Marian Holloway1

F, b. circa 1895
     Her married name was Newby.1 Marian Holloway married Robert Lester Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen.1 Marian Holloway was born circa 1895 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 21-20, Matoaca, Chesterfield Co., Virginia2

Family

Robert Lester Newby b. August 22, 1899, d. August 11, 1968
Marriage*Marian Holloway married Robert Lester Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen.1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Stonewall Jackson Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 24, 1905, d. May 3, 1974
FatherHenry Edmond Thompson1,6,7,2,3,8,9,10,5 b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943
MotherMattie Sue Newby1,6,7,2,3,8,9,10,5 b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 231-52-9619.11 Stonewall Jackson Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2,4 He was born on November 24, 1905 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.2,11,4,5 He married Delma Lee Hawker on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 Stonewall Jackson Thompson died on May 3, 1974 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 68.2,4 He Stonewall Jackson Thompson, aged 68, died in Southside Hospital in Farmville Friday afternoon after an illness of one week. Born November 24, 1905 in Charlotte County, he was the son of the late Henry Edwin Thompson and Mrs. Mattie Newby Thompson. He lived his early life in Charlotte County, but made his home in Halifax County for thirty years. Since 1958 he had lived in Keysville, Virginia where he operated a Shoe Repair Shop. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Delma Lee Hawker Thompson, of the home at Keysville: one daughter and one son: Mrs. Mattie G. Martin, Amherst: and Lee Jackson Thompson of Keysville. Also surviving are three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. C. K. Wallace, Drakes Branch; Mrs. Vernelle Scearce, Florida; Mrs. Margaret McKinney, Danville; William Henry "Champ" Thompson, Halifax County; and W. C. Thompson of Pittsylvania County. The remains rest at Townes Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 7:30 until 9 o'clock. on May 4, 1974.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 235, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7

Family

Delma Lee Hawker b. April 4, 1913, d. March 21, 1996
Marriage*Stonewall Jackson Thompson married Delma Lee Hawker on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 
Children
  • Mattie Gannell Thompson12,5
  • Lee Jackson Thompson12,5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  9. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  10. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eldora Thompson1,2,3

F, b. October 23, 1907, d. March 21, 2002
FatherHenry Edmond Thompson1,4,2,3,5,6,7 b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943
MotherMattie Sue Newby1,4,2,3,5,6,7 b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-0369.8 Eldora Thompson was buried at Ontario Christian Church Cemetery, Ontario, Charlotte Co., Virginia.9 She was born on October 23, 1907 at Fort Mitchell, Charlotte Co., Virginia.2,10,3 As of circa 1942,her married name was Wallace.9 She married Clifton Kirt Wallace circa 1942.9,10,11 As of August 19, 1988,her married name was Paulett.3 Eldora Thompson married James Gordon Paulett on August 19, 1988.9,3 Eldora Thompson died on March 21, 2002 at Virginia at age 94.8,9,10 She Eldora Wallace Paulett, 94, of Keysville, died March 21, 2002. She was the widow of J. Gordon Paulett and Clifton Kirt Wallace, with whom she enjoyed a marriage for 60 years. Surviving are one daughter, Bertha Wallace Carter; one son, Clifton Obrian Wallace; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Margaret T. McKinney and Vernell T. Searce, both of Danville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Browning Funeral Home, with interment at Ontario Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. on March 22, 2002.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Clifton Kirt Wallace b. November 27, 1898, d. October 6, 1984
Marriage*Eldora Thompson married Clifton Kirt Wallace circa 1942.9,10,11 
Children
  • Bertha Wallace9
  • Clifton Obrian Wallace9

Family 2

James Gordon Paulett b. August 22, 1912, d. January 2, 1999
Marriage*Eldora Thompson married James Gordon Paulett on August 19, 1988.9,3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  6. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  7. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Eldora Wallace Paulett obituary in the Mar 22, 2002 edition.
  10. [S6163] Ontario Christian Church Cemetery, Charlotte Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Wesley Clifton Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 2, 1912, d. October 24, 1999
FatherHenry Edmond Thompson1,2,3,7,8,9,10 b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943
MotherMattie Sue Newby1,2,3,7,8,9,10 b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 226-18-9350.11 Wesley Clifton Thompson was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.4 He was born on July 2, 1912 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,11,4 He married Mattie McGregor on May 18, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.3,6 Wesley Clifton Thompson died on October 24, 1999 at Danville, Virginia, at age 87.11,4,5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family

