Billy Compton and Nina Ethel Hooker
Husband Billy Compton
Born: Mar 21, 1918 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 2009 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 29, 2009 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924) Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)
Marriage: Jul 27, 1940 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Nina Ethel Hooker
Born: Jan 30, 1914 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 31, 2018 Buried: Feb 2, 2018 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Joseph Tilman Hooker (1879-1962) Mother: Emma Elizabeth Frye (1885-1932)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nina Ethel Hooker):
Both single. He was a laborer. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Buchanan H. Compton and Ella Lee Hodges
Husband Buchanan H. Compton
AKA: Buck Born: Jun 15, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1966 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Tyler Compton (1858- ) Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856- )
Marriage: Oct 5, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ella Lee Hodges
Born: Mar 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1982 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Henry Addison Hodges (1869-1930) Mother: Algie Nora Haley (1876-1973)
Children
1 M Leonard Morris Compton
Born: Jul 6, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 27, 1995 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Beona Sunshine Hughes (1919-2013) Marr: Nov 6, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M James Webb Compton
Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 24, 2005 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mildred Louise Dove (1921-2004) Marr: Dec 25, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Alvin Howard Compton
Born: Jun 26, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 7, 2005 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nellie Frances Richards (1922-2006) Marr: 1944 - Dade Co., FL
4 F Lillian Inez Compton
Born: Oct 3, 1924 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 2019 Buried: Aug 1, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Claude Allen Hundley (1922-2001) Marr: Bef 1949
5 M Lindberg Compton
Born: Jun 2, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 2016 - National Health Care, Greer, SC Buried: Jan 27, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Estelle Rose Ingram (1922-1988) Marr: Abt 1951
Notes: Marriage (Ella Lee Hodges):
Aubrey Oakes and Callie Hilda Compton
Husband Aubrey Oakes
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Callie Hilda Compton
Born: Jul 30, 1928 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 14, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960) Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893- )
Other Spouse: Cecil Morris Carter (1929-2015) - Mar 4, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cecil Morris Carter):
He single, she once wid. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
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James Berkeley Rumley, Sr. and Carolyn Louise Compton
Husband James Berkeley Rumley, Sr.
Born: Jan 26, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1999 - Huntsville, TX Buried: - Brooke Cem., Huntsville, TX
Father: James Elwood Rumley (1915-1964) Mother: Minnie Odell Belcher (1914-1980)
Marriage: Abt 1958-1966
Wife Carolyn Louise Compton
Born: Oct 6, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1966 - Hampton, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Webb Compton (1920-2005) Mother: Mildred Louise Dove (1921-2004)
Children
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James Ira Nichols and Cassie Mae Compton
Husband James Ira Nichols
Born: May 7, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: John Robert Nichols (1872- ) Mother: Pensie Anne Holley (1874- )
Marriage: Jul 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Cassie Mae Compton
Born: Jun 28, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 23, 1982 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924) Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)
Children
1 M James Willard Nichols
AKA: Will Born: Sep 18, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 2020 - Staunton, Staunton (city), VA Buried: Oct 17, 2020 - Augusta Mem. Pk., Waynesboro, VA
2 M Fred Everett Nichols
Born: Feb 7, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 2014 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Jul 25, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Anna Verne Gunter (1935-2014) Marr: Dec 15, 1967 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Cassie Mae Compton):
Cecil Ray Compton and Hazel Louise Hooker
Husband Cecil Ray Compton
Born: Jul 9, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 3, 2023 - Beacon Place Hospice, Greensboro, NC Buried: - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943) Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)
Marriage: Nov 27, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Hazel Louise Hooker
Born: Sep 2, 1938 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 9, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Walter Lewis Hooker (1918-1971) Mother: Vergie Virginia Morton (1920-2001)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hazel Louise Hooker):
Joseph Eggleston Minter and Chaney Eleanor Compton
Husband Joseph Eggleston Minter
AKA: Joe Born: Jan 8, 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 20, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Edward Minter (1831-1862) Mother: Matilda Caroline Eggleton (1829- )
Marriage: Oct 25, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Chaney Eleanor Compton
Born: Sep 14, 1856 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1943 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Children
1 F Nancy A. Minter
Born: Mar 1877 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Joseph C. Minter
AKA: Joe Born: May 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Sallie G. Minter (1890- ) Marr: Jul 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Myrtle Allison Minter
Born: May 15, 1882 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 17, 1936 Buried: - Cascade Mem. Park, Cascade, VASpouse: John Wesley Law (1886-1958) Marr: Jan 10, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
4 M John Waller Minter
Born: May 4, 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 10, 1952 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Minerva Maude Wyatt (1884-1963) Marr: Feb 24, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Martha Lee Minter
Born: Jul 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 12, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Buried: May 13, 1923 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Massey Coleman Wall (1884- ) Marr: Dec 14, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Ellen A. Minter
Born: Jul 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: J. P. Love (1875- ) Marr: Jun 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Ora Raymond Minter
Born: Apr 12, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 3, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 5, 1974 - Danview Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: David Franklin Law (1894- ) Marr: Jul 13, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Eric Eggleston Minter
Born: Feb 1891 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Cassie Lee Stultz (1894-1967) Marr: Sep 17, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
9 F Anna G. Minter
AKA: Annie Born: Apr 1893 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960) Marr: 1914-1915
10 M William Dixon Minter
AKA: Willie Born: Apr 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Maggie B. Hodges (1903- ) Marr: Mar 10, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
11 M Hugh D. Minter
Born: Jan 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Horsley (1901- ) Marr: Jun 4, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Chaney Eleanor Compton):
Their marriage is recorded in the "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1, 1853-1893", page 65, 25 Oct. 1874: Joseph E. Minter, 21, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o Jas. E. & M.E. Minter, married Chaney E. Compton, 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o James & Martha Compton.
