James Douglas Joyce and Mary Etta Mays
Husband James Douglas Joyce
Born: Aug 1, 1934 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Rufus William Joyce (1912-1981) Mother: Elsie Turner (1915-1993)
Marriage: Oct 9, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Mary Etta Mays
Born: May 12, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 15, 2022 - Magnolia Manor Assisted Living, Smithfield, VA Buried: Nov 18, 2022 - Roach Family Cemetery, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thalmer Odell Mays (1913-2009) Mother: Nannie Mae Dalton (1917-2011)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Etta Mays):
James Douglas Joyce and Gizelle Forziata
Husband James Douglas Joyce
Born: Aug 1, 1934 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Rufus William Joyce (1912-1981) Mother: Elsie Turner (1915-1993)
Marriage: Jul 24, 1970 - Virginia Beach (City), VA
Wife Gizelle Forziata
Born: Sep 7, 1945 - Italy, Europe Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gizelle Forziata):
He once div., she single. Marr. by M.J. Hughes, Min.
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James Dudley Joyce and Vivian Helen Wilson
Husband James Dudley Joyce
Born: Nov 22, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1969 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: George Cabell Joyce (1880-1953) Mother: Alice Susan Clark (1886-1967)
Marriage: Apr 2, 1942 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Vivian Helen Wilson
Born: Cir 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Edward Dorsey Wilson (1880-1961) Mother: Mary Lillian Gauldin (1891-1969)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vivian Helen Wilson):
Both single. He a soldier. Marr. by B.H. Martin, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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James Francis Joyce and Sue Carroll Tyree
Husband James Francis Joyce
Born: Jan 20, 1941 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 8, 1983 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Apr 12, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Sue Carroll Tyree
Born: May 18, 1948 - Roanoke Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Daniel Stuart Martin - Sep 8, 1967 - Franklin Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sue Carroll Tyree):
He once div., she wid. Marr. by P.E. Ingram, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Daniel Stuart Martin):
Both single, & worked for a telephone company. Marr. by C.E. Turner, Min.
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James Garfield Joyce and Mary Lola Taylor
Husband James Garfield Joyce
Born: Sep 18, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 20, 1977 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Alexander Joyce, Jr. (1842- ) Mother: Louisa M. Shaffer (1847- )
Marriage: Jan 3, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Lola Taylor
Born: Jun 23, 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 1977 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Children
1 M George Alexander Joyce
Born: May 20, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Irene Virginia Shropshire (1915-2010) Marr: May 20, 1936 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lola Taylor):
James Harold Joyce and Frances Elaine Rea
Husband James Harold Joyce
Born: Jun 5, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2005 - Hampton (city), VA Buried: - Peninsula Mem. Pk., Newport News, VAMarriage: Aft 1960
Wife Frances Elaine Rea
Born: Oct 6, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 17, 2018 Buried: May 21, 2018 - Peninsula Mem. Pk., Newport News, VA
Father: Joseph Henry Rea (1905-1991) Mother: Zera Elizabeth Letitia Marlowe (1908-1994)
Children
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James Leonard Joyce, Sr. and Dorothy Stegall
Husband James Leonard Joyce, Sr.
AKA: Jim Born: Apr 17, 1931 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 19, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Leonard Joyce, Sr. (1901-1983) Mother: Queenie Rosamond Martin (1906-1984)
Marriage: Jul 2, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Stegall
Born: Sep 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 21, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 24, 2013 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Tommie Joe Stegall, Sr. (1897-1990) Mother: Annie Tom Wade (1895-1987)
Other Spouse: Charlie Pete Hairfield (1943-2014) - Mar 27, 1964 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Stegall):
Both single. He a furniture worker. Marr. by C.W. Reed, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Charlie Pete Hairfield):
He single, she once div. He worked for American Furniture Co. & she for Old Dominion Box Co. Marr. by R.W. Bowles, Min.
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James Leonard Joyce, Sr. and Edith Irene Sheppard
Husband James Leonard Joyce, Sr.
AKA: Jim Born: Apr 17, 1931 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 19, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Leonard Joyce, Sr. (1901-1983) Mother: Queenie Rosamond Martin (1906-1984)
Marriage: Jul 4, 1963 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Edith Irene Sheppard
Born: Jul 3, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 2001 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edith Irene Sheppard):
Both once div. He a truck driver for Doyle Ready Mix & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by L.L. Cass, Min.
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James Leonard Joyce, Sr. and Elsie Jane Self
Husband James Leonard Joyce, Sr.
AKA: Jim Born: Apr 17, 1931 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 19, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Leonard Joyce, Sr. (1901-1983) Mother: Queenie Rosamond Martin (1906-1984)
Marriage: May 31, 2003 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elsie Jane Self
Born: Oct 2, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 2011 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Nov 21, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Maston Self, Sr. (1877-1956) Mother: Pearl Elizabeth Wood (1892-1984)
Other Spouse: John James Talbert, Jr. (1927-1989) - Mar 24, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (John James Talbert, Jr.):
Both single. He a bookkeeper for Watts Gas Co. & she did clerical work for Fibre Board Co. Marr. by L.R. Brougham, Min.
