Early Southside Virginia Families



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James Dillard Rigney and Georgia Sarah Rigney




Husband James Dillard Rigney

         Born: Jun 16, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1, 1961 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Walker-Rigney Cem., Vashti, VA


       Father: Ashley Johnson Rigney (1878-1947)
       Mother: Veleria Gibson (1867-1951)


     Marriage: 



Wife Georgia Sarah Rigney

          AKA: Georgie
         Born: Oct 3, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1964 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Walker-Rigney Cem., Vashti, VA


       Father: Tazewell B. Rigney (1857-1937)
       Mother: Mary Daniel Adkins (1862-1954)




Children
1 F Gladys Mae Rigney

         Born: Mar 20, 1918 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1997 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: James Legwin Lawrence (1910-1964)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


2 M James Walter Rigney

         Born: Apr 7, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 1979 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Inez Rigney (1919-1986)
         Marr: Nov 29, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


3 M Ernest Dillard Rigney

         Born: Apr 3, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 17, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 19, 1948 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Spouse: Rachel Katherine Amos (1921-1997)
         Marr: Jun 27, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M William Richard Rigney

         Born: Dec 3, 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1975 - Dry Fork (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Irene Virginia Rigney (1924-2009)
         Marr: Oct 16, 1942 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


5 M Leonard Lee Rigney

         Born: May 16, 1926 - VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1950 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Walker-Rigney Cem., Vashti, VA



6 F Thelma Odell Rigney

         Born: Sep 19, 1928 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 14, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Oscar Wilford Snider (1916-1993)


7 M Robert Wilson Rigney

         Born: May 12, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1968 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA



8 F Ruby Kathryn Rigney

         Born: Nov 28, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2003 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Arnold Gene Walker (Cir 1935-      )
       Spouse: Brady Wilford Jones (1935-2016)
         Marr: Aft May 31, 1971


9 F Sarah Estelle Rigney

         Born: Jun 12, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 2017 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bennie Jake May, Jr. (1925-2008)
         Marr: Aug 8, 1980 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Georgia Sarah Rigney):

The 1910 census says she is 8 or born about 1901/1902, so her tombstone transcription could be wrong.
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James Walter Rigney and Inez Rigney




Husband James Walter Rigney

         Born: Apr 7, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 1979 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: James Dillard Rigney (1900-1961)
       Mother: Georgia Sarah Rigney (1900-1964)


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Inez Rigney

         Born: Jul 1, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 18, 1986 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: James Roland Rigney (1880-1961)
       Mother: Mollie Gibson (1881-1969)




Children
1 M James Addison Rigney

         Born: Nov 19, 1940 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2022
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Jane Hammock (1944-2024)
         Marr: Apr 6, 1962 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Clayton Tony Rigney

         Born: Jul 18, 1942 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 2016 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Dec 11, 2016



3 M Steve Lanerd Rigney

         Born: Feb 1, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 2022
       Buried: Dec 28, 2022 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Evelyn Robertson (1943-2011)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1963 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Genell Rigney

         Born: Aug 27, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1999 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Swansonville Methodist Church Cemetery, Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Norman Lee Wyatt (1946-2005)
         Marr: Dec 2, 1972 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Geneva Rigney

         Born: Oct 28, 1951 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Lovelace Jones (1937-      )
         Marr: Jun 13, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Ted Michael Stallings (1937-      )
         Marr: Oct 5, 1971 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Mary Elizabeth Rigney

         Born: May 20, 1957 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 2021 - Mulberry Creek Assisted Living, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Eddie Carroll Crumpton (1947-      )
         Marr: Aug 1, 1987 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Inez Rigney):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by J.W. Wimbish, Min.
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Leslie Greenwood Rigney and Irene Dorothy Rigney




Husband Leslie Greenwood Rigney

         Born: Dec 18, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 4, 1973 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gretna Burial Pk., Gretna, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Irene Dorothy Rigney

         Born: May 20, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gretna Burial Pk., Gretna, VA


       Father: Nathan Gilmore Rigney (1862-1916)
       Mother: Mary E. Adkins (1870-      )




Children
1 F Betty Louise Rigney

         Born: Jul 26, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 2013 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 7, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nathaniel Henry Tuggle (1939-2010)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1978 - Henry Co., VA



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William Richard Rigney and Irene Virginia Rigney




Husband William Richard Rigney

         Born: Dec 3, 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1975 - Dry Fork (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Dillard Rigney (1900-1961)
       Mother: Georgia Sarah Rigney (1900-1964)


     Marriage: Oct 16, 1942 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Irene Virginia Rigney

         Born: Feb 19, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Roland Rigney (1880-1961)
       Mother: Mollie Gibson (1881-1969)



 Other Spouse: Roy Onover Scearce (1916-2007) - Oct 29, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Irene Virginia Rigney):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by J.W. Wimbish, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Roy Onover Scearce):

He was once divorced and she once widowed. Married by L.W. Cooper, Min.
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Roy Onover Scearce and Irene Virginia Rigney




