edward Cecil Hankins (1898-1983)
Mother: Myrtle Leo Edwards (1902-1987)
Marriage: Oct 10, 1970 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Jane Dare Bowen
Born: Oct 11, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Dec 12, 2018 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried: Dec 16, 2018 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jane Dare Bowen):
Both single. Marr. by R.L. Johnson, Min.
Husband Richard Ward Haley
AKA: Dick
Born: May 8, 1907 - Hampton, VA
Died: Jun 1975 - Occoquan, Prince William Co., VA
Buried: - Greenlawn Mem. Pk., Newport News, VA
Father: William Richard Haley (1876-1937)
Mother: Georgia Candice Asbury (1885-1959)
Marriage: Apr 18, 1938 - Elkton, Cecil Co., MD
Wife Ann Gray Bower
AKA: Annie
Born: Jan 15, 1914 - Norfolk (city), VA
Died: Dec 12, 1993 - Roswell, Chaves Co., NM
Buried: - South Park Cem., Roswell, NM
Children
Husband William Randolph Lawrence
Born: Oct 28, 1928 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 4, 1994 - Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN
Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Murfreesboro, TN
Father: Samuel Major Lawrence (1905-1944)
Mother: Lottie Clay Holley (1906-1945)
Marriage: Oct 25, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Wife Annie Elizabeth Bowers
Born: Feb 11, 1936 - Staunton, Augusta Co., VA
Died: May 26, 2022 - Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN
Buried: May 31, 2022 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Murfreesboro, TN
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Elizabeth Bowers):
He 23 & she 16. 1st marr., he born Henry Co., Va. & she Augusta Co., Va. He was in the U.S. Army. S/o Samuel Major Lawrence & Lottie Clay Holley; D/o Hugh Ernest Bowers & Bertha Marie Jianniney. Marr. Oct. 25, 1951 in Martinsville, Va., by Geo. E. (unreadable), Min.
Husband Pastor, Carl Joseph Haley, Sr.
Born: Jun 24, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Aug 7, 1983 - Hollow Rock, TN
Buried: - Haley Cem., Tunstall, VA
Father: William Pleasant Haley (1877-1949)
Mother: Julia Elizabeth Haley (1875-1921)
Marriage: Dec 12, 1953 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
Wife Clara Mae Bowers
Born: Oct 23, 1920 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
Died: Feb 21, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: Maurice Everett Bowers, Sr. (1900- )
Mother: Lucille Caroline Butterworth (1901- )
Children
1 M Carl Joseph Haley, Jr.
AKA: Joe
Born: Jun 21, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 8, 2017
Buried:
2 M Pastor, Garry Patrick Haley, Sr.
AKA: Pat
Born: Jul 28, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 3, 2025 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
Buried:
Husband Harry H. Hundley
Born: Cir 1883 - VA
Died: Apr 2, 1917
Buried:
Father: Robert W. Hundley (1853-1903)
Mother: Harriett Catherine Townes (1862-1888)
Marriage: Nov 27, 1906 - Richmond, VA
Wife M. Pearl Bowers
Born: 1885-1887 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
Husband Olin Eugene Bowers
Born: Jun 4, 1924 - Lancaster Co., SC
Died: Dec 24, 2002 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC
Buried: - Olney Presb. Ch. Cem., Gastonia, NC
Marriage: Feb 9, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Marr. Status: Divorced before Dec 3, 1954
Wife Ruby Louise Stewart
Born: Apr 10, 1934 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Aug 21, 2012 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Harry Samuel Stewart, Sr. (1910-1955)
Mother: Odessa Hankins (1910-2003)
Other Spouse: Charles Edward Blackwell (1928-2006) - Dec 3, 1954 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Louise Stewart):
He 26, she 18. He of Heath Springs, SC & she of Draper, NC. S/o E.E. & Jazie B. Bowers; D/o Harry & Odessa Stewart. Marr. Feb. 9, 1952, Leaksville, NC, in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Charles Edward Blackwell):
He 26, she 20. Both of Draper, NC. S/o Charles Ernest & Gracie E. Blackwell; D/o Harry Samuel & Odessa Stewart. Marr. Dec. 3, 1954, Draper, NC, by E.C. York.
