Dillard D. Dodson and Bertha Jane Mabe
Husband Dillard D. Dodson
Born: Oct 13, 1898 - NC Died: Apr 7, 1973 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Apr 10, 1973 - Gdns. of Mem. Cem., Walkertown, NC
Father: John Wesley Dodson (1851-1929) Mother: Mary Jane Lawrence (1859-1920)
Marriage: 1923
Wife Bertha Jane Mabe
Born: Jul 31, 1898 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 26, 1979 - Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Gdns. of Mem. Cem., Walkertown, NC
Children
1 F Lois Jane Dodson
Born: 1924 - NC Died: Buried:
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William Herman Ferguson and Dorothy Ann Dodson
Husband William Herman Ferguson
AKA: Willis Born: Nov 30, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 18, 1975 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Jan 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced
Wife Dorothy Ann Dodson
AKA: Dot Born: Jan 22, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 2016 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Other Spouse: Cecil Douglas Pickerel (1929-2006) - Abt 1957
Other Spouse: Charles Aubrey Elliott (1929-2016) - Aft Jul 2006
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Ann Dodson):
He 19, she 16. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He a clerk for Kroger's. S/o Willis Albert Ferguson & Viola Jones; D/o Oker Elmer Dodson & Vina Turner. Marr. by P.L. Nolen, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Cecil Douglas Pickerel):
Per his obituary in 2006, he's survived by wife of 49 years, Dorothy Ann Dodson, thus about 1957.
Notes: Marriage (Charles Aubrey Elliott):
Her 2nd husband, Cecil Douglas Pickerel, died Jul. 29, 2006.
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Cecil Douglas Pickerel and Dorothy Ann Dodson
Husband Cecil Douglas Pickerel
Born: Mar 8, 1929 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 2006 Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VAMarriage: Abt 1957
Wife Dorothy Ann Dodson
AKA: Dot Born: Jan 22, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 2016 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Other Spouse: William Herman Ferguson (1928-1975) - Jan 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced)
Other Spouse: Charles Aubrey Elliott (1929-2016) - Aft Jul 2006
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Ann Dodson):
Per his obituary in 2006, he's survived by wife of 49 years, Dorothy Ann Dodson, thus about 1957.
Notes: Marriage (William Herman Ferguson):
He 19, she 16. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He a clerk for Kroger's. S/o Willis Albert Ferguson & Viola Jones; D/o Oker Elmer Dodson & Vina Turner. Marr. by P.L. Nolen, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Charles Aubrey Elliott):
Her 2nd husband, Cecil Douglas Pickerel, died Jul. 29, 2006.
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Charles Aubrey Elliott and Dorothy Ann Dodson
Husband Charles Aubrey Elliott
Born: Jan 27, 1929 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 12, 2016 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA Buried: Sep 15, 2016 - Culpeper National Cem., Culpeper, VA
Father: Charles Ernest Elliott (1894-1972) Mother: Lena Maybell Parrish (1901-1993)
Marriage: Aft Jul 2006
Wife Dorothy Ann Dodson
AKA: Dot Born: Jan 22, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 2016 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Other Spouse: William Herman Ferguson (1928-1975) - Jan 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced)
Other Spouse: Cecil Douglas Pickerel (1929-2006) - Abt 1957
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Ann Dodson):
Her 2nd husband, Cecil Douglas Pickerel, died Jul. 29, 2006.
Notes: Marriage (William Herman Ferguson):
He 19, she 16. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He a clerk for Kroger's. S/o Willis Albert Ferguson & Viola Jones; D/o Oker Elmer Dodson & Vina Turner. Marr. by P.L. Nolen, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Cecil Douglas Pickerel):
Per his obituary in 2006, he's survived by wife of 49 years, Dorothy Ann Dodson, thus about 1957.