Husband Roy Onover Scearce

         Born: Dec 1, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2007 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Lee Onover Scearce (1889-1988)
       Mother: Dana Bell Winn (1896-1985)


     Marriage: Oct 29, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Irene Virginia Rigney

         Born: Feb 19, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Roland Rigney (1880-1961)
       Mother: Mollie Gibson (1881-1969)



 Other Spouse: William Richard Rigney (1923-1975) - Oct 16, 1942 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Irene Virginia Rigney):

He was once divorced and she once widowed. Married by L.W. Cooper, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Richard Rigney):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by J.W. Wimbish, Min.
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Issac C. Rigney and Tabitha Jane Rigney




Husband Issac C. Rigney

         Born: Apr 1851 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 25, 1872 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Tabitha Jane Rigney

         Born: Jun 1853 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Owen Rigney (1820/1824-      )
       Mother: Sally Unknown (Abt 1823-      )




Children
1 M William Rigney

         Born: Mar 1880 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Nannie B. Rigney

         Born: Mar 1881 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Millard A. Rigney

         Born: Feb 1883 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Bennie R. Rigney

         Born: Jul 1887 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Samuel Lee Rigney

          AKA: Sammie
         Born: Jul 2, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1965 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Ellen Rigney (1896-1976)
         Marr: Jan 10, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 M Addie R. Rigney

         Born: Jul 1891 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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James Irvin Rigney and Mabel Frances Todd




Husband James Irvin Rigney

         Born: Feb 23, 1910 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 1999 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Randolph Rigney (1881-1964)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Jefferson (1888-1989)


     Marriage: Aug 15, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mabel Frances Todd

         Born: Aug 15, 1918 - Lillington, Harnett Co., NC
         Died: May 18, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 20, 2004 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mabel Frances Todd):

Both single. He did shoe repair, & she was a spooler in the textile industry. Married by A.G. Carter, Min.
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James Junior Rigney and Mildred Joyce Rigney




Husband James Junior Rigney

         Born: Dec 20, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1965 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Hudie Rigney (1918-1980)
       Mother: Viola Gladys Huff (1922-2008)


     Marriage: Jul 10, 1962 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mildred Joyce Rigney

         Born: May 21, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Addison Johnson Rigney (1919-1996)
       Mother: Ranie Lee Jackson (1925-2007)



 Other Spouse: Clayton Tony Rigney - Feb 25, 1967 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Joyce Rigney):

Both single. He was a textile worker. Married by John M. Hamm, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Clayton Tony Rigney):

He was single and she once widowed. He was a sawmill worker. Married by Lance K. Knowles, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Jimmy Leon Rigney and Phyllis Marlene Creasy




Husband Jimmy Leon Rigney

         Born: Apr 3, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 1990 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: David Otha Rigney (1926-2002)
       Mother: Mae Byrd Kendrick (1931-2007)


     Marriage: May 11, 1979 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Phyllis Marlene Creasy

         Born: Feb 27, 1962 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Derrell Davis Creasy (1932-1998)
       Mother: Alice June Harris (1933-2015)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Phyllis Marlene Creasy):

Both single. Married by W.E. Collins, Min.
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John W. Rigney and Sallie Unknown




Husband John W. Rigney

         Born: Jul 1816 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sallie Unknown

         Born: Jan 1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M William Rigney

         Born: 1857 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John Tyler Rigney

         Born: May 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nannie Ada Manning (1882-1958)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Nancy J. Rigney

         Born: 1866 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Larry David Rigney, Sr. and Linda Kay Wilson




Husband Larry David Rigney, Sr.

         Born: Jun 21, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2020
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: David Otha Rigney (1926-2002)
       Mother: Mae Byrd Kendrick (1931-2007)


     Marriage: Feb 23, 1973 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Linda Kay Wilson

         Born: Jun 28, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Linda Kay Wilson):

Both single. Married by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Larry David Rigney, Sr. and Brenda Ann Lynch




Husband Larry David Rigney, Sr.

         Born: Jun 21, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2020
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: David Otha Rigney (1926-2002)
       Mother: Mae Byrd Kendrick (1931-2007)


     Marriage: Sep 6, 1980 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Brenda Ann Lynch

         Born: Jan 4, 1963 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Brenda Ann Lynch):

He was once divorced and she was single. Married by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Larry Preston Rigney, Sr., Sgt. (Ret.) Danville P.D. and Janice Marie Perrow




Husband Larry Preston Rigney, Sr., Sgt. (Ret.) Danville P.D.

