Early Southside Virginia Families



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James Robert Woodrow and Carolyn Louise DuPriest




Husband James Robert Woodrow

         Born: Aug 29, 1929 - Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL
         Died: Jan 8, 1996
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 21, 1950 - Norfolk (city), VA



Wife Carolyn Louise DuPriest

         Born: Dec 10, 1931 - Henderson, Vance Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John William DuPriest (1905-1965)
       Mother: Nannie Myrtle Harton (1907-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Carolyn Louise DuPriest):

Both single. He was a painter. Married in a civil cermony.
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Lawrence Edward Wright and Frances Marie Woodruff




Husband Lawrence Edward Wright

         Born: May 1, 1908 - VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1983 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Louis Edward Wright (1881-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Maude Fuller (1877-1970)


     Marriage: Jan 31, 1959 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC



Wife Frances Marie Woodruff

         Born: Cir 1932
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Marie Woodruff):

He was a widower.
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Melvin Jessie Young and Catherine Lee Woods




Husband Melvin Jessie Young

         Born: Jan 1, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1978 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Saint James Cem., Ferrum, VA


       Father: John Nathaniel Young (1876-1964)
       Mother: Cora Vinson Bradley (1885-1964)


     Marriage: Jul 3, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Catherine Lee Woods

         Born: Aug 17, 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1989
       Buried:  - Saint James Cem., Ferrum, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Catherine Lee Woods):

He once div., she single. He a laborer & she worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by A.P. Williams, Min.
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Roger Alan McCarty and Dianne Dee Woods




Husband Roger Alan McCarty

         Born: Cir 1940
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 13, 1977 - Clark Co., NV



Wife Dianne Dee Woods

         Born: Sep 16, 1944 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Nov 16, 2024 - Ancora Compassionate Care, Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Nov 21, 2024 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC

 Other Spouse: Boyd Darryl Gray (1940-1991) - Jul 25, 1961 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Robert William O'Dell (1956-2021) - Apr 11, 1982 - Mayodan, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Boyd Darryl Gray):

Because she was only 16 on this marr. date, it's presumed that Boyd was her 1st husband.


Notes: Marriage (Robert William O'Dell):

He 31, she 43. His 1st & her 3rd marr. Marr. Apr. 11, 1982 in Mayodan, NC; Div. Oct. 20, 1987 in Patrick Co., Va. (Note: Neither her maiden name, nor prev. marr. names are on this div., only birth date & place of Sep. 16, 1944, Rockingham Co., NC; aligning with her obituary.)
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James L. Woods and Pernetta Young




Husband James L. Woods

         Born: 1860 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 14, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Pernetta Young

         Born: 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Andrew Young (1819-      )
       Mother: America Ramsey (1825-Bef 1870)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Pernetta Young):

He div., she single.
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Robert Gene Hensley and Sadonna Kay Woods




Husband Robert Gene Hensley

         Born: Oct 6, 1942 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sadonna Kay Woods

         Born: 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Luther Woods (1920-1982)
       Mother: Ruby Marcella Spain (1922-      )



 Other Spouse: Clarence Vest Bowling, Jr. (1947-      )


Children

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David Harris Yates, Sr. and Esma C. Woodson




Husband David Harris Yates, Sr.

         Born: Apr 6, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 16, 1981 - Northshore Hospital, Houston, TX
       Buried:  - San Jacinto Mem. Park, Houston, TX


       Father: David Wilson Yates (1887-1947)
       Mother: Pattie Clark Haley (1882-1945)


     Marriage: Oct 21, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Esma C. Woodson

         Born: Nov 11, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 1993
       Buried:  - San Jacinto Mem. Park, Houston, TX


Children

Notes: Marriage (Esma C. Woodson):

Both single.
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Frank Edison Woodson and Ruth Nadine Keatts




Husband Frank Edison Woodson

         Born: Abt 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 24, 1955 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruth Nadine Keatts

         Born: 1939-1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David Thomas Keatts (1888-1957)
       Mother: Callie Lee Moorefield (1895-1961)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Nadine Keatts):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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John Mitchell Woody




Husband John Mitchell Woody

         Born: 1847 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1909
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA


       Father: Mitchell M. Woody (1810-      )
       Mother: Sarah S. Jamison (1813-      )


