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ABDOU, Magdy
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Magdy A. Abdou, 65, died November 23, 2005 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Cairo, Egypt to the late Abdel M. Abdou Rizk and Aida Rizk. He was a retired technician for Michelin, and was a board member of St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church. He is survived by his wife, Samia Abdou; a son and daughter-in-law, Antoine and Leigh Abdou of Florence; a sister, Dr. Mervat (Dr. Cherif) Makram of Monticello, NY; and a brother, Medhat (Dr. Nancy) Adbou of Toronto. Services were held at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church. Interment was at Greenville Memorial Gardens under the direction of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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ADAMS, Ellie
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ellie Palmer Adams, 100, died April 21, 2006. She was born January 9, 1906 to the late James Palmer and Mariah George Palmer. She retired from United Merchants after 25 years of service. She attended the First Presbyterian Church of Union, and was a former member of the Clemson Extension Homemakers Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Aubry and Rosanell Adams of Union; 2 grandsons; 5 great-granddaughters; her nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Annie Mae Gibbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Franklin "Joe" Adams; a son, Joe "Pete" Adams; three sisters, Belle Palmer Robinson, Martha Palmer Guest, and Mary Palmer Kirby; and four brothers, Mack, Columbus, Cliff, and Thomas Palmer. She was the last survivor among her immediate relatives in the Palmer family. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Union Memorial Gardens by Holcombe Funeral Home.

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ALEXANDER, Dorothy
ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dorothy Clement Alexander, 80, died May 31, 2007. She was born February 23, 1927 to the late Frank and Annie Kay Clement. She retired from Daylight Donuts, and had formerly been employed by Dunkin' Donuts. She attended the First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She is survived by her husband, L.G. Alexander; two daughters, Jean Byce of Sandy Springs, and Becky Bell of Greenville; two sons, Chris Alexander of Columbia, and Frank Alexander of Anderson; a brother, Bobby R. Clement of Greenwood; a sister, Doris Drake of Anderson; 9 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Green. Entombment was at Forest Lawn Mausoleum under the direction of Sullivan-King Mortuary.

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ALONGI, Matthew
WALTERBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA: Matthew Salvatore Alongi died July 24, 1991 at a Charleston hospital. He was born May 31, 1969 in Portsmouth, VA to Walter Hickman, Sr. and Mary Smoak Hickman. He attended Doctors Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Zaker Alongi; his parents, of Walterboro; three sisters, Amanda Hickman of Walterboro, Cynthia Frierson of John's Island, and Tammy Canady of Adams Run; three brothers, Walter Hickman, Jr. of John's Island, and Jason Alongi and Timothy Alongi, both of Walterboro; and his grandparents, Junior Hickman of Adams Run, and Eunice C. Smoak of Walterboro. Interment was at Glendale Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.

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AUSTIN, Jehovah
SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Jehovah Austin, 30, died March 17, 1943. She was born May 15, 1920 in Greenville County to Asco and Minnie Kilgore Wright. She was a farmer, and was the wife of Hugh Lee Austin. Burial was at New Pilgrim Cemetery with arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home. Note: Another record gives her birth year as 1913.

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AYERS, Clarence L.
INMAN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Clarence Leroy Ayers, 66, died September 19, 2008. He was born December 3, 1941 to the late Columbus T. and Mary Foster Ayers. He worked for Gramling Brothers, and was a member of Dove Assembly. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mattie Jean Suddeth Ayers; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Curtis Kelly of Iva; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Alice Ayers of Inman; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Services were held at Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Eggers Funeral Home.

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BALTZEGAR, Billie
ESTILL, SOUTH CAROLINA: Billie Youmans Baltzegar, 87, died September 29, 2009. She was born January 8, 1922 to the late Peter Richard Youmans and Hettie Mae Hamilton Youmans. She retired from the United States Postal Service, and served as postmaster at Gifford, SC and Clyo, GA. She attended Lawtonville Baptist Church, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 59 years. Survivors include a daughter, Gayle B. Appleby of Garnett; a son, Ronald Leighton Baltzegar of Greenville, TX; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Baltzegar; and three sisters, Bernice Burke, Beth Miller, and Mary Brooks. Interment was at Lawtonville Cemetery under the direction of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.

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BARNES, Edsel
SMOAKS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Edsel Barnes died April 11, 1938. He was born November 11, 1926 in Smoaks, SC to Melvin and Azalia Barnes. Interment was at Little Swamp Cemetery. Note: One record lists the year of birth as 1928.

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BARRINEAU, Mae
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mae A. Barrineau died September 7, 1964 at a local hospital. She was born July 18, 1880 to Elmore A. and Catherine Shokes Dukes. She was a member St. Andrew's Episcopal Mission. Survivors include five sons, Colin Barrineau, Leroy Barrineau, Harold Barrineau, John Barrineau and Thomas Barrineau; and a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd T. Burris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Barrineau. Services were held at Stuhr's Downtown Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

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BEINDER, Rudolfo
BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rudolfo Beinder, 72, died May 14, 2008. He was born July 15, 1935 in Porto Alegre, RS Brazil to the late Anton and Irena Saar Beinder. He was a retired machine shop manager at Duo-Fast/ITW Corporation. He attended St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. He was a past president of the Sun City Chess Club, and a former officer of the International Friendship Club. He enjoyed gardening and lawn care. Survivors include his wife, Maria T. Beinder; two daughters, Susi and Ed Joyner of Sumter, and Luci and Jim Brehm of Warrenville, IL; two sons, Marcos and Pam Beinder of St. Louis, MO, and Ralf and Lisa Beinder of Lucedale, MS; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Sauls Funeral Home.

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BELL, Marquisse
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA: Marquisse Bell, 52, died January 24, 2010. He was born July 17, 1957 in Burlington, NJ to William Frank Bell, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Tucker Bell. He worked at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Restaurant. He is survived by his wife, Vera G. Bell; two sons, Frankie Truitt of Myrtle Beach, and Marquisse Baytops of Camden, NJ; and five siblings, all of New Jersey. Services were held at Shields Chapel Fire Baptized Holiness Church. Burial was at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McMillan-Small Funeral Home.

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BERLE, Helen
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Helen Dwork Berle died July 28, 2005. She was born November 3, 1923 to Harry Laufer and Toba Hufeison Laufer. She was a retired buyer for Charles Poulnot Ladies' Wear. She was a member of Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue, the Sisterhood of Brith Sholom Beth Israel and Beth Elohim, and Hadassah. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Harriet and Daulton Keith of Mount Pleasant, and Susan and Howard Slotnick of Armonk, NY; a sister, Rose L. Lerner of Charleston; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Berle. Interment was at Brith Sholom-Beth Israel Cemetery under the direction of J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home.

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BETTIS, Rebecca
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rebecca Kent Bettis died February 27, 1989 at Dorn Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia. She was a deputy U.S. District Court clerk, and was a member of the Richland County Legal Auxiliary. She attended Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. She is survived by her husband, Vance J. Bettis; a daughter, Sarah L. Bettis; a son, Andrew Kent Bettis; her parents, Harold Dean and Sarah Reid Kent of Rock Hill; and a brother, Harold Dean Kent III of Charlotte. Arrangements were handled by Dunbar Funeral Home.

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BLACK, Linda
EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Linda Louise Black, 59, died April 14, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Hattie Brooks Black. She is survived by a brother, Truman L. Black of Liberty; four nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews; and her cousins, including Bobbie and Brenda Harris. Interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home.

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BLUM, Harold
GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA: Harold Loyd Blum died February 12, 1971 in Greenwood. He was born March 31, 1927 to Marvin K. and Maggie S. Blum. He was a supervisor at the Greenwood Mills Ninety Six Plant. He was the husband of Flora Broome Blum; and the father of Jeffrey Blum and Jennifer B. Hosmer. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

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BOBULA, Dr. Ida
GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dr. Ida Bobula, 81, died October 24, 1981 at her residence. She was born in 1900 in Budapest, Hungary to Janos D. and Ida Halcy Bobula. She was a retired professor at Limestone College and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Gaffney under the direction of Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home.

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BONAPARTE, Claretta
ST. GEORGE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Claretta Martino Bonaparte died May 12, 2008. She was born November 29, 1944 to the late Willie Martino, Sr. and Ruby Mae Martino. She attended New York University, and was certified in Head Start orientation. She was a substitute teacher in the Dorchester County Schools for 19 years. She attended St. Mathew Baptist Church in Reevesville, and served on the Pastor's Aide Board. She is survived by her husband, Philip; a daughter, Chaunty S. Bonaparte of Summerville; two sons, Ernie D. Bonaparte of the home, and Ron E. Bonaparte of Buford, GA; five siblings, Sadie M. Murray of Brooklyn, NY, and Shelia Martino (Janie), Deloris Martino, Brenda Martino, and Willie Lee Martino (Mary), all of St. George; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; an aunt; three uncles; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Mamie L. Mack, Ray Martino, and Virginia Martino. Arrangements were entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home.

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BOYD, Ophelia
LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ophelia Boyd, 79, died December 12, 2005. She was a retired textile worker, and attended Duncan Creek Baptist Church in Clinton. Survivors include five sons, Marion Boyd of Atlanta, Willie G. Boyd of Williamston, and Casper Boyd, Sammie Boyd, and Tommy Boyd, all of Laurens; two daughters, Jeannette Boyd of Laurens, and Roselle Hurley of Clinton; a sister, Carrie Bell Mayfield of Greenville; and three brothers, Joe Lewis Downs of Duncan, and Azon Downs and Rev. George Downs, both of Spartanburg. Services were held at Duncan Creek Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Goins Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Rainy
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rainy Brown, 69, died January 1, 1991. He was born in Sumter County to Rev. Harry B. and Lula Thompson Brown. He attended St. James United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He worked in the funeral industry and was employed with the family business, Job's Mortuary. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Margaret M. Brown; four stepchildren; two sisters, Thelma B. Goodman of Lynchburg, and Marguerite B. Mickens of Sumter; and a grandson. Services were held at St. James United Methodist Church. Interment was at Walker Cemetery under the direction of Job's Mortuary.

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BURNS, Curnell
WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Curnell "Sonny" Burns died April 25, 2010. He was born June 13, 1944 to George Burns and Mamie L. Hooks Burns. He retired from the City of West Columbia. He enjoyed cooking, auto repair, and music. Survivors include his wife, Alice Rivers Burns; four sons, Corey (Tara) Rivers, Johnathan Sims, Curnell Burns, and Jamie Burns; his mother; four sisters, Texie Harley, Queen (Thomas) Wilson, Ruth (Bennie) Perry, and Katherine Lykes; seven brothers, George (Lestine) Burns, Robert Burns, Freddie (Vera Mae) Burns, J.C. (Leasher) Burns, Ursley (Ruby) Burns, James (Michelle) Burns, and Willie (Vesty) Davis; his mother-in-law, Lillie B. Sims; four brothers-in-law, Heyward Rivers, Frank Rivers, Leroy Rivers, and Deacon John Rivers; five sisters-in-law, Easter Veal, Juanita Hare, Ann Anderson, Rebecca Amiker, and Lillie B. Holmes; 4 grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Nathaniel Burns. Services were held at Brookland Baptist Church. Burial was at New Birth Tabernacle Church Cemetery under the direction of Leevy's Funeral Home.

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BUSBY, Elizabeth
RIDGELAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Elizabeth Rivers Busby, 67, died January 27, 2003. She was the daughter of George and Queen Esther Wright Rivers. She was a native of Ridgeland. She was a member of the Second African Baptist Church of Coosawhatchie, where she served on the Charity Board and sang in the church choir. She is survived by a daughter, Pearl B. Fuller of Ridgeland; her sons, Damien Busby, Charles Busby III, Earl Busby, Jr. and Julious Busby, all of Ridgeland; three sisters, Nancy Fields of New York, NY, and Queen Esther Gregory and Emma Frazier, both of Roosevelt, NY; 21 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Busby, Jr. Services were held at the Second African Church. Interment was at Rock Spring Cemetery by Sauls Funeral Home.

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CAMPBELL, Nola
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA: Nola Harris Campbell, 83, died December 17, 2001. She was born May 2, 1918 in York County to Davie and Maggie Price Harris. Survivors include her husband, Willie Campbell; her daughters, Rita Bogan, Betty Blue, Deborah Crisco and Della Oxendine; her sons, Grady Harris, Leon Harris and Edwin Campbell; her brothers, Morgan and Jeff Harris; her sisters, Viola Robbins, Ann Branham and Lottie Pruitt; 19 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Catawba Ward Chapel. Interment was at the church cemetery.