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Charlie Monroe Compton and Ollie Texas Haynes
Husband Charlie Monroe Compton
Born: Jan 31, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1943 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 14, 1943 - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: James William Compton (1875-1967) Mother: Mary Jane Haynes (1860-1942)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ollie Texas Haynes
Born: Oct 2, 1905 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 16, 1996 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: William M. Haynes (1877- ) Mother: Rosa B. Law (1883- )
Other Spouse: Henry Clay Barker (1903-1987) - Feb 10, 1945 - Wayside Bapt. Ch., Wentworth, NC
Children
1 F Evelyn F. Compton
Born: May 6, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 2015 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA Buried: Sep 2, 2015 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Coy Everett Sink (1916-1986) Marr: Apr 29, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M Willie Mason Compton
Born: Dec 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 11, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Dorothy Mae Dunn (1932-2020) Marr: Dec 21, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Cecil Ray Compton
Born: Jul 9, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 3, 2023 - Beacon Place Hospice, Greensboro, NC Buried: - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Hazel Louise Hooker (1938-2006) Marr: Nov 27, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Jackie Lee Compton
Born: Mar 21, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 2023 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jul 22, 2023 - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA
Notes: Marriage (Henry Clay Barker):
Richard Earl Arnold and Clarice Margaret Compton
Husband Richard Earl Arnold
Born: Jul 15, 1946 - Dunn Twsp., Franklin Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 8, 1977 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Clarice Margaret Compton
Born: Sep 6, 1941 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 5, 2024 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Clarice Margaret Compton):
His 2d marr. (prev. div.), she single. Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Herbert Randolph Rigney, Sr. and Clarice Margaret Compton
Husband Herbert Randolph Rigney, Sr.
Born: Cir 1940 Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Clarice Margaret Compton
Born: Sep 6, 1941 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 5, 2024 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA Buried:
Children
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Cole Smith Compton and Anna G. Minter
Husband Cole Smith Compton
Born: May 14, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 2, 1960 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Jun 3, 1960 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851- ) Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- )
Marriage: 1914-1915
Wife Anna G. Minter
AKA: Annie Born: Apr 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Eggleston Minter (1854-1933) Mother: Chaney Eleanor Compton (1856-1943)
Children
1 F Pattie Hazel Compton
Born: Jan 5, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 12, 1982 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Coy Albert Parlier (1908-1960) Marr: Jul 30, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Earnest R. Compton
Born: 1917 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Leonie May Compton
AKA: Toots Born: May 20, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 1995 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Francis Coleman Wilson (1920-1991) Marr: Jun 8, 1940 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
4 F Lottie K. Compton
Born: 1921 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Thomas Smith Compton
Born: Oct 9, 1925 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 26, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Betty Jean Lankford (1923-2000) Marr: Mar 24, 1945 - York Co., SCSpouse: Myrtle Inez Wells (1937-2023) Marr: Jul 3, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 F Callie Hilda Compton
Born: Jul 30, 1928 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 14, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Aubrey Oakes ( - )Spouse: Cecil Morris Carter (1929-2015) Marr: Mar 4, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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Connie Michael Compton, SFC, U.S. Army (Ret) and JoAnne Davis
Husband Connie Michael Compton, SFC, U.S. Army (Ret)
Born: Jul 27, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 9, 2023 Buried: Jul 13, 2023 - Fair Haven Mem. Pk., Horsepasture, VA
Father: Gerald Compton, Sr. (1919-1955) Mother: Gertrude Seay (1921-1986)
Marriage: Jun 11, 1965 - Henry Co., VA
Wife JoAnne Davis
Born: Aug 17, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Irvin Lane Davis, Sr. (1923-1970) Mother: Margaret Virginia Bowles (1929-2021)
Children
Notes: Marriage (JoAnne Davis):
He 19, she 17. Both single. He worked for O.K. Chapel, Inc. & she a student. Marr. by O. Adams, Min.
