Clyde Blane Stowe and Shirley Ann Proffitt
Husband Clyde Blane Stowe
Born: Dec 30, 1933 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 18, 2013 - Piney Forest Health Care Center, Danville, VA Buried: Mar 21, 2013 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John Blaine Stowe (1893-1959) Mother: Hettie Jane Powell (1894-1937)
Marriage: Jul 16, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Shirley Ann Proffitt
Born: Jan 7, 1936 - Hemphill, WV Died: May 7, 1997 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirley Ann Proffitt):
He 43, she 41. 2nd marr., both prev. div. He born Va. & she in WV. S/o John Blaine Stowe & Hattie Mae Powell; D/o Walte Conley Proffitt & Ella Smith. Marr. by W.C. Mauldin, Min.
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G.T. Provence and Nancy E. Sullivan
Husband G.T. Provence
Born: 1848 - AL Died: Buried:Marriage: May 20, 1876 - Van Zandt Co., TX
Wife Nancy E. Sullivan
Born: 1862 - Van Zandt Co., TX Died: Buried:
Father: Andrew P. Sullivan (1825-1901) Mother: Zella C. Fuller (1824-1892)
Children
1 M James N. Provence
Born: 1879 Died: Buried:
2 F Minnie Provence
Born: 1881 Died: Buried:
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Charlie Lee Pruitt and Annie Elizabeth Pruett
Husband Charlie Lee Pruitt
Born: Sep 10, 1899 - NC Died: Nov 2, 1985 - South Boston, Halifax Co., VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VAMarriage: Sep 24, 1920 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Annie Elizabeth Pruett
Born: Sep 3, 1905 - NC Died: Dec 23, 1987 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Father: Robert William Pruett (1855-1925) Mother: Martha Ann Frances Brown (1861- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Elizabeth Pruett):
He 21, she 15. S/o John & Fannie Pruett; D/o R.W. & Annie Pruett. Marr. Sep. 24, 1920 in Reidsville, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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Carl Preston Pruett and Ella Frances Stultz
Husband Carl Preston Pruett
Born: Jun 15, 1922 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Jul 18, 2006 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:Marriage: Aft 1975
Wife Ella Frances Stultz
Born: Apr 4, 1922 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Jan 15, 2010 - FL Buried: Jan 20, 2010 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
Father: Archer McKinney Stultz (1888-1944) Mother: Alice Odell Day (1899-1973)
Other Spouse: James William Cooper (Abt 1922- ) - Dec 9, 1941 - Boones Mill, VA
Other Spouse: Cecil Burnette Firebaugh (1906-1968) - 1957-1968
Other Spouse: Edward Catholic Leighton (1916- ) - Jul 30, 1968 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Children
Notes: Marriage (James William Cooper):
Both 19, single, & born Roanoke, Va. He worked in aircraft. S/o James O. Cooper & Ola Bradley; D/o Archer Stultz & Alice Day. Marr. in Boones Mill, Va., Min.; Div. Roanoke, Va. Note: Orig. marr. cert. has marr. Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Va., but orig. div. cert. has Roanoke, Va. Orig. prop. place was Roanoke, but minister's return shows Boones Mill, and states that only auth. to marry in Franklin Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Edward Catholic Leighton):
His 2nd & her 3rd marr. Div. Roanoke, Va.
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Dr., David Franklin Pruett and Dorothy Annette Slayton
Husband Dr., David Franklin Pruett
Born: Oct 7, 1928 - Landis, Rowan Co., NC Died: Dec 15, 2021 Buried: - Signal Hill Mem. Park, Hanover, VAMarriage: Aug 6, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Dorothy Annette Slayton
Born: Jul 1, 1929 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 15, 2022 Buried: Mar 25, 2022 - Signal Hill Mem. Park, Hanover, VA
Father: Jesse Shackleford Slayton (1899-1968) Mother: Eva Belle McMillan (1902-1988)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Annette Slayton):
Both 20. S/o Robb L. & Lucille Pruett; D/o Jesse & Eva Slayton. Marr. by J.H. Reinhert, Min.
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Willie Ferdinand Pruett and Bettie Peal Shelton
Husband Willie Ferdinand Pruett
Born: Jul 9, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 5, 1966 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oak Grove Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VAMarriage: Sep 17, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Bettie Peal Shelton
Born: Jan 2, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 31, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Other Spouse: Sidney Martin Mills (1883-1930) - 1904
Other Spouse: John Fulton Wells (1879-1940) - Jun 22, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bettie Peal Shelton):
He once wid., she twice (her prev. husb. was a Wells). Marr. by J.G. Houck, Min.
