Husband William Henry Dodson
Born: Aug 11, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Oct 31, 1960 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Buried: Nov 2, 1960 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Marriage: Jan 9, 1901 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Addie M. Vernon
Born: Apr 17, 1879 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Oct 11, 1953 - Leaksville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Oct 13, 1953 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Children
1 M Russell Clyde Dodson
Born: Mar 14, 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: Aug 6, 1994 - NC
Buried: - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
Spouse: Mary Frances Odell (1913-1980)
Marr: Mar 2, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Addie M. Vernon):
Husband William Thomas Dodson
Born: Feb 9, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Sep 2, 1965 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Joel Ellis Dodson (1872-1950)
Mother: Rosa Lee Jarrett (1876-1959)
Marriage: Aug 25, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lula Esther Odell
AKA: Laura
Born: Feb 14, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Sep 1, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Daniel Wilson Odell (1855-Bef 1920)
Mother: Julia Ann Austin (1857- )
Children
1 M Garnett Odell Dodson
Born: Sep 15, 1914 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jan 17, 1997 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Spouse: Garland Susie Haynes (1913-2000)
Marr: Apr 17, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Lorene Edith Dodson
Born: Sep 16, 1919 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 1999
Buried: - Garden Hills Cem., Opelika, AL
Spouse: Eulis Massey (1915-1974)
Marr: Nov 30, 1939 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Doris Lee Dodson
Born: Feb 8, 1922 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jan 22, 1988
Buried: - New Home Cem., Lottie, Baldwin Co., AL
Spouse: David Lee Hadley, Sr. (1920-1994)
Marr: Jul 16, 1946 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Evelyn Mae Dodson
Born: Jun 7, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Apr 7, 1998
Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
Spouse: Alan Hubert Crosby (1922-2021)
Marr: Aug 24, 1944 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Spouse: John Lawrence (Abt 1920- )
Marr: Dec 6, 1948 - Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL
5 F Alma Giles Dodson
Born: Aug 29, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Nov 16, 2017 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Spouse: Melvin Wesley Pritchett (1921-1965)
Marr: Apr 4, 1943 - York, York Co., SC
Spouse: Benjamin Harrison Wood, Jr. (1918-1991)
Marr: Feb 4, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Husband William Winfield Dodson
Born: Apr 1861 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Josiah Dodson (1821- )
Mother: Jane Bray (1827- )
Marriage: Abt 1885-1886
Wife Sarah J. McDaniel
Born: Aug 1853 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Percy Gordon Dodson
Born: Dec 22, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 25, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 27, 1949 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Spouse: Bertha A. Hall (1890-1953)
Marr: Abt 1907
2 M John James Dodson
Born: Sep 17, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 10, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Oct 12, 1956 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Spouse: Elice Smith ( - )
Marr: Aft Apr 16, 1910
Husband Willie Carroll Dodson
Born: Oct 2, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Sep 7, 2017 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
Buried: Sep 9, 2017 - Covington Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Marriage: Aft Oct 27, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Frances Herndon
Born: Nov 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Oct 28, 2023
Buried: - Private graveside service
Father: Posey Elliott Herndon (1911-1994)
Mother: Mary Frances Austin (1914-1998)
Other Spouse: Herbert Edward Howerton (1930-2015) - Jul 5, 1952 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Frances Herndon):
Oct. 27, 1976 was the divorce date of Willie Dodson from his 1st wife.
Notes: Marriage (Herbert Edward Howerton):
1st. marr. for both. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Husband George Mitchell Doman
Born: Mar 22, 1934 - PA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: May 16, 1953 - Philadelphia, PA
Wife Peggy Ann Miles
Born: Mar 13, 1937 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Oren Linworth Miles (1916-1966)
Mother: Ida Lena McGuire (1916-1991)
Other Spouse: John Leonard Merriman (1935-2010) - Sep 28, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Peggy Ann Miles):
Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (John Leonard Merriman):
3d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by T. Pullin, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Husband Raymond Almond Domina
Born: Jan 17, 1918 - Greenville, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Died: Jan 3, 1996 - Hialeah, Miami-Dade Co., FL
Buried: - Florida National Cem., Bushnell, FL
Marriage: Apr 7, 1960 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ruth Elder Hundley
Born: Nov 17, 1927 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Feb 19, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 22, 1994 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Ralph Howard Hundley, Sr. (1900-1972)
Mother: Zela Mae Ludwick (1901-1964)
Other Spouse: Calvin Dillard Mangrum (1924-1989) - Sep 1, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Claud Swanson Scott (1929-2012) - Dec 17, 1963 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Elder Hundley):
2nd marr.; both prev. div.; Marr. by A. Pollard, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Calvin Dillard Mangrum):
Both single. He did textile work. Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Claud Swanson Scott):
Husband James Jeffrey Stanley
AKA: Jeff
Born: May 15, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 4, 1987 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: Swinfield David Stanley (1870-1927)
Mother: Kellie Rose Morris (1868-1953)
Marriage: Jun 4, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruth Evelyn Donaghy
Born: Sep 28, 1902 - Berks Co., PA
Died: Jun 22, 1985 - Hardy Ford, Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Evelyn Donaghy):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935", 4 June 1924, line 88: Jeff J. Stanley, 25, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., merchant, S/o S.D.& Kelly M. Stanley, married Evelyn E. Donaghy, 21, single, born Berks Co., Pa., resides Jacksonwald, Pa., D/o Jno. H. & Bertha Donaghy.