Mattie McGregor b. April 10, 1919, d. August 20, 2012
Marriage*Wesley Clifton Thompson married Mattie McGregor on May 18, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.3,6 
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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3518] Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mattie McGregor Thompson obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  7. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  8. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  9. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
  10. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. June 4, 1916, d. June 9, 1964
FatherHenry Edmond Thompson1,5,2,6,3,4,7 b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943
MotherMattie Sue Newby1,5,2,6,3,4,7 b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963
     Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2 He was born on June 4, 1916 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.2,8 He married Hazel Dean Johnson on July 10, 1942 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,6 Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson died on June 9, 1964 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 48.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia5

Family

Hazel Dean Johnson
Marriage*Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson married Hazel Dean Johnson on July 10, 1942 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children
  • Janet Kay Thompson6
  • Larry Edward Thompson6
  • Cathy Sue Thompson6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  4. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Vernell Beatrice Thompson1,2,3

F, b. December 11, 1917, d. February 24, 2016
FatherHenry Edmond Thompson4,1,3,5,6,7,8 b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943
MotherMattie Sue Newby4,1,3,5,6,7,8 b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963
     Vernell Beatrice Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.5,9 She was born on December 11, 1917 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.5 As of December 11, 1937,her married name was Scearce.3 She married Chester Allen Scearce on December 11, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.3,5,10,9 Vernell Beatrice Thompson died on February 24, 2016 at Virginia at age 98.5 She Vernell Thompson Scearce died on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Born December 11, 1917, in Charlotte County, Va., Mrs. Scarce was the daughter of Mattie Sue Newby Thompson and Henry Edward Thompson. In 1937, she married Chester A. Scearce with whom she enjoyed a blessed marriage for over 75 years, living and working in Danville until the 1970s, then in Wilmington, N.C., Charlotte, N.C., and Deerfield Beach, Fla., before returning in 1983 to Danville, where she joined the remained and active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Scearce was predeceased by two sisters, Eldora Thompson Wallace, and Margaret Thompson McKinney; and five brothers, Stonewall, Charlie, Clifton, Jack, and Champ Thompson. She is survived by her son, Donald and his wife, Soncha, who reside in Honolulu, Hawaii, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with a celebration of Mrs. Scearce's life to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Doug Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church Building Fund, 2500 Westover Dr., Danville, VA 24541. on February 26, 2016.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 498, District 106-2, Danville, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Knitting mill worker11

Family

Chester Allen Scearce b. September 16, 1918, d. July 6, 2014
Marriage*Vernell Beatrice Thompson married Chester Allen Scearce on December 11, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.3,5,10,9 
Child
  • Donald Scearce5,10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Eldora Wallace Paulett obituary in the Mar 22, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  6. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  7. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
  8. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
  9. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Chester Allen Scearce obituary in the Jul 8, 2014 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Avis Thompson1,2,3

F, b. January 16, 1923, d. June 12, 2011
FatherHenry Edmond Thompson1,4,2,3,5,6,7 b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943
MotherMattie Sue Newby1,4,2,3,5,6,7 b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963
     Margaret Avis Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.5 She was born on January 16, 1923 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.3,8,5 As of January 16, 1942,her married name was Hearp.3 She married William Guy Hearp on January 16, 1942 at Danville, Virginia.3 Margaret Avis Thompson and William Guy Hearp were divorced on October 11, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.9 As of May 10, 1945,her married name was McKinney.3 Margaret Avis Thompson married Bruce James McKinney on May 10, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.3 Margaret Avis Thompson and Bruce James McKinney were divorced on December 5, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.9 Margaret Avis Thompson died on June 12, 2011 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 88.8,5 She DANVILLE - Margaret Thompson McKinney, 88, of Danville, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro N.C. Mrs. McKinney was born in Charlotte County, on January 16, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Henry Thompson and Mattie Newby Thompson. She retired after 44 years of service in Dan River Mills in #2 Weave, and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son, Mark Neal McKinney and wife, Cathy, of Danville; a sister, Vernell T. Scearce of Danville; two grandchildren, Matthew McKinney, and wife, Kim, of Charlotte, N.C., and Beth McKinney, of Bowling Green, Ohio. She was predeceased by five brothers, Clifton, Stonewall, Charlie, Jack, and Champ Thompson, and one sister, Eldora T. Paulette. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Burial Park conducted by the Rev. Dr. Paul Phillips. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times at the residence of her son, Mark, 772 Laniers Mill Rd. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the McKinney family. on June 13, 2011.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 234, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia4

