Hassel Lee Richardson, Sr. and Dorothy Frances Megginson
Husband Hassel Lee Richardson, Sr.
Born: Sep 24, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 13, 1970 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Harry Logan Richardson (1895-1980) Mother: Sallie Frances Eanes (1898-1964)
Marriage: Mar 9, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Frances Megginson
AKA: Dot Born: Sep 27, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 2009 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Aug 19, 2009 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Other Spouse: Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Jr. (1924-2015) - Sep 19, 1943 - Warren Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Frances Megginson):
Both single. He did service station work. Marr. by H.E. Kolbe, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Jr.):
He single, she once div. He did trucking for American Viscose Corp. & she a slasher operator for the same. Marr. by H.W. Curry, Min.
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Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Jr. and Dorothy Frances Megginson
Husband Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Jr.
Born: Dec 26, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 13, 2015 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Sr. (1894-1969) Mother: Annie Lee Neatherly (1894-1969)
Marriage: Sep 19, 1943 - Warren Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Frances Megginson
AKA: Dot Born: Sep 27, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 2009 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Aug 19, 2009 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Other Spouse: Hassel Lee Richardson, Sr. (1920-1970) - Mar 9, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Frances Megginson):
He single, she once div. He did trucking for American Viscose Corp. & she a slasher operator for the same. Marr. by H.W. Curry, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Hassel Lee Richardson, Sr.):
Both single. He did service station work. Marr. by H.E. Kolbe, Min.
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Lawrence Herbert Meinsen and Shirley Temple Bondurant
Husband Lawrence Herbert Meinsen
Born: Jul 10, 1927 - New Haven Co., CT Died: Jul 27, 2008 - Cheshire, New Haven Co., CT Buried: - Central Buring Grounds, Hamden, CTMarriage: Dec 28, 1957 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Shirley Temple Bondurant
Born: Jul 10, 1936 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Benjamin Howard Bondurant (1898-1968) Mother: Thelma Gladys Dent (1908-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirley Temple Bondurant):
Both single. He an artist & she worked for the telephone co. Marr. by S.R. Bryant, Min.
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Harwell Dudley Sanford and Bercie Melton
Husband Harwell Dudley Sanford
Born: May 7, 1902 - TN Died: Apr 17, 1949 - Rutherford Co., TN Buried: Apr 18, 1949 - Maxwell Cem., Almaville, TN
Father: William A. Sanford (1874-Bef 1910) Mother: Elizabeth Ann Maxwell (1870-1945)
Marriage: Feb 19, 1947 - Davidson Co., TN
Wife Bercie Melton
Born: Abt 1904 - TN Died: Buried:
Children
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Charles Ross Melton, Sr. and Lillian Bertha Roland
Husband Charles Ross Melton, Sr.
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Lillian Bertha Roland
Born: Sep 1898 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: Sam Roland (1879- ) Mother: Hattie Lee Patterson (1877- )
Children
1 M Charles Ross Melton, Jr.
Born: Aug 4, 1925 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1992 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Faris Given Mattox (1929-2013) Marr: Dec 10, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Samuel Gentry Watkins, Sr. and Myrtle Sarah Melvin
Husband Samuel Gentry Watkins, Sr.
Born: Mar 13, 1896 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 9, 1978 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Jun 11, 1978 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
Father: James Robert Watkins (1862-1944) Mother: Mary Emma Watkins (1870-1938)
Marriage: Nov 23, 1924 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
Wife Myrtle Sarah Melvin
Born: Feb 6, 1905 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Dec 31, 1985 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Jan 2, 1986 - Davidson Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Sarah Melvin):
He 28, she 19. S/o J.R. & M. Emma Watkins; D/o James & Laura Melvin. Marr. by S.T. Hensley, Min.
