Early Southside Virginia Families



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Lewis Major Wilson and Alberta Maybell Coble




Husband Lewis Major Wilson

         Born: 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Major W. Wilson (1876-      )
       Mother: Roxie Ann McDaniel (1882-      )


     Marriage: Dec 1, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Alberta Maybell Coble

         Born: 1912 - Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Stuart Edward Eanes, Sr. and Elmittie Coble




Husband Stuart Edward Eanes, Sr.

         Born: May 5, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 2001 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Archer Thomas Eanes (1896-1979)
       Mother: Nora Mae Keatts (1898-1957)


     Marriage: Aug 19, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Elmittie Coble

         Born: Apr 25, 1925 - Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC
         Died: Mar 30, 2008 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Apr 1, 2008 - Eanes Cem., Axton, VA


Children
1 M Stuart Edward Eanes, Jr.

         Born: Jul 9, 1943 - Elizabeth City Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Bobby Ray Eanes

         Born: Feb 13, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1948 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 24, 1948 - Eanes Cem., Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA



3 F Doris Ann Eanes

         Born: Nov 10, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jerry Duane Wilkerson (living)


4 M Jimmy Ray Eanes, Sr.

         Born: Apr 11, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in a textile mill. Married by Bishop Sidney Miller, Church of the Living God Minister.
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James Kary Rea and Annie Green Cobler




Husband James Kary Rea

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Jul 29, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 17, 1941 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: George O. Rea (1817/1826-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Lucinda Carter (1832-      )


     Marriage: Jan 14, 1903 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Annie Green Cobler

         Born: Jun 25, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1941 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Joseph Henry Cobler (1851-1924)
       Mother: Martha Ann Thomasson (1851-1901)




Children
1 M Henry Lee Rea

         Born: Dec 9, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1981 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Della Virgie Craig (1908-1994)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1927 - Henry Co., VA


2 M James Earl Rea

         Born: May 29, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 20, 1959 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 21, 1959 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Nellie Brown Miles (1902-1999)
         Marr: Feb 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Annie Eva Rea

         Born: Abt 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Raymond Holley Wimbish (1910-1982)
         Marr: Apr 19, 1930 - Patrick Co., VA


4 F Georgia C. Rea

         Born: Jul 12, 1908 - Collinsville, VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1987 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Lee Jarrett (1913-1989)
         Marr: Bef Apr 11, 1940


5 F Daisy F. Rea

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M David Owen Rea

         Born: Apr 2, 1911 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1991 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Cora Anice Gunter (1898-1960)
         Marr: Nov 10, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Margaret Philpott (1914-1996)
         Marr: Feb 3, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 M William Edward Rea

          AKA: Ed
         Born: Dec 24, 1912 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Ethel Mae Hancock (1917-1977)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA


8 M Benjamin Rea

          AKA: Ben
         Born: Nov 16, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 2008 - Stratford Hall Manor Care, Richmond, VA
       Buried: Apr 2, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edna Mae Clark (1921-1988)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


9 F Lucinda Rea

          AKA: Pudge
         Born: Nov 23, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
       Spouse: James Oscar Ashworth (1915-2004)
         Marr: Apr 20, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


10 M John Daniel Rea

         Born: 1916 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Frank Percy Gay and Annie Irene Cobler




Husband Frank Percy Gay

         Born: Dec 24, 1922 - Wendell, Wake Co., NC
         Died: Feb 20, 1998
       Buried:  - Hephzibah Bapt. Ch. Cem., Wendell, NC
     Marriage: Jun 13, 1942 - Roanoke Co., VA



Wife Annie Irene Cobler

         Born: 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aft Feb 24, 2015
       Buried: 


       Father: Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Era Lillian Eggleston (1902-1933)



 Other Spouse: Herbert Elworth Sanders, Sr. (1906-1967) - 1946-1947 - Wake Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 19 and she 18. Both single. He was a government inspector. Son of George Wayland Gay & Lula Eddine; dau. of Jesse Oren Cobler & Era Lillian Eggleston. Married by John W. Wood, Bapt. Min. Frank remarried on Mar. 7, 1949 in Wash. DC., thus, they divorced prior to that date.
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Herbert Elworth Sanders, Sr. and Annie Irene Cobler




Husband Herbert Elworth Sanders, Sr.

         Born: Jun 4, 1906 - Wake Co., NC
         Died: Jul 12, 1967 - Mary Elizabeth Hosp., Raleigh, NC
       Buried: Jul 14, 1967 - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
     Marriage: 1946-1947 - Wake Co., NC



Wife Annie Irene Cobler

         Born: 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aft Feb 24, 2015
       Buried: 


       Father: Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Era Lillian Eggleston (1902-1933)



 Other Spouse: Frank Percy Gay (1922-1998) - Jun 13, 1942 - Roanoke Co., VA


Children
1 F Linda Faye Sanders (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Harold Irving Hopkins, Jr. (living)