Family 1

William Guy Hearp b. July 9, 1916, d. January 21, 2000
Marriage*Margaret Avis Thompson married William Guy Hearp on January 16, 1942 at Danville, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Margaret Avis Thompson and William Guy Hearp were divorced on October 11, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.9 

Family 2

Bruce James McKinney b. October 25, 1919, d. December 7, 2005
Marriage*Margaret Avis Thompson married Bruce James McKinney on May 10, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Margaret Avis Thompson and Bruce James McKinney were divorced on December 5, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.9 
Child
  • Mark Neal McKinney5,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  6. [S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
  7. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Delma Lee Hawker1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 4, 1913, d. March 21, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 227-60-4924.3 Delma Lee Hawker was born on April 4, 1913 at Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,6,4 As of November 30, 1933,her married name was Thompson.2 She married Stonewall Jackson Thompson, son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 Delma Lee Hawker died on March 21, 1996 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,4,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 235, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia7

Family

Stonewall Jackson Thompson b. November 24, 1905, d. May 3, 1974
Marriage*Delma Lee Hawker married Stonewall Jackson Thompson, son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Mattie Gannell Thompson8,5
  • Lee Jackson Thompson8,5

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship1

F, b. May 12, 1912, d. July 23, 2003
     Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship was buried at Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Thompson.1 She married Charlie Hester Thompson Sr., son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby.1,2 Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship was born on May 12, 1912 at Virginia.2 She died on July 23, 2003 at Danville, Virginia, at age 91.1

Family

Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. b. January 18, 1910, d. May 6, 1966
Marriage*She married Charlie Hester Thompson Sr., son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby.1,2 
Child
  • Charlie Hester Thompson Jr.3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S6164] Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clifton Kirt Wallace1,2,3,4

M, b. November 27, 1898, d. October 6, 1984
     Clifton Kirt Wallace was buried at Ontario Christian Church Cemetery, Ontario, Charlotte Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-22-6263.5 He was born on November 27, 1898 at Virginia.2,4,5 He married Eldora Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, circa 1942.1,2,4 Clifton Kirt Wallace died on October 6, 1984 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 85.2,4

Family

Eldora Thompson b. October 23, 1907, d. March 21, 2002
Marriage*He married Eldora Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, circa 1942.1,2,4 
Children
  • Bertha Wallace1
  • Clifton Obrian Wallace1

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Eldora Wallace Paulett obituary in the Mar 22, 2002 edition.
  2. [S6163] Ontario Christian Church Cemetery, Charlotte Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Gordon Paulett1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1912, d. January 2, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 227-22-6497.5 James Gordon Paulett was born on August 22, 1912 at Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia.2,5,3 He married Eldora Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on August 19, 1988.1,2 James Gordon Paulett died on January 2, 1999 at Charlotte Co., Virginia, at age 86.5,4

Family

Eldora Thompson b. October 23, 1907, d. March 21, 2002
Marriage*He married Eldora Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on August 19, 1988.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Eldora Wallace Paulett obituary in the Mar 22, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bruce James McKinney1,2,3,4

M, b. October 25, 1919, d. December 7, 2005
     Bruce James McKinney was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2 He was born on October 25, 1919 at Danville, Virginia.1,2 He married Margaret Avis Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on May 10, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.1 Bruce James McKinney and Margaret Avis Thompson were divorced on December 5, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.3 Bruce James McKinney died on December 7, 2005 at Danville, Virginia, at age 86.2,4

Family

Margaret Avis Thompson b. January 16, 1923, d. June 12, 2011
Marriage*He married Margaret Avis Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on May 10, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Bruce James McKinney and Margaret Avis Thompson were divorced on December 5, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.3 
Child
  • Mark Neal McKinney5,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.

