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., VA
Spouse: 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, NC
Spouse: 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, VA
Spouse: 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., VA
Spouse: William Herman Ferguson (1928-1975)
Marr: Jan 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Cecil Douglas Pickerel (1929-2006)
Marr: Abt 1957
Spouse: 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, VA
Spouse: William Troy Via (1929-1995)
Marr: Dec 29, 1963 - Chesterfield Co., SC
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):
Husband John Earnest East
Born: Feb 9, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 29, 1965 - Bluefield, WV
Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WV
Father: John William East (1844/1845-Bef 1900)
Mother: Joanna Doss (1862- )
Marriage: 1915
Wife Ora Alice Dodson
Born: Jun 21, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 13, 1962 - Bluefield, WV
Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WV
Father: John Jack Dodson (1861-1925)
Mother: Roxie Jane Doss (1861-1922)
Children
1 M William East
Born: 1916 - WV
Died:
Buried:
2 M Raymond East
Born: 1918 - WV
Died:
Buried:
3 M Delbert East
Born: 1920 - WV
Died:
Buried:
4 M Earnest Junior East
Born: Aug 28, 1921 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV
Died: Jul 30, 1972 - Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV
Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WV
Spouse: Edna Mae Kirk (1932-1993)
Marr: Jan 12, 1951 - Tazewell Co., VA
5 M Edward East
Born: 1924 - WV
Died: 1971
Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WV
6 M Edra Richard East
Born: May 7, 1924
Died: Nov 3, 1982
Buried: - Prosperity Cem., Mercer Co., WV
7 F Inez East
Born: 1926 - WV
Died:
Buried:
Husband Tobe Spencer Ingram
Born: Aug 3, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 5, 1985 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Washington Ingram (1873-1964)
Mother: Julia Catherine Jarrett (1863-1932)
Marriage: Sep 18, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ora Sydney Dodson
Born: Mar 26, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 9, 1977 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Sidney Dodson (1865-Bef 1940)
Mother: Susan Alice Setliff (1877- )
Children
1 F Betty Ruth Ingram
Born: Dec 28, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 18, 2022
Buried: Jan 24, 2022 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Spouse: Alfred Charles Nolen (1915-1998)
Marr: Apr 5, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ora Sydney 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, NC
Spouse: 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.
Husband Percy Gordon Dodson
Born: Dec 22, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 25, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 27, 1949 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: William Winfield Dodson (1861- )
Mother: Sarah J. McDaniel (1853- )
Marriage: Abt 1907
Wife Bertha A. Hall
Born: 1890 - VA
Died: 1953
Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bertha A. Hall):
In the 1910 census, they are living in the household of his parents, he's 22, and she's 19, they've been married 3-years, and have no children.
Husband Col., Richard Stearns Dodson, LTC, U.S. Army
Born: May 6, 1886 - Norfolk (city), VA
Died: Oct 5, 1937 - Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippines
Buried: - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
Marriage: Oct 4, 1911 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nelly J. Mullins
AKA: Nell
Born: Feb 8, 1888 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 13, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Judge, Henry Green Mullins, Sr. (1857-1910)
Mother: Annie Whitten McCabe (1860-1936)
Other Spouse: Dr., James Pleasant McCabe, Jr., D.D. (1876-1956) - Feb 28, 1948 - Warwick Co., VA
Children
1 F Julia Whitten Dodson
Born: Aug 10, 1912 - Jamestown, Newport Co., RI
Died: Jan 1, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
Spouse: Col., Paul Arthur Roy, Col., U.S. Army (1908-1983)
Marr: Abt 1937-1938
Notes: Marriage (Nelly J. Mullins):
Both single. He was a U.S. Army Officer.
Notes: Marriage (Dr., James Pleasant McCabe, Jr., D.D.):
The proposed place of marriage was Hilton Village, Va., but the marriage official shows marriage in Warwick, Va.; Warwick is a former county, within Newport News, Va. Both once wid., he a minister. Marr. by P.H. Kralgey, Min.