2 F Susan B. Sanders (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Herbert Elworth Sanders, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Annie Irene Cobler is listed as the wife of Herbert Elworth Sanders in the orig. marr. cert. of his daughter Linda Faye Sanders, born May 24, 1948 in Wake Co., NC, married Aug. 9, 1966 in Wake Co., NC. Linda could be Annie's daughter, but there's no source document to that end. Linda was 1st married in Jun. 30, 1942 in Roanoke Co., Va., to Frank Percy Gay; he remarried Mar. 7, 1949 in Wash. DC, thus they were divorced by that date. There's no evidence that Henry was previously married, and in the 1930 census he was single. On Herbert's orig. death cert., he's married, and it's only a year after the marriage of his dau. Linda.
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Benjamin Franklin Cobler and Minnie Kathleen Merriman




Husband Benjamin Franklin Cobler

          AKA: Frank
         Born: May 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Edward Cobbler (1865-1949)
       Mother: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)


     Marriage: Feb 22, 1925 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie Kathleen Merriman

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935)
       Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)




Children
1 F Margaret Merriman Cobler

         Born: May 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 2022 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Alvin Coan Parlier (1933-2008)
         Marr: Aug 18, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Claude Oscar Gardner (Abt 1938-      )
         Marr: Oct 27, 1962 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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William Donald Perdue and Betty Jane Cobler




Husband William Donald Perdue

         Born: Jul 14, 1929 - Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO
         Died: Nov 6, 2003 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 18, 1949 - York, York Co., SC



Wife Betty Jane Cobler

         Born: Apr 5, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Sherman Cobler (1908-1992)
       Mother: Willie Christine Clark (1911-1985)



 Other Spouse: Roy Edward Brown, Jr. (1934-2008) - Jun 19, 1955 - York, York Co., SC

 Other Spouse: Frank Marshall Flippen, Jr. (1952-2017) - Mar 16, 1988 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Frank Marshall Flippen, Jr. and Betty Jane Cobler




Husband Frank Marshall Flippen, Jr.

         Born: Aug 25, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 2017 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Frank Marshall Flippen, Sr. (1929-2008)
       Mother: Annie Estelle Huff (1935-1993)


     Marriage: Mar 16, 1988 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sharon Darlene McFall



Wife Betty Jane Cobler

         Born: Apr 5, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Sherman Cobler (1908-1992)
       Mother: Willie Christine Clark (1911-1985)



 Other Spouse: William Donald Perdue (1929-2003) - Sep 18, 1949 - York, York Co., SC

 Other Spouse: Roy Edward Brown, Jr. (1934-2008) - Jun 19, 1955 - York, York Co., SC


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 2d and her 3d marriage; both previously divorced. Married in a civil ceremony. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Vincent Gryczt and Clara Daye Cobler




Husband Vincent Gryczt

         Born: Dec 15, 1894 - MD
         Died: Jan 31, 1962
       Buried:  - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
     Marriage: Jul 4, 1936 - Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Clara Daye Cobler

         Born: Dec 6, 1903 - VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2000 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA


       Father: John Edward Cobbler (1865-1949)
       Mother: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)




Children

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Damon Mohan Cobler and Cora Wilkins




Husband Damon Mohan Cobler

         Born: Nov 6, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 21, 1959 - Spencer, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: May 23, 1959 - Sandy Ridge UMC Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Cobler (1851-1924)
       Mother: Martha Ann Thomasson (1851-1901)


     Marriage: 1915-1916



Wife Cora Wilkins

         Born: Mar 9, 1895 - NC
         Died: Sep 25, 1975
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge UMC Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC


Children
1 M Eldridge Lee Cobler

         Born: Sep 9, 1916 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1989
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge UMC Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
       Spouse: Alice Maude Bullins (1916-2002)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA



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George Kyle Jessee and Dorothy Mae Cobler




Husband George Kyle Jessee

         Born: Nov 21, 1924 - Wise, Wise Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 2006 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA
     Marriage: Abt 1956



Wife Dorothy Mae Cobler

         Born: Jun 11, 1927 - VA
         Died: Nov 14, 2020
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA


       Father: Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Era Lillian Eggleston (1902-1933)




Children

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George W. Donavant and Fannie Cobler




Husband George W. Donavant

         Born: 1862-1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Fannie Cobler

         Born: 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Tyler Cobler (1831-1902)
       Mother: Malinda Columbia Bouldin (1834-1895)



 Other Spouse: James T. Donavant (1862/1863-      ) - May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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James T. Donavant and Fannie Cobler




Husband James T. Donavant

         Born: 1862-1863
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Fannie Cobler

         Born: 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Tyler Cobler (1831-1902)
       Mother: Malinda Columbia Bouldin (1834-1895)



 Other Spouse: George W. Donavant (1862/1863-      ) - Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Alexander Donavant

          AKA: Alex
         Born: Sep 14, 1891 - VA
         Died: Feb 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Alice Thelma Weaver (1909-1994)
         Marr: Mar 29, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

He was single, and she was widowed.
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Frederick Cobler and Matilda Grogan




Husband Frederick Cobler

         Born: Jul 13, 1802 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Nicholas Cobbler (1769-Abt 1860)
       Mother: Prudence Unknown (1769-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Matilda Grogan

         Born: 1802 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Witcher Benford Stultz, Jr. and Geneva Ann Cobler




Husband Witcher Benford Stultz, Jr.

