Early Southside Virginia Families



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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

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



Notes: Marriage (Minnie Kathleen Merriman):

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 (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.):

Divorced in Martinsville, 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 (Fannie Cobler):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (James T. Donavant):

He single, she a wid.
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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 (Fannie Cobler):

He single, she a wid.


Notes: Marriage (George W. Donavant):

Both single.
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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 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., 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



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., 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



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):

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



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):

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: 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, 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 (Malinda Miles):

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: 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, 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 (Martha Ann Thomasson):

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 (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., 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 (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, VA
       Spouse: Clyde Randolph Mann, Sr. (1924-1976)
         Marr: Mar 2, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mable Clara Cobler):

Both 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



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., 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 (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, 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: 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, 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 (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):

Both single.
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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: 


     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., 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: 1873 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Bef 1921 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Stokes Co., NC
       Spouse: 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, 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., Stoneville, 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 (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, 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


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., VA
       Spouse: 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, 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 (Lessie J. Turner):

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: 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), VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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 1922
       Spouse: 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, TX
       Spouse: Howard Marion Purkaple (1904-1971)
         Marr: Jul 19, 1924 - Hughes Co., OK
       Spouse: Alfred Michael Samman (1911-1965)
         Marr: TX
       Spouse: 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, TX
       Spouse: 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., OK
       Spouse: 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, TX
       Spouse: 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, TX
       Spouse: 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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