Husband Stephen D. Dodson
Born: Sep 1857 - VA
Died:
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Father: Josiah Dodson (1821- )
Mother: Jane Bray (1827- )
Marriage: 1880
Wife Susan M. Johnson
Born: Jun 1861 - VA
Died:
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Children
1 F Alsie Bell Dodson
Born: Aug 19, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1, 1951
Buried: - Dove Family Cemetery, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Jesse Lee Earles (1869-1943)
Marr: Nov 24, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Russey Lee Dodson
Born: Apr 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 14, 1964 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Feb 14, 1964 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Spouse: Nora S. Unknown ( - )
Husband Tyree Glenn Dodson
Born: Sep 19, 1898 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Jun 26, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Willie Eleanor Gravely
Born: May 6, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 9, 1922 - Lucy Lester Hosp., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Thomas Eleanor Gravely (1862-1948)
Mother: Cassandra Bonner Gravely (1874-1967)
Children
Husband Richard Earles, Jr.
Born: Mar 25, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 8, 1986 - Leigh Mem. Hosp., Norfolk, VA
Buried: - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA
Father: Richard Earles, Sr. (1882-1965)
Mother: Mary Kate Trent (1880-1951)
Marriage: May 18, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Verlie Willie Dodson
Born: Oct 30, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 22, 1999 - Virginia Beach, VA
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He did textile work. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
Husband William F. Dodson
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
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Marriage: Abt 1833
Wife Frances J. Hagood
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
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Father: John Hagood (1784- )
Mother:
Children
1 M William Dodson
Born: 1843 - VA
Died:
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2 M Willis Dodson
Born: 1845 - VA
Died:
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3 F Nancy Dodson
Born: 1847 - VA
Died:
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4 M John Dodson
Born: 1851 - VA
Died:
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5 M James Dodson
Born: 1853 - VA
Died:
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6 M George T. Dodson
Born: Apr 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
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Spouse: Angeline Daniel (1861- )
Marr: Oct 26, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Frances Dodson
Born: 1858 - VA
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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
Married by J.J. Joyce, Prim. Bapt. Min.
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. (Divorced)
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. (Divorced Dec 19, 1964)
Spouse: Benjamin Harrison Wood, Jr. (1918-1991)
Marr: Feb 4, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Husband William Winfield Dodson
Born: Apr 1861 - VA
Died:
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Father: Josiah Dodson (1821- )
Mother: Jane Bray (1827- )
Marriage: Abt 1885-1886
Wife Sarah J. McDaniel
Born: Aug 1853 - VA
Died:
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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 George Mitchell Doman
Born: Mar 22, 1934 - PA
Died:
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Marriage: May 16, 1953 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA
Marr. Status: Divorced Dec 12, 1973
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 (Divorced May 18, 1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage
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
Marr. Status: Divorced
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 (Divorced)
Other Spouse: Claud Swanson Scott (1929-2012) - Dec 17, 1963 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage
2nd marr. for both, and both prev. div. Married by Anthony Pollard, Bapt. Min.
Husband Jeff J. Stanley
Born: 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died: 1987
Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: Swinfield David Stanley (1870-1927)
Mother: Kellie Rose Morris (1868-1953)
Marriage: Jun 4, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Evelyn E. Donaghy
Born: 1903 - Berks Co., PA
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Children
Notes: Marriage
Their marriage is 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, son of S.D.& Kelly M. Stanley, married Evelyn E. Donaghy, 21, single, born Berks Co., Pa., resides Jacksonwald, Pa., dau. of Jno. H. & Bertha Donaghy.
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:
Wife Doris Rachel Donahoo
Born: May 11, 1923 - NC
Died: Jun 15, 1988
Buried: - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
Children
Husband Darro Henry Donahue
Born: 1895 - Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA
Died:
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Marriage: Nov 26, 1919 - Norfolk, 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
Other Spouse: Rowena Dale Mahan
Wife Elizabeth Mary Donahue
Born: 1919 - Salem, Essex Co., MA
Died: Bef Sep 24, 1963
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a receiving clerk. Married by Charles Gilbert Tusing (sic), Evangelical Luth. Min.
Husband George Donahue
Born:
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Marriage:
Wife Mary Catherine Sink
Born: Feb 8, 1874 - Brown Hill, VA
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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:
Other Spouse: Eliza Gregory (1880-1907)
Wife Lucy Donaldson
Born: 1893
Died:
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Children
1 M Charlie William Prince
Born: Feb 4, 1911 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died:
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Spouse: Callie Orlean Payton (1919- )
2 F Frances Prince
Born: 1913 - Pike Co., AR
Died:
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3 F Margaret Prince
Born: Jun 18, 1916 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
Died:
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Spouse: Leslie Snell ( - )
Spouse: William Baum ( - )
4 M Robert Prince
Born: 1918 - Pike Co., AR
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5 M Roy Prince
Born: 1920
Died:
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Husband Anderson Donally
Born: 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
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Marriage: Apr 20, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Ann Pace
AKA: Sally
Born: 1837 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
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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 Cem., Penhook, VA
Father: William Otho Smith (1894- )
Mother: Mary Alice Amos (1892-1978)
Marriage: Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Marr. Status: Divorced Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: Dorothy Brim (Cir 1927- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
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, VA
Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907- ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
Husband Ralph Moir Thomas
Born: May 17, 1929 - VA
Died: Feb 4, 1991
Buried:
Marriage: Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, 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 (Divorced Oct 4, 1952)
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
Both previously divorced (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Married by Jonathan E. King, Church of God Minister.
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 (Divorced Oct 4, 1952)
Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925- ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952
Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
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
Husband John Warrior Marshall, Sr.