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Conrad David Compton and Frances Horsley
Husband Conrad David Compton
Born: Nov 19, 1914 - VA Died: Jan 28, 1971 Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: George Cabel Compton (1879- ) Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877- )
Marriage:
Wife Frances Horsley
Born: Oct 14, 1923 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 18, 2015 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Apr 21, 2015 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Claude Leonard Horsley (1893-1964) Mother: Bertha S. Minter (1902- )
Children
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William Quince Minter and Cora Bell Compton
Husband William Quince Minter
AKA: Buck, Willie Born: May 15, 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 1965 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 15, 1965 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Silas Othniel Minter (1849-Abt 1930) Mother: Lucy Theresa Eggleton (1852-Bef 1900)
Marriage: May 12, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Cora Bell Compton
Born: Nov 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1978 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851- ) Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- )
Children
1 F Gracie B. Minter
Born: Feb 6, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 26, 1923 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 27, 1923 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
2 M Roy Lee Minter
Born: May 15, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Bettie Alice Pruitt (1911- ) Marr: Feb 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Clifton Ford Minter
Born: Apr 17, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 5, 1984 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 7, 1984 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Clara Elaine Murphy (1919-2012) Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M Frank Bradford Minter
Born: Oct 1, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 22, 2000 - Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), VA Buried: - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VASpouse: Viola Mae Barker (1919-1992) Marr: Oct 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Clyda Elizabeth Bell (1925-2014)
5 M Rubin Minter
Born: 1921 - NC Died: Buried:
6 M Curtis Minter
Born: 1923 - NC Died: Buried:
7 F Geraldine Minter
AKA: Gerry Born: Feb 6, 1930 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 1, 2007 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 4, 2007 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: James Edwin Odell (1928-2012) Marr: Sep 23, 1950 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
8 M William Brownell Minter
AKA: Bo Born: Dec 15, 1932 - NC Died: Oct 27, 2017 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC Buried: Oct 31, 2017 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Mildred Lucille Jones (1931-2013)
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Henry Hutson Inman and Cuma Mae Compton
Husband Henry Hutson Inman
Born: Nov 3, 1927 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 2017 Buried: Sep 9, 2017 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Henry Harrison Inman (1904-1987) Mother: Dora Ella Fuller (1904-1991)
Marriage: May 27, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Cuma Mae Compton
Born: 1927-1928 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cuma Mae Compton):
Both single. He a greenskeeper on a golf course & she an inspector for DuPont.
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David Joe Compton and Gennevieve Patricia Jackson
Husband David Joe Compton
Born: Jun 1, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 15, 2016 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 19, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Paul Harrison Compton (1906-1993) Mother: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959)
Marriage: 1957-1958
Wife Gennevieve Patricia Jackson
AKA: Pat Born: Feb 13, 1939 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 2016 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 25, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
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Charlie Albert Pyron and Dona Bernine Compton
Husband Charlie Albert Pyron
Born: Oct 28, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 4, 1972 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC Buried: - Ruffin Comm. Cem., Ruffin, NCMarriage: May 6, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Dona Bernine Compton
Born: Jan 12, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1929 Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Children
1 M James Albert Pyron
Born: Jun 23, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 16, 1942 Buried:Spouse: Ruth Louise Tarkenton (1923-1998) Marr: Dec 19, 1941 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
2 F Dora Louise Pyron
Born: Jan 1, 1921 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 19, 2007 Buried: - Maryland Veterans Cem., Cheltenham, MDSpouse: Mike Campi (1921-1999)
3 F Clara Mae Pyron
Born: Aug 1, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 2014 - Abingdon Pl., Danville, VA Buried: Nov 1, 2014 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VASpouse: Edward Washington Shelton (1920-2002) Marr: Mar 8, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Pauline Beatrice Pyron
Born: Aug 12, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 2006 - Newport News (city), VA Buried: - Peninsula Mem. Pk., Newport News, VASpouse: Roy Thomas McCubbins, Jr. (1918-1996) Marr: Jan 18, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M Jesse Edward Pyron
Born: Oct 1, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 25, 2014 - Person Co., NC Buried: Dec 28, 2014 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Mary Rose Pleasants (1929-2005) Marr: Nov 13, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 F Dorothy Ann Pyron
Born: Jun 25, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 8, 2019 - Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee, USA Buried: May 19, 2019 - Oak Ridge Mem. Pk., Oak Ridge, TNSpouse: John Louis Simpson, Jr. (1920-2006) Marr: Dec 20, 1947 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
7 F Gloria Vivian Pyron
Born: Sep 6, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 22, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 24, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Samuel Stafford Minter (1920-1978) Marr: Jul 20, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Artie Jennings Bonton (1923-1991) Marr: Sep 15, 1979 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Dona Bernine Compton):
He 22, she 18. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Robert & Nannie Pyron; D/o James M. & Martha Compton.
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Donnie Ray Compton and Vickie Ann Barbour
Husband Donnie Ray Compton
Born: Feb 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 2007 Buried: - Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cem., Lemay, MO
Father: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981) Mother: Lucille Christine Overton (1929-2024)
Marriage: Dec 6, 1969 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Vickie Ann Barbour
Born: Mar 7, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vickie Ann Barbour):
Both single. Marr. by E.C. Eades, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Donnie Ray Compton and Paula McGowan
Husband Donnie Ray Compton
Born: Feb 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 2007 Buried: - Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cem., Lemay, MO
Father: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981) Mother: Lucille Christine Overton (1929-2024)
Marriage: Aft May 3, 1976
Wife Paula McGowan
Born: Feb 2, 1951 Died: Oct 28, 2008 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Paula McGowan):
May 3, 1976 is the date of his divorce from his 1st wife.
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James Robert Mills and Dora Anderson Compton
Husband James Robert Mills
Born: Jan 25, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 5, 1993 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Jan 26, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dora Anderson Compton
Born: Feb 4, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 16, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970) Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dora Anderson Compton):
Both single. Marr. by B.K. Chappell, Min.
