Florence Penley1,2

F, b. circa 1905
FatherWilliam Ellis "Will" Penley1,2 b. July 8, 1884, d. October 22, 1957
MotherSue Angeline Todd1,2 b. August 20, 1884, d. July 8, 1951
     Florence Penley was born circa 1905 at North Carolina.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 289, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1920Dwelling 41, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Parilee Penley1,2

F, b. September 11, 1908, d. September 14, 1991
FatherWilliam Ellis "Will" Penley3,1 b. July 8, 1884, d. October 22, 1957
MotherSue Angeline Todd3,1 b. August 20, 1884, d. July 8, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 242-11-3523.4 Parilee Penley was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 Her married name was Wilson.6 She married John Alexander Wilson.6,5 Parilee Penley was born on September 11, 1908 at North Carolina.2,4,5 She died on September 14, 1991 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 83.4,2,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 289, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina3
1920Dwelling 41, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1

Family

John Alexander Wilson b. January 16, 1903, d. July 9, 1985
Marriage*Parilee Penley married John Alexander Wilson.6,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Wilson, Jr. death certificate.

Juanita Faye Penley1,2,3,4

F, b. March 9, 1918, d. December 30, 1994
FatherWilliam Ellis "Will" Penley1,2 b. July 8, 1884, d. October 22, 1957
MotherSue Angeline Todd1,2 b. August 20, 1884, d. July 8, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 237-13-7401.5 Juanita Faye Penley was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6 Her married name was Sexton.3 She married Vernon Usher Sexton Sr.7 Juanita Faye Penley was born on March 9, 1918 at North Carolina.1,4,5,6 She died on December 30, 1994 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.5,4,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 182, District 32, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Family

Vernon Usher Sexton Sr. b. March 30, 1914, d. February 25, 1995
Marriage*Juanita Faye Penley married Vernon Usher Sexton Sr.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Vernon Usher Sexton, Jr. obituary in the Sep 4, 2006 edition.

John Alexander Wilson1,2

M, b. January 16, 1903, d. July 9, 1985
     John Alexander Wilson was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2 He married Parilee Penley, daughter of William Ellis "Will" Penley and Sue Angeline Todd.1,2 John Alexander Wilson was born on January 16, 1903 at North Carolina.2 He died on July 9, 1985 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 82.2

Family

Parilee Penley b. September 11, 1908, d. September 14, 1991
Marriage*He married Parilee Penley, daughter of William Ellis "Will" Penley and Sue Angeline Todd.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Wilson, Jr. death certificate.
  2. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/

John Wilson Jr.1

M, b. March 13, 1926, d. February 7, 1961
FatherJohn Alexander Wilson1 b. January 16, 1903, d. July 9, 1985
MotherParilee Penley1 b. September 11, 1908, d. September 14, 1991
     John Wilson Jr. was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 His Social Security Number was 240-50-6948.1 He married Dorothenna Unknown.1 John Wilson Jr. was born on March 13, 1926 at North Carolina.1 He died on February 7, 1961 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 34.1

Family

Dorothenna Unknown
Marriage*He married Dorothenna Unknown.1 

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Wilson, Jr. death certificate.

Vernon Usher Sexton Sr.1,2

M, b. March 30, 1914, d. February 25, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 240-05-0861.3 Vernon Usher Sexton Sr. married Juanita Faye Penley, daughter of William Ellis "Will" Penley and Sue Angeline Todd.1 Vernon Usher Sexton Sr. was born on March 30, 1914.3,2 He died on February 25, 1995 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 80.3,2

Family

Juanita Faye Penley b. March 9, 1918, d. December 30, 1994
Marriage*He married Juanita Faye Penley, daughter of William Ellis "Will" Penley and Sue Angeline Todd.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Vernon Usher Sexton, Jr. obituary in the Sep 4, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Vernon Usher "Bud" Sexton Jr.1,2,3

