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Roy Henry Kirby Jr.^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 15, 1953, d. December 23, 1994

His Social Security Number was 225-80-8621.⁵ Roy Henry Kirby Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 15, 1953 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Bevie Diane Mitchell, daughter of Dewey Leslie Mitchell and Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters, on June 14, 1975 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,2 Roy Henry Kirby Jr. died on December 23, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^4,5,7,6 He KIRBY, Roy Henry Jr. ("Bubba"), 41, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 23, 1994. He was active in the North Roanoke Recreation Club and loved to work with children. He coached baseball for seven years having won two championships and also coached basketball four years. He was a member of the Shenandoah Baptist Church. Roy owned and operated his own janitorial service and spent many years serving the Friendship Manor Community. Surviving are his wife, Diane M. Kirby and one son, Roy Henry (Chuckie) Kirby III, both of the home; his parents, Roy Henry Kirby Sr. and Dorothy D. Kirby, Florence, S.C; a sister, Ginger Muckenfuss, Ridgeville, S.C; his father and mother-in-law, Dewey and Juanita Mitchell, Roanoke. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on December 25, 1994.⁴

Family

Bevie Diane Mitchell

Marriage*

He married Bevie Diane Mitchell, daughter of Dewey Leslie Mitchell and Bevie Mae "Bea" Peters, on June 14, 1975 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,2

Child

Roy Henry "Chuckie" Kirby III^1,4

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bevie P. Mitchell obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Henry Kirby, Jr. obituary in the Dec 25, 1994 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Paul Poindexter^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. April 2, 1918, d. March 8, 1988

James Paul Poindexter was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 228-03-4921.⁵ He was born on April 2, 1918 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Viola Gertrude Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on May 15, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8,7 James Paul Poindexter died on March 8, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,5,9,7 He Mr. James Paul Poindexter, age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 1988. He was a retired employee of the M W Manufacturers Inc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Viola Sigmon Poindexter; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Paul Smith, Rocky Mount; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Jo Ann Poindexter, Springfield; three stepsons and two stepdaughters-in-law, C.L. Sigmon, Cecil and Sandra Sigmon, Boones Mill; Michael and Patty Sigmon, Ferrum; three grandchildren, Kristi Smith, Scott Smith, and Kelli Smith; four step-grandchildren, Dreama Sigmon, Kimberly Sigmon, Tracy Sigmon, and Justin Sigmon; one brother-in-law, M.K. Sumner, Wytheville. Interment will follow in the Franklin Memorial Park. on March 9, 1988.⁷

Family

Viola Gertrude Smith b. July 3, 1924, d. July 6, 2016

Marriage*

He married Viola Gertrude Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on May 15, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8,7

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Paul Poindexter obituary in the Mar 9, 1988 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter obituary in the Jul 7, 2016 edition.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon was buried at High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1 He was born on February 13, 1862 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Ellen Lavora Terry, daughter of George Washington Terry and Matilda Underwood, on February 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon died on February 23, 1933 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Farmer²
1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Farmer³

Family

Ellen Lavora Terry b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Marriage*

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon married Ellen Lavora Terry, daughter of George Washington Terry and Matilda Underwood, on February 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5

Children

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon+^8,10,11,12 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953
Lorton Ephriam Sigmon+^8,2,9,12,7 b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973
Girlie May Sigmon+^8,2,9,12,7,5 b. October 4, 1895, d. June 2, 1957
Mawyer Willard Sigmon+^{8,2,13,12,14,15,16,17} b. February 1, 1899, d. August 24, 1986
George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon+^2,12,15,18 b. June 13, 1901, d. February 14, 1974
Melvin Jacob Sigmon+^{2,9,3,12,7,4,15,5,17} b. April 19, 1903, d. September 13, 1980
Everett Talton Sigmon+^{2,9,12,15,14,19,20} b. March 16, 1905, d. August 2, 1975
Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon+^{2,9,15,7,4,21,17,14} b. July 13, 1907, d. April 25, 1983
Dora Mattie Sigmon+^2,9,15,7,14 b. July 13, 1907, d. March 19, 1974
Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon+^9,12,14,7,15 b. August 13, 1911, d. February 11, 1978

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Nathanial Sigmon death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Evers marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Cundiff marriage record.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mawyer Willard Sigmon obituary in the Aug 26, 1986 edition.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Melvin Jacob Sigmon obituary in the Sep 14, 1980 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Snow marriage record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everett Talton Sigmon obituary in the Aug 3, 1975 edition.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,7,5,6 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^1,7,5,6,8 b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,6,9 He was born on March 21, 1891 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 22, 1892.^3,4,7 He married Mary Elizabeth Johnson on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,11 Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon married Ann Margaret Cook on November 5, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Artis and Ann were both widowed at the time of their marriage.⁵ Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon died on October 8, 1953 at East Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^7,6 He Funeral services will be conducted Sunday for Artis Nathlan Sigmon, 62, of Killarney, who died at the East Golf Club House at 3:15 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. Burial will be made in Sunset Memorial Park. Born in Floyd County, Va., in March, 1891, he was a son of Jake and Ellen Terry Sigmon. A lifelong resident of East Gulf, he was employed by the C. H. Mead Coal Co., and was a member of UMW Local 6109. Survivors include four sons, Raymond, of Helen; Charley, of Coal City; Ordie, of Killarney; and Henry, stationed in the Army in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Damewood, of Mead, and Mrs. Irene Hodge, Charleston; six brothers, Mowyer, Everett, and Woodrow, all of Kimball; Melvin, Daniel, and Lorton, all of Rocky Mount, Va; three sisters, including Mrs. Girlie Brogan, of Rocky Mount. on October 9, 1953.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 360, District 78, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 168, District 41-68, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1910		Coal miner¹²
1930		Coal mine pumper¹³
1940		Miner¹⁴
1950		Coal mine dispatcher¹⁵

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Johnson b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Marriage*

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon married Mary Elizabeth Johnson on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,11

Children

Myrtle Willie Sigmon+^13,6,10,11 b. October 6, 1913, d. December 26, 1986
Raymond Clifford Sigmon+^{13,6,10,14,16,17} b. May 22, 1915, d. March 4, 1991
Henry William Sigmon+^{13,18,6,10,19} b. October 26, 1917, d. November 13, 1982
Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr.+^{13,6,20,10,14} b. February 4, 1919, d. May 11, 1977
Charles Daymon Sigmon+^{13,21,6,10,22,23,14,24,15} b. August 31, 1924, d. January, 1981
Irene Sylvia Sigmon+^{13,25,6,10,22,14} b. June 22, 1927, d. January, 1981

Family 2

Ann Margaret Cook b. May 16, 1907, d. October 27, 1975

Marriage*

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon married Ann Margaret Cook on November 5, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Artis and Ann were both widowed at the time of their marriage.⁵

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Evers marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Nathanial Sigmon death certificate.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-French marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Raymond C. Sigmon obituary in the Mar 6, 1991 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sluder marriage record.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Collinsworth marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Walker marriage record.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hodge-Sigmon marriage record.