Notes: Marriage (John Fulton Wells):
John Thomas Pruit and Rachel Adeline Wylie
Husband John Thomas Pruit
Born: 1812 - Anderson Co., TN Died: Abt 1900 - Kickapoo, TX Buried:
Father: David Prewitt (1783-Abt 1867) Mother: Charlotta Daugherty (1795-Abt 1867)
Marriage: Abt 1835 - Benton, Conway Co., AR
Wife Rachel Adeline Wylie
Born: Mar 16, 1817 - Franklin, Macon Co., AL Died: Mar 4, 1897 - Henderson Co., TX Buried:
Children
1 F Martha Jane Pruit
Born: Jul 25, 1837 - Benton, Conway Co., AR Died: Dec 19, 1890 - Kickapoo, TX Buried:
2 M James L. Pruit
Born: Aug 6, 1839 - Benton, Conway Co., AR Died: Jan 25, 1876 - Forestburg, Montague Co., TX Buried:
3 M Samuel Thomas Pruit
Born: 1841 - Benton, Conway Co., AR Died: Apr 28, 1906 - Lea Co., NM Buried:
4 F Nancy Adeline Pruit
Born: 1841 - Benton, Conway Co., AR Died: 1926 Buried:
5 M John Dave Pruit
Born: Apr 30, 1850 - Benton, Conway Co., AR Died: Feb 20, 1933 - Causey, Roosevelt Co., NM Buried:Spouse: Nannie Elizabeth Curry (1853-1937) Marr: Oct 20, 1873 - Tarrant Co., TX
6 F Sarah Emmeline Pruit
AKA: Sallie Born: Jun 24, 1853 - Benton, Conway Co., AR Died: Apr 5, 1932 - Henderson Co., TX Buried:
7 F Amanda A. Pruit
Born: Jan 15, 1856 - Kickapoo, TX Died: Aug 13, 1879 - Kickapoo, TX Buried:
8 U Marion C. Pruit
Born: Mar 10, 1858 - Kickapoo, TX Died: Apr 22, 1938 Buried:
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Thaddeus Lawrence Wyatt and Ada Minnie Pruitt
Husband Thaddeus Lawrence Wyatt
Born: May 16, 1880 - Roanoke Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1927 - Northfork, McDowell Co., WV Buried: Feb 12, 1927 - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VA
Father: William Henry Wyatt (1858-1941) Mother: Lauretta Jane Lovell (1863-1943)
Marriage: Jul 6, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ada Minnie Pruitt
Born: Sep 10, 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 20, 1966 Buried: - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VA
Children
1 F Laura Mae Wyatt
Born: May 19, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1990 Buried: - Wyatt Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Everett Elton Janney (1903-1962) Marr: May 30, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Bessie Gertrude Wyatt
Born: Nov 9, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 24, 1999 Buried:Spouse: John Marshall Byrd (1903-1952) Marr: Oct 27, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Allie Irene Wyatt
Born: Sep 15, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 1998 Buried: - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VASpouse: George Arthur Ferguson (1905- ) Marr: Dec 30, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Edna Beatrice Wyatt
Born: Sep 7, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 1, 1989 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Thomas Edward Young (1913-1981) Marr: Dec 16, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
5 M James T. Wyatt
AKA: Jim Born: 1915 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Daniel W. Wyatt
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Minnie Lee Wyatt
Born: Jan 14, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 2010 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: Feb 23, 2010 - Wyatt Fam. Cem., Stanleytown, VASpouse: Floyd Willis Hunt (1913-2006) Marr: Oct 19, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ada Minnie Pruitt):
He 22 & she 17. Both single. He born Roanoke Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o W.H. & L.J. Wyatt; D/o Jack & L. Pruitt. Marr. Jul. 6, 1902 in Henry Co., Va.
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Albert Lee Pruitt and Emma G. Shelton
Husband Albert Lee Pruitt
AKA: Buck Born: Jul 20, 1930 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 14, 2000 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VAMarriage: Sep 22, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Emma G. Shelton
Born: Nov 25, 1932 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 14, 2014 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jan 15, 2014 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Alfred Nathan Shelton, Jr. (1903- ) Mother: Mary Lillie Roberts (1905- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Emma G. Shelton):
Both single. He a farmer. Lic. issued Sep. 21, 1949, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marr. by R.M. Brewer, Min.
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Richard Dale Hankins, Jr. and Amy Rena Pruitt
Husband Richard Dale Hankins, Jr.
Born: Jul 25, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 17, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Amy Rena Pruitt
Born: Aug 16, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Berkley Linberg Pruitt and Poppie Lee Rigney
Husband Berkley Linberg Pruitt
Born: May 27, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 8, 1982 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: - Adkins Cem. 1, Callands, VA
Father: Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Pruitt (1896-1966)
Marriage: Nov 14, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Poppie Lee Rigney
Born: Sep 22, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 2016 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Feb 8, 2016 - Adkins Cem. 1, Callands, VA
Father: Mother: Bertha Rigney ( - )
Other Spouse: Marion Shelton Allen (1928-2011) - Aug 16, 1985 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Poppie Lee Rigney):
He 19 & she 22. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Cliff Pruitt & Sarah (Pruitt) Pruitt; D/o No legal father & Berta Rigney. Marr. Nov. 14, 1946 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Marion Shelton Allen):
He 56, she 54. His 1st marr., her 2nd, she once wid. S/o Harry Edward Allen & Ada Shelton; D/o Unknown father & Bertha Rigney. Marr. Aug. 16, 1985, Pittsylvania Co., Va., in a civil ceremony.
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Rossie Buster Williford, Sr. and Beulah Elizabeth Pruitt
Husband Rossie Buster Williford, Sr.
Born: Oct 11, 1915 - Sampson Co., North Carolina Died: Jun 15, 1979 - Roanoke Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VAMarriage: Jul 13, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Beulah Elizabeth Pruitt
Born: Mar 17, 1917 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 3, 2003 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC
Father: Elijah Jackson Pruitt (1873-1940) Mother: Lula L. Booker (1884-1968)
Children
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Bobby Gene Pruitt and Patricia Marie Shumate
Husband Bobby Gene Pruitt
Born: Aug 8, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 14, 2024 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jul 17, 2024 - Pruitt-Harris-Stegall Family Cemetery, Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Pruitt (1909-1983) Mother: Martha Susan Stegall (1901-1970)
Marriage: Oct 6, 1961 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Patricia Marie Shumate
Born: Sep 4, 1941 - Grayson Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Patricia Marie Shumate):
Both 20 & single. He born Henry Co., Va.; she Grayson Co., Va. He worked for W.M. Bassett Furn. Co.; she Sale Knitting Mill. Marr. Oct. 6, 1961, Axton, Va., by R.E. Brown, Min.
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Bobby Gene Pruitt and Fannie Ann Walker
Husband Bobby Gene Pruitt
Born: Aug 8, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 14, 2024 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jul 17, 2024 - Pruitt-Harris-Stegall Family Cemetery, Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Pruitt (1909-1983) Mother: Martha Susan Stegall (1901-1970)
Marriage: Feb 28, 1976 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Fannie Ann Walker
Born: Jul 19, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Edward Walker (1908-1981) Mother: Mary Love Rigney (1906-1976)
Other Spouse: James Buford Riddle (1924-1982) - Jun 25, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Robert Filmore Rumley (1937-1973) - Nov 28, 1970 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Ann Walker):
He 34 & she 48. His 2nd marr. (div.); her 3rd (div. a Rumley). S/o Joe Pruitt & Martha Sue Stegall; D/o Jim Ed Walker & Mary Love Rigney. Marr. Feb. 28, 1976, Henry Co., Va., by W.M. Clark, Jr., Min.; Div. Apr. 26, 1982, Henry Co., Va. (14 years his senior).