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Grover Cleveland Young and Lula Mae Menefree
Husband Grover Cleveland Young
Born: Aug 9, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1946 - Jefferson Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Dec 30, 1946 - Story Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: George Washington Young (1846-1920) Mother: Mary E. McGhee (1850-1909)
Marriage: Dec 28, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lula Mae Menefree
Born: Nov 20, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1990 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Story Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Children
1 M George Lawrence Young
Born: Oct 17, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 1991 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Beulah May Bennett (1927- ) Marr: Nov 3, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Stafford Menefee Young
Born: Aug 23, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 10, 2007 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: May 13, 2007 - Story Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VASpouse: Eleanor Sue Bunts (Cir 1920- ) Marr: Dec 31, 1945 - Roanoke (city), VASpouse: Nannie Marie Smith (1921-1999) Marr: Feb 15, 1958 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
3 F Mildred Eloise Young
Born: Apr 26, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 13, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 16, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Franklin Deal, Sr. (1918-1984) Marr: Aug 17, 1943 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Curtis Cleveland Young
Born: Apr 11, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 12, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jul 12, 1921 - Story Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
5 M Buford Malcolm Young
Born: May 23, 1922 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 24, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 27, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Eliza Rachel Robertson (1924-2017) Marr: Apr 13, 1946 - Franklin Co., VA
6 F Mary Ellen Young
Born: Oct 9, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 2017 Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
Notes: Marriage (Lula Mae Menefree):
Unknown Mercer and Rebecca Moses
Husband Unknown Mercer
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Rebecca Moses
Born: 1780 - NJ Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: William Austin (1777-1853) - Mar 22, 1798 - Grainger Co., TN
Children
Notes: Marriage (William Austin):
Marriage information comes from the Vital Records of Grainger Co., Tennessee. Stephen Austin was bondsman, Rebecca Moses was the widow of _____ Mercer.
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Anthony Mercury and Cheryl Ann Smith
Husband Anthony Mercury
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: 1978 - Newport News (city), VA
Wife Cheryl Ann Smith
Born: Feb 19, 1956 Died: Buried:
Father: Watt Howard Smith (1916-1997) Mother: Ollie Mae Cardwell ( - )
Other Spouse: Joseph Allen Pegram - 1974 - Newport News (city), VA
Other Spouse: Edward Carleton Oder - Jul 21, 1984
Children
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Albert Ellis Meredith and Margaret Wisinger
Husband Albert Ellis Meredith
Born: Feb 6, 1881 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Apr 24, 1952 - New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA Buried: - Forest Park East Cem., Shreveport, LA
Father: Dempsey Cain Meredith (1835-1883) Mother: Carrie Virginia Hundley (1851-1934)
Marriage: Abt 1929
Wife Margaret Wisinger
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Wisinger):
Three children by this marriage.
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James Floyd Meredith and Ruth Jane Minter
Husband James Floyd Meredith
Born: Aug 1, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 3, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Sep 4, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruth Jane Minter
Born: 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Buford Cole Minter (1906-1983) Mother: Nora Jane Barrow (1909-2004)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Jane Minter):
Both single. He worked in a furniture fact. Marr. by S.R. Orrell, Min.
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Reuben Ellis Wright, Sr. and Dr., Martye Lafayette Meredith
Husband Reuben Ellis Wright, Sr.
Born: Jul 29, 1877 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Jun 4, 1950 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Buried: - Columbia Hill Cem., Columbia, LAMarriage: Oct 30, 1901 - Caldwell Par., LA
Wife Dr., Martye Lafayette Meredith
Born: Aug 10, 1879 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Aug 30, 1941 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Buried: - Columbia Hill Cem., Columbia, LA
Father: Dempsey Cain Meredith (1835-1883) Mother: Carrie Virginia Hundley (1851-1934)
Children
1 F Maude Wright
Born: 1904 - LA Died: Buried:Spouse: Barney O'Neal Brown (Cir 1900- ) Marr: Sep 17, 1923
2 F Edith Wright
Born: 1906 - LA Died: Buried:
3 M Reuben Edwin Wright, Jr.
Born: Jan 6, 1908 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: May 17, 1965 - Monroe Hosp., Monroe, LA Buried: - Columbia Hill Cem., Columbia, LASpouse: Did Not Marry
4 M Henry Brown Wright
Born: Jun 14, 1912 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Mar 1983 - Omaha, Douglas Co., NE Buried: - Blair Cem., Blair, NESpouse: Mary Beth McQuarrie (1922- ) Marr: Aft Apr 20, 1940
5 F Virginia H. Wright
Born: 1916 - LA Died: Buried:
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Leo Vick and Mollie Zurline Meredith
Husband Leo Vick
Born: Mar 1, 1882 - Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TX Died: Aug 8, 1968 - Houston, Harris Co., TX Buried: - Forest Park Cem., Houston, TXMarriage: 1906
Wife Mollie Zurline Meredith
Born: Nov 23, 1875 - Caldwell Par., LA Died: May 19, 1956 - Houston, Harris Co., TX Buried: - Forest Park Cem., Houston, TX
Father: Dempsey Cain Meredith (1835-1883) Mother: Carrie Virginia Hundley (1851-1934)
