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, VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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
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 (details suppressed for this person)
Born: 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
Other Spouse: Annette Blanche Gravely (1895-1984) - Aug 21, 1921 - 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, NCSpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Bill Williams (1913/1914- ) Marr: Apr 20, 1935 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Harvey Jackson Hopkins (1921-1988) Marr: Nov 3, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage
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, son of J.B. & E. Roach, married Freddie Roach, age 16, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of 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 (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Young James Mason (1908- ) Mother: Annie Mae Parcell (1912- )
Marriage:
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
Both were single. He was a farmer, and she a secretary. Married by William O. Webster, Meth. 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
Both were single. He was in the U.S. Air Force. Married by Tom E. Lolley, Bapt. 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., VASpouse: 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:
Other Spouse: Martha Richardson (1939-2005) - Jul 23, 1961 - Chesterfield, SC
Other Spouse: Thelma Laurine Ward
Wife Rachel Lou Scearce (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were once divorced. Married by William C. Blaylock, Bapt. 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:
Other Spouse: Martha Richardson (1939-2005) - Jul 23, 1961 - Chesterfield, SC
Other Spouse: Rachel Lou Scearce
Wife Thelma Laurine Ward (details suppressed for this person)
Born: 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, VASpouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a farmer. Married by Aubrey B. Allen, Bapt. 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:
Wife Betty Lee Roberts (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He did textile work, and she was a student. Married by Hamlin R. Cathey, Missionary Bapt. 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
Other Spouse: Lillie Mae Lancaster (1888-1984) - Dec 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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, VASpouse: 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
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:
Wife Geneva Ann Koontz (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: John Wade Koontz (1900-1977) Mother: Annie Dell Joyce (1903-1971)
Children
1 F Cynthia Denise Roach (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Leonard Michael Dove (living)Spouse: Harold Wallace SpencerSpouse: Robert Benjamin Davis III (living)Spouse: Larry Samuel Plaster (living)
Notes: Marriage
They were both single. He was a Planters Warehouse clerk and she was a clerk at Globeman's Department Store. Their license was issued Sep. 27, 1950, in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by Ryburn T. Stancil, Minister of the Southern Baptist Church.
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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 Moss 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., VASpouse: George Robert Manning (1940-2023) Marr: Abt 1963
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked for American Furniture Co. Married by Thomas R. Reeves, Meth. 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
Other Spouse: Lottie Mae Barrow (1893-1954) - Sep 1, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
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
Both once widowed. He was a barber at the Leaksville Sanitary Barber Shop, and she a beautician at Glady's Beauty Shop. Married by F.V. Ellenberg, Pentecostal Holiness Minister.
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Lewis Edward Roach and Lessie Marie Duffy
Husband Lewis Edward Roach
Born: Jan 13, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 9, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Gauldin Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Posie Lucian Roach, Sr. (1881-1961) Mother: Hattie Lee Gauldin (1891-1944)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Gladys Lillian McDaniel (1926-2004) - May 20, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Arlene Marie Wells (1927-2011) - May 5, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lessie Marie Duffy (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were previously divorced, and both did textile work. Married by Otis T. Jackson, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Danville, Va.
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Lewis Edward Roach and Arlene Marie Wells
Husband Lewis Edward Roach
Born: Jan 13, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 9, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Gauldin Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Posie Lucian Roach, Sr. (1881-1961) Mother: Hattie Lee Gauldin (1891-1944)
Marriage: May 5, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Gladys Lillian McDaniel (1926-2004) - May 20, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Lessie Marie Duffy
Wife Arlene Marie Wells
Born: Jun 29, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 5, 2011 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Dec 8, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Howard Stern Wells (1877-1958) Mother: Lottie Pearl Boaze (1886-1973)
Other Spouse: Thomas Allen Parrish, Jr. (1926-2018) - Mar 24, 1944 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
His 3d and her 2d marriage; both previously divorced. He was a farmer and did textile work, and she did textile work. Married by M.T. Souell (sic), Christian Min.