Notes: Marriage (James Buford Riddle):
Both single. He a farmer. Lic. issued Jun. 24, 1944, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. She granted the divorce due to constructive desertion (sep. Aug. 3, 1966); two minor children.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Filmore Rumley):
He single, she once div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; he was 10 years younger than Fannie.
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Dewey Ray Williams and Brenda Barbara Pruitt
Husband Dewey Ray Williams
Born: Jun 24, 1944 - Williamsburg, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 15, 2001 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried:Marriage: Aug 26, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Brenda Barbara Pruitt
Born: Nov 2, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 23, 2024 - Ancora Compassionate Care, Reidsville, NC Buried: Nov 26, 2024 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: James Edward Pruitt (1919-2007) Mother: Ethel Mae Jones (1920-2010)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Brenda Barbara Pruitt):
He 17, she 19. Both single. S/o C.H. Williams & Mary Griffin Williams; D/o J.E. Pruitt & Ethel Jones Pruitt. Marr. Aug. 26, 1961 in the parsonage, Leaksville, NC, by J.E. Croft, Min.
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Woodrow Stanley Blackwell and Brenda Barbara Pruitt
Husband Woodrow Stanley Blackwell
Born: Jul 1, 1945 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Brenda Barbara Pruitt
Born: Nov 2, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 23, 2024 - Ancora Compassionate Care, Reidsville, NC Buried: Nov 26, 2024 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: James Edward Pruitt (1919-2007) Mother: Ethel Mae Jones (1920-2010)
Other Spouse: Dewey Ray Williams (1944-2001) - Aug 26, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dewey Ray Williams):
He 17, she 19. Both single. S/o C.H. Williams & Mary Griffin Williams; D/o J.E. Pruitt & Ethel Jones Pruitt. Marr. Aug. 26, 1961 in the parsonage, Leaksville, NC, by J.E. Croft, Min.
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Robert Thomas Wilson and Cecil Pruitt
Husband Robert Thomas Wilson
Born: Mar 18, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 13, 1965 - Cabarrus Hosp., Concord, NC Buried: Mar 16, 1965 - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NCMarriage: Aug 28, 1937 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
Wife Cecil Pruitt
Born: Dec 23, 1920 - NC Died: Aug 21, 1977 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Aug 24, 1977 - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
Father: Joseph M. Pruitt (1876-1943) Mother: Georgia Lee Hankins (1882-1964)
Other Spouse: Worth Ervin Sheppard (1930-1989) - Jul 27, 1950 - Gilmer, Guilford Co., NC
Children
1 M James Edward Wilson
Born: Oct 20, 1938 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 2017 Buried: - Quantico Nat. Cem., Quantico, VASpouse: Mary Frances Griffis (1937-2014) Marr: May 17, 1965 - Stafford, Stafford Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Cecil Pruitt):
He 22, she 18. S/o Archie & Annie Wilson; D/o Joe & Georgia Pruitt. Marr. in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Worth Ervin Sheppard):
He 21, she 29. S/o W.A. & Carry Shepherd; D/o Joe & Georgia Pruitt. Marr. by W.C. Adkinson, Min.
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Worth Ervin Sheppard and Cecil Pruitt
Husband Worth Ervin Sheppard
Born: Feb 3, 1930 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Dec 29, 1989 - FL Buried: - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NCMarriage: Jul 27, 1950 - Gilmer, Guilford Co., NC
Wife Cecil Pruitt
Born: Dec 23, 1920 - NC Died: Aug 21, 1977 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Aug 24, 1977 - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
Father: Joseph M. Pruitt (1876-1943) Mother: Georgia Lee Hankins (1882-1964)
Other Spouse: Robert Thomas Wilson (1910-1965) - Aug 28, 1937 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cecil Pruitt):
He 21, she 29. S/o W.A. & Carry Shepherd; D/o Joe & Georgia Pruitt. Marr. by W.C. Adkinson, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Thomas Wilson):
He 22, she 18. S/o Archie & Annie Wilson; D/o Joe & Georgia Pruitt. Marr. in a civil ceremony.
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Charlie Willard Pruitt, Sr. and Martha Jane Terrell
Husband Charlie Willard Pruitt, Sr.
Born: Sep 3, 1896 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 11, 1973 Buried: - Bethel UMC Cem., Pelham, NC
Father: Robert William Pruett (1855-1925) Mother: Martha Ann Frances Brown (1861- )
Marriage: Jun 12, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Martha Jane Terrell
Born: Abt 1892 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Charlie Willard Pruitt, Jr.
Born: Mar 30, 1922 - Caswell Co., NC Died: May 2, 2000 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Mary Ellen Dix (1918-2005) Marr: Nov 23, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Charlotte Ann Tate (1935-2015) Marr: Dec 15, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Virgie Mae Pruitt
Born: Jul 28, 1924 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC Died: Jan 28, 1952 - Dan River Twsp., Caswell Co., NC Buried: Jan 30, 1952 - Caswell Co., NCSpouse: Frederick Frank Weaver (1913-1952) Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M Presley William Pruitt
AKA: Pres Born: Mar 1, 1926 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Dec 1, 1993 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC Buried: - Pelham UMC Cem., Pelham, NCSpouse: Margaret Frances Wallace (1929-1998) Marr: Sep 29, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Terrell):
He 20, she 25. S/o R.W. & Martha Pruett; D/o Mat. & Mary Terrell. Marr. Jun. 12, 1917 in Reidsville, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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Charlie Willard Pruitt, Jr. and Charlotte Ann Tate
Husband Charlie Willard Pruitt, Jr.