Children
1 F Dr., Josie Louise Vick, M.D.
Born: Jul 24, 1909 - Yoakum, DeWitt Co., TX Died: Dec 1, 1960 - Hermann Hosp., Houston, TX Buried: Dec 2, 1960 - Forest Park Cem., Houston, TXSpouse: Dr., George Elliott Parker, M.D. (1914-1986) Marr: Jul 24, 1942 - San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
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William Anson Stegall and Pauline Elizabeth Meredith
Husband William Anson Stegall
AKA: Bill Born: Mar 17, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 2016 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Watt Hairston Stegall, Sr. (1898- ) Mother: Bessie Nelson Winstead (1896- )
Marriage: Nov 1, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Pauline Elizabeth Meredith
Born: Sep 5, 1931 - Fries, Grayson Co., VA Died: Jul 26, 1999 - Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Pauline Elizabeth Meredith):
Both 21, single & worked for DuPont. S/o Watt Hairston Stegall & Bessie Nelson Winsted; D/o Floyd Isah Meredith & Dora Odoskin Hollandsworth. Marr. by G.E. Simmons, Min.
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Capt., Richard P. White and Mary Meriwether
Husband Capt., Richard P. White
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: 1782 - Hanover Co., VA (prob.)
Wife Mary Meriwether
Born: 1763 Died: 1840 - Harris Co., GA Buried:
Father: Thomas Meriwether (Cir 1720-Bef 1770) Mother: Jane Lewis (1728-Aft 1770)
Children
1 F Melinda Lewis White
Born: Apr 18, 1789 - GA Died: Buried:Spouse: Pleasant Mhoon Benning (1783-1845)
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Thomas Meriwether and Elizabeth Thornton
Husband Thomas Meriwether
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Elizabeth Thornton
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Lucy Meriwether
Born: Feb 4, 1752 - Albemarle Co., VA Died: Sep 8, 1837 - Albemarle Co., VA Buried: - Locust Hill Cem., Ivy, VASpouse: Capt., William Lewis (1748-1780) Marr: 1769Spouse: Col., John Marks ( -Abt 1800)
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William Meriwether
Husband William Meriwether
Born: 1751 Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Meriwether (Cir 1720-Bef 1770) Mother: Jane Lewis (1728-Aft 1770)
Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M William Meriwether
Born: 1792 - GA Died: Bef Jun 20, 1860 - GA Buried:Spouse: Caroline Virginia Burt (1806-1880)
2 M Robert Meriwether
Born: 1795 - SC Died: Buried:Spouse: Martha Fugua Baker ( - )
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Ernest Allen Shaw, Sr. and Margaret Revenia Merrell
Husband Ernest Allen Shaw, Sr.
Born: Apr 1, 1910 - NC Died: Feb 23, 1975 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Thomas Victor Shaw (1877-1967) Mother: Maude Anna Hankins (1885- )
Marriage: Jul 22, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Margaret Revenia Merrell
Born: Dec 2, 1920 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Died: Sep 30, 1989 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Revenia Merrell):
He 26, she 21. He once div., she single. He a construction worker. S/o Thomas Victor Shaw & Maude Anna Hankins; D/o Toney Wesley Merrell & Ada Mae George. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Alfred Dale Merricks and Judy Mae Motley
Husband Alfred Dale Merricks
Born: Mar 13, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 29, 2022 Buried:
Father: John Odie Merricks (1913-1998) Mother: Fannie Mildred Haskins (1919-2006)
Marriage: Feb 18, 1967 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Judy Mae Motley
Born: Feb 22, 1951 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Judy Mae Motley):
Marr. by J.K. McConnell, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Richard Otha Wood and Ann Marie Merricks
Husband Richard Otha Wood
Born: Oct 3, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 1999 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Samuel Harvey Wood, Jr. (1893-1978) Mother: Grace Truman Thompson (1902-1985)
Marriage: Apr 23, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ann Marie Merricks
Born: Nov 17, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 22, 2025 Buried: May 26, 2025 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: William Thomas Merricks (1892-1947) Mother: Bessie Coleman Wright (1893-1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ann Marie Merricks):
He 23, she 18. 1st marr. & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o S.H. Wood & Gracie T. (Thompson) Wood; D/o Willie T. Merricks & Bessie C. (Wright) Merricks. Marr. Apr. 23, 1949, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by P.D. White, Min.