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Charles Thomas Herndon and Elsie Iola Dodson
Husband Charles Thomas Herndon
Born: Nov 28, 1932 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 6, 2023 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Cremated
Father: Arthur Leonard Herndon (1911-1985) Mother: Mary Elendor Boswell (1910-1993)
Marriage: Aft Sep 2007
Wife Elsie Iola Dodson
Born: Jun 3, 1928 Died: Jul 9, 2024 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
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John Wesley Dodson and Nancy Margaret Frye
Husband John Wesley Dodson
Born: Oct 8, 1851 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Apr 6, 1929 - Walnut Cove Sanitorium, Walnut Cove. Stokes Co., NC Buried: Apr 7, 1929 - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NC
Father: Lambert Dodson ( -Bef 1901) Mother: Hannah Jane Unknown (1823- )
Marriage: Jan 2, 1873 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Nancy Margaret Frye
Born: 1848 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 11, 1890 - NC Buried: - Harger-Frye-Collins Cemetery, Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC
Children
1 F Rosilla Dodson
AKA: Zilla Born: Sep 28, 1874 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 10, 1933 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: May 12, 1933 - Old Pine Hill Comm. Ch. Cem., Siloam, NCSpouse: William Snyder Tilley (1867-1953) Marr: Sep 20, 1890 - Stokes Co., NC
2 M Sam M. Dodson
Born: Nov 2, 1877 - NC Died: Jan 25, 1970 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Jan 28, 1970 - Highland Mem. Pk., Danbury, NCSpouse: Cora Thore ( - )
3 M James Edgar Dodson
Born: Jun 11, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Aug 24, 1949 - Sawstown, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Aug 26, 1949 - Bethlehem Cem., Walnut Cove, NC
4 M John Arch Dodson
Born: Jul 2, 1884 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Sep 3, 1956 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Sep 5, 1956 - Salem Chapel Cem., Stokes Co., NCSpouse: Mary Elizabeth Rierson (1898- ) Marr: Mar 26, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Bob Dodson
Born: May 26, 1885 - NC Died: Apr 26, 1976 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: Apr 28, 1976 - Volunteer PBC Cem., Stokes Co., NC
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John Wesley Dodson and Mary Jane Lawrence
Husband John Wesley Dodson
Born: Oct 8, 1851 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Apr 6, 1929 - Walnut Cove Sanitorium, Walnut Cove. Stokes Co., NC Buried: Apr 7, 1929 - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NC
Father: Lambert Dodson ( -Bef 1901) Mother: Hannah Jane Unknown (1823- )
Marriage: May 22, 1892 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Mary Jane Lawrence
Born: Apr 19, 1859 - NC Died: Jul 7, 1920 - NC Buried:
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence (1825-1895) Mother: Nancy Bouldin Cobler (1827-1900)
Children
1 F Nancy J. Dodson
AKA: Kate Born: Jun 25, 1895 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Abt 1973 - East Bend, Yadkin Co., NC Buried:
2 M Dillard D. Dodson
Born: Oct 13, 1898 - NC Died: Apr 7, 1973 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Apr 10, 1973 - Gdns. of Mem. Cem., Walkertown, NCSpouse: Bertha Jane Mabe (1898-1979) Marr: 1923
3 F Pearl Dodson
Born: Jun 11, 1902 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 17, 1953 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: Nov 19, 1953 - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NCSpouse: Moses Bryant Harger (1899-1969) Marr: Mar 21, 1918 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
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Lynwood Madison Dodson and Minnie Louise Manning
Husband Lynwood Madison Dodson
Born: Jun 15, 1909 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 13, 1977 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VAMarriage: Mar 20, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Minnie Louise Manning
Born: May 5, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 2001 Buried:
Father: James Oscar Manning (1881-1946) Mother: Lula Eddy Shelton (1886- )
Other Spouse: James Lewis (1915/1916- ) - Mar 4, 1939 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Louise Manning):
He single, she once div. Both worked for Dan River Mill. Marr. by R.L. Snead, Min.
Notes: Marriage (James Lewis):
Both single. He worked in a shoe shop. Marr. by W.W. Wright, Min.
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James Douglas Nester and Mabel Marie Dodson
Husband James Douglas Nester
Born: May 22, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 22, 2006 - Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC Buried: - Oleander Mem. Gdns., Wilmington, NCMarriage: Nov 23, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mabel Marie Dodson
Born: May 14, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 2008 - Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC Buried: - Oleander Mem. Gdns., Wilmington, NC
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mabel Marie Dodson):
He 25, she 22. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He a student & she did textile work. S/o Leroy Thompson Nester & Maude Iska Rhodes; D/o Oker Elmer Dodson & Vina Pearl Turner. Marr. by G.C. Wampler, Min.