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Bill Williams and Margaret Foley Roach
Husband Bill Williams
Born: 1913-1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 20, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Wife 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
Father: Rev. Doctor Franklin Roach (1888-1946) Mother: Maude Fretto Roach (1892-1920)
Other Spouse: Harvey Jackson Hopkins (1921-1988) - Nov 3, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage
Jorge Aros Garcia and Martha Reed Roach
Husband Jorge Aros Garcia (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Martha Reed Roach
Born: Nov 1, 1945 - Washington, DC Died: Jul 22, 2014 Buried: Jul 26, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Redd Roach (1905-1980) Mother: Daisy Reed Haley (1906-2005)
Other Spouse: Rodney Lane Evans (1942/1943-1986) - Jun 5, 1965 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Juan Pablo Lopez
Children
Notes: Marriage
He was single, and she once widowed. Married by Rev. Ralph Wayne Ayers. Divorced in Roanoke, Va.
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Juan Pablo Lopez and Martha Reed Roach
Husband Juan Pablo Lopez (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Martha Reed Roach
Born: Nov 1, 1945 - Washington, DC Died: Jul 22, 2014 Buried: Jul 26, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Redd Roach (1905-1980) Mother: Daisy Reed Haley (1906-2005)
Other Spouse: Rodney Lane Evans (1942/1943-1986) - Jun 5, 1965 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Jorge Aros Garcia
Children
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Taylor Barnum Walker and Minnie Roach
Husband Taylor Barnum Walker
Born: Apr 20, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 1967 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Walker Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VAMarriage: Jun 23, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Minnie Roach
Born: Mar 25, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 2, 1934 - Staunton River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., USA Buried: Sep 3, 1934 - Gretna, VA
Children
1 F Bertha Taylor Walker
Born: Mar 17, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 17, 2002 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: Mar 20, 2002 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: John Coleman Simpson (1914-1989) Marr: Dec 14, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Eloise Walker
Born: Jan 18, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 16, 2022 - Riverside Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: Jul 22, 2022 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Lester Otis Campbell (1922-2002) Marr: Jul 3, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M Harry Leonard Walker
Born: 1930 Died: Buried:Spouse: Ruby Mae Collins (1935-2021) Marr: Jul 24, 1955 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
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Robert Edgar Vernon and Mollie Reaves Roach
Husband Robert Edgar Vernon
AKA: Pete Born: Oct 6, 1916 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: 1991 - NC Buried: - Christian Fellowship Cem., Reidsville, NC
Father: Charlie Robert Vernon (1896-1975) Mother: Annie Mae Gauldin (1899-1980)
Marriage: Dec 30, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mollie Reaves Roach
Born: 1916 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
They were both single. He was a farmer. Their license was issue Dec. 30, 1937 in Danville and they were married by M.T. Souce (sic), Christian Min.
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Moss Lockwood Roach and Patsy Emoline Roach
Husband Moss Lockwood Roach
Born: Nov 2, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 6, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 9, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Hoge Tyler Roach (1897-1955) Mother: Jessie Mae Prillaman (1907-1995)
Marriage:
Wife Patsy Emoline Roach (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Robert Lee Stewart, Jr. and Nancy Webster Roach
Husband Robert Lee Stewart, Jr.
Born: Oct 27, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 26, 1969 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Robert Lee Stewart, Sr. (1897-1968) Mother: Alzie Lee Weaver (1903-1990)
Marriage: Apr 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Webster Roach
Born: May 24, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 2006 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Chester James Roach (1895-1961) Mother: Liza Jane Clarke (1893- )
Children
1 M Kenneth Wayne Stewart
Born: Apr 21, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 20, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 23, 2009 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Delores Angeline McGuire (living)Spouse: Ava Dell May (living)Spouse: Virginia Unknown (living)
2 F Shelby Ann Stewart (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: David Russell Patterson (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by Thomas Rosser Reeves, Meth. Min.
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Norman Larry Roach and Judy Rebecca Bryant
Husband Norman Larry Roach
Born: Nov 25, 1939 - Bassett, VA Died: Sep 14, 2016 Buried:
Father: James Norman Roach (1909-1997) Mother: Laura Eunice Fine (1918-2008)
Marriage:
Wife Judy Rebecca Bryant (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Floyd Henley Bryant, Sr. (1903-1996) Mother: Louise Barrow (1907-1985)
Children
Notes: Marriage
They were both single. He was a teacher. Married by H.D. Prillaman, Prim. Bapt. Min.