Husband Benjamin Pete Stultz
Born: Jan 25, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
Died: 1957 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Buried:
Father: Joseph Alonzo William Stultz (1853-1884)
Mother: Letitia Keziah Philpott (1849-1923)
Marriage: Jun 7, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Rosa Cornelia Dodson
Born: Oct 15, 1885 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: May 19, 1969 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Buried:
Father: John Jack Dodson (1861-1925)
Mother: Roxie Jane Doss (1861-1922)
Children
1 M Joseph Marion Stultz
AKA: Joe
Born: Apr 22, 1906 - WV
Died: Dec 20, 1956 - Longview, TX
Buried:
Spouse: Glenna Pearl Martin (1914-2001)
Marr: Mar 23, 1940 - Johnson City, TN
2 F Mamie Ella Stultz
Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 15, 1987 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Buried:
3 F Roxie Irene Stultz
Born: 1910 - TN
Died: Sep 17, 1993
Buried:
4 F Stella Ruby Stultz
Born: 1913 - TN
Died: 2000
Buried:
5 M John Benjamin Stultz
Born: 1915 - TN
Died: 1984 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Buried:
6 F Della Lucille Stultz
Born: 1920 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Died:
Buried:
7 M Frank Alonzo Stultz
Born: Jun 6, 1924 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Died:
Buried:
8 M Fredrick James Stultz
Born: Jun 6, 1924 - Unicoi Co., TN
Died: Apr 12, 1983 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
Buried: Apr 15, 1983 - Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN
Spouse: Evelyn R. Hampton (1926- )
Marr: Jul 1, 1955 - Unicoi Co., TN
Notes: Marriage (Rosa Cornelia Dodson):
Husband William Snyder Tilley
Born: Apr 11, 1867 - NC
Died: Jul 11, 1953 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Jul 14, 1953 - Abbotts Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Wallburg, NC
Marriage: Sep 20, 1890 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife 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, NC
Father: John Wesley Dodson (1851-1929)
Mother: Nancy Margaret Frye (1848-1890)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rosilla Dodson):
Husband Roy Chalmer Dodson, Sr.
Born: Oct 12, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 26, 1994
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Dameron Dodson (1874-1962)
Mother: Alzie Frances Adams (1881-1953)
Marriage: Apr 24, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Geraldine Florence Snyder
Born: 1906 - Guilford Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Bunyan Linnville Snyder (1883- )
Mother: Loula Frances Coltrane (1883/1885- )
Children
1 F Marjorie Purnelle Dodson
AKA: Marge
Born: Feb 10, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 20, 2013 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Rev., Ronald Frazee Quinlan (1923-1979)
Marr: Jun 1, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: James Clifford Hundley (1927-2010)
Marr: Feb 1990
Notes: Marriage (Geraldine Florence Snyder):
Husband Roy Chalmer Dodson, Sr.
Born: Oct 12, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 26, 1994
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Dameron Dodson (1874-1962)
Mother: Alzie Frances Adams (1881-1953)
Marriage: Sep 26, 1981 - Courtland, Southampton Co., VA
Wife Edna Earl Hall
Born: Oct 5, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
Died: Apr 24, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Bailey Marshall Eanes (1899-1963) - Dec 1, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Randford Smith Eanes (1905-1979) - Aug 14, 1965 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bailey Marshall Eanes):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Randford Smith Eanes):
He once div., she once wid. He worked for American Furniture Co. & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Marr. by J.S. Holland, Min.
Husband Russell Clyde Dodson
Born: Mar 14, 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Aug 6, 1994 - NC
Buried: - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Father: William Henry Dodson (1880-1960)
Mother: Addie Mae Vernon (1879-1953)
Marriage: Mar 2, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Frances Odell
Born: Jan 13, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Dec 19, 1980 - NC
Buried: Dec 21, 1980 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Father: George King Odell (1872-1948)
Mother: Della Brookie Wilkins (1885-1956)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Odell):
He 24, she 22. S/o W.H. & Addie Mae Dodson; D/o Capt. & Della Odell. Marr. Mar. 2, 1935, Leaksville, NC, by J.E. Vause, Min.