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William Troy Via and Mary Alice Dodson
Husband William Troy Via
Born: Aug 8, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 17, 1995 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 29, 1963 - Chesterfield Co., SCMarr. Status: Divorced May 25, 1977
Wife Mary Alice Dodson
AKA: Peggy Born: Dec 30, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 2018 Buried: - Fairview Cem., Culpeper, VA
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Other Spouse: Eugene Franklin Hitt (1935-1982) - Jul 20, 1979 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Alice Dodson):
Divorced in Culpeper, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Eugene Franklin Hitt):
He 44, she 45. 2nd marr. for both; both prev. div.; him Jul. 1972 & her May 1977. S/o Harry Ashby Hitt & Ethel S. Woodward; D/o Oker Elmer Dodson & Vina Pearl Turner. Marr. by H.O. Dontg, Min.
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Eugene Franklin Hitt and Mary Alice Dodson
Husband Eugene Franklin Hitt
Born: Mar 14, 1935 - VA Died: Mar 17, 1982 Buried: - Fairview Cem., Culpeper, VAMarriage: Jul 20, 1979 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA
Wife Mary Alice Dodson
AKA: Peggy Born: Dec 30, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 2018 Buried: - Fairview Cem., Culpeper, VA
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Other Spouse: William Troy Via (1929-1995) - Dec 29, 1963 - Chesterfield Co., SC (Divorced May 25, 1977)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Alice Dodson):
He 44, she 45. 2nd marr. for both; both prev. div.; him Jul. 1972 & her May 1977. S/o Harry Ashby Hitt & Ethel S. Woodward; D/o Oker Elmer Dodson & Vina Pearl Turner. Marr. by H.O. Dontg, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Troy Via):
Fitzhugh Lee Overton, Sr. and Mary Ella Dodson
Husband Fitzhugh Lee Overton, Sr.
Born: Jul 10, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 1953 - Rock, Mercer Co., WV Buried:
Father: John Hudson Overton (1853-1946) Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Hundley (1855-1917)
Marriage: Dec 20, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ella Dodson
Born: Mar 4, 1888 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 30, 1976 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: Dec 2, 1976 - Bluefield, WV
Father: John Jack Dodson (1861-1925) Mother: Roxie Jane Doss (1861-1922)
Children
1 M Eugene Beverly Overton
AKA: Peas Born: Jul 30, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1964 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WVSpouse: Elizabeth Unknown (1913- ) Marr: Bef 1934. (Divorced before Oct 21, 1964)Spouse: Elizabeth Mildred Cecil (1913- ) Marr: Oct 21, 1964 - Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA
2 M James William Overton
AKA: Beans Born: May 26, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 2, 1987 - Hugh Chatham Mem. Hosp., Dobson, NC Buried: - New Life Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dobson, NCSpouse: Dorothy Synthia Rebecca Simmons (1910-1979) Marr: Dec 21, 1929 - McDowell Co., WV
3 F Myrtle Estelle Overton
Born: Mar 28, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 22, 2004 Buried:Spouse: Charlie Leonard Sexton (1910-1987) Marr: Nov 23, 1930 - Raleigh Co., WV
4 F Bernice Lea Overton
Born: Jan 3, 1913 - VA Died: Feb 21, 1997 Buried:Spouse: William Henry Sampson Simmons (1904-1968) Marr: Jan 3, 1931 - McDowell Co., WV
5 F 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, WVSpouse: James Edward McKenzie (1917-1968) Marr: Feb 15, 1939 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WVSpouse: Claude Cook ( -Bef 1984) Marr: Aft Mar 2, 1968
6 M John Fitzhugh Overton
AKA: Hugh Born: Aug 10, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 11, 1975 - VA Med. Ctr., Richmond, VA Buried: - Holly Mem. Gdns., Hollymead, VASpouse: Ruby Helen Lambert (1923-2005) Marr: Jan 27, 1940 - Bland Co., VA
7 M Brown Dudley Overton
Born: 1924 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Hundley Doss Overton
AKA: Nig Born: 1927 - WV Died: 1936 Buried:
9 M Claude Overton
Born: Jan 18, 1930 - WV Died: Sep 15, 1983 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ella Dodson):
Norman Elmer Dodson and Thelma Jean Stone
Husband Norman Elmer Dodson
Born: Mar 28, 1930 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1991 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Oker Elmer Dodson (1900-1975) Mother: Lavinia Pearl Turner (1904-1979)
Marriage: Aug 19, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Thelma Jean Stone
Born: Jun 27, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 2000 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Perry Lee Stone (1903-1984) Mother: Majie Loue Odell (1911-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Thelma Jean Stone):
Both single. He in the U.S. Air Force. Lic. issued Aug. 19, 1953. Marr. by G.B. Crist, Min.
