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     Roy Smith Wright was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 6, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Louise Virginia Compton on December 19, 1952 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^9,10 Roy Smith Wright died on March 2, 2015 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁴ He Roy Smith Wright, 84, of Callaway, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Graveside Services will be at Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on March 8, 2015.⁴

     J. Bennie Wright was buried at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery, Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁸ His Social Security Number was 230-44-5191.¹² He was born on June 8, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,8,5,6 He married Geneva L. Garrett on April 30, 1961.⁸ J. Bennie Wright died on January 13, 2001 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^12,8,6,13 He J.B. Wright, 64, of Oak St., Cornelius died Saturday, January 13, 2001 at University Hospital, Charlotte. He was born June 8, 1936 in Rocky Mount, VA and was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Wright and Alian Hall Frith. He was a retired mechanic with Amri Steel. He was preceded in death by sons, Roger William Wright and Paul Edward and by a brother, Ernest Wright. His wife, Geneva Garrett Wright whom he married April 30, 1961, survives him. He is also survived by daughter, Mary Wright Thomas and husband, Greg of Mooresville; brothers, Roby, Paul and Coy Wright of Rocky Mount, VA, Reid Wright of Rockingham, NC and Fred Wright of Mooresville; sisters, Jean Lovingood of Davidson, Myrtle Midkiff of Rocky Mount, VA and Betty Midkiff of Ferrum, VA; and grandchildren, Tiffany Thomas, Brandon Thomas, Tabitha Wright and Roger Wright. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Community Cemetery. on January 14, 2001.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-2505.¹⁰ Walter Reed Wright was buried at Richmond County Memorial Park, Rockingham, Richmond Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on November 1, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Oct 31, 1938.^10,4,6,7 He married Margaret Grace Bailey on September 11, 1960 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,5 Walter Reed Wright died on March 24, 2006 at Rockingham, Richmond Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^10,4 He Mr. Walter Reed Wright, 67, of 359 Lakeview Trail, Rockingham, N.C., died March 24, 2006, at his residence. He was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Franklin County. He was predeceased by his parents, Bennie Franklin and Alain “Ayen” Wright; brothers, Ernest Wright and J.B. Wright. Mr. Wright was employed as a card room worker in the Textile Industry by Local Mills. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Margaret G. Wright; two sons, Walter Reed Wright Jr. and Bennie F. Wright, of Rockingham, N.C; one daughter, Paula Jean Barnhill of Rockingham, N.C; four brothers, Roy Wright, Coy Wright and Paul Wright, all of Rocky Mount, and Fred Wright of Morrisville, N.C., three sisters, Betty Midkiff of Ferrum, Myrtle Midkiff of Waynesboro, and Jean Lovingood of Davidson, N.C; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Richmond County Memorial Park. on March 26, 2006.⁴

     Fred Crockett Wright Fred Crockett Wright, 78, of Mooresville, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1941 in Rocky Mount, VA, to the late Ben Wright and Alian Hall Wright Frith. Mr. Wright was owner and operator of Wright’s Properties and was retired from Foamex in Cornelius, NC after 34 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #176 in Cornelius. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Midkiff and Myrtle Midkiff; brothers, Earnest, Reed, JB, Roy, and Paul Wright; and grandson, John. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Nation Wright; sons, Fred Wright (Denise), Johnny Wright; daughter, Brenda Figaro (Vincent); stepdaughter, Tammy Powell (Gabe); sister, Jean Lovingood; brother, Coy Wright (Mattie); brother-in-law, Troy Midkiff; sisters-in-law, Geneva Wright and Margaret Wright; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery in Cornelius.⁴ He was buried at Mount Zion Community Cemetery, Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,5 He was born on March 31, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Billie Lorine Hobbs on May 10, 1960 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Fred Crockett Wright and Billie Lorine Hobbs were divorced on March 14, 1977 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹¹ Fred Crockett Wright married Linda Faye Nation on July 30, 1979.⁵ Fred Crockett Wright died on June 23, 2019 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^4,5

     Coy Sam Wright Coy Sam Wright, March 2, 1943 - July 2, 2022. Coy Wright age 79 of Callaway gained his wings on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was born on March 2, 1943 a son of the late Benny F. and Alian Frith Wright. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Fred, Roy, Paul, Ernest, Reed, and J.B; two sisters, Betty and Myrtle. Coy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mattie Wright; sister, Jean Lovinggood; two daughters, Melissa Smith (Jason), and Rachel Mellott (Walter); four grandsons, Anthony, Cory, Ryan Smith and Dakota Mellott.³ He was born on March 2, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Mattie Unknown circa 1978.³ Coy Sam Wright died on July 2, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.³