Husband Russell Lee Dodson
Born: Apr 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 14, 1964 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 14, 1964 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Stephen Daniel Dodson (1857- )
Mother: Susan M. Johnson (1861- )
Marriage:
Wife Nora S. Unknown
Born:
Died:
Buried: - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Husband Sam M. Dodson
Born: Nov 2, 1877 - NC
Died: Jan 25, 1970 - Stokes Co., NC
Buried: - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
Marriage: Nov 11, 1902 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Dovie Lorene Harger
AKA: Lena
Born: Jul 7, 1886 - Patrick Co., VA
Died: Mar 7, 1922 - Stokes Co., NC
Buried: - Clear Springs PBC Cem., Meadows, NC
Father: George Washington Harger (1857-1910)
Mother: Susanah F. Lawrence (1860-1929)
Children
1 M Samuel Odell Dodson
Born: May 7, 1919 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Jul 13, 2013 - Oak Forest Health & Rehab., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Jul 20, 2013 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
Spouse: Muriel Arenna Tuttle (1920-2013)
Marr: Nov 18, 1939 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Dovie Lorene Harger):
Husband Sam M. Dodson
Born: Nov 2, 1877 - NC
Died: Jan 25, 1970 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
Buried: Jan 28, 1970 - Highland Mem. Pk., Danbury, NC
Father: John Wesley Dodson (1851-1929)
Mother: Nancy Margaret Frye (1848-1890)
Marriage:
Wife Cora Thore
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Husband Samuel Odell Dodson
Born: May 7, 1919 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Jul 13, 2013 - Oak Forest Health & Rehab., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Jul 20, 2013 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
Father: Sam M. Dodson (1877-1970)
Mother: Dovie Lorene Harger (1886-1922)
Marriage: Nov 18, 1939 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Muriel Arenna Tuttle
Born: Aug 20, 1920 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Sep 16, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Sep 18, 2013 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Muriel Arenna Tuttle):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by A.E. Estall, Min.
Husband Benjamin Tyler Ferguson
AKA: Ben
Born: Sep 1858 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: 1882-1883
Wife Sarah Frances Dodson
Born: Sep 1859 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M James F. Ferguson
Born: Aug 1885 - VA
Died:
Buried:
2 M Farris S. Ferguson
Born: Oct 1893 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Stella E. Ferguson
Born: Aug 1896 - Floyd Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Harry T. Jarrett (1890- )
Marr: Nov 8, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Ausba Cephus Ferguson
Born: Feb 22, 1900 - Floyd Co., VA
Died: Oct 19, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
Buried: - Turner Cem., Bassett, VA
Spouse: Lera Mae Turner (1919-2008)
Marr: Dec 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Husband Stephen Daniel Dodson
Born: Sep 1857 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Josiah Dodson (1821- )
Mother: Jane Bray (1827- )
Marriage: Dec 1, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Susan M. Johnson
Born: Jun 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Asa Bell Dodson
Born: Aug 19, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1, 1951
Buried: - Dove Family Cemetery, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Jesse Lee Earles (1869-1943)
Marr: Nov 24, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Russell Lee Dodson
Born: Apr 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 14, 1964 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 14, 1964 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Spouse: Nora S. Unknown ( - )
Notes: Marriage (Susan M. Johnson):
He 24, she 20. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He's a farmer. S/o Josiah & Jane Dodson; D/o John & Martha Johnson. Marr. Dec. 1, 1881, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J.N. Bell.
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
Husband Richard Earles, Jr.
Born: Mar 25, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 8, 1986 - Leigh Mem. Hosp., Norfolk, VA
Buried: - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA
Father: Richard Earles, Sr. (1882-1965)
Mother: Mary Kate Trent (1880-1951)
Marriage: May 18, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Verlie Willie Dodson
Born: Oct 30, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 22, 1999 - Virginia Beach, VA
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Verlie Willie Dodson):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Husband William F. Dodson
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Abt 1833
Wife Frances J. Hagood
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Hagood (1784- )
Mother:
Children
1 M William Dodson
Born: 1843 - VA
Died:
Buried:
2 M Willis Dodson
Born: 1845 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Nancy Dodson
Born: 1847 - VA
Died:
Buried:
4 M John Dodson
Born: 1851 - VA
Died:
Buried:
5 M James Dodson
Born: 1853 - VA
Died:
Buried:
6 M George T. Dodson
Born: Apr 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Angeline Daniel (1861- )
Marr: Oct 26, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Frances Dodson
Born: 1858 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Husband William Henry Dodson
Born: Aug 11, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Oct 31, 1960 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Buried: Nov 2, 1960 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Marriage: Jan 9, 1901 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Addie Mae Vernon
Born: Apr 17, 1879 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Oct 11, 1953 - Leaksville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Oct 13, 1953 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Children
1 M Russell Clyde Dodson
Born: Mar 14, 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Aug 6, 1994 - NC
Buried: - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Spouse: Mary Frances Odell (1913-1980)
Marr: Mar 2, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Addie Mae Vernon):
Marr. Jan. 9, 1901, Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC, by J.J. Joyce, Min.