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Oker Elmer Dodson and Lavinia Pearl Turner
Husband Oker Elmer Dodson
Born: Jul 23, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1975 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Sidney Dodson (1865-Bef 1940) Mother: Susan Alice Setliff (1877- )
Marriage: Sep 12, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lavinia Pearl Turner
AKA: Vina Born: Aug 24, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 19, 1979 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Stephen McDowell Turner (1874-1920) Mother: Flora Ann Craig (1880-1957)
Children
1 F Christine Virginia Dodson
Born: Oct 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 21, 2013 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 25, 2013 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Joel Thomas Wilson (1926-2008) Marr: Nov 22, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mabel Marie Dodson
Born: May 14, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 2008 - Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC Buried: - Oleander Mem. Gdns., Wilmington, NCSpouse: James Douglas Nester (1924-2006) Marr: Nov 23, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Norman Elmer Dodson
Born: Mar 28, 1930 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1991 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Thelma Jean Stone (1929-2000) Marr: Aug 19, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Dorothy Ann Dodson
AKA: Dot Born: Jan 22, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 2016 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VASpouse: William Herman Ferguson (1928-1975) Marr: Jan 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VA. (Divorced)Spouse: Cecil Douglas Pickerel (1929-2006) Marr: Abt 1957Spouse: Charles Aubrey Elliott (1929-2016) Marr: Aft Jul 2006
5 F Mary Alice Dodson
AKA: Peggy Born: Dec 30, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 2018 Buried: - Fairview Cem., Culpeper, VASpouse: William Troy Via (1929-1995) Marr: Dec 29, 1963 - Chesterfield Co., SC. (Divorced May 25, 1977)Spouse: Eugene Franklin Hitt (1935-1982) Marr: Jul 20, 1979 - Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA
6 M Glenn Cephas Dodson
Born: Apr 11, 1936 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 3, 2022 - North Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lavinia Pearl Turner):
Moses Bryant Harger and Pearl Dodson
Husband Moses Bryant Harger
Born: Jun 1, 1899 - NC Died: Dec 2, 1969 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Dec 4, 1969 - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NC
Father: George Washington Harger (1857-1910) Mother: Susanah F. Lawrence (1860-1929)
Marriage: Mar 21, 1918 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Pearl Dodson
Born: Jun 11, 1902 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 17, 1953 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: Nov 19, 1953 - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NC
Father: John Wesley Dodson (1851-1929) Mother: Mary Jane Lawrence (1859-1920)
Children
1 M Ralph Junior Harger
Born: Aug 13, 1920 - Sauratown, Stokes Co., NC Died: May 28, 1988 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NCSpouse: Virginia Estelle Redmon (1922-2002) Marr: Aug 10, 1947 - Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC
2 F Mary Elizabeth Harger
Born: Jul 2, 1924 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jul 22, 1981 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Jul 25, 1981 - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC
3 M William Bryant Harger
Born: Jan 13, 1932 - Sauratown, Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 9, 2002 Buried:
4 F Nancy Jane Harger
Born: Oct 2, 1933 - Sauratown, Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 24, 1977 Buried:
5 M Charles Wesley Harger
Born: May 30, 1936 - NC Died: Feb 18, 1996 Buried:
6 M James Lawrence Harger
Born: Feb 6, 1939 - Sauratown, Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 17, 1994 Buried:
7 M Jackie Thomas Harger
Born: Mar 31, 1949 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Aug 21, 2018 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Pearl Dodson):
He 18 & she 16. S/o George & Susanna Harger; D/o John & Jane Dodson. Marr. Mar. 21, 1918, Danbury, NC, by W. Priddy, Min.
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Tyree Glenn Dodson and Willie Eleanor Gravely
Husband Tyree Glenn Dodson
Born: Sep 19, 1898 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 26, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Willie Eleanor Gravely
Born: May 6, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 1922 - Lucy Lester Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Thomas Eleanor Gravely (1862-1948) Mother: Cassandra Bonner Gravely (1874-1967)
Children
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Willie Carroll Dodson and Annie Frances Herndon
Husband Willie Carroll Dodson
Born: Oct 2, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 2017 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA Buried: Sep 9, 2017 - Covington Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., VAMarriage: Aft Oct 27, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Frances Herndon
Born: Nov 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 2023 Buried: - Private graveside service
Father: Posey Elliott Herndon (1911-1994) Mother: Mary Frances Austin (1914-1998)
Other Spouse: Herbert Edward Howerton (1930-2015) - Jul 5, 1952 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC (Divorced May 31, 1972)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Frances Herndon):
Oct. 27, 1976 was the divorce date of Willie Dodson from his 1st wife.