         Born: Jan 21, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 2020
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Levy Preston Rigney, Jr. (1932-2010)
       Mother: Doris Irene Massey (1931-2020)


     Marriage: Jan 4, 1975 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Janice Marie Perrow

         Born: Apr 13, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Janice Marie Perrow):

He was single, & she once divorced. Married by John H. Finkler, Jr., Min.
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Lee R. Rigney and Georgia D. Smith




Husband Lee R. Rigney

         Born: Aug 4, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 1985 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Roland Rigney (1880-1961)
       Mother: Mollie Gibson (1881-1969)


     Marriage: Jan 13, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Georgia D. Smith

         Born: Apr 15, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1992
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Edward Beverley Rigney

         Born: Aug 4, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 6, 1975
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Helen Lillie Barbour (1931-2016)
         Marr: Dec 9, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Georgia D. Smith):

Both single.
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James Franklin Davis and Lila Judy Rigney




Husband James Franklin Davis

         Born: May 8, 1941 - Washington, DC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 18, 1961 - Rockville, Montgomery Co., MD



Wife Lila Judy Rigney

         Born: Dec 28, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 2014 - Stephens City, Frederick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shenandoah Mem. Pk., Frederick Co., VA


       Father: Birchie Clyde Rigney, Sr. (1918-2012)
       Mother: Frances Elizabeth Reynolds (1915-2004)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lila Judy Rigney):

Divorced in Hanover Co., Va.
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Llewellen Page Dowdy and Lila Judy Rigney




Husband Llewellen Page Dowdy

         Born: 1947 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 4, 1966 - Cardwell, Goochland Co., VA



Wife Lila Judy Rigney

         Born: Dec 28, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 2014 - Stephens City, Frederick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shenandoah Mem. Pk., Frederick Co., VA


       Father: Birchie Clyde Rigney, Sr. (1918-2012)
       Mother: Frances Elizabeth Reynolds (1915-2004)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lila Judy Rigney):

He was single, & she once divorced. He was a laborer, & she a clerk typist. Married by Elliott E. Hennexer (sic), Min. Their orig. marr. cert. shows marriage in Goochland Co., Va., whereas her orig. obit. shows Cardwell, Va., which is in Goochland Co., Va.
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Clarence Monroe Smith and Lillie Mae Rigney




Husband Clarence Monroe Smith

         Born: Jan 13, 1906 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1978 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 10, 1964 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lillie Mae Rigney

         Born: Oct 2, 1917 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 1985 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Randolph Rigney (1881-1964)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Jefferson (1888-1989)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lillie Mae Rigney):

He was once divorced, & she was single. He was a fireman. Married by T.W. Euonr (sic), Min.
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Robert Aaron Pulliam, Jr. and Lois Jean Rigney




Husband Robert Aaron Pulliam, Jr.

         Born: Dec 7, 1944 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Aaron Pulliam, Sr. (1908-1965)
       Mother: Gladys Catherine Minter (1924-2006)


     Marriage: Jul 13, 1968 - Greenwood Bapt. Ch., Axton, VA



Wife Lois Jean Rigney

         Born: Dec 15, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 2, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Russell William Rigney (1918-2006)
       Mother: Georgia Thomas Shelton (1928-2008)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lois Jean Rigney):

Both single. Married by Chesley Marvin Henderson, Min.
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Brian Keith Mays and Mary Elizabeth Rigney




Husband Brian Keith Mays

         Born: Dec 16, 1961 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 17, 2001 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Rigney

          AKA: Lippy
         Born: May 13, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2024
       Buried: Jan 7, 2024 - Rigney Family Cemetery, Axton, VA


       Father: Edward Swanny Rigney (1920-1991)
       Mother: Clara Adeane Scarce (1924-2002)




Children

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Samuel Lee Rigney and Mary Ellen Rigney




Husband Samuel Lee Rigney

          AKA: Sammie
         Born: Jul 2, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1965 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Issac C. Rigney (1851-      )
       Mother: Tabitha Jane Rigney (1853-      )


     Marriage: Jan 10, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Ellen Rigney

         Born: Aug 15, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1976 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Nathan Gilmore Rigney (1862-1916)
       Mother: Clara Belle Griggs (1870-      )




Children
1 M Woodrow Wilson Rigney

         Born: Dec 28, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 1991
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Estelle Adkins (1918-1967)
         Marr: Dec 1, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Methis L. Rigney

         Born: Jun 4, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1991
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Percy Thomas Rigney (1912-2003)
         Marr: Nov 30, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Mary Elizabeth Rigney

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Feb 4, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1986 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Willard Jesse Matherly, Sr. (1915-1983)
         Marr: Dec 30, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Ellen Rigney):

He 19 and she 17. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Isaac & Jane Rigney; D/o Gilmore & Clara Rigney. Marr. Jan. 10, 1910, in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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James Edward Walker and Mary Love Rigney




Husband James Edward Walker

         Born: Jun 20, 1908 - VA
         Died: 1981 - VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Love Rigney

         Born: 1906
         Died: 1976
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


Children
1 F Fannie Ann Walker

         Born: Jul 19, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Buford Riddle (1924-1982)
         Marr: Jun 25, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Filmore Rumley (1937-1973)
         Marr: Nov 28, 1970 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Millard Edward Walker

         Born: Sep 28, 1931 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Sep 16, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 21, 2016 - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Shirley Olivia Pruitt (1943-2018)
         Marr: Aug 10, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Viola Walker

         Born: Sep 30, 1935 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2013 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 22, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Orvil Allen Wingfield (1919-1986)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1952 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Moir Thomas Eanes (1937-2013)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1974 - Henry Co., VA