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CAMPBELL, Ollie
EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ollie Bradley Campbell, 97, died February 14, 2006. She retired from Dunean Mills. She was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Connie M. Campbell Rumsey of Williamston; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Offus Leon Campbell. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery West under the direction of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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CANTEY, Belle
SUMMERTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Belle McCollum Richbourg Cantey, 89, died January 21, 1935 in Summerton. She was born January 18, 1846. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was survived by three children, Caro Cantey, J.A. Richbourg, and Mrs. S.O. Cantey; and four stepchildren, Lillian Cantey, J.M. Cantey, J.J. Cantey, and Mrs. John C. Bailey. She was married twice, once to John Ashby Richbourg, and later to Morgan S. Cantey. She was preceded in death by two of her children. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery.

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CAPEHEART, Iola
PAMPLICO, SOUTH CAROLINA: Iola Virginia Capeheart died August 16, 2007. She was born February 7, 1917 to James and Josephine Valentine. She retired from the City of Bridgeport Board of Education. She attended Spring Branch Baptist Church, where she sang with the Senior Choir and served with the Missionary Society. She is survived by two sons, Willie Capeheart of Melbourne, FL, and Harry L Capeheart (Louvenia) of Pamplico; two children she helped raise, Wendell P. Capeheart and Keith D. Capeheart; a sister, Hallie Morning of Edenton, NC; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her caretaker, Rev. Vickaneta Johnson; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Capeheart; a son, Cecil L. Capeheart; and a brother, James F. Valentine. Interment was at Spring Branch Church Cemetery under the direction of Ideal Funeral Parlor.

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CHEEKS, Sarah
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Sarah Elsie Cheeks, 97, died February 9, 2006. She was born October 3, 1908. She attended the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Robert Croom of North Augusta, and Christine and Clinton Beck of Elkridge, MD; three sisters, Maude Andrews of Tucker, GA, Mary Walker of Columbus, MS, and Claude Bellew of Warthen, GA; a brother, Dr. Robert E. Dudley of Olympia, WA; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leamon Cheeks; and a daughter, Sarah Virginia Cheeks. Interment was at Davisboro Cemetery in Davisboro, GA with arrangements by Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home.

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CHRISTLEY, Donnie Earl Sr.
WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Donnie Earl Christley, Sr., 76, died July 27, 2011. He was born October 19, 1934 in Franklin Township, PA to the late Earl and Ida Christley. He worked at Wachovia Bank as a data processor for 34 years, and was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church. He is survived by his wife, Fay Williams Christley; two sons, Christopher Chad Christley (Julie) of West Columbia, and Stephen Lee Christley (Karen) of Wilmington, NC; a daughter, Karen Christley Bonner (Danny) of Atlanta, GA; a daughter-in-law, Terri Christley; his brothers, Gary Christley (Sandy), Jon Christley, Ralph Christley, and Robert Christley (Carol); a sister, Judy Stevenson (George); and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Donnie Christley, Jr. and Randy Christley; and a sister, Nancy. Services were held at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church. Interment was at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Campground under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.

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CLARK, Betty
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA: Betty Ann Morris Clark, 66, died December 25, 2001 at her residence. She was born September 12, 1935 in Conway to the late Walter Calhoun and Ada Virginia Cason Morris. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert H. Clark; a daughter, Julia A. Floyd of Galivants Ferry; a son, Billy W. Reynolds of Thomson, GA; six brothers, Willie C. Morris of Georgetown, David C. Morris of Murrells Inlet, Fred J. Morris of North Myrtle Beach, Cleo Todd of Myrtle Beach, George G. Morris of Maryland, and Harold C. Morris of Evans, GA; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Murrells Inlet Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment was at Ocean Woods Cemetery with arrangements by Goldfinch Funeral Home.

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CLOWNEY, Hernton
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Hernton "Chuck" Clowney died September 20, 2009 at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1923 to Willie H. and Annie Johnson Clowney. He was a Union County native. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korea, and retired from the Army. He also worked at Community Cash Warehouse for 21 years. He attended Mount Sinai Baptist Church, and also St. Paul Baptist Church, where he had worked with the music ministry for 21 years. Survivors include a sister-in- law; 6 nephews; 5 nieces; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; four sisters; and five brothers. Interment with military honors was at Cedarwood Cemetery by J. W. Woodward Funeral Home.

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COCKLIN, William
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: William Cocklin died April 17, 2001. He was born January 10, 1929 in Sumter to Earnest Cocklin and Rebecca Cocklin. His is survived by his mother; two sisters, Dorothy Webster and Marie Eaddy, both of Sumter; and two brothers, James Cocklin, Sr. and Abraham Cocklin, both of Sumter. He was predeceased by three sisters, Ophelia Cocklin, Agnes Cocklin, and Eva McCoy; and a brother, Earnest Cocklin. Services were held at New Jerusalem Fire Baptized Holiness Church. Burial was at Walker Cemetery by Palmer Memorial Chapel.

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CONLEY, Bevley, Sr.
NINETY SIX, SOUTH CAROLINA: Bevley Conley, Sr., 65, died May 30, 1976. He was born May 29, to Alex and Lou Blocker Conley. Interment was at West Bay Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Note: One record gives the date of death as May 29. Burial may be in Florida.

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COSTAS, Marika
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Marika Z. Costas, 75, died March 29, 1980 at a Florence nursing home. She was the daughter of Alexander and Fotika Zlatanides, and was a native of Greece. She was a former longtime Spartanburg resident, and came to Florence in 1978. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Spartanburg and the Greek Orthodox Ladies' Philoptochos Society. Survivors include her sons, Gus Costas of Gastonia, and Pete and Alex Costas of Florence; 9 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery with arrangements by Cain Funeral Home.

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COUCH, Ronald D., Sr.
PELZER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ronald David "Toodle" Couch, Sr., 76, died December 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1935 in Greenville County to the late George David and Carrie Corrine Smith Couch. He had worked at Robinson Memorial Gardens and Greenville Memorial Gardens, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Mountain Springs Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Faye Stone Couch; three sons, Jason Couch of Greenville, and Terry Michael Couch and Ronald Couch, Jr., both of Pelzer; five sisters, Jane Queen of Simpsonville, Edna Queen of Piedmont, Faye Phillips of Greenville, Sue Floyd of Greer, and Frances Byers of Greensboro, NC; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar "Tobe" Couch. Interment was at Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith Cemetery with arrangements by Gray Mortuary.

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COXE, Annie
DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annie Ruth Coxe, 66, died June 15, 2006. She was born June 3, 1940 to the late Rev. Tommie David McCall and Violet Daisy McDowell McCall. She was a retired textile worker, and attended Bristow Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Elbert A. Coxe; her children, Roger Coxe, Darlene (Donell) Rowell, Faye (Charlie) Bailey, and Judy Coxe, all of Dillon; two brothers, Bobby McCall of Lexington, NC, and David McCall of Latta; two sisters, Geneva Owen and Marguerite Lovette, both of Dillon; 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery by Cooper Funeral Home.

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CRAFT, Jay
ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Jay Carlton Craft, 68, died April 2, 2012 at the AnMed Health Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1943 in Anderson County to the late Tom Watson Craft and Gladys Browning Craft. He was a retired salesman with Palmetto Insurance Company, and was a member of Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith. Survivors include three sisters, Vallie Ree Durham of Piedmont, and Nancy Clemones and Annette Stanley, both of Pendleton. Services were held at Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of McDougald Funeral Home.

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CROSS, Alice
WALTERBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA: Alice Cross, 99, died August 20, 2007 in Walterboro. She was born in Green Pond, SC. She was a member of St. Mary A.M.E. Church in Green Pond, and served on the stewardess board and missionary society. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by two sons, Sam Cross of New York, NY, and Leroy Cross (Elizabeth) of Bronx, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cross. Services were held at St. Mary A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Pynes Cemetery with arrangements by Hamilton's Funeral Home.

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CROW, Henry
LANDRUM, SOUTH CAROLINA: Henry Crow, 80, died March 3, 1934 at his residence. He was survived by his children, Emanuel Crow and Mrs. Tom Hendricks, both of Whitestone. He was preceded in death by his wife; and a son, Clarence Crow. Services were held at Cedar Shoals Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Hatcher Mortuary.

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CULPEPPER, Mary
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mary E. Culpepper, 86, died August 31, 2007. She was born April 18, 1921. She was a retired civil service employee at Fort Gordon, and also retired from the U.S. Navy reserve. She was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and attended the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Order of Eastern Star, the Jessamine Garden Club, and the American Legion. Interment was at Westover Memorial Park under the direction of Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home.

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CUTCHIN, Lonnie
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lonnie L. Cutchin died December 24, 1965 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1896. He formerly lived in Cottondale, FL. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret R. Bell of Savannah, GA, Mary Fryer of Lake City, and Rose Barnhart of Panama City, FL; two brothers, Amos Cutchin of Atlanta, GA and David Cutchin of Spring Hill, LA; three sisters, Jackie Cutchin and Mrs. Pinkie Earnhardt, both of Panama City, FL, and Mrs. Oma Hodges of Chipley, FL; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Georgetown. Interment with Masonic rites was at Evergreen Cemetery.

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DAVIDSON, Donald
BURTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Donald Morrall Davidson, 54, died November 19, 1987 at a local hospital. He was born June 25, 1933 in Beaufort to Norman M. and Margaret Moore Davidson. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Christian Science Church, the Clemson University Scholarship Fund, the Men's Horticulture Society, IPTAY, and the Battery Creek Athletic Booster Club. Survivors include his wife, Doris Crisp Davidson; two daughters, Darlene Glass of Port Royal, and Debra D. Spencer of Dale; three sisters, Genevieve Weaselbear of Charleston, Louise Stubbs of Waterloo, and Marie Spires of Alexandria, VA; two brothers, Richard Davidson and Roland Davidson, both of Grays Hill; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at the Beaufort National Cemetery by Anderson Funeral Home.

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DAVIS, Alma
HARDEEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Alma Wood DuPuis Davis, 88, died January 8, 2008. She was born October 9, 1919 to the late Albert Eugene and Remelle Moore DuPuis. She and her husband co-owned Superior Cleaners, and she was also a former substitute teacher at Hardeeville High School. She attended the First Baptist Church of Hardeeville, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Louis F. Davis; a son, Al (Kathy) Davis of Varnville; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, John H. Moore. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Hardeeville. Interment was at Purrysburg Cemetery with arrangements by Sauls Funeral Home.

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DEER, Homer A., Jr.
ULMER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Homer A. Deer, Jr., 66, died March 25, 2003. He was born July 1, 1936 to the late Homer Deer, Sr. and Vernelle Taylor Deer. He was a retired machinist with the Whitlock Company, and served in the National Guard. He attended Great Salkehatchie Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Doris Deer; two daughters, Angela Guidry, and Annita Ann Tharin, both of Ulmer; five sisters, Peggy Pender of Beaufort, Gloria Main of Fairfax, Jewelle "Dee" Brant of Ulmer, Joann Porter of Allendale, and Mary Harrison of Brunson; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Deer. Interment was at Great Salkehatchie Cemetery by Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home.

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DENNIS, Nell
KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Nell Carolyn Parrott Dennis, 74, died December 31, 2008. She was born April 23, 1934 to Lawrence Amos Wilson Parrott and Lois Lane. She was the owner of Royal Dry Cleaners, and attended Kingstree United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Theodore S. "Ted" Dennis; five children, Karolyn Turner of Hampton, Sue Mathews (Aaron) of Simpsonville, Steve Dennis (Lauren) of Mount Pleasant, Kathryn Erickson (Eric) of Moncks Corner, and Keithie Tarver of Bakersfield, CA; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Kingstree United Methodist Church. Interment was at Kingstree Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Williamsburg Funeral Home.

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DERRICK, Laurie Lee
CHAPIN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Laurie Lee Derrick, 48, died November 25, 2008. She was born April 9, 1960 to Roxie and Sam Derrick. She was a flight attendant with American Airlines. She held a degree from the University of South Carolina, and was also a graduate of Clemson University. She attended Chapin United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Clemson Alumni Association and Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Roxie Moore (Paul) of Prosperity, and Lou Barnes (Jim) of Greenville; two nephews; and three nieces. Services were held at Chapin United Methodist Church. Interment was at Holy Trinity Cemetery with arrangements by Whitaker Funeral Home.

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DOVER, Michael W.
BLACKSBURG SOUTH CAROLINA: Michael William Dover, 45, died September 6, 2008 at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1962 in York to James William Dover and Shirley Dover. He was a textile worker and a member of Kings Creek Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Dover; his mother; three daughters, Christie Dover of Clover, and Kimberly Dover and Lisa Dover, both of Blacksburg; four sons, Mikey Dover of Clover, and Caleb Dover, James Dover, and Alan Wall, all of Blacksburg; three sisters, Donna Lynn Shirlie of Clover, and Jane Turner and Vickie Jones, both of Blacksburg; three brothers, Ronnie Dover of Gaffney, and Dean Dover and Jerry (Frankie) Dover, both of Blacksburg; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Kings Creek Church of God. Interment was at Kings Creek Church of God Cemetery under the direction of Gordon Mortuary.