         Born: Feb 3, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Witcher Benford Stultz, Sr. (1897-1964)
       Mother: Nina Sue Hurd (1905-1961)


     Marriage: Aug 29, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Geneva Ann Cobler

         Born: Jan 2, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Cobler (1905-1986)
       Mother: Mary Emma Hundley (1905-1977)




Children
1 F Paula Jean Stultz (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Victor Randolph Lester (living)


2 M David Eugene Stultz

         Born: Apr 28, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1949 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 1, 1949 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA




Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a carpenter for Lester Lumber Co. Their license was issued Aug. 29, 1942 in Martinsville, Va., and they were married by Chevis Horne, Bapt. Min.
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George Edward Cobler and Cyrene Esther Nuckols




Husband George Edward Cobler

         Born: Dec 1, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Texas Lonza Cobler (1888-1980)
       Mother: Virginia Mae McDaniel (1903-1973)


     Marriage: Apr 30, 1955 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA

 Other Spouse: Charlotte Katheen Barker (Abt 1923-      ) - Dec 24, 1943 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA



Wife Cyrene Esther Nuckols

         Born: Mar 21, 1897 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1982 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA


       Father: John Hayes Nuckols (1869-1948)
       Mother: Mary Beulah Gatewood (1870-1929)



 Other Spouse: Joseph Calvin Lawrence (1888-1958) - Nov 13, 1913 - Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC

 Other Spouse: Benjamin Allen Work (1919-1985) - Aug 10, 1946 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 35 and she 56. He born in Roanoke, Va., and she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Son of Texas L. Cobler & Virginia M. McDaniel; dau. of John H. Nuckols & Mary Beulah Gatewood. Married by Samuel A. Bagby, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Henrico Co., Va.
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Harold Jackson Cobler and Susan Richardson




Husband Harold Jackson Cobler

         Born: Nov 4, 1890 - VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1981
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Edward Cobbler (1865-1949)
       Mother: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)


     Marriage: Jul 16, 1922 - VA



Wife Susan Richardson

          AKA: Susie
         Born: Sep 27, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1985
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Abner Richardson (1879-1958)
       Mother: Ida Zoe Pace (1880-1971)




Children
1 M Robert Allen Cobler, Sr.

         Born: Apr 27, 1924 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1998 - USA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rainey Virginia Turner (1921-2007)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1946 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Mary Cornelia Cobler

          AKA: Corney
         Born: Dec 16, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2018 - Tallassee Health & Rehab Ctr., Tallassee, AL
       Buried: Feb 8, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Archie Taylor (1917-2004)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Ruth Maxine Cobler

         Born: Feb 24, 1937 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 2021 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 17, 2021 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: Charles Delano Williams (1933-2012)
         Marr: Abt 1956



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Henry Clay Cobler and Mary Emma Hundley




Husband Henry Clay Cobler

         Born: Dec 24, 1905 - VA
         Died: Nov 1986
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Edward Cobbler (1865-1949)
       Mother: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Emma Hundley

         Born: Feb 27, 1905 - VA
         Died: Aug 1977 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James William Hundley (1875-1931)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Williams (1879-1964)




Children
1 F Geneva Ann Cobler

         Born: Jan 2, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Witcher Benford Stultz, Jr. (1924-1993)
         Marr: Aug 29, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Violet Jean Cobler

         Born: Apr 18, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 6, 2016 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert David Lemons, Sr. (1928-2010)
         Marr: Jun 16, 1950 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Jimmy Wayne Cobler, Sr.

         Born: Apr 23, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1999 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 16, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Susan Faye Ashby (living)


4 M Ronnie Clay Cobler

         Born: Aug 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Helen Marie Hankins (living)
       Spouse: Deborah Holley (living)



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Henry Elwood Cobler and Beatrice Irene Spencer




Husband Henry Elwood Cobler

         Born: Aug 23, 1934 - VA
         Died: Aug 16, 2011 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Matthew Cobler (1901-      )
       Mother: Bessie Mae Clark (1908-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Beatrice Irene Spencer

         Born: Dec 26, 1931 - Dillons Fork, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 2018 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried: Feb 24, 2018 - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children

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Herbert Lee Cobler and Laura Lee Spencer




Husband Herbert Lee Cobler

         Born: Oct 24, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 2016 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 5, 2016


       Father: Eldridge Lee Cobler (1916-1989)
       Mother: Alice Maude Bullins (1916-2002)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1954 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Gracie Alma Thacker



Wife Laura Lee Spencer

         Born: Oct 4, 1935 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1991
       Buried: 


       Father: John Albert Spencer (1905-1992)
       Mother: Dorothy Mae Shelton (1914-1998)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer. Married by J.S. Taylor in a civil service. Divorced in Patrick Co., Va.
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Herbert Lee Cobler and Gracie Alma Thacker




Husband Herbert Lee Cobler

         Born: Oct 24, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 2016 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 5, 2016


       Father: Eldridge Lee Cobler (1916-1989)
       Mother: Alice Maude Bullins (1916-2002)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Laura Lee Spencer (1935-1991) - Oct 2, 1954 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Wife Gracie Alma Thacker (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Lyn Thacker (1895-      )
       Mother: Ruth Frances Compton (1900-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced and she once widowed. They were married at 105 Maple St., by the Rev. Sheppard, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church.
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James E. Cobler and Vera Martin




Husband James E. Cobler

         Born: Feb 2, 1918 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Clark Cobler, Sr. (1894-1974)
       Mother: Georgiana Ella Cobbler (1897-1978)


     Marriage: Jun 18, 1955 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Vera Martin

         Born: Feb 3, 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Norfolk, Va.
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Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. and Era Lillian Eggleston




Husband Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr.