Husband Clarence Edward Woodahl
Born: Jun 8, 1908 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jun 30, 1969 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Jul 2, 1969 - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC
Father: James Edward Woodahl, Sr. (1883-1938)
Mother: Susan Esther Stratton (1889-1984)
Marriage: Jan 9, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Donaho
Born: Sep 14, 1917 - Kinston, Lenoir Co., NC
Died: Nov 26, 1998 - Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL
Buried: - Myrtle Hill Mem. Pk., Tampa, FL
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Donaho):
Both single. Marr. Jan. 9, 1934 in Henry Co., Va. Per his orig. marr. cert. to Effie Stone on Nov. 5, 1938, he was divorced.
Husband Thomas Curtis Shaw
Born: Mar 5, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jul 2, 1984 - Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
Buried: - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
Father: Thomas Victor Shaw (1877-1967)
Mother: Maude Anna Hankins (1885- )
Marriage: Bef 1940
Wife Doris Rachel Donahoo
Born: May 11, 1923 - NC
Died: Jun 15, 1988
Buried: - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
Children
Notes: Marriage (Doris Rachel Donahoo):
Their son David was born Jan. 6, 1940 in Cabarrus Co., NC.
Husband Darro Henry Donahue
Born: 1895 - Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Nov 26, 1919 - Norfolk (city), VA
Wife Zora Dove
Born: 1896 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Dec 19, 1946 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC
Buried: Dec 21, 1946 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Alexander Monroe Dove (1863-Bef 1941)
Mother: Lucy Bett Hutson (1870-1962)
Children
Husband Harry Lee Haley
Born: Aug 21, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jun 5, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Marriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Mary Donahue
Born: 1919 - Salem, Essex Co., MA
Died: Bef Sep 24, 1963
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Mary Donahue):
Both single. He a receiving clerk. Marr. by C.G. Tusing, Min.
Husband George Donahue
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife Mary Catherine Sink
Born: Feb 8, 1874 - Brown Hill, VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: George E. Sink, Sr. (1846-1917)
Mother: Elizabeth Anne Thorp (1845-1917)
Children
Husband William Andrew Prince
AKA: Bill
Born: Feb 28, 1882 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died: Aug 5, 1921 - Coal Co., OK
Buried:
Father: Peter Prince (1833-1883)
Mother: Mary Ann Williams (1838-1916)
Marriage:
Wife Lucy Donaldson
Born: 1893
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Charlie William Prince
Born: Feb 4, 1911 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Callie Orlean Payton (1919- )
2 F Frances Prince
Born: 1913 - Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
3 F Margaret Prince
Born: Jun 18, 1916 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Leslie Snell ( - )
Spouse: William Baum ( - )
4 M Robert Prince
Born: 1918 - Pike Co., AR
Died:
Buried:
5 M Roy Prince
Born: 1920
Died:
Buried:
Husband Anderson Donally
Born: 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Apr 20, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Ann Pace
AKA: Sally
Born: 1837 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Daniel Pace (1791-1880)
Mother: Serena Stultz (1814/1819- )
Children
1 M Thomas Jackson Donley
AKA: Jack
Born: Jan 31, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 15, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Spouse: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)
Marr: Mar 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
Husband William Henry Smith
Born: May 26, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Nov 24, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Amos-Smith Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
Father: William Otho Smith (1894- )
Mother: Mary Alice Amos (1892-1978)
Marriage: Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Addie Beverly Donavant
Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907- ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Addie Beverly Donavant):
Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Ralph Moir Thomas):
Both prev. div (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Marr. by J.E. King, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Otis Highfill):
Husband Ralph Moir Thomas
Born: May 17, 1929 - VA
Died: Feb 4, 1991
Buried:
Marriage: Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Addie Beverly Donavant
Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Other Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972) - Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907- ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Addie Beverly Donavant):
Both prev. div (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Marr. by J.E. King, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Henry Smith):
Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (William Otis Highfill):
Husband William Otis Highfill
Born: Cir 1907
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Addie Beverly Donavant
Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Other Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972) - Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Addie Beverly Donavant):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (William Henry Smith):
Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Ralph Moir Thomas):
Both prev. div (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Marr. by J.E. King, Min.