     Marriage: Oct 12, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife

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Children
1 M George H. Woody

         Born: 1870 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Daniel Mitchell Woody

          AKA: Dan
         Born: Dec 7, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 14, 1914
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA
       Spouse: Daisy Belle Jarrett (1882-1983)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1902


3 M James T. Woody

         Born: 1872 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Mary D. Woody

         Born: 1875 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Sallie Ada Woody

         Born: Feb 14, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1960
       Buried:  - Tuggle Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Green Tuggle (1859-1942)
         Marr: Jul 16, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA


6 M John Peter Woody

         Born: May 15, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1963 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA
       Spouse: Annie Jane Short (1882-1954)



Notes: Marriage (John Mitchell Woody):

He single, she a wid.
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John Preston Woody and Janet Elizabeth Smith




Husband John Preston Woody

         Born: Abt 1931 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 16, 1953 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Janet Elizabeth Smith

         Born: Jun 1935 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joel Thomas Smith (1907-1996)
       Mother: Dorothy Hundley (1909-2000)



 Other Spouse: James Robert Hammock, Sr. - Sep 9, 1959 - Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Janet Elizabeth Smith):

Both single. He a farmer & she a secretary. Marr. by R. Perdue, Min.; Div. Franklin Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Robert Hammock, Sr.):

Both prev. div. He born Charlottesville, Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. Marr. by J.L. Young, Jr., Min.
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Michael Ziegler and Lucy Woody




Husband Michael Ziegler

         Born: Jan 21, 1795 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1864 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ziegler Cem., Dickenson, VA
     Marriage: Jul 3, 1826 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Lucy Woody

         Born: 1804 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ziegler Cem., Dickenson, VA


Children
1 F Matilda Ziegler

         Born: 1827 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William A. Ziegler, Sr.

         Born: Jan 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary J. Smith (1833-      )
         Marr: 1851


3 F Patience E. Ziegler

         Born: 1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M John Randolph Ziegler

         Born: Nov 11, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1919 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 9, 1919 - Cool Spring Church Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: Julia A. M. Hancock (1842-1926)
         Marr: Jun 20, 1860 - Franklin Co., VA


5 M Giles W. Ziegler

         Born: 1835 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Samuel Ziegler

         Born: 1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Chesley Michael Ziegler

         Born: Dec 24, 1839 - Glade Hill, VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1922 - Glade Hill, VA
       Buried:  - Ziegler Cem., Dickenson, VA
       Spouse: Charlotte Clark Morgan (1844-1933)
         Marr: Oct 2, 1862 - Franklin Co., VA



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Michael Ziegler and Sarah Woody




Husband Michael Ziegler

         Born: Jan 21, 1795 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1864 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ziegler Cem., Dickenson, VA
     Marriage: Feb 7, 1842 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah Woody

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: 1801-1805 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Woody):

Date & place provide by Michael's 3d great grand niece. It is consistent with dates in the 1850 and 1860 census'.
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Jerry Thomas Worley and Linda Kay Walker




Husband Jerry Thomas Worley

         Born: Mar 5, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2002 - Halifax Regional Hosp., Halifax Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 4, 1986 - County Line Chr. Ch., Axton, VA



Wife Linda Kay Walker

         Born: Sep 12, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Burton Walker (1929-1982)
       Mother: Norma Jean Hubbard (1938-2015)




Children

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Walter Johnson Worley and Shirley Temple Johnson




Husband Walter Johnson Worley

         Born: Oct 11, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 1987 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 1987 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Dec 8, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Shirley Temple Johnson

         Born: 1935 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Shirley Temple Johnson):

Both single. He a gate watchman & she worked for Woolworth Dept. Store. Marr. by G.M. Cumbo, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Flemon Junior Worrell and Charlotte Frances Martin




Husband Flemon Junior Worrell

         Born: Sep 6, 1940 - Willis, Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 2002 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 1, 1983 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Charlotte Frances Martin

         Born: Mar 5, 1948 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clinton Francis Martin (1926-1995)
       Mother: Lois Catherine Motley (Abt 1928-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Charlotte Frances Martin):

2nd marr.; both prev. div.; Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Nathan Daniel Worrell and Wanda Faye Wingfield




Husband Nathan Daniel Worrell

          AKA: Danny
         Born: Oct 14, 1958 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 2024
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jun 28, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Wanda Faye Wingfield