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Bobby Wright Merricks and Priscilla Marie Parrish
Husband Bobby Wright Merricks
Born: Feb 26, 1942 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 2003 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Mar 14, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: James Hopson Merricks (1899-1975) Mother: Lula Pearl Wright (1904-1998)
Marriage: Mar 27, 1964 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Wife Priscilla Marie Parrish
Born: Jun 23, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Raymond Parrish (1913-1999) Mother: Pocahontas Baugh (1914-1987)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Priscilla Marie Parrish):
Both single. He a truck driver & she a student. Marr. by B.L. Hall, Min.
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Barry Franklin Durham and Bonnie Lee Merricks
Husband Barry Franklin Durham
Born: Aug 20, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Feb 1, 1976 - Caswell Co., NC
Wife Bonnie Lee Merricks
Born: Apr 27, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 2019 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Mar 22, 2019
Father: Walter Thomas Merricks (1926-2014) Mother: Rachel Lee Collins (1931-2023)
Other Spouse: James Edward Earles II (1949-2014) - Jun 14, 1968 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Lee Merricks):
Marr. by W.G. Pulliam, Min.
Notes: Marriage (James Edward Earles II):
Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Russell William Reynolds and Callie Estelle Merricks
Husband Russell William Reynolds
Born: Sep 22, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1987 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA
Father: John Henry Reynolds (1867-1937) Mother: Lillian Hundley Blair (1869-1946)
Marriage: Nov 24, 1937 - Climax, VA
Wife Callie Estelle Merricks
Born: Nov 22, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 8, 1996 Buried: - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Children
1 M Russell Ward Reynolds
Born: Mar 6, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2004 - Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Buried:
2 M Michael Neal Reynolds
Born: Apr 4, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 31, 1989 Buried: - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA
Notes: Marriage (Callie Estelle Merricks):
Both 25, single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o John Reynolds & Lillie Blair; D/o Claude Merricks & Sallie Austin. Marr. Nov. 24, 1937, Climax, Va., by W.L. Naff, Min.
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Rev., Carlton Austin Merricks, Jr. and Mildred Joyce Bray
Husband Rev., Carlton Austin Merricks, Jr.
Born: Jul 28, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Dec 4, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr. (1925-2001) Mother: Florence Mae Scearce (1926-2013)
Marriage: Jul 4, 1981 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mildred Joyce Bray
Born: Feb 1, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr. and Florence Mae Scearce
Husband Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr.
Born: Mar 10, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 6, 2001 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Marriage: Nov 13, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Florence Mae Scearce
Born: Jan 2, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 2013 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 3, 2013 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Daniel Benjamin Scearce, Sr. (1904-1986) Mother: Amanda Isabella Barber (1900-1986)
Children
1 M Rev., Carlton Austin Merricks, Jr.
Born: Jul 28, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Dec 4, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Mary Evelyn Jefferson (1940-2008) Marr: Jul 29, 1963 - York, York Co., SC
2 M Ralph Daniel Merricks
Born: Aug 23, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 2019 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: Jul 7, 2019 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Florence Mae Scearce):
Both single. He worked in dump yarn in the textile industry & she a winder. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. and Annie Roxey Shelton
Husband Claude Washington Merricks, Sr.
Born: Jan 11, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 1968 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
Father: William Thomas Merricks (1858-1953) Mother: Sarah Ann Yeatts (1864-1927)
Marriage: Dec 28, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Roxey Shelton
Born: May 6, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 28, 1965 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: - Zion UMC Cem., Gretna, VA
Other Spouse: Willie Cecil Davis (1887-1927) - Jul 24, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Lynne J. Carter (1894-1930) - May 25, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Roxey Shelton):
Both once wid. Marr. by B.B. Perkins, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Lynne J. Carter):
Percy Jackson Willis and Cordie Ava Merricks
Husband Percy Jackson Willis
Born: Jan 10, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 1988 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Boaze Cemetery, Dry Fork, VA
Father: Joel Landy Willis (1876-1937) Mother: Valeria May Harris (1889-1949)
Marriage: Sep 19, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Cordie Ava Merricks
Born: Dec 25, 1914 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jun 21, 2011 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jun 24, 2011 - Boaze Cemetery, Dry Fork, VA
Father: William Thomas Merricks (1892-1947) Mother: Bessie Coleman Wright (1893-1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cordie Ava Merricks):
Clinton William Stokes and Frances Betty Merricks
Husband Clinton William Stokes
Born: Cir 1927 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1999 Buried:Marriage: Oct 21, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Frances Betty Merricks
Born: Apr 7, 1928 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John Roy Merricks (1890-1955) Mother: Ethel Mae Riddle (1899-1960)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Frances Betty Merricks):
Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she did textile work. Marr. by R. Smith, Min.