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DUMIT, Jamile
TAYLORS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Jamile R. Dumit, 83, died April 20, 2006. He was the son of the late Charles and Minnie Syracuse Dumit. He was a retired business owner, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Cindy Dumit of Simpsonville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Stuart Willoughby, and Jeanne and Dan Taylor, all of Greer; a sister, Catherine Roth of Taylors; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernelle Waters Dumit. Services were held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Park with arrangements by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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DUNLAP, Mary
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mary Ethel Currens Dunlap, 81, died October 14, 2011. She was born July 20, 1930 in Versailles, KY to Guy and Ethel Crowder Currens. She was a licensed registered nurse, and worked at Kentucky Baptist Hospital in Louisville, KY, the Indiana State Hospital, Baptist Hospital in Columbia, Toumey Hospital in Sumter, and Colleton Regional Memorial Hospital in Walterboro. She attended Crescent Hill Baptist Church, and was a member of the Kentucky Baptist Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. She is survived by three sons, David W. (Kimberly A.) Dunlap of Columbia, Bruce A. (Regina W.) Dunlap of West Columbia, and Edward M. (Deborah Rushen) Dunlap, Jr. of Cramerton, NC; a sister, Doris Marie Currens Hodgetts of Germantown, TN; two sisters-in-law, Gloria D. Truluck of Columbia, and Joyce O. Currens of Versailles, KY; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Edward Miller Dunlap, Sr.; her parents; and five brothers. Services were held at Crescent Hill Baptist Church. Interment was at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of Shives Funeral Home.

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DURST, Georgia
AIKEN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Georgia K. Durst was born June 15, 1890, and died September 10, 1913. Burial was at Kneece Cemetery.

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EADDY, Vannie
HEMINGWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Vannie Eaddy, 78, died November 12, 1981 at his home. He was born in 1903 in Hemingway to Jasper and Adra Lou Cribb Eaddy. He was a retired farmer and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Adril Owens Cribb Eaddy; a son, Legette Eaddy of Hemingway; a stepson, Ozzie Cribb of Georgetown; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ruby Marsh of Morrisville, NC, and Mrs. Anna Eaddy and Mrs. Lunez Marsh, both of Hemingway; a brother, Murray Eaddy of Hemingway; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Morris Funeral Home.

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ELUM, Beatrice
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Beatrice "Bea" Perkins Elum died January 18, 2009. She was born August 13, 1912 to Chester and Blanche Ham Perkins. Following the death of her mother, she and her siblings were raised by their grandparents, Rev. James and Patty Perkins. She was a retired licensed practical nurse, specializing in maternity care. She retired from Metropolitan, and had also worked at hospitals in the Philadelphia, PA area. She was a member of Apostle Temple in Christ Jesus. Survivors include a daughter, Margie Jacobs of New Jersey; a great-nephew she raised as a son, Kevin J. Perkins; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudis Elum; a son, Herman; her parents; seven siblings, Annie Mae, Rufus, Daisy Belle, Hattie, Lillie Mae, Edith, and John; and her grandparents. Interment was at North View Cemetery under the direction of Ideal Funeral Parlor.

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ETHRIDGE, Dora
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dora Dukes Ethridge died February 15, 1968 at Orangeburg Regional Hospital. She was born in Orangeburg County to Willie and Martha Sturkie Dukes. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter D. Cope of Orangeburg; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ethridge. Burial was at Sunnyside Cemetery under the direction of Dukes-Harley Funeral Home.

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EVANS, Mamie
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mamie T. Wingate Evans died March 8, 1891. She was born August 27, 1869. She was the wife of J.W. Evans. Among the surviving family members was a son, George Evans. Interment was at Saint John's Episcopal Church Cemetery.

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FAIRCLOTH, Bill
LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Bill W. Faircloth, 60, died December 27, 1998 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. He was the son of the late Walter and Mattie Jean Cannon Faircloth. He was a native of Horry County. Survivors include his wife, Pearlie M. Faircloth; two daughters, Hilda Martinez of Tabor City, and Deborah T. Sipes of Wilmington, NC; five sons, Dennis Taylor of Conway, Joe H. Taylor of Loris, and Roger, Charles, and Lacy Faircloth, all of Tabor City; two sisters, Martha Blanton and Mary Dorman, both of Loris; and 9 grandchildren. Interment was at Hardee Cemetery by Inman Funeral Home.

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FAIRCLOTH, Susan
CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Susan Lynelle Faircloth, 49, died August 30, 2006. She was born December 30, 1956 to W.B. Faircloth and the late Susie Anderson Faircloth. She attended Kingston Baptist Church. She was fond of animals, and enjoyed crafts. She is survived by her father; her maternal grandmother, Marian Anderson of Conway; five aunts, Margaret Vereen (Tom), Lucille Lupo, Ruby Hager (Carlton), Nancy Booth (Buddy), and Linda A. Graham (Herman), all of Conway; three uncles, Charlie Ellis (Fannie) of Aynor, and Tommy Faircloth (Teresa) and Kenny Anderson (Nell), all of Conway, SC; and a good friend, Linda Martin (Troy) of Conway. Services were held at Kingston Baptist Church. Burial was at Anderson Cemetery under the direction of Goldfinch Funeral Home.

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FAKOURY, Myron
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA: Myron Joseph Fakoury, 81, died March 12, 1969 at Ocean View Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lebanon to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fakoury. He had been a Myrtle Beach resident since 1939, and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Sophia Mack Fakoury; two sons, Dr. Russell W. Fakoury of Barnwell, and Dr. Jack T. Fakoury of Camden; a daughter, Helen Mates of Myrtle Beach; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Interment was at Ocean Wood Cemetery by Bullard Funeral Home.

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FERGUSON, Charles G., Jr.
LAKE WYLIE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Charles G. "Skip" Ferguson, Jr., 74, died September 8, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He was born August 12, 1936 to the late Charles G. and Catherine McClain Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Viola S. Ferguson; a daughter, Lisa Ann Graner (Thomas) of Clover; a son, Michael J. Ferguson (Arleen) of Essington, PA; two brothers, Elmer Ferguson of Marcus Hook, PA, and Francis Ferguson of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Patricia Cox of Marcus Hook, PA, and Catherine Graden of Windor, GA; and 4 grandsons. Arrangements were handled by M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home.

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FORD, Allen
HAMER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Allen Ford died March 12, 2007. He was born June 14, 1938. Family members include five children, Richard Ford (Annie) of Hamer, Ronald Ford (Helen) of Florence, Darlene Ford of Seattle, WA, and Michael Ford and Johnny Ford (Crystal), all of Baltimore, MD; two siblings, Fannie Smith (Johnny) of Queens, NY and James Ford of Dillon; his mother-in-law, Louisiana McDonald of Hamer; two brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; 6 grandchildren; his cousins; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Bell McDonald Ford. Services were held at Hazy Grove Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of House of Thomas Funeral Home.

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FOSTER, Bessie
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Bessie Emma Foster, 89, died December 22, 2008. She was born April 11, 1919 to the late Bessie May Staley and William George Schoenfeld. She was a retired seamstress. She attended St. Michael Lutheran Church, and was a volunteer at the church office. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Bonita "Bonnie" and David Cook of Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Foster; and seven siblings. Services were held at St. Michael Lutheran Church. Interment was at Greenville Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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FOSTER, Raphael
EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Raphael L. Foster, 81, died February 21, 2006. He was the son of the late Jessie Foster and Lillie Hamilton Foster. He attended Pickens Church of God. He is survived by two daughters, Faye Foster and Judy Hattaway (Michael), all of Easley; a sister, Francis Dean Trotter of Sunset; a grandson; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth S. Foster. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens under the direction of Dillard Funeral Home.

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FREEMAN, Bessie
CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Bessie Louise Young Freeman, 96, died September 13, 2011. She was born February 7, 1915 in Chester to Joseph David and Mary Elizabeth Reid Young. She retired from Schlegel Manufacturing. She was a longtime member of the Chester First Baptist Church, where she was a former primary Sunday School teacher. Family members include three daughters, Peggy Louise Phifer of Kannapolis, NC, and Elizabeth "Beth" Tatman and Claudia (Ronnie) Dean, all of Chester; two sisters, are Mary Ellen Freeman and Wrennie Mae Hare, both of Chester; her grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Paul Freeman; two sisters, Nannie Lee Morrow and Ollie Edward Osborne; and four brothers, Joseph Coleman, Johnny David, Henry Albert, and James Herbert Young. Services were held at the Saluda Street Church of God. Arrangements were handled by Pollard Funeral Home.

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FUNNYE, Vivian
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Vivian Funnye, 62, died September 11, 2003. She was born September 11, 1941 in Georgetown to the late Thomas and Naomi Smalls Funnye. She attended Bethel A.M.E. Church, where she was a member of the Willing Workers Club and the Sunday School program. She is survived by a brother, Charles Funnye of New York, NY; and her friends. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Morning Glory Cemetery under the direction of Wilds Funeral Home.

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FURR, Pearlie
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA: Pearlie Mae Honeycutt Furr, 97, died February 27, 2010. She was the daughter of the late King Lemuel Honeycutt and Rose Ella Wilson Honeycutt. She owned the Midget Grill, and attended Bethel Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and traveling. She is survived by a son, Jimmy Furr (Elaine) of Rock Hill; 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Danny Ray Furr; two sisters; four brothers; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Furr. Services were held at Bethel Methodist Church. Interment was at Forest Hills Cemetery under the direction of Greene Funeral Home.

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FUTCH, Dollie
GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dollie Mae Lupton Futch died October 7, 2007. She was born November 20, 1927 to the late William Ambers Lupton and Dollie Kathleen Mason Lupton Gerard. She was a retired radiology file technician at the Medical University of South Carolina. She attended the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek. She was a volunteer with St. Jude's Research Program, and helped make fruit baskets for the soldiers' program. She is survived by four sons, Marion H. Futch, Jr. of Lady's Island, and Mendel C. Futch, Michael D. Futch, and Matthew L. Futch, all of Goose Creek; three sisters, Dora Lupton of North Carolina, and Daisey Jones and Libby Evans, both of Charleston; two brothers, Jim Lupton of Goose Creek, and George Lupton of North Charleston; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion H. Futch, Sr. Interment was at Carolina Memorial Park.

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GADSDEN, Barbara
EDISTO ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Barbara Jean Gadsden died December 14, 2008. She was the daughter of Juanita B. Baker and the late Robert Thomas. She was the wife of Harold Gadsden, Sr.; and the mother of Harold Gadsden, Jr. (Retha), Edith Gadsden Jones (Ray), and Juanita Gadsden Singleton (Jerome). Arrangements were entrusted to Fielding Home For Funerals.

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GAMBLE, Mable
MANNING, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mable Ponzella Gamble, 60, died December 5, 2011 at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. She was born October 1, 1951 in New Zion, SC to the late Charlie and Edna Woods Gamble. She worked for the Clarendon County Council on Aging with over 30 years of service, and attended Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Stacie U. Gamble; two stepchildren, Tyrell Tyquan and Tyshuna Davis; seven sisters, Agnes (Jerry) Greene, Alphenia (Roger) Dukes, Minnie (Garcia) Hill, Sarettter Witherspoon, Betty (Thomas) Rose, Chars (Charles) Kennedy, and Edna McFadden; two brothers, William and John Gamble; a sister-in-law, Shirley Davis; a granddaughter; 2 step-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Turbeville. Interment was at the church cemetery by Samuels Funeral Home.

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GARFINKEL, Alex
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Alex Garfinkel died January 10, 2006. He was born August 19, 1915 to Harry L. Garfinkel and Celia Lapidus Garfinkel. He was the retired co-owner of Garfinkel and Company. He was a member of Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue, B'Nai Brith, Mariner Lodge #2 A.F.M., and the Hebrew Benevolent Society. He was a former member of Elks Lodge #242. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Wilshin Garfinkel; three sons, David A. Garfinkel of Jacksonville, FL, Michael H. Garfinkel of New York City, NY, and William I. Garfinkel of Watertown, CT; two sisters, Millie Silverman of Charleston, and Flora Chase of Chicago, IL; 5 grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery.

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GARRETT, Hilda
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Hilda Marie Garrett died September 2, 2009. She was born September 17, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Daniel and Martha Garrett. She was raised by her sister, Martha, and her brother-in-law, Colan Corbett. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Arrangements were handled by Palmer Memorial Chapel.

