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, NCMarriage: 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
Notes: Marriage (Annie Irene Cobler):
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.
Notes: Marriage (Frank Percy Gay):
He 19, she 18. Both single. He a government inspector. S/o George Wayland Gay & Lula Eddine; D/o Jesse Oren Cobler & Era Lillian Eggleston. Marr. by J.W. Wood, Min. Frank remarried on Mar. 7, 1949 in Wash. DC., thus, they divorced prior to that date.
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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., VASpouse: Claude Oscar Gardner (Abt 1938- ) Marr: Oct 27, 1962 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Kathleen Merriman):
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., VAMarriage: 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 (Betty Jane Cobler):
Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Roy Edward Brown, Jr.):
Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Frank Marshall Flippen, Jr.):
His 2d & her 3d marriage; both prev. div. Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., 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
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 (Betty Jane Cobler):
His 2d & her 3d marriage; both prev. div. Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (William Donald Perdue):
Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Roy Edward Brown, Jr.):
Vincent Gryczt and Clara Daye Cobler
Husband Vincent Gryczt
Born: Dec 15, 1894 - MD Died: Jan 31, 1962 Buried: - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VAMarriage: 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, NCSpouse: 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, VAMarriage: 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 (Fannie Cobler):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (James T. Donavant):
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., VASpouse: Alice Thelma Weaver (1909-1994) Marr: Mar 29, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Cobler):
He single, she a wid.
Notes: Marriage (George W. Donavant):
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 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 (Geneva Ann Cobler):
Both single. He a carpenter for Lester Lumber Co. Lic. issued Aug. 29, 1942, Martinsville, Va. Marr. by C.F. Horne, 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
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 (Cyrene Esther Nuckols):
He 35, she 56. He born Roanoke, Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Texas L. Cobler & Virginia M. McDaniel; D/o John H. Nuckols & Mary Beulah Gatewood. Marr. by S.A. Bagby, Min.; Div. Henrico Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Joseph Calvin Lawrence):
He was a grocer. Div. Richmond, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Benjamin Allen Work):
He was single & she once div. He was in the U.S. Army & she was a nurse. Marr. by H.T. Busey, Min.; Div. 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 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Susan Richardson
AKA: Susie Born: Sep 27, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 11, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Abner Richardson (1879-1958) Mother: Ida Lou 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: Charles Delano Williams (1933-2012) Marr: Abt 1956
Notes: Marriage (Susan Richardson):
He 26, she 18. S/o J.E. & Mary C. Cobler; D/o J.A. & Ida Richardson. Marr. Jul. 16, 1922, Stoneville, NC, by C.E. Ward, Min.
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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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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
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
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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
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 (Laura Lee Spencer):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by J.S. Taylor, in a civil ceremony; Div. 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: Jun 29, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Gracie Alma Thacker
Born: Aug 23, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Died: Dec 10, 2024 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA Buried: Dec 12, 2024 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: George Lyn Thacker (1895- ) Mother: Ruth Frances Compton (1900- )
Other Spouse: Robert Dewey Turner (1931-1965) - Sep 3, 1954 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gracie Alma Thacker):
He once div.; she once wid. Marr. at 105 Maple St., by Rev. Sheppard.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Dewey Turner):
He 23, she 21. S/o Robert L. Turner & Iris Bertha Turner; D/o George Lynn Thacker & Ruth Frances Thacker. Marr. Sep. 3, 1954 in Spray, NC, by A.M. McPennis (sic), Min.
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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 (Vera Martin):
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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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
5 M Jesse Orren Cobler, Jr.
Born: 1931-1933 Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Era Lillian Eggleston):
He 23, she 19. S/o J.E. & Mary C. Cobler; D/o J.W. & Annie M. Eggleston. Marr. by W.D. Hightower, JP.
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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: Jun 11, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan Faye Ashby
Born: Jan 20, 1943 - Radford, VA Died: Buried:
Father: Rev., George Fuller Ashby (1916-1990) Mother: Mary Agnes Shaffer (1918-2010)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Susan Faye Ashby):
Both single. He a sheetmetal worker. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. Oddly, they married each other twice & div. twice: 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: Sep 3, 1949 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Janet Angeline Biggs
Born: Apr 10, 1934 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970) Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Patterson (1909-1997)
Children
1 M Merrell Johnnie Cobler (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Patricia Kay Gilbert (1952-2010)
Notes: Marriage (Janet Angeline Biggs):
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: Oct 15, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Margaret Louise Goins
Born: Aug 19, 1929 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Louise Goins):
His 2d marr., her 3rd; both prev. div. Marr. by J.W. Woody, 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Mary Clarence Merriman (1867-1949) Marr: Nov 24, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Malinda Miles):
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: Mar 2, 2025 Buried: Mar 6, 2025 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ellin Louise Walker):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Cora Wilkins (1895-1975) Marr: 1915-1916
5 F Dara Cobler
Born: Nov 1886 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Thomasson):
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 (Lillian Beatrice Cobler):
He worker for Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. & she did textile work for Jobbers Pants Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Moyer Casteem Goad):
Jan. 4, 1954 was the date of her divorce from her 1st husband.