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George Merricks and Mary Elizabeth Palmer
Husband George Merricks
Born: 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819- ) Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834- )
Marriage:
Wife Mary Elizabeth Palmer
AKA: Mollie Born: Nov 23, 1872 Died: Feb 13, 1952 Buried:
Father: Edward W. Palmer (1849-1904) Mother: Elizabeth Ann Grant (1854- )
Children
1 M Walter Bell Merricks, Sr.
Born: Jan 1, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 24, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Mabel Elizabeth Wells (1898-1997) Marr: Dec 24, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Henry H. Merricks and Clara A. Wells
Husband Henry H. Merricks
Born: 1815-1815 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown Merricks ( - ) Mother:
Marriage: Feb 13, 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Clara A. Wells
Born: 1819 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Wells (1786-1848) Mother: Frances Seay ( - )
Children
1 M John Merricks
Born: 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
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James Addison Merricks and Oma Lea Nolen
Husband James Addison Merricks
Born: Oct 20, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Dec 1, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Luther Thomas Merricks (1892-1971) Mother: Madie Love Wright (1906-1993)
Marriage: Jun 13, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Oma Lea Nolen
Born: 1932 - Elamsville, Patrick Co., VA Died: May 23, 2016 Buried: May 26, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Oma Lea Nolen):
Both single. He a bookkeeper for V.M. Draper Mfg. Co. & she did clerical work for Fibre Board Container Corp. Marr. by P.L. Nolen, Min.
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James Hopson Merricks and Lula Pearl Wright
Husband James Hopson Merricks
AKA: Hop Born: Aug 11, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1975 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: John Hopson Merricks (1862-1938) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Eanes (1865-1962)
Marriage: Apr 3, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lula Pearl Wright
Born: Mar 20, 1904 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Mar 18, 1998 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Mar 20, 1998 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956) Mother: Nannie Maude Allen (1872- )
Children
1 M Joseph Eugene Merricks
AKA: Gene Born: Jan 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Christine Rebecca Davidson (1919-2012) Marr: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
2 M John William Merricks
Born: Aug 16, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 12, 1958 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005) Marr: Nov 18, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Mary Ellen Merricks
Born: Nov 14, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 2014 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VASpouse: Calvin Albert Mattox (1924-1977) Marr: Jul 29, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M Bobby Wright Merricks
Born: Feb 26, 1942 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 2003 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Mar 14, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Lula Pearl Wright):
Jerry Dwight Merricks and Joyce Marie Hankins
Husband Jerry Dwight Merricks
Born: Mar 18, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 2023 Buried: Dec 14, 2023 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Irvin Thomas Merricks (1920-2001) Mother: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)
Marriage: Apr 5, 1964 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Wife Joyce Marie Hankins
Born: 1946 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Edward Taft Hankins (1913-1973) Mother: Algie Edith Rigney (1915-1969)
Other Spouse: Curtis Vaughn Davis - Jul 16, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Thomas Edward Merricks (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Joyce Marie Hankins):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she a student. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Jerry Dwight Merricks and Alice Faye Rigney
Husband Jerry Dwight Merricks
Born: Mar 18, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 2023 Buried: Dec 14, 2023 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Irvin Thomas Merricks (1920-2001) Mother: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)
Marriage: Aug 15, 1993 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Alice Faye Rigney
Born: Cir 1946 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Alice Faye Rigney):
She was probably previously married, so Rigney is probably the surname of a previous husband.
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Joel William Merricks and Annie Marie Myers
Husband Joel William Merricks
Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John William Merricks (1922-1958) Mother: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005)
Marriage: Apr 12, 1963 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Marie Myers
Born: Jan 13, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Marie Myers):
Both single. He worked for Dan River Mills & she for Motor Parts & Equipment Co. Marr. by W.E. Hogge, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Joel William Merricks and Linda Kay Burke
Husband Joel William Merricks
Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John William Merricks (1922-1958) Mother: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005)
Marriage: Aug 12, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Linda Kay Burke
Born: Sep 14, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Linda Kay Burke):
3rd marr., both prev. div. Marr. by B.L. Logan, Min.