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,7,8,9,4 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^1,7,8,9,4,10 b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,4,6 His Social Security Number was 227-16-1606.¹² He was born on April 11, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^13,12,2,3 He married Lula Blanche Buckner on March 18, 1923 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^{14,4,15,16,5,6} Lorton Ephriam Sigmon died on June 5, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.^12,4 He Lorton E. Sigmon, 79, passed away Tuesday, at his home. He was brick mason. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanch Buckner Sigmon; five sons, Maymon E. Sigmon, Rocky Mount; Conrad Sigmon, Baltimore; Edward Sigmon, Greensboro; Jesse Sigmon and Ray Sigmon, Rocky Mount; two daughters, Opal S. Davis and Mrs. Mary. F. Bennett, Rocky Mount; five brothers, Moyer Sigmon, Narrows; Woody Sigmon, Princeton; Everett Sigmon, Kimball; Melvin Sigmon, Bassett; Dan Sigmon, Rocky Mount; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Purdy, Roanoke; Mrs. Ora Dudley, Alexandria; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on June 7, 1973.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 236, District 13, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁷

1940

Dwelling 3, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁸

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Brick mason¹⁷
1940		Brick layer¹⁸

Family

Lula Blanche Buckner b. September 27, 1903, d. January 31, 1995

Marriage*

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon married Lula Blanche Buckner on March 18, 1923 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^{14,4,15,16,5,6}

Children

Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon+^{17,14,19,15,16,18,20,6} b. December 17, 1923, d. August 15, 2008
Conrad Sigmon+^{17,14,19,15,16,18,6} b. November 23, 1925, d. November 1, 2016
Opal Dunree Sigmon+^{17,14,19,15,16,18,20,6} b. March 2, 1929, d. September 24, 2015
Jesse Elmer Sigmon+^{11,14,19,15,16,18,20,6} b. July 13, 1934
Lorton Edward Sigmon Jr.^{11,14,19,15,16,6}
Ray Alton Sigmon^{14,19,15,16,20,6} b. December 19, 1942, d. June 20, 2023
Mary Frances Sigmon^{11,14,19,15,16,20,6}

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorton E. Sigmon obituary in the Jun 7, 1973 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Conrad Sigmon obituary in the Nov 3, 2016 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Girlie May Sigmon^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. October 4, 1895, d. June 2, 1957

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,2,8,9,5,6 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^1,2,8,9,5,6 b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Girlie May Sigmon was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,7 She was born on October 4, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,6 As of January 16, 1923,her married name was Brogan.⁶ She married George Lee Brogan on January 16, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7 Girlie May Sigmon died on June 2, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^5,7 She Mrs. Girlie Sigmon Brogan, 61, of 344 Elm Ave., SW, died Sunday morning in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, George L. Brogan of Roanoke; two sons, Denver L. Brogan of Vinton and Orville L. Brogan of Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Martin of Vinton and Mrs. Helen Hodges of Roanoke; six brothers, L. E. Sigmon and D. E. Sigmon of Rocky Mount, M. J. Sigmon of Bassett, M. W. Sigmon of Narrows, E. T. Sigmon of Kimball, W. Va., and G. W. Sigmon of Bluefield, W. Va; two sisters, Mrs. K. H. Purdy of Roanoke, and Mrs. Fred Dudley of Alexandria; and nine grandchildren. Burial Mt. View Cemetery in Franklin County. on June 3, 1957.⁷

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 95, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 246, District 34-15, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

George Lee Brogan b. May 14, 1904, d. September 12, 1972

Marriage*

Girlie May Sigmon married George Lee Brogan on January 16, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7

Children

Carrie Fray Brogan+^{11,3,13,4,12,14,7} b. March 30, 1924, d. January 23, 2011
Denver Lee Brogan+^{11,3,13,4,12,7} b. June 9, 1926, d. July 25, 2011
Helen Nadine Brogan+^{11,3,13,4,12,14,7} b. May 26, 1929, d. January 5, 2019
Elbert Kinlack Brogan^3,13,12,5 b. October 7, 1931, d. March 15, 1947
Orville Lorton Brogan+^3,13,4,12,7 b. March 5, 1934, d. August 5, 2008

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Denver Lee Brogan obituary in the Jul 27, 2011 edition.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Orville L. Brogan obituary in the Aug 10, 2008 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Girlie Sigmon Brogan obituary in the Jun 3, 1957 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie F. Brogan Martin obituary in the Jan 25, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mawyer Willard Sigmon^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. February 1, 1899, d. August 24, 1986

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^{8,9,10,11,2,12,7,14} b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^{8,9,10,11,2,12,13,7,14} b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 236-07-1492.¹⁵ Mawyer Willard Sigmon was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He was born on February 1, 1899 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^16,2,3,15,5 He married Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff on September 27, 1921 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,3,6,7 Mawyer Willard Sigmon died on August 24, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.³ He Mawyer Willard Sigmon, 87, of Narrows, Va., formerly of Kimball, died Sunday in a Blacksburg, Va., hospital. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Jacob and Ellen Terry Sigmon. He was a retired coal miner and a retired employee of the Town of Narrows. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Lillie Cundiff Sigmon; son, Robert B. Sigmon of Port Charlotte, Fla; daughter, Barbara Jean Atwell of Narrows; 25
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell. on August 26, 1986.⁷

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 19, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹⁷

1940

Dwelling 50, District 24-13, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹⁸

Occupation

1930

Coal contractor¹⁷

1940

Coal miner¹⁸

Family

Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff b. March 23, 1903, d. February 11, 1987

Marriage*

Mawyer Willard Sigmon married Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff on September 27, 1921 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,3,6,7

Children

Arthur Frederick Sigmon+^{17,18,19,4,20,1,6,21} b. July 6, 1922, d. March 7, 1970
Lynwood Lee "Lyn" Sigmon+^{17,22,18,23,1,6,21} b. March 22, 1927, d. December 13, 1972
Robert Ballard "Bob" Sigmon+^18,1,6,7,21 b. June 2, 1932, d. July 15, 2017
Barbara Jean Sigmon+^{18,24,1,6,7,21} b. October 8, 1938, d. December 26, 2012

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Jean Sigmon Atwell obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Lillie Cundiff Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1987 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mawyer Willard Sigmon obituary in the Aug 26, 1986 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Cundiff marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Melvin Jacob Sigmon obituary in the Sep 14, 1980 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Josephine Sigmon obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.
[S12054] Port Charlotte Sun, From the Robert B. Sigmon obituary in the Jul 19, 2017 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Mullins marriage record.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gloria Gail Mullins Sigmon obituary in the Jul 23, 2013 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 13, 1901, d. February 14, 1974