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Melvin Douglas Rigney and Agnes Hammock




Husband Melvin Douglas Rigney

         Born: Jan 27, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1984 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Doss Cem., Museville, VA
     Marriage: Jun 2, 1953 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Agnes Hammock

         Born: Cir 1934
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Agnes Hammock):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Melvin Douglas Rigney and Ruby Agnes Wright




Husband Melvin Douglas Rigney

         Born: Jan 27, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1984 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Doss Cem., Museville, VA
     Marriage: Sep 25, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Agnes Wright

         Born: Oct 2, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 8, 2004 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Samuel Justice Wright (1914-1994)
       Mother: Elizabeth Washington Marlowe (1916-2000)



 Other Spouse: Sam Cox (1933-      ) - Jul 15, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Henry Clifford Boyd (1926-      ) - Sep 28, 1974 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Agnes Wright):

This was his 3d marriage (previously divorced), and her 5th marriage (previously divorced). Married by the Rev. Herman W. Thornton, Jr.


Notes: Marriage (Sam Cox):

Both single, and were married by W.W. Moon, Layman. Div. Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Clifford Boyd):

Divorced in Danville, Va.
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Percy Thomas Rigney and Methis L. Rigney




Husband Percy Thomas Rigney

         Born: Sep 11, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 2003 - Gretna Health & Rehab Ctr., Gretna, VA
       Buried: Jun 22, 2003 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Jessie Thomas Rigney (1882-1962)
       Mother: Minnie Alice Allen (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Nov 30, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Methis L. Rigney

         Born: Jun 4, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1991
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Samuel Lee Rigney (1889-1965)
       Mother: Mary Ellen Rigney (1896-1976)




Children
1 F Mary Evelyn Rigney

         Born: Aug 15, 1941 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2024 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 2024 - Carl O. Moran Mem. Gar., Gretna, VA
       Spouse: Joseph Thadeus Pope (1941-1988)
         Marr: Jun 17, 1961 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Ray Daniel Osborne (1940-2016)
         Marr: Sep 5, 1970 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Methis L. Rigney):

He 23 & she 24. Both single, and born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o J.T. Rigney & Minnie Allen; D/o S.L. & Mary Rigney. Marr. Nov. 30, 1935 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Milas Franklin Staples and Myrtle Lee Rigney




Husband Milas Franklin Staples

         Born: Jan 19, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1983 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Mar 7, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Lee Rigney

         Born: Oct 9, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 2013 - Piney Forest Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Levy Preston Rigney, Sr. (1895-1960)
       Mother: Otha Lee Gentry (1901-1984)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Lee Rigney):

Both single, and both did textile work. Married by James A. Johnson, Min.
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Owen Rigney and Sally Unknown




Husband Owen Rigney

         Born: 1820-1824 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sally Unknown

         Born: Abt 1823 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Susan Ellen Rigney

         Born: 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 1917 - Worlds, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Rigney Cem., Worlds, VA
       Spouse: Nathaniel Jefferson (1846-1930)


2 M John W. Rigney

         Born: 1849 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Tabitha Jane Rigney

         Born: Jun 1853 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Issac C. Rigney (1851-      )
         Marr: Apr 25, 1872 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M John Booker Rigney

         Born: Sep 1854 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Nancy Maurine Haley (1854-1925)
         Marr: Mar 12, 1878 - Henry Co., VA



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Robert Wilson Rigney and Rebecca Frances Gibson




Husband Robert Wilson Rigney

         Born: May 12, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1968 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Rigney-Adkins Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Dillard Rigney (1900-1961)
       Mother: Georgia Sarah Rigney (1900-1964)


     Marriage: Apr 7, 1955 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Rebecca Frances Gibson

         Born: 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Frances Gibson):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by J. Burnett Easley, Min.
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Arnold Gene Walker and Ruby Kathryn Rigney




Husband Arnold Gene Walker

         Born: Cir 1935
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Ruby Kathryn Rigney

         Born: Nov 28, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2003 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Dillard Rigney (1900-1961)
       Mother: Georgia Sarah Rigney (1900-1964)



 Other Spouse: Brady Wilford Jones (1935-2016) - Aft May 31, 1971


Children

Notes: Marriage (Brady Wilford Jones):

May 31, 1971 was his divorce date from his 1st wife.
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Russell William Rigney and Georgia Thomas Shelton




Husband Russell William Rigney

         Born: Dec 26, 1918 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 2006 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jessie Thomas Rigney (1882-1962)
       Mother: Minnie Alice Allen (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Apr 25, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Georgia Thomas Shelton

         Born: Mar 11, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1, 2008 - Mtn. Valley Elderly Care, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Lois Jean Rigney

         Born: Dec 15, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 2, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Georgia Thomas Shelton):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
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Bobby Lee Roach and Sarah Estelle Rigney




Husband Bobby Lee Roach

         Born: Mar 16, 1937 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 29, 1961 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sarah Estelle Rigney