Husband Clellen Neil Gilbert
Born: Jun 10, 1925 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 25, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: James Peyton Gilbert (1871-1934)
Mother: Annie Lee Jones (1881-1975)
Marriage: Feb 19, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Marr. Status: Divorced Oct 26, 1984
Wife Iris Magdalene Bowles
Born: Apr 4, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 4, 1990 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: George Ervin Bowles (1902-1975)
Mother: Annie Mable Riddle (1910-2000)
Children
1 F Margaret Ann Gilbert
Born: Sep 19, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 31, 2008 - Collinsville, VA
Buried: Jun 4, 2008 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
2 F Patricia Kay Gilbert
Born: Jan 8, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 18, 2010 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Oct 20, 2010 - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA
Spouse: Bruce Leonard Francisco (1950-1981)
Marr: Nov 12, 1969 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Merrell Johnnie Cobler (1955-2020)
Marr: Apr 8, 1985 - Henry Co., VA. (Divorced Mar 6, 1992)
Spouse: Kenneth Allen Harrison (1951-2001)
Marr: Feb 17, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Clarence Neal Curry (1945-2016)
Marr: Feb 14, 2003 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Jerry Lee Gilbert
Born: May 19, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 27, 1988 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Iris Magdalene Bowles):
Both single. He did sawmill work. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Husband Robert Lee Hankins
Born: Feb 24, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Bef Apr 21, 1910
Buried:
Father: James Allen Hankins (1817-1875)
Mother: Elizabeth Jane Barrow (1825- )
Marriage: Oct 22, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Julia E. Bowles
Born: Mar 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Middleton Grief Bowles (1832-1906)
Mother: Eliza Jane Wells (1836- )
Children
1 M John David Hankins
Born: Feb 9, 1896 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 14, 1952 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: Sep 16, 1952 - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Spouse: Beulah Freedle (1902-1986)
Marr: Oct 22, 1924 - Reynoldstown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, USA. (Divorced)
2 F Bessie L. Hankins
Born: Sep 1898 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Maude Elizabeth Hankins
Born: May 7, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 30, 1970 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Jun 2, 1970 - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Spouse: Hubert Haywood File (1896-1937)
Marr: Jul 26, 1917 - Forsyth Co., NC
Spouse: Dallas Harding Shugart (1897-1966)
Marr: Jul 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Loula Hankins
Born: 1901 - VA
Died:
Buried:
5 F Lillie Belle Hankins
Born: Nov 24, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 14, 2008 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Nov 16, 2008 - Oaklawn Mem. Gdns., Winston-Salem, NC
Spouse: Arlis Ewell Rupard (1908-1991)
Marr: Dec 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Julia E. Bowles):
Husband Frank Clemmons Bryant
Born: Aug 16, 1909 - VA
Died: Feb 13, 1988
Buried: - Thornrose Cem., Staunton, VA
Father: James Howard Bryant (1879-1961)
Mother: Martha Pearl Craig (1886-1920)
Marriage: Bef 1941
Wife Myrtle A. Bowles
Born: Aug 5, 1911 - VA
Died: Feb 19, 1985
Buried: - Thornrose Cem., Staunton, VA
Father: Daniel J. Bowles (1871- )
Mother: Martha S. Kempleton (1877- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle A. Bowles):
The are married in the 1940 census.
Husband Jesse J. Edwards
AKA: Jess
Born: Sep 1862 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Bef Jun 9, 1900
Buried:
Father: James Thomas Edwards (1826-1909)
Mother: Mary Jane Draper (1829-1906)
Marriage: Oct 4, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Marr. Status: Divorced before Nov 22, 1903
Wife Virginia E. Bowles
AKA: Jennie
Born: Mar 3, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Middleton Grief Bowles (1832-1906)
Mother: Eliza Jane Wells (1836- )
Other Spouse: James Richard Overton (1852- ) - Nov 22, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M William B. Edwards
Born: May 1889 - VA
Died:
Buried:
2 M Posey Lee Edwards
Born: Jul 20, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 7, 1953 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
Buried: Apr 9, 1953 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Elsie Mabel McMillan (1897-1937)
Marr: Dec 27, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Nellie Moore (1913- )
Marr: Feb 23, 1940 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Virginia E. Bowles):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (James Richard Overton):
Husband James Richard Overton
Born: Aug 1852 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Moses Edward Overton, Sr. (1815-Bef 1860)
Mother: Suzenia C. Hankins (1822-1878)
Marriage: Nov 22, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia E. Bowles
AKA: Jennie
Born: Mar 3, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Middleton Grief Bowles (1832-1906)
Mother: Eliza Jane Wells (1836- )
Other Spouse: Jesse J. Edwards (1862-Bef 1900) - Oct 4, 1885 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced before Nov 22, 1903)
Children
1 F Martha Ann Overton
Born: 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Washington Alexander Young (1887- )
Marr: Jan 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Nannie E. Overton
Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Letcher Lee Hopkins, Sr. (1904-1987)
Marr: Dec 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Virginia E. Bowles):
He a wid., she div.