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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., VAMarriage: 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 (Lillian Beatrice Cobler):
Jan. 4, 1954 was the date of her divorce from her 1st husband.
Notes: Marriage (Coy Elmer Ramey):
He worker for Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. & she did textile work for Jobbers Pants Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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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
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, VASpouse: Clyde Randolph Mann, Sr. (1924-1976) Marr: Mar 2, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mable Clara Cobler):
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
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 (Margaret Merriman Cobler):
Both single. Lic. issued Aug. 18, 1951, Danville, Va. Marr. by W.C. Bradley, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Claude Oscar Gardner):
He single, she twice div. He did textile work for DuPont & she an inspector for Dupont. Marr. by L.A. Bowman, Min.; Her prior husb. was a McCracken.
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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 (Margaret Merriman Cobler):
He single, she twice div. He did textile work for DuPont & she an inspector for Dupont. Marr. by L.A. Bowman, Min.; Her prior husb. was a McCracken.
Notes: Marriage (Alvin Coan Parlier):
Both single. Lic. issued Aug. 18, 1951, Danville, Va. Marr. by W.C. Bradley, Min.
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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., NCSpouse: Robert Lee O'Dell (1869-1905) Marr: Dec 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VASpouse: 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., NCSpouse: Lillie Katherine Scott (1891-1934) Marr: Nov 26, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
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, NCSpouse: 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., VAMarriage: 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., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
Notes: Marriage (Mary Cornelia Cobler):
He single, she once div. He a mechanic at Bridge Street Motors & she an inspector for DuPont. Marr. by L.R. Broyhmon, 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, VAMarriage: 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 (Mary Fannie Cobler):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (James Thomas Donovant):
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, S/o G. W. & S. Dunnavant, married Fannie Dunnavant, 26, widowed, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J. & M. Cobler.
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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
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 (Mary Fannie Cobler):
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, S/o G. W. & S. Dunnavant, married Fannie Dunnavant, 26, widowed, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J. & M. Cobler.
Notes: Marriage (George Washington Donavant II):
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:
Marriage: Aug 24, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Terry Lynn Cannaday
Born: Aug 17, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Terry Lynn Cannaday):
Both single. Marr. by J.H. Ole, Min.; Div. 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:
Marriage: Apr 8, 1985 - Henry Co., VA
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 (Patricia Kay Gilbert):
He once div. (1979), she once wid. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Bruce Leonard Francisco):
Both single. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.
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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., NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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., NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904) Marr: Jun 14, 1886 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949) Marr: Dec 23, 1888 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
9 F Sarah Margaret Lawrence
AKA: Martha Born: 1873 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Bef 1921 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Stokes Co., NCSpouse: John Henry Bondurant (1873-1946) Marr: Dec 21, 1893 - Stokes Co., 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, NCSpouse: Lucy Jane Benton (1888-1938) Marr: Dec 14, 1904 - Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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., Stoneville, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, MDSpouse: 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 (Nancy Marie Cobler):
Both single. He was a student & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by L.A. Bowman, Min.
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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 Fam. 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 Fam. 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Dorothy Grace Brown (1926-2016) Marr: Dec 19, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
3 M Ray Cobler Jamison
Born: May 19, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 2003 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Jamison Fam. Cem., Franklin Co., VASpouse: Margaret Ann Oakley (1939-2024) Marr: Jul 15, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry 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
Notes: Marriage (Rainey Virginia Turner):
Both single. He a farmer. Lic, issued Feb. 14, 1946, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, 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, VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: James Moorman Goggin (1908-1997) Marr: Jul 4, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Lessie J. Turner):
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: Nov 8, 1962 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Helen Marie Hankins
Born: Sep 7, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Albert Hankins (1916-1988) Mother: Mabel Clarice Eanes (1915-1995)
Other Spouse: James Marshall Wood - Oct 26, 1984 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Helen Marie Hankins):
Both single. He a furniture worker & she worked in the office of Lesco Homes. Marr. by D.W. Worley, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Marshall Wood):
Both once div. Marr. by W.L. Hodge, Min.; Div. Franklin 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: Aft Nov 5, 1976
Wife Deborah Holley
Born: Cir 1943 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Deborah Holley):
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
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), VASpouse: Cyrene Esther Nuckols (1897-1982) Marr: Apr 30, 1955 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Mae McDaniel):
He 30, she 16. He a brickmaker. S/o Clark & Martha Cobbler; D/o A.J. & J. McDaniel. Marr. 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
Notes: Marriage (Violet Jean Cobler):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she was a clerk at Woolworths Five & Dime. Marr. by L.A. Bourman, Min.