         Born: Jun 18, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1936 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Eggleston Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: John Edward Cobbler (1865-1949)
       Mother: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)


     Marriage: Aug 19, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Era Lillian Eggleston

          AKA: Erie
         Born: Dec 30, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1933 - Mem. Hosp., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Eggleston Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: John William Eggleston (1879-1948)
       Mother: Annie Moyer Thomasson (1884-1941)




Children
1 F Annie Irene Cobler

         Born: 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aft Feb 24, 2015
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Frank Percy Gay (1922-1998)
         Marr: Jun 13, 1942 - Roanoke Co., VA
       Spouse: Herbert Elworth Sanders, Sr. (1906-1967)
         Marr: 1946-1947 - Wake Co., NC


2 F Mary Eleane Cobler

         Born: Mar 2, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 2015 - Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA
       Spouse: James Eli Overstreet (1922-2014)
         Marr: Abt 1955


3 F Dorothy Mae Cobler

         Born: Jun 11, 1927 - VA
         Died: Nov 14, 2020
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA
       Spouse: George Kyle Jessee (1924-2006)
         Marr: Abt 1956


4 M John Milton Cobler

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: May 1, 1930 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: Feb 4, 2018 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Janet Angeline Biggs (living)
       Spouse: Margaret Louise Goins (living)


5 M Jesse Orren Cobler, Jr.

         Born: 1931-1933
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

He's 23 and she 19. Son of J.E. & Mary C. Cobler; dau. of J.W. & Annie M. Eggleston. Married by W.D. Hightower, JP, in a civil ceremony.
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Jimmy Wayne Cobler, Sr. and Susan Faye Ashby




Husband Jimmy Wayne Cobler, Sr.

         Born: Apr 23, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1999 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 16, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Cobler (1905-1986)
       Mother: Mary Emma Hundley (1905-1977)


     Marriage: 



Wife Susan Faye Ashby (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev. George Fuller Ashby (1916-1990)
       Mother: Mary Agnes Shaffer (1918-2010)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a sheetmetal worker. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va. Oddly, they married each other twice and twice divorced: 1st married (Jun. 11, 1959, Henry Co., Va., have orig. doc.), divorced (Mar. 31, 1976, Henry Co., Va., have orig. doc.), remarried (Jun. 18, 1977, Bennettsville, South Carolina, have orig. doc.), and divorced again (Mar. 18, 1982, Henry Co., Va., have orig. doc.).
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John Milton Cobler and Janet Angeline Biggs




Husband John Milton Cobler

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: May 1, 1930 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: Feb 4, 2018 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Era Lillian Eggleston (1902-1933)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Margaret Louise Goins



Wife Janet Angeline Biggs (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970)
       Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Patterson (1909-1997)



 Other Spouse: Flemington Clifford Brannen


Children
1 M Merrell Johnnie Cobler (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Terry Lynn Cannaday (living)
       Spouse: Patricia Kay Gilbert (1952-2010)


2 M Mark Isaac Cobler (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Deborah Alice Walker (living)


3 M Matthew Warren Cobler (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Connie Lynn Gilbert (living)
       Spouse: Amy Elizabeth Cruise (living)
       Spouse: Veronica Louise Gravely (living)



Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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John Milton Cobler and Margaret Louise Goins




Husband John Milton Cobler

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: May 1, 1930 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: Feb 4, 2018 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Era Lillian Eggleston (1902-1933)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Janet Angeline Biggs



Wife Margaret Louise Goins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

This was his 2d marriage (divorced) and this was her 3d marriage (divorced). Married by John W. Woody, Southern Bapt. Min.
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John Oxley Cobler and Malinda Miles




Husband John Oxley Cobler

         Born: 1835 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Cobbler (1801-1866)
       Mother: Sarah Bouldin (1806-1891)


     Marriage: Mar 16, 1858 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Malinda Miles

         Born: Nov 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1922
       Buried:  - Bouldin Cem., Grassy Creek, VA


       Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Sr. (1800-1877)
       Mother: Mahala Oxley (1810-1882)




Children
1 F Roxanna Cobler

          AKA: Roxie
         Born: Jul 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1900
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Nicholas Marshall Donavant (1853-1922)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1879 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Sarah Cobler

          AKA: Sally
         Born: May 1859 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1862 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 



3 F Nancy Jane Cobler

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Apr 1, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1900 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Reynolds-Mills Cem., Critz, Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Sam Morris Reynolds (1851-1933)
         Marr: Jan 26, 1882 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary Fannie Cobler

         Born: 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Mar 23, 1899
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George Washington Donavant II (1854-1890)
         Marr: Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Thomas Donovant (1860-1935)
         Marr: May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA


5 M John Edward Cobbler

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Jan 18, 1865 - VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1949
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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John Robert Cobler, Sr. and Ellin Louise Walker




Husband John Robert Cobler, Sr.