Husband Alexander Donavant
AKA: Alex
Born: Sep 14, 1891 - VA
Died: Feb 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James T. Donavant (1862/1863- )
Mother: Fannie Cobler (1863- )
Marriage: Mar 29, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Alice Thelma Weaver
Born: Jul 12, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 10, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Hairston Weaver (1875-1945)
Mother: Susan Ann Thomasson (1880-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Alice Thelma Weaver):
Husband John Warrior Marshall, Sr.
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Jun 30, 1849 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ann Elizabeth Donavant
AKA: Eliza
Born: 1832 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Thomas Donovant (1807- )
Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809- )
Children
1 M Thomas Thumb Marshall
Born: Nov 24, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 7, 1903
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Sarah E. Griggs (1854-1928)
Marr: Jan 9, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Dock Early Marshall
Born: Sep 18, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 9, 1926
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Sarah Jane Nunn (1856-1934)
Marr: Dec 18, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Ambrosia Marshall
Born: 1856 - VA
Died:
Buried:
4 F Susan J. Marshall
Born: May 28, 1859 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 19, 1944
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Robert Leake (1862- )
Marr: Oct 14, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Joseph Henderson Ashworth (1856-1911)
Marr: Dec 2, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Buford Luck Marshall
Born: Nov 1859 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Buried: Jan 5, 1937 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Virginia Nunn (1859-1936)
Marr: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Josephine G. Marshall
AKA: Josie
Born: Sep 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 27, 1944
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Spouse: Joseph Martin Doyle (1855-1940)
Marr: Dec 23, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
7 M John Warrior Marshall, Jr.
Born: Jan 22, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 7, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Lelia Clark (1874-1940)
Marr: Sep 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
8 M James Thomas Marshall
Born: May 24, 1866 - VA
Died: Apr 3, 1940
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
9 F Eliza Ann Marshall
AKA: Annie
Born: 1868 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Husband Arnold McKinley Donavant
Born: Apr 22, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 21, 2005 - Newport News (city), VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Marriage: Sep 13, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Alice Letitia Johnston
Born: Apr 23, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 20, 2001 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Alice Letitia Johnston):
Both single. He in the U.S. Army. Marr. by H.A. Gregory, Min.
Husband Calvin Parker Donavant
Born: Aug 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 2, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Marriage: Jul 31, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney
Born: Mar 22, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jul 18, 2016
Buried: Jul 20, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Claude Swanson Rigney (1891-1975)
Mother: Nannie Kate Maxey (1899-1978)
Children
1 M Garland Lee Donavant
Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Ardie Lee Marlowe (1947-2019)
Marr: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney):
Both single, & worked for Jobbers Pants Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Husband David Willard Gunter
Born: Feb 23, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 6, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Ernest Lafayette Gunter, Sr. (1889-1961)
Mother: Lettie Elizabeth Hodges (1886-1955)
Marriage: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Christine Donavant
Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Christine Donavant):
Both single. He worked for the Orsenigo R.I. Furniture Factory & she for the Old Dominion Box Co. Marr. by J.R. Hollandsworth, Min.
Husband Clarence Curtis Donavant
Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Marriage: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Ora Jean Manning
Born: Apr 4, 1916 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 7, 2003 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Dec 9, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Lafayette Manning (1874-1926)
Mother: Minnie Marcella Gravely (1881-1975)
Children
Husband William Moses Wilson
Born: Jun 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew J. Wilson (1808/1810- )
Mother: Elizabeth P. Moore (1814- )
Marriage: Oct 16, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Eliza Ann Donavant
Born: Jun 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 1, 1931 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA
Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)
Children
1 M Russell Lee Wilson
Born: Sep 20, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 30, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jan 1, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Mattie Lee Grogan (1896-1990)
Marr: Feb 9, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
2 M George Douglas Wilson
Born: Jun 29, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 27, 1962 - Mayodan, NC
Buried: Mar 29, 1962 - Clear View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mayodan, NC
Spouse: Nannie Staples ( - )
Notes: Marriage (Eliza Ann Donavant):
Ttheir marriage record is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1", p. 128, line 84, 16 Oct. 1886: Wm. Wilson, 32, single, farmer, born/resides Henry Co., Va., S/o A. J. and E. Wilson, married E. Dunavant, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o G. W. & S. Dunavant.