Born: Mar 30, 1922 - Caswell Co., NC Died: May 2, 2000 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charlie Willard Pruitt, Sr. (1896-1973) Mother: Martha Jane Terrell (Abt 1892- )
Marriage: Dec 15, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Charlotte Ann Tate
Born: Dec 2, 1935 - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 2015 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jan 13, 2015 - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Other Spouse: Dewey Thomas Raynor (1936-2013) - Jun 19, 1954 - Halifax Co., VA
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Charlotte Ann Tate):
He 44, she 31. 2nd marr. (both prev. div.). He born Caswell Co., NC & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a textile worker & she a clerk. S/o Charlie Pruitt & Martha Terrrel; D/o Willie Tate & Mildred McGregor. Marr. Dec. 15, 1966 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by R.L. Hall, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Dewey Thomas Raynor):
Both 18, single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a saw mill worker. S/o Clarence P. Raynor & Rosa Hardy; D/o Willie Tate & Mildred McGregor. Marr. Jun. 19, 1954 in Halifax Co., Va. (not stated town or county; div. specifies county), by R.P. Thompson, Min.; Div. Dec. 12, 1966 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Clarence D. Pruitt and Elsie Mae Stout
Husband Clarence D. Pruitt
Born: Sep 9, 1911 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 26, 1942 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: Apr 28, 1942 - Proximity Cem., Greensboro, NC
Father: Elijah Jackson Pruitt (1873-1940) Mother: Lula L. Booker (1884-1968)
Marriage: Feb 9, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elsie Mae Stout
Born: 1914 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elsie Mae Stout):
Curtis Pruitt and Tressie May Rigney
Husband Curtis Pruitt
Born: Oct 29, 1921 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Aug 6, 1998 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Bef 1956
Wife Tressie May Rigney
Born: 1935 Died: Buried:
Father: George Washington Rigney (Cir 1910- ) Mother: Roxie Lou Jackson (1914-1985)
Children
1 F Kathy May Pruitt (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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Curtis Grant Pruitt and Brenda Mae McBride
Husband Curtis Grant Pruitt
Born: Aug 1, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 18, 2021 - UNC-Rockingham Hospital, Eden, NC Buried: Mar 22, 2021 - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Garnett Pruitt (1914-1996) Mother: Oretha Myrtle Harris (1925-2007)
Marriage: Jan 17, 1964 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Brenda Mae McBride
Born: Jan 17, 1945 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Edward McBride (1907-1978) Mother: Lucille Deborah Burton (1917-1990)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Brenda Mae McBride):
Both single. He worked for Pulaski Furniture Co. & she for Walker Knitting Co. Marr. by R.E. Brown, Min.
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James Addison Wilson and Ellen Pruitt
Husband James Addison Wilson
Born: Apr 23, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 10, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Joseph Lee Allen Wilson (1880-1951) Mother: Mollie Kate Bray (1890-1963)
Marriage: Dec 16, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ellen Pruitt
Born: Apr 13, 1917 - NC Died: May 20, 1977 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: May 22, 1977 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
1 F Betty Joan Wilson
Born: May 1, 1938 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 18, 2024 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 22, 2024 - Meadow View Meth. Ch. Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Arthur Franklin Barham (1946-2005) Marr: 1976
Notes: Marriage (Ellen Pruitt):
He 21, she 18. He born Sandy River, Va. & she Draper, NC. S/o J.L. Wilson & Mollie Bray; D/o John Pruitt & Annie Powell.
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Samuel Doyle Walker and Gilley Pruitt
Husband Samuel Doyle Walker
AKA: Doy Born: May 10, 1873 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 28, 1966 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 30, 1966 - Rockingham Co., NCMarriage: Jul 17, 1900 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Gilley Pruitt
Born: May 5, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 15, 1961 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 18, 1961 - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC
Father: Henry Pruitt (1848- ) Mother: Almira Gauldin (1849- )
Children
1 M Arthur Walker
Born: Mar 9, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 22, 1973 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Aug 24, 1973 - Caswell Co., NCSpouse: Mary Sue Crowder ( - )
2 M Luther Ward Walker
Born: May 8, 1904 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 3, 1974 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 5, 1974 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Ella Louise East (1914-2002) Marr: Jan 12, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Lena Kate Walker
Born: Jan 10, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 5, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NCSpouse: Posey Lee Finney (1897-1979) Marr: Apr 21, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Omie Vera Walker
Born: Jul 5, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1987 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Sep 9, 1987 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: James Foster Overton (1907-1972) Marr: Sep 1, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M Willie Lee Walker
Born: Mar 18, 1910 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 20, 1991 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Eden, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Rachel C. Carter ( - )
6 F Anna Walker
Born: 1912 - NC Died: Buried:
7 F Mary Virginia Walker
Born: Dec 15, 1913 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 23, 2000 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Chesley Roland Overby, Sr. (1912-1973) Marr: Mar 31, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
8 M Abner Henry Walker
Born: Feb 3, 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 7, 1998 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NCSpouse: Elma May Parsons (1917-2006) Marr: Oct 9, 1936 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
9 F Bessie Walker
Born: 1919 - NC Died: Buried:
10 M Joe Walker
Born: 1921 - NC Died: Buried:
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Henry Harvey Pruitt and Anna Eliza Terry
Husband Henry Harvey Pruitt
Born: Abt 1864 Died: May 29, 1945 - Wayne Co., WV Buried: - Pruitt Family Cem., Crum, WVMarriage: Jul 23, 1885 - Bland Co., VA
Wife Anna Eliza Terry
AKA: Annie Born: Oct 19, 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1938 - Wayne Co., WV Buried: - Pruitt Family Cem., Crum, WV
Father: James Milton Terry (1840- ) Mother: Martha J. Hundley (1844-1933)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Anna Eliza Terry):
He 21, she 17. S/o Henry P. & Mary E. Pruett; D/o James Milton & Martha Terry. Marr., Bland Co., Va.