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James Roscoe Joyce and Nellie Jean Carmine
Husband James Roscoe Joyce
AKA: Buck Born: Aug 4, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 10, 1977 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Price UMC Cem, Price, NCMarriage: Sep 18, 1953 - Gloucester Co., VA
Wife Nellie Jean Carmine
Born: Apr 18, 1934 - Gloucester Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nellie Jean Carmine):
Both single. He a mechanic at a ship yard & she a student nurse. Marr. by C.A. Kirby, Min.; Div. Gloucester Co., Va.
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James Roscoe Joyce and Jeanetta Albertine Manley
Husband James Roscoe Joyce
AKA: Buck Born: Aug 4, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 10, 1977 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Price UMC Cem, Price, NCMarriage: Mar 29, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Jeanetta Albertine Manley
AKA: Abbie Born: Dec 25, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 29, 2018 - UNC-Rockingham Health Care, Eden, NC Buried: Jun 2, 2018 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Albert Lee Manley (1894-1967) Mother: Eva Agnes Collins (1900-1974)
Other Spouse: Gabriel Franklin Thomas (1920-2004) - Nov 22, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jeanetta Albertine Manley):
Marr. by A.C. Elliott, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Gabriel Franklin Thomas):
Marr. by B.L. Holliman, Sr., Min.
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James William Joyce and Hazel Maxine Koger
Husband James William Joyce
Born: Jul 18, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 13, 2001 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John William Joyce (1888-1947) Mother: Mattie Lee Morris (1890-1968)
Marriage: Sep 14, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Hazel Maxine Koger
Born: Mar 16, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 16, 2009 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jasper Koger (1896-1972) Mother: Berta Mae Hutchinson (1896-1968)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hazel Maxine Koger):
Both single. He worked for the Fieldale Cotton Mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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John Felix Joyce and Carrie Lee Moore
Husband John Felix Joyce
Born: Jul 15, 1878 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 17, 1950 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 19, 1950 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Nov 10, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Carrie Lee Moore
Born: Sep 30, 1882 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 24, 1966 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 26, 1966 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Thomas Clay Moore (1842-1898) Mother: Lucy Ann Patterson (1855-1928)
Children
1 M John Luther Joyce
Born: Oct 4, 1903 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 1981 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 27, 1981 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Lillian Catherine Via (1911-2013) Marr: Feb 11, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Robert Thomas Joyce
AKA: Tommie Born: Aug 3, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 16, 1980 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Minnie Leah Manley (1904-1975) Marr: Dec 19, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Mamie Joyce
Born: 1908 - NC Died: Buried:
4 F Ethel Joyce
Born: 1911 - NC Died: Buried:
5 M Walter Daniel Joyce, Sr.
Born: Dec 17, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 26, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Beatris Overby (1920-1987) Marr: Oct 11, 1940 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
6 F Hilda Martin Joyce
Born: Oct 4, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 18, 1980 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 20, 1980 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
Notes: Marriage (Carrie Lee Moore):
John H. Joyce, Sr. and Josephine Martin
Husband John H. Joyce, Sr.
Born: 1894 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: Martin Luther Joyce (1849/1851- ) Mother:
Marriage: Jan 12, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Josephine Martin
AKA: Josie Born: 1888 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Gertrude Joyce
Born: 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Edgar Durham (1904- ) Marr: Sep 15, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Martha E. Joyce
Born: 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
3 M Leslie L. Joyce
Born: 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
4 F Irene Alice Joyce
AKA: Reene Born: Dec 16, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 15, 2004 - Creedmoor, Granville Co., NC Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Benjamin Cecil Nuckols (1905-1981)