         Born: Nov 2, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Leon Wingfield (1930-2008)
       Mother: Ruth Ann Lawrence (1933-2024)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Wanda Faye Wingfield):

Both 21, 1st marr, & born Va. S/o Dennie Robert Worrell & Dorothy Elizabeth Quesinberry; D/o James Leon Wingfield & Ruth Ann Lawrence. Marr. Jun. 28, 1980, Martinsville, Va., by C.E. (unreadable), Min.; Div. Oct. 1, 1984, Henry Co., Va.
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Nathan Daniel Worrell and Barbara Kay Donavant




Husband Nathan Daniel Worrell

          AKA: Danny
         Born: Oct 14, 1958 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 2024
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 4, 1996 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Barbara Kay Donavant

         Born: Nov 8, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
       Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)



 Other Spouse: Francis Brown Minter - Jun 9, 1978 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Barbara Kay Donavant):

Marr. Apr. 4, 1996, Henry Co., Va. (rec. copy not available).


Notes: Marriage (Francis Brown Minter):

He 22, she 20. 1st marr. & born Va. S/o Fred Napier Minter & Lois Harris; D/o Calvin Parker Donavant & Myrtle Rigney. Marr. Jun. 9, 1978, Henry Co., Va., by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Charles William Wray and Frances Olivia Young




Husband Charles William Wray

         Born: Sep 25, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 6, 1965
       Buried:  - Wray Cem., Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 13, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Frances Olivia Young

         Born: Oct 7, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1945
       Buried:  - Wray Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: William C. Young (1853-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Anne Eliza Pearson (1851-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Olivia Young):

Both single.
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Walter Amos Wright and Vergie Clementine Wray




Husband Walter Amos Wright

         Born: Mar 5, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 1985
       Buried:  - Bouldin Pres. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 14, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Vergie Clementine Wray

         Born: Mar 8, 1916 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 2, 2001 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - NC

 Other Spouse: Brown White (Cir 1911-      ) - Bef 1952


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vergie Clementine Wray):

Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Rockingham Co., NC.
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William D. Young and Virginia Wray




Husband William D. Young

         Born: Apr 1880 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William C. Young (1853-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Anne Eliza Pearson (1851-      )


     Marriage: Mar 21, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Virginia Wray

         Born: 1885 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Wray):

Both single.
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Benjamin Taylor Wright




Husband Benjamin Taylor Wright

         Born: Feb 21, 1848
         Died: Sep 14, 1926
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Ernest Clyde Wright, Sr.

         Born: Jan 26, 1880 - Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Dec 31, 1944 - Roanoke Co., VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Lillian D. Arthur (1881-1956)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1902 - Roanoke (city), VA


2 M Robert Kirk Wright

         Born: May 1, 1884 - Roanoke Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1941
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Carrie Adeline Arthur (1887-1911)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1905 - Big Lick (now Roanoke), VA
       Spouse: Hattie Hazeltine Arthur (1889-1953)
         Marr: Nov 9, 1912 - Roanoke Co., VA



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Forrest Leecester Powell, Jr. and Betty Jean Wright




Husband Forrest Leecester Powell, Jr.

         Born: 1934 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Forrest Leecester Powell, Sr. (1908-1993)
       Mother: Clarice Comora Allen (1914-2010)


     Marriage: Jul 2, 1954 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Jean Wright

         Born: Aug 18, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2016
       Buried: Oct 23, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Stephen Leecester Powell (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Betty Jean Wright):

Both 19 & single. He born Reidsville, NC; she Martinsville, Va. He worked for Gulf Oil Corp.; she a bookkeeper for Martinsville Hosp. S/o Forrest Leecester Powell, Sr. & Clarice Allen; D/o William Esker Wright & Mallie McCrary. Marr. Jul. 2, 1954, Henry Co., Va., by C.B. Yeatts, Min.
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Gene Franklin Cardwell and Betty Jean Wright




Husband Gene Franklin Cardwell

         Born: Apr 18, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Monroe Franklin Cardwell (1915-1984)
       Mother: Carolyn Gladys O'Dell (1918-2008)


     Marriage: Jun 4, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Jean Wright

         Born: Aug 18, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2016
       Buried: Oct 23, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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Charles Edward Wright and Ida Mae Walker