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David Eugene Synder and Dorothy Compton
Husband David Eugene Synder
Born: Nov 30, 1932 - Roanoke Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 7, 1956 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Compton
AKA: Dot Born: Apr 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 29, 2005 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968) Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Compton):
Both single. He a brakeman & she a PBX operator. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
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Dothard James Compton and Hazel Ella Chester Wilson
Husband Dothard James Compton
Born: Jun 12, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 21, 1998 Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984) Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)
Marriage: Nov 27, 1950 - Cherokee Co., SC
Wife Hazel Ella Chester Wilson
Born: Nov 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2021 - Brian Center, Yanceyville, NC Buried: Mar 3, 2021 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Edward Letcher Wilson (1894-1987) Mother: Ethel Chester Harris (1905-1992)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hazel Ella Chester Wilson):
George E. Purdy and Eliza Compton
Husband George E. Purdy
Born: - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Feb 1, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Eliza Compton
Born: 1842 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Children
1 M James Miller Purdy
AKA: Jim Born: Oct 28, 1869 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 1944 - Huntsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 21, 1944 - Ellisboro Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Tempie Jane Ashby (1875-1950) Marr: Feb 25, 1894 - Beaver Island, Stokes Co., NC
2 M George Ballard Purdy
Born: 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Bertha Elizabeth Agee (1883- ) Marr: Mar 3, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
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Elmo Powell Compton, Jr. and Vera Christine Wingfield
Husband Elmo Powell Compton, Jr.
Born: Jun 29, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968) Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)
Marriage: May 29, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Vera Christine Wingfield
Born: Feb 26, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 2021 Buried: Jan 3, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Webster Wingfield (1899-1975) Mother: Pearl Lou Rakes (1899-1989)
Other Spouse: Harold Benjamin Gregory (1918-2016) - May 22, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Gwendolyn Leah Compton
AKA: Gwen Born: Mar 25, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 5, 2017 - Manteo, Dare Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Steven Lee Bricker (1954-2018)
Notes: Marriage (Vera Christine Wingfield):
Both single. He did maintenance for DuPont. & she a clerk for Woolworth's Dept. Store. Marr. by R.B. Burnett, Min.
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Eugene Compton and Snowy Mae Hoskins
Husband Eugene Compton
Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Marriage: Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Snowy Mae Hoskins
Born: Sep 23, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 31, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Hilda B. Compton
Born: 1909 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Lelia Odell Compton
Born: Jul 29, 1910 - VA Died: Dec 23, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Edward Houston Wells (1895-1936) Marr: Dec 28, 1933 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Ada Elizabeth Compton
Born: Sep 24, 1914 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 6, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Kermit Melvin Campbell (1910-1990) Marr: Dec 24, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
4 M James Woodrow Compton
Born: Nov 7, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Vernia Elizabeth Scearce (1912-2000) Marr: Jun 22, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 F Ala B. Compton
Born: Jan 20, 1919 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 27, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Herman Elisha Rupard (1912-2009) Marr: Nov 19, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 F Hazel Louise Compton
Born: Jun 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 2017 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Walter Lee Stultz (1916-1980) Marr: Dec 2, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
7 M Calvin E. Compton
Born: 1924 - VA Died: Buried:
8 F Mae L. Compton
Born: May 6, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 2016 - Winter Park, Orange Co., FL Buried: Mar 11, 2016 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VASpouse: William Thomas Marshall (1927-2005) Marr: 1948
9 F Mildred Ann Compton
Born: Apr 9, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Herman Leroy Wilson (1930-1991) Marr: Bef 1951Spouse: Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr. (1927-2010) Marr: May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Snowy Mae Hoskins):
Both single. Her marriage record transcription shows she was born Henry Co., Va., but her obituary shows she was a native of Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Eugene Compton and Ida D. McKinney
Husband Eugene Compton
Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Marriage: Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ida D. McKinney
Born: 1886 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ida D. McKinney):
He a farmer. Both once wid. Marr. by R.L. Wingfield, Min.
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Eugene Compton and Sarah Lou Shelton
Husband Eugene Compton
Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Marriage: Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Lou Shelton
Born: Aug 10, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1968 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Charles William Wells (1879-1945) - Aug 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Lou Shelton):
His 3d marr. her 2nd.; he twice wid., she once. He a farmer. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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Coy Everett Sink and Evelyn F. Compton
Husband Coy Everett Sink
Born: Jul 31, 1916 - VA Died: May 11, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: Apr 29, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Evelyn F. Compton
Born: May 6, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 2015 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA Buried: Sep 2, 2015 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943) Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evelyn F. Compton):
George Hester Simmons and Faith Compton
Husband George Hester Simmons
Born: 1884 - Caswell Co., NC Died: Jan 12, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VAMarriage: Oct 11, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Faith Compton
Born: Jan 5, 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Children
1 F Daisy Clay Simmons
Born: Feb 14, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Whitfield Kirks (1909-1987) Marr: Dec 15, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Thelma Hester Simmons
Born: Apr 18, 1915 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 2002 - VA Buried: - Story Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VASpouse: Junior Rosevelt Scarce (1912- ) Marr: Jan 28, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Alvah Stanley (1913-1969) Marr: Dec 24, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Cecil Eunis Hodges, Sr. (1915-1993) Marr: Feb 4, 1984 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
3 F Minnie E. Simmons
Born: 1918 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M John Thomas Simmons
Born: Dec 7, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 1954 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 31, 1954 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Lady Artie Hall (1920-2016) Marr: Oct 22, 1938 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
5 M Marshall H. Simmons
Born: 1921 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Robert J. Simmons
Born: 1923 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Claude Leonard Simmons
Born: Jun 9, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 2, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Compton-Earles Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Mabel Evelyn Bray (1923-2008) Marr: Sep 20, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
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Robert Daniel Moore, Sr. and Fannie Frances Compton
Husband Robert Daniel Moore, Sr.