     Paul Henry Wright was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 27, 1950 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² He died on May 14, 2015 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.³ He Paul Henry Wright, 65, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Alian Wright; sister, Betty Midkiff; and brothers, Ernest, Roy, J.B., and Reed Wright. Surviving are his brothers, Coy and Fred Wright; sisters, Jean Lovingood and Myrtle Midkiff; brothers-in-law, Troy Midkiff and Carl Lovingood; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on May 15, 2015.³

     Myrtle Frances Wright Myrtle Frances Wright Midkiff, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was born September 6, 1934 a daughter of the late Ben and Alian Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Midkiff; son, Calvin Midkiff; one great-grandchild; and siblings, Ernest, J.B., Reed, Paul, Betty, and Roy Wright. Surviving are her son, Kaley Midkiff; grandsons, K.C. and Calvin; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Fred, Jean, Coy Wright; and dear friend, Susan Rose. Graveside services will be held at Franklin Clearview Cemetery.⁸ She was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on September 6, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,11,8 As of January 26, 1952,her married name was Midkiff.⁶ She married Clifford Midkiff on January 26, 1952 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^6,11,8 Myrtle Frances Wright died on August 28, 2018 at Virginia at age 83.⁸

     Clifford Midkiff was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-46-5071.⁵ He was born on May 11, 1927 at Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Myrtle Frances Wright, daughter of Bennie Franklin Wright and Alian Emely Hall, on January 26, 1952 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,6 Clifford Midkiff died on February 9, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,7,3 He MIDKIFF, Clifford, 65, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1993 in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Midkiff is survived by his wife, Myrtle F. Midkiff, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kaley and Kathy Midkiff, Calvin and Sheila Midkiff; his mother, Mrs. Eula Midkiff; two brothers, Alton Midkiff and Raymond Midkiff; one sister, Mrs. Vera Wagner; also surviving are two grandchildren, Calvin Glenn Midkiff, K.C. Midkiff, all of Ferrum. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on February 10, 1993.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-60-6351.⁸ Betty Marie Wright was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9 She was born on April 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,9 As of September 23, 1961,her married name was Midkiff.³ She married Troy Omedell Midkiff on September 23, 1961 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Betty Marie Wright died on May 28, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,8,10,9 She Betty Marie Midkiff, 66, of Ferrum, died Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was born April 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Bennie Wright and Alian Wright Frith. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Harry Frith; and brothers, Ernest, J.B. and Reed Wright. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Troy Midkiff; son, Chester Midkiff and fiance, Laurie Basham; brothers, Roy, Coy (Maddie), Fred (Linda), Paul Wright; sisters, Myrtle Midkiff, Jean (Carl) Lovingood; mother-in-law, Ethel Midkiff; special cousin, Maggie Robertson; special friends, Dot Underwood and Edith Mae Jarrett; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and friend to all she met. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery. on May 29, 2011.²

     Carl Lee Lovingood Carl Lee Lovingood, 68, of Davidson, NC passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Carl was born July 10, 1947 in Mooresville, NC to the late Fred and Lucine Anderson Lovingood. Carl was a painter for Duke Power for many years. Carl leaves to cherish his memory, his loving family; wife, Jean Wright Lovingood; daughter, Vickie Edwards and her husband Rodney; son, Wayne Lovingood; granddaughters, Emily Maines and her husband Preston, Cristy Lovingood, Stacy Lovingood; brother, Roger Lovingood. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery, Davidson, NC.³ He was buried at Mimosa Cemetery, Davidson, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.³ He married Eunice Jean Wright, daughter of Bennie Franklin Wright and Alian Emely Hall.^1,4,3 Carl Lee Lovingood was born on July 10, 1947 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He died on November 16, 2015 at Davidson, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 68.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-66-2326.⁷ Doris Ann Sink was buried at Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pittsville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,3 She was born on September 6, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,8,3,4,5 As of May 7, 1966,her married name was Chitwood.⁹ She married Donnie Lee Chitwood on May 7, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ As of December 15, 1973,her married name was Hodges.⁴ Doris Ann Sink married Curtis Hodges on December 15, 1973 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Doris Ann Sink and Curtis Hodges were divorced on March 6, 1975.⁴ As of January 2, 1979,her married name was Pickeral.⁴ Doris Ann Sink married Kenneth Wayne Pickeral on January 2, 1979 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,10 Doris Ann Sink died on March 8, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37; Stabbed to death. Her gravestone has a death date of Mar 5, 1984.^8,3