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GLENN, David
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA: David Lee Glenn, 64, died August 2, 1929. He was born September 2, 1865. He was survived by a son, R.J. Glenn of Columbia; three daughters, Mabel C. (John) Simril of Rock Hill, in whose home he passed away, Mrs. George Isaacs of Lynchburg, VA, and Mrs. G.A. Roberts of St. Croix; three brothers; a sister; and 11 grandchildren. He was the husband of Martha Adelaide Mast. Services were held at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Burial was at the church cemetery.

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GLOVER, Patricia
ST. GEORGE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Patricia Glover, 48, died August 6, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Demonte and Quasian Glover; a daughter, Tameka Glover; a brother, Rodell Cobbs; and three sisters, Rosa Cobbs, Christine Greene, and Dora Cobbs. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at St. James Cemetery under the direction of Brown and Son Funeral Home.

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GOLDMAN, Louis
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Louis Goldman died February 15, 1968 in a Charleston nursing home. He was born November 17, 1900 in Charleston. He was a retired merchant. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Max Goldstein of Charleston. Interment was at Brith Sholom-Beth Israel Cemetery in Maryville under the direction of Stuhr's Downtown Chapel.

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GOODEN, Viola
GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Viola Gibbs Gooden, 96, died January 3, 2001 at Brookview Healthcare Center. She was born in Cherokee County to George W. and Lillie Ellen Littlejohn Gibbs. She was a member of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School pianist and mother of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Martha G. Littlejohn of Gaffney, and Hattie Mae Shippy of Columbia; a son, Richard C. Gibbs of Spartanburg; three sisters, Rev. Julia Tate of Gaffney, Lillie E. Thornton of Flint, MI, and Pauline Hutley of Brooklyn, NY; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Walter E. Gibbs, Sr. and Rev. Doc Gooden. Services were held at Limestone Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at the Limestone Cemetery with arrangements by Gilmore Mortuary.

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GOODMAN, John O.
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA: John Olin Goodman died September 30, 2005 at Carolina Hospital. He was born May 14, 1956 in Florence to Lucille Goodman and Ned Gee. He attended Florence-Darlington Technical College. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and also served in the South Carolina National Guard. Survivors include twelve siblings, Ned Earnest (Betty) Scipio, Linda J. Wilson, and Gary Lee Goodman, all of Florence, Melvin (Beth) Goodman of Dalzell, Queen E. Houston of Hampton, VA, Harry (Yasmin) Goodman of Augusta, Randy Goodman and Tommy McAllister, both of Atlanta, GA, Jimmy Andrews of Baltimore, MD, Patricia Dugan of New York, NY, Dorothy Mae (Nathan) Winslow of San Diego, CA, and Juanita (Bert) Bennett of Spanaway, WA; two maternal aunts, Perlene Pitts of Florence, and Rosa Bracie of Hampton, VA; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends, including the Rainey family. Interment was at the Florence National Cemetery by Ideal Funeral Parlor.

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GOODWIN, Oleta
WALTERBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA: Oleta Smith Goodwin, 89, died January 11, 2009. She was born October 23, 1919 to Lonnie Calvin Smith and Celia Calamine Strickland Smith. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Walterboro, and was active with Senior Friends and the Homemakers' Association. She is survived by a daughter, Doby Goodwin Sauls (Bob) of Beaufort; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Goodwin; a son, Wayne Goodwin; and her parents. Interment was at Smoaks Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.

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GRAHAM, Rev. Theodore
LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rev. Theodore Graham, 71, died May 3, 1986 at Lower Florence County Hospital. He was the son of Bennie and Lula McClam Graham, and was a Florence County native. He was a retired Holiness minister and a member of St. Mark Holiness Church. He had been a pastor at Bethlehem Holiness Church, Piney Grove Holiness Church, and Little Star Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Edith H. Graham; three sons, Aaron Graham of Lake City, Willard Graham of Eastover and Isiah Graham of Bronx, NY; two daughters, Betty Beckett and Dora Clark, both of Phiadelphia, PA; his mother, Lula Graham of Lake City; four sisters, Pearl Brown of Lake City, and Zellia Burgess, Lizzie Abson and Nena Hanna, all of Baltimore, MD; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mark Holiness Church. Interment was at Rest Lawn Cemetery by Green's Funeral Home.

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GRANT, Imetrice
BURTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Imetrice Grant, 31, died September 26, 2008. She was born October 22, 1976 to Ervin Grant, Sr. and the late Almetrice Ethel Moore Grant. Services were held at Third Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment was at Ellis Cemetery under the direction of Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals.

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GRAY, Hilda
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Hilda Moore Gray, 86, died October 30, 2001 at Fraser Health Center. She was born January 30, 1915 in Petersburg, TN to Thomas and Lucille Schoffner Moore. She was a volunteer with the Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years, and was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She was a former resident of Petersburg, TN. Survivors include two sons, Thomas M. Gray of Durango, CO, and Lawrence H. Gray of Cincinnati; a sister, Adelaide Moss of Florence; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Gray. Services were held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, TN with local arrangements by Island Funeral Home. Arrangements in Tennessee were handled by McCauley Funeral Home.

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GREEN, Elouise
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Elouise B. Green, 85, died July 14, 2009. She was born August 28, 1923 to the late Joseph and Minnie Busby. She is survived by seven daughters, Charlotte (David) Franklin, Linda (James) Jefferson, Elouise Keitt, Barbara (Abraham) Stevenson, Sherrie (Larry) Stroman, Ollie Mae Green, and Minnie Davis; 36 grandchildren, including seven who were raised in the home, Richard Polite, Barbara Busby, Stanley Green, Angela Riley, Brenda Polite, Lee Green, and Jacqueline Green; four sons-in-law; four daughters-in-law; 44 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; her caregivers, Deitra Palmer and Brenda Higgins; a close friend, Alice Chilson of Denmark, SC; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Booker T. Green, Sr. Services were held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial was at Belleville Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Simmons Funeral Home.

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GREEN, James
WEDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA: James Green, 75, died May 8, 2009 at Tuomey Health Care System in Sumter. He was born July 11, 1933 in Sumter County to the late Douglas and Maybelle Dix Green. He retired from Korn Industrial Company after over 30 years of service. He was a member of Orange Hill R.M.U.E. Church, and served in many capacities, including church steward. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Lee Rivers Green; six children, James Green, Jr. of Baltimore, MD, Rev. Eartha (Benjamin) Butler of Wilson, NC, Shirley Jones and David (Angela) Rivers, all of Wedgefield, and Michael Lee and Dannie Green, both of Washington, DC; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Lizzie Smith; four brothers-in-law, Charlie (Ann) Smith, George (Charlotte) Rivers, Marion (Laura) Smith, and Fred (Sandra) Smith; his cousins, including Sarah Hill of Wedgefield; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Delores Green; and several siblings, including Cecilia, Sylvia, Bill, Emily, Frances, Joseph, Easter Mae, Ruby, David, Paul, Samuel, and Johnny. Services were held at Orange Hill R.M.U.E. Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home.

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GREER, Thelma
GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Thelma Jones Greer, 75, died November 21, 2005. She was a daughter of the late Linton and Verdie Jones. She was a trainer for Munford Co., and was a Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Greer; a sister, Ruby Powell of Greenville; and a brother, Buddy Jones of Greenville. Services were held at Fulton Presbyterian Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Wood Mortuary.

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GRIFFIN, Beulah
CHESNEE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Beulah Brock Griffin, 89, died February 1, 2003. She was the daughter of the late Will and Lillie Cash Brock. She attended Chesnee Wesleyan Church. She is survived by a son, Jerry F. Griffin of Inman; four sisters, Sudie Price of Mayo, and Mamie Spake, Zinnie "Tina" Lamb, and Lois Martin, all of Chesnee; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Griffin. Burial was at Springhill Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Eggers Funeral Home.

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GRIFFIN, Raymond E.
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Raymond Eugene Griffin, 50, died August 14, 1969 at a local hospital. He was born February 5, 1919 in Charleston to W.H. and Lula Jones Griffin. He was a former All-Southern American Legion baseball player. He was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Terry Griffin of Charleston; a son, Raymond E. Stokes of Texas; his parents; four brothers, William, Hampton, George and Joseph Griffin, all of Charleston; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stuhr's Downtown Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Magnolia Cemetery.

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GRIMMAGE, Lillian
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lillian Brave Grimmage, 74, died December 17, 2000 at the Prince George Nursing Center. She was born August 8, 1926 in Georgetown to William and Rebecca Richardson Brave. She is survived by a son, Al J. Grimmage of Georgetown; a daughter, Elizabeth Gause of Georgetown; and 2 grandsons. Services were held at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Interment was at Morning Glory Cemetery with arrangements by Wilds Funeral Home.

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GRIMSLEY, Pamela
DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Pamela K. Grimsley, 24, died January 25, 1989 at her residence. She was a textile worker. She is survived by her father, Robert Davis, Sr.; her mother, Margaret Grimsley; a sister, Laura Moore of Latta; a brother, Robert Davis, Jr.; and a grandmother, Ida Johnson. Services were held at the Congregational Holiness Church. Note: Interment may be at Greenlawn Cemetery.

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HALL, Ted
INMAN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ted Donald Hall, 72, died November 26, 2007. He was born January 1, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Joel Dudley and Eva Edisto Phillips Hall. He retired from Spartanburg Steel after 28 years, and was a member of Holston Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Jeannette (Mathis) Hall; three sons, Gary Hall of Atlanta, GA, and Phillip Hall (Ruthanne) and Larry Hall (Mona), all of Inman; a daughter, Cathy Ford of Campobello; a sister, Brenda Prieto of Inman; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Calvin Hall; and a sister, Betty McKelvy. Services were held at Holston Creek Baptist Church. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Seawright Funeral Home.

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HAMMONDS, Robin
GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Robin Lynn May Hammonds, 18, died February 14, 1979. She was born March 3, 1960 to Marvin May and Geneva J. Timmons. She attended the O'Neal Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Sammy Hammonds, Sr.; a son, Sammy L. Hammonds, Jr. of Greer; three brothers, Charles May of Taylors, Michael May of Georgia and Bryan May of North Carolina; and a sister, Mrs. Shirley Brown of Greer. Services were held at the O'Neal Church of God. Interment was at the O'Neal Church of God Cemetery by Wood Mortuary. Note: One record spells her first name Robbin.

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HAMPTON, Paul E.
BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Paul Edward Hampton, 78, died November 2, 2007. He was a member of the gospel group, The Hamptons. Survivors include his wife, Gail Bolton Hampton; three daughters, Dianne Gentry of Spartanburg, and Airleah Deaton and Amy Pruitt, both of Blacksburg; a son, Mark Hope of Blacksburg; a sister, Betty Champion of Blacksburg; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. Interment was at Clingman Memorial Gardens.

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HANNON, Mamie
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Mamie Mullinax Hannon, 90, died November 9, 2009 at White Oak Manor. She was born in Cleveland County to the late John and Fanny Bell Hamm Mullinax. She had been a textile worker, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Roger Hannon (Cyndi) of Shelby, Herb Hannon (Angela) of Myrtle Beach, and Jerry Hannon of Lattimore, NC; a daughter, Ruth Minnick (Tom) of Davenport, IA; a sister, Jeanette Turner of Grover; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Herbert Hannon; a daughter, Joyce Hannon; her parents; four sisters; six brothers; and a grandson, Jeremy Hannon. Interment was at Clingman Memorial Gardens under the direction of Gordon Mortuary.

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HARMON, John S.
POMARIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: John Simpson Harmon died March 25, 2008. He was born March 28, 1916 to the late Harrison "Hack" Harmon, Sr. and Ola Long Harmon. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was also a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, where he was a member of the Golden Agers. He was a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association, Consolidated #5 Fire Department, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion, the 2nd Calvary Association, and Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by a sister, Reba H. Berry of North Augusta; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harrison Monroe Harmon, Jr. Services were held March 28, 2008 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Burial was at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Cemetery under the direction of McSwain-Evans Funeral Home.

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HEATON, King
REEVESVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: King Lewis Heaton, 82, died January 15, 2004 at his home. He was born January 13, 1922 in Reevesville to the late Thomas Franklin and Elizabeth Reeves Heaton. He was a retired carpenter at the Charleston Navel Ammunition Depot, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Reevesville Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, Carroll Braxton (Betty) Heaton of Edisto Island; and two sisters, Julia Hucks Polk of North Augusta, and Frances Moore of Williamston, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea Carroll Heaton; five sisters, Grace Rickborn, Emma Heaton, Eliza Dukes, Tommie Knight, and Mae Varner; and three brothers, Dick Heaton, Willie Heaton, and Bryant Heaton. Services were held at Reevesville Baptist Church. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery.

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HERBICK, Helen
SEABROOK ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Helen Anne Herbick died July 23, 2007. She was born September 17, 1915 to Isodora Petrauskas and Ursala Martin Petrauskas. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Herbick; a daughter, JoAnne Wright of Kansas; two sons, Tom Herbick of Seabrook Island and Michael Herbick of Sherman Oaks, CA; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Cemetery.