Husband Andrew Haley Wright
Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 18, 2021
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charlie Martin Wright (1884-1974)
Mother: Nannie Celestia Martin (1887-1980)
Marriage: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ella Ward Donavant
Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 28, 2018
Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Children
1 M Kent Ellis Wright
Born: Jul 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 15, 2021
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Theresa Sheryl Martin (1953-2022)
Marr: Jun 10, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ella Ward Donavant):
Both single, & worked for DuPont. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
Husband Ewell Clinton Donavant
Born: Apr 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 13, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Elizabeth Haynes
Born: Feb 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 25, 2010 - Collinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 29, 2010 - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Albert Green Haynes (1908-1963)
Mother: Ruby Belle Jarrett (1909-2001)
Children
1 M Roger Clinton Donavant
Born: 1950
Died: 1950
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
2 M Jerry McKinley Donavant
Born: Oct 16, 1952
Died: Jun 18, 1971
Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
3 F Patricia Ann Donavant
Born: 1955 - Albemarle Co., VA
Died: 1955
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Elizabeth Haynes):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she a box factory. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
Husband Garland Lee Donavant
Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)
Marriage: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Wife Ardie Lee Marlowe
Born: Dec 3, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 2, 2019
Buried: Feb 4, 2019 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Cecil Anzley Marlowe (1911-1996)
Mother: Mary Lucy Haskins (1922-2002)
Other Spouse: Sherman Lee Prater (1939-2003) - Jan 25, 1983 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ardie Lee Marlowe):
Both single. He worked for Southeastern Container & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Sherman Lee Prater):
2d marr,; both prev. div. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.
Husband Garland Lee Donavant
Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)
Marriage: May 27, 1983 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Judy Gail Dillion
Born: Jul 26, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Clay Vann Dillion (1920-1990)
Mother: Myrtle Arlene Allen (1921-2005)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Judy Gail Dillion):
He 35, she 30. 2d Marr., both div. He born Va.; she NC. S/o Calvin Parker Donavant & Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney; D/o Clay Van Dillon & Myrtle Arlene Allen. Marr. May 27, 1983, Henry Co., Va., by W.E. Collins, Min.
Husband John Andrew Johnston
Born: Aug 15, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)
Marriage: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Gladys Lee Donavant
Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Other Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975) - Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M John Wayne Johnston
Born: Oct 4, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 26, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Aug 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Joseph Dale Johnston
Born: Jan 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
3 F Angie Kaye Johnston
Born: Feb 6, 1951 - VA
Died: Sep 14, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Buried: Sep 18, 2023 - Donovant Fam. Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Rufus Dwight Jackson (1947-2025)
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Donavant):
He 25, she 21. Both single, born Henry Co., Va., & worked in the textile industry. S/o William Thomas Johnston & Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes; D/o Willie Jackson Donavant & Claudie Ethel Minter. Marr. May 29, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by H.A. Gregory, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Stuart Riddle):
He 43, she 35. Both wid. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Samuel George Thomas Riddle & Pearl Jane Martin; D/o William Jack Donavant & Claudia Ethel Minter. Marr. Jul. 11, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by S.R. Orrell, Min.
Husband Robert Stuart Riddle
Born: Mar 17, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Samuel George Thomas Riddle (1874-1941)
Mother: Pearl Jane Martin (1885-1980)
Marriage: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Gladys Lee Donavant
Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Other Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Donavant):
He 43, she 35. Both wid. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Samuel George Thomas Riddle & Pearl Jane Martin; D/o William Jack Donavant & Claudia Ethel Minter. Marr. Jul. 11, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by S.R. Orrell, Min.
Notes: Marriage (John Andrew Johnston):
He 25, she 21. Both single, born Henry Co., Va., & worked in the textile industry. S/o William Thomas Johnston & Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes; D/o Willie Jackson Donavant & Claudie Ethel Minter. Marr. May 29, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by H.A. Gregory, Min.