5 F Minnie S. Joyce
AKA: Mickey Born: 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
6 M John H. Joyce, Jr.
AKA: Johnnie Born: Jul 1, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 4, 1936 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 5, 1936
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John Henry Joyce and Lucy Jane Joyce
Husband John Henry Joyce
Born: Oct 16, 1864 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1927 Buried: - Joyce Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: William S. Joyce (1835- ) Mother: Caroline Matilda Daniel (1839-1887)
Marriage: Oct 16, 1890 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lucy Jane Joyce
Born: Nov 28, 1874 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1945 Buried: - Joyce Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Robert H. Joyce (1854- ) Mother: Matilda Margaret Hundley (1856- )
Other Spouse: John William Hundley (1873-1944) - Jan 18, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Robert E. Joyce
Born: Aug 1891 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M John Everett Joyce
Born: Sep 27, 1894 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mattie Lillie Gravely (1898- ) Marr: Sep 8, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Lemuel Warford Joyce
AKA: Lemly Born: Mar 1896 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lucy Mattie Wray (1897- ) Marr: Apr 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Carrie Ethel Joyce
Born: Aug 12, 1898 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 5, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Harbour Martin (1894-1982) Marr: Jun 11, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Virginia Mae Joyce
AKA: Virgie Born: May 12, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 10, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Carroll Dewitt Whitlow (1888-1936) Marr: Sep 5, 1917 - Henry Co., VASpouse: John Robert Wade (1883-1952) Marr: Mar 27, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Annie Dell Joyce
Born: Jul 12, 1903 - VA Died: Jul 9, 1971 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: John Wade Koontz (1900-1977) Marr: May 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Madeline Lee Joyce
AKA: Mattie Born: Mar 3, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 1997 Buried: - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VASpouse: Walter Efford Spencer (1899-2002) Marr: Jul 24, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Henry Clyde Joyce
Born: Dec 16, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Addie Geneva Pace (1909-2004) Marr: Dec 24, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
9 F Myrtle Joyce
Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
10 M Clarence Joyce
Born: Jul 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Jane Joyce):
From the book by Eunice B. Kirkman, Compiled by O.E. Pilson, Editor: "Patrick Co., Va., Marriages, 1875-1900", page 106, 16 Oct. 1890: John Henry Joyce, 24, born Patrick Co., Va., S/o William & Matilda Joyce, married Lucy Jane Joyce, 16, born Patrick Co., Va., D/o Robert H. & Margaret Joyce. Note: Her 2d marriage transcription record shows she born Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (John William Hundley):
John Luther Joyce and Lillian Catherine Via
Husband John Luther Joyce
Born: Oct 4, 1903 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 1981 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 27, 1981 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Felix Joyce (1878-1950) Mother: Carrie Lee Moore (1882-1966)
Marriage: Feb 11, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillian Catherine Via
Born: Mar 27, 1911 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 27, 2013 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jul 28, 2013 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Pinkard Via (1864-1925) Mother: Betty Ruth Via (1877-1958)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lillian Catherine Via):
He 23 & she 21. Both single, and born Rockingham Co., NC. S/o John F. & Joyce & Carrie Lee; D/o John P. Via & Bettie Ruth Via.
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John M. Joyce and Lucy Ann Patterson
Husband John M. Joyce
Born: Nov 18, 1867 - NC Died: Nov 3, 1924 - Mayodan, NC Buried: - Patterson Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: Abt Jan 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Ann Patterson
Born: Dec 19, 1868 - VA Died: May 31, 1923 - Mayodan, NC Buried: Jun 1, 1923 - Patterson Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: John H. Patterson (1832-1897) Mother: Phebe Ellen Smith (1843-1933)
Children
1 F Elizabeth Ethel Joyce
Born: Dec 26, 1897 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 3, 1978 - Mayodan, NC Buried: - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NCSpouse: Thomas Everett Myers (1889-1948) Marr: Jun 13, 1915 - Mayodan, NC
2 F Janie Ellen Joyce
Born: Apr 8, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 8, 1960 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 10, 1960 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
3 M John H. Joyce
AKA: Johnnie Born: Jun 1, 1902 - Mayodan, NC Died: Dec 9, 1921 - Mayodan, NC Buried: - Patterson Cem., Ridgeway, VA
4 F Annie M. Joyce
Born: Feb 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Patterson Cem., Ridgeway, VA
5 M George Roscoe Joyce
Born: Mar 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Patterson Cem., Ridgeway, VA
6 M James T. Joyce
AKA: Jim Born: Jul 5, 1909 - NC Died: Nov 1, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 3, 1972 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
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John W. Joyce and Sarah Elizabeth Spencer
Husband John W. Joyce
Born: Nov 1879 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 1927 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Abraham Lee Joyce (1847- ) Mother: Susan Elizabeth Spencer (1850- )
Marriage: Mar 7, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Sarah Elizabeth Spencer
AKA: Sallie Born: Aug 23, 1882 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: May 15, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Elizabeth Spencer):
John Wallace Joyce and Barbara Ann Gallagher
Husband John Wallace Joyce
Born: Dec 12, 1933 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 17, 2001 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: - Cremated
Father: Robert Thomas Joyce (1905-1980) Mother: Minnie Leah Manley (1904-1975)
Marriage: Dec 20, 1953 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Barbara Ann Gallagher
Born: 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
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John William Joyce and Mattie Lee Morris
Husband John William Joyce
Born: Jun 8, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 8, 1947 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Samuel William Joyce (1862-1932) Mother: Alice Frances Pritchett (1871-1949)
Marriage: Sep 26, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mattie Lee Morris
Born: Feb 16, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 25, 1968 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Walter Carroll Morris (1858-1951) Mother: Mary Jane Eggleston (1860-Bef 1902)
Children
1 F Helen Lee Joyce
Born: Aug 1, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 6, 1999 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 8, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Hoyte Itaska Gilbert (1907-1978) Marr: Nov 24, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Alice Lillian Joyce
Born: 1913 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Marion Joyce
Born: 1917 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Beulah M. Joyce
Born: 1920 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M James William Joyce
Born: Jul 18, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 13, 2001 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Hazel Maxine Koger (1927-2009) Marr: Sep 14, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 M Haney Joyce
Born: 1926 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Eugene Blanton Joyce
AKA: Jake Born: Aug 21, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 13, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lois Geneva Reynolds (1932-1999) Marr: Dec 10, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Lee Morris):
Joseph Elmer Joyce and Georgia Louise Toler
Husband Joseph Elmer Joyce
Born: Sep 20, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 2008 Buried: - Bowen Family Cem., Craig Co., VA
Father: James Fred Joyce (1894-1975) Mother: Nannie Lelia Daniel (1891-1964)
Marriage: Aug 1, 1953 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Georgia Louise Toler
Born: Jun 2, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 2003 Buried: - Bowen Family Cem., Craig Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Georgia Louise Toler):
Both single, & school teachers. Marr. by C.J. Barnwell, Min.