AKA: Dan Born: May 4, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 5, 2001 Buried:Marriage: Feb 22, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Fannie Frances Compton
AKA: Fannie Born: Apr 12, 1921 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 19, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Frances Compton):
Both single. He unemployed. Lic. issued Feb. 22, 1947. Danville, Va. Marr. by G.W. Evans in a civil ceremony. Div. was issued Danville, Va.; he granted the div. on the grounds of 1-year separation (since Nov. 15, 1978); three adult children. Div. cert. showed marr. Sep. 21, 1946, but orig. marr. cert. shows Feb. 22, 1947.
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George Gerald Compton and Bulah Lee Minter
Husband George Gerald Compton
Born: Nov 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 29, 1986 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Cabel Compton (1879- ) Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877- )
Marriage: Nov 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Bulah Lee Minter
Born: Jan 15, 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 1958 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Silas Minter (1885-1921) Mother: Dink J. Allen (1894-1959)
Children
1 M Julian Thomas Compton
Born: Mar 14, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Viola Odessa Gauldin (1911-2000) Marr: Jun 15, 1952 - Axton, Henry Co., VASpouse: Louise Iris Overton (1929-1982) Marr: Dec 20, 1975 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Gerald Randolph Compton
Born: Aug 31, 1941 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1, 2013 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 4, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Virginia Elizabeth Anderson (1933-2014) Marr: Aft Aug 28, 1962
Notes: Marriage (Bulah Lee Minter):
He 21, she 18. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o Cabel & M.A. Compton; D/o Jimmie & Dink Minter. Marr. Nov. 25, 1926, Henry Co., Va.
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George Gerald Compton and Myrtle Mae Smith
Husband George Gerald Compton
Born: Nov 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 29, 1986 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Cabel Compton (1879- ) Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877- )
Marriage: Jul 30, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Mae Smith
Born: Jan 3, 1910 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Feb 16, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Edward Daily Byrd (1909-1958) - Aug 18, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Mae Smith):
Both prev. wid. He worked for Virginia Mirror Plant. Marr. by J.R. Wilson, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Edward Daily Byrd):
Gerald Compton, Sr. and Gertrude Seay
Husband Gerald Compton, Sr.
Born: Jun 20, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 24, 1955 - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA
Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968) Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)
Marriage: Jun 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Gertrude Seay
Born: Feb 7, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 4, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA
Father: Toney Stovall Seay (1886-1942) Mother: Helen Mae Stanley (1894- )
Children
1 M Connie Michael Compton, SFC, U.S. Army (Ret)
Born: Jul 27, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 9, 2023 Buried: Jul 13, 2023 - Fair Haven Mem. Pk., Horsepasture, VA
Notes: Marriage (Gertrude Seay):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Glenn Richard Compton and Joyce Ann Branch
Husband Glenn Richard Compton
Born: May 6, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Logan Eugene Compton (1923-1999) Mother: Hinda Lorena Cox (1921-2017)
Marriage: Mar 1, 1974 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Joyce Ann Branch
Born: May 2, 1956 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Joyce Ann Branch):
Both single. Marr. by O. Adams, Min.
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Michael Owen Petrea and Gwendolyn Leah Compton
Husband Michael Owen Petrea
Born: Mar 28, 1950 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Gwendolyn Leah Compton
AKA: Gwen Born: Mar 25, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 5, 2017 - Manteo, Dare Co., NC Buried:
Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Jr. (1925-1988) Mother: Vera Christine Wingfield (1930-2021)
Other Spouse: Steven Lee Bricker (1954-2018)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gwendolyn Leah Compton):
Both single. Marr. by O. Adams, Min.
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Harvey Thomas Compton and Doris Irene Slaydon
Husband Harvey Thomas Compton
Born: Apr 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 25, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984) Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)
Marriage: May 7, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Doris Irene Slaydon
Born: Mar 15, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 13, 2006 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Jan 16, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Edward Slaydon (1858-1937) Mother: Minnie Sue Gregory (1880-1964)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Doris Irene Slaydon):
Both single. He a store clerk. Marr. by A.C. Elliott, Min.
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Hatsville G. Compton and Frances Matilda Stephens
Husband Hatsville G. Compton
Born: May 19, 1898 Died: Jul 4, 1947 Buried: - Mem. Park Cem., Memphis, TNMarriage: Oct 31, 1925 - Shelby Co., TN
Wife Frances Matilda Stephens
AKA: Fannie Born: Jun 2, 1900 - Mayfield, KY Died: Mar 3, 2001 - Memphis, Shelby Co., TN Buried: - Mem. Park Cem., Memphis, TN
Father: Thomas H. Stephens (1853-1922) Mother: Elnora Victoria Covington (1858-1934)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Frances Matilda Stephens):
He 27, she 25. Marr. by R.A. Clark, Min.