Husband John Ramsey McGuire
AKA: Johnny
Born: Aug 28, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 10, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elijah Franklin McGuire, Jr. (1873-1929)
Mother: Pricie Mae Barrow (1882-Aft 1971)
Marriage: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Goldie Gertrude Donavant
Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Children
1 F Carolyn Sue McGuire
Born: May 20, 1948 - VA
Died: Dec 9, 2024 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Goldie Gertrude Donavant):
He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked at American Furniture Co. S/o Elijah McGuire & Mae Barrow; D/o Willie Jack Donavant & Claudia Minter. Marr. May 25, 1946 in Martinsville, Va., by S.C. Holton, Min.
Husband Herbert Claiborne Donavant
AKA: Doc
Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Marriage: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Thelma Elizabeth McGuire
Born: Feb 2, 1924 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 27, 2013 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jan 30, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Franklin McGuire (1897-1972)
Mother: Mildred Elizabeth Richardson (1902-1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Thelma Elizabeth McGuire):
This is from the Marriage License. It's presumed they married on the same date as their license, but it could have been the next day or shortly thereafter.
Husband Herbert Haley Donavant
Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
Marriage: Jun 21, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Lorraine Morelock
Born: 1930-1931 - Akron, Summit Co., OH
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lorraine Morelock):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a student nurse. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
Husband Hobart Hubert Donavant
Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 9, 1956
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Marriage: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Frances Hodges
Born: Nov 7, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 10, 1993
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Henry Addison Hodges (1869-1930)
Mother: Algie Nora Haley (1876-1973)
Children
1 F Christine Donavant
Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Spouse: David Willard Gunter (1916-1977)
Marr: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
2 M James Addison Donavant
Born: Oct 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 12, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jun 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Wilda Joan Cross (1930-2000)
Marr: Aug 20, 1953 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Edgar Daniel Donavant
Born: Nov 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 29, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Annie Mae Ashby (1930-2008)
Marr: Feb 4, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Herbert Haley Donavant
Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
5 M Lewis Wilton Donavant
Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Hodges):
Husband John Washington Donavant
Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Marriage: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Letitia Pearl Minter
Born: Feb 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 1920
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Laurel Park, VA
Father: Drewry Thomas Minter (1856-1938)
Mother: Roxie Anna Thomasson (1862-1948)
Children
1 F Mildred Era Donavant
Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. (1914-1976)
Marr: Sep 15, 1932
Notes: Marriage (Letitia Pearl Minter):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics Marriage Records, Henry Co., 1874-1935", no pg or ln #, 2 April 1913: John W. Dunnavant, age 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, R.R. Fireman, S/o J.J. & J. Dunnavant, married Pearl Minter, age 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, daugjter of D.T. & Roxie Minter.
Husband Joseph Jackson Donavant
AKA: Joe
Born: Jun 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 28, 1928
Buried: - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)
Marriage: Feb 13, 1887 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Jemima Daniel Grogan
AKA: Jennie
Born: Oct 19, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 8, 1959
Buried: - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: John W. Grogan (1826- )
Mother: Martha J. Pharris (1827- )
Children
1 F Maggie Delle Donavant
Born: 1887 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Spouse: Charles William Wells (1879-1945)
Marr: Jul 30, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
2 M John Washington Donavant
Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX
Spouse: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)
Marr: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Willie Jackson Donavant
AKA: Jack
Born: Jan 10, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Sep 13, 1981
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Spouse: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Marr: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Ella Frances Donavant
Born: Jun 7, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 25, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Nov 26, 1917 - Donavant Cem., Laurel Park, VA
Spouse: Samuel Henry Byrd (1892-1921)
Marr: Dec 31, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Susan Jane Donavant
AKA: Janie Sue
Born: Jun 29, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 30, 1986
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Irvin Stephenson Minter (1894-1970)
Marr: Dec 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Hobart Hubert Donavant
Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 9, 1956
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Spouse: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
Marr: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Posey M. Donavant
Born: 1900 - VA
Died:
Buried:
8 M Thomas J. Donavant
Born: 1903 - VA
Died:
Buried:
9 F Annie M. Donavant
Born: 1905 - VA
Died:
Buried:
10 M William Sherman Donovant
AKA: Willie
Born: Sep 25, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 13, 1997
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)
Marr: Jul 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
11 F Rebecca Lura Donavant
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Thomas Clarence Hodges (1910- )
Marr: Mar 13, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Husband Lewis Wilton Donavant
Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
Marriage: Aug 18, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe
Born: 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she a student nurse. Marr. by S.R. Orrell, Min.