         Born: Jan 16, 1925 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 2011 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 14, 2011 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Robert Matthew Cobler (1901-      )
       Mother: Bessie Mae Clark (1908-      )


     Marriage: Mar 31, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ellin Louise Walker

         Born: Jul 19, 1927 - Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Barbara Regena Cobler (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Elmer Wilson (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was in the U.S. Navy. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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John Thomas Cobler and Mary Spencer Freeman




Husband John Thomas Cobler

         Born: Oct 7, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 5, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John F. Cobler (1865-Bef 1930)
       Mother: Loula Bocock (1870-      )


     Marriage: Jul 7, 1917 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Spencer Freeman

         Born: 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1978
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Lewis Edmund Cobbler

         Born: Sep 24, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 7, 2022 - Rocky Mount Health & Rehab. Ctr., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 2022 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Helen Stone (1934-1980)
         Marr: Oct 17, 1953 - Henry Co., VA



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Joseph Henry Cobler and Martha Ann Thomasson




Husband Joseph Henry Cobler

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Nov 8, 1851 - VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1924
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Robert Tyler Cobler (1831-1902)
       Mother: Malinda Columbia Bouldin (1834-1895)


     Marriage: Jan 6, 1875 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Ann Thomasson

         Born: Jul 23, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 1901
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Riley G. Thomasson (1818-      )
       Mother: Martha Jane Pedigo (1824-      )




Children
1 F Ida Lee Cobler

         Born: Mar 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Robert Clark (1871/1872-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Feb 18, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Annie Green Cobler

         Born: Jun 25, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1941 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: James Kary Rea (1870-1941)
         Marr: Jan 14, 1903 - Patrick Co., VA


3 F Daisy Cobler

         Born: Mar 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Damon Mohan Cobler

         Born: Nov 6, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 21, 1959 - Spencer, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: May 23, 1959 - Sandy Ridge UMC Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
       Spouse: Cora Wilkins (1895-1975)
         Marr: 1915-1916


5 F Dara Cobler

         Born: Nov 1886 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Coy Elmer Ramey and Lillian Beatrice Cobler




Husband Coy Elmer Ramey

         Born: Jul 7, 1923 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 20, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lillian Beatrice Cobler

         Born: Oct 4, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1988 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Clark Cobler, Sr. (1894-1974)
       Mother: Georgiana Ella Cobbler (1897-1978)



 Other Spouse: Moyer Casteem Goad (1922-1998) - Aft Jan 4, 1954


Children

Notes: Marriage

He worker for Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co., and she did textile work for Jobbers Pants Co. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Moyer Casteem Goad and Lillian Beatrice Cobler




Husband Moyer Casteem Goad

         Born: Sep 3, 1922 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Jun 25, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Aft Jan 4, 1954



Wife Lillian Beatrice Cobler

         Born: Oct 4, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1988 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Clark Cobler, Sr. (1894-1974)
       Mother: Georgiana Ella Cobbler (1897-1978)



 Other Spouse: Coy Elmer Ramey (1923-      ) - Sep 20, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Jan. 4, 1954 was the date of her divorce from her 1st husband.
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James Moorman Goggin and Mable Clara Cobler




Husband James Moorman Goggin

         Born: Sep 23, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1997 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: William Edward Goggin (1857-1921)
       Mother: Ruth James McCune (1889-1969)


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Laura Frances Toler



Wife Mable Clara Cobler

         Born: Jul 19, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1985 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Cobler (1868-1917)
       Mother: Lessie J. Turner (1883-1919)




Children
1 F Eleanor Jewel Goggin

         Born: Jan 18, 1930 - Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1952 - U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Pickett, VA
       Buried: Sep 4, 1952 - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Clyde Randolph Mann, Sr. (1924-1976)
         Marr: Mar 2, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Lelia Irene Goggin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James E. Lawrence


3 F Ruth Celestia Goggin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Herman Randolph Maxie (living)


4 F Doris Marie Goggin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Austin Gibson (living)


5 F Mary Louise Goggin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sam Whitney Keen (living)


6 F Pearl Elaine Goggin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lynwood Carroll Compton



Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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Alvin Coan Parlier and Margaret Merriman Cobler




Husband Alvin Coan Parlier

         Born: Nov 16, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Coy Albert Parlier (1908-1960)
       Mother: Pattie Hazel Compton (1915-1982)


     Marriage: Aug 18, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Dorothy Lee Ledford

 Other Spouse: Delores Angeline McGuire



Wife Margaret Merriman Cobler

         Born: May 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 2022 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Cobler (1897-      )
       Mother: Minnie Kathleen Merriman (1906-      )



 Other Spouse: Claude Oscar Gardner (Abt 1938-      ) - Oct 27, 1962 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. Their license was issued Aug. 18, 1951 in Danville, Va., and they were married by W.C. Bradley, Bapt. Min.
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Claude Oscar Gardner and Margaret Merriman Cobler




Husband Claude Oscar Gardner

         Born: Abt 1938 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Claude Allen Gardner (1910-1975)
       Mother: Nina Frances Lovell (1923-2011)