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Walter Lee Stultz and Hazel Louise Compton
Husband Walter Lee Stultz
Born: Sep 8, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 5, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Dorsey Stultz (1886-1981) Mother: Lurinda Elizabeth Foster (1889-1971)
Marriage: Dec 2, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Hazel Louise Compton
Born: Jun 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 2017 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Children
1 M Leonard William Stultz
Born: 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 7, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Hazel Louise Compton):
Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Henry Clay Compton and Mollie Penn Wilson
Husband Henry Clay Compton
Born: Jan 26, 1926 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Marriage: Dec 20, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mollie Penn Wilson
Born: Jun 6, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 10, 2021 Buried: Dec 14, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John D. Wilson (1881- ) Mother: Anna T. Flanagan (1888- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mollie Penn Wilson):
Henry Clay Compton and Curvie Marie Hundley
Husband Henry Clay Compton
Born: Jan 26, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1956 - Stuart (near), Patrick Co., VA Buried: Mar 23, 1956 - Hundley-Riggs Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Marriage: Apr 10, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Curvie Marie Hundley
Born: Jan 1, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 3, 1991 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Hundley-Riggs Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Other Spouse: Mose Vance Brown (1906-1984) - Jun 28, 1958 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 F Margaret Mabelle Compton
Born: Dec 16, 1933 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 2023 - LifeBrite Comm. Hosp. of Stokes, Danbury, NC Buried: - Smith Chapel Baptist Church CemeterySpouse: Aubrey Lee Stovall (1930- ) Marr: Dec 8, 1952 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Curvie Marie Hundley):
He 24, she 16. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Stokes Co., NC. S/o James M. & Martha Compton; D/o B.L. & Lula Hundley.
Notes: Marriage (Mose Vance Brown):
Both once wid. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by R.J. Mann, Min.
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Herman Lewis Compton and Lois Marie Newman
Husband Herman Lewis Compton
Born: Jan 27, 1929 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 2, 2009 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Sanford Compton (1907-1957) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Smith (1911-1992)
Marriage: Jul 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lois Marie Newman
Born: Jul 30, 1928 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Died: Nov 8, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 12, 2015 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
1 M Richard Dean Compton
Born: Jan 14, 1953 Died: Mar 30, 2023 Buried: Apr 5, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Notes: Marriage (Lois Marie Newman):
Both single. He worked in textiles & she a clerk at Fontaine Conv. Works. Lic. issued Jul. 3, 1948, Martinsville, Va. Marr. by I.G. Mitchell, Min.
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John Columbus Cox, Jr. and Hope Compton
Husband John Columbus Cox, Jr.
AKA: Johnnie Born: 1890 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: John C. Cox, Sr. (1861-Bef 1900) Mother: Alice Bateman (1872- )
Marriage: Sep 27, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Hope Compton
Born: Apr 11, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 7, 1967 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 9, 1967 - Cox Cem., Spray, NC
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Children
1 F Maggie Lee Cox
Born: Jun 14, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 11, 2014 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: Jul 13, 2014 - Mt. Zion Meth. Ch., Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: James Allen Pratt (1918-1998) Marr: Oct 4, 1947 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Hope Compton):
Charlie Wesley Livengood, Sr. and Irene Mozelle Compton
Husband Charlie Wesley Livengood, Sr.
Born: Jan 16, 1913 - NC Died: Dec 25, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 3, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Irene Mozelle Compton
Born: Apr 19, 1919 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 19, 2010 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 21, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Harrison Compton (1897- ) Mother: Lora Ethel Clarke (1895-Bef 1949)
Children
1 F Mary Frances Livengood
Born: Feb 15, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 30, 2021 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Nov 4, 2021 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Archie Billy Arnold (1938-2021) Marr: Bef 1960
2 F Ethel Carolyn Livengood
Born: Aug 1, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 2022 Buried: Aug 27, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Joe Alvin Foley (1940-2022) Marr: Oct 22, 1959 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
3 F Norma Jean Livengood
Born: Oct 19, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 2014 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Nov 1, 2014 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Washington Hodge, Jr. (1940-1984)Spouse: Clyde Douglas Joyce (1933-2019)
4 M Michael Thomas Livengood
Born: Dec 6, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 2004 - Botetourt Co., VA Buried: - Old Dominion Mem. Gdns., Botetourt Co., VASpouse: Linda Marie Clarke (1949-2017) Marr: Aug 16, 1969 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Irene Mozelle Compton):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by T.R. Reeves, Min.
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Jackie Lee Compton and Mary Jane Shelton
Husband Jackie Lee Compton
Born: Mar 21, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 2023 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jul 22, 2023 - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943) Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)
Marriage: Oct 1, 1965 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Jane Shelton
Born: Jun 8, 1944 - NC Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Shelburn Shelton (1923-2009) Mother: Irene Curry (1925-2006)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Shelton):
1st marriage for both. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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James Franklin Compton and Mary Ruth Davis
Husband James Franklin Compton
Born: Nov 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 1, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: May 5, 2011 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968) Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)
Marriage: Sep 5, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ruth Davis
Born: Apr 13, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 8, 2022 Buried: Jun 21, 2022 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Father: Thomas Vance Davis (1897-1981) Mother: Sallie Dimple Perdue (1902-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ruth Davis):
Both single. He worded for DuPont & she a stenographer. Marr. by J.D. Calaway, Min.
