Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

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Gladys Jean Surface

F, #6526
Last Edited29 May 2017

Mary Kent White

F, #6527, b. 21 October 1921, d. 3 March 1963

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White (b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942)
MotherMary Peck Bell (b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967)

Family: Arthur F. Weed (d. after 1963)

DaughterMary Bell Weed

Biography

Birth21 October 1921Mary Kent White was born on 21 October 1921 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. based on the Virginia Birth Records, 1912-2014, on Ancestry.com
Newspaper Mention5 August 1936She was mentioned in a newspaper report about Embree Bennett White when 5 August 1936 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Guests In White Home
MarriageArthur F. Weed and she were married, date unknown
Newspaper Mention26 February 1961The 26 February 1961 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported a birth announcement, "Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Francis Weed of Princeton, N.J. announce the arrival of a daughter, Mary Bell, Feb 21. Mrs. Weed is the former Miss Mary Kent White, daughter of Mrs. Embree B. White and the late Mr. White of Pulaski.
Death3 March 1963She died on 3 March 1963 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware,
Obituary4 March 19634 March 1963, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, The Morning News Obituary:. Mrs. Arthur F. Weed
Mary Kent White Weed of Princeton, N.J., formerly of Wilmington, died yesterday at Wilmington General Hospital after a week's illness.

Born in Pulaski, Va., Mrs. Weed had lived in Wilmington before making her home in Princeton.

In addition to her husband, Arthur F. Weed, and a daughter, Miss Mary Bell Weed, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Embree B. White Sr., of Pulaski, Va., three brothers, Embree B. White Jr. of Pulaski, Va., James B. White of Abingdon, Va., and Rollin P. White of Graham, N.C. and a sister Miss Carolyn White of Wilmington.

Services will be held in Pulaski, Va., on Wednesday.
Burial5 March 1963She was buried on 5 March 1963 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.
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Arthur F. Weed

M, #6528, d. after 1963

Family: Mary Kent White (b. 21 October 1921, d. 3 March 1963)

DaughterMary Bell Weed

Biography

MarriageArthur F. Weed and Mary Kent White were married, date unknown
Deathafter 1963He died after 1963
Last Edited29 May 2017

Mary Bell Weed

F, #6529

Parents

FatherArthur F. Weed (d. after 1963)
MotherMary Kent White (b. 21 October 1921, d. 3 March 1963)
Last Edited30 May 2017

Carolyn White

F, #6530, b. 15 May 1917

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White (b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942)
MotherMary Peck Bell (b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967)

Biography

Birth15 May 1917Carolyn White was born on 15 May 1917 in Washington County, Virginia. found in Virginia Birth Records on Ancestry.com.
Newspaper Mention5 August 1936She was mentioned in a newspaper report about Embree Bennett White when 5 August 1936 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Guests In White Home
Address1984As of 1984, Carolyn lived at 704 Burruss Dr in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. based on Ancestry's Public Records Index, 1950-93.
Last Edited5 June 2017

Virginia Harman

F, #6531, b. 19 May 1918, d. 29 January 2015

Family: James Bell White (b. 2 July 1915, d. 29 January 1990)

SonJames White
SonDavid White
Virginia Harman White

Biography

Birth19 May 1918Virginia Harman was born on 19 May 1918.
Marriage12 July 1941James Bell White and she were married on 12 July 1941 at Presbyterian Church in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, James is listed as 25, a Draftsman, born in Washington County, Va., parents E.B. White and Mary Bell, resides in Pulaski. Virginia is age 23, born in Pulaski County, parents David Harman and Elizabeth Larew, residing in Dublin.
Newspaper Mention13 July 1941The 13 July 1941 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Dublin News Mrs. W. J. Jordan and Mrs. Harry Gravely, II, entertained Thursday at the home of the former, with a beautifully appointed luncheon, honoring Miss Virginia Harman, whose marriage yesterday [Saturday] was an event of interest in Southwest Virginia.

For the luncheon Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Gravely used the bride's selected color scheme of pink and blue in the flower arrangements and place cards.