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Edward Waller Richardson and Ida Jane Pruitt
Husband Edward Waller Richardson
AKA: Eddie Born: Nov 2, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 14, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 15, 1946 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Father: James Edward Richardson (1860-1902) Mother: Roxy Ann Stegall (1859- )
Marriage: Dec 16, 1905 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ida Jane Pruitt
Born: Jul 21, 1885 - VA Died: Feb 14, 1969 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Joseph T. Pruitt (1841- ) Mother: Martha Jane Kirks (1855- )
Children
1 F Martha Ann Richardson
Born: Mar 24, 1921 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 19, 1993 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Thomas Wise Hardie (1917-1994) Marr: Dec 24, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ida Jane Pruitt):
James Dabney Reynolds and Ida Susan Pruitt
Husband James Dabney Reynolds
Born: Jul 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 12, 1931 - District Home, Chatham, Pittsylvaniqa Co., VA Buried: Nov 13, 1931 - Poorhouse Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Dabney Reynolds (1810- ) Mother: Mary A. Giles (1820- )
Marriage: Jul 31, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ida Susan Pruitt
Born: 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Irvin Addison Pruitt and Thelma Birta Rigney
Husband Irvin Addison Pruitt
AKA: Pete Born: May 21, 1918 - VA Died: Apr 5, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Adkins Cem., Worlds, VAMarriage: Jul 27, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Thelma Birta Rigney
Born: Jan 22, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Sep 2, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Edward Junior Hendricks (1930-2003) - Mar 18, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Ira Nichols (1909-1998) - Dec 9, 1982 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Shirley Olivia Pruitt
Born: Feb 5, 1943 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 29, 2018 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried:Spouse: Millard Edward Walker (1931-2016) Marr: Aug 10, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Roger Lee Pruitt
Born: Dec 25, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 2011 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Thelma Birta Rigney):
Both single. He worked at a saw mill. Marr. by J.B. Easley, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Edward Junior Hendricks):
2nd marr.; both prev. div.; Marr. by P.E. Ingram, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Ira Nichols):
His 2nd marr., her 3rd marr.; he a wid., she div.; Marr. by R.F. Moore, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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James Howard Pruitt and Minerva Virginia Stanley
Husband James Howard Pruitt
Born: Apr 26, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 28, 2018 - Cary, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VAMarriage: Nov 24, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Minerva Virginia Stanley
Born: May 4, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: William Thomas Stanley (1886-1968) Mother: Rosa Eleanor Hudson (1892-1950)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minerva Virginia Stanley):
Both single. He an electrician & she an inspector. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
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James Oliver Pruitt and Mary Alice Woody
Husband James Oliver Pruitt
AKA: Jim Born: Mar 22, 1920 Died: Jul 31, 1976 Buried: - Greenhills Memory Gdns., Claypool Hill, VAMarriage: 1954 - McDowell Co., WV
Wife Mary Alice Woody
Born: Nov 14, 1923 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Jul 3, 2003 Buried: - Greenhills Memory Gdns., Claypool Hill, VA
Father: Earnest Norman Woody, Sr. (1889-1982) Mother: Blanche McArthur Jarrett (1899-1950)
Children
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Jeffrey Dean Pruitt and Tania Nicole Mize
Husband Jeffrey Dean Pruitt
Born: Feb 26, 1967 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 29, 2020 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 2, 2020 - Woodland Cem., Madison, NCMarriage:
Wife Tania Nicole Mize
Born: 1968 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
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Joe Pruitt and Mary Ann Rakes
Husband Joe Pruitt
Born: Jun 22, 1909 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 17, 1976 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Rakes
Born: Sep 17, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 13, 1995 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Early Lawson (1896-1971) - 1923-1924
Other Spouse: Lewis Clayborne McDaniel (1907-1998) - Jun 26, 1985 - Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Rakes):
Both prev. wid. Marr. by B. Lawson, Min.
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John Abel Pruitt
Husband John Abel Pruitt
AKA: Abe Born: 1816-1830 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: May 8, 1852 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Sarah E. Pruett
Born: 1852 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M John Ephram Pruett
Born: 1854 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Hannah Pruett
AKA: Puss Born: Mar 1, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 M David Pruett
Born: 1858 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Hezekiah Pruitt
AKA: Hezzie Born: Jun 25, 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Sep 17, 1926 - Chaney Cem., Keeling, VASpouse: Virginia Ann Earp (1856-1926) Marr: Mar 23, 1897 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 M Prophet Pruett
Born: 1865 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Joseph Pruett
Born: 1867 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M William Pruett
Born: 1869 - VA Died: Buried:
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Joseph Pruitt and Martha Susan Stegall
Husband Joseph Pruitt
AKA: Joe Born: Jun 22, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1983 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VA
Father: James H. Pruitt (1889-Bef 1928) Mother: Elva Adkins (1893-1928)
Marriage: Jan 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Susan Stegall
AKA: Sue, Susie Born: Jul 23, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Thomas Washington Stegall, Jr. (1870-1957) Mother: Martha Susan Eggleston (1869-1937)
Other Spouse: Alonzo Livingston Harris (1892-1931) - Nov 21, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Vera Ann Pruitt
Born: Jun 10, 1939 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 7, 2023 Buried: Aug 9, 2023 - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Joe Billy Bowers, Jr. (1932-1994) Marr: Oct 2, 1970 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Bobby Gene Pruitt
Born: Aug 8, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 14, 2024 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jul 17, 2024 - Pruitt-Harris-Stegall Family Cemetery, Axton, Henry Co., VASpouse: Fannie Ann Walker (1927-2008) Marr: Feb 28, 1976 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Joan Akers (1938-2003) Marr: Jan 14, 1984 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Louise Deel (1940-2023) Marr: Aft Aug 7, 1987
Notes: Marriage (Martha Susan Stegall):
He single, she a wid.