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John Roy Merricks and Ethel Mae Riddle
Husband John Roy Merricks
Born: Aug 10, 1890 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Dec 17, 1955 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Dec 19, 1955 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: John Hopson Merricks (1862-1938) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Eanes (1865-1962)
Marriage: 1915
Wife Ethel Mae Riddle
Born: Nov 23, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 16, 1960 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Nov 18, 1960 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Richard Chesley Riddle (1872-1937) Mother: Cora Lee Green (1878-1930)
Children
1 F Mozelle Merricks
Born: 1915 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Rev., Clarence Coleman Merricks
Born: May 5, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 1, 1998 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Frances Susan Carter (1919-2012) Marr: Sep 16, 1938 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Bernice Merricks
Born: 1918 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Evelyn Edith Merricks
Born: Jan 19, 1921 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Apr 11, 2016 - TN Buried: Apr 16, 2016 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Morris Edward Davis (1919-1979) Marr: Dec 30, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 F Velma Coralean Merricks
Born: 1922 - VA Died: Buried:
6 F Chaney Velma Merricks
Born: Feb 1, 1923 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Aug 22, 2015 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Aug 24, 2015 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Leonard Averette Gray (1921-2006) Marr: Mar 8, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Virginia Mildred Merricks
Born: 1924 - VA Died: Buried:
8 F Eva J. Merricks
Born: 1926 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Frances Betty Merricks
Born: Apr 7, 1928 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Clinton William Stokes (Cir 1927-1999) Marr: Oct 21, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
10 M Billy Ray Merricks
Born: Abt 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co, VA, USA Died: Apr 18, 1988 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co, VA, USA Buried: Apr 20, 1988 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Carrie Mae Hazelwood (1936-2025) Marr: Apr 9, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co, VA, USA
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John William Merricks and Mollie Ann Scearce
Husband John William Merricks
Born: Aug 16, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 12, 1958 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: James Hopson Merricks (1899-1975) Mother: Lula Pearl Wright (1904-1998)
Marriage: Nov 18, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mollie Ann Scearce
Born: Aug 29, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 16, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: May 17, 2005 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Joel William Merricks
Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Gaynell Boyd (1949-2022) Marr: Jan 8, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mollie Ann Scearce):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by F.H. Morris, Min.
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Luther Thomas Merricks and Madie Love Wright
Husband Luther Thomas Merricks
Born: Apr 3, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Merricks (1858-1953) Mother: Sarah Ann Yeatts (1864-1927)
Marriage: Feb 25, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Madie Love Wright
Born: Nov 13, 1906 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 22, 1993 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956) Mother: Nannie Maude Allen (1872- )
Children
1 F Mary Elizabeth Merricks
Born: Jun 6, 1924 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Dec 25, 2007 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 28, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
2 M James Addison Merricks
Born: Oct 20, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Dec 1, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Oma Lea Nolen (1932-2016) Marr: Jun 13, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Ruby Love Merricks
Born: Feb 1, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 21, 2018 Buried: Jul 26, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Harvey Leroy Altice, Sr. (1929-2012) Marr: Jan 5, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Maude Louise Merricks
Born: May 22, 1931 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jun 2, 2010 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 4, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: William Elwood Arnold (1931-1991) Marr: 1951
5 M William Frederick Merricks
AKA: Freddie Born: Mar 26, 1933 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Mar 29, 1996 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Janet Reva Allen (1935- ) Marr: Feb 16, 1957 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Virginia Gay Merricks
Born: Apr 12, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 1935 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Aug 24, 1935
7 M Harry Edward Merricks
Born: Jun 25, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 26, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Adkins Cem., Worlds, VASpouse: Sally Ann Adkins (1942-1995) Marr: Oct 11, 1964 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Madie Love Wright):
Billy Floyd Rigney and Mary Ellen Merricks
Husband Billy Floyd Rigney
Born: Aug 20, 1941 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Leslie Rigney (1899-1980) Mother: Mattie Lou Jefferson (1900-1991)
Marriage: Jul 15, 1974 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Wife Mary Ellen Merricks
Born: Nov 14, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 2014 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
Father: James Hopson Merricks (1899-1975) Mother: Lula Pearl Wright (1904-1998)
Other Spouse: Calvin Albert Mattox (1924-1977) - Jul 29, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ellen Merricks):
He single, she once div. Marr. by W.W. Whitington, Jr., Min.