M, b. July 19, 1943, d. September 1, 2006
FatherVernon Usher Sexton Sr.1,2 b. March 30, 1914, d. February 25, 1995
MotherJuanita Faye Penley1 b. March 9, 1918, d. December 30, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 246-64-3798.4 Vernon Usher "Bud" Sexton Jr. was buried at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 962 Old US 70 Highway, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on July 19, 1943 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4,2,3 He married Betty Wiggins circa 1973.1 Vernon Usher "Bud" Sexton Jr. died on September 1, 2006 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 63.1,4,3 He Asheville - Vernon Bud Usher Sexton Jr., 63, of Asheville, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Vernon U. Sexton Sr. and Faye Penley Sexton. He attended A.C. Reynolds High School and served in the U.S. Marines. He was a carpenter and also a brick and block mason. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Betty Wiggins Sexton; four daughters, Pfc. Angel Sexton of Asheville, Crystal Sexton of Asheville, Gelinda Shipman of Hendersonville and Belinda of Greenville, S.C; son, Chuck Sexton of Hammond, La; four sisters, Peggy Wingo, JoAnn Ingle and Cindy Amiot, all of Asheville and Beckie Massie of Brevard; brother, Rodney Sexton of Asheville; four grandchildren, Travis Sexton, Felicia and Matthew Sircey and Morgan Shipman; greatgrandson, Lucas Sircey. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Alf Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. Asheville Mortuary Services is caring for the Sexton family. on September 4, 2006.1

Family

Betty Wiggins
Marriage*He married Betty Wiggins circa 1973.1 
Children
  • Angel Sexton1
  • Crystal Sexton1
  • Chuck R. Sexton1
  • Belinda Ann Sexton1,2
  • Gelinda Ann Sexton1,2

Citations

  1. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Vernon Usher Sexton, Jr. obituary in the Sep 4, 2006 edition.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S5411] Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doyce Arthur Todd Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 28, 1911, d. April 1, 1990
FatherMack Arthur Todd1,8,9,7 b. May 28, 1886, d. July 9, 1928
MotherIda Elizabeth "Lizzie" Creasman1,2,8,9,10,7 b. June 22, 1888, d. June 23, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 239-05-2423.11 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4,7 He married Alda Unknown.5 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. was born on June 28, 1911 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.11,3,4 He married Georgia Elizabeth McTindal on May 19, 1933 at Georgia.12,13 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. and Georgia Elizabeth McTindal were divorced on October 19, 1970 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.5 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. and Alda Unknown were divorced on June 10, 1974 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. married Bobbie Rea Crook in 1975 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.13,6 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. and Bobbie Rea Crook were divorced on February 23, 1979 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. died on April 1, 1990 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 78.11,3,4,7 He Graveside services for Doyce Arthur Todd Sr., 78., of Bartlett Arms Apts., 121 Bartlett St., who died Sunday in an Asheville rest home, will be at 11 a.m. Tueaday in Gashes Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Steve Harris will officiate. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he had worked as a foreman in quallty control with Sayles Biltmore Bleacheries. He retired from Buncombe County Board of Education maintenance department, after eight years of service. He was a son of the late Mack Arthur and Ida Elizabeth Creasman Todd. Surviving are two sons, Ray Edward Todd and Doyce Arthur Todd Jr. of Fatrview; seven sisters, Mary Crawford, Lucy Cole, Alma Cox, Martha Fulgum, Lillan Taylor and Lola Powers of Asheville, Clara Jones of Texas; three brothers, George A. Todd of Weaverville, H. Edwin Todd of Hendersonville and Mack Todd of Asheville; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. on April 3, 1990.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 29, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 144, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 403, District 11-53A, Oakley, Buncombe Co., North Carolina14

Occupation

1930Plaining mill laborer2
1940Textile worker14

Family 1

Alda Unknown
Marriage*Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. married Alda Unknown.5 
Divorce* Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. and Alda Unknown were divorced on June 10, 1974 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 

Family 2

Georgia Elizabeth McTindal b. January 17, 1918, d. April 30, 2010
Marriage*Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. married Georgia Elizabeth McTindal on May 19, 1933 at Georgia.12,13 
Divorce* Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. and Georgia Elizabeth McTindal were divorced on October 19, 1970 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.5 
Children

Family 3

Bobbie Rea Crook
Marriage*Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. married Bobbie Rea Crook in 1975 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.13,6 
Divorce* Doyce Arthur Todd Sr. and Bobbie Rea Crook were divorced on February 23, 1979 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
  6. [S5414] South Carolina Probate Court. Marriage License. County of Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, Marriage License Index, 1910-2010.
  7. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Doyce Arthur Todd, Sr. obituary in the Apr 3, 1990 edition.
  8. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clara Viola Todd Jones obituary in the Jan 9, 2004 edition.
  9. [S6967] Anders-Rice Funeral Home, online http://www.andersrice.com, From the Lillian Virginia Todd Taylor obituary.
  10. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Ida Elizabeth Todd obituary in the Jun 24, 1971 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Larry O'Neil Todd death certificate.
  13. [S6969] Todd Family, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/109229838/person/200072907745/facts
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Doyce A. Todd, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2007 edition.
  16. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  17. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Ray Edward Todd obituary in the Oct 9, 1992 edition.
  18. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Georgia Elizabeth Todd obituary in the May 1, 2010 edition.