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Joshua L. Joyce and Bettie J. Via
Husband Joshua L. Joyce
Born: Apr 1856 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 9, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Bettie J. Via
Born: Feb 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William B. Via (1844- ) Mother: Eliza E. Helms (1848- )
Children
1 M George Emmett Joyce, Sr.
Born: Oct 31, 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Lucy Belle Ramsey (1893- )
2 F Martha Jane Joyce
AKA: Mattie Born: Jun 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Noton Noah Ramsey (1888- ) Marr: Apr 13, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Lem P. Joyce
Born: Sep 1891 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Daniel J. Joyce
Born: Jan 1894 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M James W. Joyce
Born: Feb 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Curthbert Joyce
AKA: Curth Born: Apr 1898 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Lera Joyce
Born: 1900 - VA Died: Buried:
8 F May L. Joyce
Born: 1902 - VA Died: Buried:
9 M Irvin Joyce
Born: 1904 - VA Died: Buried:
10 F Ethel C. Joyce
Born: 1909 - VA Died: Buried:
11 F Elma Joyce
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Bettie J. Via):
George Morris Stewart, Sr. and Juanita Nadine Joyce
Husband George Morris Stewart, Sr.
Born: Apr 5, 1934 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 27, 2006 Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Dewey Stewart (1905-1994) Mother: Geneva Stowe Morris (1914-2011)
Marriage: Oct 27, 1954 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Juanita Nadine Joyce
Born: Mar 2, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 21, 2018 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: May 25, 2018 - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Cabell Joyce (1880-1953) Mother: Alice Susan Clark (1886-1967)
Children
1 M George Morris Stewart, Jr.
AKA: Mike Born: Mar 22, 1957 - Ventura Co., CA Died: Jan 27, 2014 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Juanita Nadine Joyce):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she worked in a hosiery mill. Marr. by J.B. Crouch, Min.
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Robert Lee Draper, Jr. and Judy Joyce
Husband Robert Lee Draper, Jr.
Born: Sep 8, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Robert Lee Draper, Sr. (1921-1997) Mother: Katherine Theodora Alexander (1921-1977)
Marriage: Abt 1995
Wife Judy Joyce
Born: Jul 3, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 2022 Buried: Mar 17, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
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Julian Edward Joyce and Charley Arland Smith
Husband Julian Edward Joyce
Born: May 8, 1931 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Nov 11, 1992 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:
Father: Edward Lee Joyce (1906- ) Mother: Nancy Virginia Minter (1909- )
Marriage: May 8, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Charley Arland Smith
Born: May 14, 1934 - Bath Co., VA Died: Apr 29, 1991 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Woodland Ch. Cem., Bath Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Charley Arland Smith):
Both single. He did sawmill work. Marr. by W.M. Norment, Jr., Min.
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Charles William Philpott and Laura Frances Joyce
Husband Charles William Philpott
Born: May 17, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1960 - Spencer (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 31, 1960 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: James H. Philpott (1831- ) Mother: Letitia Ramsey (1842- )
Marriage: Sep 16, 1894 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Laura Frances Joyce
Born: Mar 23, 1879 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1959 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Aug 22, 1959 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Thomas Wootson Joyce (1860-1945) Mother: Virginia Margaret Frazier (1862-1952)
Children
1 F Lucy Myrtle Philpott
Born: Aug 3, 1899 - VA Died: Apr 6, 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Jesse Richard Murphy (1894-1983) Marr: Nov 15, 1916 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC
2 M Thomas Claude Philpott
Born: Jun 3, 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 1978 Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Elsie M. Nelson (1904-1951) Marr: May 16, 1925 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lou Emma Young (1912-1991) Marr: Dec 27, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Kate Bell Philpott
Born: Sep 13, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 6, 1985 - Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Vernon Hobson Nelson (1899-1977) Marr: Dec 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Milton Lester (Cir 1900- )
4 F Margaret Philpott
Born: Jul 22, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 13, 1996 - Patrick Co., VA Buried:Spouse: David Owen Rea (1911-1991) Marr: Feb 3, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Laura Frances Joyce):
Clyde Fletcher Patterson and Laura Virginia Joyce
Husband Clyde Fletcher Patterson
Born: Nov 28, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 21, 1970 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Sep 23, 1970 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: David Jarrett Patterson (1896-1957) Mother: Maggie Ann O'Dell (1894-1944)
Marriage: May 27, 1944 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Laura Virginia Joyce
Born: Oct 2, 1927 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 27, 2014 Buried: Nov 29, 2014 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Children
1 M Stephen Darrell Patterson
AKA: Steve Born: Mar 5, 1951 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 18, 2020 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 21, 2020 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
2 M Gary Michael Patterson
Born: Jul 22, 1960 Died: Buried:
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Lemuel Warford Joyce and Lucy Mattie Wray
Husband Lemuel Warford Joyce
AKA: Lemly Born: Mar 1896 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Joyce (1864-1927) Mother: Lucy Jane Joyce (1874-1945)
Marriage: Apr 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Mattie Wray
Born: Apr 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Obadiah Bunker Wray (1860-1941) Mother: Minnie Dent (1870-Abt 1939)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Mattie Wray):
Raymond David Plybon and Lena Gray Joyce
Husband Raymond David Plybon
Born: 1908 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 2, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lena Gray Joyce
Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Fletcher Joyce (1880- ) Mother: Anna Lester (Abt 1882-Bef 1940)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lena Gray Joyce):
Leonard Lee Joyce, Sr. and Pauline Elizabeth Smith
Husband Leonard Lee Joyce, Sr.