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Owen Tyler Roach, Sr.
Husband Owen Tyler Roach, Sr.
Born: Jan 8, 1930 - VA Died: Mar 16, 2000 Buried:
Father: Posie Lucian Roach, Sr. (1881-1961) Mother: Hattie Lee Gauldin (1891-1944)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Alma Marie Ricketts
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Owen Tyler Roach, Jr.
Born: Died: Buried:
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Owen Tyler Roach, Sr. and Alma Marie Ricketts
Husband Owen Tyler Roach, Sr.
Born: Jan 8, 1930 - VA Died: Mar 16, 2000 Buried:
Father: Posie Lucian Roach, Sr. (1881-1961) Mother: Hattie Lee Gauldin (1891-1944)
Marriage:
Wife Alma Marie Ricketts (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Estes Beverly Ricketts (1906-1957) Mother: Emma Brooks (1907-1949)
Other Spouse: Leroy Pulliam
Children
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Percy James Roach, Sr. and Erma Wray
Husband Percy James Roach, Sr.
Born: Jan 20, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 1974 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Nov 28, 1974 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Chester James Roach (1895-1961) Mother: Liza Jane Clarke (1893- )
Marriage: Nov 24, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Erma Wray
Born: Oct 21, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 30, 2002 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA Buried: Jan 2, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John P. Wray (1883- ) Mother: Amelia A. Matilda Emberson (1889- )
Children
Notes: Marriage
Robert James William Roach and Lillian Agnes Hundley
Husband Robert James William Roach
AKA: Buster Born: Nov 24, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Gaulden Cem., Sandy River, VA
Father: Posie Lucian Roach, Sr. (1881-1961) Mother: Hattie Lee Gauldin (1891-1944)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Madie Frances McDaniel (1914-2005) - Mar 15, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillian Agnes Hundley (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
He was once divorced and she once widowed. Married by W.E. Collins, Christian Min.
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Robert Wesley Shropshire and Susan Jane Roach
Husband Robert Wesley Shropshire
Born: Apr 3, 1862 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 1944 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 27, 1944 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
Father: Henry Shropshire (Bef 1838-Bef 1900) Mother: Elizabeth Unknown (1828- )
Marriage: Mar 31, 1889 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Susan Jane Roach
Born: Aug 6, 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1957 - Hill Top Nursing Home, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jan 15, 1957 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
Children
1 M Robert T. Shropshire
Born: Jan 1890 - NC Died: Buried:
2 F Pala Estelle Shropshire
Born: Mar 3, 1892 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 4, 1988 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Hunter Smith (1886-1980) Marr: Jan 3, 1909 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Beaufort Shropshire
Born: May 1894 - NC Died: Buried:
4 M Harvey Shropshire
Born: Mar 1896 - NC Died: Buried:
5 F Stella Mae Shropshire
Born: Jan 21, 1904 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 9, 1995 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NCSpouse: William Baldwin Barrow, Sr. (1894-1975) Marr: Dec 27, 1923 - Mayodan, NC
Notes: Marriage
Bobby Lee Smith and Virginia Frances Roach
Husband Bobby Lee Smith
Born: Jul 8, 1930 - NC Died: Oct 17, 2001 Buried: - Camp Springs UMC Cem., Caswell Co., NCMarriage: May 25, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Frances Roach
Born: Jun 28, 1932 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 2015 - Caswell House, Yanceyville, NC Buried: Apr 2, 2015 - Camp Springs UMC Cem., Caswell Co., NC
Father: Posie Lucian Roach, Sr. (1881-1961) Mother: Hattie Lee Gauldin (1891-1944)
Other Spouse: William Bryan Mayo (Abt 1914-1966) - Jun 6, 1956 - New Bern, Craven Co., NC
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage
2nd marriage for both; he was prev. divorced Jul. 2, 1970, and she prev. widowed Oct. 8, 1966. Married by David Odle (sic), Pastor.