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William Day Coburn and Rosa Louise Jarrett
Husband William Day Coburn
Born: Jun 24, 1929 - Narrows, Giles Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1997 - Albemarle Co., VA Buried:Marriage: Aug 2, 1958 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Rosa Louise Jarrett
Born: Nov 10, 1934 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Edward Jarrett (1908-1979) Mother: Della Christine Williams (1910-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rosa Louise Jarrett):
He 29 & she 23. Both single & teachers. He born Giles Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. Marr. Aug. 2, 1958 in Bassett, Va., by J.L. Kibler, Jr., Min.
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Clarence Lee Warren and Dora Belva Cochram
Husband Clarence Lee Warren
Born: Jun 16, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 12, 1999 - Walnut Cove Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Joseph Lee Warren (1872-1946) Mother: Nannie Melinda Hardy (1873-1956)
Marriage: Aug 5, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Dora Belva Cochram
Born: 1905 - Patrick Co., VA Died: 1983 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dora Belva Cochram):
Edward Lee Prince and Annie Duchess Cochran
Husband Edward Lee Prince
Born: Jun 16, 1883 - Barber, Logan Co., AR Died: Mar 4, 1955 - Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX Buried: - Union Grove Cem., Union Grove, TX
Father: Henderson Redden Prince (1849-1917) Mother: Minerva Jane Taylor (1848-1906)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1903 - Barber, Logan Co., AR
Wife Annie Duchess Cochran
Born: Feb 8, 1887 - Barber, Logan Co., AR Died: Jun 18, 1971 - Gilmer Conv. Ctr., Gilmer, TX Buried: - Union Grove Cem., Union Grove, TX
Children
1 F Vera Hazel Prince
Born: Jan 15, 1905 - Crowtown, AR Died: Mar 11, 1993 Buried:Spouse: Frank Lenhart (1883- )
2 F Oliva Tott Prince
AKA: Olivia Prince Born: Jul 13, 1906 - Barber, Logan Co., AR Died: Mar 7, 1965 Buried:Spouse: James E. Gray (Cir 1903- ) Marr: Abt 1922Spouse: Dennis Calkins ( - )
3 F Reba Mae Prince
Born: Apr 8, 1908 - Barber, Logan Co., AR Died: Feb 2, 1995 - Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX Buried: Feb 6, 1995 - Rose Hill Mem. Pk., Corpus Christi, TXSpouse: Howard Marion Purkaple (1904-1971) Marr: Jul 19, 1924 - Hughes Co., OKSpouse: Alfred Michael Samman (1911-1965) Marr: TXSpouse: Clyde Neal Bolls (1911-1994) Marr: TX
4 F Autry Prince
Born: Mar 9, 1910 - Booneville, Logan Co., AR Died: Feb 20, 1964 Buried:Spouse: Lester Matlock ( - ) Marr: Abt 1927
5 M Muncie Pat Prince
Born: Jan 4, 1912 - AR Died: Feb 16, 1994 - TX Buried: - Enoch Cem., Gilmer, TXSpouse: Minnie Leota Byers (1913-1995)
6 F Leatrice Joy Prince
Born: Mar 20, 1914 - Ricardo, Kleberg Co., TX Died: Mar 23, 1997 Buried:Spouse: Varvel Draper (Cir 1908- ) Marr: Jul 1, 1929 - Hughes Co., OKSpouse: William Dooley ( - )
7 M Curtis Ford Prince
Born: Apr 6, 1921 - OK Died: Jun 2, 1945 - Gregg Co., TX Buried: Jun 5, 1945 - Union Grove Cem., Union Grove, TXSpouse: Bernice Browning ( - )
8 M Gorman William Prince, Sr.
Born: Jan 27, 1923 - OK Died: Jun 23, 1975 - Citizens Hosp., Victoria, TX Buried: Jun 25, 1975 - Resurrection Catholic Cem., Victoria, TXSpouse: Louise Philomene Depine (1926- ) Marr: Abt 1946
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Calvin Coolidge Evans and Dora Eva Cochran
Husband Calvin Coolidge Evans
Born: Feb 3, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 28, 2000 - NC Baptist Hosptial, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Feb 1, 2000 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Stonewall Jackson Evans (1901-1977) Mother: Georgia Sanford Minter (1906-1972)
Marriage: Jul 12, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Dora Eva Cochran
Born: Dec 26, 1929 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 22, 1999 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dora Eva Cochran):
He 20 & she 18. S/o Stonewall & Georgia Evans; D/o T.E. & Lillie Jane Cochran. Marr. Jul. 12, 1947 in Leaksville, NC, by H.F. Lambert, Min.
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