Notes: Marriage (Alonzo Livingston Harris):
John Woodall and Judith Pruitt
Husband John Woodall
Born: 1779 - Buckingham Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James B. Woodall, Sr. (1739- ) Mother:
Marriage:
Wife Judith Pruitt
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Drury Woodall
Born: Died: Buried:
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Gary David Martin and Kathy May Pruitt
Husband Gary David Martin
Born: Aug 19, 1960 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Martin (1929-2005) Mother: Lois Marie Hairfield (1932-2020)
Marriage: Sep 30, 1978 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Kathy May Pruitt
Born: Oct 27, 1956 - VA Died: Jan 14, 2020 Buried: Jan 17, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Curtis Pruitt (1921-1998) Mother:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Kathy May Pruitt):
Both single. Marr. by E.L. Vaughan, Min.
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McKinley Wilson and Lillie Mae Pruitt
Husband McKinley Wilson
Born: Nov 19, 1912 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Died: May 20, 2001 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC Buried: May 22, 2001 - First Baptist Ch. Cem., Walnut Cove, NC
Father: James Andrew Wilson (1871-1956) Mother: Rebecca Elizabeth Martin (1872-1943)
Marriage: Oct 20, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lillie Mae Pruitt
Born: Jan 29, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 2011 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: - First Baptist Ch. Cem., Walnut Cove, NC
Children
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Larry Benny Thurman and Linda Gail Pruitt
Husband Larry Benny Thurman
Born: May 3, 1947 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: May 22, 1969 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Linda Gail Pruitt
Born: Jul 21, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 19, 2021 Buried:
Other Spouse: Dennis Vern Scearce (1950-2003) - Dec 26, 1978 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Linda Gail Pruitt):
1st marr. for both (incorrect, it was her 2nd marr., prev. married to a Ragsdale). Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.; This orig. marr. cert. spells her middle name as Gale, while her 3rd orig. spells it Gail (Gale is usually the masculine spelling).
Notes: Marriage (Dennis Vern Scearce):
2nd marr. He div. Oct. 15, 1974 & she div., Dec. 20, 1978. Marr. by B.W. Scearce, Sr., Min. Note: Oddly, they have an earlier orig. marr. cert. showing marr. Aug. 19, 1977, Danville, & her 2d marr. was to Gaston Lee Ragsdale, Jr., in 1975. Referring to her orig. div. cert. of Dec. 20, 1978, the Aug. 19, 1977 marriage was illegal, as well as her marriage to Gaston in 1975, because she wasn't divorced from Larry until Dec. 20, 1978. Three marriages are listed because no records voided them.
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Gaston Lee Ragsdale, Jr. and Linda Gail Pruitt
Husband Gaston Lee Ragsdale, Jr.
Born: Apr 28, 1953 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 16, 1975 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Linda Gail Pruitt
Born: Jul 21, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 19, 2021 Buried:
Other Spouse: Dennis Vern Scearce (1950-2003) - Dec 26, 1978 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Linda Gail Pruitt):
His 1st marr; her 2nd marr. (prev. div.). Marr. by H. Kaufmann, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Dennis Vern Scearce):
2nd marr. He div. Oct. 15, 1974 & she div., Dec. 20, 1978. Marr. by B.W. Scearce, Sr., Min. Note: Oddly, they have an earlier orig. marr. cert. showing marr. Aug. 19, 1977, Danville, & her 2d marr. was to Gaston Lee Ragsdale, Jr., in 1975. Referring to her orig. div. cert. of Dec. 20, 1978, the Aug. 19, 1977 marriage was illegal, as well as her marriage to Gaston in 1975, because she wasn't divorced from Larry until Dec. 20, 1978. Three marriages are listed because no records voided them.
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Dennis Vern Scearce and Linda Gail Pruitt
Husband Dennis Vern Scearce
Born: Sep 20, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 21, 2003 - Salem (city), VA Buried:
Father: Forest Washington Scearce (1909-1987) Mother: Ruby Annalee Cline (1915-2003)
Marriage: Dec 26, 1978 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Linda Gail Pruitt
Born: Jul 21, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 19, 2021 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Linda Gail Pruitt):
2nd marr. He div. Oct. 15, 1974 & she div., Dec. 20, 1978. Marr. by B.W. Scearce, Sr., Min. Note: Oddly, they have an earlier orig. marr. cert. showing marr. Aug. 19, 1977, Danville, & her 2d marr. was to Gaston Lee Ragsdale, Jr., in 1975. Referring to her orig. div. cert. of Dec. 20, 1978, the Aug. 19, 1977 marriage was illegal, as well as her marriage to Gaston in 1975, because she wasn't divorced from Larry until Dec. 20, 1978. Three marriages are listed because no records voided them.
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Lloyd Diamond Pruitt and Annie Mae Rice
Husband Lloyd Diamond Pruitt
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Annie Mae Rice
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Margaret Louise Pruitt
Born: 1923 - Halifax Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George Noel Shelhorse (1919-2009) Marr: Jan 15, 1938 - Halifax Co., VA
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George Noel Shelhorse and Margaret Louise Pruitt
Husband George Noel Shelhorse
Born: May 5, 1919 - Halifax Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 2009 - Linwood, Davidson Co., NC Buried:
Father: Chesley Martin Shelhorse (1868-1946) Mother: Rosa Anna Manning (1881-1975)
Marriage: Jan 15, 1938 - Halifax Co., VA
Wife Margaret Louise Pruitt
Born: 1923 - Halifax Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Lloyd Diamond Pruitt ( - ) Mother: Annie Mae Rice ( - )
Children
1 M George Franklin Shelhorse
Born: Sep 3, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 1993 - Seminole Co., Florida, USA Buried: - Florida National Cem., Bushnell, FL
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Louise Pruitt):
Both single. He a farmer. Lic. issued Jan. 15, 1938, Halifax Co., Va. Marr. by R. Bellwood, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was granted the divorce on the grounds of "a vincolo matrimony" (means a total release from all matrimonial bonds (never existed), (sep. 1942); two minor children.