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,3,6,7 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^1,3,6,7,8 b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 236-07-1850.⁹ George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 13, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10,4,6 He married Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff on September 26, 1921 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,12,10,13 George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon and Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff were divorced on July 20, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon married Hettie Irene Sigmon on August 17, 1934 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,14 George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon died on February 14, 1974 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^9,6 He George W. Sigmon, 72, of City View Heights, Princeton, died Thursday in a Princeton hospital following a short illness. He was born June 13, 1901, in Callaway, Va., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sigmon. He was a retired machinist for the Crozier Coal Co. at Elkhorn and a member of the UMWA at Elkhorn. Survivors are his widow, Irene Sigmon of Princeton; five sons, Kermit Sigmon and Willard Sigmon, both of Rt. 3, Bluefield, Donald and Ronald Sigmon, both of Alexandria, Va., and Dennis Sigmon of Princeton; two daughters, Cheri Sigmon of Princeton and Mrs. Brenda Schrader of Madison Heights, Mich; four brothers, Everett Sigmon of Kimball, Moyer Sigmon of Narrows, Va., Dan Sigmon of Rocky Mount, Va., and Melvin Sigmon of Bassett, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Purdy of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Ora Gibson of Alexandria, Va; 16 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on February 16, 1974.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 20, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 233, District 84-22, New Garden, Russell Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1930

Coal mine machine man²

1940

Coal miner¹⁵

Family 1

Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff b. May 26, 1905, d. July 28, 1967

Marriage*

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon married Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff on September 26, 1921 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,12,10,13

Divorce*

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon and Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff were divorced on July 20, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

James Willard Sigmon+^{2,13,16,15,6,17,18} b. July 5, 1922, d. June 1, 2011
Kermit Thirl Sigmon+^{2,15,6,17,19,18} b. November 18, 1926, d. March 14, 2008
Elizabeth Louise Sigmon¹² b. December 22, 1929, d. February 9, 1930

Family 2

Hettie Irene Sigmon b. November 24, 1913, d. March 12, 1989

Marriage*

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon married Hettie Irene Sigmon on August 17, 1934 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,14

Children

Elbert Donald Sigmon^{13,15,6,19,18,14}
Douglas Ronald Sigmon^{13,6,19,18,14}
Branda May "Brenda" Sigmon+^{13,6,19,20,18,14} b. January 6, 1945, d. March 14, 2020
Dennis Ray Sigmon^{13,6,19,18,14}
Sherry Lynette "Cheri" Sigmon^6,19,18,14

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Cundiff marriage record.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Louise Sigmon death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Kermit Thirl Sigmon obituary in the Mar 16, 2008 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hettie Irene Sigmon obituary in the Mar 13, 1989 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Willard Sigmon obituary in the Jun 1, 2011 edition.
[S12611] Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, online www.bailey-kirk.com, From the Branda Mills obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Melvin Jacob Sigmon^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. April 19, 1903, d. September 13, 1980

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^{1,9,2,10,3,6,11,7,12} b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^{1,9,2,10,3,6,11,13,7,12} b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 227-10-1434.¹⁴ Melvin Jacob Sigmon was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,12 He was born on April 19, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{14,3,5,7,8,12} He married Edna Blanche Feazelle on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3,7,12,15 Melvin Jacob Sigmon married Ada Clarice Janney on July 2, 1949 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3,12 Melvin Jacob Sigmon died on September 13, 1980 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.^14,3,5,12 He Melvin Jacob Sigmon, 77, of Rt. 4, Bassett, died Saturday morning in Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Born in Franklin County April 19, 1903, he was a son of the late Jacob and Ellen Terry Sigmon. He was first married to Edna Feazell Sigmon who died in 1945. He was retired from Bassett Superior Lines with 19 years of service, and was a member of Antioch Brethren Church at Callaway. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ada Janney Sigmon; five daughters, Mrs. Baxter Thomas and Mrs. Ralph Martin of Fieldale, Mrs. Clarence Naff of Henry, Mrs. Frank Dunford of Bassett and Mrs. D. R. Saul of Jacksonville, Fla; three sons, Robert Lee Sigmon and Melvin Lewis Sigmon of Bassett, and Charles W. Sigmon of Irisburg; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Louise McGhee of Bassett; 19 two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ora Gibson of Arlington; and a brother, Moyer Sigmon of Narrows. Burial will be in Antioch Church of the Brethren cemetery. on September 14, 1980.¹²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 229, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia

¹⁶

Occupation

1930

Farmer²

1940

Furniture factory laborer¹⁶

Family 1

Edna Blanche Feazelle b. August 13, 1907, d. June 10, 1945

Marriage*

Melvin Jacob Sigmon married Edna Blanche Feazelle on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3,7,12,15

Children

Melvin Lewis Sigmon+^{16,6,17,18,12,15,19} b. May 20, 1931, d. November 27, 2005
Emily Evelyn Sigmon+^{16,6,18,15,19,17} b. January 16, 1933, d. November 4, 2006
Mabel Louise Sigmon+^{4,16,18,6,15,19} b. October 27, 1934, d. October 5, 2016
Edna Mae Sigmon^{4,16,6,18,15,19}
Ellen Gay Sigmon^{4,16,18,15,19}
Dorothy Marie Sigmon^{6,18,15,19,20,21} b. May 13, 1945, d. September 26, 2008

Family 2

Ada Clarice Janney b. February 17, 1928, d. August 9, 1987

Marriage*

Melvin Jacob Sigmon married Ada Clarice Janney on July 2, 1949 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3,12

Children

Robert Lee Sigmon^{6,18,12,19,22} b. February 3, 1951, d. December 2, 2012
Charles Wilton Sigmon+^{6,18,12,19,23} b. December 15, 1951, d. May 10, 2022

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mabel S. Martin obituary in the Oct 7, 2016 edition.
[S3641] Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Melvin Jacob Sigmon obituary in the Sep 14, 1980 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Edna Feazelle Sigman obituary in the Jun 11, 1945 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the M. Lewis Sigmon obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Evelyn S. Dunford obituary in the Nov 10, 2006 edition.
[S12280] Unknown compiler, Oconee County, Georgia, U.S., Probate Death Certificates, 1927-2010.
[S1719] Athens Banner-Herald, From the Dorothy Sigmon Saul obituary in the Sep 30, 2008 edition.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Robert Lee Sigmon obituary in the Dec 4, 2012 edition.
[S7731] Wright Funeral Service & Crematory, online www.wrightfuneralservices.net, From the Charles Wilton Sigmon obituary.