     Marriage: Oct 27, 1962 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Margaret Merriman Cobler

         Born: May 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 2022 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Cobler (1897-      )
       Mother: Minnie Kathleen Merriman (1906-      )



 Other Spouse: Alvin Coan Parlier (1933-2008) - Aug 18, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was single, and she twice divorced. He did textile work for DuPont, and she was an inspector for Dupont. Married by L.A. Bowman, Church of the Brethren Min. Her prior husband was a McCracken.
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George W. Edwards and Mary A. Cobler




Husband George W. Edwards

         Born: 1849 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Bowling Edwards (1818-      )
       Mother: Louisa Cobbler (1823-1860)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1871 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary A. Cobler

         Born: Feb 1844 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah A. Edwards

         Born: 1872 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Ward Cayton (1866-      )
         Marr: Dec 22, 1889 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Ida Bell Edwards

         Born: Apr 3, 1874 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 9, 1929
       Buried:  - Gallaway Farm Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Robert Lee O'Dell (1869-1905)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Charles Francis Matherly (1878-1942)
         Marr: Jan 23, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Thomas Ruffin Edwards

          AKA: Tom
         Born: May 24, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 18, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 20, 1948 - Gallaway Farm Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Lillie Katherine Scott (1893-1934)
         Marr: 1909-1911


4 M George Bouldin Edwards

         Born: Aug 17, 1885 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 10, 1940 - Stoneville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 12, 1940 - Fam. Cem., Stoneville, NC
       Spouse: Sophia Lemons (Cir 1889-      )
         Marr: Dec 27, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC



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William Archie Taylor and Mary Cornelia Cobler




Husband William Archie Taylor

         Born: Nov 23, 1917 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 2004 - Eclectic, Elmore Co., AL
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 8, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Cornelia Cobler

          AKA: Corney
         Born: Dec 16, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2018 - Tallassee Health & Rehab Ctr., Tallassee, AL
       Buried: Feb 8, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harold Jackson Cobler (1890-1981)
       Mother: Susan Richardson (1906-1985)




Children
1 M William Alfred Taylor

         Born: Sep 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 24, 1973 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 26, 1973 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children



Notes: Marriage

He was single. She was once divorced. He was a mechanic at Bridge Street Motors, and she an inspector for DuPont Corp. Married by L.R. Broyhmon (sic), Bapt. Min.
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James Eli Overstreet and Mary Eleane Cobler




Husband James Eli Overstreet

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 25, 1922 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Sep 27, 2014 - Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Buried: Sep 30, 2014 - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA
     Marriage: Abt 1955



Wife Mary Eleane Cobler

         Born: Mar 2, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 2015 - Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Jessie Orren Cobler, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Era Lillian Eggleston (1902-1933)




Children

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George Washington Donavant II and Mary Fannie Cobler




Husband George Washington Donavant II

         Born: May 12, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1890
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Fannie Cobler

         Born: 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Mar 23, 1899
       Buried: 


       Father: John Oxley Cobler (1835-      )
       Mother: Malinda Miles (1837-1922)



 Other Spouse: James Thomas Donovant (1860-1935) - May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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James Thomas Donovant and Mary Fannie Cobler




Husband James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Martha Susan Philpott (1869-1932) - Mar 23, 1899 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mary Spencer Hollandsworth (1865-      ) - Aug 30, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Fannie Cobler

         Born: 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Mar 23, 1899
       Buried: 


       Father: John Oxley Cobler (1835-      )
       Mother: Malinda Miles (1837-1922)



 Other Spouse: George Washington Donavant II (1854-1890) - Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 1st marriage is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1", p. 169, line 55, 26 May 1891: J. T. Dunnavant, 28, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, son of G. W. & S. Dunnavant, married Fannie Dunnavant, 26, widowed, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of J. & M. Cobler.
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Merrell Johnnie Cobler and Terry Lynn Cannaday




Husband Merrell Johnnie Cobler

         Born: Jul 8, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 2020 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 21, 2020


       Father: John Milton Cobler (1930-2018)
       Mother: Janet Angeline Biggs


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Patricia Kay Gilbert (1952-2010) - Apr 8, 1985 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Terry Lynn Cannaday (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. Married by John Haywood Ole (sic), Bapt. Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Merrell Johnnie Cobler and Patricia Kay Gilbert




Husband Merrell Johnnie Cobler

         Born: Jul 8, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 2020 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 21, 2020


       Father: John Milton Cobler (1930-2018)
       Mother: Janet Angeline Biggs


     Marriage: Apr 8, 1985 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Terry Lynn Cannaday



Wife Patricia Kay Gilbert

         Born: Jan 8, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 18, 2010 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 20, 2010 - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA


       Father: Clellen Neil Gilbert (1925-1994)
       Mother: Iris Magdalene Bowles (1932-1990)



 Other Spouse: Bruce Leonard Francisco (1950-1981) - Nov 12, 1969 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Kenneth Allen Harrison (1951-2001) - Feb 17, 1993 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Clarence Neal Curry (1945-2016) - Feb 14, 2003 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced (in 1979), and she was once widowed. Married by W.E. Collins, Christian Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Henry Clay Lawrence and Nancy Bouldin Cobler




