Early Southside Virginia Families



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John Smitherman and Faith Stovall




Husband John Smitherman

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     Marriage: 



Wife Faith Stovall

         Born: May 18, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1982 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 24, 1982 - Roanoke (city), VA


       Father: Christopher Landis Stovall (1860-1930)
       Mother: Mary Frances Coleman (1863-1930)




Children

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Thomas Hamilton Staples, Sr. and Sarah Wood Smithson




Husband Thomas Hamilton Staples, Sr.

         Born: 
         Died: Bef Nov 8, 1830
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 21, 1814 - Lunenburg Co., VA



Wife Sarah Wood Smithson

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Parmelia Staples

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2 F Martha Staples

         Born: Jul 11, 1815
         Died: Jan 24, 1858
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Christopher Wood (1805-1887)
         Marr: Jan 14, 1830



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Sterling T. Smithson and Elizabeth A. Staples




Husband Sterling T. Smithson

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1813



Wife Elizabeth A. Staples

         Born: 1794-1798
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Hamilton Staples, Sr. (      -Bef 1830)
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Unknown (      -      )




Children

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Willie Dee Smotherman and Annie Lee Wright




Husband Willie Dee Smotherman

         Born: Sep 16, 1887 - Rutherford Co., TN
         Died: Jan 1964 - Rockvale, Rutherford Co., TN
       Buried:  - Carlton Cem., Jackson Ridge, TN
     Marriage: Nov 28, 1925 - Cannon Co., TN



Wife Annie Lee Wright

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Wright):

Marr. by J.C. Bryson, Min.
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Chalmers Clifton Smothers and Pearl Thacker




Husband Chalmers Clifton Smothers

         Born: Jan 12, 1894 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 8, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: William Clifton Smothers (1865-1933)
       Mother: Josephine V. Stiers (1863-1918)


     Marriage: 



Wife Pearl Thacker

         Born: Mar 18, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 18, 1964 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


Children

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Hugh Patrick Smothers and Susan Esther Stratton




Husband Hugh Patrick Smothers

         Born: Aug 8, 1869 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 22, 1969 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NC
     Marriage: Jan 12, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Susan Esther Stratton

         Born: Jun 23, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1984 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: Reubin Benjamin Stratton, Sr. (1856-1931)
       Mother: Susan Ann Hundley (1859-1940)



 Other Spouse: James Edward Woodahl, Sr. (1883-1938) - Feb 2, 1904 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Susan Esther Stratton):

He 82, she 61. Both once wid. He a farmer. S/o T. Matt Smothers & Emma Garrett; D/o Rubin Benjamin Stratton & Susan Ann Hundley. Marr. by W.R. Dodd, Min.


Notes: Marriage (James Edward Woodahl, Sr.):

He 20, she 17. S/o N.A. & Mary T. Woodall; D/o R.B. & Susan A. Stratton. Marr. by J.F. Spangler, Min.
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William Clifton Smothers and Josephine V. Stiers




Husband William Clifton Smothers

         Born: Mar 25, 1865 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 13, 1933 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Howards Chapel Cem., Stoneville, NC
     Marriage: 1883-1884



Wife Josephine V. Stiers

          AKA: Josie
         Born: Mar 25, 1863 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Howards Chapel Cem., Stoneville, NC


Children
1 F Maude Smothers

         Born: Dec 1884 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William Arthur Smothers

         Born: Jul 6, 1886 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 23, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Howards Chapel Cem., Stoneville, NC



3 F Mary Florence Smothers

         Born: Jul 1888 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 26, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pleasantville PBC Cem., Pleasantville, NC
       Spouse: James T. Newman (1884-1945)


4 M Sam Smothers

         Born: Oct 1890 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Chalmers Clifton Smothers

         Born: Jan 12, 1894 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 8, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Pearl Thacker (1894-1964)


6 M Moir Smothers

         Born: May 1898 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Cora Lee Smothers

         Born: Oct 11, 1898 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 20, 1984 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 22, 1984 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: William James Hankins (1889-1969)
         Marr: 1915


8 F Myrtle Smothers

         Born: Sep 17, 1900 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 25, 1968 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Robert Newlin Brown (1898-1974)



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Jack DeLos Weaver and Mary Elizabeth Snapp