Born: Apr 5, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1996 Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Samuel Jesse Joyce (1882-1975) Mother: Jessie Estelle Oakley (1882-1953)
Marriage: Nov 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Pauline Elizabeth Smith
Born: Jan 3, 1920 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 27, 2015 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Pauline Elizabeth Smith):
Both single, and marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Lawrence Lester Nester and Lillian Martenia Joyce
Husband Lawrence Lester Nester
Born: Oct 11, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 31, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Jul 4, 1940 - Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lillian Martenia Joyce
Born: Nov 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 11, 2013 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 13, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Andrew Joyce (1883-1970) Mother: Mattie Pearl Tilley (1893-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lillian Martenia Joyce):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by J.M. Nester, Min.
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Robert Marvin Turner and Lillie Hazel Joyce
Husband Robert Marvin Turner
Born: Jun 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Sidney Flemon Turner (1890-1969) Mother: Ora Myrtle Mason (1897-1992)
Marriage: Sep 13, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillie Hazel Joyce
Born: Dec 14, 1923 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 1998 Buried:
Father: Walter Cleveland Joyce (1884-1973) Mother: Ida Sue Hopkins (1885-1967)
Other Spouse: George Calvin Powers (1930-1984) - May 8, 1980 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lillie Hazel Joyce):
He 21, she 16. 1st marr. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o Sidney Turner & Ora Mason; D/o W.C. Joyce & Ida Hopkins. Marr. Sep. 13, 1940, Henry Co., Va. by B.H. Martin, Min. (Note: The orig. marr. cert. isn't clear concerning the location. License issued Patrick Co., Va., but the officiant, B.H. Martin, Min., writes they were married in "my store", and he lived in Bassett, Va., and his authority for marriage was in Henry Co., Va. The "B.H. Martin Store" goes back to 1812 in Patrick Co., Va., thus, probably there.)
Notes: Marriage (George Calvin Powers):
He 49, she 56. 2nd marr., & both prev. div. S/o George B. Powers & Erie Stanley; D/o Walter C. Joyce & Ida Sue Hopkins. Marr. May 8, 1980, Henry Co., Va., in a civil ceremony.
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George Calvin Powers and Lillie Hazel Joyce
Husband George Calvin Powers
Born: Dec 15, 1930 - VA Died: Mar 5, 1984 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VAMarriage: May 8, 1980 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillie Hazel Joyce
Born: Dec 14, 1923 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 1998 Buried:
Father: Walter Cleveland Joyce (1884-1973) Mother: Ida Sue Hopkins (1885-1967)
Other Spouse: Robert Marvin Turner (1921-2012) - Sep 13, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lillie Hazel Joyce):
He 49, she 56. 2nd marr., & both prev. div. S/o George B. Powers & Erie Stanley; D/o Walter C. Joyce & Ida Sue Hopkins. Marr. May 8, 1980, Henry Co., Va., in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Marvin Turner):
He 21, she 16. 1st marr. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o Sidney Turner & Ora Mason; D/o W.C. Joyce & Ida Hopkins. Marr. Sep. 13, 1940, Henry Co., Va. by B.H. Martin, Min. (Note: The orig. marr. cert. isn't clear concerning the location. License issued Patrick Co., Va., but the officiant, B.H. Martin, Min., writes they were married in "my store", and he lived in Bassett, Va., and his authority for marriage was in Henry Co., Va. The "B.H. Martin Store" goes back to 1812 in Patrick Co., Va., thus, probably there.)