Everett Talton Sigmon^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 16, 1905, d. August 2, 1975

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^{1,5,6,7,2,8,4} b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^{1,5,6,7,2,8,9,4} b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Everett Talton Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-07-1402.¹⁰ He was born on March 16, 1905 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,2,3 He married Lettie Mae Snow on June 15, 1932 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,8,4 Everett Talton Sigmon died on August 2, 1975 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^10,4 He Everett Talton Sigmon, 70, of Carswell Hollow, died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital following a long illness. He was a son of the late Jacob and Ellen Curry Sigmon of Rocky Mount, Va. He was a disabled miner. Surviving are his widow, Lettie Mae Snow Sigmon; three sons, Everett T. Sigmon Jr., of Kimball, Leland Sigmon of Beckley and Kenneth Sigmon of Pineville; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Anderson and Mrs. Jean Doss, both of Kimball, and Mrs. Carol Faye Wilson of Petersburg, Va; three brothers, Moyer Sigmon of Narrows, Va., Dan Sigmon of Rocky Mount and Melvin Sigmon of Martinsville, Va; one sister, Mrs. Ora Dudley of Alexandria, Va. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 3, 1975.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 208, District 24-32, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹²

Family

Lettie Mae Snow b. February 18, 1915

Marriage*

Everett Talton Sigmon married Lettie Mae Snow on June 15, 1932 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^11,8,4

Children

Hazel Irene Sigmon+^12,11,4,13 b. April 14, 1933, d. May 31, 2013
Norma Jean Sigmon+^{12,11,4,13,14} b. August 30, 1934, d. December 28, 2020
Carol Faye Sigmon^{12,15,11,4,13}
Everett Talton Sigmon Jr.^11,4,13
Leland J. Sigmon^15,11,4,13
James Kenneth "Ken" Sigmon+^11,4,13,16 b. October 19, 1946, d. July 17, 2015

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everett Talton Sigmon obituary in the Aug 3, 1975 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Snow marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel Irene Anderson obituary in the Jun 2, 2013 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ken Sigmon obituary in the Jul 19, 2015 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Norma Jean Doss obituary in the Dec 29, 2020 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Mullins marriage record.

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 13, 1907, d. April 25, 1983

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^{5,6,7,1,2,4,8,9} b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^{5,6,7,2,4,10,8,9} b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Her Social Security Number was 229-14-4853.¹¹ Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,12 She was born on July 13, 1907 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,11,9 As of November 5, 1927,her married name was Price.⁴ She married Wilmer Marvin Price on November 5, 1927 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,3 Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon and Wilmer Marvin Price were divorced on February 10, 1940 at Virginia.³ As of November 4, 1942,her married name was Callahan.² Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Herman Lewis Callahan on November 4, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon and Herman Lewis Callahan were divorced on August 19, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of December 20, 1944,her married name was Dudley.² Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Freddie Wesley Dudley on December 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of July 13, 1969,her married name was Gibson.² Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Earl McCelves Gibson on July 13, 1969 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.² Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon and Earl McCelves Gibson were divorced on January 28, 1971 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon died on April 25, 1983 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 75.^1,12 She Ora S. Gibson of Alexandria died Monday in Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by three sons, Melvin M. Price, Robert R. Price and Elmer B. Price; one brother, M. Sigmon; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park in Franklin County. on April 29, 1983.¹²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 124, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Family 1

Wilmer Marvin Price b. circa 1906

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Wilmer Marvin Price on November 5, 1927 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,3

Divorce*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon and Wilmer Marvin Price were divorced on February 10, 1940 at Virginia.³

Children

Melvin Marvin Price+^13,14,2,1,12 b. May 21, 1928, d. September 11, 1990
Robert Rodney Price+^13,2,12 b. April 27, 1930, d. November 18, 2012
Elmer Burden Price+^13,14,2,12 b. May 4, 1932, d. August 14, 1994

Family 2

Herman Lewis Callahan b. June 12, 1915, d. August 16, 1971

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Herman Lewis Callahan on November 4, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3

Divorce*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon and Herman Lewis Callahan were divorced on August 19, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Family 3

Freddie Wesley Dudley b. February 26, 1919, d. June 19, 1966

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Freddie Wesley Dudley on December 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Family 4

Earl McCelves Gibson b. February 22, 1913, d. February 3, 2002

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon married Earl McCelves Gibson on July 13, 1969 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.²

Divorce*

Ora Mytilda Dora Sigmon and Earl McCelves Gibson were divorced on January 28, 1971 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Melvin Jacob Sigmon obituary in the Sep 14, 1980 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Ora S. Gibson obituary in the Apr 29, 1983 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dora Mattie Sigmon^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 13, 1907, d. March 19, 1974

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,5,6,2,4 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^1,5,6,2,4,7 b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1771.⁸ Dora Mattie Sigmon was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on July 13, 1907 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 As of circa 1925,her married name was Purdy.⁹ She married Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. circa 1925.^10,2,9,11,12 Dora Mattie Sigmon died on March 19, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^8,2,3,12 She Mrs. Dora Sigmon Purdy, age 66, of 1312 Piedmont St., S.E. passed away Tuesday in a local hospital. She was the widow of Kyle H. Purdy, Sr. Surviving are one son, Paul L. Purdy, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. June DeWease, Roanoke; Mrs. Jean Martin, Roanoke; Mrs. Shirley Thomas, Blacksburg; four brothers, M. W. Sigmon, Narrows; Everette Sigmon, Welch, W.Va; Melvin Sigmon, Bassett; D. E. Sigmon, Rocky Mt; one sister, Mrs. Ora Dudley, Alexandria, Va; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. on March 20, 1974.¹²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 111, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 259, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Family

Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. b. September 15, 1896, d. December 15, 1968

Marriage*

Dora Mattie Sigmon married Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. circa 1925.^10,2,9,11,12

Children

Paul Lorton Purdy+^{10,13,9,14,15,11,12} b. August 28, 1926, d. February 14, 2007
Melba June Purdy+^{10,13,9,14,15,11,12} b. May 18, 1928, d. January 11, 2013
Velva Jean Purdy+^{10,13,9,14,15,11,12} b. May 18, 1928, d. June 29, 2020
Margaret Shirley Purdy^{10,13,9,14,15,11,12}

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, from the June Purdy DeWease obituary in the Jan 13, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kyle H. Purdy, Sr. obituary in the Dec 16, 1968 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dora Sigmon Purdy obituary in the Mar 20, 1974 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Jean Purdy Martin obituary.

Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 13, 1911, d. February 11, 1978

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,7,3,4,8 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen Lavora Terry^1,7,3,4,8,9 b. May 5, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 228-16-2663.¹⁰ Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,4,5 He was born on August 13, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,3,11,4,6 He married Vera Mae Weddle on November 14, 1936 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,12 Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon died on February 11, 1978 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^10,11,4,5 He Daniel E. (Dan) Sigmon, age 66, of Rt. 5, died Saturday in a Rocky Mount hospital. He is survived by Mrs. Vera Weddle Sigmon, Rocky Mount; four daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Peggie) Love, Mrs. V. B. (Alice) S. Hall, Mrs. Sonny (Betty) S. Hudson, Mrs. Jimmy (Sue) S. Housman, all of Rocky Mount; two sons, Jerry D. Sigmon, Richard Lee Sigmon, both of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Mawyer Sigmon, Narrows; Melvin Sigmon, Bassett; one sister, Mrs. Ola Gibson, Alexandria; nine grandchildren. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on February 12, 1978.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 5, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹³

Family

Vera Mae Weddle b. February 9, 1914, d. March 22, 1997

Marriage*

Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon married Vera Mae Weddle on November 14, 1936 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,5,12

Children

Peggy Anne Sigmon+^2,14,13,15,5 b. April 16, 1931, d. August 12, 1994
Willard Alice Sigmon^2,14,13,15,5
Betty Lou Sigmon^2,14,16,15,5
Jerry Daniel Sigmon^2,14,16,15,5
Helen Sue Sigmon^2,14,16,15,5
Richard Lee Sigmon+^2,14,16,15,5 b. July 11, 1952, d. June 10, 2025