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Aaron Walter Robertson and Eunice Elva Roark
Husband Aaron Walter Robertson
Born: Mar 23, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 22, 2023 Buried: Jun 27, 2023 - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Rev. Hiram Levi Robertson (1898-1976) Mother: Bertha Alma Bell (1905-1968)
Marriage: Mar 27, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Eunice Elva Roark
Born: Aug 28, 1936 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 27, 2020 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Thomas Roark and Mary A. Turner
Husband Thomas Roark
Born: 1868 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1937 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Feb 16, 1937 - Summerfield UMC Cem., Summerfield, NCMarriage: Dec 15, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mary A. Turner
Born: Oct 26, 1875 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 27, 1957 - Oak Ridge, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Summerfield UMC Cem., Summerfield, NC
Father: George Tyler Turner (1839-1914) Mother: Mary Ann Clark (1845- )
Children
Notes: Marriage
He was a widower and she was single.
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Horace Clark Turner and Margaret Ann Robb
Husband Horace Clark Turner
Born: May 11, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 5, 1982 - Tucson, Pima Co., AZ Buried:
Father: Willie King Turner (1885-1965) Mother: Lillie Mae McGhee (1892-1980)
Marriage: Nov 11, 1932
Wife Margaret Ann Robb
Born: Feb 14, 1911 - Herndon, VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M William Arthur Turner (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Margaret Ann Turner (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: John Lerle Harrison
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Zachary Taylor Roberson, Jr. and Annie Roberson
Husband Zachary Taylor Roberson, Jr.
AKA: Doc Born: Oct 16, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 30, 1949 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Zachariah Taylor Roberson, Sr. (1845-1931) Mother: Cynthia Madeline Mowles (1840-1916)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Nanny Murphy ( - )
Wife Annie Roberson
Born: Feb 11, 1872 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 23, 1923 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Children
1 M Raymond Robertson
Born: May 24, 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 16, 1981 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Virginia F. Byrd (1908-1990) Marr: Jun 5, 1926 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
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William Henry Smith and Ava Irene Roberson
Husband William Henry Smith
AKA: Bill Born: Sep 21, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 26, 2000 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Louis Smith (1881-1966) Mother: Charlotte Elizabeth Amos (1879-1967)
Marriage: Nov 18, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ava Irene Roberson
Born: Oct 16, 1915 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Mar 4, 2008 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 6, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Clyde Ray Smith
Born: Apr 21, 1935 - Bassett, VA Died: Nov 3, 2023 - Martha Jefferson House, Charlottesville, VA Buried:Spouse: Phyllis Jane Watkins (1931-2023) Marr: 1959-1960
2 F Gloris Faye Smith (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: John Walter Craig (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory.
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Landon Roberson and Victoria Alberta Tuggle
Husband Landon Roberson
Born: Dec 8, 1845 Died: Jan 10, 1902 Buried: - Tuggle Cem., Patrick Co., VAMarriage:
Wife Victoria Alberta Tuggle
Born: May 3, 1848 Died: Nov 3, 1896 Buried: - Tuggle Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: John Bertram Tuggle III (1825-1900) Mother: Mary Lucy Prillaman (1826-1905)
Children
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Addison Perry Stewart, Sr. and Mattie Lou Roberson
Husband Addison Perry Stewart, Sr.
Born: Aug 19, 1889 - Lynchburg, VA Died: Apr 18, 1959 Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VAMarriage: Dec 28, 1915 - Lynchburg, VA
Wife Mattie Lou Roberson
Born: Mar 27, 1896 - Prince Edward Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1975 Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
Father: Joel Branch Roberson (1871-1939) Mother: Roberta Adelaide Farrar (1874-1953)
Children
1 F Adelaide Elizabeth Stewart
Born: Nov 29, 1916 - Lynchburg, VA Died: Dec 4, 2001 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: - Gdns. of Faith, Lumberton, NCSpouse: George Richard Harmon, Sr. (1915-1995) Marr: Jan 18, 1941 - Richmond, VA
2 M Newton Joel Stewart
Born: Dec 15, 1918 - Richmond, VA Died: Sep 1979 - Richmond, Chesterfield Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Geneva Sue White (Cir 1919-2000) Marr: Sep 10, 1943 - Norfolk, VA
3 M Addison Perry Stewart, Jr.
AKA: Stew Born: Jul 29, 1922 Died: Sep 10, 1983 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