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HIRTH, Margaret
SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Margaret Sykes Hirth died November 20, 1980 at her home. She was born August 12, 1903 in Marietta, OH to the late William and Margaret Sykes. She attended Marietta College, Barnard College, and the New School of Social Research in New York City. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal CHurch. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William D. Baughman of Summerville; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Karl Hirth. Interment was at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery under the direction of Dyal Funeral Home.

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HOLLOWAY, Luebirdia
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Luebirdia Boozer Holloway, 96, died January 29, 2011 at White Oak Manor in Newberry. She was born in Newberry County to Elliott Boozer and Emma Wilson Boozer Gilmore. She was a member of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church and Women's Home Aide Society #52. She is survived by a brother, Willie Gilmore of Newberry; her cousins, including Jeanette Halistock; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Holloway. Services were held at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of F.B. Pratt and Son Funeral Home.

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HOOKS, Ava
NICHOLS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ava Hooks died September 13, 1974. She was born August 21, 1904 in Horry County, SC to John Hartford Hooks and Flora Holmes Hooks. She was a member of Wannamaker Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Ambrose Hooks of Mullins, and Furman Hooks of Nichols. Burial was at Hooks Cemetery with arrangements by Meares Funeral Home.

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HOWELL, Hattie
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Hattie Howell died February 26, 2007. She was born December 12, 1924 in Green Pond, SC. Survivors include a son, Ricky Howell; a sister, Wilhelmenia Brown; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Services were held at Union Baptist Church. Interment was at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in Green Pond under the direction of Dorothy's Home for Funerals.

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HUBERT, Forest
KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Forest W. Hubert died April 27, 1980 at a nursing home in Kingstree. He was born July 26, 1897 in Columbia County, GA to William Pride and Maude Legwen Hubert. He retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard, and was a member of Cherokee United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Campbell Smith Hubert; a sister, Mrs. G.F. McBrayer of Morganton, NC; and a brother, W.L. Hubert of Newland, NC. Interment was at Carolina Memorial Gardens under the direction of Stuhr Funeral Home.

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HUGHES, Dennis
PELION, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dennis Robert Hughes, 63, died December 21, 2010. He was born October 28, 1947 in Buffalo, NY to Robert Charles and Lois B. Hughes. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and served with the 196th Light Infantry. He was a student of the Rosicrucian Fellowship. He is survived by a daughter, Spena Celeste Hughes; and two brothers, Larry and Patrick Hughes. Interment was at Fort Jackson National Cemetery under the direction of Barr-Price Funeral Home.

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HUMPHRIES, James B.
BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: James Brittan Humphries, 40, died January 16, 2001. He was the son of Clayton Herman Humphries and Betty Sue Borders Dickson. He was a brick mason, and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents; his stepmother, Carol McCraw Humphries of Gaffney; his stepfather, David Dickson of Blacksburg; a sister, Tammy Humphries Hambright of Blacksburg; a stepsister, Sherry Alvarez of Gaffney; a stepbrother, Tim Parker of Gaffney; and his maternal grandmother, Dorcas Borders of Blacksburg. Interment was at Antioch Church Cemetery under the direction of Gordon Mortuary.

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HUTCHERSON, Cindy
CAMPOBELLO, SOUTH CAROLINA: Cindy D. Hutcherson, infant, died August 8, 1973 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Eugene and Diane Cash Hutcherson; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cash; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Hutcherson; and her maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Belue. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Garden by Petty Funeral Home.

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HYMAN, Gertrude
PAMPLICO, SOUTH CAROLINA: Gertrude Myers Hyman died March 22, 2008 at Carolinas Hospital System. She was born January 1, 1928 in Florence, SC to Jeff Myers, Sr. and Minnie Wheeler Myers. She moved to Brooklyn, NY, where she was a longtime member of Brownville Community Baptist Church. She later returned to Florence County and rejoined Mill Branch African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she had been a member prior to going to New York. She is survived by two sons, Wilbert (Diane) Hyman of Heritage, TN, and Gregory (Deidre) Hyman of Bear, DE; four sisters, Carolyn Myers of Brooklyn, NY, Elizabeth (Robert) Graham of Philadelphia, PA, and Minnie Thomas and Harristine Cockfield, both of Pamplico; a brother, Jeff Myers, Jr. of Pamplico; two sisters-in-law; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Hyman; her parents; and three sisters, Abbie, Hestine, and Anna. Services were held at Mill Branch A.M.E. Church. Interment was at the Florence National Cemetery under the direction of Ideal Funeral Parlor.

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HYMAN, Lula
CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lula Jane Johnson Hyman, 83, died May 17, 1982 in Conway. She was born in Horry County to the late Hamp and Catherine Rabon Johnson. She is survived by seven daughters, Eloise Hughes and Betty Singleton, both of Conway, Will Lou Pace of Sumter, Fancy Gore of Georgetown, Ethel Lee Johnson of Texas, Maxine Holmes of Titusville, FL, and Jenewood Johnson of Orlando, FL; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Juniper Bay Baptist Church Cemetery by Goldfinch Funeral Home.

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INSIXIENGMAY, Viengnakhone
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Viengnakhone Joseph Insixiengmay, 2, died October 15, 1983 at Spartanburg General Hospital. He was a native of Thailand, and was the son of Mrs. Khammone Insixiengmay and the late Khamkhoun Tamvoungxai. Services were held at St. Francis Anglican Catholic Church. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Floyd Mortuary.

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ISAACS, Claude
YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA: Claude Raymond "Buck" Isaacs, 70, died March 2, 2008. He was born July 12, 1937 to the late Claude Ray Isaacs and Ruth Phillips Isaacs. Services were held at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly. Interment was at Grandview Memorial Park.

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ISRAEL, Cornie
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Cornie Mae Willoughby Israel, 77, died October 16, 1977 in Charleston. She was born July 18, 1900 in Horry County, SC to John and Mary Stroud Willoughby. She was the wife of Frank Israel. Survivors include five children, Lonzo Israel and Irene Duncan, both of Nichols, Ester Hiers and J.E. Israel, both of Charleston, and Leo Israel of Florence; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Calvary Free Will Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Meares Funeral Home.

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JACKSON, Felton
CHERAW, SOUTH CAROLINA: Felton Jackson, 67, died March 8, 2006. He was born in Marlboro County to Felton and Betsy Kollack Jackson. He retired from the Cheraw Packing Plant, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include two sisters, Jacqueline Jackson of Cheraw, and Barbara Clary of Maryland; two aunts, Lucille Ingram, and Hattie Blunt; a caregiver, Sarah Leak of Cheraw; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Jackson. Interment was at the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Grooms Funeral Home.

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JACKSON, Herbert
TIMMONSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Herbert Jackson, 89, died April 16, 2005 at a local hospital. He was born in Florence County to Charlie and Maggie Johnson Jackson. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by three daughters, Evangelist Dorothy J. Kennedy and Charlena J. Kennedy of Timmonsville, and Bertha White of New York; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Green Jackson. Services were held at Zion Temple Holiness Church. Interment was at Sansbury Cemetery with arrangements by Bacote-Eaddy Funeral Home.

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JACKSON, Samuel
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Samuel "Skebo" Jackson died May 9, 2011 at Dorn Veterans Hospital. He was born August 5, 1949 in Richland County, SC to Sam and Mozell Jackson. He was a longtime employee of Kelly Paper Company, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Columbia Junior College. Survivors include a daughter, Shawntory Latwan Jackson; two sons, Shon Ketell (Talisa) Boles, and Jatory Qwan Jackson; a stepson, Ricky Tyler; his mother; three sisters, Jackie Love, Margaret Gilliard, and Julietta (Larry) Dowling; a brother, Omar (Ingrid) Jackson; an uncle, Elder James Robins; 8 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including his close friends, Sarah Amacker and Delores Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Curtis E. Jackson. Arrangements were handled by Leevy's Funeral Home.

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JACKSON, Walter C.
DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Walter Cecil Jackson, 49, died December 27, 2006. He was born February 17, 1957 to the late Cecil Jackson and Becky Norton Jackson. His godparents were Alton and Gladys Hyatt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and attended Pyerian Baptist Church. He is survived by four brothers, Robert Earl Jackson, Ricky Harrelson, Dennis Hyatt, and Pete Hyatt, all of Dillon; a half-sister, Ann Jones of Latta; an uncle; and two aunts. Interment was at Pyerian Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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JACOBS, Gladys
LUGOFF, SOUTH CAROLINA: Gladys B. Jacobs, 85, died January 6, 2008. She was born in Columbia to the late William and Bessie Campbell Peake. She had been a businesswoman in the Pontiac area since the 1950s, and was a member of Spears Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Marsene Jacobs, Faye Hornsby, and Linda (Ernest) Gilbert, all of Pontiac; four sons, Chris (Alicia) Jacobs of Pontiac, Mike Lee of Iraq, Toby (Aletha) J. Jacobs of Hopkins, and Pastor Rick (Charlie) Jacobs of Chapin; a sister, Lois Grant; a brother-in-law, Leon Horton of Columbia; her sisters-in-law, Annette Barton and Earline LeGrand, both of Pontiac, and Mazell Cook and Ruby Peake, both of Lugoff; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto M. Jacobs; three sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Spears Creek Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Shives Funeral Home.

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JAREMA, Joseph
WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Joseph R. Jarema, 62, died March 14, 2008. He was the son of the late Casmere and Theresa Plum Jarema. He was a long distance truck driver and served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era. He attended the Westminster Seventh-day Adventist Church, and enjoyed watching sports. Survivors include two daughters, Nicolette M. Hammer of Flandreau, SD, and Stephinee R. Guerrero (Lee) of Florence; two sons, Robert W. Jarema of Walhalla, and Daniel Jarema (Lisa) of York; two sisters, Doris Fraiser (George) of Westminster, MD, and Cecilia Brethauer (Bud) of Hampstead, MD; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Davenport Funeral Home.

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JEFFCOAT, Willie Mae
WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Willie Mae Jeffcoat, 58, died October 6, 1975 at the Lexington County Hospital. She was born in Richland County to Hubert and Eva Caulder Crowley. She was a retired textile worker. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Jeffcoat; two daughters, Nettie Wild of Atlanta, GA, and Dolly Lucas of Newberry; two brothers; a sister; a half-brother; and her stepmother, Mrs. Hubert Crowley of Lexington. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Interment was at Gibson Cemetery.

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JENKINS, Carrie
ST. GEORGE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Carrie Stokes Jenkins died October 13, 2007. She was born April 8, 1903 to the late Florence Green Stokes and Joe P. Stokes. She attended Bethel #2 Holiness Church. Survivors include a son, Joseph J. (Gertrude) Jenkins; a daughter, Rosanell J. Jamison; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Jenkins; two children, Ida J. Summers and Josephine J. Warren; and two grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home.

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JERNIGAN, Betty
LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Betty Jane Spivey Jernigan, 71, died March 27, 2009. She was born August 11, 1937 to the late Oscar Caleb Spivey and Dalma Mae Stevens Spivey. She was a retired supervisor at United Carolina Bank, and attended Dogwood Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harry K. Jernigan; a daughter, Roni Sarvis (Stan) of Loris; a son, David Jernigan (fiancee Wanda Schneider) of Rock Hill; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Paul Spivey; and a daughter-in-law, Frances Lynn Jernigan. Services were held at Dogwood Hill Baptist Church. Entombment was at Twin City Memorial Gardens Mausoleum by Hardwick Funeral Home.

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JOHNSON, Hattie
FOUNTAIN INN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Hattie Lucille Johnson, 78, died April 18, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Willie Smith and Mamie Epps Smith. She retired from the Greenville County School District, and attended Old Shady Oak Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Janie Barksdale of Fountain Inn; three sons, Willie Johnson of Gray Court, Marvin Johnson of Fountain Inn, and Johnny C. Johnson, Jr. of Greenwood; 15 grandchildren, including three she reared in the home, Hattie A. Johnson, Billy Ray Barksdale, and Richard J. Barksdale; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny C. Johnson. Services were held at Old Shady Oak Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Beasley Funeral Home.

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JOHNSTONE, Emily
DUE WEST, SOUTH CAROLINA: Emily Johnstone, 93, died January 27, 2005. She was born in Belfast, Ireland on July 23, 1911 to the late James and Elizabeth Gillies Johnstone. She retired from Boeing Aerospace Company in Cape Canaveral, FL, and was a member of the Due West Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two brothers, John Johnstone of England, and Jim Johnstone of Australia; a nephew, John Orchard (Irene) of Ireland; close friends Carolyn and Hillard Allen of Due West; and other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at the Due West Retirement Center. Interment was at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.

