Genealogy Data Page 185 (Notes Pages)

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Moran, Viola (b. 2 FEB 1909, d. 24 MAR 1988)

Note: Viola was laid to rest at the Pilot Mountain Cemetery, Surry County, NC

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 24 MAR 1988

Reference: 18566

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Denney, Audrey Orena (b. 18 JUN 1905, d. 19 SEP 2000)

Note: Audrey Orena Denny Gordon
Audrey, at 8 years old in 1913, had never been further than 5 miles away from her Pilot Mountain home on Old Mountain Road. One of her first cousins once removed, Jesse Ashburn, took her in a mule-pulled wagon to Winston Salem 25 miles away! This trip was a highlight in her young life and she worshipped her cousin, Jesse, for his willingness to take her on this great adventure. Her first child, Jessie Gordon, would be named after him.
Audrey was an avid reader from an early age and she wrote some short stories and poems. She attended teacher’s school after her high school graduation and taught school in a one room school house (Black Mountain School on Old Mountain Road) for grades first through seventh. She taught in the 1923-24 years and drove to school in a Model T Ford which often got stuck in the mud. Sometimes, in inclement weather, her father would take her in a mule-drawn surrey.
Audrey married Arthur Eugene "Gene" Gordon and they had four children. They would later move to Lexington, NC, where Gene would own and run the local Ford car dealership there (Gordon Motors). She parted ways with Gene and made a living by renting property she acquired. She worked very hard keeping things in order at multiple properties in Lexington and Danbury, NC. She could fix plumbing, hammer shingles, and fix a car problem in a single afternoon. She was a very independent woman and didn’t mind entertaining herself. She was a great mother and grandmother. Her children and their families were the center of her life.

Source: (Name)
Title: S68 Internet
Note: S68 Internet. Aug 29 2006 Glen Gordon

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 19 SEP 2000

Reference: 18567

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Gordon, Arthur Eugene "GENE" (b. 16 APR 1899, d. 26 DEC 1967)

Note: The Gordon Family moved from Pilot Mountain, NC to Lexington, NC in 1942 so Gene (Arthur Eugene Gordon was called Gene) could own and run Lexington Motors - the local Ford car dealership through the 1940s and 1950s.

Source: (Name)
Title: S68 Internet
Note: S68 Internet. Aug 29 2006 Glen Gordon

Death: 26 DEC 1967

Reference: 18568

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Denney, Verna Viola (b. 18 AUG 1907, d. 28 MAY 2003)

Note: Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 5/30/2003.
DANBURY - Mrs. Verna Viola Denny Scott, 95, formerly of Independence Village, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Surry County to Leonard and Martha Key Denny. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Earlier in her life she taught school, and was an avid bridge player.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph J. Scott in 1983; and her daughter, Nancy Scott Shumate in 1982. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Southern and husband Bill of Walnut Cove; five grandchildren, Wic Southern and wife Mary Ann, and Ronnie Southern and wife Paula, all of Walnut Cove and Scott Southern and wife Rosemary of Plano, Texas, and Charlie Shumate and Sam Shumate, both of Charlotte; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and a sister,
Polly Walker of Pilot Mountain. A 2 p. m. grave side service will be
Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Pinnacle Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Scott will
lie in state at Burroughs Funeral Home until service time and the family
will receive friends at her daughter's home.

Verna Viola Denny Scott
After Verna finished high school she went to a teachers school in Walnut Cove, NC, where she taught school in a one room school house for several years. The school was located in the Hartman Community in Stokes County. She married Ralph Scott, a five term member of Congress (1956-1966), and lived for years in Danbury, NC. Being the wife of a congressman made her life a very busy, social one with many challenges and events to deal with on a daily basis. After Verna had two daughters she made the time and found the energy to go back to school at Appalachia University, NC, to obtain her education degree. Verna loved to play bridge and was quite good at the game.

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 28 MAY 2003 Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC (Forsyth Medical Center)

Burial: 31 MAY 2003 Pinnacle Baptist Church Cemetery

Reference: 18569

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Scott, Ralph James (b. 15 OCT 1905, d. 5 AUG 1983)

Note: Scott, Ralph James (1905-1983) — of Danbury, Stokes County, N.C. Born near Pinnacle, Surry County, N.C., October 15, 1905. Son of Samuel Martin Scott and Daisy (Cook) Scott; married, November 30, 1929, to Verna Viola Denny. Democrat. Chair of Stokes County Democratic Party, 1935; member of North Carolina state house of representatives, 1936-37; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 5th District, 1957-67. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Moose. Died in Danbury, Stokes County, N.C., August 5, 1983. Interment at Pinnacle Baptist Church Cemetery, Pinnacle, N.C.