4 F Beverly F. Stewart (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Walter Scott Carter, Jr.
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George Washington Soyars and Ann Parzade Roberts
Husband George Washington Soyars
Born: May 27, 1855 - NC Died: Aug 17, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Cobb Cem., Wentworth, NC
Father: James W. Soyars (1823-Bef 1900) Mother: Awilthy Elizabeth Coleman (1820- )
Marriage: Abt 1880
Wife Ann Parzade Roberts
Born: Mar 4, 1855 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 31, 1933 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Cobb Cem., Wentworth, NC
Father: Nebuchadnezzar Roberts (1832-1917) Mother: Mary Floyd (1834-1917)
Children
1 M James W. Soyars
Born: Oct 1881 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Robert C. Soyars
Born: Mar 1883 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Hartley Stephens Soyars
Born: May 6, 1886 - VA Died: Jul 20, 1954 - Leaksville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Elizabeth Rivers French (1891-1918) Marr: Dec 25, 1910 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Roy A. Soyars
Born: Sep 1889 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Fannie Ethel Soyars
Born: Jun 1891 - VA Died: Buried:
6 F Annie B. Soyars
Born: Jun 27, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 23, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Richard Franklin Vernon (1901-1973) Marr: 1924-1925
7 F Mattie L. Soyars
Born: Jan 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Samuel Martin Sawyers
AKA: Sam Born: Mar 10, 1898 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 1, 1978 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 4, 1978 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Beatrice Lou Hopkins (1900-1983) Marr: Jan 16, 1918 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
9 M Dewey Emerson Soyars, Sr.
Born: Jun 25, 1900 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 26, 1978 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Mt. Hermon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Amanda Sallie Alcorn (1900-1987) Marr: Oct 4, 1919 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
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Willis Stultz and Barbara Roberts
Husband Willis Stultz
Born: Mar 29, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 2007 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jul 22, 2007 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: George Anderson Stultz, Sr. (1891- ) Mother: Ethel Wade Thompson (1896-1966)
Marriage: Abt 1945
Wife Barbara Roberts
Born: Jul 31, 1926 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 22, 2013 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 26, 2013 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Children
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Clarence Roberts and Martha Rutledge
Husband Clarence Roberts
Born: Jan 6, 1906 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 10, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 12, 1963 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Charlie Roberts (1874- ) Mother: Ida Patterson (1878-1917)
Marriage:
Wife Martha Rutledge
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Daniel Roberts and Elizabeth Thacker
Husband Daniel Roberts
Born: May 1828 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Abt 1875
Wife Elizabeth Thacker
AKA: Eliza Born: Mar 1840 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Joshua Roberts
Born: Apr 1876 - NC Died: Buried:
2 M James Roberts
Born: Jun 1880 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Lillie Roberts
Born: May 1882 - NC Died: Buried:
4 F Ida Roberts
Born: Jan 5, 1884 - NC Died: Feb 12, 1968 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Robert Tucker Craddock (1892-1967) Marr: Dec 28, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Jason Roberts
Born: Oct 25, 1885 - NC Died: Oct 24, 1934 - Ridgeway (near), Henry Co., Virginia, USA Buried: Oct 26, 1934 - Ridgeway (near), Henry Co., Virginia, USASpouse: Lucy Webster Harris (1902- ) Marr: Nov 8, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
6 M Forest Edwards Roberts
Born: Aug 1887 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Lilly Mable Smith (1890- ) Marr: Dec 19, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
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David Collins Roberts and Permelia Susan Waddle
Husband David Collins Roberts
Born: Jul 23, 1833 - Cleveland Co., NC Died: Jun 3, 1906 - Randolph Co., AR Buried:
Father: Thomas Roberts (1775-1883) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Collins (1810-1854)
Marriage: Dec 30, 1874 - Randolph Co., AR
Other Spouse: Malinda E. Finley (1840-1873) - 1857 - Cherokee Co., GA
Wife Permelia Susan Waddle
Born: Dec 23, 1843 - AR Died: Jan 11, 1927 - Randolph Co., AR Buried:
Children
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Dean Leroy Roberts and Virginia May Richardson
Husband Dean Leroy Roberts
Born: Oct 15, 1927 Died: Apr 3, 1967 Buried: - Piney Ridge Ch. Cem., Pamplin, VAMarriage:
Wife Virginia May Richardson (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Walter Marvin Richardson (1899-1966) Mother: Lucy Moseley Beale (1906-1957)
Children
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Drewry Mason Roberts and Gladys Louise Harris
Husband Drewry Mason Roberts
Born: Feb 5, 1938 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Lemuel Roberts (1909-1995) Mother: Clara Virginia George (1912-2002)
Marriage:
Wife Gladys Louise Harris (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Mason Harris (1925-2004) Mother: Gladys Mae Gravely (1928- )
Children
Notes: Marriage
They were both single. Their license was issued Jul. 28, 1967 in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by H.F. Dalton, Pentecostal Holiness Minister.