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Weddle Sigmon obituary in the Mar 23, 1997 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel E. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 12, 1978 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Lavora Sigmon obituary in the May 6, 1949 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Weddle marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Sigmon Love obituary in the Aug 12, 1994 edition.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Richard Lee Sigmon obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Edna Blanche Feazelle^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 13, 1907, d. June 10, 1945

Edna Blanche Feazelle was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 She was born on August 13, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of January 5, 1929,her married name was Sigmon.³ She married Melvin Jacob Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen Lavora Terry, on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 Edna Blanche Feazelle died on June 10, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 37.^5,2,4 She Mrs. Edna Feazelle Sigman, 37-year-old resident of Bassett, passed away at Shackelford hospital here early Sunday morning. She leaves her husband, Melvin J. Sigman and six children; Louis, Evelyn, Mable, May, Gay and Dorothy, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Feazelle, of Franklin county. Four brothers and four sisters also survive, as follows: Delma, of Roanoke; Edward, Beckley, W. Va., David, Franklin county, and Millard Feazelle, of Rocky Mount; Mrs. B. F. Moore, and Mrs. Carraw Ferrow, of Calloway; Mrs. Brad Wright, Danville, and Mrs. B. W. Wagoner, of Boone Mill. Funeral services will be held at the Antioch Brethren church in Franklin county with burial following in the church cemetery. on June 11, 1945.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 229, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Melvin Jacob Sigmon b. April 19, 1903, d. September 13, 1980

Marriage*

Edna Blanche Feazelle married Melvin Jacob Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen Lavora Terry, on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4

Children

Melvin Lewis Sigmon+^{8,9,10,11,4,12} b. May 20, 1931, d. November 27, 2005
Emily Evelyn Sigmon+^{8,9,11,4,12,10} b. January 16, 1933, d. November 4, 2006
Mabel Louise Sigmon+^{1,8,11,9,4,12} b. October 27, 1934, d. October 5, 2016
Edna Mae Sigmon^{1,8,9,11,4,12}
Ellen Gay Sigmon^1,8,11,4,12
Dorothy Marie Sigmon^{9,11,4,12,13,14} b. May 13, 1945, d. September 26, 2008

Citations

[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mabel S. Martin obituary in the Oct 7, 2016 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Edna Feazelle Sigman obituary in the Jun 11, 1945 edition.
[S3641] Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Melvin Jacob Sigmon obituary in the Sep 14, 1980 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the M. Lewis Sigmon obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.
[S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Evelyn S. Dunford obituary in the Nov 10, 2006 edition.
[S12280] Unknown compiler, Oconee County, Georgia, U.S., Probate Death Certificates, 1927-2010.
[S1719] Athens Banner-Herald, From the Dorothy Sigmon Saul obituary in the Sep 30, 2008 edition.

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^1,2

F, b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Mary Elizabeth Johnson was buried at Johnson Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 31, 1889 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of September 7, 1911,her married name was Sigmon.¹ She married Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen Lavora Terry, on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1 Mary Elizabeth Johnson died on May 26, 1943 at Meade, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.² She Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sigmon, 54, of Meade, who died Thursday at her home from cancer following several years illness, were held at the home. She was born at Farrum, Virginia, on March 31, 1889. She was a member of the First Baptist church there. She is survived by three brothers; C. T. Johnson, of Rock; Homer Johnson, of Farrum, Va; Charles Johnson, of Farrum, Va; two sisters, Mrs. H. T. Maxey, of Farrum, Va., and Mrs. R. E. Shelor of Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. J. J. Danewood, Mrs. Raymond Sigmon, both of Meade; three sons, Sgt. Henry Sigmon, of the army; O. B. Sigmon, of Welch, and Charles Sigmon and Irene Sigmon, both of Meade. on May 30, 1943.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Johnson married Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen Lavora Terry, on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,1

Children

Myrtle Willie Sigmon+^5,4,1 b. October 6, 1913, d. December 26, 1986
Raymond Clifford Sigmon+^5,4,6,7,8 b. May 22, 1915, d. March 4, 1991
Henry William Sigmon+^5,9,4,10,2 b. October 26, 1917, d. November 13, 1982
Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr.+^5,11,4,6,2 b. February 4, 1919, d. May 11, 1977
Charles Daymon Sigmon+^{5,12,4,13,14,6,2,15} b. August 31, 1924, d. January, 1981
Irene Sylvia Sigmon+^5,4,13,6 b. June 22, 1927, d. January, 1981

Citations

[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mary Elizabeth Sigmon obituary in the May 30, 1943 edition.
[S13102] Johnson Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-French marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Raymond C. Sigmon obituary in the Mar 6, 1991 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sluder marriage record.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Collinsworth marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Walker marriage record.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Myrtle Willie Sigmon^1,2,3

F, b. October 6, 1913, d. December 26, 1986

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,2,3,4 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^1,3,4 b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Her Social Security Number was 235-68-0497.⁵ Myrtle Willie Sigmon was buried at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on October 6, 1913 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,7 As of August 17, 1932,her married name was Damewood.⁴ She married Jasper Jackson Damewood on August 17, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Myrtle Willie Sigmon died on December 26, 1986 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 73.^5,8

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 10, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Jasper Jackson Damewood b. January 10, 1906, d. September 15, 1980

Marriage*

Myrtle Willie Sigmon married Jasper Jackson Damewood on August 17, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Children

Larry Glenn Damewood Sr.+^{9,10,11,12,13} b. May 9, 1933, d. September 25, 1989
Dolly Damewood^9,10,13
Dale Willie Damewood+^9,10,14,13 b. December 11, 1938, d. September 4, 2006
Henry Allen Damewood^10,13
Phillip Ray Damewood^10,15,13
David Jasper Damewood+^16,13,17 b. March 26, 1948, d. September 28, 2014
Teddy D. Damewood^10,13 b. November 16, 1953, d. December 14, 1997

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10833] Garden Sanctuary Cemetery, Pinellas Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Jasper J. Damewood obituary in the Sep 17, 1980 edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Damewood-Taylor marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dale W. Damewood obituary in the Sep 7, 2006 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S7638] Galveston Daily News, From the Larry G. Damewood, Sr. obituary in the Sep 26, 1989 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Damewood-Blevins marriage record.

