Mary Frances McClafferty

Mary married John Daniel McGuire on 20 Dec 1885. John (son of Frederick Hugh McGuire and Simanthy "Cynthie" Elizabeth Porter) was born on 5 Jun 1860 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 14 Nov 1950; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census Listings:

1930 Census
Tennessee, Maury County, Ninth District, Columbia
Enumerated April 10, 1930
ED 60-21 SD 11 Sheet 11A Stamped 184
East Ninth
422-229-268
Thornton, Ella head R $7.50 F W 41 Wd 23 Ala Ala Ala Machine Operator Overall Factory
Thornton, Willie J Son M W 16 S Ala Tenn Tenn
Thornton, Mary E Dtr F W 14 S Ala Tenn Ala
Thornton, James Son M W 11 S Ala Tenn Ala
Thornton, Neva Dtr F W 10 S Tenn Tenn Ala
Thornton, Helen Dtr F W 7 S Tenn Tenn Ala
---/269
Hogan, Gerald Head m W 21 M 19 Tenn Tenn Tenn Presser Overall Factory
Hogan, Ruby Wf F W 18 M 16 Tenn Tenn Tenn
Hogan, Gerald Jr Son M W 8/12 Tenn Tenn Tenn

Family/Spouse: Dock Thornton. Dock was born on 3 Oct 1891 in Dellrose, Lincoln County, Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1924; was buried in Mitchell Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A John P. McGuire registered for the World War I draft in Maury County, Tennessee, an employee of the Railroad in Columbia. He was single, and described as short, medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair. As he was born in Lexington, Alabama, it appears to be the John P. McGuire that was the son of John and Mary, However, his year of birth was off, showing he was born on 5 Nov 1892.

Family/Spouse: James Malcolm "Mack" Thompson. James was born on 7 Dec 1895 in Alabama; died on 2 Mar 1973 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Copied from his memorial page at FindAGrave, created by Joy Favors:

Name: Orvell Thompson
Death Date: 23 Sep 1917
Death Place: Lexington, Lauderdale, Alabama
Gender: Male
Race; White
Age at Death: 18m
Estimated Birth Date: 1916
Birthplace: Ala.
Father's Name: Mack Thompson
Father's Birthplace: Ala.
Mother's Name: Ollie Thompson
Mother's Birthplace: Ala.
Film Number: 1908183
Reference Number: cn 153

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Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by "skydancr" and maintained by Joy Favors:

James Orbie Thompson, 92, died at 5 p.m. Feb. 13, 2011, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 9, 1919, in Lexington, Ala., to Mac and Ollie McGuire Thompson, who preceded him in death. On May 5, 1943, he married Evelyn Berdene Heidlebaugh, who survives.

Mr. Thompson was owner of Thompson Trucking and had worked at Toledo Pipe, DOT Lines and as a welder at Ex-Cell-O. He enjoyed buying and selling antiques.

Survivors also include a son, James L. (Noi) Thompson, of Thailand; two daughters, Barbara (Carl) Kidd, of Columbus, and Beth Ann (Ted) Kray, of Fort Meyers, Fla.; two brothers, William (Nellarene) Thompson and Arthur Lee (Stella) Thompson, both of Lexington, Ala.; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Francis Bergin.

Services will begin at noon Thursday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. Pastor Mark Walls and the Rev. Carl Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Ottawa River Cemetery, Rimer, with military rites.

His Memorial page also has a photo of his military marker, embossed as follows:

James O Thompson
Sgt US Army
World War II
Feb 9 1919 (Cross) Feb 13 2011
Bronze Star Medal

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Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a copy of her obituary posted:

Frances Thompson Bergin, 80, passed away on Dec. 28, 2002. She was a longtime resident of Sheffield, Ala., a faithful member of Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a loyal volunteer at Keller Hospital. Frances was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and a treasured great-grandmother.Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel T. (Bill) Bergin. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Jim Edwards of Nashville, Tenn., Bettye and Bill Rogerson of Germantown, Tenn., and Sherry and Don Timberlake of Birmingham, Ala.; granddaughters, Amy Timberlake and Elizabeth T. Lewis of Birmingham, Ala.; great-granddaughter, Caroline Bergin Lewis; brothers, Orbie Thompson of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Billy Thompson and Arthur Lee Thompson of Lexington, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.Her funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, at 10:30 a.m., at Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with committal at Barnett Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Sunday, Dec. 29, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Serenity Chapel in Sheffield.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church or New Beacon Hospice, 2145 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205.Pallbearers are Roger Griffin, Tommy Griffin, Don Thompson, Jim Thompson, Mickey Thompson, Terry Thompson, Mitchell Wallace and Sandy Wallace.Spry Serenity Chapel Sheffield is directing. Published in Florence Times Daily on December 29, 2002