         Born: Jun 12, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 2017 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Dillard Rigney (1900-1961)
       Mother: Georgia Sarah Rigney (1900-1964)



 Other Spouse: Bennie Jake May, Jr. (1925-2008) - Aug 8, 1980 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Estelle Rigney):

Both single. He was a textile worker. Married by John M. Hamm, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Bennie Jake May, Jr.):

2d marriage for both; both previously divorced. Married by Irvin L. Hall, Sr., Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Steve Lanerd Rigney and Mary Evelyn Robertson




Husband Steve Lanerd Rigney

         Born: Feb 1, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 2022
       Buried: Dec 28, 2022 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: James Walter Rigney (1920-1979)
       Mother: Inez Rigney (1919-1986)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1963 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Evelyn Robertson

         Born: Mar 31, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 7, 2011 - Danville Regional Med. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Nov 11, 2011 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: William Buck Wade Robertson (1923-1983)
       Mother: Hattie Evelyn McCrickard (1923-2016)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Evelyn Robertson):

1st marr. for both. He worked for Virginia-Carolina Veneer Co., & she for Virginia Plywood. Married by Bernard Noell.
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William Thomas Rigney and Tena Ida Rigney




Husband William Thomas Rigney

         Born: May 1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1883



Wife Tena Ida Rigney

         Born: Mar 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Willard L. Rigney

          AKA: Willie
         Born: 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Della L. Divers (1887-Bef 1929)
         Marr: Feb 16, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Sue Allie Gibson (1894-      )
         Marr: Dec 28, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Claude Swanson Rigney

         Born: Apr 25, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1975 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Nannie Kate Maxey (1899-1978)
         Marr: 1916-1917



Notes: Marriage (Tena Ida Rigney):

In the 1900 census they have been married 17 years, with 7-of-8 children living.
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Oscar Wilford Snider and Thelma Odell Rigney




Husband Oscar Wilford Snider

         Born: Apr 24, 1916 - King, NC
         Died: Apr 18, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Thelma Odell Rigney

         Born: Sep 19, 1928 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 14, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Dillard Rigney (1900-1961)
       Mother: Georgia Sarah Rigney (1900-1964)




Children
1 M Robert Dwain Snider

         Born: Feb 24, 1950 - VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1999
       Buried:  - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Judy Ann Arnold (1954-2008)
         Marr: Mar 5, 1977 - Collinsville, VA



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Tony Michael Rigney and Mary Ann Walls




Husband Tony Michael Rigney

         Born: Jan 5, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 1985 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Walker-Rigney Cem., Vashti, VA
     Marriage: Feb 4, 1972 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Ann Walls

         Born: Nov 10, 1951 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Herman Lee Aaron - Jun 27, 1987 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Walls):

Both single. Married by Roy L. Hall, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Herman Lee Aaron):

His 2d and her 3d marriages; both previously divorced. Married by Gilmore J. Hundley, Min.
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Tony Michael Rigney and Nancy Lee Conner




Husband Tony Michael Rigney

         Born: Jan 5, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 1985 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Walker-Rigney Cem., Vashti, VA
     Marriage: Jun 23, 1978 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Nancy Lee Conner

         Born: Jul 6, 1939 - Rockbridge Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Navie Dean Young - Bef Jul 2, 1956


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Lee Conner):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Navie Dean Young):

Their son Ronnie was born Jul. 2, 1956.
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Willie Edward Rigney and Mary Ann Scarce




Husband Willie Edward Rigney

         Born: May 10, 1922 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1997
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 27, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Ann Scarce

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Jan 24, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 2000 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Paul Cem., Brosville, VA


       Father: John Henry Scarce (1886-1971)
       Mother: Ella Frances Tate (1905-1984)



 Other Spouse: Joseph James Paul, Jr. (1927-1988) - Aft Aug 23, 1982


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Scarce):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by Charles O. Kidd, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph James Paul, Jr.):

She was divorced from her 1st husband on Aug. 23, 1982.
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Elbert Turner Wilson and Eunice Mildred Riley




Husband Elbert Turner Wilson

          AKA: Bud
         Born: Nov 11, 1901 - NC
         Died: Dec 17, 1985 - Southport, Chemung Co., NY
       Buried:  - Maple Grove Cem., Horseheads, NY


       Father: Elijah Franklin Wilson (1873-Aft 1930)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Patterson (1878-1954)


     Marriage: Nov 14, 1923 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY



Wife Eunice Mildred Riley

         Born: Dec 28, 1905 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY
         Died: Aug 24, 1994 - Southport, Chemung Co., NY
       Buried:  - Maple Grove Cem., Horseheads, NY


       Father: John Patrick Riley (1873-1963)
       Mother: Emergy Eunice Sherman (1873-1949)




Children
1 F Florence Martha Wilson

          AKA: Flo
         Born: Aug 21, 1924 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Lee Evenden (1924-      )
         Marr: May 26, 1943 - Elmira, Chemung Co., NY


2 M John Turner Wilson

         Born: May 14, 1926 - Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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J. William Riley and Jessie Mae Stanley