Notes: Marriage (Jesse J. Edwards):
Husband Clarence Vest Bowling, Sr.
Born: Jan 8, 1926 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Nov 2, 2017 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Nov 4, 2017 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: Willie Chapman Bowling (1896-1928)
Mother: Laurel Elsa Vest (1903-1932)
Marriage: Jun 1, 1946 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Jeanette Anderson Jeffries
Born: Aug 23, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Nov 6, 2024 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Nov 9, 2024 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: Charles Powhatan Jeffries (1887-1961)
Mother: Nellie Mae Holland (1897-1976)
Children
1 M Clarence Vest Bowling, Jr.
Born: 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Sadonna Kay Woods (1949- )
2 M Samuel Garrett Bowling
Born: Apr 16, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Aug 12, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Notes: Marriage (Jeanette Anderson Jeffries):
Marr. Jun. 1, 1946 in Draper, NC, by R. Smith, Min.
Husband Clarence Vest Bowling, Jr.
Born: 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Clarence Vest Bowling, Sr. (1926-2017)
Mother: Jeanette Anderson Jeffries (1928-2024)
Marriage: Mar 6, 1965 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Marr. Status: Divorced
Wife Phyllis Ann Grubbs
Born: Nov 20, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Other Spouse: Harold Clifford Phipps - Dec 1, 1972 - Galax (city), VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Phyllis Ann Grubbs):
Marr. by H.F. Burns, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Harold Clifford Phipps):
2d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by J.W. Hackler, Min.
Husband Clarence Vest Bowling, Jr.
Born: 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Clarence Vest Bowling, Sr. (1926-2017)
Mother: Jeanette Anderson Jeffries (1928-2024)
Marriage:
Wife Sadonna Kay Woods
Born: 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Luther Woods (1920-1982)
Mother: Ruby Marcella Spain (1922- )
Children
Husband Samuel Garrett Bowling
Born: Apr 16, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Aug 12, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: Clarence Vest Bowling, Sr. (1926-2017)
Mother: Jeanette Anderson Jeffries (1928-2024)
Marriage: Oct 12, 1976 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Julia Mae Roberts
Born: Jun 5, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Julia Mae Roberts):
Husband John William Hairfield
Born: Feb 22, 1890 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Died: Nov 5, 1970 - Glade Hill (rural), Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Mt. Ivy Chr. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: John Devin Hairfield (1850- )
Mother: Artis S. Fuller (1846-1915)
Marriage: Aug 25, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Sarah Angeline Bowling
Born: Dec 16, 1891 - Bedford Co., VA
Died: Oct 25, 1922 - Gills Creek, Franklin Co., VA
Buried: Oct 26, 1922 - Bowling-McBride Cem., Scruggs, VA
Children
1 F Arnetta Hairfield
Born: Nov 2, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Jul 12, 2017 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jul 15, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: William Harry Robertson (1915-1962)
Marr: Abt 1935
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Angeline Bowling):
Husband Joel William Merricks
Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John William Merricks (1922-1958)
Mother: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005)
Marriage: Jan 8, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Marr. Status: Divorced Sep 11, 1977
Wife Gaynell Boyd
Born: Nov 5, 1949 - Elkin, North Carolina, USA
Died: Oct 7, 2022
Buried: Oct 12, 2022 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gaynell Boyd):
His 2nd marr., her 1st; he prev. div. Marr. by J.P. Purles, Min.