Husband Charles Edward Wright

         Born: Feb 8, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 2013 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 18, 1969 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Ida Mae Walker

         Born: Aug 2, 1943 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Bobby Lee Turner - Jan 27, 1959 - Dillon, Dillon Co., SC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ida Mae Walker):

Divorced in Patrick Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Bobby Lee Turner):

Divorced in Patrick Co., Va.
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John Elmer Yale and Elsie Ross Wright




Husband John Elmer Yale

         Born: Oct 31, 1908 - Wilkes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 1, 1975
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Nov 8, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elsie Ross Wright

         Born: Apr 11, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1976 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Peter Green Wright (1874-1946)
       Mother: Lillian Elizabeth Akers (1879-1935)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elsie Ross Wright):

Both single.
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Ernest Wright and Betty Lawrence




Husband Ernest Wright

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 18, 1959 - Sanford, Seminole Co., FL



Wife Betty Lawrence

         Born: Dec 6, 1939 - Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Claude Crockett Lawrence, Sr. (1899-1977)
       Mother: Nellie Mae Fitzgerald (1903-      )




Children

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Gary Willis Wright, Jr. and Sharon Lee Moyer




Husband Gary Willis Wright, Jr.

         Born: Jun 6, 1956 - Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD
         Died: Nov 8, 2016 - Trinity Mission Health & Rehab., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Gary Willis Wright, Sr. (1938-1962)
       Mother: Ramona Gloria Hankins (1938-2013)


     Marriage: Jan 13, 1986 - Staunton, Augusta Co., VA



Wife Sharon Lee Moyer

         Born: May 21, 1957 - Staunton, Augusta Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sharon Lee Moyer):

He once div., she single. Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Augusta Co., Va. At the time of their divorce he was in the Rockingham County Jail, Harrisonburg, Va.
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Gye Hylton Wright and Ernestine Moses




Husband Gye Hylton Wright

         Born: Apr 8, 1937 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 24, 1960 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 26, 1960 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Samuel Justice Wright (1914-1994)
       Mother: Elizabeth Washington Marlowe (1916-2000)


     Marriage: 



Wife Ernestine Moses

         Born: Cir 1939
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Hartwell Allan Wright and Colleen Fay Smiley




Husband Hartwell Allan Wright

         Born: Apr 14, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 2016 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 9, 2016 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Lawrence Edward Wright (1908-1983)
       Mother: Vera Mae McNealy (1912-1955)


     Marriage: Aft Aug 28, 1998



Wife Colleen Fay Smiley

         Born: Jan 9, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John Lewis Wright and Janet Louise Mills




Husband John Lewis Wright

         Born: Sep 5, 1942 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2008 - King George Co., VA
       Buried:  - Historyland Mem. Pk., King George, VA


       Father: Eugene Oswald Wright (1911-1991)
       Mother: Mary Lucy Creasy (1916-2003)


     Marriage: 



Wife Janet Louise Mills

         Born: May 2, 1950
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John Oliver Wright and Sally Ruhama Wyatt




Husband John Oliver Wright

         Born: Mar 13, 1858 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lewis A. Wright (1831-      )
       Mother: Cassandra Jane Minter (1840-      )


     Marriage: Nov 22, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sally Ruhama Wyatt

         Born: Dec 18, 1858 - VA
         Died: Apr 3, 1936
       Buried: 


       Father: Asa Jackson Wyatt (1829-1862)
       Mother: Elizabeth Allen Thomas (1830-1887)




Children
1 M Louis Edward Wright

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Apr 26, 1881 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth Maude Fuller (1877-1970)
         Marr: 1904


2 F Lizzie Lee Wright

         Born: Nov 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1975
       Buried:  - Saint Johns Ch. Cem., Hampton, VA
       Spouse: Arthur Hartwell Fuller (1877-1947)
         Marr: Dec 1, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Cassie J. Wright

         Born: Jun 1888 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Jessie Oliver Wright

         Born: Jun 9, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1981 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: John Hundley Arnn (1895-1957)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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John P. Wright




Husband John P. Wright

         Born: 1794 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M William Wright

         Born: 1824 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Lewis A. Wright

         Born: 1831 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cassandra Jane Minter (1840-      )
         Marr: Abt 1857