Husband J. William Riley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 17, 1933



Wife Jessie Mae Stanley

         Born: Jul 16, 1906
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Stanley (1883-1921)
       Mother: Mary Katherine Craig (1883-1964)




Children

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John Patrick Riley and Emergy Eunice Sherman




Husband John Patrick Riley

         Born: Feb 13, 1873 - Big Flats, Chemung Co., NY
         Died: Feb 1, 1963 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY
       Buried:  - Barton, Tioga Co., NY
     Marriage: Mar 15, 1905 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY



Wife Emergy Eunice Sherman

         Born: May 12, 1873 - Paris, Edgar Co., IL
         Died: Jan 15, 1949 - Barton, Tioga Co., NY
       Buried: Jan 17, 1949 - Barton, Tioga Co., NY


Children
1 F Eunice Mildred Riley

         Born: Dec 28, 1905 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY
         Died: Aug 24, 1994 - Southport, Chemung Co., NY
       Buried:  - Maple Grove Cem., Horseheads, NY
       Spouse: Elbert Turner Wilson (1901-1985)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1923 - Waverly, Tioga Co., NY



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George Stephen Thompson and Mary Louise Riley




Husband George Stephen Thompson

         Born: 1912 - Los Angeles, CA
         Died: Apr 1977
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 3, 1939 - Beverly Hills, CA



Wife Mary Louise Riley

         Born: Oct 28, 1916 - Independence, KS
         Died: Dec 12, 1968 - Los Angeles Co., CA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Mem. Park, Glendale, CA


       Father: Ewing Studebaker Riley (1890-1935)
       Mother: Jessie G. Carter (1891-1985)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Louise Riley):

Married by Jim W. (sic) Fleetwood, Episcopal Priest.
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Charles Jackson Ring and Mary Etta Walker




Husband Charles Jackson Ring

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: 1870 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Etta Walker

          AKA: Marietta
         Born: 1870 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Minnie Lee Ring

         Born: 1894 - NC
         Died: Sep 16, 1958
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Charles Edgar Lawrence, Sr. (1891-1929)
         Marr: Jan 17, 1915 - Westfield, Surry Co., NC



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Michael Rinko, Jr. and Mollie Susan Woodall




Husband Michael Rinko, Jr.

         Born: Apr 18, 1915 - Nanticoke, Luzerne Co., PA
         Died: Feb 17, 1986
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Dec 2, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mollie Susan Woodall

         Born: Mar 1, 1921 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 13, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Edward Woodahl, Sr. (1883-1938)
       Mother: Susan Esther Stratton (1889-1984)



 Other Spouse: Hardin Tazewell Carroll (1913-1942) - Jun 30, 1939 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Unknown Bailey (Cir 1915-      ) - Bet 1942 and 1948


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mollie Susan Woodall):

He's 32 and she 26. His 2nd and her 3rd marriage. Both widowed. He was a post office clerk, & she did textile work. He was born in Nanticoke, Pa., & she Rockingham Co., NC. S/o Michael Rinko, Sr., & Susan Barno; D/o James Edward Woodall & Esther Susan Stratton. Married by R.J. Barber, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Hardin Tazewell Carroll):

He was 26 and she 18. Both single. He was a textile operator. S/o Joe Carroll & Bertha Cochran; D/o James E. Woodahl & Hester Stratton. Married by Charles E. Johnson, Min.
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Claire Risban and Margaret Prince




Husband Claire Risban

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Margaret Prince

         Born: Apr 21, 1928 - Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Newton Prince, Sr. (1905-1963)
       Mother: Imogene Morris (1908-      )




Children

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William Risk and Barbara Ann Waugh




Husband William Risk

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Barbara Ann Waugh

          AKA: Barbara Ann Smith
         Born: Dec 19, 1954 - West Liberty, Morgan Co., KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Vernon Thomas Waugh (1923-1997)
       Mother: Betty Lois Wilson (1927-      )



 Other Spouse: James Vance


Children

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Thomas Townson and Mary Frances Rivers




Husband Thomas Townson

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Frances Rivers

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Matilda Ann Townson

         Born: May 4, 1881
         Died: Mar 28, 1959
       Buried:  - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL
       Spouse: William Alvie Sparks (1880-1935)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1900



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John James Wells and Ada Belle Roach




Husband John James Wells

         Born: May 4, 1868 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 23, 1952 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Sep 3, 1893 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ada Belle Roach

         Born: Jan 1, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1959 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 16, 1959 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Burwell Roach (1846-Bef 1912)
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Barker (1848-1940)




Children
1 F Mollie Bet Wells

         Born: Aug 15, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1921 - Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 4, 1921 - Roach-Earles, Axton, VA
       Spouse: Edward Bernard Roach (1882-1949)
         Marr: Aug 2, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William Addison Wells, Sr.