Husband William Thomas Dodson
Born: Feb 9, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Sep 2, 1965 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Joel Ellis Dodson (1872-1950)
Mother: Rosa Lee Jarrett (1876-1959)
Marriage: Aug 25, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lula Esther Odell
AKA: Laura
Born: Feb 14, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Sep 1, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Daniel Wilson Odell (1855-Bef 1920)
Mother: Julia Ann Austin (1857- )
Children
1 M Garnett Odell Dodson
Born: Sep 15, 1914 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jan 17, 1997 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Spouse: Garland Susie Haynes (1913-2000)
Marr: Apr 17, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Lorene Edith Dodson
Born: Sep 16, 1919 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 1999
Buried: - Garden Hills Cem., Opelika, AL
Spouse: Eulis Massey (1915-1974)
Marr: Nov 30, 1939 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Doris Lee Dodson
Born: Feb 8, 1922 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jan 22, 1988
Buried: - New Home Cem., Lottie, Baldwin Co., AL
Spouse: David Lee Hadley, Sr. (1920-1994)
Marr: Jul 16, 1946 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Evelyn Mae Dodson
Born: Jun 7, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Apr 7, 1998
Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
Spouse: Alan Hubert Crosby (1922-2021)
Marr: Aug 24, 1944 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Spouse: John Lawrence (Abt 1920- )
Marr: Dec 6, 1948 - Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL
5 F Alma Giles Dodson
Born: Aug 29, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Nov 16, 2017 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Spouse: Melvin Wesley Pritchett (1921-1965)
Marr: Apr 4, 1943 - York, York Co., SC
Spouse: Benjamin Harrison Wood, Jr. (1918-1991)
Marr: Feb 4, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Husband William Winfield Dodson
Born: Apr 1861 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Josiah Dodson (1821- )
Mother: Jane Bray (1827- )
Marriage: Abt 1885-1886
Wife Sarah J. McDaniel
Born: Aug 1853 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Percy Gordon Dodson
Born: Dec 22, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 25, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 27, 1949 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Spouse: Bertha A. Hall (1890-1953)
Marr: Abt 1907
2 M John James Dodson
Born: Sep 17, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 10, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Oct 12, 1956 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Spouse: Elice Smith ( - )
Marr: Aft Apr 16, 1910
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., VA
Marriage: 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
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.
Husband George Mitchell Doman
Born: Mar 22, 1934 - PA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: May 16, 1953 - Philadelphia, PA
Wife Peggy Ann Miles
Born: Mar 13, 1937 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Oren Linworth Miles (1916-1966)
Mother: Ida Lena McGuire (1916-1991)
Other Spouse: John Leonard Merriman (1935-2010) - Sep 28, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Peggy Ann Miles):
Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (John Leonard Merriman):
3d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by T. Pullin, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Husband Raymond Almond Domina
Born: Jan 17, 1918 - Greenville, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Died: Jan 3, 1996 - Hialeah, Miami-Dade Co., FL
Buried: - Florida National Cem., Bushnell, FL
Marriage: Apr 7, 1960 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ruth Elder Hundley
Born: Nov 17, 1927 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Feb 19, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 22, 1994 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Ralph Howard Hundley, Sr. (1900-1972)
Mother: Zela Mae Ludwick (1901-1964)
Other Spouse: Calvin Dillard Mangrum (1924-1989) - Sep 1, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Claud Swanson Scott (1929-2012) - Dec 17, 1963 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Elder Hundley):
2nd marr.; both prev. div.; Marr. by A. Pollard, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Calvin Dillard Mangrum):
Both single. He did textile work. Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Claud Swanson Scott):
Husband James Jeffrey Stanley
AKA: Jeff
Born: May 15, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 4, 1987 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: Swinfield David Stanley (1870-1927)
Mother: Kellie Rose Morris (1868-1953)
Marriage: Jun 4, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruth Evelyn Donaghy
Born: Sep 28, 1902 - Berks Co., PA
Died: Jun 22, 1985 - Hardy Ford, Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Evelyn Donaghy):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935", 4 June 1924, line 88: Jeff J. Stanley, 25, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., merchant, S/o S.D.& Kelly M. Stanley, married Evelyn E. Donaghy, 21, single, born Berks Co., Pa., resides Jacksonwald, Pa., D/o Jno. H. & Bertha Donaghy.