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JOWERS, Annie
FOLLY BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annie Laurie Jowers died November 21, 1980. She was born January 11, 1898 in Barnwell to Joseph and Rosa Hair. She was a member of Folly Beach Baptist Church. She is survived by five sons, Earl Jowers, Lennie E. Jowers, Wilbur Jowers, Joe Jowers, and James Jowers; a daughter, Mrs. Carthel Johnson; a brother, J.B. Hair; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Givens and Mrs. Belle Keel; 19 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel. Interment was at the Jowers Family Cemetery.

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KAPLAN, Isidore
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Isidore Kaplan, 86, died March 13, 1973 at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was born in Russia and came to America circa 1904. He lived in New York, later moving to Prosperity, and then to Newberry. He had been living in Atlanta since December. He was a retired Newberry businessman, operating several local businesses, including Sunrise Auto Store. He was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue. He was a Mason and Shriner, and was past president of the Newberry Rotary Club. He helped build the tennis court on Chapman Street. He was survived by his wife, Charna Kaplan; a daughter, Mrs. David Robinson of Savannah, GA; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lou Isaacson of Atlanta; three stepsons, Morris Broudy of Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Joe and Lee Broudy of Atlanta; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.

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KASE, Carmen
POWDERSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Carmen Bejamina Kase, 57, died June 14, 2005. She was born in Ayacucho, Peru to the late Cesar Aibar and Elena Ozejo of Lima, Peru. She held a law degree from Catholic University in Lima, Peru, and a master's degree in industrial relations from Cornell University. She was an attorney for the Department of Labor, and owned Cakes by Carmen. She is survived by her husband, George Kase; three brothers, Edwardo Aibar, Felipe Aibar, and Fernando Aibar, all of Peru; and three sisters, Elena Ray of Chicago, IL, Gloria Gonzalez of Peru, and Maria Teresa Aibar of Argentina. Arrangements were handled by Robinson Funeral Home.

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KAY, Ida
CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ida Kay, 77, died September 18, 1939. She was born November 25, 1861 to John Ates and Sallie Sargent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Kay. Burial was at Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duckett Funeral Home.

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KEARSE, Marian
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Marian Justine Mohrmann Kearse died January 1, 2007. She was born June 6, 1924 to Albert H. Stender and Viola Martschink Stender. She attended Palmer College. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Maxwell Kearse, Jr; three sons, Paul H. Kearse (Linda) of Jacksonville, FL, and Herbert G. Kearse and Gerald "Jack" W. Kearse (Jeanne), all of Marietta, GA; a brother, Edwin R. Mohrmann (Phyllis) of Charleston; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Interment was at Bethany Cemetery under the direction of J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home.

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KELLY, Lucile
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lucile Kelly, 90, died March 15, 1981 at a local nursing home. She was born in Newport, TN to the late William and Mary Kelly. She attended St. John's United Methodist Church, and was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She is survived by a nephew, Robert Wilson of Florida. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park under the direction of Shelley-Brunson Funeral Chapel.

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KELLY, Lucile
ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lucile Gilmer Kelly, 88, died February 28, 2006. She was born July 24, 1917 to James Calhoun and Anna Brooks Gilmer. She attended Anderson College, and was a retired receptionist for Equinox Mill. She attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marianna and Michael Smith of Greenville; a sister, Frances Campbell of Anderson; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Kelly; a sister, Ruth Gilmer; five brothers, Hal, Knox, Albert, Fred, and James Gilmer; her parents; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Leigh Smith. Burial was at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens by Sullivan-King Mortuary.

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KINARD, Jasper
ELLOREE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Jasper Quinton Kinard, 91, died July 10, 2011 in Columbia. He was born January 24, 1920 in Norway, SC to Capers Calhoun Kinard and Mary Frances Pickering Kinard. He owned Kinard Trucking Company in Orangeburg, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Willow Swamp Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Charlene K. Gunter (Timothy) of Las Vegas, NV; three sons, Ronnie Q. Kinard (Judy) of Denver CO, and Karl L. Kinard (Barbara) and Rodney Q. Kinard, all of Columbia; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 12 siblings. Services were held at Willow Swamp Baptist Church in Norway. Burial was at Two Mile Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery in Cope with arrangements by Dukes Harley Funeral Home.

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KIRVEN, Charles, Sr.
REMBERT, SOUTH CAROLINA: Charles Kirven, Sr. died July 4, 2011 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1941 in Sumter County to Clyde E. Kirven, Sr. and Mary Jane McMillian Kirven. He was an auto mechanic. He was a former resident of Columbus, OH, Philadelphia, PA, and Atlanta, GA before returning to South Carolina. Survivors include his children, Charles (Cheree) Kirven, Jr. of Columbus, OH, and Steven Kirven and Kimbley Kirven-Corbett, both of Vidalia, GA; two brothers, Thomas Kirven of Atlanta, GA, and Bobby (Kathy) Kirven of Rochester, NY; a sister, Lena Kirven-Lewis of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his cousins, including Ernest (Bertha) Williams; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Alma and Mary Frances; and a brother, Clyde Kirven, Jr. Arrangements were handled by Job's Mortuary.

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KRANTZ, Alma
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Alma Geneva Kinsey Krantz died September 27, 2008. She was born Feburary 1, 1911 to John Hampton Kinsey and Lillie Dodd Kinsey. She was a charter member of Ashley River Baptist Church, and was also a member of Rutledge Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 grandchildren, Marilyn P. Scott, Kenneth R. Price, and Timothy H. Price, all of Charleston; 8 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Rudolph Krantz, Jr.; and a daughter, Delorese Bokey Krantz Price. Burial was at Live Oak Memorial Gardens with arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home.

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KUREK, Estelle
SALEM, SOUTH CAROLINA: Estelle M. Kurek, 91, died December 26, 2010 in Seneca, SC. She was born in Chicago, IL. Survivors include a son, Robert Kurek (Paulette); and a sister, Evelyn Przybyla. She had 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Kurek; and a daughter, Carolyn Hindel. Memorial services were held in Chicago. Arrangements were handled by Davenport Funeral Home.

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LAMBERT, Paul
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Paul Lambert, 79, died April 26, 2006. He was born November 9, 1926 to the late Cleveland Tillman Lambert and Frances Victoria Ward Lambert. He was a retired truck driver, and also worked at Oneita Knitting Mills. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Terry Lambert; a daughter, Hazel E. Cameron of Georgetown; three sons, Ricky Ardell Lambert, Paul (Cloudy) Lambert, and Robert L. Terry, all of Georgetown; three sisters, Nellie Sue Lambert, Shirley Ann Gailey, and Estelle Collins, all of Georgetown; a brother, Norman E. Lambert of Georgetown; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment was at Lambert Cemetery under the direction of Graham Funeral Home.

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LAPE, Ruth
ST. STEPHEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ruth Kingsley Lape, 86, died September 22, 2006. She was born February 10, 1920 to Harry Kingsley and Mabel Cannon Kingsley. She attended Life Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Cay L. Watson of Little Rock, AR and Patricia L. Raybourne of Asheville, NC; two sons, Jimmy Merrill Lape of McBeth and Rev. Robert L. Lape of St. Stephen; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Merrill Jay Lape. Services were held at Life Baptist Church. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Dial-Murray Funeral Home.

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LASKEY, Theresa
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Theresa Laskey, 90, died February 27, 1998 at the Hilton Head Medical Center. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA. Survivors include a daughter, Roberta Paul of Hilton Head Island; three sisters, Claire Schirra, Nettie Beck and Monica Przywara, all of Pittsburgh, PA; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Laskey. Services were held at St. Francis Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Island Funeral Home.

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LEGARE, Carolyn
DENMARK, SOUTH CAROLINA: Carolyn Killingsworth Legare died July 17, 1991 in a Conway hospital. She was born May 11, 1918 in Denmark to James Wyatt and Carrie Kennedy Lancaster. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, George Legare; a son, Jimmy Killingsworth of Columbia; a daughter, Adeline K. Gross of Hampton; a sister, Myrtle Shunk of Proctor, MN; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at the Denmark Cemetery. Note: One record gives her husband's first name as James.

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LEMPESIS, Coula
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Coula Clainos Lempesis died April 27, 1980 at a local hospital. She was born February 10, 1896 in Greece to Demosthenos Peter and Mary Chappas Clainos. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek Orthodox Ladies' Philoptochos Society. Survivors include two daughters, Katina W. Lempesis of Charleston, and Julia Campbell of Atlanta; two sons, J. Louis Lempesis and George W. Lempesis, both of Charleston; and 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Lempesis. Services were held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Interment was at Live Oak Memorial Gardens by Stuhr Funeral Home.

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LINEN, Herbert
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Herbert Linen, 53, died April 29, 2001 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He was born January 22, 1948 in Georgetown to Julian and Maggie Linen. He was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Elnite Linen; a son, Orlanda V. Linen; three daughters, Diana Linen, Carol Linen, and Kisha M. Linen; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Linen-Knox Funeral Home.

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LOADHOLT, John L.
BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA: John Lewis Loadholt, 57, died December 8, 2006. He was born October 19, 1949 to Eva Risher Loadholt and the late Johnson Loadholt. He was retired, and worked for 30 years for SCETV at WJWJ television station, and also for the Beaufort County School District. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He attended Mount Sinai Baptist church, and sang with the Male Chorus until his health no longer permitted. Survivors include his mother; a sister, Yvonne Deloach of Beaufort; three aunts; two nieces; and two nephews. A wake was held at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, and funeral services were held at St. Paul Baptist Church in Burton. Burial with military honors was at the Beaufort National Cemetery under the direction of Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals.

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LOFTIS, Grace
TAYLORS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Grace Margaret Sanders Loftis, 80, died June 24, 2007 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jake and Margaret Smith Sanders. She retired from Piedmont Industries, and attended Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Calvin C. Loftis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ira and Judy Loftis, and Leland and Debbie Loftis, all of Taylors; a daughter and son-in-law, Hilda and Joe Quinn of Greer; two sisters, Carolyn Lord of Travelers Rest, and Thelma Lollis of Greenville; a brother, Malcolm Sanders of Taylors; 7 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Taylor; and a great-grandson, Devin Taylor. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment was at Wood Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Mortuary.

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LUCA, Andrew
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Andrew Luca, 76, died March 15, 1981 at General Hospital. He was born February 23, 1905 in New York, NY to Sebastian and Rose Caleceto Luca. He retired from the garment industry, and was a Catholic. Survivors include a son, Joseph Luca of Spartanburg; his sisters, Minnie Riggitano of Fairview, NJ, Mary Portali of Ridgewood, NJ and Rose Kuhlman of West Islip, NY; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum by Floyd's Mortuary.

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LUNDY, Furman
CHERAW, SOUTH CAROLINA: Furman Wilson Lundy, 77, died September 5, 1947 at his residence. He was the son of the late William and Liza Lloyd Lundy. He had lived in Cheraw for 20 years, and was a native of Darlington County. He is survived by his wife, Anna Johnson Lundy. Interment was at St. David's Cemetery under the direction of Redfearn Funeral Home.

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MANLEY, Minnie
WILLIAMSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Minnie Evelyn Higginbotham Manley, 75, died November 28, 2005. She was born May 12, 1930 to the late Robert G. Higginbotham and Susie Johnson Higginbotham. She attended Pleasant View Wesleyan Church. Survivors include her husband, Marvin W. Manley; two sisters, Mary Horne of Williamston, and Doris Jordan of Griffin, GA; and five brothers, C.L. Higginbotham of Roebuck, Roy Gene Higginbotham of Travelers Rest, William "Bill" Higginbotham of Azel, TX, and Jerold Higginbotham and Earl Higginbotham, both of Williamston. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl Robert Manley; a brother, James Higginbotham; two sisters, Frances Higginbotham and Helen McAlister; and her parents. Services were held at Pleasant View Wesleyan Church. Entombment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of McDougald Funeral Home.

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MATTISON, Ida
HONEA PATH, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ina Kanning Mattison, 98, died September 27, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Lee, Sr. and Liller Tumblin Kanning. She retired from the Blouse Plant. She attended Broadmouth Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 62 years. She was a member of the Honey Bees and a past WMU President. She is survived by three daughters, Wanda Motes of Belton, and Elaine Ashley and Edna Fleming, both of Honea Path; three sons, Jimmy Mattison of Anderson, and Larry Joe and Jerry Mattison, both of Honea Path; a brother, Ralph Lee Kanning, Jr. of Cleveland, OH; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Allen Mattison; a daughter, Gloria Landis; a son, Calvin Richard Mattison; and a granddaughter, Shana Mattison. Services were held at Broadmouth Baptist Church. Burial was at Garden of Memories by Pruitt Funeral Home.