Husband Rudolph Valentino Steagall
AKA: Rudy
Born: Mar 17, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Jun 3, 2001 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jun 7, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Henry Stegall (1868- )
Mother: Emma Jane Minter (1881- )
Marriage: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lois Carnell Donavant
AKA: Connie
Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 30, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
Buried: Feb 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lois Carnell Donavant):
Both single. He a clerk at the J.D. Bryant Store & she a secretary for Farmer's Supply. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Husband Charles William Wells
AKA: Charlie
Born: Apr 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 15, 1945
Buried: - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: John Francis Wells (1856-1926)
Mother: Mary Garrett Philpott (1862-1929)
Marriage: Jul 30, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Maggie Delle Donavant
Born: 1887 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Children
1 M Robert Lee Wells
Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Verlie Hattie Young (1904- )
Marr: Jan 19, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Joe R. Wells
Born: 1909-1910 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Della Cosby Wells
Born: Jul 9, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 21, 1993 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
Spouse: Thomas William Watkins (1905-1983)
Marr: Mar 11, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M John W. Wells
Born: 1914-1915 - VA
Died:
Buried:
5 F Larrie Lucille Wells
AKA: Lucy
Born: Dec 6, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 4, 2013
Buried: - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Spouse: Bernard Hiram Adkins (1917-1987)
Marr: Mar 27, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 M Daniel Garrett Wells
Born: Jun 14, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 12, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mildred Warren Carter (1920-2008)
Marr: Sep 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Maggie Delle Donavant):
Husband Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr.
Born: Aug 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 24, 1994 - Charlottesville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Magdalene Wilson
Born: Jun 22, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: William Semple Wilson (1883-1953)
Mother: Esther Martin (1907-1998)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Magdalene Wilson):
Both single. He a farmer & she did textile work. Marr. by G.E. Simmons, Min.
Husband James Lafayette Richardson, Sr.
Born: Jan 13, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 3, 1976 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
Buried:
Father: John Abner Richardson (1879-1958)
Mother: Ida Lou Pace (1880-1971)
Marriage: Sep 15, 1932
Wife Mildred Era Donavant
Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Washington Donavant (1889-1970)
Mother: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)
Children
1 M James Lafayette Richardson, Jr.
Born: Jul 5, 1944 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), VA
Died: Mar 18, 1973 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Gladys Marie Wells (1950-2011)
Marr: Mar 19, 1966 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Husband Thomas Burley Merriman
Born: Aug 27, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 19, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Aug 20, 1935 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Lorenzo Dow Merriman (1846-1894)
Mother: Nancy J. Bouldin (1846- )
Marriage: 1893-1894
Wife Minnie Emma Donavant
Born: Mar 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Feb 6, 1950 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)
Children
1 M William Thomas Merriman
AKA: Willie
Born: Jun 12, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jan 4, 1956 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA
Buried: Jan 5, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Georgia Anna Wells (1905-1984)
Marr: Dec 29, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 F Pattie Snow Merriman
Born: Feb 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 9, 1989 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
Buried: - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
Spouse: Harry Jones Shumate, Sr. (1899-1982)
Marr: Apr 23, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
3 M George Dewey Merriman
Born: Jun 10, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 8, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mattie Virginia Richardson (1903-1995)
Marr: Dec 24, 1922 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
4 F Stella M. Merriman
Born: 1903 - VA
Died:
Buried:
5 M Wright Hale Merriman
Born: Mar 6, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Did Not Marry
6 F Minnie Kathleen Merriman
Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Benjamin Franklin Cobler (1897- )
Marr: Feb 22, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
7 M John Leslie Merriman
Born: Nov 6, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 19, 1953
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Ava Marie Patterson (1912/1915- )
Marr: Apr 22, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Reed Marshall Merriman
Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
Spouse: Nannie Marie Spencer (1919-1987)
Marr: May 13, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Nannie S. Wood ( - )
Spouse: Lillie Hope Wilson (1926-2003)
Husband Posey McKinley Donavant
Born: Jul 15, 1901 - VA
Died: May 9, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Marriage: Apr 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Elizabeth Patterson
AKA: Lizzie
Born: Mar 7, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew Wade Patterson (1879- )
Mother: Frances Susan Lester (1890- )
Other Spouse: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970) - Abt 1923
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Elizabeth Patterson):
Both once wid. Lic. issued Apr. 26, 1971, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
Husband Thomas Clarence Hodges
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Banner Hodges (1884-1950)
Mother: Nettie Susan Joyce (1887-1973)
Marriage: Mar 13, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Rebecca Lura Donavant
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Lura Donavant):
Husband David M. Smith
Born: 1816 - NC
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Mar 26, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Donavant
Born: 1828 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Thomas Donovant (1807- )
Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809- )
Children
1 M Walter Smith
Born: 1845 - VA
Died:
Buried:
2 M Thomas Smith
Born: 1846 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Mary Smith
Born: May 1850 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Donavant):
Marr. by O. Minter, Min. (Note: One transcription shows date as Mar. 17, another shows Mar. 26. It's likely the Lic. date is the 17th, and the marr. was the 26th.)