Notes: Marriage (Calvin Albert Mattox):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by R.J. McLees, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Micajah Hopkins Merricks and Clara Wells
Husband Micajah Hopkins Merricks
Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown Merricks ( - ) Mother:
Marriage:
Wife Clara Wells
AKA: Clary Born: 1819 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Mary J. Merricks
Born: 1846 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Judith F. Merricks
Born: Jun 1850 - VA Died: Buried:
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Micajah Hopkins Merricks and Judith Wells
Husband Micajah Hopkins Merricks
Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown Merricks ( - ) Mother:
Marriage: Sep 25, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Judith Wells
Born: 1820-1831 - VA Died: Abt Jan 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Wells (1786-1848) Mother: Frances Seay ( - )
Children
1 F Mary Merricks
Born: 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Judith F. Merricks
Born: Abt Jan 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
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Obadiah Richardson Merricks and Winnie Odell Vaughan
Husband Obadiah Richardson Merricks
AKA: Obie Born: Apr 4, 1921 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Aug 3, 2004 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Aug 6, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Bell Merricks, Sr. (1891-1953) Mother: Mabel Elizabeth Wells (1898-1997)
Marriage: Abt 1942
Wife Winnie Odell Vaughan
Born: Apr 10, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 31, 2006 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Roger Carroll Merricks
Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
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Lionel Knicely Woodall and Pauline Lucy Merricks
Husband Lionel Knicely Woodall
AKA: Lionel K. Lawrence Born: Nov 25, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 30, 2019 Buried: Jul 3, 2019 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Lester Woodall (1900-1977) Mother: Georgia Doris Knicely (1906-2001)
Marriage: Jun 30, 1956 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Pauline Lucy Merricks
Born: Aug 21, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Thomas Merricks (1892-1947) Mother: Bessie Coleman Wright (1893-1982)
Children
1 M Robert Marshall Woodall
Born: Apr 22, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 26, 1957 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: May 27, 1957 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Pauline Lucy Merricks):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by T.F. Lipscombe, Min.
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James Edward Garrett and Phyllis Gail Merricks
Husband James Edward Garrett
Born: Jun 27, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Silas Wesley Garrett (1915-1981) Mother: Esther Gold Slaydon (1917-2001)
Marriage: Aug 6, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Phyllis Gail Merricks
Born: Apr 18, 1948 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 2013 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Irvin Thomas Merricks (1920-2001) Mother: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)
Other Spouse: Claiborne Daniel Garrett (1942-2024) - Mar 21, 1975 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Phyllis Gail Merricks):
Both single. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Claiborne Daniel Garrett):
Both were once divorced. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Ralph Daniel Merricks and Vickie Diane Hardy
Husband Ralph Daniel Merricks
Born: Aug 23, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 2019 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: Jul 7, 2019 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr. (1925-2001) Mother: Florence Mae Scearce (1926-2013)
Marriage: Nov 9, 1969 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Vickie Diane Hardy
Born: Feb 4, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vickie Diane Hardy):
Both single. Marr. by D.W. Aron, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Roger Carroll Merricks and Frances Jean Dudley
Husband Roger Carroll Merricks
Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Obadiah Richardson Merricks (1921-2004) Mother: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)
Marriage: Jun 21, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Frances Jean Dudley
Born: Sep 10, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Frances Jean Dudley):
Both single. He worked for DuPont & she for Lee Telephone Co. Marr. by E.L. Vaughan, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Roger Carroll Merricks and Sharon Jeanette Barrett
Husband Roger Carroll Merricks
Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Obadiah Richardson Merricks (1921-2004) Mother: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)
Marriage: Oct 24, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Sharon Jeanette Barrett
Born: Oct 1, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sharon Jeanette Barrett):
Both were divorced. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Roger Carroll Merricks and Joanne Lovell
Husband Roger Carroll Merricks
Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Obadiah Richardson Merricks (1921-2004) Mother: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)
Marriage: Jul 17, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Joanne Lovell
Born: Cir 1946 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Joanne Lovell):
Granville Lee Overton and Sallie Bet Merricks
Husband Granville Lee Overton
Born: Apr 28, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 1928 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried: Sep 2, 1928 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: William Walter Overton (1840-1909) Mother: Susan T. Eanes (1839-1923)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1895 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Sallie Bet Merricks
Born: Jul 13, 1874 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 18, 1959 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819- ) Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834- )
Other Spouse: Edward Gaultney Morrison (1880-1948) - Apr 9, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Gertrude Merricks Overton