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Edmund D. Roberts and Frances B. Torres
Husband Edmund D. Roberts
AKA: Eddie Born: May 1, 1902 - Albany, Dougherty Co., GA Died: Aug 11, 1961 - Gwinnett Co., GA Buried: - Westview Cem., Atlanta, GA
Father: John Henry Roberts (1874-1946) Mother: Katie Mae Harris (1880-1966)
Marriage: 1929
Other Spouse: Dorothy Lucille Grayson (1915-1999) - Abt 1941 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Wife Frances B. Torres
Born: 1907 - GA Died: Buried:
Children
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Elberth Edwards Roberts and Etta Maude Stultz
Husband Elberth Edwards Roberts
Born: Jul 9, 1895 - Dillard, Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 10, 1959 - Lewis-Gale Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Oct 12, 1959 - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VAMarriage: Bef Jun 5, 1917
Wife Etta Maude Stultz
Born: Oct 25, 1892 - VA Died: Apr 18, 1970 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Stultz (1864-1943) Mother: Roxie Etta Stultz (1872-1929)
Children
Notes: Marriage
In the 1920 census, taken Jan. 9, 1920, their only child, Lorene, is 1-1/12th. That age calculates to Dec 9, 1918. Thus, they probably married in either 1917 or very early in 1918. Then on his WWI draft card he's married, and the date on his card is Jun. 5, 1917.
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Oscar Bryan Watlington, Sr. and Fannie Sue Roberts
Husband Oscar Bryan Watlington, Sr.
AKA: O. B. Born: Nov 2, 1897 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Dec 27, 1973 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Prospect Meth. Ch. Cem., Yanceyville, NCMarriage: Dec 24, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Fannie Sue Roberts
Born: Nov 5, 1897 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Jan 3, 1981 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Prospect UMC Cem., Yanceyville, NC
Children
1 M Oscar Bryan Watlington, Jr.
AKA: O. B. Born: 1921 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Buried:
2 F Anna Elizabeth Watlington
Born: Jan 16, 1923 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Feb 8, 2007 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC Buried: Feb 10, 2007 - Prospect UMC Cem., Yanceyville, NCSpouse: Thomas Fletcher O'Dell (1925-1999) Marr: Oct 30, 1943 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
3 M James Irvin Watlington
Born: 1924 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Buried:
4 M Thomas Earl Watlington, Sr.
Born: 1926 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Buried:
5 F Doris Lee Watlington (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
6 F Mary Wilma Watlington (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Richard Jennings Martin
7 M William Penn Watlington
Born: Mar 10, 1935 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Oct 29, 2003 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: - NC
Notes: Marriage
Forest Edwards Roberts and Lilly Mable Smith
Husband Forest Edwards Roberts
Born: Aug 1887 - NC Died: Buried:
Father: Daniel Roberts (1828- ) Mother: Elizabeth Thacker (1840- )
Marriage: Dec 19, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Lilly Mable Smith
Born: 1890 Died: Buried:
Children
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Frank Marion Roberts and Loula Elizabeth Stone
Husband Frank Marion Roberts
Born: Nov 9, 1859 Died: Dec 14, 1943 Buried:
Father: Nebuchadnezzar Roberts (1832-1917) Mother: Mary Floyd (1834-1917)
Marriage: Dec 9, 1891
Wife Loula Elizabeth Stone
Born: Jun 21, 1867 Died: Nov 12, 1953 Buried:
Children
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