Husband Clarence Edward Woodahl
Born: Jun 8, 1908 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jun 30, 1969 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Jul 2, 1969 - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC
Father: James Edward Woodahl, Sr. (1883-1938)
Mother: Susan Esther Stratton (1889-1984)
Marriage: Jan 9, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Donaho
Born: Sep 14, 1917 - Kinston, Lenoir Co., NC
Died: Nov 26, 1998 - Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL
Buried: - Myrtle Hill Mem. Pk., Tampa, FL
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Donaho):
Both single. Marr. Jan. 9, 1934 in Henry Co., Va. Per his orig. marr. cert. to Effie Stone on Nov. 5, 1938, he was divorced.
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.
Husband Darro Henry Donahue
Born: 1895 - Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Nov 26, 1919 - Norfolk (city), VA
Wife Zora Dove
Born: 1896 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Dec 19, 1946 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC
Buried: Dec 21, 1946 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Alexander Monroe Dove (1863-Bef 1941)
Mother: Lucy Bett Hutson (1870-1962)
Children
Husband Harry Lee Haley
Born: Aug 21, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jun 5, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Marriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Mary Donahue
Born: 1919 - Salem, Essex Co., MA
Died: Bef Sep 24, 1963
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Mary Donahue):
Both single. He a receiving clerk. Marr. by C.G. Tusing, Min.
Husband George Donahue
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife Mary Catherine Sink
Born: Feb 8, 1874 - Brown Hill, VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: George E. Sink, Sr. (1846-1917)
Mother: Elizabeth Anne Thorp (1845-1917)
Children
Husband William Andrew Prince
AKA: Bill
Born: Feb 28, 1882 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died: Aug 5, 1921 - Coal Co., OK
Buried:
Father: Peter Prince (1833-1883)
Mother: Mary Ann Williams (1838-1916)
Marriage:
Wife Lucy Donaldson
Born: 1893
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Charlie William Prince
Born: Feb 4, 1911 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Callie Orlean Payton (1919- )
2 F Frances Prince
Born: 1913 - Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
3 F Margaret Prince
Born: Jun 18, 1916 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Leslie Snell ( - )
Spouse: William Baum ( - )
4 M Robert Prince
Born: 1918 - Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
5 M Roy Prince
Born: 1920
Died:
Buried:
Husband Anderson Donally
Born: 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Apr 20, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Ann Pace
AKA: Sally
Born: 1837 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Daniel Pace (1791-1880)
Mother: Serena Stultz (1814/1819- )
Children
1 M Thomas Jackson Donley
AKA: Jack
Born: Jan 31, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 15, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Spouse: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)
Marr: Mar 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
Husband William Henry Smith
Born: May 26, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Nov 24, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Amos-Smith Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
Father: William Otho Smith (1894- )
Mother: Mary Alice Amos (1892-1978)
Marriage: Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Addie Beverly Donavant
Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907- ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Addie Beverly Donavant):
Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Ralph Moir Thomas):
Both prev. div (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Marr. by J.E. King, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Otis Highfill):
Husband Ralph Moir Thomas
Born: May 17, 1929 - VA
Died: Feb 4, 1991
Buried:
Marriage: Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Addie Beverly Donavant
Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Other Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972) - Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907- ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Addie Beverly Donavant):
Both prev. div (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Marr. by J.E. King, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Henry Smith):
Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (William Otis Highfill):
Husband William Otis Highfill
Born: Cir 1907
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Addie Beverly Donavant
Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Other Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972) - Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Addie Beverly Donavant):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (William Henry Smith):
Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Ralph Moir Thomas):
Both prev. div (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Marr. by J.E. King, Min.
Husband Alexander Donavant
AKA: Alex
Born: Sep 14, 1891 - VA
Died: Feb 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James T. Donavant (1862/1863- )
Mother: Fannie Cobler (1863- )
Marriage: Mar 29, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Alice Thelma Weaver
Born: Jul 12, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 10, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Hairston Weaver (1875-1945)
Mother: Susan Ann Thomasson (1880-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Alice Thelma Weaver):
Husband John Warrior Marshall, Sr.