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MAY, Oscar
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Oscar Douglas May, 92, died February 3, 1986. He was born in Hortense, GA to Nathaniel and Nancy Jane Reynolds May. He was a retired section foreman for Seaboard Coastline Railroad, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. He attended Immanuel Baptist Church, and was a member of the Retired Railroad Employees and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include a son, O.V. May of Pinellas Park, FL; three daughters, Eris Fraley of Darlington, Nancy Hinds of Florence, and Jacquelin Johnson of Hartsville; a brother, Clyde S. May; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery by Waters Funeral Home.

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McCASKILL, Rosetta
CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rosetta Catoe McCaskill, 63, died May 9, 2008. She was born August 13, 1944 in Kershaw County to the late Eugene and Grace Catoe. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Camden. She is survived by two sons, James McCaskill of Camden, and Steve McCaskill of Kershaw; two daughters, Paula Allred of Camden, and Melita Von Horton of Lugoff; a brother, Eugene Catoe of North Carolina; three sisters, Annette McCaskill of Kershaw, Martha Peebles of Camden, and Blanche Sparks of Texas; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby McCaskill. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Camden. Arrangements were entrusted to Kornegay Funeral Home.

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McCREA, Woodrow
SALTERS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Woodrow McCrea died September 7, 1990 at a Philadelphia hospital. He was born August 21, 1922 in Williamsburg County to Harris and Martha Smith McCrea. He was a member of St. Phillip A.M.E. Church. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth A. Washington of Salters; five sisters, Geneva M. Rose, Betty Gonder, Naomi M. Darby, Arlene Swinton, and Bertha L. Miller; and two brothers, Howard McCrea and John E. McCrea. Arrangements were handled by Dimery and Rogers Funeral Home.

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McKINNEY, William R.
PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA: William Robertson "Will" McKinney died March 6, 1941. He was born June 6, 1870. He helped build the Chapman covered bridge. He was survived by his wife, Neta Cantrell McKinney. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sonora Glazener McKinney. Burial was at McKinney Chapel Cemetery.

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McKNIGHT, Mae
KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mae Burgess Tuck McKnight, 91, died January 2, 2009. She was born August 1, 1917 to the late Willie James and Annie Mae Burgess. She is survived by her husband, Richard McKnight; a daughter, Darlene Tuck Adams (Jacob Darby) of Kingstree; three sons, Willie Tuck of Philadelphia, PA, and Vernell Woods (Lillie Mae) and Earl Burgess (Magelene), all of Kingstree; 15 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a husband, Willie James Tuck; and a daughter, Johnnie Mae Woods Younger. Interment was at the Kingstree Cemetery by Redmond-Richardson Funeral Home.

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McROY, Onita
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Onita Mae DuBose McRoy, 86, died January 5, 2000 at a local hospital. She was born in Manning to Charles and Janie Redden DuBose. She had worked as a sales clerk, and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, George M. McRoy of Pinewood; three daughters, Jeanette McRoy, Mary E. Worrell and Shirley Williams, all of Florence; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Myers McRoy. Services were held at Grace Baptist Church. Interment was at Florence Memorial Gardens under the direction of Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

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METTS, Edith
NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Edith Wiggins Metts, 85, died October 14, 2007. She was born December 19, 1921 in Holly Hill to Pressie and Lola Bull Wiggins. She was the retired manager of Ann's Vogue for over 25 years, and had been a member of Cherokee Place Methodist Church for over 50 years. Survivors include a daughter, Edith Claire Metts Kaufman (Sonny) of North Charleston; a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Metts Mohrmann (Ed) of North Charleston; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 nieces. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Keith Metts; three brothers, Cleve Wiggins, Warren Wiggins, and Felma Wiggins; and four sisters, Lottie W. Watkins, Katie W. Bell, Rosa W. Jackson, and Cornelia B. Cipe. She was preceded in death by her husband, St. Clair "Duck" Metts; and her parents. Interment was at Metts Cemetery.

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MIHM, Louis
MURRELLS INLET, SOUTH CAROLINA: Louis Richard Mihm, 77, died September 5, 2008. He was born June 24, 1931 to the late Louis and Mary Mihm. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Bricklayers Allied Craftsman Local #1 in Maryland, and the American Legion. He was a former member of the Lions Club. He enjoyed NASCAR, golfing, and other sports. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Denise Jones and Catherine Seufert, both of Maryland; a stepson, Smith Dean of Maryland; a brother, Thomas Mihm of Maryland; a sister, Mary Lu Michel of Maryland; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Michael Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Goldfinch Funeral Home.

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MILES, Legrand
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Legrand Maybank "Dan" Miles, 60, died July 6, 2001 in Clinton, NC. He was born in Florence County to the late Reese and Bertha Mae Matthews Miles. He worked as a driver for Atkinson Trucking Co. of Effingham. He is survived by his wife, Louise Horne Miles; a daughter, Tommie J. Floyd of Lake City; a son, Legrand "Buck" Miles of Scranton; three stepchildren; two sisters, Catherine Miles of Lake City and Ruby Lee Tilton of Pamplico; his stepfather, George Harrell of Georgetown; 3 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Scranton United Methodist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

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MITCHELL, Jerry
JOHN'S ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Jerry Douglas Mitchell, 40, died October 9, 1997. He was born in Charleston, and was the son of Julia Ann Mack Mitchell. He was an electrician, and attended St. James United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Graham; three sons, Frederick Graham, Tyrese Graham, and Quentin Graham; four daughters, Evon Graham, Michele Graham, Chrystal Graham, and Melissa Graham; a brother, Robert Mack; and six sisters, Vivon Gadsden, Maybell Williams, Verna Bailey, Francena Mack, Aletha Simmons, and Catherine Brisbane. Services were held at St. James United Methodist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Walker's Mortuary.

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MITCHUM, Smart
BONNEAU, SOUTH CAROLINA: Smart Benjamin Mitchum died January 14, 1976. He was born May 8, 1888. He is survived by a son, Thomas B. Mitchum; three daughters, Mrs. Mae (Dr. William M.) Alexander, Mrs. Joan (Archie R.) Matthews, and Mrs. O.M. Marshall; a brother, Charlie Mitchum; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was the husband of Sally Brinson Mitchum. Services were held at the Bonneau Baptist Church. Interment was at the Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Shepherd and Son Funeral Home and Dial Funeral Home.

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MIXSON, James A.
YEMASSEE, SOUTH CAROLINA: James Atticus Mixson, 85, died October 18, 2008. He was born September 20, 1923 to the late Atticus Mixson and Rosa Lee Ulmer Mixson. He owned Mixson Contracting Company, and was a U.S. Army veteran of both World War II and Korea. He attended Yemassee Baptist Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include a sister, Mary Anne Drew of Walterboro; two aunts, Allie Mixson of Cummings, and Lula Anderson of Yemassee; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Yemassee Baptist Church. Interment was at Sand Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.

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MOORE, Elloree
KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Elloree Cook Moore, 73, died October 11, 1997. She was born in Williamsburg County to Pearlie W. and Elise Floyd Cook. She was a retired school secretary, and had attended Emmanuel College. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Duncan. She is survived by a brother, Kenneth Cook of Mount Pleasant; and two sisters, Gloria Murray of Mount Pleasant, and Pearl C. Baxley of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judson Moore. Burial was at Wood Memorial Park.

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MOORE, Larry
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA: Larry Moore, 16, died December 9, 1977. He was the son of Shirley Moore Sims, and was a native of New York City. Also surviving are two brothers, Melvin Moore of Asheville, and Raymond of Union; two sisters, Janice Moore and Regina Worthy, both of Union; a grandfather, Nelson Moore of Union; and a grandmother, Lillie Sartor Moore of Union. Services were held at St. Paul's Baptist Church. Interment was at Beaty's Chapel Church Cemetery under the direction of Carolina Mortuary.

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MOORE, W.M.
INMAN, SOUTH CAROLINA: W.M. Moore died August 27, 1930 at the warehouse of his business, Moore Lumber Company. He was survived by two daughters, Mrs. B.B. Bishop and Mrs. J.B. Waldrop; and six sons, Joe T. Moore, K.C. Moore, L.W. Moore, N.A. Moore, I.W. Moore, and Marshall Moore. Services were held at Inman Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery.

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MOORE, Willie
ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Willie Hilliard Moore died July 14, 1991 at a local nursing home. She was born July 14, 1906 in Anderson County to Ben D. and Lizzie Junkins Hilliard. She was a retired textile worker, and attended the First Baptist Church of Anderson. Survivors include two sons, Jerry E. Moore of Summerville, and Jimmy R. Moore of Fort McNair, VA; two sisters, Evelyn Sartain and Edna Hilliard, both of Anderson; a brother, George B. Hilliard of Greenville; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe M. Moore.

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MOORER, Annie
BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annie Bell Moorer, 102, died August 23, 1983 at a local nursing home. She was born January 22, 1881 in Colleton County to Joseph and Susan Polk Bell. She was a retired dietitian for the Frances Marion Hotel, and was a member of the Rice Patch Christian Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Anderson Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Beaufort Memorial Gardens.

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MORTON, Olivia
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA: Olivia Aline Morton, age 11 months, died December 17, 1949 at a Rock Hill Hospital. She was the daughter of Mrs. Ronda Sanders Morton. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Indian reservation. Interment was at the reservation cemetery. Note: One record gives the deceased's middle name as Alene, and the father's first name as Chalmers.

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MULLIGAN, Herman
HOLLYWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA: Herman Ricky Mulligan died August 15, 2011. Survivors include his children, Sharanda Mulligan, Avanta Mulligan, Claedrika Mulligan and Rickita Jackson; his siblings, Henry Mulligan, Jr., James H. Mulligan, Lenette Loyd (John), Antonette Morton (Marvin), Terilun Wilson (Alonza), and Lou Ella Watson (Chris); his father, Rev. James Brown (Rebecca); his grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Dorothy's Hollywood Chapel.

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MURPHY, Lonzer
HAMER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lonzer Lee Murphy died December 25, 2009. He was born October 16, 1948 to George and Lelia Dunson Murphy. Services were held at Hazy Grove Baptist Church. Burial was at Hazy Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of House of Thomas Funeral Home.

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NANCE, Monroe
DRAYTONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Monroe Thomas Nance, 87, died July 23, 1981 at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Rufus and Etta Mae Parker Nance, and was a Cherokee County native. He was a retired farmer, and had also worked as a prison guard. He was a member of the Draytonville Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mamie Hatton of Middletown, OH. Services were held at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Chapel. Interment was at the Draytonville Baptist Church Cemetery.

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NESBITT, Winifred
McCLELLANVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Winifred Nesbitt died September 20, 2009. She is survived by her mother, Harriett Brown Nesbitt; her siblings, Carl Nesbitt, Jr. (Janie), Mattie White, Carrie B. Gibbs (Wilbur), Warren Nesbitt (Vernell), and Harriett Hite (Larry); and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home.

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OWENS, Carl
WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Carl Wickliffe Owens, 89, died June 18, 2008. He was the son of Robert Bruce and Mary Elizabeth Nicholson Owens. He retired from Beacon Manufacturing, and was a longtime worker at Kenneth Mill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served in the CCC. He attended Turning Point Church of God. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bucky Stephens of Salem, AL, and Joan and Malcolm Yearwood of Gainesville, GA; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Carter Owens; eleven siblings; and his parents. Burial was at Oconee Memorial Park with arrangements by Davenport Funeral Home.

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OXNER, Pearl
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Pearl Koon Oxner, 94, died December 5, 2006 at White Oak Manor in Newberry. She was born April 5, 1912 in Newberry County to George O. and Emma McCarthy Koon. She was a retired hostess at the Newberry Community Hall, and was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church. She was an honorary life member of the Smiling Swingers Square Dance Club. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George M. and Lou Oxner, and Bobbie Alan and Sandra Oxner, all of Whitmire; a daughter, Nan O. Cain of Newberry; a sister, Fannie K. Chandler of Laurens; a sister-in-law, Margaret Rivers of Easley; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Alan Oxner; two brothers, Frank Koon and George Koon; and a sister, Marie Brown. Services were held at Beth Eden Lutheran Church. Interment was at Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Whitaker Funeral Home.

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PADGETT, Mayonie
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mayonie Smith Padgett, 82, died January 23, 1983 at the Newberry Convalescent Center. She was born in 1900 in Newberry County to Taylor Eugene and Lula Girk Smith. She was a retired seamstress, and attended the O'Neal Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, John W. Padgett of Forest Park, GA; a brother, James Smith of Elgin; 2 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Allen Padgett. Burial was at Rosemont Cemetery under the direction of Whitaker Funeral Home.