Husband John Henry Oakley
Born: Aug 6, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 23, 1940 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: Mar 25, 1940 - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Father: Henry Oakley (1822- )
Mother: Mary Thacker ( -Bef 1880)
Marriage: Jan 29, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan Jane Donavant
Born: Jan 4, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 2, 1934 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)
Children
1 F Lelia Hunter Oakley
Born: Nov 24, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Apr 28, 1971 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Spouse: Jesse Everett Minter, Sr. (1899-1970)
Marr: Aug 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Susan Jane Donavant):
Husband Irvin Stephenson Minter
AKA: Stephen
Born: Dec 7, 1894 - VA
Died: Apr 22, 1970
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Silas Jarard Minter (1860-1942)
Mother: Lucinda Victoria Thomasson (1859-1935)
Marriage: Dec 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan Jane Donavant
AKA: Janie Sue
Born: Jun 29, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 30, 1986
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Children
1 M Melvin Stephenson Minter
Born: Sep 25, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 22, 1992 - Richmond, VA
Buried: - Southlawn Mem. Park, Prince George Co., VA
Spouse: Hazel Lee Cadd (1920-1997)
Marr: Sep 25, 1945 - Richmond, VA
2 F Ella Raye Minter
Born: Feb 19, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 31, 1997 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Thomas Obie Wells, Sr. (1923-2004)
Marr: Jul 3, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Bob Alvin Minter, Sr.
Born: Oct 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 24, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Nellie Hope Hundley (1923-2024)
Marr: Jun 23, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Ollie Irvine Minter
Born: Sep 7, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 10, 1992 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Carlton Crowder Crenshaw, Sr. (1925-2000)
Marr: Jun 21, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Susan Jane Donavant):
Their marriage is listed in Bu. of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935, 17 Dec. 1917, Line 132: Irvin Minter, 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o Silas J. & Lucy Minter, married Janie Dunnavant, 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J.S. & Jemima Dunnavant.
Husband Thomas Bolling Donavant
Born: 1807 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Nov 14, 1839 - Prince Edward Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth A. Fowlkes
AKA: Eliza
Born: 1810 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Victoria Donavant
Born: Dec 1845 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Spouse: Peter F. Frazier (1841-1915)
Marr: Apr 21, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth A. Fowlkes):
Husband Peter F. Frazier
Born: Jan 1841 - Patrick Co., VA
Died: Mar 2, 1915
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Marriage: Apr 21, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Victoria Donavant
Born: Dec 1845 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Father: Thomas Bolling Donavant (1807- )
Mother: Elizabeth A. Fowlkes (1810- )
Children
1 F Alberta Maria Frazier
AKA: Annie
Born: Feb 22, 1864 - Patrick Co., VA
Died: Apr 28, 1943 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 29, 1943 - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Spouse: George Rufus Taylor (1861-1941)
Marr: Jun 17, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Samuel Frazier
Born: 1865 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 M George Ulysses Frazier, Sr.