Source: (Name)
Title: S68 Internet
Note: S68 Internet. Input from Glen Gordon Nov 9, 2006

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 5 AUG 1983 Danbury, Stokes County, NC

Reference: 18570

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Denney, Phillip Walton "PHIL" (b. 21 AUG 1910, d. 5 AUG 1985)

Note: Phil was an insurance agent. His last residence was Pinnacle, Stokes County, NC

Philip Walton Denny
Phil was a good, looking sharp-dressing man (as per his niece Jessie Gordon!). He attended High Point College and played on the golf team there. He most often wore knickers pants much like the recent golfer, Payne Stewart, used. Phil played golf for many decades and loved to be on the "course"! Phil and his first wife had beautiful voices and sang together during many social occasions. They often sang at church and in night clubs while they lived in Winston Salem. Phil had a successful insurance agency for many years while maintaining a wonderful marriage with his second wife, Lunda, in which they were blessed with four sons.

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 5 AUG 1985

Reference: 18571

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Futrell, Mary Frances (b. 14 APR 1913, d. 13 JAN 1976)

Source: (Name)
Title: S322 Rootsweb World Connect Misc Info "L. HOLDEN"
Media: Book
Note: S322 Rootsweb World Connect Misc Info. "javadene"

Death: 13 JAN 1976 Washington, DC

Reference: 18572

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Coleman, Lunda Lois (b. 11 DEC 1926, d. 6 JAN 1999)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S113-1 Information Provided By Ned Lankford
Media: Book

Death: 6 JAN 1999 Davis Columbia Medical Center, Statesville, Iredell County, NC

Burial: 9 JAN 1999 Pilot Mountain Cemetery, Pilot Mountain, NC

Reference: 18573

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Denney, Lucy Ellen "SALLY" (b. 6 MAR 1918, d. 7 JAN 1971)

Note: She may have used SALLY as a nickname

Lucy Ellen "Sally" Denny Rainer
Sally went to nursing school and received an RN certificate during World War II (the big one, you know) and promptly joined the army as a nurse. She received all her shots and shopped for all her toiletries to take overseas to serve her country. Right before she was to ship out the war was declared over. She left the army and went to College University of NC and graduated with a degree in social work. She married and moved to Chicago and became a social worker there.
Sally married Bob Rainer and had some interesting travel adventures. Bob was the brother to Luise Rainer, a famous movie star that won several academy awards. On one trip Sally and Bob went to London to visit Luise. On that trip she saw Bob and Luise play polo with Prince Philip!

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Source: (Death)
Title: S68 Internet
Note: S68 Internet. Input from Glen Gordon Nov 9, 2006

Death: 7 JAN 1971

Reference: 18574

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Ranier, Robert F. (b. --Not Shown--)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Reference: 18575

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Denney, Polly Anna (b. 10 NOV 1921, d. 5 DEC 2003)

Note: Last known residing at Pilot Mountain, NC in 2003

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on
12/7/2003.
PILOT MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Pollyanna Denny Walker, 82,
passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at her son's
home in Pfafftown. She was born Nov. 10, 1921, in
Surry County to Leonard Denny and Martha Denny.
She was a retired waitress and a member of the
baptist faith. Mrs. Walker is survived by a son
and daughter-in-law, Donald L. and Carole Walker
of Pfafftown; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Walker
of Pilot Mountain; a grandson, Forrest Walker of
Pilot Mountain; a granddaughter, Tara Smitherman
and her husband Nick of East Bend; and two
great-granddaughters, Cierra Smitherman and
Abigail Rae Smitherman of East Bend. In addition
to her parents, Mrs. Walker was preceded in death
by a son, Wayne Gray Walker. The funeral service
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at
Cox-Needham Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev.
Troy Phillips, the Rev. Zeno Groce and Pastor Tim
Gammons officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to
9 p.m. today, Dec. 7, at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Pilot Mountain City Cemetery.
The family would like to express a special thanks
to Hospice of Winston-Salem. Cox-Needham Funeral
Home in Pilot Mountain is serving the Walker
family.

Wayne Gary Walker was born Dec 5, 1940, and died
Nov 17, 1999. (proven according to SSDI).