Husband Jack DeLos Weaver

         Born: Sep 7, 1915 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1989 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: William Arthur Weaver (1886-1972)
       Mother: Eva Mae Dryden (1894-1959)


     Marriage: May 29, 1937 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Snapp

         Born: Apr 1, 1914 - Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 2000
       Buried: Aug 14, 2000 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Snapp):

Both single. He a cleaner. Lic. issued May 29, 1937, Roanoke (city), Va. Marr. by W.J. Austin, in a civil ceremony.
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Arthur William Snead and Rosa E. Taylor




Husband Arthur William Snead

         Born: Jun 5, 1909 - VA
         Died: Jan 28, 1988
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Abt 1936



Wife Rosa E. Taylor

          AKA: Rosa Bet, Rosie
         Born: Apr 30, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1945
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Tilton Taylor (1876-1965)
       Mother: Emma Florence Overton (1887-1974)




Children

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Curtis Nelson Snead, Sr. and Thelma Naomi Weatherford




Husband Curtis Nelson Snead, Sr.

         Born: May 21, 1909 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 17, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Feb 6, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Thelma Naomi Weatherford

         Born: Jul 31, 1914 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 2007
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Sr. (1894-1969)
       Mother: Annie Lee Neatherly (1894-1969)



 Other Spouse: William Thomas Newton (Cir 1910-Bef 1937) - Jan 23, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thelma Naomi Weatherford):

He single, she once wid. He worked for the Imperial Tobacco Co. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Thomas Newton):

Both single.
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Edward Clarence Snead, Jr. and Jeanette Elizabeth Payne




Husband Edward Clarence Snead, Jr.

         Born: Dec 23, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 2014 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 21, 2014 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Jeanette Elizabeth Payne

         Born: Feb 23, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Parrish Payne (1898-1961)
       Mother: Annie Florence Oakes (1901-1968)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jeanette Elizabeth Payne):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a stenographer. Marr. by W. Woodson, Jr., Min.
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John Benny Snead and Lillian Edith Weatherford




Husband John Benny Snead

         Born: Feb 18, 1914
         Died: Dec 26, 1991
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Lillian Edith Weatherford

         Born: Oct 12, 1915 - VA
         Died: Dec 26, 1999
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Sr. (1894-1969)
       Mother: Annie Lee Neatherly (1894-1969)




Children

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Melvin Young Snead and Barbara Ida Durham




Husband Melvin Young Snead

         Born: Abt 1932 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 3, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Barbara Ida Durham

         Born: Abt 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph David Durham (1898-1947)
       Mother: Nannie Kate Earles (1906-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Barbara Ida Durham):

He once div., she single. Both worked in the textile industry. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Julias C. Sneed and Virginia J. Stegall




Husband Julias C. Sneed

         Born: 1836 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 1, 1858 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA



Wife Virginia J. Stegall

         Born: 1840 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John H. Stegall (1797-      )
       Mother: Susanna R. Nance (1798-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia J. Stegall):

Both single.
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Hardy T. Snell and Catherine Williamson




Husband Hardy T. Snell

         Born: 1847 - TN
         Died: 
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       Father: Roger D. Snell, Sr. (1803-1885)
       Mother: Martha Jane Maxwell (1823-1891)


     Marriage: 1866



Wife Catherine Williamson

         Born: 1853 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Thomas Snell

         Born: 1868 - TN
         Died: 
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2 F Martha Snell

         Born: 1870 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Loula Snell

         Born: 1873 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Mary Snell

         Born: 1876 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Ella Snell

         Born: 1879 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Thomas A. Snellgrove and Elizabeth Mandane Williamson




Husband Thomas A. Snellgrove

         Born: Aug 1, 1869
         Died: Dec 22, 1948 - Boaz, Marshall Co., AL
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 17, 1896 - Marshall Co., AL



Wife Elizabeth Mandane Williamson

         Born: 1873 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Williamson (      -      )
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Sparks (1846-1897)




Children

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Tommy William Fuller and Bonnie May Snow




Husband Tommy William Fuller

         Born: 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Fred Franklin Fuller (1925-2004)
       Mother: Christine Myrtle Giles (1926-2002)


     Marriage: Feb 15, 1981 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Bonnie May Snow

         Born: Aug 9, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 7, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Swanson Snow, Sr. (Abt 1916-      )
       Mother: Virginia Octavia Chandler (Abt 1924-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie May Snow):

