Albert Benjamin Powell

ID# 21001, b. 1 January 1927, d. 13 May 1995
Father*Lewis Albert Powell b. 9 Jan 1900, d. 27 May 1967
Mother*Lessie Anna Whisenant b. 30 Sep 1901, d. 6 Apr 1963
Birth*Albert Benjamin Powell was born on 1 January 1927 in Burke Co., NC; He married Ursula Lou Nancy Duckworth.1 
Death*He died on 13 May 1995 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 68. 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Robert Eugene Powell

ID# 21002, b. 14 October 1928, d. 12 August 2014
Father*Lewis Albert Powell b. 9 Jan 1900, d. 27 May 1967
Mother*Lessie Anna Whisenant b. 30 Sep 1901, d. 6 Apr 1963
Birth*Robert Eugene Powell was born on 14 October 1928 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 12 August 2014 in NC at age 85.2 
Residence* In July 2010 Robert lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; His wife is Huse Clark. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Minnie Ethel Powell

ID# 21005, b. 4 April 1935, d. 26 August 2002
Father*Lewis Albert Powell b. 9 Jan 1900, d. 27 May 1967
Mother*Lessie Anna Whisenant b. 30 Sep 1901, d. 6 Apr 1963
Birth*Minnie Ethel Powell was born on 4 April 1935 in Burke Co., NC; He married Arnold Lee Mcgee on 27 Jun 1952.1 
Death*She died on 26 August 2002 in Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 67. 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Bennett Powell

ID# 21011, b. 19 February 1938, d. 27 January 1974
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Bennett Powell was born on 19 February 1938 in Burke Co., NC; He married Glenda Crump.1,2 
Death*He died on 27 January 1974 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 35; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Linville U.M.C. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.786389,-81.843611.2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Camron Luther Powell

ID# 21012, b. 18 June 1923, d. 16 August 1964
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Camron Luther Powell was born on 18 June 1923 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 16 August 1964 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 41; married.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Garmon Coolidge Powell

ID# 21013, b. 8 November 1924, d. 16 July 1983
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Garmon Coolidge Powell was born on 8 November 1924.1 
Death*He died on 16 July 1983 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58.1 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Vernon Jackson Powell

ID# 21014, b. 24 September 1927, d. 22 November 1973
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Vernon Jackson Powell was born on 24 September 1927 in Burke Co., NC; He married Shirley Ann Fox.1,2 
Death*He died on 22 November 1973 in Oteen, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 46; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Linville U.M.C. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.786389,-81.843611.2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Ervin Powell

ID# 21015, b. 7 March 1930, d. 27 December 2002
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Ervin Powell was born on 7 March 1930 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 December 2002 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 72. 
Burial*He was buried in Linville U.M.C. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.786389,-81.843611. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Thomas Guy Powell

ID# 21016, b. 25 March 1932, d. 21 January 1997
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Thomas Guy Powell was born on 25 March 1932 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 21 January 1997 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 64. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Jessie Ray Powell

ID# 21017, b. 9 December 1935, d. 24 July 1974
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Jessie Ray Powell was born on 9 December 1935 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 July 1974 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 38; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Linville U.M.C. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.786389,-81.843611.2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Macie Jean Powell

ID# 21018, b. 5 May 1941, d. 2 August 2004
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Macie Jean Powell was born on 5 May 1941 in Burke Co., NC; She married Clarence A. Keller.1 
Death*She died on 2 August 2004 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.2 
Residence* In 2002 Macie lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Leonard David Powell

ID# 21019, b. 4 August 1943, d. 7 September 2002
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Leonard David Powell was born on 4 August 1943 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 7 September 2002 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 59. 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Franklin Roosevelt Powell

ID# 21020, b. 2 November 1934, d. 4 January 1935
Father*Jessie Elmer Powell b. 9 May 1898, d. 22 Dec 1956
Mother*Alice Mary Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1903, d. 12 Jan 1994
Birth*Franklin Roosevelt Powell was born on 2 November 1934 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 4 January 1935 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Fulton Sheppard

ID# 21021, b. 2 March 1882, d. 3 January 1938
Father*William R. Sheppard b. Dec 1844, d. 1902
Mother*Amanda Adeline Whisonant b. 12 Nov 1854, d. 22 Mar 1888
Birth*William Fulton Sheppard was born on 2 March 1882 in NC. 
Death*He died on 3 January 1938 at age 55. 
Census*William Fulton Sheppard appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 18, single, living with father. 

Grover Cleveland Sheppard

ID# 21022, b. 29 September 1884, d. 5 October 1940
Father*William R. Sheppard b. Dec 1844, d. 1902
Mother*Amanda Adeline Whisonant b. 12 Nov 1854, d. 22 Mar 1888
Birth*Grover Cleveland Sheppard was born on 29 September 1884 in Grover, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 5 October 1940 in Anderson Co., SC, at age 56. 
Census*Grover Cleveland Sheppard appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 16, living with father. 