Raymond Clifford Sigmon^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 22, 1915, d. March 4, 1991

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,5,6,7,3,4 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^1,6,7,3,4 b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Raymond Clifford Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-05-1154.² He was born on May 22, 1915 at Earling, Logan Co., West Virginia; His marriage record and draft card have a birth year of 1916.^2,3,4,8 He married Wanda June French on February 8, 1944 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4 Raymond Clifford Sigmon died on March 4, 1991 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,4 He Raymond C. Sigmon, 75, of 716 Straley Ave., died Monday, March 4, at a Princeton hospital. Born May 22, 1915, he was the son of the late Artis and Mary Johnson Sigmon. Mr. Sigmon was retired from Slab Fork Coal Co., was a member of the UMW Local No. 6869, Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521 and the Princeton Old Guard. He had lived in Princeton since 1959, coming from Athens. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Wanda French Sigmon; a son, Jarrell Raymond Sigmon of Hickory, N.C; a daughter, Mrs. David (Debbie) Nuckolls of Pleasantville, Iowa; two grandsons, Jeffrey Scott Sigmon and Rob R. Sigmon. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. Pallbearers will be Deacons of the church along with Tom Biggs, Clarence Bowden, Clyde Pennington, Clarence Taylor, Elwood Blankenship, Joe Moody and Bob Crowder. on March 6, 1991.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Miner⁷

Family

Wanda June French b. March 26, 1925, d. December 26, 2009

Marriage*

Raymond Clifford Sigmon married Wanda June French on February 8, 1944 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4

Children

Jarrell Raymond "Jerry" Sigmon^9,4,10
Deborah Ellen Sigmon^10,11,9,4

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-French marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Raymond C. Sigmon obituary in the Mar 6, 1991 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wanda June Sigmon obituary in the Dec 28, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Henry William Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 26, 1917, d. November 13, 1982

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,6,7,8,4 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^1,6,8,4,9 b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Henry William Sigmon was buried at North Hardin Memorial Gardens, 1100 South Logsdon Parkway, Radcliff, Hardin Co., Kentucky.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 232-20-7048.¹⁰ He was born on October 26, 1917 at Stone, Pike Co., Kentucky.^10,3,11,5 He married Gladys Elizabeth Sluder on January 24, 1942 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ Henry William Sigmon died on November 13, 1982 at Fort Sam Houston, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 65.^12,13,4,11,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Family

Gladys Elizabeth Sluder b. March 18, 1924, d. October 9, 2016

Marriage*

Henry William Sigmon married Gladys Elizabeth Sluder on January 24, 1942 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶

Children

Daniel Sigmon¹⁴
Dana Stephen Sigmon¹⁴

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S9042] North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Hardin Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sluder marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mary Elizabeth Sigmon obituary in the May 30, 1943 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S9041] News-Enterprise, The, From the Gladys Elizabeth Sigmon obituary in the Oct 12, 2016 edition.

Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. February 4, 1919, d. May 11, 1977

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^8,1,2,3,9 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^8,2,3,9,10 b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He was born on February 4, 1919 at Stone, Pike Co., Kentucky; His draft card and veteran's records have a birth year of 1920.^3,5,6,11,7 He married Eileen Marie Collinsworth on September 2, 1941 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr. died on May 11, 1977 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,6,11 He Ordie Bud Sigmon, 58, of 105 Bostic Ave., died Wednesday at 10:50 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness. Born at Stone, Ky., Feb. 4, 1919, he was a son of the late Artis and Mary Johnson Sigmon. Sigmon had lived in Beckley the past three years, living most of his life in Wyoming County. He had also lived in Alderson for eight years. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Mabscott, a World War II veteran, a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Surviving are his wife, Eileen Collinsworth Sigmon; a son, Ordie Jr., Beckley; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Arndt, Beckley, and Miss Brenda Sigmon, at home; three brothers, Raymond, Princeton, Charles, Oak Hill and Henry, Radcliffe, Ky; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Hodge, Charleston and Mrs. Myrtle Damewood, Seminole, Fla; and two grandchildren. A son, Gene Raymond, died in 1971. Burial to be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. on May 13, 1977.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1940

Miner⁹

Family

Eileen Marie Collinsworth b. July 26, 1923, d. April 4, 2020

Marriage*

Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr. married Eileen Marie Collinsworth on September 2, 1941 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4

Children

Ordie Jake Sigmon Jr.^12,3,13,4
Gene Raymond Sigmon^3,13,4,14 b. circa 1948, d. May 28, 1971
Shirley Ann "Sherry" Sigmon^3,13,4,15
Brenda Kay Sigmon^3,13,4,15

Citations

[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Collinsworth marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S10416] J C Post, online jcpost.com, From the Eileen Marie Collinsworth Sigmon obituary in the Apr 7, 2020 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mary Elizabeth Sigmon obituary in the May 30, 1943 edition.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Ashley marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gene Raymond Sigmon obituary in the May 31, 1971 edition.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Daymon Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 31, 1924, d. January, 1981

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^{1,2,6,7,8,9,10,4,11} b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^{1,2,7,8,9,10,12,4} b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

His Social Security Number was 235-28-0517.¹³ Charles Daymon Sigmon was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He and Patsy Ann Garrett were divorced.⁴ Charles Daymon Sigmon was born on August 31, 1924 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Aug 30, 1924.^2,13,4,14,5 He married June Carlo on July 1, 1944 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹⁵ Charles Daymon Sigmon and June Carlo were divorced before 1952.² Charles Daymon Sigmon married June Carlo on May 9, 1952 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Charles Daymon Sigmon married Patsy Ann Garrett on December 22, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^16,9 Charles Daymon Sigmon married Patsy Ann Garrett on May 20, 1968 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Daymon Sigmon died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 56.¹³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 168, District 41-68, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1950

Butcher¹¹

Family 1

June Carlo b. March 10, 1924, d. September 14, 2010

Marriage

Charles Daymon Sigmon married June Carlo on July 1, 1944 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹⁵

Divorce*

Charles Daymon Sigmon and June Carlo were divorced before 1952.²

Marriage*

Charles Daymon Sigmon married June Carlo on May 9, 1952 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

Child

Mary E. Sigmon^11,17

Family 2

Patsy Ann Garrett b. April 11, 1925, d. September 1, 2015

Divorce*

Charles Daymon Sigmon and Patsy Ann Garrett were divorced.⁴

Marriage*

Charles Daymon Sigmon married Patsy Ann Garrett on December 22, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^16,9

Marriage

Charles Daymon Sigmon married Patsy Ann Garrett on May 20, 1968 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

Dana Sigmon¹⁶

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Walker marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Mary Elizabeth Sigmon obituary in the May 30, 1943 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Carlo marriage record.
[S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Patsy Sigmon obituary in the Sep 10, 2015 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the birth announcements in the Feb 17, 1948 edition.

Irene Sylvia Sigmon^1,2,3

F, b. June 22, 1927, d. January, 1981

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,2,4,5,3,6 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Johnson^1,5,3,6 b. March 31, 1889, d. May 26, 1943

Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8686.⁷ Irene Sylvia Sigmon was born on June 22, 1927 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Jun 22, 1925.^7,3 As of January 18, 1947,her married name was Hodge.² She married Paul Bernard Hodge on January 18, 1947 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² Irene Sylvia Sigmon died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 53.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Paul Bernard Hodge b. December 15, 1926, d. December 31, 1992

Marriage*

Irene Sylvia Sigmon married Paul Bernard Hodge on January 18, 1947 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.²

Children

Paula Hodge^8,9
Robin Hodge^8,9
Brenda Hodge^8,9
Mary Jane Hodge+^8,3,10,11,9 b. November 9, 1947, d. April 27, 1993
Mildred Louise "Millie" Hodge+^11,9 b. December 20, 1948, d. November 13, 2005
Patricia Irene "Patty" Hodge^11,9
Doris Elizabeth Hodge^9,12 b. October 16, 1966, d. October 16, 1966
Paul Bernard Hodge Jr.^13,9 b. September 20, 1968, d. September 22, 1968

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hodge-Sigmon marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paul B. Hodge obituary in the Jan 1, 1993 edition.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Millie L. Williams obituary in the Nov 18, 2005 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kuneff-Hodge marriage record.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Doris Elizabeth Hodge death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paul Bernard Hodge, Jr. death certificate.