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James Logan Compton and Sallie Mae Minter
Husband James Logan Compton
Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1924 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851- ) Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- )
Marriage: Feb 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sallie Mae Minter
Born: Feb 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1964 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Silas Othniel Minter (1849-Abt 1930) Mother: Lucy Theresa Eggleton (1852-Bef 1900)
Other Spouse: John Bateman (1877-Bef 1906) - Jun 30, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 M James Sanford Compton
Born: Feb 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 23, 1957 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Mary Elizabeth Smith (1911-1992) Marr: Feb 11, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Virginia L. Compton
AKA: Virgie Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Herman Warren (1901- ) Marr: Oct 18, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Percy M. Compton
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Ellen Jackson Compton
Born: Jan 14, 1913 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 30, 1999 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Jerry Allen Barnes (1903-1970) Marr: Sep 12, 1927 - Henry Co., VASpouse: William Riley Blankenship (1918-1994) Marr: Feb 12, 1977 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Cassie Mae Compton
Born: Jun 28, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 23, 1982 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: James Ira Nichols (1909-1998) Marr: Jul 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Nellie G. Compton
Born: Jun 28, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 M Billy Compton
Born: Mar 21, 1918 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 2009 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Mar 29, 2009 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Nina Ethel Hooker (1914-2018) Marr: Jul 27, 1940 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
8 F Ruby Sunshine Compton
Born: Feb 22, 1920 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Wallace Cox (1919-1997) Marr: Jul 8, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
9 M Logan Eugene Compton
Born: Jun 10, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1999 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 27, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Hinda Lorena Cox (1921-2017) Marr: Dec 22, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Sallie Mae Minter):
James M. Compton and Martha A. Eggleton
Husband James M. Compton
Born: Jan 1819 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 5, 1842 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha A. Eggleton
Born: May 1821 - VA Died: Bef May 4, 1910 Buried:
Father: Unknown Eggleton ( -Bef 1850) Mother: Mary Unknown (1781- )
Children
1 F Eliza Compton
Born: 1842 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George E. Purdy ( - ) Marr: Feb 1, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
2 M William G. Compton
Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Mary B. Compton
Born: Oct 1844 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1913 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: John M. Beal (1846-1913) Marr: Nov 30, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Emma Caroline Compton
Born: Sep 1, 1848 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Leftridge Barrow (1849- ) Marr: 1869-1870 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Moses Logan Compton
Born: Dec 1851 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- ) Marr: Nov 11, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Eleanor Anne Compton
Born: 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 F Chaney Eleanor Compton
Born: Sep 14, 1856 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1943 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Joseph Eggleston Minter (1854-1933) Marr: Oct 25, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
8 M John Tyler Compton
Born: Mar 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856- ) Marr: Feb 25, 1877 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lillie M. McNeely (1886- ) Marr: Dec 10, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
9 M James Marshall Compton
AKA: Reb Born: Jul 28, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919) Marr: Nov 15, 1883 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Martha Susan Adams (1869-1958) Marr: Oct 24, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
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James Marshall Compton and Martha Anderson Stultz
Husband James Marshall Compton
AKA: Reb Born: Jul 28, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Marriage: Nov 15, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Anderson Stultz
Born: Jul 2, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 21, 1919 Buried: - Compton-Earles Cemetery, Brosville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Rev., Brice Love Stultz (1843-1917) Mother: Louisa America Whitlock (1840-1911)
Children
1 F Sarah Jane Compton
Born: May 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1940 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Craig Lee Johnston (1881-1931) Marr: Apr 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Bertha Lou Compton
Born: Jan 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1967 Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Henry Earles (1892-1952) Marr: Nov 29, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Eugene Compton
Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937) Marr: Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886- ) Marr: Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VASpouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) Marr: Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Hope Compton
Born: Apr 11, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 7, 1967 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 9, 1967 - Cox Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: John Columbus Cox, Jr. (1890- ) Marr: Sep 27, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Faith Compton
Born: Jan 5, 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: George Hester Simmons (1884-1967) Marr: Oct 11, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Elmo Powell Compton, Sr.
Born: Dec 19, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966) Marr: Dec 29, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Robert Harrison Compton
Born: Oct 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lora Ethel Clarke (1895-Bef 1949) Marr: 1918Spouse: Edna Emma Evans (1902/1903- ) Marr: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Dock Alonza Compton
Born: Apr 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1970 Buried: - Compton-Earles Cemetery, Brosville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988) Marr: Nov 29, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
9 F Dona Bernine Compton
Born: Jan 12, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1929 Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Charlie Albert Pyron (1895-1972) Marr: May 6, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
10 M Henry Clay Compton
Born: Jan 26, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1956 - Stuart (near), Patrick Co., VA Buried: Mar 23, 1956 - Hundley-Riggs Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Curvie Marie Hundley (1911-1991) Marr: Apr 10, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
11 F Allie James Compton
Born: Dec 17, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 22, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Witcher Neal Gauldin (1882-1944) Marr: Jun 16, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
12 F Martha F. Compton
Born: Jan 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. (1906-1955) Marr: 1932Spouse: Newsom Clifford Prillaman (1895-1973) Marr: May 6, 1965 - Collinsville, VA
13 M Luther Marshall Compton
Born: Apr 20, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Virginia Merriman (1912-1994) Marr: Oct 17, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Anderson Stultz):
He 23, she 14. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o J.M. & M.A. Compton; D/o B.L. & L.A. Stultz. Marr. Nov. 15, 1883, Henry Co., Va.