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Louie Washington Joyce and Nannie Sue Tuggle
Husband Louie Washington Joyce
Born: Oct 18, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 1955 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 27, 1955 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Robert H. Joyce (1854- ) Mother: Matilda Margaret Hundley (1856- )
Marriage: Dec 26, 1917 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Nannie Sue Tuggle
AKA: Susie Born: Jun 12, 1901 - Stella, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: William James Tuggle (1857-1948) Mother: Lou Ellen Hagood (1866-1965)
Children
1 F Mary Edith Joyce
Born: Mar 13, 1919 - VA Died: Jan 27, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: James Moir Wray (1911-1998) Marr: 1935
2 M Dolphus Lee Joyce
Born: Oct 22, 1921 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Myrtle Sue Setliff (1929-2007) Marr: Jul 9, 1944 - York, York Co., SCSpouse: Dora Jane Turner (1910- ) Marr: Jul 29, 1973 - SC
3 F Ilda Virginia Joyce
Born: Jul 29, 1923 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 2, 2016 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 5, 2016 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Duell Woodrow Mitchell (1909-1999) Marr: Abt 1942
4 F Geneva Dove Joyce
Born: Feb 26, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 2023 - Landmark Center, Stuart, VA Buried: Sep 14, 2023 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
5 F Annie Bea Joyce
Born: Mar 14, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 2018 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Sep 5, 2018 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
6 M William Robert Joyce
Born: Sep 23, 1937 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 2024 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 19, 2024 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
7 M Ronald Gale Joyce
Born: Mar 9, 1948 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 5, 2014 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Sep 8, 2014 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
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Abram Thomas Purdy and Louisa Virginia Joyce
Husband Abram Thomas Purdy
Born: Feb 1, 1859 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 1942 Buried: - Purdy-Wagoner Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
Father: John James Purdy, Sr. (1830-Bef 1871) Mother: Martha Susanna Spencer (1832-1929)
Marriage: Nov 27, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Louisa Virginia Joyce
Born: May 1859 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William S. Joyce (1835- ) Mother: Caroline Matilda Daniel (1839-1887)
Children
1 F Sarah Lula Purdy
Born: Aug 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Joshua James Hopkins (1879- ) Marr: Mar 20, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA
2 F Maggie E. Purdy
Born: Feb 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Louisa Virginia Joyce):
William Henry Vernon and Lucie Elizabeth Joyce
Husband William Henry Vernon
Born: Oct 12, 1896 - Mayodan, NC Died: Sep 16, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Aft Jun 5, 1917
Wife Lucie Elizabeth Joyce
Born: Dec 23, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1987 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ayersville BC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Benjamin Everett Ramsey (1881-1966) - Jun 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Elijah Edward Kingry (Cir 1885- ) - Jun 10, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Richard Eldridge Eggleston (1901-1985) - Apr 10, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucie Elizabeth Joyce):
On his WWI draft card, signed Jun. 5, 1917, he was single.
Notes: Marriage (Benjamin Everett Ramsey):
He once wid., she once div. He a farmer. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Elijah Edward Kingry):
He once wid., she twice div. He a merchant & she a practical nurse. Marr. by R.J. Barber, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Richard Eldridge Eggleston):
He twice wid. & she thrice wid. He a farmer & she worked in a grocery store. Marr. by L. Wingfield, Min.
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Benjamin Everett Ramsey and Lucie Elizabeth Joyce
Husband Benjamin Everett Ramsey
Born: Jul 4, 1881 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 1966 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - B.E. Ramsey Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Haley Witcher Ramsey (1846-1928) Mother: Gilly Coleman Davis (1851- )
Marriage: Jun 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucie Elizabeth Joyce
Born: Dec 23, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1987 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ayersville BC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: William Henry Vernon (1896-1977) - Aft Jun 5, 1917
Other Spouse: Elijah Edward Kingry (Cir 1885- ) - Jun 10, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Richard Eldridge Eggleston (1901-1985) - Apr 10, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucie Elizabeth Joyce):
He once wid., she once div. He a farmer. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Henry Vernon):
On his WWI draft card, signed Jun. 5, 1917, he was single.
Notes: Marriage (Elijah Edward Kingry):
He once wid., she twice div. He a merchant & she a practical nurse. Marr. by R.J. Barber, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Richard Eldridge Eggleston):
He twice wid. & she thrice wid. He a farmer & she worked in a grocery store. Marr. by L. Wingfield, Min.
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Elijah Edward Kingry and Lucie Elizabeth Joyce
Husband Elijah Edward Kingry
Born: Cir 1885 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 10, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lucie Elizabeth Joyce
Born: Dec 23, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1987 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ayersville BC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: William Henry Vernon (1896-1977) - Aft Jun 5, 1917
Other Spouse: Benjamin Everett Ramsey (1881-1966) - Jun 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Richard Eldridge Eggleston (1901-1985) - Apr 10, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucie Elizabeth Joyce):
He once wid., she twice div. He a merchant & she a practical nurse. Marr. by R.J. Barber, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Henry Vernon):
On his WWI draft card, signed Jun. 5, 1917, he was single.
Notes: Marriage (Benjamin Everett Ramsey):
He once wid., she once div. He a farmer. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Richard Eldridge Eggleston):
He twice wid. & she thrice wid. He a farmer & she worked in a grocery store. Marr. by L. Wingfield, Min.
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Robert Hill Koger, Jr. and Lucille Joyce
Husband Robert Hill Koger, Jr.