Husband Henry Clay Lawrence

         Born: 1825 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1895 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Stokes Co., NC


       Father: James Henry Lawrence, Sr. (1786-1880)
       Mother: Susannah Woodall (1791-Bef 1850)


     Marriage: 1851 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Bouldin Cobler

         Born: 1827 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 15, 1900 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Stokes Co., NC


       Father: John Tyler Cobbler (1801-1866)
       Mother: Sarah Bouldin (1806-1891)




Children
1 F Julia Ann Lawrence

         Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 21, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Stokes Co., NC
       Spouse: Melchisedec Francis (1840-      )
         Marr: Dec 30, 1873 - NC


2 M Samuel Jesse Lawrence

         Born: Apr 9, 1854 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 19, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC
       Spouse: Nancy Moss (1859-      )
         Marr: Jan 14, 1875 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC


3 M James Nicholas Lawrence

          AKA: Nick
         Born: Apr 6, 1856 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 8, 1925 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - Indian Grove Cem., Stokes Co., NC
       Spouse: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1879 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC


4 F Mary Jane Lawrence

         Born: Apr 19, 1859 - NC
         Died: Jul 7, 1920 - NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Wesley Dodson (1851-1929)
         Marr: May 22, 1892 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC


5 M Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: May 22, 1861 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 14, 1923 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)
         Marr: Jun 14, 1886 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Louisa Anna Simmons (1866-1952)
         Marr: Feb 1, 1906 - Mayberry, VA


6 F Nancy B. Lawrence

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: 1862 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Bef Jul 29, 1922
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Franklin East (1859-1922)
         Marr: Sep 17, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC


7 F Lucinda R. Lawrence

         Born: 1864 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George W. Hudson (1859-      )
         Marr: Jan 16, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC


8 M John Wesley Lawrence

         Born: Jul 10, 1869 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1948 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1888 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC


9 F Sarah Margaret Lawrence

          AKA: Martha
         Born: 1872 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Bef 1921 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Stokes Co., NC
       Spouse: John H. Bondurant (1873-1946)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1893 - NC



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Sam Morris Reynolds and Nancy Jane Cobler




Husband Sam Morris Reynolds

         Born: Oct 14, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1933
       Buried:  - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: William Cornelius Reynolds (1817/1822-1895)
       Mother: Aster Ann Mills (1825/1830-      )


     Marriage: Jan 26, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Jane Cobler

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Apr 1, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1900 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Reynolds-Mills Cem., Critz, Patrick Co., VA


       Father: John Oxley Cobler (1835-      )
       Mother: Malinda Miles (1837-1922)




Children
1 M Luther Neal Reynolds

         Born: Aug 26, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1957 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC
       Buried: Sep 26, 1957 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Lucy Jane Benton (1888-1938)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1904 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Euna Doris Tucker (1909-1988)
         Marr: Aft Jul 19, 1938


2 M John Sherman Reynolds

         Born: Oct 11, 1885
         Died: May 7, 1967
       Buried:  - Mayodan Moravian Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Fairy Smith (1888-1988)


3 M Robert Hugh Reynolds

         Born: Jan 20, 1888 - VA
         Died: Sep 14, 1965
       Buried:  - Glenn's Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ayersville, NC
       Spouse: Elizabeth Clemmons Yates (1900-1940)
         Marr: Apr 19, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Ethel B. Reynolds

         Born: May 1, 1891
         Died: Jan 1910
       Buried:  - Reynolds-Mills Cem., Critz, Patrick Co., VA



5 F Hallie Mae Reynolds

         Born: May 21, 1893 - USA
         Died: May 26, 1973 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: John Thomas Carter (1892-1970)
         Marr: Mar 9, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC


6 M Ernest Gilmer Reynolds

         Born: Dec 13, 1896 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 28, 1965 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Mary Brooksie Jarrett (1894-1951)
         Marr: Apr 14, 1920 - Henry Co., VA


7 M William Horace Reynolds

         Born: Jul 16, 1900
         Died: Aug 5, 1982
       Buried:  - Parkwood Cem., Baltimore, MD
       Spouse: Ethel Matthews (1910-1980)



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Harry Marshall Hairfield and Nancy Marie Cobler




Husband Harry Marshall Hairfield

         Born: Mar 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA


       Father: Luther Daniel Hairfield, Sr. (1898-1964)
       Mother: Esther Mae Bingham (1893-1931)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Marie Cobler

         Born: Oct 17, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 2016 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 28, 2016 - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA


       Father: Abraham Lincoln Cobler (1910-2009)
       Mother: Clara Belle Belcher (1912-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a student and she worked for DuPont Corp. Married by L.A. Bowman, Church of the Brethren Minister.
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John Lewis Jamison and Nannie Kate Cobler




Husband John Lewis Jamison

         Born: Aug 18, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1958 - Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Jamison Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Peter Marshall Jamison (1851-1918)
       Mother: Emma Jane Patterson (1865-1933)


     Marriage: Abt 1920-1921 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Nannie Kate Cobler

         Born: Aug 28, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 18, 1997 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 20, 1997 - Jamison Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: John Edward Cobbler (1865-1949)
       Mother: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949)




Children
1 M John Pete Jamison

         Born: Mar 8, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 2006 - VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2006 - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Jewell Jane Jones (1921-2004)
         Marr: Nov 30, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M Robert Edgar Jamison

         Born: Jan 3, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2013 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 11, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Grace Brown (1926-2016)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



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Robert Allen Cobler, Sr. and Rainey Virginia Turner




Husband Robert Allen Cobler, Sr.