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Leon Adrian Wright and Brenda Gowins




Husband Leon Adrian Wright

         Born: Sep 18, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1999
       Buried: Apr 5, 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Clarence Adrian Wright (1913-1999)
       Mother: Mary Ann Riddle (1934-1996)


     Marriage: 



Wife Brenda Gowins

         Born: Cir 1957
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Leonard Nash Wright and Mary Faralina Hancock




Husband Leonard Nash Wright

         Born: Aug 8, 1941 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1979 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Nov 25, 1959 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Mary Faralina Hancock

         Born: Jul 28, 1940 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Crawley Hancock (1911-1991)
       Mother: Mary Catherine Brim (1917-2006)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Faralina Hancock):

Both single. He did textile work & she a typist in a furniture factory. Marr. by C. Bishop, Min.
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Reuben Ezra Wright and Mary Elizabeth Wright




Husband Reuben Ezra Wright

         Born: 1868
         Died: 1946
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Elizabeth Wright

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: 1871 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 1952
       Buried: 


       Father: Jefferson Nash Wright (1840-1920)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Via (1846-1885)




Children

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Ernest Grey Lawrence, Sr. and Opal Pauline Wright




Husband Ernest Grey Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: Aug 26, 1928 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence III (1888-1976)
       Mother: Etta Mae Smith (1896-1976)


     Marriage: May 24, 1947 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC



Wife Opal Pauline Wright

         Born: Dec 5, 1927 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 26, 2024 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, New Hope, Surry Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Opal Pauline Wright):

He 18, she 17. S/o H.C. & Mae S. Lawrence; D/o W.R. & Ada Wright. Marr. by C. Jackson, Min.
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Carl Laverne Phillips and Ruby Agnes Wright




Husband Carl Laverne Phillips

         Born: Feb 16, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 18, 1962 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Ruby Agnes Wright

         Born: Oct 2, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 8, 2004 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Samuel Justice Wright (1914-1994)
       Mother: Elizabeth Washington Marlowe (1916-2000)



 Other Spouse: Sam Cox (1933-      ) - Jul 15, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Henry Clifford Boyd (1926-      ) - Sep 28, 1974 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Melvin Douglas Rigney (1932-1984) - Sep 25, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Agnes Wright):

Divorced in Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Sam Cox):

Both single. Marr. by W.W. Moon, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Clifford Boyd):

Divorced in Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Melvin Douglas Rigney):

His 3d marr. (prev. div.), her 5th marr. (prev. div.). Marr. by H.W. Thornton, Jr., Min.
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Boyce Eugene Southard and Ruby Agnes Wright




Husband Boyce Eugene Southard

         Born: Cir 1932 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 24, 1964 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Agnes Wright

         Born: Oct 2, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 8, 2004 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Samuel Justice Wright (1914-1994)
       Mother: Elizabeth Washington Marlowe (1916-2000)



 Other Spouse: Sam Cox (1933-      ) - Jul 15, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Henry Clifford Boyd (1926-      ) - Sep 28, 1974 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Melvin Douglas Rigney (1932-1984) - Sep 25, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Agnes Wright):

Both twice div. He a butcher. Marr. by O.L. Jackson, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Sam Cox):

Both single. Marr. by W.W. Moon, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Clifford Boyd):

Divorced in Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Melvin Douglas Rigney):

His 3d marr. (prev. div.), her 5th marr. (prev. div.). Marr. by H.W. Thornton, Jr., Min.
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Harry Randolph O'Dell, Sr. and Sandra Faye Wright




Husband Harry Randolph O'Dell, Sr.

          AKA: Randy
         Born: Nov 16, 1940 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Harry Lee O'Dell (1910-1990)
       Mother: Hattie M. Scott (1913-1997)


     Marriage: Jun 4, 1966 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sandra Faye Wright

         Born: Apr 14, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Woodrow Wright (1917-1983)
       Mother: Josie Adell Riggs (1918-1964)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Faye Wright):

Both single. He a salesman & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by T.E. Lolley, Min.
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John Richard Yeatts, Sr. and Tabitha Wright




Husband John Richard Yeatts, Sr.

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Tabitha Wright

         Born: 1847 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Janie Yeatts

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John Richard Yeatts, Jr.