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Jun 30, 1849 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ann Elizabeth Donavant
AKA: Eliza
Born: 1832 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Thomas Donovant (1807- )
Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809- )
Children
1 M Thomas Thumb Marshall
Born: Nov 24, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 7, 1903
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Sarah E. Griggs (1854-1928)
Marr: Jan 9, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Dock Early Marshall
Born: Sep 18, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 9, 1926
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Sarah Jane Nunn (1856-1934)
Marr: Dec 18, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Ambrosia Marshall
Born: 1856 - VA
Died:
Buried:
4 F Susan J. Marshall
Born: May 28, 1859 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 19, 1944
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Robert Leake (1862- )
Marr: Oct 14, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Joseph Henderson Ashworth (1856-1911)
Marr: Dec 2, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Buford Luck Marshall
Born: Nov 1859 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Buried: Jan 5, 1937 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Virginia Nunn (1859-1936)
Marr: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Josephine G. Marshall
AKA: Josie
Born: Sep 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 27, 1944
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Spouse: Joseph Martin Doyle (1855-1940)
Marr: Dec 23, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
7 M John Warrior Marshall, Jr.
Born: Jan 22, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 7, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Lelia Clark (1874-1940)
Marr: Sep 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
8 M James Thomas Marshall
Born: May 24, 1866 - VA
Died: Apr 3, 1940
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
9 F Eliza Ann Marshall
AKA: Annie
Born: 1868 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Husband Arnold McKinley Donavant
Born: Apr 22, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 21, 2005 - Newport News (city), VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Marriage: Sep 13, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Alice Letitia Johnston
Born: Apr 23, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 20, 2001 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Alice Letitia Johnston):
Both single. He in the U.S. Army. Marr. by H.A. Gregory, Min.
Husband Calvin Parker Donavant
Born: Aug 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 2, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Marriage: Jul 31, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney
Born: Mar 22, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jul 18, 2016
Buried: Jul 20, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Claude Swanson Rigney (1891-1975)
Mother: Nannie Kate Maxey (1899-1978)
Children
1 M 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
Spouse: Ardie Lee Marlowe (1947-2019)
Marr: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney):
Both single, & worked for Jobbers Pants Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Husband David Willard Gunter
Born: Feb 23, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 6, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Ernest Lafayette Gunter, Sr. (1889-1961)
Mother: Lettie Elizabeth Hodges (1886-1955)
Marriage: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Christine Donavant
Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Christine Donavant):
Both single. He worked for the Orsenigo R.I. Furniture Factory & she for the Old Dominion Box Co. Marr. by J.R. Hollandsworth, Min.
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
Husband William Moses Wilson
Born: Jun 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew J. Wilson (1808/1810- )
Mother: Elizabeth P. Moore (1814- )
Marriage: Oct 16, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Eliza Ann Donavant
Born: Jun 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 1, 1931 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA
Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)
Children
1 M Russell Lee Wilson
Born: Sep 20, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 30, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jan 1, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Mattie Lee Grogan (1896-1990)
Marr: Feb 9, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
2 M George Douglas Wilson
Born: Jun 29, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 27, 1962 - Mayodan, NC
Buried: Mar 29, 1962 - Clear View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mayodan, NC
Spouse: Nannie Staples ( - )
Notes: Marriage (Eliza Ann Donavant):
Ttheir marriage record is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1", p. 128, line 84, 16 Oct. 1886: Wm. Wilson, 32, single, farmer, born/resides Henry Co., Va., S/o A. J. and E. Wilson, married E. Dunavant, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o G. W. & S. Dunavant.
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., VA
Spouse: 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.
Husband Ewell Clinton Donavant
Born: Apr 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 13, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Elizabeth Haynes
Born: Feb 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 25, 2010 - Collinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 29, 2010 - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Albert Green Haynes (1908-1963)
Mother: Ruby Belle Jarrett (1909-2001)
Children
1 M Roger Clinton Donavant
Born: 1950
Died: 1950
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
2 M Jerry McKinley Donavant
Born: Oct 16, 1952
Died: Jun 18, 1971
Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
3 F Patricia Ann Donavant
Born: 1955 - Albemarle Co., VA
Died: 1955
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Elizabeth Haynes):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she a box factory. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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, VA
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.
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.
