Jimmy Whisnant

ID# 40151, b. 14 October 1959, d. 6 February 1966
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Jimmy Whisnant was born on 14 October 1959.1 
Death*He died on 6 February 1966 at age 6.1 
Burial*He was buried in Loftis Cem., Willhoit, Ozark Co., MO, 36.686944,-92.500556. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William A. Whisenhunt

ID# 40153, b. 8 October 1919, d. 22 January 1998
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William A. Whisenhunt was born on 8 October 1919 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Alma Lee Merrill. 
Death*William A. Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1998 in Alcorn Co., MS, at age 78.1 
Burial*He was buried in Corinth National Cem., Alcorn Co., MS, 34.925556,-88.510278; SP5, U.S. Army, World War II, Korea, Vietnam. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Milit-BegWilliam A. Whisenhunt began military service on 25 September 1940 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 2 August 1946. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 10 December 1952 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 31 May 1961. 

Family

Alma Lee Merrill b. 21 March 1931, d. 27 July 2015
Marriage*He married Alma Lee Merrill. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Barbara Lois Whisnant

ID# 40154, b. 1 December 1933, d. 2 February 1937
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Barbara Lois Whisnant was born on 1 December 1933.1 
Death*She died on 2 February 1937 at age 3.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Riverton, Fremont Co., WY, 43.036667,-108.436667.1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Ross Sutton1

ID# 40155, b. January 1898
Father*William W. Sutton b. Jul 1868
Mother*Julia E. Whisenant b. May 1868
Birth*Ross Sutton was born in January 1898 in AR. 
Census*Ross Sutton appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Clear Creek, Sevier Co., AR, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

M. S. [unknown]1

ID# 40156, b. 10 August 1858, d. 21 July 1901
Birth*M. S. [unknown] was born on 10 August 1858.1 
Death*She died on 21 July 1901 at age 42.1 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. 

Family

W. J. Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Rusty Wayne Whisenhunt

ID# 40162, b. 21 October 1970, d. 15 April 1971
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Rusty Wayne Whisenhunt was born on 21 October 1970.1 
Death*He died on 15 April 1971 in OK.1 
Burial*He was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Edgar Talley Whisnant

ID# 40163, b. 9 March 1884, d. 16 October 1886
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Edgar Talley Whisnant was born on 9 March 1884.1 
Death*He died on 16 October 1886 at age 2.1 
Burial*He was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary A. Whisnant

ID# 40164, b. 25 June 1855, d. 21 September 1869
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Mary A. Whisnant was born on 25 June 1855.1 
Death*She died on 21 September 1869 at age 14.1 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Clarence Gibson Putnam1

ID# 40168, b. 2 June 1917, d. 14 May 1995
Birth*Clarence Gibson Putnam was born on 2 June 1917.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Gladys Whisonant, daughter of Lloyd Thomas Whisonant and Nannie Kathrine Allen.1 
Death*Clarence Gibson Putnam died on 14 May 1995 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Elizabeth Bapt. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Sarah Gladys Whisonant b. 22 September 1918, d. 25 February 2008
Children
  • Thomas Gibson Putnam2
  • Alan Blair Putnam2

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Betty Sue McFarland

ID# 40170, b. 23 July 1930, d. 23 January 2001
Birth*Betty Sue McFarland was born on 23 July 1930 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Everett Whisnant Jr., son of John Everett Whisnant and Lucy Harrison. 
Death*Betty Sue McFarland died on 23 January 2001 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 70.2 
Burial*She was buried in Moriah Church Cem., Cleveland Co., NC. 
Obituary*

Family

John Everett Whisnant Jr. b. 10 March 1923, d. 20 February 1996
Children
  • Carolyn Rena Whisnant
  • Charles Edward Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Jane Ellen Whisnant