         Born: Oct 1867 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Frances Reynolds (1871-      )
         Marr: Sep 26, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Lucy Anne Yeatts

         Born: Jun 15, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 28, 1908 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Armistead Gravely (1861-1917)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M William C. Yeatts

         Born: Aug 1, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 1882 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 




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Tommie Elliott Wright and Sheila Dawn Arnold




Husband Tommie Elliott Wright

         Born: Aug 28, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 26, 2015
       Buried: Jul 30, 2015


       Father: Willis Henry Wright (1917-1982)
       Mother: Lillian Mae Spears (1920-1996)


     Marriage: May 19, 1972 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC



Wife Sheila Dawn Arnold

         Born: Jul 10, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sheila Dawn Arnold):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Raleigh Duane Lewis and Vernie Mae Wright




Husband Raleigh Duane Lewis

         Born: Oct 3, 1946 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 12, 1971 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Vernie Mae Wright

         Born: Nov 25, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 19, 2020 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wright Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Walter Lemon Wright (1915-1994)
       Mother: Minnie Lou Nichols (1916-1989)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Vernie Mae Wright):

Both single. Marr. by D. Westmoreland, Min.
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Vernon Watkins Wright and Dolores Elizabeth Robertson




Husband Vernon Watkins Wright

         Born: Apr 12, 1924
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 3, 1947



Wife Dolores Elizabeth Robertson

         Born: Jul 19, 1929
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Calvin Aleck Robertson, Sr. (      -      )
       Mother: Mazie Marguerite Beale (1909-      )




Children

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William Allen Wright and Ruth Gail Jefferson




Husband William Allen Wright

         Born: Apr 30, 1952 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 24, 1971 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ruth Gail Jefferson

         Born: Aug 18, 1954 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Gail Jefferson):

1st marr. Marr. by R.E. O'Quinn, Min.
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William Allen Wright and Elizabeth Kay Lucas




Husband William Allen Wright

         Born: Apr 30, 1952 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 9, 1980 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Kay Lucas

         Born: Jan 25, 1953 - OH
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Kay Lucas):

2d marr., both prev. div. Marr. by M.P. Kimmuel, Min.
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Vincent Elijah Wyatt and Amy Caroline Wyatt




Husband Vincent Elijah Wyatt

         Born: Oct 1831 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Craven Wyatt (1790-      )
       Mother: Nancy Eleanor Richardson (1790-      )


     Marriage: 1854 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Amy Caroline Wyatt

         Born: 1833 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Nancy Eleanor Wyatt

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Sep 15, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pace Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: John Tyler Pace (1854-1946)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1876 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Chaney Elizabeth Wyatt

         Born: Jul 11, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1942
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: John Washington Eggleston (1853-1925)
         Marr: Dec 10, 1874 - Henry Co., VA



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Thomas Garland Wyatt and Annie Lorene Wyatt




Husband Thomas Garland Wyatt

         Born: Abt 1930 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 24, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Lorene Wyatt

         Born: 1935 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Malcolm Alphonzo Wyatt (1903-1983)
       Mother: Annie Jane Mayhew (1906-1944)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Lorene Wyatt):

Both single. He a telegraph operator & she a nurse. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
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Barry Carroll Wyatt and Deborah Faye Cole




Husband Barry Carroll Wyatt

         Born: Jul 31, 1952 - VA
         Died: Mar 24, 2025
       Buried: Mar 26, 2025


       Father: John Simmons Wyatt (1921-1996)
       Mother: Ruby Lee Wade (1922-2006)


     Marriage: Jun 14, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA



Wife Deborah Faye Cole

         Born: Oct 16, 1957 - OH
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Deborah Faye Cole):

He 22, she 17. 1st marr. He born Va.; she Ohio. S/o John Simmons Wyatt & Ruby Lee Wade; D/o Fayette Benjamin Cole & Sylvia Edith Winters. Marr. Jun. 14, 1975, Martinsville, Va., by C.E. Blankenship, Min.; Div. Jan. 18, 1980, Martinsville, Va.
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Barry Carroll Wyatt and Brenda Joyce Freeman




Husband Barry Carroll Wyatt

         Born: Jul 31, 1952 - VA
         Died: Mar 24, 2025
       Buried: Mar 26, 2025


       Father: John Simmons Wyatt (1921-1996)
       Mother: Ruby Lee Wade (1922-2006)