         Born: Apr 27, 1924 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1998 - USA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harold Jackson Cobler (1890-1981)
       Mother: Susan Richardson (1906-1985)


     Marriage: Feb 14, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rainey Virginia Turner

         Born: 1921 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 2007
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Robert Allen Cobler, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Monica Magdalene Bush (living)
       Spouse: Pamela Jane Riddle (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer. Their license was issued Feb. 14, 1946 in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Robert Lee Cobler and Lessie J. Turner




Husband Robert Lee Cobler

         Born: Mar 25, 1868 - VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1917 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Dec 25, 1904 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Lessie J. Turner

         Born: Jun 29, 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 22, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Mable Clara Cobler

         Born: Jul 19, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1985 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: James Moorman Goggin (1908-1997)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Ronnie Clay Cobler and Helen Marie Hankins




Husband Ronnie Clay Cobler

         Born: Aug 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Cobler (1905-1986)
       Mother: Mary Emma Hundley (1905-1977)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Deborah Holley



Wife Helen Marie Hankins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Albert Hankins (1916-1988)
       Mother: Mabel Clarice Eanes (1915-1995)



 Other Spouse: James Marshall Wood


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a furniture worker and she worked in the office of Lesco Homes. Married by David W. Worley, Meth. Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Ronnie Clay Cobler and Deborah Holley




Husband Ronnie Clay Cobler

         Born: Aug 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Cobler (1905-1986)
       Mother: Mary Emma Hundley (1905-1977)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Helen Marie Hankins



Wife Deborah Holley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Nov. 5, 1976 was the divorce date from his 1st wife.
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Nicholas Marshall Donavant and Roxanna Cobler




Husband Nicholas Marshall Donavant

          AKA: Nick
         Born: Dec 29, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 17, 1922 - Donavant Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1879 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Roxanna Cobler

          AKA: Roxie
         Born: Jul 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1900
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: John Oxley Cobler (1835-      )
       Mother: Malinda Miles (1837-1922)




Children

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Charles Delano Williams and Ruth Maxine Cobler




Husband Charles Delano Williams

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Oct 28, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 1, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 3, 2012 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: Walter Clifton Williams (1914-1998)
       Mother: Omar Estelle Walker (1915-2005)


     Marriage: Abt 1956

 Other Spouse: Dollie Maybell Mize (1935-2022) - Jul 6, 1985 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ruth Maxine Cobler

         Born: Feb 24, 1937 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 2021 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 17, 2021 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: Harold Jackson Cobler (1890-1981)
       Mother: Susan Richardson (1906-1985)




Children
1 M Charles Terry Williams

         Born: Sep 30, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 2015
       Buried: Jun 22, 2015 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA




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Texas Lonza Cobler and Virginia Mae McDaniel




Husband Texas Lonza Cobler

         Born: Jan 1, 1888 - VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1980
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA


       Father: Clarke B. Cobbler (1854-      )
       Mother: Martha Susan Draper (1864-Bef 1910)


     Marriage: Jun 26, 1919 - Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VA



Wife Virginia Mae McDaniel

         Born: Mar 20, 1903 - WV
         Died: Mar 1, 1973 - MCV Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA


Children
1 M George Edward Cobler

         Born: Dec 1, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charlotte Katheen Barker (Abt 1923-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1943 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
       Spouse: Cyrene Esther Nuckols (1897-1982)
         Marr: Apr 30, 1955 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA



Notes: Marriage

He was 30 and she 16. He was a brickmaker. Son of Clark & Martha Cobbler; dau. of A.J. & J. McDaniel. Married by A.B. Brooks.
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Thomas Cobler and Elizabeth Grogan




Husband Thomas Cobler

         Born: 1795 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Nicholas Cobbler (1769-Abt 1860)
       Mother: Prudence Unknown (1769-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Grogan

         Born: 1796 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Robert David Lemons, Sr. and Violet Jean Cobler




Husband Robert David Lemons, Sr.

          AKA: Dee
         Born: Dec 1, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 2010 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Almon Lemons (1891-1975)
       Mother: Mary Louise Turner (1907-1994)


     Marriage: Jun 16, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Violet Jean Cobler

         Born: Apr 18, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 6, 2016 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Cobler (1905-1986)
       Mother: Mary Emma Hundley (1905-1977)




Children
1 M Robert David Lemons, Jr.

         Born: Nov 2, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 21, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Frankie Anne Whitlow (living)
       Spouse: Maria Elizabeth Hauger (living)


2 F Donna Jean Lemons (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Michael Gene Cassell (living)


3 M Stephen Wayne Lemons (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in a furniture factory and she was a clerk at Woolworths Five & Dime. Married by L.A. Bourman, Church of the Brethren Minister.



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