AKA: Bob Born: Abt 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Robert Hill Koger, Sr. (1876-1950) Mother: Mary Alice Burge (1888-1958)
Marriage: Aug 30, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucille Joyce
Born: Abt 1915 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Bobbie Jean Koger
Born: Jan 14, 1937 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 7, 2025 Buried: Mar 13, 2025 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Billy Green Joyce (1933-2022) Marr: Jun 3, 1955 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Lucille Joyce):
He 22, she 19. 1st marr. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o Robert H. Koger & Mary Alice Burge; D/o P.E. Joyce & Minnie I. Wright. Marr. Aug. 30, 1934, Henry Co., Va.
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Daniel Webster Watkins and Lucy Ann Joyce
Husband Daniel Webster Watkins
Born: Apr 5, 1861 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 15, 1937 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Peter Daniel Watkins (1829-1903) Mother: Sarah Jane Amos (1835-1926)
Marriage: Apr 4, 1886 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lucy Ann Joyce
AKA: Lou Born: Jun 15, 1864 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 1946 Buried: - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Robert Troy Watkins
Born: Dec 1887 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Pearl Joyce Watkins
Born: Feb 22, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 1975 Buried:Spouse: William Perry Barnes (1884-1964) Marr: Jan 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Ruby M. Watkins
Born: May 7, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 31, 1956 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Arthur Francis Smith (1886-1960) Marr: Jul 24, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Aubrey Lee Watkins
AKA: Bud Born: Aug 22, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 1957 Buried: - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Claudie Ethel Smith (1898-1993) Marr: May 4, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Hobson Curtis Watkins
Born: Apr 11, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 26, 1978 Buried: - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
6 M Ben H. Watkins
Born: Apr 22, 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1946 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 18, 1946 - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
7 F Grace J. Watkins
AKA: Gracie Born: 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Ann Joyce):
Gideon Alexander Martin and Lucy Fannie Joyce
Husband Gideon Alexander Martin
Born: Dec 19, 1845 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 15, 1926 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Jan 17, 1926
Father: Abraham Martin (1819- ) Mother: Eliza J. Moore (1820- )
Marriage: Dec 16, 1868 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lucy Fannie Joyce
Born: 1851 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Thomas Martin
Born: Bet Dec 1869 and Jan 1870 - NC Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Fannie Joyce):
Walter James Price, Sr. and Lucy Virginia Joyce
Husband Walter James Price, Sr.
Born: 1919 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lucy Virginia Joyce
Born: Nov 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 4, 2014 - FL Buried: May 8, 2014 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: James Andrew Joyce (1883-1970) Mother: Mattie Pearl Tilley (1893-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Virginia Joyce):
Both single. He a laborer. Marr. by A.E. Estall, Min.
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Sidney Walker Martin and Lula Myrtle Joyce
Husband Sidney Walker Martin
Born: Dec 15, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 11, 1966 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 13, 1966 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Henry Thomas Martin (1853-1927) Mother: Nancy Jane Rea (1862-1912)
Marriage: Aug 13, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Lula Myrtle Joyce
Born: Nov 27, 1906 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 26, 1988 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Children
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Walter Efford Spencer and Madeline Lee Joyce
Husband Walter Efford Spencer
Born: Oct 27, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VAMarriage: Jul 24, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Madeline Lee Joyce
AKA: Mattie Born: Mar 3, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 1997 Buried: - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VA
Father: John Henry Joyce (1864-1927) Mother: Lucy Jane Joyce (1874-1945)
Children
1 F Delavinia Joyce Spencer
AKA: Dee Born: Mar 26, 1923 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 2, 2018 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA Buried: Jun 6, 2018 - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VASpouse: Clarence William Covington (1919-1998) Marr: Mar 26, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Paul Spencer
Born: 1925 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M John Howard Spencer
Born: Dec 18, 1926 Died: Feb 2, 1927 Buried: - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VA
4 M Rudolph Hammond Spencer
AKA: Rudy Born: Aug 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 27, 2002 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VASpouse: Kathryn Ann Wooldridge (1932- ) Marr: Jun 1, 1951 - Washington, DC
5 M Ralph Pinkney Spencer
Born: Dec 29, 1935 Died: Feb 1, 1936 Buried: - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VA
6 M Frank Dwight Spencer
Born: Jan 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 15, 2015 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 15, 2015 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
7 F Martha Jane Spencer
Born: Mar 21, 1939 - VA Died: Jan 12, 2025 Buried: - CrematedSpouse: Jesse Irvin Shumate, Jr. (1932-2025) Marr: Jun 24, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Notes: Marriage (Madeline Lee Joyce):
Greely Ambrose Martin and Mamie Perkins Joyce
Husband Greely Ambrose Martin
Born: Nov 16, 1902 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 27, 1990 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Jul 11, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mamie Perkins Joyce
Born: May 23, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 7, 1993 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Lee Joyce (1867-1943) Mother: Lucy Anne Kelley (1880- )
Children
1 F Doris Marie Martin
Born: Nov 11, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 9, 1997 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Richard Elwood Craig (1938-2014) Marr: Jan 26, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Perkins Joyce):
James David Keffer and Margaret Marie Joyce
Husband James David Keffer
Born: Jan 9, 1926 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA Died: Jan 27, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Abt 1945
Wife Margaret Marie Joyce
Born: Aug 13, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Oscar Reeves Joyce (1906- ) Mother: Dorothy Deloise Wimbish (1907- )
Children
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Alexander Henderson Vernon and Martha Anne Joyce
Husband Alexander Henderson Vernon
Born: Jun 11, 1871 - NC Died: Sep 20, 1950 Buried: - Ayersville BC Cem., Rockingham Co., NCMarriage: Jan 9, 1890 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Martha Anne Joyce
Born: Dec 20, 1871 Died: Nov 9, 1935 Buried: - Glenn's Chapel, Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
Children
1 F Lillie Gertrude Vernon
Born: Nov 25, 1896 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Jesse Powell Shaffer (1891-1975) Marr: Jan 24, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