Alma Theodore Todd1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 9, 1913, d. March 12, 1992
FatherMack Arthur Todd1,6,7,8,4 b. May 28, 1886, d. July 9, 1928
MotherIda Elizabeth "Lizzie" Creasman1,2,6,7,9,8,4 b. June 22, 1888, d. June 23, 1971
     Alma Theodore Todd was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.10,4 Her Social Security Number was 239-03-7603.11 She was born on April 9, 1913 at North Carolina.3,11,10 As of May 23, 1931,her married name was Cox.5 She married Audrey Mark Cox on May 23, 1931 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.10,4,5 Alma Theodore Todd died on March 12, 1992 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 78.11,3,10,4 She Alma Todd Cox, 78, of 62 Westview Ave., Asheville, died Thursday in a local hospice center. She was a daughter of the late Mack and Elizabeth Creasman Todd. She was a member of the American War Mothers. Surviving are her husband, A. Mark Cox; two sons, Mack Cox of Asheville and David Cox of Arden; three brothers, George Todd of Weaverville, Mack Todd of Asheville and Edwin Todd of Hendersonville; six sisters, Mary Crawford, Lucy Cole, Martha Fulgham, Lillian. Taylor and Lola Powers of Asheville, Clara Jones of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Reed Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a member. The Revs. Mike Stewart and G.A. McCurry will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. on March 13, 1992.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 29, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 144, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Family

Audrey Mark Cox b. March 13, 1909, d. January 4, 1998
Marriage*Alma Theodore Todd married Audrey Mark Cox on May 23, 1931 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.10,4,5 
Children
  • Mack Joseph Cox4
  • David Franklin Cox4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Alma Todd Cox obituary in the Mar 13, 1992 edition.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clara Viola Todd Jones obituary in the Jan 9, 2004 edition.
  7. [S6967] Anders-Rice Funeral Home, online http://www.andersrice.com, From the Lillian Virginia Todd Taylor obituary.
  8. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Mary Elizabeth T. Crawford obituary in the Nov 21, 1998 edition.
  9. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Ida Elizabeth Todd obituary in the Jun 24, 1971 edition.
  10. [S6965] Woodlawn Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mack Arthur Todd Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 24, 1915, d. April 27, 1998
FatherMack Arthur Todd1,5,6,7,8,9 b. May 28, 1886, d. July 9, 1928
MotherIda Elizabeth "Lizzie" Creasman1,10,5,6,7,8,9 b. June 22, 1888, d. June 23, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 239-03-4680.11 Mack Arthur Todd Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,9 He was born on March 24, 1915 at Biltmore, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.11,12,2,4,8 He married Thelma Lee Sprinkle on December 23, 1933 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.13,3 Mack Arthur Todd Jr. died on April 27, 1998 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 83.12,11,2,9 He Mack Todd Jr., 83, died Monday, April 27, 1998 at the Rickman Nursing Center. A native of Buncombe County, he attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Mack Arthur Todd Sr., and Elizabeth Creasman Todd. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Haney, a son, Douglas Todd, two daughters in infancy, and a grandson, Monty Haney. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Lee Todd; daughters, Doris Rzewnlcke of Asheville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Robert Proffitt of Asheville; son and daughter-in-law, Arnold and Pat Todd of Atlanta; daughter-in-law, Patricia Todd of Chicago; sisters, Mary Crawford, Lola Powers, Martha Fulghum, Lillian Taylor, all of Asheville, and Clara Jones of Quitman, Texas; brother, Edwin Todd of Hendersonville; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a greatgreat-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph Sexton Sr, and Jerry Young officiating. The family will receive friends Immediately following services at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Powers offlciating. on April 29, 1998.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 29, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 144, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina10

Family

Thelma Lee Sprinkle b. February 5, 1917, d. July 1, 1998
Marriage*Mack Arthur Todd Jr. married Thelma Lee Sprinkle on December 23, 1933 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.13,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6965] Woodlawn Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clara Viola Todd Jones obituary in the Jan 9, 2004 edition.
  6. [S6967] Anders-Rice Funeral Home, online http://www.andersrice.com, From the Lillian Virginia Todd Taylor obituary.
  7. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Mary Elizabeth T. Crawford obituary in the Nov 21, 1998 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Mack Todd, Jr. obituary in the Apr 29, 1998 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  13. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Virginia Todd Haney death certificate.
  14. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  15. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Nancy Todd death certificate.
  16. [S6969] Todd Family, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/109229838/person/200072907745/facts