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Stephen Allen Staples and Margie Anna Pruitt
Husband Stephen Allen Staples
Born: Dec 12, 1876 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Albert M. Staples (1853-1926) Mother: Susan A. Demeris Barker (1853- )
Marriage: Oct 12, 1912 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Margie Anna Pruitt
AKA: Annie Born: Jun 2, 1887 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Abel Pruitt (1816/1830- ) Mother: Mary Sue Hankins (1854- )
Other Spouse: Robert L. Dix (1879- ) - 1903
Children
1 F Annie Mae Staples
Born: Sep 6, 1913 - NC Died: Oct 24, 1988 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Carolina Biblical Gdns., Guilford Co., NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
2 F Ruby Gertrude Staples
Born: Feb 10, 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
3 F Hallie Staples
Born: Feb 26, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 9, 1921 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 10, 1921 - Spray Cem., Spray, NC
Notes: Marriage (Margie Anna Pruitt):
William A. Pulliam and Mary Pruitt
Husband William A. Pulliam
Born: Bet Apr 1870 and 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas J. Pulliam (1844- ) Mother: Julia A. Pulliam (1844- )
Marriage: Oct 7, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Pruitt
Born: 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Apr 18, 1932 Buried:
Children
1 M Edmund Lee Pulliam
AKA: Ed Born: Feb 22, 1902 - NC Died: Sep 16, 1959 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Elizabeth Irene Odell (1905-1988) Marr: 1925
2 M Billie Pulliam
Born: 1905 - NC Died: Buried:
3 M Silas Pulliam
Born: Dec 22, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 11, 1977 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Virginia Victoria Spencer (1922-1988) Marr: May 26, 1937 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Pruitt):
Joseph T. Tatum and Nancy Alice Pruitt
Husband Joseph T. Tatum
Born: Oct 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1943 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Dec 17, 1943 - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
Father: John T. Tatum (1835- ) Mother: Valera Ann Fuller (1839/1840- )
Marriage: Jun 19, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nancy Alice Pruitt
Born: Apr 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 1944 - District Home, Chatham, Pittsylvaniqa Co., VA Buried: Jan 11, 1944 - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
Children
Had no children
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Norris Milton Pruitt and Althea Lee Stewart
Husband Norris Milton Pruitt
Born: Aug 23, 1925 - Randolph Co., NC Died: Aug 23, 2003 Buried: - South Point UMC Cem., Belmont, NCMarriage: Aug 25, 1946 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Althea Lee Stewart
Born: Jul 29, 1929 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 9, 2013 - Lakewood Care Ctr., Denver, NC Buried: - South Point UMC Cem., Belmont, NC
Father: Harry Samuel Stewart, Sr. (1910-1955) Mother: Odessa Hankins (1910-2003)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Althea Lee Stewart):
He 21, she 18. Both of Draper, NC. S/o Earl E. & Iola W. Pruitt; D/o Harry S. & Odessa Stewart. Marr. Aug. 25, 1946, Draper, NC, by R.E. Hinshaw, Min.
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Samuel Clay Wilson and Ora Mae Pruitt
Husband Samuel Clay Wilson
Born: Aug 14, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 24, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Jessie Hannibal Wilson (1866-1952) Mother: Mary Edd Overton (1877-1951)
Marriage: May 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ora Mae Pruitt
Born: Jun 25, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1993 - Greensboro Gen. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Apr 1993 - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Jessie William Pruitt (1875-1943) Mother: Sallie Lue Jones (1880-1928)
Other Spouse: Jesse James Minter (1922-1961) - Oct 24, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Samuel Clay Wilson (1917-1979) - May 27, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Clyde Abner Richardson, Sr. (1909-1997) - Apr 11, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ora Mae Pruitt):
He 49, she 46. 2nd marr.; he div. & she wid. of Jesse James Minter. He managed the Boxwood Mag. Club & she a housewife. S/o Jessie Hann Wilson & Mollie Overton; D/o Jessie William Pruitt & Sallie Lou Jones. Marr. May 4, 1967, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by F.J. Wingfield, Sr., Min.; Div. Sep. 21, 1971 in Henry Co., Va. (Note: They remarried after his remarriage & div. from 1st wife Jessie Mae Barker. After he died, she marr. Clyde Abner Richardson in 1982.
Notes: Marriage (Jesse James Minter):
Both 21, single, & born Henry Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Jesse Thomas Minter & Lena Bray; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Jones. Marr. Oct. 24, 1942 in Axton, Henry Co., Va., by D.F. Roach, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Samuel Clay Wilson):
He 57 & she 54. His 4th & her 3rd (both prev. div.). S/o Jesse H. Wilson & Mollie Edd Overton; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Lou Jones. Marr. May 27, 1975 in Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Abner Richardson, Sr.):
He 72 & she 61. His 2nd (prev. wid., & her 3d marr. (prev. wid.). S/o Horatio Abner Richardson & Ula Jane Stultz; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Lou Jones. Marr. Apr. 11, 1982 in Martinsville, Va., by J.E. Pearson (sic), Min.
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Samuel Clay Wilson and Ora Mae Pruitt
Husband Samuel Clay Wilson
Born: Aug 14, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 24, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Jessie Hannibal Wilson (1866-1952) Mother: Mary Edd Overton (1877-1951)
Marriage: May 27, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ora Mae Pruitt
Born: Jun 25, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1993 - Greensboro Gen. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Apr 1993 - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Jessie William Pruitt (1875-1943) Mother: Sallie Lue Jones (1880-1928)
Other Spouse: Jesse James Minter (1922-1961) - Oct 24, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Samuel Clay Wilson (1917-1979) - May 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Clyde Abner Richardson, Sr. (1909-1997) - Apr 11, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ora Mae Pruitt):
He 57 & she 54. His 4th & her 3rd (both prev. div.). S/o Jesse H. Wilson & Mollie Edd Overton; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Lou Jones. Marr. May 27, 1975 in Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Jesse James Minter):
Both 21, single, & born Henry Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Jesse Thomas Minter & Lena Bray; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Jones. Marr. Oct. 24, 1942 in Axton, Henry Co., Va., by D.F. Roach, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Samuel Clay Wilson):
He 49, she 46. 2nd marr.; he div. & she wid. of Jesse James Minter. He managed the Boxwood Mag. Club & she a housewife. S/o Jessie Hann Wilson & Mollie Overton; D/o Jessie William Pruitt & Sallie Lou Jones. Marr. May 4, 1967, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by F.J. Wingfield, Sr., Min.; Div. Sep. 21, 1971 in Henry Co., Va. (Note: They remarried after his remarriage & div. from 1st wife Jessie Mae Barker. After he died, she marr. Clyde Abner Richardson in 1982.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Abner Richardson, Sr.):
He 72 & she 61. His 2nd (prev. wid., & her 3d marr. (prev. wid.). S/o Horatio Abner Richardson & Ula Jane Stultz; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Lou Jones. Marr. Apr. 11, 1982 in Martinsville, Va., by J.E. Pearson (sic), Min.