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James Sanford Compton and Mary Elizabeth Smith
Husband James Sanford Compton
Born: Feb 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 23, 1957 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924) Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)
Marriage: Feb 11, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Smith
Born: Jun 8, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1992 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Children
1 M Herman Lewis Compton
Born: Jan 27, 1929 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 2, 2009 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Lois Marie Newman (1928-2015) Marr: Jul 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Howard Compton
Born: 1934 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Larry Wayne Compton
Born: Jul 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 16, 2025 Buried: May 22, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Smith):
James Webb Compton and Mildred Louise Dove
Husband James Webb Compton
Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 24, 2005 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Buchanan H. Compton (1880-1966) Mother: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982)
Marriage: Dec 25, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mildred Louise Dove
Born: Sep 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 11, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Harry Lee Dove (1896-1957) Mother: Gracie Eleanor Minter (1897-1968)
Children
1 F Carolyn Louise Compton
Born: Oct 6, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1966 - Hampton, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Berkeley Rumley, Sr. (1940-1999) Marr: Abt 1958-1966
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Louise Dove):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by N.M. Fox, Min.
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James William Compton and Mary Jane Haynes
Husband James William Compton
Born: Nov 5, 1875 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 26, 1967 - Patrick Springs, VA Buried: - J.W. Compton Cem., Patrick Co., VAMarriage: Jul 2, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Haynes
Born: Dec 26, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1942 Buried: - J.W. Compton Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 M Charlie Monroe Compton
Born: Jan 31, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1943 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 14, 1943 - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996) Marr: Dec 23, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Walter Harmon Compton
Born: 1900 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Clara Estelle Nelson (1898- ) Marr: Jun 15, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Lillie Sophia Compton
Born: Sep 15, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1985 Buried: - Sams Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Elijah Colonel Sams (1893-1975) Marr: Jan 18, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Belva Compton
Born: Jul 8, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 2003 - Abington Pl., Danville, VA Buried: Jan 8, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Harry Lester Hall (1901-1977) Marr: Dec 28, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Haynes):
He single, she a wid. (1st husb. was a Smith).
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James William Compton and O'bera Hankins
Husband James William Compton
Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Marriage: Dec 23, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife O'bera Hankins
Born: Apr 5, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 2002 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Feb 21, 2002 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Lawrence Campbell Hankins, Sr. (1886-1962) Mother: Elizabeth Jane Eanes (1892-1982)
Other Spouse: Thomas Eugene Furr (1934-2012) - Oct 5, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
1 M Riley Connie Compton
Born: Jan 14, 1942 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 2005 - Gloucester, Gloucester Co., VA Buried: - Rosewell Mem. Gdn. Cem., Gloucester, VASpouse: Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle (1945- ) Marr: Apr 4, 1964 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC
2 F Patsy Joan Compton
Born: May 8, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (O'bera Hankins):
Both single. He worked in a chair factory. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Eugene Furr):
He 23, she 34. He single & she once div. He born Burlington, NC & she Henry Co., Va. He in the U.S. Army & she a textile worker. S/o Robert F. Furr & Della Hardy; D/o Lawrence C. Hankins & Lizzie Eanes. Married in a civil ceremony.
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James William Compton and Lucille Christine Overton
Husband James William Compton
Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Marriage: Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucille Christine Overton
Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 25, 2024 Buried: Oct 30, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978) Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)
Other Spouse: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981) - Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucille Christine Overton):
He 39, she 30. Both once div. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. S/o William Riley Compton & Elizabeth Walls; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Apr. 25, 1959 in Axton, Va., by H. Cathy, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Maynard Perkins Compton):
He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she did textile work. S/o Rash Compton & Emma Allen; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Dec. 24, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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James Woodrow Compton and Vernia Elizabeth Scearce
Husband James Woodrow Compton
Born: Nov 7, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Marriage: Jun 22, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Vernia Elizabeth Scearce
Born: Sep 11, 1912 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eddie Shields Scearce (1885-1963) Mother: Josie Mae Wyatt (1883-1962)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vernia Elizabeth Scearce):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Lonnie Gene Conner and Janet Marie Compton
Husband Lonnie Gene Conner
Born: Mar 18, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 12, 1972 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Janet Marie Compton
Born: Jun 12, 1947 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1996 Buried: - Anderson UMC Chapel, Axton, VA
Father: Leonard Irvin Compton (1921-1998) Mother: Cleo Smith (1917-1985)
Other Spouse: James Woodworth Anderson, Jr. (1946-2021) - Jul 17, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Janet Marie Compton):
Both 25. 1st. marr. He born NC; she Va. S/o Alonzo M. Conner & Nellie Caudle; D/o Leonard I. Compton & Cleo Smith. Marr. Aug. 12, 1972, Axton, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by Q.O. Creech, Jr., Min.; Div. Oct. 21, 1975, Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Woodworth Anderson, Jr.):
Both 29, 2nd marr., prev. div. Born Va. S/o James Wodoworth Anderson, Sr. & Marjorie Joyce; D/o Leonard Compton & Cleo Smith. Marr. Jul. 17, 1976, Danville, Va., by R.O. Creech, Jr., Min.
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