Born: 1820 - VA
Died:
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Marriage: Jun 30, 1849 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ann Elizabeth Donavant
AKA: Eliza
Born: 1832 - VA
Died:
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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:
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4 M Buford Luck Marshall
Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Died: 1937
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Virginia Nunn (1859-1936)
Marr: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
5 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
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:
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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
Both were single. He was in the U.S. Army. Married 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 Billy Parker Donavant, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Cecilia Marlowe (living)
2 F Diane Elizabeth Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: William Ray Griffith (living)
Spouse: James Ray Price (living)
3 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, VA. (Divorced Apr 7, 1981)
Spouse: Judy Gail Dillion (living)
4 F Eva Lavonne Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: David Lee Bell (living)
Spouse: Randolph Weaver (living)
5 F Shelby Jean Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: David Russell Haynes
6 M Roy Clayton Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Judy Anita Radford (living)
7 F Hazel Rigney Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Randolph Irvin Pickurel (living)
8 F Martha Susan Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Roy Lee Reid (living)
9 F Barbara Kay Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Francis Brown Minter
Spouse: Nathan Daniel Worrell (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single, and both worked for Jobbers Pants Co. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. 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
Other Spouse: Rachel Washburn (1916-2010) - Feb 22, 1961 - 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
Both were single. He worked for the Orsenigo R.I. Furniture Factory, and she for the Old Dominion Box Co. Married by J.R. Hollandsworth, Bapt. 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
1 F Ora Merlow Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Robert Stephens Luttrell (living)
2 M Fred Curtis Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Janet Marilyn Hayden
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
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., son of A. J. and E. Wilson, married E. Dunavant, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of 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
2 M Sammy Glenn Wright (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Robin Darlene Hankins (living)
3 M Mark Andrew Wright (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Karen Lee Von Bernewitz (living)
Spouse: Wenona June Nave (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single, and both worked for DuPont Corp. Married by G.F. Ashby, Bapt. 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
4 F Patsy Anne Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Darrell Lee Williams (living)
Spouse: Timothy Turner Chitwood (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory and she in a box factory. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. 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, VA
Marr. Status: Divorced Apr 7, 1981
Other Spouse: Judy Gail Dillion
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
Both were single. He worked for Southeastern Container, and she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Married by Samuel C. Marlowe, Christian Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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:
Other Spouse: Ardie Lee Marlowe (1947-2019) - Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, VA
Wife Judy Gail Dillion (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Clay Vann Dillion (1920-1990)
Mother: Myrtle Arlene Allen (1921-2005)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were once divorced. Married by W.E. Collins, Christian 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
Spouse: Carolyn Marie Hall (living)
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
Spouse: Linda Jean Whitlow (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single and both worked in the textile industry. Married by the Rev. H.A. Gregory.
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
Other Spouse: Beulah Elizabeth Payne (1912-1958) - Apr 19, 1930 - Pittsylvania 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
Both were once widowed. He worked in the textile industry. Married by S. Roy Orrell, Bapt. 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 Janice McGuire (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Robert W. Gray III
2 F Carolyn Sue McGuire (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Larry George Evans (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked for American Furniture Co. Married by S. Clay Holton (sic), Bapt. Min.
Husband Herbert Claiborne Donavant
AKA: Doc
Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, 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
1 F Brenda Lee Donavant (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Donald Harris Davies
Notes: Marriage
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:
Marr. Status: Divorced
Wife Mary Lorraine Morelock (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was in the U.S. Navy and she was a student nurse. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. 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
Spouse: Mary Lorraine Morelock (living)
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
Spouse: Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe (living)
Notes: Marriage
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: - Dunnavant Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Drewry Thomas Minter (1856-1938)
Mother: Roxie Anna Thomasson (1862-1948)
Children
1 F Mildred Eva Donavant
Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried:
Spouse: James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. (1914-1976)
Marr: Sep 15, 1932
Notes: Marriage
Their marriage is recorded in the Bureau of Vital Statistics Marriage Records, Henry Co., 1874-1935, no page number and line number cut off, 2 April 1913: John W. Dunnavant, age 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, R.R. Fireman, son of 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., Henry Co., 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: 1908 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
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:
Wife Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory and she was a student nurse. Married by S. Roy Orrell, Bapt. 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
Both were single. He was a clerk at the J.D. Bryant Store, and she a secretary for Farmer's Supply. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. 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
Other Spouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) - Aug 10, 1925 - Patrick 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
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:
Wife Magdalene Wilson (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Father: William Semple Wilson (1883-1953)
Mother: Esther Martin (1907-1998)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a farmer and she did textile work. Married by George E. Simmons, Bapt. 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 Zoe Pace (1880-1971)
Marriage: Sep 15, 1932
Wife Mildred Eva Donavant
Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried:
Father: John Washington Donavant (1889-1970)
Mother: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)
Children
1 F Barbara J. Richardson (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
2 M James Lafayette Richardson, Jr.
Born: Jul 5, 1944
Died: Mar 18, 1973
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: Abt 1923
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: This person had no known marriage and no known children
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
Other Spouse: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970) - Dec 23, 1922 - 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
They were both once widowed. Their license was issued Apr. 26, 1971 in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by the Rev. George F. Ashby.
Husband Thomas Clarence Hodges
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Banner Hodges (1885- )
Mother: Nettie Susan Joyce (1887- )
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
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
One transcription shows the date as March 17 while another shows March 26. It's likely that the 17th was the date of the license, and the actual marriage date 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
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- )
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
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, son of Silas J. & Lucy Minter, married Janie Dunnavant, 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of 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
They were both single.