He 30, she 29. 1st Marr. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Fred F. Fuller & Christine Myrtle Giles; D/o William Swanson Snow, Sr. & Virginia Octavia Chandler. Marr. Feb. 15, 1981 in Pelham, Caswell Co., NC, by R.L. Hall, Min.
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Richard Allen Lawrence and Faith Ann Snow




Husband Richard Allen Lawrence

         Born: Aug 4, 1952 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Vernon Edward Lawrence (1926-2000)
       Mother: Verlie White Martin (1929-1975)


     Marriage: Oct 31, 1970 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Faith Ann Snow

         Born: Nov 16, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2015 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 14, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Swanson Snow, Sr. (Abt 1916-      )
       Mother: Virginia Octavia Chandler (Abt 1924-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Faith Ann Snow):

He 18, she 16. Both single & born Va. S/o Vernon Edward Lawrence & Verlie White Martin; D/o William Swanson Snow, Sr. & Virginia Chandler. Marr. Oct. 31, 1970, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.; Div. May. 4, 1984, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Richard Donald Wood and Faith Ann Snow




Husband Richard Donald Wood

         Born: Apr 2, 1950 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Otha Wood (1925-1999)
       Mother: Ann Marie Merricks (1930-2025)


     Marriage: Sep 27, 1985 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Faith Ann Snow

         Born: Nov 16, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2015 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 14, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Swanson Snow, Sr. (Abt 1916-      )
       Mother: Virginia Octavia Chandler (Abt 1924-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Faith Ann Snow):

He 35, she 31. 2nd marr., both div., & born Va. S/o Richard Otha Wood & Ann Marie Merricks; D/o William Swanson Snow & Virginia Octavia Chandler. Marr. Sep. 27, 1985, Danville, Va., by K.D. Hall, Min.
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Bobby Lee Snyder and Phyllis Ayers House




Husband Bobby Lee Snyder

         Born: Jun 21, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 1975 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: Richard Gardner Snyder (1910-1982)
       Mother: Louise Elizabeth Eanes (1913-1997)


     Marriage: Jun 24, 1961 - Martin Co., NC



Wife Phyllis Ayers House

         Born: 1938
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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Ralph Waldo Widener, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Snyder




Husband Ralph Waldo Widener, Sr.

         Born: Jul 5, 1880 - Corning, Adams Co., IA
         Died: Mar 23, 1971 - Temple, Bell Co., TX
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Tulsa, OK
     Marriage: Feb 2, 1921 - Manhattan, NY



Wife Ruth Elizabeth Snyder

         Born: Mar 24, 1895 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
         Died: Jun 1, 1985 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Tulsa, OK


       Father: Harvey Preston Snyder (1866-      )
       Mother: Harriett Rose Austin (1865-      )




Children
1 M Ralph Waldo Widener, Jr.

         Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK
         Died: Oct 21, 2011 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX
       Buried: Oct 27, 2011 - Mem. Park Cem., Tulsa, OK
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 F Mary Louise Widener

         Born: Jan 30, 1926 - Los Angeles, CA
         Died: Aug 15, 2013 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX
       Buried: Aug 19, 2013 - Sparkman Hillcrest Mem. Park, Dallas, TX
       Spouse: William Edward McCommons (1922-1998)
         Marr: 1947



Notes: Marriage (Ruth Elizabeth Snyder):

He 38, she 25. Both single. He born Corning, Iowa & she Charleston, WV.
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Abraham Soblet and Elizabeth Unknown




Husband Abraham Soblet

         Born: 1726 - Henrico Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 1781 - Charlotte Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Pierre Louis Soblet (1684-1754)
       Mother: Martha Martain (1682-Abt 1754)


     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Unknown

         Born: 1730 - VA
         Died: 1805 - Charlotte Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Jane Sublett

         Born: 1764-1765 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Edward Eanes (1761-1846)
         Marr: Apr 1, 1782 - Charlotte Co., VA



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Thaddus Wilbur Soloman and Vera Mae Haley




Husband Thaddus Wilbur Soloman

         Born: Apr 22, 1937 - Allensville, Person Co., NC
         Died: Feb 17, 2014 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC
       Buried:  - Person Mem. Cem., Roxboro, Person Co., NC
     Marriage: May 31, 1961 - Durham, Durham Co., NC