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Clyde Abner Richardson, Sr. and Ora Mae Pruitt
Husband Clyde Abner Richardson, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1909 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: May 3, 1997 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Horatio Abner Richardson (1885-1955) Mother: Eula Jane Stultz (1885-1963)
Marriage: Apr 11, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ora Mae Pruitt
Born: Jun 25, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1993 - Greensboro Gen. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Apr 1993 - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Jessie William Pruitt (1875-1943) Mother: Sallie Lue Jones (1880-1928)
Other Spouse: Jesse James Minter (1922-1961) - Oct 24, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Samuel Clay Wilson (1917-1979) - May 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Samuel Clay Wilson (1917-1979) - May 27, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ora Mae Pruitt):
He 72 & she 61. His 2nd (prev. wid., & her 3d marr. (prev. wid.). S/o Horatio Abner Richardson & Ula Jane Stultz; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Lou Jones. Marr. Apr. 11, 1982 in Martinsville, Va., by J.E. Pearson (sic), Min.
Notes: Marriage (Jesse James Minter):
Both 21, single, & born Henry Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Jesse Thomas Minter & Lena Bray; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Jones. Marr. Oct. 24, 1942 in Axton, Henry Co., Va., by D.F. Roach, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Samuel Clay Wilson):
He 49, she 46. 2nd marr.; he div. & she wid. of Jesse James Minter. He managed the Boxwood Mag. Club & she a housewife. S/o Jessie Hann Wilson & Mollie Overton; D/o Jessie William Pruitt & Sallie Lou Jones. Marr. May 4, 1967, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by F.J. Wingfield, Sr., Min.; Div. Sep. 21, 1971 in Henry Co., Va. (Note: They remarried after his remarriage & div. from 1st wife Jessie Mae Barker. After he died, she marr. Clyde Abner Richardson in 1982.
Notes: Marriage (Samuel Clay Wilson):
He 57 & she 54. His 4th & her 3rd (both prev. div.). S/o Jesse H. Wilson & Mollie Edd Overton; D/o Jesse William Pruitt & Sally Lou Jones. Marr. May 27, 1975 in Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Paul Neal Pruitt and Bendy Lavelle Prillaman
Husband Paul Neal Pruitt
Born: Aug 28, 1946 - Catawba Co., NC Died: Oct 11, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Roy Thomas Pruitt, Sr. (1908-1964) Mother: Annie Sue Jones (1908-1975)
Marriage: Apr 9, 1986 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Bendy Lavelle Prillaman
Born: Jul 7, 1956 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Marshall Prillaman (1923-1978) Mother: Goldie Ovelia Bowling (1922-1973)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bendy Lavelle Prillaman):
2d marr.; he once div., she once annulled. Lic. issued Apr. 9, 1986, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by E.D. Stone, Min.
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Paul Neal Pruitt and Janice Fay Huff
Husband Paul Neal Pruitt
Born: Aug 28, 1946 - Catawba Co., NC Died: Oct 11, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Roy Thomas Pruitt, Sr. (1908-1964) Mother: Annie Sue Jones (1908-1975)
Marriage: May 17, 2001 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Janice Fay Huff
Born: Mar 2, 1949 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles Hubert Huff (1908-1985) Mother: Mary Mead Carter (1914-1992)
Children
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Percy Lee Pruitt and Nellie Elizabeth Seagraves
Husband Percy Lee Pruitt
Born: 1901 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 25, 1921 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
Wife Nellie Elizabeth Seagraves
Born: Jan 2, 1908 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Allen Milton Robertson (1903-1963) - Jun 20, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nellie Elizabeth Seagraves):
Marr. by T.W. Fogleman, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Allen Milton Robertson):
Both once div. He a farmer. Marr. by G.M. Turner, Min.
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Presley William Pruitt and Margaret Frances Wallace
Husband Presley William Pruitt
AKA: Pres Born: Mar 1, 1926 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Dec 1, 1993 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC Buried: - Pelham UMC Cem., Pelham, NC
Father: Charlie Willard Pruitt, Sr. (1896-1973) Mother: Martha Jane Terrell (Abt 1892- )
Marriage: Sep 29, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Margaret Frances Wallace
Born: Apr 18, 1929 - VA Died: Mar 3, 1998 Buried: - Pelham UMC Cem., Pelham, NC
Father: George Lee Wallace (1901-1954) Mother: Virginia Carter Yates (1914-2001)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Frances Wallace):
He 22 & she 21. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He worked in a cotton mill. S/o Charlie Pruitt & Martha Terrill; D/o GeorgeWallace & Virginia Yeatts. Marr. Sep. 29, 1945 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
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Randolph Allen Pruitt and Cathy Jo Maxie
Husband Randolph Allen Pruitt
AKA: Randy Born: Aug 26, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 30, 2010 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Jan 2, 2011 - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC
Father: Roy Thomas Pruitt, Sr. (1908-1964) Mother: Annie Sue Jones (1908-1975)
Marriage: May 29, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Cathy Jo Maxie
Born: Jul 21, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cathy Jo Maxie):
Both single. Marr. by W.C. Hall, Min.
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