ID# 40171, b. 25 July 1954, d. 9 March 1967
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Jane Ellen Whisnant was born on 25 July 1954.1 
Death*She died on 9 March 1967 at age 12.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Moriah U.M. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Note*Probably the daughter of John E. Whisnant & Betty Sue McFarland. 
Note*Jane Ellen Whisnant and John Everett Whisnant Jr. Does anyone know if Jane Ellen is a daughter of John Everett Whisnant? 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lorene Virginia Whisenant

ID# 40172, b. 30 March 1921, d. 26 January 1996
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Lorene Virginia Whisenant was born on 30 March 1921 in VA.1,2 
Death*She died on 26 January 1996 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 74; white divorced, fathers last name was "Whisenant".3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain Rest Cem. Sect #5, Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.238889,-81.336667. 
Name Variation Lorene Virginia Whisenant was also known as Whisnant.4 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Adam Whisonant

ID# 40173, b. 15 May 1822, d. 5 December 1849
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Adam Whisonant was born on 15 May 1822.1 
Death*He died on 5 December 1849 at age 27.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Harmony Mem. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Note*Adam Whisonant and Adam Whisenant Could this be the same person? 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Lillian Wallace Whisnant1

ID# 40174, b. 26 October 1936, d. 2 November 1936
Father*John Garland Whisnant1 b. 4 May 1910, d. 23 Feb 1990
Mother*Ruby Jeanette Wallace1 b. 28 Apr 1914, d. 15 Jul 2000
Birth*Lillian Wallace Whisnant was born on 26 October 1936 in Cleveland Co., NC.2,3 
Death*She died on 2 November 1936.3 
Burial*She was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Frances Loretta Whisnant

ID# 40175, b. 22 August 1933, d. 16 November 1936
Father*Joseph Luther Whisnant b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 8 Mar 1991
Mother*Ida Belle Gillifan b. 2 Mar 1904, d. 3 Oct 1990
Birth*Frances Loretta Whisnant was born on 22 August 1933 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*She died on 16 November 1936 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 3.2,3,1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

David Clyde Melton1

ID# 40178, b. 9 March 1915, d. 18 March 1994
Birth*David Clyde Melton was born on 9 March 1915.1 
Marriage*He married Junie Mae Whisnant, daughter of John Marvin Whisnant and Zula Digh.1 
Death*David Clyde Melton died on 18 March 1994 at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Family

Junie Mae Whisnant b. 11 January 1921, d. 16 August 1992
Child
  • Nellie Sue Melton2

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Francis Whisnant1

ID# 40179, b. September 1882, d. September 1882
Father*Adam Francis Whisnant1 b. 29 Oct 1848, d. 19 Sep 1913
Mother*Martha Ellen Lee1 b. 17 Oct 1860, d. 23 Oct 1945
Death*Francis Whisnant died in September 1882.2 
Birth*She was born in September 1882 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

James Pinkney Whisnant1

ID# 40180, b. 4 January 1940, d. 9 February 1944
Father*Ralph Durand Whisnant1 b. 5 Aug 1910, d. 7 Jan 1968
Mother*Hattie Ledford b. c 1916
Birth*James Pinkney Whisnant was born on 4 January 1940 in Cleveland Co., NC.2,3 
Death*He died on 9 February 1944 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 4.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Zoar Bapt. Ch. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Census*James Pinkney Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, age 3 months. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Ona May Whisnant

ID# 40181, b. 29 May 1909, d. 10 June 1909
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Ona May Whisnant was born on 29 May 1909.1 
Death*She died on 10 June 1909.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zoar Bapt. Ch. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Note*Note: Just a guess, but probably dau of J. Crawford Whisnant & Hattie A. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Dorothy Pearl Whisnant1

ID# 40182, b. 25 October 1931, d. 16 March 1932
Father*Willie Ernest Whisnant1 b. 7 Mar 1901, d. 26 Aug 1969
Mother*Maude Katherine Wise1 b. 17 Apr 1910, d. 1 Feb 1964
Birth*Dorothy Pearl Whisnant was born on 25 October 1931 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*She died on 16 March 1932 in Lincoln Co., NC.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Daniel's Lutheran Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Elizabeth Whisnant1