Wife Vera Mae Haley

         Born: Aug 26, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Claude Alfred Haley, Sr. (1897-1984)
       Mother: Vivian Gray Paschal (1911-1979)



 Other Spouse: Charles LeRoy Beasley - Dec 8, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vera Mae Haley):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (Charles LeRoy Beasley):

Both single. She worked for DuPont. Marr. by P.H. Clements, Min.
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George Thomas Solomon and Thelma Faye Vernon




Husband George Thomas Solomon

         Born: Oct 18, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 1967 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Apr 7, 1967 - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Thelma Faye Vernon

         Born: 1936-1937 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Vernon (1906-1985)
       Mother: Victoria Elizabeth Robertson (1913-1992)



 Other Spouse: Lonnie Franklin McDaniel, Jr. - Jul 19, 1969 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thelma Faye Vernon):

Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Lonnie Franklin McDaniel, Jr.):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Charles Anderson Austin, Jr. and Nellie Gray Solomon




Husband Charles Anderson Austin, Jr.

         Born: 1931-1932 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 17, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nellie Gray Solomon

         Born: Nov 5, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 18, 2014 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 21, 2014 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC

 Other Spouse: James Dewey Gravely (1922-2012) - Mar 24, 1956 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie Gray Solomon):

Both single. He worked for DuPont in construction. Marr. by C.E. Otey, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Dewey Gravely):

He single, she once div. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.F. Osborne, Min.
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Samuel Frank McGhee III and Terri Solomon




Husband Samuel Frank McGhee III

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Nov 24, 1956 - Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Frank McGhee, Jr. (1929-1980)
       Mother: Annie Joyce Clemmer (1932-1990)


     Marriage: 



Wife Terri Solomon

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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James Cabel Soyars and Mary Elizabeth Somers




Husband James Cabel Soyars

         Born: Jun 18, 1914 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 24, 2005 - Rockingham Co., NC or Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Hartley Stephens Sawyers (1886-1954)
       Mother: Bettie Rivers French (1890-1918)


     Marriage: Jun 23, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Somers

         Born: Abt 1914 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 27, 2013
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Somers):

He 22, she 21. 1st marr., both born Reidsville, NC. S/o H.S. Sawyers & Rivers French; D/o G.E. Somers & Annie Moore. Marr. Jun. 23, 1934, Danville, Va.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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John W. Tuggle and Virgie Margaret Sommers




Husband John W. Tuggle

         Born: Mar 8, 1909 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1997
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: William James Tuggle (1857-1948)
       Mother: Lou Ellen Hagood (1866-1965)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Virgie Margaret Sommers

         Born: Apr 24, 1907 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
         Died: Apr 21, 1988
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Virgie Margaret Sommers):

Both single.
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Claude Lewis Wilson and Joan Carolyn Soots




Husband Claude Lewis Wilson

         Born: Jun 20, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 2015 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 8, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Monroe Wilson, Jr. (1905-1991)
       Mother: Ora Viola Minter (1910-1983)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1965 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Joan Carolyn Soots

         Born: Nov 24, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2017 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 22, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Dalton Cornell Soots (1917-1987)
       Mother: Katherine Gray Overton (1924-1998)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Joan Carolyn Soots):

He once div., she single. He worked for Bassett Table Co. & she worked for Sale Knitting Co. Lic. issued Dec. 13, 1965, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T.E. Lollie, Min.
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Ruffner Thomas Sorrells and Laura Elizabeth Wheeler




Husband Ruffner Thomas Sorrells

         Born: Feb 19, 1911 - Buena Vista, Amherst Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1978
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 6, 1932 - Buena Vista, Amherst Co., VA



Wife Laura Elizabeth Wheeler

         Born: Dec 27, 1914 - Buena Vista, Amherst Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1999
       Buried: 


       Father: Arney Hayden Wheeler (1888-1918)
       Mother: Lavotie Emory Humphries (1895-1958)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Laura Elizabeth Wheeler):

Both single.
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Joseph Wayne Gallier and Patricia Faye Sorrels




Husband Joseph Wayne Gallier

         Born: Oct 25, 1943
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Carl Gallier (1914-1969)
       Mother: Dorothy Mae Cunningham (1919-1988)


     Marriage: 