Born: Mar 1870 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
Died: 1943
Buried: - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Kathryn Taylor (1884-1963)
Marr: Dec 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Emily Frazier
AKA: Emma
Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Alfred Nathan Shelton, Sr. (1849- )
Marr: Jan 16, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Virginia Frazier
AKA: Jennie
Born: Jan 1878 - VA
Died:
Buried:
6 M Simon Peter Frazier
Born: Jun 5, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 11, 1966 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Spouse: Margaret Lee Shelton (1886-1972)
Marr: Mar 12, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Charles Douglas Frazier
Born: Sep 2, 1882 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 15, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Spouse: Julia Algie Burton (1889-1965)
Marr: Jan 13, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Terry Frazier
Born: Mar 1885 - VA
Died:
Buried:
9 F Kate Frazier
AKA: Katie
Born: May 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Willie Turner (1883- )
Marr: Jan 29, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Victoria Donavant):
Husband Willie Jackson Donavant
AKA: Jack
Born: Jan 10, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Sep 13, 1981
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
Marriage: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Claudia Ethel Minter
AKA: Claudie
Born: Apr 19, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 11, 1962
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Silas Jarard Minter (1860-1942)
Mother: Lucinda Victoria Thomasson (1859-1935)
Children
1 M Clarence Curtis Donavant
Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Ora Jean Manning (1916-2003)
Marr: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
2 M Herbert Claiborne Donavant
AKA: Doc
Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Thelma Elizabeth McGuire (1924-2013)
Marr: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
3 M Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr.
Born: Aug 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 24, 1994 - Charlottesville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Gladys Lee Donavant
Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955)
Marr: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975)
Marr: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 F Goldie Gertrude Donavant
Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: John Ramsey McGuire (1921-1992)
Marr: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 F Lois Carnell Donavant
AKA: Connie
Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 30, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
Buried: Feb 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Rudolph Valentino Steagall (1923-2001)
Marr: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
7 F Ella Ward Donavant
Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 28, 2018
Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Andrew Haley Wright (1926-2021)
Marr: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Claudia Ethel Minter):
Their marriage record transcription says she was born 1893 but the 1900 census says Apr 1891.
Husband Alonzo Ramon Woodall
Born: Jun 15, 1882 - Nicholas Co., WV
Died: Oct 3, 1961 - Lincoln Co., WV
Buried: - Fairview Memory Gdns., Hamlin, WV
Father: Thomas Jefferson Woodall (1852-1928)
Mother: Laura Agnes Henderson (1863- )
Marriage: 1923 - Lincoln Co., WV
Wife Lula Donigan
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Husband Thomas Alonzo Shemwell
Born: Feb 6, 1862 - KY
Died: Apr 16, 1947 - Paducah (rural), McCracken Co., KY
Buried: Apr 18, 1947 - Clarks River Cem., Paducah, KY
Marriage: Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC
Wife Mary L. Donigan
AKA: Mollie
Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. (1811-1880)
Mother: Eleanor Gravely (1826-1905)
Other Spouse: Thomas Willis McCabe (1854-1933) - Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary L. Donigan):
Husband Thomas Willis McCabe
Born: Dec 24, 1854 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 16, 1933 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Dr., Abner McCabe (1831-Bef 1870)
Mother: Susan Eleanor Gravely (1834- )
Marriage: Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Wife Mary L. Donigan
AKA: Mollie
Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. (1811-1880)
Mother: Eleanor Gravely (1826-1905)
Other Spouse: Thomas Alonzo Shemwell (1862-1947) - Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Alonzo Shemwell):
Husband Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr.
Born: 1811 - England, Europe
Died: Jun 18, 1880 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Marriage: Feb 18, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Eleanor Gravely
Born: Apr 1826 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 23, 1905 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: Lewis Gravely, Sr. (1795-1884)
Mother: Rachel Martha Dyer (1797-1876)
Children
1 M Joseph G. Donigan
Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
2 F Martha A. Donigan
AKA: Pattie
Born: Feb 16, 1850 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: May 24, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: King Solomon Agee (1853-1929)
Marr: Jun 30, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
3 M George Donigan
Born: 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
4 M Spotswood F. Donigan
AKA: Spot
Born: Dec 8, 1856 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 20, 1917 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: Feb 21, 1917 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Spouse: Did Not Marry
5 F Imogene Donigan
Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
6 M Thomas Edward Donigan, Jr.
Born: 1860 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
7 F Mary L. Donigan
AKA: Mollie
Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Spouse: Thomas Alonzo Shemwell (1862-1947)
Marr: Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC
Spouse: Thomas Willis McCabe (1854-1933)
Marr: Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
8 F Rachel Donigan
Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Gravely):
Marriage bond dated Feb 10, 1845. Marr. by B.H. Wilson, Min.
Husband Billy Jones Donley
AKA: Bill
Born: Dec 23, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 11, 1996 - Pulaski Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Marriage: Dec 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nellie Ruth Compton
Born: Sep 27, 1930 - Ameagle, Raleigh Co., WV
Died:
Buried:
Father: Paul Harrison Compton (1906-1993)
Mother: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nellie Ruth Compton):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.