2 M Otis Lee Vernon, Sr.
Born: 1904 Died: 1981 Buried: - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Willie Elmer Brown (1905-1999) Marr: Sep 8, 1923 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
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William Alexander Vernon and Martha Ellen Joyce
Husband William Alexander Vernon
Born: Mar 15, 1848 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 22, 1941 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Alexander Joyce Cem., Spencer, VAMarriage: Nov 13, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Ellen Joyce
Born: Apr 23, 1850 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 8, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Buried: - Alexander Joyce Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Alexander Joyce, Sr. (1812- ) Mother: Mary E. Taylor (1817- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Ellen Joyce):
He 25, she 23. Both single. He born Stokes Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. S/o Richard & Nancy Vernon; D/o Alex & Mary E. Joyce. Marr. Nov. 13, 1873 in Henry Co., Va.
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James Otis Purdy and Martha Gertrude Joyce
Husband James Otis Purdy
Born: Aug 18, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 23, 2007 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 26, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 21, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Gertrude Joyce
Born: Aug 20, 1926 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 20, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 23, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Leonard Joyce, Sr. (1901-1983) Mother: Queenie Rosamond Martin (1906-1984)
Children
1 M James Michael Purdy
Born: Mar 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha Gertrude Joyce):
Both single. He worked for American Furniture Co. & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Noton Noah Ramsey and Martha Jane Joyce
Husband Noton Noah Ramsey
Born: Jan 7, 1888 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Woodson Ramsey (1863-1933) Mother: Mary Drucilla Bassett (1864-1950)
Marriage: Apr 13, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Jane Joyce
AKA: Mattie Born: Jun 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joshua L. Joyce (1856- ) Mother: Bettie J. Via (1868- )
Children
1 F Mary Ailys Ramsey
Born: 1911 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Pauline Janet Ramsey
Born: Jan 27, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 26, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 31, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lloyd William Wells (1910-1981) Marr: May 15, 1937 - Roanoke (city), VA
3 M Noton Nevil Ramsey
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Lonis Ramsey
Born: 1927 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Lois Ramsey
Born: 1927 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Joyce):
William Everette Webster and Martha Jane Joyce
Husband William Everette Webster
Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Walter W. Webster (1872- ) Mother: Kate Boaz (1874- )
Marriage: Jul 4, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Martha Jane Joyce
Born: 1910 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: William Fletcher Joyce (1880- ) Mother: Anna Lester (Abt 1882-Bef 1940)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Joyce):
William Quince Morris and Martha Lelia Joyce
Husband William Quince Morris
AKA: Willie Born: Jan 20, 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 28, 1967 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Carroll Morris (1858-1951) Mother: Mary Jane Eggleston (1860-Bef 1902)
Marriage: Nov 15, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Lelia Joyce
AKA: Lou Born: Feb 23, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 1951 Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Bailey Joyce (1870- ) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Stegall (1876- )
Children
1 M Thomas Edward Morris
Born: Oct 20, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 1998 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Daisy Eunice Stovall (1922-2008) Marr: Dec 24, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Willa Dean Morris
Born: Jul 18, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 14, 2024 Buried: Feb 19, 2024 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: David G. Hanby (1925-2016) Marr: Sep 12, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Lelia Joyce):
Martin J. Joyce and Sarah Ann Roberts
Husband Martin J. Joyce
Born: 1805 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 1839 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Sarah Ann Roberts
AKA: Sallie Born: 1823 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 M James R. Joyce
Born: 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Nancy Joyce
Born: 1842 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Martha Susan Joyce
AKA: Molly Born: Dec 20, 1845 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1902 Buried: - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Thomas Pinkney Cox (1842-1928) Marr: Dec 26, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Lucinda Joyce
Born: 1846 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M William Joyce
Born: 1848 - VA Died: Buried:
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Martin Luther Joyce
Husband Martin Luther Joyce
Born: 1849-1851 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M John H. Joyce, Sr.
Born: 1894 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Josephine Martin (1888- ) Marr: Jan 12, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
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George Andy Wood and Mary E. Joyce
Husband George Andy Wood
Born: Abt 1876 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Feb 5, 1902 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Joyce
Born: Dec 1883 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Abraham Lee Joyce (1847- ) Mother: Susan Elizabeth Spencer (1850- )
Children
1 F Mary Sue Wood
Born: Abt 1909 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James Teamon Weaver, Sr. (1906-1994) Marr: Nov 4, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Joyce):
Both single.
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