Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Thompson. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Lisa Lou Banes (Actress)
She was born in Chagrin Falls (OH) on July 9, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on June 14, 2021 (a Monday) at the age of 65. We don't have any burial details.
Chagrin Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of South Thompson.
He was born in Euclid (OH) on March 17, 1849 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 15, 1929 (a Saturday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Euclid is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of South Thompson.
He was born in Orange (OH) on April 15, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 11, 1948 (a Friday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Orange is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of South Thompson.
Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Cleveland (OH) on January 20, 1873 (a Monday) and died in Aurora (OH) on November 2, 1932 (a Wednesday) at the age of 59. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Aurora is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of South Thompson.
He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Erie Cemetery (Erie County, Pennsylvania).
Eagleville is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of South Thompson.
He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Euclid is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of South Thompson.
He was born in Geneva (OH) on April 11, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in Cliff Island (ME) on June 20, 1916 (a Tueday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Essex County, New Jersey).
Geneva is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of South Thompson.
James A. Garfield (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
Full name: James Abram Garfield
He was born in Moreland Hills (OH) on November 19, 1831 (a Saturday) and died in Elberon (NJ) on September 19, 1881 (a Monday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Moreland Hills is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of South Thompson.
Lucretia Garfield (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James A. Garfield (March 1881 - September 1881))
She was born in Garrettsville (OH) on April 19, 1832 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on March 14, 1918 (a Thursday) at the age of 85. She is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Garrettsville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of South Thompson.
Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Painesville (OH) on June 2, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Alliance (OH) on April 28, 1904 (a Thursday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Lake County, Ohio).
Painesville is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of South Thompson.
He was born in Cleveland Heights (OH) on June 17, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on January 27, 1997 (a Monday) at the age of 88. The body was cremated.
Cleveland Heights is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Thompson.
Paul Newman (Oscar winning actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, race car driver)
He was born in Shaker Heights (OH) on January 26, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Westport (CT) on September 26, 2008 (a Friday) at the age of 83. The body was cremated.
Shaker Heights is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of South Thompson.
She was born in Euclid (OH) on June 1, 1955 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 17, 2022 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Euclid is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of South Thompson.
She was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 4, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Euclid (OH) on December 7, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. She is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Euclid is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of South Thompson.
He was born in Jefferson (OH) on November 24, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on June 14, 1948 (a Monday) at the age of 34. He is buried at Woodland Cemetery (Montgomery County, Ohio).
Jefferson is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of South Thompson.
He was born in Ashtabula (OH) on June 29, 1885 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on March 17, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Ashtabula is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of South Thompson.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.