Luther Sheppard

ID# 21023
Father*William R. Sheppard b. Dec 1844, d. 1902
Mother*Amanda Adeline Whisonant b. 12 Nov 1854, d. 22 Mar 1888
Note*Luther Sheppard I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Robert Leon Whisenant

ID# 21029, b. 30 September 1926, d. 20 November 2011
Father*Timothy Whisenant b. 21 Dec 1884, d. 18 Dec 1968
Mother*Minnie Rebecca Miller b. 12 Dec 1883, d. 20 Sep 1958
Birth*Robert Leon Whisenant was born on 30 September 1926 in Morgan Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Barclift. 
Death*Robert Leon Whisenant died on 20 November 2011 in Hulaco, Morgan Co., AL, at age 85.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Hebron Cem., Hulaco, Morgan Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Ryans Cross Roads, Morgan Co., ALage 3
1940Ryans Cross Roads, Morgan Co., ALage 13, attending school. He has completed the 5th. grade. He resides with his parents. Note: he is incorrectly listed as Leon Gosline in this census report.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Robert Leon Whisenant began military service on 23 January 1945 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 22 November 1946.1 
Residence* In April 1999 Robert lived in Hulaco, Morgan Co., AL. 

Family 1

Mary Barclift b. 5 April 1930, d. 15 March 1995
Marriage*He married Mary Barclift. 
Children
  • Susan Whisenant
  • James Robert Whisenant

Family 2

Helen Wilson

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Troy Otto Whisenant

ID# 21031, b. 7 May 1928, d. 19 November 1999
Father*Benjamin Frank Whisenant b. 5 May 1896, d. 24 Jul 1960
Mother*Lizzie Donahoo b. 25 Dec 1896, d. 4 Feb 1974
Birth*Troy Otto Whisenant was born on 7 May 1928 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Edna Louise Gobble. 
Death*Troy Otto Whisenant died on 19 November 1999 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 71.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Decatur, Morgan Co., ALage 1 yr., 11 months
1940Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 11, attending school, completed 5th. grade. He resides with his mother.
Note*Troy Otto Whisenant Two sons: Gary & Keith Whisenant. 
Obituary*

Family

Edna Louise Gobble b. 2 December 1929, d. 7 March 1998
Marriage*He married Edna Louise Gobble. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

George Thomas Hentorne

ID# 21032, b. 7 October 1881, d. 7 June 1950
Birth*George Thomas Hentorne was born on 7 October 1881 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Cora Ellen Whisenhunt, daughter of Hamilton Wasson Whisenhunt and Dora Alice Yandell. 
Death*George Thomas Hentorne died on 7 June 1950 in AR at age 68. 
Burial*He was buried in Coker Cem., Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, 34.280556,-93.499167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Clark, Pike Co., ARage 38, md.
1930Clark, Pike Co., ARage 49, md., 1st. md. age 20.

Family

Cora Ellen Whisenhunt b. 14 December 1893, d. 27 January 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Jessie Thomas Sutton

ID# 21033, b. 12 December 1881, d. 19 June 1957
Birth*Jessie Thomas Sutton was born on 12 December 1881 in AR. 
Marriage*He married Permela Luda Irene Whisenhunt, daughter of Hamilton Wasson Whisenhunt and Dora Alice Yandell, on 15 September 1915 in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Death*Jessie Thomas Sutton died on 19 June 1957 at age 75. 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Clark, Pike Co., ARage 45, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 30
1940Clark, Pike Co., ARage 56, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer, and rents a farmhouse for $2.

Family

Permela Luda Irene Whisenhunt b. 10 February 1898, d. June 1977
Children

Lois B. Jones

ID# 21045, b. 1 September 1924, d. 30 January 2000
Birth*Lois B. Jones was born on 1 September 1924.1 
Marriage*She married Melvin Lee Whisenant, son of Floyd Lee Whisenant and Myrtle Caroline Lewis. 
Death*Lois B. Jones died on 30 January 2000 in Monterey Co., CA, at age 75.1 

Family

Melvin Lee Whisenant b. 6 June 1923, d. 12 December 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Earle D. Myers

ID# 21046, b. 29 October 1941, d. 9 October 2004
Birth*Earle D. Myers was born on 29 October 1941.1 
Marriage*He married Patricia Lee Whisenant, daughter of Melvin Lee Whisenant and Lois B. Jones, on 6 June 1987 in CA.2 
Death*Earle D. Myers died on 9 October 2004 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM, at age 62.1 

Family

Patricia Lee Whisenant b. 27 June 1942, d. 20 September 2013

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.

James Leroy Whisenhunt

ID# 21050, b. 12 May 1931, d. 28 February 2015
Father*John William Whisenhunt b. 15 Aug 1902, d. 1 Nov 1977
Mother*Erma Irene Saxton b. 29 Sep 1911, d. 11 Sep 1995
Birth*James Leroy Whisenhunt was born on 12 May 1931 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Beatrice Wright. 
Death*James Leroy Whisenhunt died on 28 February 2015 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, at age 83.2 
Burial*He was buried in Sand Flat Cem., Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Obituary* 
Name Variation James Leroy Whisenhunt was also known as Buddy. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Van Zandt Co., TX, age 8, completed the 4th. grade. 
Residence* In March 2000 James lived in Fruitvale, Van Zandt Co., TX. 

Family

Mary Beatrice Wright b. 28 June 1934, d. 20 March 2006
Marriage*He married Mary Beatrice Wright. 
Children
  • Brenda Joyce Whisenhunt
  • James Leroy Whisenhunt Jr.
  • Kimbra S'Ann Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.