         Born: Dec 16, 1895 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 15, 1987 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Mae Bud Wilson (1899-1985)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Mamie C. Wells

         Born: Apr 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Mirdle Wells

         Born: Apr 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Ada Belle Roach):

Both single.
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Bob Daniel Roach and Frances Doss Farlow




Husband Bob Daniel Roach

         Born: Jun 5, 1944 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 2008 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 20, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Cicero Roach (1900-      )
       Mother: Eunice Mae Jones (1910-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Doss Farlow

          AKA: Fran
         Born: Cir 1946
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Rev., Doctor Franklin Roach and Maude Fretto Roach




Husband Rev., Doctor Franklin Roach

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Feb 14, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 1946
       Buried:  - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: James Burwell Roach (1846-Bef 1912)
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Barker (1848-1940)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Maude Fretto Roach

          AKA: Freddie
         Born: Feb 21, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1, 1920 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Roach (1857-1932)
       Mother: Louise Elmira Foley (1856-1938)




Children
1 F May Roach

         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Melvin Roach

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: Bef Jan 9, 1920
       Buried: 



3 M Everett James Roach

         Born: Mar 13, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 1976
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Margie Mae McBride (1921-1975)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


4 M Fred Irvin Roach

         Born: Mar 22, 1915 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Jane Fanshaw (1924-2017)
         Marr: 1946-1947


5 M Eldridge Roach

         Born: Apr 1916 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Margaret Foley Roach

         Born: Jun 26, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1973 - Medical Conv. Complex, Durham, NC
       Buried: Jun 1, 1973 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Bill Williams (1913/1914-      )
         Marr: Apr 20, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harvey Jackson Hopkins (1921-1988)
         Marr: Nov 3, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Maude Fretto Roach):

Ref. Henry County Reg. of Marriages No. 2, 1893-1913, page 69, line 58, 30 June 1906: Frank Roach, age 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o J.B. & E. Roach, married Freddie Roach, age 16, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J.T. & E. Roach.
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Edward Bernard Roach and Mollie Bet Wells




Husband Edward Bernard Roach

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Jun 8, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1949 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Feb 16, 1949 - Roach-Earles, Axton, VA


       Father: William H. Roach (1850-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Nancy W. Cayton (1850-      )


     Marriage: Aug 2, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mollie Bet Wells

         Born: Aug 15, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1921 - Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 4, 1921 - Roach-Earles, Axton, VA


       Father: John James Wells (1868-1952)
       Mother: Ada Belle Roach (1869-1959)




Children

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Michael Turner Mason and Eloise Marie Roach




Husband Michael Turner Mason

          AKA: Mike
         Born: Sep 20, 1940 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Young James Mason (1908-      )
       Mother: Annie Mae Parcell (1912-      )


     Marriage: Dec 31, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Eloise Marie Roach

         Born: Feb 13, 1940 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 2020 - Rocky Mount Rehab. & Health Care Ctr., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Posie Lester Roach, Sr. (1912-2000)
       Mother: Lucille B. Barker (1919-2011)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Eloise Marie Roach):

Both single. He was a farmer, & she a secretary. Married by William O. Webster, Min.
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Franklin Delano Roach and Frances Joan Wright




Husband Franklin Delano Roach

         Born: Aug 2, 1944 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Roach (1908-1962)
       Mother: Sarah Frances Keen (1907-1969)


     Marriage: Mar 3, 1966 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Joan Wright

         Born: Feb 25, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 2023
       Buried: Jun 20, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Lemon Wright (1915-1994)
       Mother: Minnie Lou Nichols (1916-1989)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Joan Wright):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Air Force. Married by Tom E. Lolley, Min.
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Freeman Jackson Roach and Alice Gray Wilson




Husband Freeman Jackson Roach

         Born: Jan 12, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Boxwood, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew Jackson Roach (1862-1915)
       Mother: Nellie Elliott (1887-1915)


     Marriage: Dec 5, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice Gray Wilson

         Born: Mar 15, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1994
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Boxwood, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Monroe Wilson, Sr. (1881-1953)
       Mother: Sallie Florence Oakley (1884-1950)




Children
1 M Rev., Jimmy Jackson Roach

         Born: Oct 27, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Margaret Lynn Harrell (1960-2009)



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Gary Delano Roach and Rachel Lou Scearce




Husband Gary Delano Roach

         Born: Jul 15, 1940 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 2012 - Jackson Madison Co. Hosp., Jackson, TN
       Buried:  - Chester Co. Mem. Gdns., Henderson, TN


       Father: Glen Andrew Roach (1914-1972)
       Mother: Ethel Mae Harris (1919-2008)


     Marriage: Jan 1, 1978 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Rachel Lou Scearce

         Born: May 6, 1941 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rachel Lou Scearce):

Both were once divorced. Married by William C. Blaylock, Min.
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Gary Delano Roach and Thelma Laurine Ward




Husband Gary Delano Roach

         Born: Jul 15, 1940 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 2012 - Jackson Madison Co. Hosp., Jackson, TN
       Buried:  - Chester Co. Mem. Gdns., Henderson, TN


       Father: Glen Andrew Roach (1914-1972)
       Mother: Ethel Mae Harris (1919-2008)