Wife Patricia Faye Sorrels

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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Augus Dillard Winn and Nancy Marie Sours




Husband Augus Dillard Winn

         Born: Jan 16, 1901 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 1975 - Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1975 - Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Robert Reid Winn (1874-Bet 1939/1939)
       Mother: Mary Jane Morris (1879-1937)


     Marriage: Apr 15, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nancy Marie Sours

          AKA: Mary
         Born: Apr 5, 1900 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 28, 1974 - Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Charles Dixon Sours (1857-1939)
       Mother: Mary Arnetta Dodson (1877-      )




Children
1 F Joan Marie Winn

         Born: Jul 29, 1933 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Feb 21, 2025 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Feb 28, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Richard Delano Fulcher (1934-2014)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1978 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Notes: Marriage (Nancy Marie Sours):

Both single.
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Leonard Carol Reynolds and Sarah Louise Sours




Husband Leonard Carol Reynolds

         Born: Jul 16, 1941 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Harrison Reynolds (1917-1997)
       Mother: Virginia Dare Mattox (1917-2010)


     Marriage: Jun 25, 1961 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sarah Louise Sours

         Born: Aug 11, 1941 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 2020
       Buried: Oct 10, 2020 - Virginia Mem. Pk., Forest, Bedford Co., VA


       Father: Bernard Hall Sours (1895-1963)
       Mother: Gertrude Inman (1899-1983)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Louise Sours):

Both single. He in the U.S. Air Force & she did clerical work. Marr. by T.W. Evans, Min.
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William M. Sours and Mary A. Unknown




Husband William M. Sours

         Born: Feb 1818 - PA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Cir 1849



Wife Mary A. Unknown

         Born: Nov 1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M William A. Sours

         Born: Cir 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Judith Anna Hicks (1854-1921)
         Marr: Mar 3, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M John E. Sours

         Born: 1856 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy Matilda Pace (1858-1928)
         Marr: Mar 27, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Charles Dixon Sours

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Jun 18, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1939 - Washington, DC
       Buried:  - Sours Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Letitia H. Gilbert (1862-1896)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Arnetta Dodson (1877-      )
         Marr: Dec 23, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



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Gaines Fray Southard and Callie Lucy Yeatts




Husband Gaines Fray Southard

         Born: Nov 18, 1902 - Stanardsville, Greene Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 1957 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
       Buried: Apr 5, 1957 - Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, VA
     Marriage: Mar 2, 1934 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA



Wife Callie Lucy Yeatts

         Born: Jan 25, 1910 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Mar 17, 1991
       Buried:  - Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, VA


       Father: David Barkley Yeatts, Jr. (1888-      )
       Mother: Nannie Lou Hankins (1891-1946)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Callie Lucy Yeatts):

He born Stanardsville, Va. & she Danville, Va.
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Jerry Eugene Stultz and Sandra Faye Souther




Husband Jerry Eugene Stultz

         Born: Apr 14, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Edwin Stultz (1891-1961)
       Mother: Sally Loretta Horne (Abt 1909-      )


     Marriage: May 13, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sandra Faye Souther

         Born: Dec 2, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2022 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Faye Souther):

Both single. He worked for Lee Telephone Co. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Unknown Beckley and Sandra Faye Souther




Husband Unknown Beckley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Bet Dec 21, 1968 and Jan 11, 1974



Wife Sandra Faye Souther

         Born: Dec 2, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2022 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Faye Souther):

She divorced her 1st husband Dec. 20, 1968, and married her 3rd husband Jan. 12, 1974.
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Edward Ray Fortner and Sandra Faye Souther




Husband Edward Ray Fortner

         Born: Nov 2, 1947 - Vance Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 12, 1974 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sandra Faye Souther

         Born: Dec 2, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2022 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Faye Souther):

His 2nd marr., her 3rd.; both prev. div. Marr. by B.B. Usury, Min.
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Coy Bevelon Southerland and Erma Marzell Rives




Husband Coy Bevelon Southerland

         Born: 1927
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Erma Marzell Rives

         Born: 1934
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Oscar Rives (1901-1984)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Ballew (1905-1984)




Children

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James Stanley Walker and Fannie Jane Southern




Husband James Stanley Walker

         Born: 1928-1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 17, 1958 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Fannie Jane Southern

         Born: Feb 2, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Willie James Southern (1905-1978)
       Mother: Martha Ann Miles (1904-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Fannie Jane Southern):

Both single. He worked for Cooper & Ratcliff Supermarket & she a student. Marr. by F.C. Brown, Min.
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James Wesley Southern, Sr. and Joyce Marie Evans




Husband James Wesley Southern, Sr.