Polly Anna Denny Walker
Polly was a very strong independent person and essentially raised two boys by herself. She had to take many, many different jobs over the years to make ends meet. She had a wonderful talent in her ability to make beautiful quilts. She could crochet flawless afghans, too. She sold them from her neat home and tidy yard. Polly liked doing puzzles and painting by numbers. She enjoyed being alone and entertaining herself. She and her two boys were a very close-knit family.

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Death)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 5 DEC 2003 Pfafftown, Forsyth County, NC

Burial: Pilot Mountain City Cemetery, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, NC

Reference: 18576

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Walker, Wilbur Lester (b. 5 MAY 1919, d. 6 MAY 1984)

Source: (Name)
Title: S68 Internet
Note: S68 Internet. Input from Glen Gordon Nov 9, 2006

Death: 6 MAY 1984 Illinois Veterans Hospital

Reference: 18577

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Covington, Madge Miller (b. 2 MAY 1925, d. 9 OCT 2006)

Note: Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 10/11/2006.
PILOT MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Madge Covington Denny, 81, of 1611 N.C. Highway 268,
Pilot Mountain, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. She
was born May 2, 1925, in Stokes County to the late Carl Raymond and Bertha
Bullington Covington. Mrs. Denny was retired from Amos and Smith Hosiery and
was a member of Whitaker Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to her
parents, Mrs. Denny was preceded in death by her husband, Clay W. Denny Sr.
Surviving are daughters and son-in-law Billie Denny Needham and husband
Jerry of Geneva, Ill., and Victoria Denny of Pilot Mountain; son Clay
Whitaker Denny Jr. of Pilot Mountain; grandchildren Jennifer Needham, Kevin
Needham and Cortni Denny; great-grandchildren Andrew Robinson and Isabella
Needham; sisters and brother-in-law Jane Needham and husband Bill of Mount
Airy and Sue Mae Lackey of Pilot Mountain; nephews Bill Needham and Doug
Needham; and special friend Ricky Hall. A memorial service will be conducted
at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at Whitaker Chapel United Methodist Church, with
the Rev. David Raiford officiating. The family will receive friends at the
church immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Whitaker Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o J.W.
Denny, 257 Burge Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043. The family is being served by
Howell-Nelson Funeral Service of Pilot Mountain.

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 9 OCT 2006 Winston-Salem, NC (Forsyth Medical Center)

Reference: 18580

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Taylor, Opal (b. --Not Shown--)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Reference: 18581

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McKinney, Gertrude Mae (b. 10 OCT 1903, d. 3 DEC 1983)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Burial)
Title: S113-1 Information Provided By Ned Lankford
Media: Book

Death: 3 DEC 1983 Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC

Burial: DEC 1983 Pinnacle View Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry County, NC

Reference: 18582

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McKinney, Connie Beatrice (b. 7 APR 1906, d. 2 JUN 1906)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Burial)
Title: S17-1 Tombstone Data

Death: 2 JUN 1906 Surry County, NC

Burial: JUN 1906 Byrd Denney Cemetery, Burge Road, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, NC

Reference: 18583

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McKinney, R. Wrenn (b. 2 NOV 1909, d. 15 JAN 1986)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Burial)
Title: S113-1 Information Provided By Ned Lankford
Media: Book

Death: 15 JAN 1986 SC

Burial: ABT 18 JAN 1986 Pinnacle View Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry County, NC

Reference: 18584

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Danley, Hazel (b. 23 AUG 1920, d. 21 MAY 1972)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S113-1 Information Provided By Ned Lankford
Media: Book

Source: (Death)
Title: S82 Death Certificate
Media: Book
Note: S82 Death Certificate. Hers

Death: 21 MAY 1972 Pinnacle, Surry County, NC

Burial: ABT 23 MAY 1972 Pinnacle View Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry County, NC

Reference: 18585

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McKinney, Ronnie Inez (b. 12 JUL 1912, d. 23 APR 1997)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Death)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 23 APR 1997 Greensboro, Guilford County, NC

Reference: 18586

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Frye, Howard Lee (b. 12 AUG 1903, d. 7 SEP 1993)

Source: (Name)
Title: S113 Data From Ned Lankford on the Internet
Media: Book

Source: (Birth)
Title: S442 Data Provided By James Wright

Death: 7 SEP 1993 Greensboro, Guilford County, NC

Reference: 18587