Husband Henry Clifford Boyd
Born: Apr 28, 1926 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Sep 28, 1974 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Marr. Status: Divorced May 26, 1976
Wife Ruby Agnes Wright
Born: Oct 2, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Sep 6, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
Buried: Sep 8, 2004 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Samuel Justice Wright (1914-1994)
Mother: Elizabeth Washington Marlowe (1916-2000)
Other Spouse: Sam Cox (1933- ) - Jul 15, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced Oct 20, 1958)
Other Spouse: Melvin Douglas Rigney (1932-1984) - Sep 25, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Agnes Wright):
Divorced in Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Sam Cox):
Both single. Marr. by W.W. Moon, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Melvin Douglas Rigney):
His 3d marr. (prev. div.), her 5th marr. (prev. div.). Marr. by H.W. Thornton, Jr., Min.
Husband Thomas Allen Boyd
Born: Jul 28, 1954 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
Died: May 9, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Marriage: Jun 6, 1992 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Janie Marie Bray
Born: Jun 7, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jan 7, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jan 10, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Winfred Louis Bray (1926-2004)
Mother: Hazel Gurnell Kirks (1931-1996)
Other Spouse: Aubrey Lynn Cundiff (1952- ) - Mar 10, 1982 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced Feb 24, 1992)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Aubrey Lynn Cundiff):
Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Husband William Arthur Boyd
Born: Sep 3, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 17, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Oct 22, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Marriage: Feb 20, 1960 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Reba Louise Hairfield
Born: Dec 1, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: William Lee Hairfield (1901-1963)
Mother: Mattie Lora Stone (1914-1979)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Reba Louise Hairfield):
Both 23, single, & born Henry Co., Va. He a machinist & she a credit mgr. for Globeman's Dept. Store. S/o Walter G. Boyd & Gladys Virginia Rhodes; D/o Willie Lee Hairfield & Mattie Lora Stone. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
Husband Elwood Ray Boyte
Born: Oct 16, 1931 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jun 25, 2016 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
Buried: Jun 28, 2016 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Marriage: May 23, 1954 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Marr. Status: Divorced Jan 5, 1960
Wife Shirlee Mae Hankins
Born: Oct 21, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Sep 30, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Orion Elijah Hankins (1908-1971)
Mother: Hazel Prudence Craig (1915-1994)
Other Spouse: Lawrence Austin Chitwood (1928-2021) - Bet Mar 22, 1960 and 1964
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirlee Mae Hankins):
He 22, she 18. S/o Marvin & Grace Boyte; D/o Orven & Hazel Hankins. Marr. May 23, 1954, Spray, NC, by S.L. Saunders, Min.; Div. Jan. 5, 1960, Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Lawrence Austin Chitwood):
His 1st wife was buried Mar. 21, 1960, they were still married when she died. Shirlee divorced her 1st husband on Jan. 5, 1960, and their son Lee was born May 27, 1965. Worthy of note: The obituary of his father Lawrence Austin Chitwood doesn't mention a son Lee Norman Chitwood, either as deceased or a survivor. But, Lee's obituary names his parents as Lawrence Austin Chitwood and Shirlee Hankins.
Husband Elwood Ray Boyte
Born: Oct 16, 1931 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jun 25, 2016 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
Buried: Jun 28, 2016 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Marriage: Oct 19, 1961 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ruth Marlene Scruggs
Born: Apr 2, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Feb 15, 2020
Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Clyde Morris Reynolds (1928-2000) - Oct 2, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Marlene Scruggs):
He 29, she 26. Both once div. He born Spray, NC & she Danville, Va. He worked for Holsum Bakery. Marr. Oct. 19, 1961, Chatham, Va., by E.V. Cullum, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Morris Reynolds):
He 26 & she 19. Both single. He was a bank teller. He born Troy, NC & she Danville, Va. Marr. Oct. 2, 1954 in Danville, Va., by E.H. Puryear, Min.
Husband Samuel Jackson Smith
Born: Aug 26, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Apr 18, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
Buried: Apr 20, 1990 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Walter Beverly Smith (1892- )
Mother: Sally Matilda Beck (1893-1944)
Marriage: Sep 21, 1946 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Pauline Garnet Boyte
Born: Feb 15, 1924 - NC
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Pauline Garnet Boyte):
Marr. by T.R. Wolfe, Min.