Husband John Andrew Johnston
Born: Aug 15, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)
Marriage: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Gladys Lee Donavant
Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Other Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975) - Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M John Wayne Johnston
Born: Oct 4, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 26, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Aug 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Joseph Dale Johnston
Born: Jan 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
3 F Angie Kaye Johnston
Born: Feb 6, 1951 - VA
Died: Sep 14, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Buried: Sep 18, 2023 - Donovant Fam. Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Rufus Dwight Jackson (1947-2025)
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Donavant):
He 25, she 21. Both single, born Henry Co., Va., & worked in the textile industry. S/o William Thomas Johnston & Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes; D/o Willie Jackson Donavant & Claudie Ethel Minter. Marr. May 29, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by H.A. Gregory, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Stuart Riddle):
He 43, she 35. Both wid. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Samuel George Thomas Riddle & Pearl Jane Martin; D/o William Jack Donavant & Claudia Ethel Minter. Marr. Jul. 11, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by S.R. Orrell, Min.
Husband Robert Stuart Riddle
Born: Mar 17, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Samuel George Thomas Riddle (1874-1941)
Mother: Pearl Jane Martin (1885-1980)
Marriage: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Gladys Lee Donavant
Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Other Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Donavant):
He 43, she 35. Both wid. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Samuel George Thomas Riddle & Pearl Jane Martin; D/o William Jack Donavant & Claudia Ethel Minter. Marr. Jul. 11, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by S.R. Orrell, Min.
Notes: Marriage (John Andrew Johnston):
He 25, she 21. Both single, born Henry Co., Va., & worked in the textile industry. S/o William Thomas Johnston & Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes; D/o Willie Jackson Donavant & Claudie Ethel Minter. Marr. May 29, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by H.A. Gregory, Min.
Husband John Ramsey McGuire
AKA: Johnny
Born: Aug 28, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 10, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elijah Franklin McGuire, Jr. (1873-1929)
Mother: Pricie Mae Barrow (1882-Aft 1971)
Marriage: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Goldie Gertrude Donavant
Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Children
1 F Carolyn Sue McGuire
Born: May 20, 1948 - VA
Died: Dec 9, 2024 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Goldie Gertrude Donavant):
He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked at American Furniture Co. S/o Elijah McGuire & Mae Barrow; D/o Willie Jack Donavant & Claudia Minter. Marr. May 25, 1946 in Martinsville, Va., by S.C. Holton, Min.
Husband Herbert Claiborne Donavant
AKA: Doc
Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Marriage: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Thelma Elizabeth McGuire
Born: Feb 2, 1924 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 27, 2013 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jan 30, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Franklin McGuire (1897-1972)
Mother: Mildred Elizabeth Richardson (1902-1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Thelma Elizabeth McGuire):
This is from the Marriage License. It's presumed they married on the same date as their license, but it could have been the next day or shortly thereafter.
Husband Herbert Haley Donavant
Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
Marriage: Jun 21, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Lorraine Morelock
Born: 1930-1931 - Akron, Summit Co., OH
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lorraine Morelock):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a student nurse. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
Husband Hobart Hubert Donavant
Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 9, 1956
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Marriage: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Frances Hodges
Born: Nov 7, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 10, 1993
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Henry Addison Hodges (1869-1930)
Mother: Algie Nora Haley (1876-1973)
Children
1 F Christine Donavant
Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Spouse: David Willard Gunter (1916-1977)
Marr: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
2 M James Addison Donavant
Born: Oct 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jun 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Wilda Joan Cross (1930-2000)
Marr: Aug 20, 1953 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Edgar Daniel Donavant
Born: Nov 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 29, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Annie Mae Ashby (1930-2008)
Marr: Feb 4, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Herbert Haley Donavant
Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
5 M Lewis Wilton Donavant
Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Hodges):
Husband John Washington Donavant
Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Marriage: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Letitia Pearl Minter
Born: Feb 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 1920
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Laurel Park, VA
Father: Drewry Thomas Minter (1856-1938)
Mother: Roxie Anna Thomasson (1862-1948)
Children
1 F Mildred Era Donavant
Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. (1914-1976)
Marr: Sep 15, 1932
Notes: Marriage (Letitia Pearl Minter):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics Marriage Records, Henry Co., 1874-1935", no pg or ln #, 2 April 1913: John W. Dunnavant, age 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, R.R. Fireman, S/o J.J. & J. Dunnavant, married Pearl Minter, age 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, daugjter of D.T. & Roxie Minter.