Mae Devon Thiesing1,2,3,4

F, b. October 16, 1939, d. November 19, 2004
     Mae Devon Thiesing Mae T. Clark, 65, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away November 19, 2004, in Jacksonville, FL. A native of Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alma Theising, and the widow of Vernon Clark. She was a Secretary at Maryview Hospital. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, the past Royal Matron and member of Cavalier Court #6, Order of the Amaranth, Order of the Eastern Star, Marion Chapter #94, Jobs Daughters, and CHI Master Chapter of Beta Sigma. She was also an avid Redskins fan. She is survived by three daughters, Jennette Royster and husband Howard of Virginia Beach, VA, and Cynthia Williford and husband Chris of Suffolk, VA, and Laura Cullen and husband Brian of Jacksonville, FL; a sister, Judith Kressly and husband William of Orlando, FL; ten grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Burial will be private for the family at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.3 She was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 224-50-1944.5 Her married name was Clark.3 She married Vernon Clark.3 Mae Devon Thiesing was born on October 16, 1939 at Portsmouth, Virginia.6,5 As of January 1, 1957,her married name was Crutcher.4 She married Thomas Keith Crutcher, son of John William Crutcher and Iona Leslie Smith, on January 1, 1957 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.2,4 Mae Devon Thiesing and Thomas Keith Crutcher were divorced on November 3, 1975 at Portsmouth, Virginia.2 Mae Devon Thiesing died on November 19, 2004 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 65.3,5,7

Family 1

Vernon Clark
Marriage*She married Vernon Clark.3 

Family 2

Thomas Keith Crutcher b. January 20, 1938, d. April 27, 2008
Marriage*Mae Devon Thiesing married Thomas Keith Crutcher, son of John William Crutcher and Iona Leslie Smith, on January 1, 1957 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.2,4 
Divorce* Mae Devon Thiesing and Thomas Keith Crutcher were divorced on November 3, 1975 at Portsmouth, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Jennette Devon Crutcher1,3
  • Cynthia Ann Crutcher1,3
  • Laura Leigh Crutcher3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, From the Mae T. Clark obituary.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Richard Wayman Branham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 30, 1931, d. March 3, 1999
FatherEddie Ernest Branham1,2,3,6,7 b. January 21, 1902, d. November 21, 1985
MotherEva Elizabeth Smith1,2,3,6,7 b. January 30, 1905, d. March 18, 1946
     His Social Security Number was 418-36-6962.3 Richard Wayman Branham was buried at Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Pinson, Jefferson Co., Alabama.4,5 He was born on January 30, 1931 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3,4,8 He married Joyce Unknown in February, 1952 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.5,9 Richard Wayman Branham died on March 3, 1999 at Alabama at age 68; The SSDI has a death date of Mar 15, 1999.3,4,5,8 He BRANHAM, Richard W., age 68, of Trussville, died March 3, 1999. He was a member of Gateway Baptist Church; veteran, U. S. Navy - Korean Conflict. Graveside services will be at Marvin's Chapel Cemetery, Pinson. Survivors: wife, Joyce Branham; daughters, Susan Lauer and Amber Branham; son, Rick Branham; stepsons, J. P. Patterson, Matthew, Nathan and Ethan Pearson; stepmother, Thelma B. Jones; sisters, Elizabeth Elsberry, Marianne Smith, and Jean B. McChesney; brother, Edward C. Branham; stepbrothers, Arthur and Don Doss; step grandchildren, Kevin and Cheyenne; and many nieces. on March 3, 1999.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 169, District 37-53A, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama1
1950Naval Operating Base, District 11-3, Sumay, Guam10

Occupation

1950Armed forces10

Family 1

Children
  • Susan Branham5
  • Amber Branham5
  • Rick Branham5

Family 2

Joyce Unknown
Marriage*Richard Wayman Branham married Joyce Unknown in February, 1952 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.5,9 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Elizabeth B. Elsberry obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5487] Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Richard W. Branham obituary in the Mar 3, 1999 edition.
  6. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Eva Elizabeth Branham obituary in the Mar 19, 1946 edition.
  7. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Eddie Ernest Branham obituary in the Nov 22, 1985 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S1572] Dodd, Jordan R., et. al. Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Cecil Walton Elsberry1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 26, 1918, d. July 11, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 439-07-4113.2 Cecil Walton Elsberry was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.4,7 He was born on August 26, 1918 at Hanceville, Cullman Co., Alabama.2,5,6,7 He married Gertrude Elizabeth Branham, daughter of Eddie Ernest Branham and Eva Elizabeth Smith, on November 8, 1940 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1,3,4,5 Cecil Walton Elsberry died on July 11, 1996 at Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 77.2,4,6,7 He ELSBERRY, Cecil Walton age 77, of Tarrant died July 11, 1996. He was a retired yardmaster at L & N Railroad for over 40 years; member of Boyles Baptist Church; former member of the Vestavia Art Association; formerly very active with Tarrant Little League Baseball; veteran of World War II. Burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Dr. Marcell Burchfield and Rev. Ken Carr officiating. His Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Survivors: wife, Elizabeth Branham Elsberry; daughter, Judy Elsberry Duncan and Miss Jan Elizabeth Elsberry; son, David Allan Elsberry, all of Birmingham; sisters, Lucille Elsberry Meadows of Hanceville and Effogene Elsberry Nichols of Houston, Tex; brothers, Duel Elsberry of Hanceville and Allison Elsberry of Birmingham; grandchildren, Lyn Duncan Knoff, Caroline Elsberry, and Allan Elsberry; several nieces and nephews. on July 11, 1996.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 42, District 37-93, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama8

Occupation

1950Railroad switchman8

Family

Gertrude Elizabeth Branham b. November 16, 1921, d. February 6, 2012
Marriage*Cecil Walton Elsberry married Gertrude Elizabeth Branham, daughter of Eddie Ernest Branham and Eva Elizabeth Smith, on November 8, 1940 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1,3,4,5 
Children
  • Jan Elizabeth Elsberry1,4
  • Judith G. "Judy" Elsberry1,4,8
  • David Allan Elsberry1,4,8

Citations

  1. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Elizabeth B. Elsberry obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1572] Dodd, Jordan R., et. al. Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969.
  4. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Cecil Walton Elsberry obituary in the Jul 11, 1996 edition.
  5. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S12200] Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, online www.jmgardens.com.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Pinkleton Branham1,2

M, b. circa 1924, d. October 3, 1924
FatherEddie Ernest Branham1,2 b. January 21, 1902, d. November 21, 1985
MotherEva Elizabeth Smith1 b. January 30, 1905, d. March 18, 1946
     Ernest Pinkleton Branham was buried at Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Pinson, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 He was born circa 1924 at Boyles, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 He died on October 3, 1924 at Boyles, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2

Citations

  1. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Elizabeth B. Elsberry obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  2. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.

Don Alfred Branham1,2

M, b. December 25, 1932, d. November 9, 1933
FatherEddie Ernest Branham1,3 b. January 21, 1902, d. November 21, 1985
MotherEva Elizabeth Smith1,3 b. January 30, 1905, d. March 18, 1946
     Don Alfred Branham was buried at Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Pinson, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 He was born on December 25, 1932 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 He died on November 9, 1933 at Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2

Citations

  1. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Elizabeth B. Elsberry obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5487] Marvins Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.