          AKA: Jake, Willie
         Born: Oct 27, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Willie James Southern (1905-1978)
       Mother: Martha Ann Miles (1904-1991)


     Marriage: May 24, 1961 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC



Wife Joyce Marie Evans

         Born: 1943
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Hubert Mack Evans (1905-1960)
       Mother: Pearlie Mae Joyce (1921-2016)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Joyce Marie Evans):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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James Andrew Weddle and Rhoda Ellen Sowers




Husband James Andrew Weddle

         Born: Apr 14, 1867 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1940
       Buried:  - Gladesboro Luth. Ch. Cem., Gladesboro, VA


       Father: Joseph N. Weddle (1847-1908)
       Mother: Embersetta Webb (1840-1919)


     Marriage: Oct 4, 1888 - Carroll Co., VA



Wife Rhoda Ellen Sowers

         Born: Oct 5, 1865 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1951
       Buried:  - Gladesboro Luth. Ch. Cem., Gladesboro, VA


Children
1 F Vanada E. Weddle

         Born: Sep 1, 1889 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1972 - Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gladesboro Luth. Ch. Cem., Gladesboro, VA
       Spouse: Rufus Hutchinson Branscome (1894-1976)
         Marr: 1920-1929


2 M Noah Rawdon Weddle

         Born: Mar 22, 1891 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1969 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Webb-Skyview Cem., Fancy Gap, VA
       Spouse: Emma Lee Hill (1891-1976)
         Marr: May 10, 1930 - Carroll Co., VA


3 M Thomas Worth Weddle

         Born: Apr 12, 1894 - Snake Creek, Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1966
       Buried:  - Gladesboro Luth. Ch. Cem., Gladesboro, VA




Notes: Marriage (Rhoda Ellen Sowers):

Both single.
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Richard Franklin Vernon and Annie B. Soyars




Husband Richard Franklin Vernon

         Born: Sep 17, 1901 - VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1973 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 25, 1973 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Harrison Alfred Vernon (1873-1936)
       Mother: Dolly Ann Carter (1876-1956)


     Marriage: 1924-1925



Wife Annie B. Soyars

         Born: Jun 27, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: George Washington Soyars (1855-1931)
       Mother: Ann Parzade Roberts (1855-1933)




Children
1 M George Alfred Vernon

         Born: May 11, 1927 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 19, 2021 - UNC Rockingham Rehab. & Nur. Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 23, 2021 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Louise Dean Thomasson (1929-2020)
         Marr: Aug 31, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Nellie Ray Vernon

         Born: 1930 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 5, 2017 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Jun 8, 2017 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: William Franklin Bray (1927-2004)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1947 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



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Charles Keen Soyars and Annie Still




Husband Charles Keen Soyars

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 18, 1918



Wife Annie Still

         Born: Mar 24, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aft 1994 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Robert Still (1855-1936)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Holland (1866-1945)




Children

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Harold Eldridge Soyars and Barbara Ann Weatherford




Husband Harold Eldridge Soyars

          AKA: Wimpy
         Born: Oct 23, 1928 - Bachelors Hall, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 23, 2009 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 27, 2009 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Thomas Lee Soyars, Sr. (1892-1968)
       Mother: Georgia Ray Childress (1896-1968)


     Marriage: Sep 26, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Barbara Ann Weatherford

         Born: May 18, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Herbert Weatherford (1902-1958)
       Mother: Libbie Ossie Farmer (1902-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Barbara Ann Weatherford):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army. Marr. by P.H. Ricketts, Min.
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James Otis Taylor and Irma James Soyars




Husband James Otis Taylor

         Born: May 25, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1975 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 17, 1975 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: James Daniel Taylor (1850-      )
       Mother: Mary Lee Nance (1860-      )


     Marriage: Mar 25, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Irma James Soyars

         Born: Feb 16, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2001
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Irma James Soyars):

Both single.
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Novarro Lea Soyars and Joan Covington Tucker




Husband Novarro Lea Soyars

         Born: Mar 22, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 1983 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Oct 31, 1983 - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
     Marriage: Mar 1, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Joan Covington Tucker

         Born: 1931 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Atlas Tucker, Sr. (Abt 1896-      )
       Mother: Hattie Mae Covington (Abt 1903-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Joan Covington Tucker):

Both single. He worked for the New York Stock Exchange. Marr. by R.M. Pleasant, Min.
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Thomas Lee Soyars, Jr. and Esther Clyde Wall




Husband Thomas Lee Soyars, Jr.