Lula Blanche Buckner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 27, 1903, d. January 31, 1995

Lula Blanche Buckner was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-62-0616.⁷ She was born on September 27, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,2,5,6 As of March 18, 1923,her married name was Sigmon.⁴ She married Lorton Ephriam Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen Lavora Terry, on March 18, 1923 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,6,8,3,4,9 Lula Blanche Buckner died on January 31, 1995 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 91.^7,2,6 She SIGMON, Lula Buckner, ("Blanche"), 91, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 31, 1995, at Eldercare of Franklin County. Born September 27, 1903, she was the daughter of the late James and Louzeria Hale Buckner. She was the wife of the late Lorton E. Sigmon. Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Ray A. and Mary Jane Sigmon, Maymon E. (Mike) and Dorothy N. Sigmon, and Jessie E. and Shirley Sigmon, all of Rocky Mount, Edward and Joy Sigmon, Greensboro, N.C. and Conrad and Marge Sigmon, Manchester, Md; two daughters and sons-in-law, Opal and H.M. (Dick) Davis, Rocky Mount, Mary and Ronald Bennett, Penhook; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carrie Williams, High Point, N.C; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert C. and Goldie Buckner, Glade Hill. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount. on February 1, 1995.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 236, District 13, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 3, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973

Marriage*

Lula Blanche Buckner married Lorton Ephriam Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen Lavora Terry, on March 18, 1923 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,6,8,3,4,9

Children

Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon+^{10,2,12,8,3,11,13,9} b. December 17, 1923, d. August 15, 2008
Conrad Sigmon+^{10,2,12,8,3,11,9} b. November 23, 1925, d. November 1, 2016
Opal Dunree Sigmon+^{10,2,12,8,3,11,13,9} b. March 2, 1929, d. September 24, 2015
Jesse Elmer Sigmon+^{1,2,12,8,3,11,13,9} b. July 13, 1934
Lorton Edward Sigmon Jr.^1,2,12,8,3,9
Ray Alton Sigmon^{2,12,8,3,13,9} b. December 19, 1942, d. June 20, 2023
Mary Frances Sigmon^{1,2,12,8,3,13,9}

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Conrad Sigmon obituary in the Nov 3, 2016 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorton E. Sigmon obituary in the Jun 7, 1973 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 17, 1923, d. August 15, 2008

Father

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon^{6,7,1,8,9,10,2,11} b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973

Mother

Lula Blanche Buckner^{6,7,1,8,9,10,2,11} b. September 27, 1903, d. January 31, 1995

His Social Security Number was 229-18-6603.¹² Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon was born on December 17, 1923 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{2,3,12,5,13,14} He married Dorothy Naomi Barbour on October 8, 1948.^15,1,2,16 Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon died on August 15, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,12,4,14,16 He Maymon Ellot (Mike) Sigmon, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2008. Mr. Sigmon proudly served his country in the Army 3rd Infantry Division in World War ll's European Campaign. His war decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the French Croix de Guerre. He was also the recipient of Rocky Mount Rotary Club's Patriot Award. He was Past Commander of the Rocky Mount American Legion, as well as past president of the local Lions' Club. He served many years as an assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts Troop 30. Mike was a long time masonry contractor, he and his family built many homes and businesses in and around Franklin County. Mr. Sigmon was born in Rocky Mount, Va., to the late Lorton Ephraim and Blanche Sigmon. He was married to the former Dorothy Barbour. In addition to his wife of 59 years, Mike is survived by three children, son, Michael Dean Sigmon Sr. and his wife, Diane; son, Alan Neil Sigmon and his wife, Sheri; and daughter, Marsha Sigmon Stafford and her husband, Rick. His eight grandchildren are Tyler McKibbin Sigmon, Alan Wynn Sigmon, Cody Alexander Sigmon, Sarah Burke Sigmon, Michael Dean Sigmon Jr., Marcus Dean Sigmon, Mary Deane Sigmon and Kristin Stafford. A special uncle, Robert (Goldie) Buckner; and siblings, Conrad (Marge) Sigmon, Jesse (Nadine) Sigmon, Edward (Joy) Sigmon, Ray (Mary Jane) Sigmon, Opal (H.M.) Davis and Mary Frances (Ronnie) Bennett; also survive him. on August 16, 2008.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 236, District 13, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 3, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Dorothy Naomi Barbour b. December 7, 1930, d. February 5, 2009

Marriage*

Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon married Dorothy Naomi Barbour on October 8, 1948.^15,1,2,16

Children

Michael Dean Sigmon Sr.^1,17,16,18
Alan Neil Sigmon+^1,2,17,16 b. November 14, 1955, d. November 25, 2021
Marsha Diane Sigmon^1,17,16

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Conrad Sigmon obituary in the Nov 3, 2016 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorton E. Sigmon obituary in the Jun 7, 1973 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Barbour Sigmon obituary in the Feb 8, 2009 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alan Neil Sigmon obituary in the Nov 28, 2021 edition.
[S4202] Times and Democrat, The, From the Sigmon-Bigelow marriage announcement in the Jul 19, 1987 edition.

Conrad Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 23, 1925, d. November 1, 2016

Father

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon^{1,2,3,4,6,7,8} b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973

Mother

Lula Blanche Buckner^{1,2,3,4,6,7,8} b. September 27, 1903, d. January 31, 1995

Conrad Sigmon was buried at Lorraine Park Cemetery, 5608 Dogwood Road, Woodlawn, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ He married Dorothy Lew.⁹ Conrad Sigmon married Jackie Lee.¹⁰ Conrad Sigmon was born on November 23, 1925 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,11 He married Margaret "Marge" Frock circa 1964.⁴ Conrad Sigmon died on November 1, 2016 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 90.⁴ He Conrad Sigmon, 90, of Manchester, passed away on November 1, 2016 at the Dove House in Westminster. Born November 23, 1925 in Rocky Mount, VA, he was the son of the late Lorton and Blanche (Buckner) Sigmon. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Frock) Sigmon, his wife of 52 years. He was in the Armed Guard in the Navy during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 200. He was the operator/owner of a home improvement business prior to his retirement. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons, Conrad Sigmon, Jr. of Fayettsville, PA, John A. Sigmon of Columbia, MD; daughter, Lynne Bare of Manchester; brothers, Jesse Sigmon, Edward Sigmon, Ray Sigmon; sister, Mary Frances Bennett. Also survived by grandchildren, Brooke Fermaint; Danielle & Laura Euler; Brenden, Eliana & Benjamin Sigmon; Kayla & Lisa Bare and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by grandchildren, Norman and Blake Sigmon, and a brother Maymon Sigmon and a sister, Opal Davis. Interment will be in Lorraine Park Cemetery. on November 3, 2016.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 236, District 13, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 3, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Dorothy Lew

Marriage*

Conrad Sigmon married Dorothy Lew.⁹

Children

John A. Sigmon^4,12
Lynne Sigmon^4,12

Family 2

Jackie Lee b. January 1, 1927, d. April 7, 1993

Marriage*

Conrad Sigmon married Jackie Lee.¹⁰

Children

Jamie Lee Sigmon^13,12
Conrad Sigmon Jr.+^4,12 b. January 15, 1954, d. December 30, 2022

Family 3

Margaret "Marge" Frock

Marriage*

Conrad Sigmon married Margaret "Marge" Frock circa 1964.⁴

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Conrad Sigmon obituary in the Nov 3, 2016 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorton E. Sigmon obituary in the Jun 7, 1973 edition.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S14729] Panebaker Funeral Home, online www.panebakerfuneralhome.com, From the Conrad Sigmon, Jr. obituary.
[S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Jackie Sigmon obituary in the Apr 9, 1993 edition.