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Martha Sue Overton
Born: Dec 23, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 2, 1988 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VASpouse: Henry Eugene Carter, Sr. (1898-1986) Marr: Dec 17, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Sally Lee Overton
Born: Jun 20, 1898 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 18, 1980 - Lee Co., FL Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Everett Temple Greenstreet (1901-1966) Marr: Jan 30, 1926 - Rockville, Montgomery Co., MDSpouse: Henry Clay Roach (Abt 1902- ) Marr: Jan 20, 1940 - Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA
4 M George Washington Overton
AKA: Wash Born: Apr 6, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 3, 1969 - Salem (city), VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Edith M. Tosh (1910-2008) Marr: Dec 24, 1943 - District of Columbia
5 F Rose Mae Overton
Born: Apr 7, 1902 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 13, 1982 - Radford (city), VA Buried: - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NCSpouse: Carl Conklin Reavis (1890-1974) Marr: Feb 14, 1964 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Claude M. Parks (1900/1901- ) Marr: Mar 5, 1928 - Forsyth Co., NC
6 F Pearl Jackson Overton
Born: May 11, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 1, 1960 - Arlington Hosp., Arlington, VA Buried: Jun 5, 1960 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: George Roosevelt Gravely (1900-1957) Marr: Nov 1, 1923 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Harry Orlando Prince (1887-1958) Marr: Aft Mar 4, 1948
7 M William W. Overton
Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
8 F Hathabell Catherine Overton
AKA: Hatha Born: Jul 28, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 2, 1993 - Los Angeles Co., CA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: William E. Wilkerson (1906-1983) Marr: Sep 18, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
9 F Nellie Catherine Overton
Born: Mar 9, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 1991 - Radford Community Hosp., Radford, VA Buried: - Sunrise Burial Pk., Fairlawn, VASpouse: William Randolph Furrow (1904-1989) Marr: Jun 14, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
10 M Henry Clay Overton
Born: Jan 7, 1913 - VA Died: Dec 29, 1957 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
11 M William B. Overton
Born: 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
12 F Virginia Dare Overton
Born: Feb 18, 1915 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 28, 1999 - Falls Ch., Fairfax Co., VA Buried: - National Mem. Park, Falls Ch., VASpouse: Fred Anthony Quatman (1918-2007) Marr: Aft Jun 24, 1940
Notes: Marriage (Edward Gaultney Morrison):
Both once wid. He a jeweler. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Edward Gaultney Morrison and Sallie Bet Merricks
Husband Edward Gaultney Morrison
Born: Jun 12, 1880 - Casar, Cleveland Co., NC Died: Oct 29, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 31, 1948 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Apr 9, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Sallie Bet Merricks
Born: Jul 13, 1874 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 18, 1959 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819- ) Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834- )
Other Spouse: Granville Lee Overton (1868-1928) - Dec 24, 1895 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sallie Bet Merricks):
Both once wid. He a jeweler. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Thomas Edward Merricks and Tracie Leigh Hedrick
Husband Thomas Edward Merricks
Born: Apr 30, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 2007 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Apr 5, 2007 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Jerry Dwight Merricks (1944-2023) Mother:
Marriage: Aug 31, 1985 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Tracie Leigh Hedrick
Born: Aug 2, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Tracie Leigh Hedrick):
Both single. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.
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Thomas Edward Merricks and Stacy Kellam
Husband Thomas Edward Merricks
Born: Apr 30, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 2007 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Apr 5, 2007 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Jerry Dwight Merricks (1944-2023) Mother:
Marriage:
Wife Stacy Kellam
Born: Cir 1967 Died: Buried:
Children
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Unknown Merricks
Husband Unknown Merricks
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Henry H. Merricks
Born: 1815-1815 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Clara A. Wells (1819- ) Marr: Feb 13, 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Micajah Hopkins Merricks
Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Clara Wells (1819- )Spouse: Martha Sue Bell (1834- ) Marr: Apr 8, 1854 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Judith Wells (1820/1831-Abt 1850) Marr: Sep 25, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M John Merricks
Born: 1829 - VA Died: Buried:
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James Edgar Wertz, Jr. and Vergie Maude Merricks
Husband James Edgar Wertz, Jr.
Born: May 10, 1917 - Reading, Berks Co., PA Died: Jul 29, 1999 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Marriage: Jul 11, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Vergie Maude Merricks
Born: Dec 31, 1916 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Oct 12, 2001 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Oct 13, 2001 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Other Spouse: Roger Hampton Agee, Sr. (1918-1956) - Oct 14, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vergie Maude Merricks):
Both once wid. Marr. by E.M. Vaughan, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Roger Hampton Agee, Sr.):
Both 22 & single. He born Caswell Co., NC; she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Bentley Agee & Lottie Ware; D/o C.W. Merricks & Sallie A. Austin. Marr. Oct, 14, 1939, Chatham, Va., by W.L. Naff, Min.
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