Chester Allen Scearce1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 16, 1918, d. July 6, 2014
     Chester Allen Scearce was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4,5 He was born on September 16, 1918 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Vernell Beatrice Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on December 11, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.1,6,4,5 Chester Allen Scearce died on July 6, 2014 at Danville, Virginia, at age 95.2,5 He Chester Allen Scearce of 172 Orchard Drive, Danville, Va., died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2014, with his wife by his side. Born September 16, 1918, Mr. Scearce was the son of Gilbert and Eva Smith Scearce. Both parents died during the flu pandemic when Chester was only 18 months old. He was lovingly taken into the home of a maternal uncle, George Smith and his wife, who raised him as their own child in their family of 11 children. In 1937, Mr. Scearce married the love of his life, Vernell Thompson. He and Mrs. Scearce lived and worked in Danville until the 1970's, then in Wilmington, N.C., Charlotte, N.C. and Deerfield Beach, Fla., before returning to Danville in 1983. Mr. Scearce served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1944 until 1946, and was a member of American Legion Post #325 and VFW Post 637, Danville. An active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Mr. Scearce served as a Sunday school teacher and on the Board of Deacons. Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Scearce enjoyed playing banjo, violin, guitar and dulcimer. Mr. Scearce was predeceased by his natural sister, Frances Scearce Brown Beckham;his "brothers", Alfred, Harold, Ray and Joseph;and "sisters", Beatrice, Lorraine, Yvonne, Della and Edith. He is survived by his wife, and his son, Donald Scearce and his wife, Soncha, who reside in Honolulu, Hawaii. Other survivors include a "sister", Elizabeth Smith Marshall;"brother", George W. Smith Jr;and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Reverend Ronnie Brown. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 8, 2014, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Woodlawn Baptist Church Building Fund, 2500 Westover Drive Danville, VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Scearce family. on July 8, 2014.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 498, District 106-2, Danville, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Carpenter7

Family

Vernell Beatrice Thompson b. December 11, 1917, d. February 24, 2016
Marriage*Chester Allen Scearce married Vernell Beatrice Thompson, daughter of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on December 11, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.1,6,4,5 
Child
  • Donald Scearce6,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Chester Allen Scearce obituary in the Jul 8, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mattie McGregor1

F, b. April 10, 1919, d. August 20, 2012
     Mattie McGregor was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.2,1 She was born on April 10, 1919 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,1 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Thompson.3 She married Wesley Clifton Thompson, son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on May 18, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.3,1 Mattie McGregor died on August 20, 2012 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 93.4,1 She SUTHERLIN — Mattie McGregor Thompson, age 93, formerly of Sutherlin, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, in Piney Grove Nursing Center, Kernersville, N.C. She was born in Pittsylvania County, on April 10, 1919, and was a daughter of the late Jack McGregor and Lillie Haley McGregor. Mattie was married to Wesley Clifton Thompson who passed away on October 24,1999. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. She was retired from K-Mart where she was employed for 17 years. She is survived by two sons, Randy L. Thompson and his wife, Sharon of Kernersville, N.C., and Bobby W. Thompson and his wife, Darlene of Virginia Beach; a brother, Robert Lee McGregor and his wife, Sylvia of Evington; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, at 2:00 p. m. at Townes Memorial Chapel by the Reverend Averette Witcher. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. on August 21, 2012.1

Family

Wesley Clifton Thompson b. July 2, 1912, d. October 24, 1999
Marriage*She married Wesley Clifton Thompson, son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on May 18, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mattie McGregor Thompson obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  2. [S3518] Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Randy Lee Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. February 10, 1941, d. April 8, 2014
FatherWesley Clifton Thompson1,3 b. July 2, 1912, d. October 24, 1999
MotherMattie McGregor1,3 b. April 10, 1919, d. August 20, 2012
     Randy Lee Thompson was born on February 10, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.2 He married Betty Sharon Smith, daughter of Chester Warren Smith and Edna Binford Yates, on October 30, 1960 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.3 Randy Lee Thompson died on April 8, 2014 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.4 He KERNERSVILLE - Randy Lee Thompson, 73, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services. on April 10, 2014.4

Family

Betty Sharon Smith
Marriage*He married Betty Sharon Smith, daughter of Chester Warren Smith and Edna Binford Yates, on October 30, 1960 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mattie McGregor Thompson obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Randy Lee Thompson obituary in the Apr 10, 2014 edition.