Opal Dunree Sigmon^1,2

F, b. March 2, 1929, d. September 24, 2015

Father

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon^{3,4,5,6,1,7,2,8} b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973

Mother

Lula Blanche Buckner^{3,4,5,6,1,7,2,8} b. September 27, 1903, d. January 31, 1995

Opal Dunree Sigmon Opal Sigmon Davis, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her home at the age of 86. Mrs. Davis was born on March 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Lorton E. Sigmon and Blanche Buckner Sigmon. She was also preceded in death by husband of 67 years H. M. “Dick” Davis and one brother, Mike Sigmon. Opal is survived by three children, Patricia “Pat” Duer (Doug) Bassett, VA; Ronald I. (Ronnie) Davis (Evelynne) Rocky Mount, VA; and Richard Davis (Charis) Seymour, TN. Four grandchildren, Keith Thompson (Vickie) Middletown, DE; Erica Davis Milgrim, Christiansburg, VA; Christopher J. Davis (Nickie) Seymour, TN; and Logan A. Davis, Seymour, TN. Opal is also survived by one sister, Mary Frances Bennett (Ronnie), Rocky Mount, VA; and four brothers, Conrad Sigmon (Marge) Manchester, MD; Jesse Sigmon (Nadine) Rocky Mount, VA; Edward Sigmon (Joy) Greensboro, NC; Ray Sigmon (MaryJane) Rocky Mount, VA and many nieces and nephews. Opal was a Master Seamstress as well as a retired Supervisor with Burlington Industries. She was well known for making prom gowns for Franklin County High School students and for making beautiful clothes worn by her family. Opal also was extremely proud of the bright homemade shirts she made for her husband Dick. The family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety for their unending care and compassion shown while at the home. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.¹ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9 She was born on March 2, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,10 As of June 8, 1946,her married name was Davis.² She married Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis on June 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,4,1,2 Opal Dunree Sigmon died on September 24, 2015 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,9

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 236, District 13, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 3, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis b. October 22, 1924, d. February 24, 2014

Marriage*

Opal Dunree Sigmon married Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis on June 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,4,1,2

Children

Richard Davis^1,12
Patricia Ann “Pat” Davis^1,2,12
Ronald Irvin "Ronnie" Davis+^1,2,12 b. May 12, 1950, d. January 6, 2025

Citations

[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Conrad Sigmon obituary in the Nov 3, 2016 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorton E. Sigmon obituary in the Jun 7, 1973 edition.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Ronald Irving Davis obituary.

Dorothy Naomi Barbour^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 7, 1930, d. February 5, 2009

Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0863.⁶ Dorothy Naomi Barbour Dorothy Barbour Sigmon, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the Franklin Memorial Hospital of Rocky Mount. Mrs. Sigmon was born in Roanoke, Va., to the late Elwell Dewey Barbour and Ada Williams Barbour. She was married to the late Maymon E. (Mike) Sigmon who passed away on August 15, 2008. Dorothy is survived by three children, her son, Michael Dean Sigmon Sr. and his wife, Diane, her son, Alan Neil Sigmon and his wife, Sheri, and her daughter, Marsha Sigmon and her husband, Rick. Her eight grandchildren are Tyler McKibbin Sigmon, Alan Wynn Sigmon, Cody Alexander Sigmon, Sarah Burke Sigmon, the triplets, Michael Dean Sigmon Jr., Marcus Dean Sigmon, and Mary Deane Sigmon; and Kristin Stafford. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Jane Helms, of Temecula, Calif; brother, Elwell D. (Linda) Barbour, of Colonial Heights, Va., and her nieces and nephews.⁵ She was born on December 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,4,5 As of October 8, 1948,her married name was Sigmon.³ She married Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon, son of Lorton Ephriam Sigmon and Lula Blanche Buckner, on October 8, 1948.^1,2,3,5 Dorothy Naomi Barbour died on February 5, 2009 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.^6,7,5

Family

Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon b. December 17, 1923, d. August 15, 2008

Marriage*

She married Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon, son of Lorton Ephriam Sigmon and Lula Blanche Buckner, on October 8, 1948.^1,2,3,5

Children

Michael Dean Sigmon Sr.^2,8,5,9
Alan Neil Sigmon+^2,3,8,5 b. November 14, 1955, d. November 25, 2021
Marsha Diane Sigmon^2,8,5

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Barbour Sigmon obituary in the Feb 8, 2009 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alan Neil Sigmon obituary in the Nov 28, 2021 edition.
[S4202] Times and Democrat, The, From the Sigmon-Bigelow marriage announcement in the Jul 19, 1987 edition.

Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. October 22, 1924, d. February 24, 2014

His Social Security Number was 230-34-0154.⁸ Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,3 He H.M. "Dick" Davis, 89, passed away on Monday 24, 2014 at his home with family present. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, William I. Davis and Blanche Shrader Davis; one brother, Carl E. Davis; and four sisters, Helen Chitwood, Wilda Chitwood, Hazel Wilmer and Alice Deise Page. Dick was a Master Craftsman in his trade of Brick Masonry. He was selected to lay the last bricks laid on the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He also laid the bricks in the tunnel connecting the parking garage to the hospital. Dick was also proud of each one of his bright one of a kind homemade shirts made by his wife Opal. The Davis family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice for their wonderful staff and their attention during the past several weeks. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.³ He was born on October 22, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,9,5,8,7 He married Opal Dunree Sigmon, daughter of Lorton Ephriam Sigmon and Lula Blanche Buckner, on June 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,4 Howard Melvin "Dick" Davis died on February 24, 2014 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 89.^3,9,8,6

Family

Opal Dunree Sigmon b. March 2, 1929, d. September 24, 2015

Marriage*

He married Opal Dunree Sigmon, daughter of Lorton Ephriam Sigmon and Lula Blanche Buckner, on June 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,4

Children

Richard Davis^10,11
Patricia Ann “Pat” Davis^10,4,11
Ronald Irvin "Ronnie" Davis+^10,4,11 b. May 12, 1950, d. January 6, 2025

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the H.M. Davis obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Ronald Irving Davis obituary.