Invited guests were: the honoree, Mrs. Kent White, Mrs. Ben Collins, Mrs. Ira Sublett, Miss Aldah Larew, Miss Sallie Harman, Miss Jen Harman, Miss Virginia Alexander, Miss Stella Harman, Miss Del Harman, Miss Caroline White, Miss Lida Magill, Miss Cloyd Collins, Miss Dorothy Skaggs, Miss Margaret Vermmillion, Miss Robert Ingles, Miss Jean Wysor, Miss Annie Withrow, Mrs. John Kent, Mrs. Frank Zeigler, Miss Sidney Bentley, Mrs. Frank McGavock, Miss Frances Stevens and Mrs. D. D. Litteral.

The hostesses presented the honoree with a lovely gift after the luncheon.

ENTERTAIN BRIDGE CLUB:
Mrs. C. E. Vermillion and Mrs. D. D. Litteral entertained their bridge club Tuesday afternoon, with Miss Virginia Harman, whose marriage to James Bell White took place Saturday afternoon, as guest of honor.

A dessert course was served by the hostesses, after which the following guests engaged in bridge: the honoree, Miss Sallie Harman, Miss Jen Harman, Miss Aldah Larew, Miss Cloyd Collins, Mrs. Henry Cecil, Mrs. W. H. Malun, Mrs. Fred Dent, Mrs. Harry Gravely, Mrs. W. J. Jordan, Mrs. Frank Ziegler.

Miss Harman was presented with a guest prize. High score prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Dent, Miss Jan Harman, and Mrs. Zeigler.
Newspaper Mention27 July 1941She was mentioned in a newspaper report about James Bell White when 27 July 1941 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Local History
Death29 January 2015She died on 29 January 2015 at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia,
Obituary4 February 20154 February 2015, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, Richmond Times-Dispatch Obituary:. WHITE, Virginia Harman, of Richmond, died January 29, 2015 at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community in Richmond. She was 96, and was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Bell White. Survivors include her sons, Jim (Sharon) and David (Jean), both of the Richmond area; grandchildren, Alex (Susan) of Madison, Wis., Brian (Lara) of Richmond, Andrew (Megan) of Atlanta, Sarah (engaged to Mark Chawla) of Richmond; and great-grandchildren, Kaley, Meagan, Eli, Sadie, Asa and Sally White. She is also survived by a sister, Sally Harman Werth of Rural Retreat, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Carolyn White of Blacksburg, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Virginia was a 1939 graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman's College and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond. A memorial service will be held at the Westminster Canterbury Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015, with the Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the family cemetery at New Dublin Presbyterian Church, Dublin, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 Grace St. Richmond, Va. 23219.
Burial2015She was buried in 2015 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.
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Clyde Stephems

F, #6532, b. 1901, d. 1988

Family: Rollin Pearsall White (b. 6 May 1886, d. 25 June 1979)

Biography

Birth1901Clyde Stephems was born in 1901.
Marriage17 September 1938Rollin Pearsall White and she were married on 17 September 1938 in Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, Virginia, Marriage Certificate Facts:
Rollin is age 52, Single, not previously married, Occupation Carpenter. Clyde is 37, single, not previously married. Parents H. M. Stephens and Molly J. Gowen. Born in Buena Vista. Married by William B. Denson, Baptist minister.
Death1988She died in 1988 in Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, Virginia,
Last Edited30 May 2017

Carolyn Sedgwick White

F, #6533

Parents

FatherRollin Pearsall White (b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010)
MotherMary Eva Jones (b. 23 October 1923, d. 12 January 2007)
Last Edited31 May 2017

Cynthia Kent White

F, #6534

Parents

FatherRollin Pearsall White (b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010)
MotherMary Eva Jones (b. 23 October 1923, d. 12 January 2007)
Last Edited31 May 2017

Rollin Pearsall White, III

M, #6535

Parents

FatherRollin Pearsall White (b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010)
MotherMary Eva Jones (b. 23 October 1923, d. 12 January 2007)
Last Edited31 May 2017

James White

M, #6536

Parents

FatherJames Bell White (b. 2 July 1915, d. 29 January 1990)
MotherVirginia Harman (b. 19 May 1918, d. 29 January 2015)
Last Edited31 May 2017

David White

M, #6537

Parents

FatherJames Bell White (b. 2 July 1915, d. 29 January 1990)
MotherVirginia Harman (b. 19 May 1918, d. 29 January 2015)
Last Edited31 May 2017