ID# 40183, b. 10 January 1928, d. 12 January 1928
Father*Charlie Pinkney Whisnant1 b. 2 May 1891, d. 2 Sep 1985
Mother*Laura Maude Williams1 b. 28 Mar 1891, d. 10 Jun 1948
Birth*Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 10 January 1928 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*She died on 12 January 1928 in Lincoln Co., NC.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in David's Chapel Methodist Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

John David Whisnant

ID# 40186, b. 14 February 1941, d. 22 March 1965
Father*Robert Rush Whisnant b. 25 Jun 1912, d. 7 Sep 1996
Mother*Foy Edna Hamrick b. 19 Oct 1908, d. 30 Jul 1983
Birth*John David Whisnant was born on 14 February 1941 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 22 March 1965 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 24; never married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel Bap. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC; SP4 US Army. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Foy Edna Hamrick1

ID# 40187, b. 19 October 1908, d. 30 July 1983
Birth*Foy Edna Hamrick was born on 19 October 1908 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Rush Whisnant, son of John Morgan Whisnant and Rachel Cordelia Murray. 
Death*Foy Edna Hamrick died on 30 July 1983 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 74; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Bethel Bap. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Family

Robert Rush Whisnant b. 25 June 1912, d. 7 September 1996
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Kelli Michele Whisnant

ID# 40188, b. 22 February 1985, d. 22 February 1985
Referenceunknown parents
Death*Kelli Michele Whisnant died on 22 February 1985.1 
Birth*She was born on 22 February 1985.1 
Burial*She was buried in Liberty Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.303333,-81.735556. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Vergie Vinella Whisnant

ID# 40189, b. 29 June 1920, d. 5 January 1985
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Vergie Vinella Whisnant was born on 29 June 1920 in SC.1 
Death*She died on 5 January 1985 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 64; white, never married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Bapt. Ch. Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Frances Kay Whisnant

ID# 40190, b. 11 September 1950, d. 11 September 1950
Father*Adam Francis Whisnant b. 22 May 1918, d. 16 Dec 2008
Mother*Versie Etta Turner b. 15 Sep 1920, d. 16 Aug 2010
Death*Frances Kay Whisnant died on 11 September 1950.1 
Birth*She was born on 11 September 1950.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Bapt. Ch. Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Jeannie Abernathy1

ID# 40191, b. 25 March 1957, d. 30 June 1988
Birth*Jeannie Abernathy was born on 25 March 1957 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married James Terry Whisnant, son of Joseph Lane Whisnant and Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson. 
Death*Jeannie Abernathy died on 30 June 1988 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 31; white, married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Providence U.M.C. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC, 35.263056,-81.830556. 

Family

James Terry Whisnant b. 14 August 1954, d. 25 October 2008
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Chasity A. Brice Whisnant

ID# 40192, b. 20 August 1982, d. 30 June 1988
Father*James Terry Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1954, d. 25 Oct 2008
Mother*Jeannie Abernathy b. 25 Mar 1957, d. 30 Jun 1988
Birth*Chasity A. Brice Whisnant was born on 20 August 1982.1 
Death*She died on 30 June 1988 at age 5.1 
Burial*She was buried in Providence U.M.C. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC, 35.263056,-81.830556. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Betty Jean Bowen1

ID# 40193, b. 13 February 1942, d. 8 January 1986
Birth*Betty Jean Bowen was born on 13 February 1942 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Leonard Whisnant, son of Clyde Ree Whisnant and Ann Elizabeth Clements. 
Divorce*Betty Jean Bowen and Charles Leonard Whisnant were divorced on 27 November 1978 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Betty Jean Bowen died on 8 January 1986 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 43; divorced.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Level Bapt. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC. 
Residence* In January 1986 Betty lived in Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC.1 

Family

Charles Leonard Whisnant b. 5 June 1941, d. 19 July 1980
Children
  • Ricky Dean Whisnant
  • Sharlene Ann Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Beatrice J. Phillips1