          AKA: Tommie
         Born: Jan 16, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 22, 1984 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Thomas Lee Soyars, Sr. (1892-1968)
       Mother: Georgia Ray Childress (1896-1968)


     Marriage: Jun 9, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Esther Clyde Wall

         Born: Mar 25, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 2011 - Riverside Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 16, 2011 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Esther Clyde Wall):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a Woolworth's sales lady. Marr. by L.W. Darst, Min.
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John Luther Woods and Ruby Marcella Spain




Husband John Luther Woods

         Born: Oct 16, 1920 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 27, 1982 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 18, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ruby Marcella Spain

         Born: Apr 30, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sadonna Kay Woods

         Born: 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clarence Vest Bowling, Jr. (1947-      )


2 F Robin Denise Woods

         Born: Dec 19, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 10, 2017 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Powell Lee Odell (1945-2000)



Notes: Marriage (Ruby Marcella Spain):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Noah Payne Spangler, Jr. and Elnora Wilson




Husband Noah Payne Spangler, Jr.

         Born: Jun 12, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 2008 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Jul 1, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Elnora Wilson

         Born: Jun 27, 1932 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Boyd Thomas Wilson (1905-1987)
       Mother: Hattie Belle Moore (1907-1977)



 Other Spouse: Curtis Leon Gilley - May 28, 1983 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elnora Wilson):

Marr. by H.F. Lambert, Min.
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Albert Henry Tedder and Emma Lee Sparks




Husband Albert Henry Tedder

         Born: May 2, 1899 - AL
         Died: Feb 9, 1973 - Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Cem., Guntersville, AL
     Marriage: Aug 9, 1925 - Marshall Co., AL



Wife Emma Lee Sparks

         Born: Jul 2, 1889 - AL
         Died: May 15, 1975
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Cem., Guntersville, AL


       Father: Henry V. Sparks (1864-1922)
       Mother: Unknown Unknown (      -      )



 Other Spouse: James Baugh (      -Bef 1920) - 1905


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Emma Lee Sparks):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Obie Grady Fuller and Frances Anne Sparks




Husband Obie Grady Fuller

         Born: 1931-1932 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Madison Grady Fuller (1896-1972)
       Mother: Carrie Alta Dorman (1898-1987)


     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Anne Sparks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
Had no children
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Henry V. Sparks and Unknown Unknown




Husband Henry V. Sparks

         Born: Dec 14, 1864 - Marshall Co., AL
         Died: Sep 8, 1922
       Buried:  - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL


       Father: Lieut., James Thomas Sparks (1831-1901)
       Mother: Lucinda Marcella Brock (1840-1901)


     Marriage: 



Wife Unknown Unknown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Emma Lee Sparks

         Born: Jul 2, 1889 - AL
         Died: May 15, 1975
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Cem., Guntersville, AL
       Spouse: James Baugh (      -Bef 1920)
         Marr: 1905
       Spouse: Albert Henry Tedder (1899-1973)
         Marr: Aug 9, 1925 - Marshall Co., AL



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Howell Oscar Sparks and Lula Mae Quillian Trussell




Husband Howell Oscar Sparks

         Born: Jun 12, 1875
         Died: Sep 17, 1943 - Boaz, Marshall Co., AL
       Buried: 


       Father: William Wesley Sparks, Jr. (1848-1915)
       Mother: Allie B. Stewart (1847-1913)


     Marriage: May 1, 1898 - Marshall Co., AL



Wife Lula Mae Quillian Trussell

         Born: Jun 17, 1879 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Issac Sparks and Nancy Unknown




Husband Issac Sparks

         Born: 1780-1790
         Died: Bef 1840
       Buried: 


       Father: Leonard Sparks (1755-1840)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 



Wife Nancy Unknown

         Born: 1782 - SC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children


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