Notes: Marriage (Herbert Edward Howerton):
1st. marr. for both. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Thomas Curtis Shaw and Doris Rachel Donahoo
Husband Thomas Curtis Shaw
Born: Mar 5, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 2, 1984 - Pasadena, Harris Co., TX Buried: - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
Father: Thomas Victor Shaw (1877-1967) Mother: Maude Anna Hankins (1885- )
Marriage: Bef 1940
Wife Doris Rachel Donahoo
Born: May 11, 1923 - NC Died: Jun 15, 1988 Buried: - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
Children
Notes: Marriage (Doris Rachel Donahoo):
Their son David was born Jan. 6, 1940 in Cabarrus Co., NC.
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Clarence Curtis Donavant and Ora Jean Manning
Husband Clarence Curtis Donavant
Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981) Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Marriage: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Ora Jean Manning
Born: Apr 4, 1916 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 7, 2003 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 9, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Lafayette Manning (1874-1926) Mother: Minnie Marcella Gravely (1881-1975)
Children
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Andrew Haley Wright and Ella Ward Donavant
Husband Andrew Haley Wright
Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 2021 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charlie Martin Wright (1884-1974) Mother: Nannie Celestia Martin (1887-1980)
Marriage: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ella Ward Donavant
Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 2018 Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981) Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Children
1 M Kent Ellis Wright
Born: Jul 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 2021 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Theresa Sheryl Martin (1953-2022) Marr: Jun 10, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ella Ward Donavant):
Both single, & worked for DuPont. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Garland Lee Donavant and Ardie Lee Marlowe
Husband Garland Lee Donavant
Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995) Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)
Marriage: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VAMarr. Status: Divorced Apr 7, 1981
Wife Ardie Lee Marlowe
Born: Dec 3, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 2, 2019 Buried: Feb 4, 2019 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Cecil Anzley Marlowe (1911-1996) Mother: Mary Lucy Haskins (1922-2002)
Other Spouse: Sherman Lee Prater (1939-2003) - Jan 25, 1983 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ardie Lee Marlowe):
Both single. He worked for Southeastern Container & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Sherman Lee Prater):
2d marr,; both prev. div. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.
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Garland Lee Donavant and Judy Gail Dillion
Husband Garland Lee Donavant
Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995) Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)
Marriage: May 27, 1983 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Judy Gail Dillion
Born: Jul 26, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: Clay Vann Dillion (1920-1990) Mother: Myrtle Arlene Allen (1921-2005)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Judy Gail Dillion):
He 35, she 30. 2d Marr., both div. He born Va.; she NC. S/o Calvin Parker Donavant & Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney; D/o Clay Van Dillon & Myrtle Arlene Allen. Marr. May 27, 1983, Henry Co., Va., by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Alonzo Ramon Woodall and Lula Donigan
Husband Alonzo Ramon Woodall
Born: Jun 15, 1882 - Nicholas Co., WV Died: Oct 3, 1961 - Lincoln Co., WV Buried: - Fairview Memory Gdns., Hamlin, WV
Father: Thomas Jefferson Woodall (1852-1928) Mother: Laura Agnes Henderson (1863- )
Marriage: 1923 - Lincoln Co., WV
Wife Lula Donigan
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Sherman Dean Donovant and Sondra Ann Price
Husband Sherman Dean Donovant
Born: Apr 25, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1960 - USAF Hosp. Dover AFB, DE Buried: Sep 19, 1960 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Sherman Donovant (1909-1997) Mother: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)
Marriage: Nov 7, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Sondra Ann Price
Born: Mar 17, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Dalton Price, Sr. (1915-2013) Mother: Leone Saunders (1918-2011)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sondra Ann Price):
Both 20, single & born Martinsville, Va. He was in the U.S. Air Force. S/o William Sherman Donovant & Dorothy Amos; D/o William Dalton Price & Leone Saunders. Marr. Nov. 7, 1959 in Martinsville, Va., by R.H. Forrester, Min.