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His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a transcription of his obituary as follows:

William M. "Billy" Thompson, 85, of Lexington died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Huntsville Hospital.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 14, 2013, from 6-8 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 PM Friday, February 15, 2013, at Elkins East Chapel with Bro. Wendell White and Bro. Jimmy Grisham officiating. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery.

Mr. Thompson served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a retired pipefitter and was a member of Local #377 and a member of Nebo Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents JM "Mac" and Ollie Thompson; brothers Orbie and Orville Thompson; and sister, Frances Bergin.

Billy is survived by his wife Nellarene Thompson; daughter, Debbie Simpson (Derrick); sons, Terry Thompson (Jane) and Billy Don Thompson; brother, A.L. "Heavy" Thompson (Stella); grandchildren, Blake Thompson and Isabella Thompson.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy White, Jackie Tate, Mickey Thompson, Phillip Haynes, Jimmy McMasters, and Ronald Dale Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be David White, Bobby McGuire, William Howard, and Bobby Gene Butler.

The family would like to thank Dr. Wampler, Dr. Little, Dr. Mokulis, and staff at the VA Clinic.

It also had a photo of his military marker with was embossed as follows:

William M. Thompson
SK3 US Navy
World War II
Jun 15, 1927 (Cross) Feb 12 2013

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a transcription of his obituary as follows:

Arthur Lee "Heavy" Thompson, age 84, of Lexington, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, owner of A.L. Thompson Builders Supply and a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church. Phil Springer, Kenny Baskin and Sam Hayes will be officiating. Burial will follow in Barnett Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Stella Martha Smith Thompson, Lexington, Alabama; one son, Mickey Thompson and wife, Regina, Lexington, Alabama; one daughter, Martha Lee Mitchell and husband, Kim, Lexington, Alabama; one sister-in-law, Nellerene Thompson, Lexington, Alabama;Six grandsons, Todd and Alanna Sullivan, Chase Sullivan, Heath Thompson, Logan Thompson, Jacob and Amber Mitchell, Lauren and Justin Bowen; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Sullivan and Silas Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.M. "Mac" and Ollie Thompson, and two brothers, J.O. "Orbie" Thompson and W.M. "Billy" Thompson.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Affectionately referred to as Mr. Heavy, A.L. Thompson was a beloved resident of Lexington, Alabama, a community he deeply cherished. Many know him for the business he began in 1957, A.L. Thompson Builder's Supply, but the people of Lexington know he was much more than a local business owner. He was both the actual and honorary father, grandfather, and friend to all he met.

Loving husband, faithful friend and Lexington High School's number one fan, Mr. Heavy represented the best of what Lexington had to offer. He assisted any in need that he met, supported his family to ensure their happiness and success, and gave out more than a few quarters to the young people lucky enough to get a hug from Heavy. "Don't spend it all in once place!" A.L. loved his church, helped start the first fire department of Lexington, and was a charter member of the Lexington Lion's Club. No matter who he met, they were treated as family.

Although Mr. Heavy will not be selling lumber, frequenting LHS sporting events, or making us laugh with his witty one-liners, his impact on all of us will not pass. He has touched the community and forever improved it with the nondiscriminatory openness and love he shared with all. It is notable that Mr. Heavy passed away on Father's Day weekend, as his fatherly example is one that has blessed the community for decades and will continue to serve as a model toward which to strive.

Pallbearers will include Terry Thompson, Rodney Jones, Billy Don Thompson, Tommy Springer, Sam Newton, Mark Hammond, Kyle Davis and Zach Bunnell (representing all past and present youth, so special to Mr. Heavy).

Honorary pallbearers will include Ted Hammond, Steve Johnson, Tommy Smith, Jim Smith, Wilmer Springer, Rickey Littrell, Spencer Michael, Kevin Pettus, Bobby McGuire and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Published in Florence Times Daily on June 16, 2014