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     Robert Lester Newby was buried at Woods Methodist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-24-93109.⁶ He married Marian Holloway.³ Robert Lester Newby was born on August 22, 1899 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 11, 1968 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.³

     Hariett C. Newby was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 243-68-9323.⁶ She was born on February 21, 1902 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Latta.⁷ She married James "Jim" Latta circa 1922.^5,7,8,9 Hariett C. Newby died on July 15, 1994 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^5,6,2

     Howard Albert Newby was buried at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 223-50-8387.⁷ He was born on May 20, 1891 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1890.^2,7,3,6 He married Julia A. Clark circa 1927.^6,8 Howard Albert Newby died on September 8, 1982 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,6

     Henry Edmond Thompson was born on December 6, 1884 at Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mattie Sue Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1904.^1,2,3 Henry Edmond Thompson died on October 10, 1943 at Paces, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 58.¹

     Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. was buried at Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ He married Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship.^1,8 Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. was born on January 18, 1910 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.¹ He died on May 6, 1966 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 56.¹

     Charles David Henry was buried at Henry Family Cemetery, Henry's Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-10-1847.⁴ He was born on December 26, 1884 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1882.^2,4,1,5 He married Hattie B. Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, on January 8, 1906 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,3,5,6 Charles David Henry died on April 5, 1960 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.^1,5 He Last services for Charles David Henry, of 184 North Ave., will be conducted from Wrenn-Yeatts Chapel tomorrow at 2 p.m., and burial will follow in the family cemetery at Henry's Mill. Mr. Henry died at his home at 10:15 p.m. yesterday. He had been in declining health for two years. A native of Halifax County, he was born December 26, 1884, and was a son of the late James P. and Mary Nash Henry. He married the former Hattie Newby in January, 1906. He had lived here 40 years and was a retired employe of Dan River Mills. Deceased was a member of Claiborne St. Primitive Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son and a daughter, Wilson Henry and Mrs. Garnett Wyatt, both of Danville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and the following brother and sisters: Samuel P. Henry, Mrs. H. H. Calvert and Mrs.
Crissie Hill, all of Danville. The body is resting at the funeral home. on April 6, 1960.⁵

     Julia A. Clark was buried at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-38-6545.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1909 at Virginia.^3,1,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Newby.⁵ She married Howard Albert Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1927.^3,5 Julia A. Clark died on February 26, 1994 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^3,1,4

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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