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Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr. and Susanna E. Donovant
Husband Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr.
Born: Jun 4, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 21, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Dec 17, 1917 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Susanna E. Donovant
AKA: Susie Born: Mar 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 17, 1972 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC
Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855- ) Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882- )
Other Spouse: James Edward Pratt (1905-1964) - Jun 30, 1950 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 M Elijah Lee Thompson, Jr.
Born: Feb 11, 1919 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 26, 1967 - Westfield, Union Co., NJ Buried: - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Odessa Irene Manuel (1922-2018) Marr: Mar 18, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Nellie Elizabeth Thompson
Born: Jul 26, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 28, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Mar 30, 1960 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Warren Harden Carter (1922-1993) Marr: Aug 11, 1941 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Thomas Green Purdy (1932-1979) Marr: Jul 28, 1952 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Susanna E. Donovant):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (James Edward Pratt):
Marr. by P.M. Roberts, Min., in his home.
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James Edward Pratt and Susanna E. Donovant
Husband James Edward Pratt
AKA: Edwin Born: Apr 13, 1905 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 24, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 26, 1964 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Sr. (1865-1936) Mother: Mary Jane Martin (1869-1959)
Marriage: Jun 30, 1950 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Susanna E. Donovant
AKA: Susie Born: Mar 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 17, 1972 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC
Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855- ) Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882- )
Other Spouse: Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr. (1895-1949) - Dec 17, 1917 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Susanna E. Donovant):
Marr. by P.M. Roberts, Min., in his home.
Notes: Marriage (Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr.):
Ira Douglas Dooley and Bonnie Estelle Lewey
Husband Ira Douglas Dooley
Born: Aug 7, 1914 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 1995 - Mecklenburg Co., VA Buried: - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA
Father: William Washington Dooley, Sr. (1891-1974) Mother: Dora Love Allen (1897-1991)
Marriage: Apr 14, 1954 - Bland Co., VA
Wife Bonnie Estelle Lewey
Born: Dec 20, 1928 - Gilliam, McDowell Co., WV Died: Mar 4, 1989 - Mecklenburg Co., VA Buried: - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Estelle Lewey):
He 29, she 25. 2nd marr, both prev. div. He a soldier & she a sales lady. S/o William Washington Dooley & Dora Love Allen; D/o David Henry Lewey & Nancy Susan Adams. Marr. by J.B. Underwood, Min.
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William Washington Dooley, Jr. and Beulah Maxine Franklin
Husband William Washington Dooley, Jr.
Born: Aug 18, 1924 - VA Died: Feb 6, 1983 - VA Med. Ctr., Richmond, VA Buried: - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA
Father: William Washington Dooley, Sr. (1891-1974) Mother: Dora Love Allen (1897-1991)
Marriage: Sep 2, 1944 - Northfork, McDowell Co., WVMarr. Status: Divorced Apr 7, 1958
Wife Beulah Maxine Franklin
Born: Mar 25, 1924 - Jenkinjones, WV Died: Jun 20, 2004 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Beulah Maxine Franklin):
Gordon Stewart Hankins and Edith Marie Doolin
Husband Gordon Stewart Hankins
Born: Nov 1, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 2002 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Mar 15, 2002 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Walter Stacy Hankins, Sr. (1900-1987) Mother: Birdie Regina Wilson (1900-1990)
Marriage: Jun 17, 1948 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Jul 24, 1953
Wife Edith Marie Doolin
Born: Nov 16, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1968 - Durham Hosp., Durham, NC Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edith Marie Doolin):
Both single. He a mill worker. Marr. by H.T. Hardway, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Charles William Watson and Geraldine Douglas
Husband Charles William Watson
Born: Feb 2, 1925 - Rutherford Co., TN Died: Feb 20, 2011 - Alvin C. York Med. Ctr., Rutherford Co., TN Buried: Feb 23, 2011 - Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN
Father: Robert Forest Watson (1899-1957) Mother: Mary Pearl Holton (1905- )
Marriage: 1947-1948
Wife Geraldine Douglas
Born: Abt 1931 - TN Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Sandra Darlene Watson
Born: Nov 27, 1948 - TN Died: Nov 20, 1951 - Rutherford Co., TN Buried: Nov 22, 1951 - Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN
Notes: Marriage (Geraldine Douglas):
Their dau. Sandra was born Nov. 27, 1948.
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