     Marriage: Aug 29, 1981



Wife Thelma Laurine Ward

         Born: Oct 9, 1948 - Comanche Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Wesley Wilson and Girlie Roach




Husband Wesley Wilson

         Born: Aug 16, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Jessie Hannibal Wilson (1866-1952)
       Mother: Mary Edd Overton (1877-1951)


     Marriage: Jan 4, 1937 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Girlie Roach

         Born: Oct 8, 1914 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 17, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Howard Gordon Roach (1891-1941)
       Mother: Maggie Dillon (1890-1970)




Children
1 F Janice Dean Wilson

         Born: Sep 13, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 15, 1957 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Girlie Roach):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by Aubrey B. Allen, Min.
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Herbert Jackson Roach and Betty Lee Roberts




Husband Herbert Jackson Roach

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Dec 4, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Roach (1908-1962)
       Mother: Sarah Frances Keen (1907-1969)


     Marriage: Mar 27, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Lee Roberts

         Born: Mar 9, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Claude Swanson Roberts (1908-1975)
       Mother: Dovie Agnes Foley (Abt 1919-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Lee Roberts):

Both single. He did textile work, & she was a student. Married by Hamlin R. Cathey, Min.
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James Robert Roach and Minnie Mae Roach




Husband James Robert Roach

          AKA: Bob
         Born: May 16, 1874 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1947 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 7, 1947 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Burwell Roach (1846-Bef 1912)
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Barker (1848-1940)


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1894 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Minnie Mae Roach

         Born: Apr 28, 1878 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 29, 1933 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 1, 1933 - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Roach (1857-1932)
       Mother: Louise Elmira Foley (1856-1938)




Children
1 M Oscar Henry Roach

         Born: Sep 22, 1895 - VA
         Died: May 27, 1921
       Buried:  - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA



2 F Lula M. Roach

         Born: Apr 1897 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M James T. Roach

         Born: Aug 1898 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Eliza Roach

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Claude Andrew Roach

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 1925
       Buried:  - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA



6 M Benjamin Franklin Roach

          AKA: Ben
         Born: Oct 22, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Frances Keen (1907-1969)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1929 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Pauline Elizabeth Roach

         Born: Jun 12, 1912 - VA
         Died: May 16, 1984
       Buried:  - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA



8 M Sgt., James Robert Roach, Jr.

          AKA: Jay
         Born: Oct 5, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1944 - France
       Buried:  - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA



9 M Hodgins Whitfield Roach, MSgt, USAF

         Born: Mar 29, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Watson-Roach Cem., Axton, VA




Notes: Marriage (Minnie Mae Roach):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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James Tyler Roach and Geneva Ann Koontz




Husband James Tyler Roach

         Born: Apr 26, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2014 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Hoge Tyler Roach (1897-1955)
       Mother: Jessie Mae Prillaman (1907-1995)


     Marriage: Sep 30, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Geneva Ann Koontz

         Born: 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Wade Koontz (1900-1977)
       Mother: Annie Dell Joyce (1903-1971)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Geneva Ann Koontz):

Both single. He was a Planters Warehouse & she a clerk at Globeman's Dep't. Store. Their license was issued Sep. 27, 1950, in Henry Co., Va. Marr. by R.T. Stancil, Mim.
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Jesse Neal Roach, Sr. and Lena Cynthia Robertson




Husband Jesse Neal Roach, Sr.

         Born: Jan 15, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Chester James Roach (1895-1961)
       Mother: Liza Jane Clarke (1893-      )


     Marriage: Sep 10, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lena Cynthia Robertson

         Born: Mar 31, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 8, 2000 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Dee Morse Robertson, Sr. (1884-      )
       Mother: Betty Ann Cook (1889-      )




Children
1 F Betty Ann Roach

         Born: Mar 4, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 2020 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Robert Manning (1940-2023)
         Marr: Abt 1963



Notes: Marriage (Lena Cynthia Robertson):

Both single. He worked for American Furniture Co. Married by Thomas R. Reeves, Min.
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John Marshall Roach and Mabel Wingfield




Husband John Marshall Roach

         Born: 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 22, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mabel Wingfield

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


       Father: Robert Lee Wingfield (1883-1942)
       Mother: Susan Catherine Gilbert (1885-      )



 Other Spouse: Noah Jackson Griffin (1895-1957) - Dec 16, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Leslie Clarence Ashby (1904-1972) - Jul 11, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: William Raleigh Mason (1899-1992) - Apr 16, 1961 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mabel Wingfield):

Both once widowed. He was a barber at the Leaksville Sanitary Barber Shop, & she a beautician at Glady's Beauty Shop. Married by F.V. Ellenberg, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Noah Jackson Griffin):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (Leslie Clarence Ashby):

He was once widowed, and her 3d marriage (previously widowed). He was a carpenter, & she worked in a Dry Cleaner. Married by E.V. Cullum, III, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (William Raleigh Mason):

He was once widowed, and her 4th marriage (previously divorced). He was a carpenter for Lester Brothers, Inc. Married by R.A. May, Min.



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