ID# 40194, b. 25 October 1920, d. 1 March 1950
Birth*Beatrice J. Phillips was born on 25 October 1920 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Lee Whisnant, son of John Everett Whisnant and Lucy Harrison.1 
Death*Beatrice J. Phillips died on 1 March 1950 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 29; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Avondale Cem., Avondale, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.275278,-81.792500. 
Census*Beatrice J. Phillips appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC, age 19, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Robert Lee Whisnant b. 4 December 1913, d. 4 March 1985
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jeffery Scott Whisnant

ID# 40195, b. 11 September 1964, d. 16 October 1964
Father*Robert Dean Whisnant
Mother*Betty Sue Mcintyre b. 16 Feb 1942, d. 22 Mar 2007
Birth*Jeffery Scott Whisnant was born on 11 September 1964 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 16 October 1964 in Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Avondale Cem., Avondale, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.275278,-81.792500; Note: His death certificate listed the place of burial as "Henrietta-Caroleen Cem., Caroleen, NC". 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Edward Levi Whisenhunt

ID# 40196, b. 3 April 1959, d. 17 May 1999
Adoptive father*Buford Olen Whisenhunt b. 6 Sep 1929, d. 8 Nov 2002; Edward was adopted by Buford
Mother*Viola Wasson
Birth*Edward Levi Whisenhunt was born on 3 April 1959.1,2 
Death*He died on 17 May 1999 at age 40.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Calvary Cem., Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, 35.102778,-106.635556.1 
Obituary*
Nickname Edward Levi Whisenhunt also went by the name of Vito. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Tommie G. Dillingham1,2

ID# 40198, b. 3 December 1915, d. 23 January 1980
Birth*Tommie G. Dillingham was born on 3 December 1915.3 
Marriage*She married William Henry Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Ada May Henderson, on 28 October 1933 in Harmon Co., OK.4,3 
Death*Tommie G. Dillingham died on 23 January 1980 in Valencia Co., NM, at age 64.3 
Burial*She was buried in Sandia Memory Gardens Cem., Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, 35.190000,-106.576944. 

Family

William Henry Whisenant b. 24 January 1908, d. 16 May 1977
Children
  • Frieda Ann Whisenant
  • Shirley Faye Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

James Floyd Whisenant1

ID# 40199, b. 8 August 1922, d. 9 February 1994
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*James Floyd Whisenant was born on 8 August 1922 in KY.1 
Death*He died on 9 February 1994 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, at age 71.1 
Burial*He was buried in Santa Fe National Cem., Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, 35.698889,-105.950000; PFC, U.S. Army, World War II. 
Cens-NF* Census record not found on 1 April 1930. 
Milit-Beg*James Floyd Whisenant began military service on 22 September 1941 in VA.2 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 16 July 1945. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S427] WW II Army Enlistment, online www.ancestry.com.

Bryant Hudson Whisenant1

ID# 40200, b. 6 June 1922, d. 24 October 1997
Father*William Bryant Whisenant b. c 1897
Mother*Anna C. Hudson b. 1 Apr 1901, d. 13 Mar 1924
Birth*Bryant Hudson Whisenant was born on 6 June 1922 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.1 
Death*He died on 24 October 1997 in Berkeley Co., SC, at age 75.1 
Burial*He was buried in Beaufort National Cem., Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC, 32.440833,-80.680000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Wilmington, New Castle Co., DEage 8, resides with grand-parents Harry C. & Martha J. Hudson.
1940Wilmington, New Castle Co., DEage 17, single, resides with grand-parents Harry C. & Martha J. Hudson. [s.d. 1, e.d. 4-73, sheet 19A, line 21, household #413]
Milit-Beg*Bryant Hudson Whisenant began military service on 1 January 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 11 October 1945. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 11 October 1948 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Note*He was a Lt., in the U.S. Navy, Korea.1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.