     Marriage: Jun 22, 1981 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Brenda Joyce Freeman

         Born: Jun 9, 1953 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Brenda Joyce Freeman):

he 28, she 27. His 2d marr., (he div.); her 1st. S/o John Simmons Wyatt & Ruby Lee Wade; D/o Albert Freeman & Vivian Lovetta McDaniel. Marr. Jun. 28, 1981, Henry Co., Va., by J.T. Bender, Min.
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Jack Hoover Wyatt and Bernice Beulah Wyatt




Husband Jack Hoover Wyatt

         Born: Mar 23, 1929 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 2009 - Henrico Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hollywood Cem., Richmond, VA


       Father: Andrew Jackson Wyatt (1897-1987)
       Mother: Minnie Ethel Hankins (1900-1992)


     Marriage: Sep 27, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bernice Beulah Wyatt

         Born: Jan 13, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 2008
       Buried: Oct 6, 2008 - Hollywood Cem., Richmond, VA


       Father: Landon Russell Wyatt, Sr. (1891-1971)
       Mother: Mary Beulah Hundley (1897-1976)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Bernice Beulah Wyatt):

Both single. He an examiner for the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank & she a teacher. Marr. by L.D. Johnson, Min.
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Bobby Lee Wyatt and Debra Ann Mays




Husband Bobby Lee Wyatt

         Born: Sep 1, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 6, 1974 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Debra Ann Mays

         Born: Mar 3, 1955 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Debra Ann Mays):

Both single. Marr. by W.T. Sorrell, Min.
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Vincent K. Wyatt and Chaney E. Wyatt




Husband Vincent K. Wyatt

         Born: Nov 1821 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Posey Wyatt (1785-1856)
       Mother: Agatha Agnes Richardson (1799-1878)


     Marriage: Nov 28, 1845 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Chaney E. Wyatt

         Born: 1827 - VA
         Died: Bef Jun 5, 1900
       Buried: 


       Father: Craven Wyatt (1790-      )
       Mother: Nancy Eleanor Richardson (1790-      )




Children
1 M Henry Harden Wyatt

         Born: Jun 22, 1857 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1923
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Lucy Amy Terry (1857-1944)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1879 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John William Wyatt

         Born: Jan 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Eleanor Caroline Lovell (1861-1929)


3 M Peyton Vincent Wyatt

         Born: May 6, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1919 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wyatt Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Martha Susan Adams (1869-1958)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Elijah C. Wyatt

         Born: 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Chaney E. Wyatt):

This is the Marr. Bond Date; no separate marr. date has been found. It's unlikely it's the marriage date, for no bond would likely be required, except maybe for duration.
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Charles Edward Wyatt, Jr. and Sherri Lynn MacArthur




Husband Charles Edward Wyatt, Jr.

         Born: Jan 11, 1961
         Died: Nov 24, 2020
       Buried: 


       Father: 
       Mother: Carol Jane Ashby (1939-2010)


     Marriage: Aug 6, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sherri Lynn MacArthur

         Born: Nov 15, 1950 - MA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sherri Lynn MacArthur):

His 1st marr., her 2d (prev. div.). Marr. by F.G. Edwards, Min.
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Danny Hartwell Wyatt and Gloria Faye Cross




Husband Danny Hartwell Wyatt

         Born: Apr 19, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev., Uriel Hartwell Wyatt (1924-1994)
       Mother: Pauline Wilson (1925-1999)


     Marriage: Oct 16, 1964 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Gloria Faye Cross

         Born: Cir 1947 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Maynard Cross (1905-1975)
       Mother: Vergie Ruth Earles (1915-2007)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Gloria Faye Cross):

Both single. He worked for Standard Garments & she a student. Marr. by U.H. Wyatt, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Danny Hartwell Wyatt and Judy Carolyn Belcher




Husband Danny Hartwell Wyatt

         Born: Apr 19, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev., Uriel Hartwell Wyatt (1924-1994)
       Mother: Pauline Wilson (1925-1999)


     Marriage: Jul 11, 1970 - Floyd Co., VA



Wife Judy Carolyn Belcher

         Born: Jan 29, 1954 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Judy Carolyn Belcher):

He once div., she single. Marr. by E. Cassell, Min.



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