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PANGRAZE, Carolyn
SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Carolyn Phaneuf Pangraze, 66, died November 27, 2008. She was born February 2, 1942 in Manchester, NH to the late Camille and Beatrice Pelletier Phaneuf. She held an associate's degree from Concord Technical College in Concord, NH, and was a former resident of Auburn, NH. She was a registered nurse, and retired from the New Hampshire American Red Cross with 24 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Seneca, and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Frank Pangraze; a son, David Pangraze (Kay) of Richmond, VA; two daughters, Jennifer Pangraze of Baltimore, MD, and Melissa Pangraze-Schauster (Ed) of Driggs, ID; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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PARKER, Rev. Robert
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rev. Robert Brunson Parker, 52, died February 15, 1989 at Richland Memorial Hospital. He was a former pastor at Ebenezer Holiness Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Parker; his father, Theodore Parker; his daughters, Sarah Parker, Pamela Coleman and Patricia Fisher; his sons, Michael Parker, Robert Parker and Mark Parker; a sister, JoAnn Hayes; and a brother, Billy Parker. Services were held at Ebenezer Holiness Baptist Church. Burial was at Ebenezer Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery.

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PAYNE, Elsie
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Elsie Norvell Payne died September 9, 1983. She was the daughter of John Nicholas Payne and Carrie Mawyer. She is survived by her husband, John D. Payne; four sons, Tom Payne of Sumter, and Michael, Daniel and Robert Payne, all of Columbia; four brothers; three sisters; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery by Dunbar Funeral Home.

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PEARSON, Booker
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Booker D. Pearson, 72, died April 6, 1978 at Spartanburg General Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Verleme Deburry of Spartanburg; two brothers, Guy F. Pearson of Washington, DC and Choice W. Pearson of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Mrs. Honor Murray of Spartanburg and Mrs. Gladys Watkins of Pittsburgh; and a grandchild. Arrangements were handled by J.W. Woodward Funeral Home.

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PEARSON, Eddie, Sr.
BLAIR, SOUTH CAROLINA: Eddie Pearson, Sr. died February 5, 1990. He was born January 7, 1923 to Lodge McGraw and Alice Pearson. Survivors include his wife, Willie Pearson; two sons, Kenneth Feaster and Eddie Pearson, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Vernell Eigner; a brother, James Pearson; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial was at the Gethsemane Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by O.E. Manigault and Sons Funeral Home.

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PERRY, Celicia
BONNEAU, SOUTH CAROLINA: Celicia Crawford Perry died October 23, 1990 in Charleston. She was born March 2, 1905 in Bonneau to Levi L. and Esterly Guerry Crawford. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonneau. Survivors include a sister, Williard Crawford of Bonneau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Perry. Interment was at the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery by Russell Funeral Home. Note: One record states that burial is at the Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery.

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PERRY, Robert D., Sr.
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Robert Daniel "Bob" Perry Sr., 89, died January 11, 2010. He was a retired salesman at Colgate-Palmolive with 36 years of service and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but had lived in North Augusta for 60 years. He was a founding member of the former Epworth Southern Methodist Church (later North Augusta Southern Methodist Church), and formerly served with the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Petrified Forest in Arizona. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Nelle Perry of Edgefield, and Kent and Joan Perry and Robert and Linda Perry, all of North Augusta; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Esther G. Perry. Services were held at the North Augusta Southern Methodist Church. Interment was at Pineview Memorial Park.

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PETERS, Nancy
EHRHARDT, SOUTH CAROLINA: Nancy Ellen Morningstar Peters, 74, died May 17, 2008. She was born September 6, 1933 to the late Clarence Bernard Morningstar and Ann Lamb Morningstar. She was the first woman elected as mayor of Ehrhardt, and served several terms on the Ehrhardt Town Council. She was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of the Mail Carriers' Union. She was active in planning of the town's annual Schutzenfest, and attended Ehrhardt Baptist Church. She was a member of Young at Heart, and an advocate for the Mary Ann Morris Animal Protection Society, named after her late sister. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Furman Delano Peters, Sr.; her children, Furman D. Peters, Jr. (Lorri) of Aiken, Thomas Keith Peters of Ehrhardt, and Judy Peters Varnes of Walterboro; a sister, Betty M. Martin of Islandton; two sisters-in-law, Miriam McMillan of Lodge, and Doris Cox of Virginia; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Eugene "Gene" Peters; and a sister, Mary Ann Morris. Services were held at Ehrhardt Baptist Church. Interment was at Ehrhardt Cemetery by Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.

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PETTWAY, Connie
JAMES ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Connie Elaine Pettway died November 29, 1997. She was the daughter of Augustus and Louise Gaillard; the mother of Shanice Pettway and Antonia Gaillard; and the sister of Rosalind Hood, Paula Culp, and Timothy M. Gaillard. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery with arrangements by Fielding Home For Funerals.

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PHILYAW, Dorothy
ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dorothy Kelley Philyaw, 72, died June 5, 2001 at Hospice House. She is survived by a son, Edward B. Philyaw of Anderson; two brothers, James O. Kelley of Anderson, and William E. Kelley of Detroit, MI; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar B. Philyaw; a son, J.L. Hammond; and her parents, Raymond B. and Mary Elizabeth Herring Kelley. Interment was at New Silver Brook Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan-King Mortuary.

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PINSON, Gabriel
LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Gabriel Pinson died Julay 17, 1890. He was born August 31, 1812. He attended Mount Pleasant Church. Burial was at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.

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POWELL, Buffey
JOHNSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Buffey Reshea Powell, infant, died November 19, 1972. Survivors include her parents, Norris and Betty Goins Powell; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dike Powell of Johnsonville; and her maternal grandmother, Maggie Goins of Pamplico. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Morris Funeral Home.

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PRICE, Justice
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA: Justice C. Price, 79, died August 22, 2004 at his home. He was born June 11, 1925 in Newberry to the late George R. and Ruth Harmon Price. He retired from Milliken & Co. with 43 years of service, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and Korea. He attended Duncan Acres United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise Smith Price; two daughters, Michele Price Clardy of Greenville, and Becky Wade of Union; a sister, Tina Nichols of Newnan, GA; 3 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services were held at Duncan Acres United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Holcombe Funeral Home.

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PROCTOR, Fannie
SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Fannie Mae Proctor, 62, died August 17, 1979 in Greenwood. She was born in Saluda County to Jess and Emmie Varnes Proctor. She was a retired textile worker. She is survived by four brothers, Gary, Jesse and Ervin Proctor, all of Saluda, and William "Bill" Proctor of Chattanooga, TN; a sister, Eunice Godfrey of Greenville; 2 nephews; and 2 nieces. Services were held at the Saluda First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment was at Travis Park Cemetery.

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PRUITT, Annie
EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annie Pearl Pruitt, 70, died October 26, 2004. She was born September 25, 1934 to the late Sam and Losey Chastain McDonald. She was a licensed practical nurse. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Montte Beach, and Joy and Larry Mills; a son, John Pruitt; three brothers, Rev. David McDonald, Harold McDonald, and Gordon McDonald; two sisters, Mary Stanton and Sylvia Dooley; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Frank Walker Pruitt; a daughter, Eleanor Sue Locke; and two sisters, Loretta and Edith. Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Woodlawn Funeral Home.

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PUCKETT, Edgar
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Edgar Kay Puckett, 85, died August 25, 2007. He was born August 1, 1922 to the late Edgar D. and Georgiana Hardy Puckett. He retired from Dillard Paper Company, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by a son, H. Gene Puckett of American Fork, UT; two daughters, Betty P. Leckie and Linda P. Mazyck, both of Greenville; a brother, George C. Puckett of Springville, UT; a sister, Nola P. Jackson of Burley, ID; 16 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Butler Puckett; and two brothers, Oscar B. and Eldon H. Puckett. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial was at Graceland West Cemetery by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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RECTOR, Bertha
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA: Bertha Sprouse Rector, 97, died February 20, 2007 at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home. She was born May 6, 1909 in Jonesville to Henry L. and Mary Sprouse. She was a member of Unity United Methodist Church. She is survived by five sons, Edward Rector (Delaine) of Kennensville, NC, Otis Rector, Jr. (Jean) of Coushatta, LA, and Jack Rector, Sr. (Carol), Bobby Rector (Peggy), and James T. "Jimmy" Rector, Sr. (Susan), all of Union; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Otis Rector, Sr. Services were held at Unity United Methodist Church. Burial was at Union Memorial Gardens under the direction of Holcombe Funeral Home.

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RENTZ, Irma
HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Irma Crosby Pulaski Rentz, 79, died November 24, 2007. She was born June 17, 1928 to the late Judson W. Crosby and Honoree Mole Crosby. She attended Sandy Run Baptist Church and was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly P. Schaffer (Danny) of Hampton; a son, Hubert Steve Pulaski, Sr. of Hampton; two stepchildren, Ronald W. Rentz and Patricia R. Haynes, both of Baxley, GA; two sisters, Nell C. Hadwin of Varnville, and Bessie C. Johnson of North Charleston; four brothers, Laverne Crosby of Varnville, Fred Crosby (Lela Mae) of Moncks Corner, and Holland Crosby and Donnie Crosby, both of Grays; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Hubert M. Pulaski and Herman M. Rentz; two children, Bobby Martin Pulaski and Joan Elaine Pulaski; and a brother, Rogers M. Crosby. Interment was at Sandy Run Cemetery under the direction of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.

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REPKO, Josephine
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Josephine Repko, 84, died December 20, 2005. She was born October 24, 1921. She retired from Dillard's Department Store after 45 years of service, and attended St. Mary's Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Glenn and Charlene Repko of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Harold Threlkeld of Anderson, and Susan and John H. Hassenfratz of Buffalo, NY; and 3 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey J. Repko; a sister; and her parents. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with arrangements by McDougald Funeral Home.

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RICHEY, Lois
PENDLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lois Chastain Richey, 84, died June 4, 2001 at Hospice House. Survivors include her husband, Hoyt R. Richey; two sons, Vernon H. and Darrell B. Richey; a daughter, Myrtle G. Richey; three brothers, Fred, Claude, and Horace Chastain; two sisters, Gladys Miller and Viola Chastain; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Sullivan-King Mortuary.

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ROBBINS, Ruby
CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ruby Mayberry Robbins, 89, died November 21, 2009. She was born April 12, 1920 to the late Reece Morris and Iduma Shumaker Mayberry. She was a graduate of Kings Business College, and was a retired secretary at Springs Industries. She attended the First Baptist Church, where she served on the Communion and flower committees, and was active with the choir and hand bells. She a member of the Leroy Springs Golden Age Flag Line. She is survived by a son, James Robbins (Deborah) of Myrtle Beach; a daughter, Mary Bell of Chester; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Robbins; and a brother, Ralph Leon Mayberry. Services were held at Chester First Baptist Church. Interment was at Chester Memorial Gardens under the direction of Barron Funeral Home.

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ROGERS, Sylvia
SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Sylvia Matilda Rogers died April 13, 1989 at her home. She was born June 18, 1915 in Menomonie, WI to Arthur K. and Ruth Proper Brown. Survivors include three sons, Jerald L. Rogers of Summerville, Arthur Rogers of Great Lake, IL, and Bradley W. Rogers of Carlsbad, CA; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by Parks Funeral Home.

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RUFF, Katie
POMARIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Katie Dorothea Ruff, 11, died September 21, 1926. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell Ruff. She was survived by her parents and several siblings. Services were held at St. Philip's Church. Burial was at St. Philip's Cemetery.

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RUSHTON, Susan
PENDLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Susan Sarah Pruitt Rushton, 53, died September 11, 2009 at her residence. She was born June 23, 1956 in Anderson County to the late Roy Pruitt and Myrtis Tollison Pruitt. She was an administrative assistant to the Registrar of Clemson University, and earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Wesleyan University. She attended Pendleton United Methodist Church, and was a musician. She is survived by her husband, Stephen T. Rushton; a son, Geoffrey Rushton (Jessica) of Pendleton, SC; a daughter, Stephanie Rushton of Beaufort; a sister, Nelwyn P. Landreth of Anderson; and a grandson. Services were held at Pendleton United Methodist Church. Interment was at Pendleton United Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of McDougald Funeral Home.

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SAAD, Khawla
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Khawla Abboushi Saad, 79, died October 19, 2004 at her home. She was born in Jenin, Palestine to the late Fayez and Souad Jarar Abboushi. She is survived by two daughters, Maha Saad of Greenville, and Rabab Saad of Birmingham, AL; two sons, Riad and Ziad Saad, both of Greenville; two sisters, Ablaa and Najieh Abboushi, both of Amman, Jordan; 8 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Fawaz Saad. Services were held at the Islamic Center and Mosque of Greenville. Interment was at Fort Prince Cemetery in Spartanburg under the direction of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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SEARS, Vera
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Vera Smith Sears, 80, died October 2, 2004. She was born August 2, 1924 in Pickens County to the late Walter Bennett Smith and Luecretia Ellison Smith. She was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Richard Clinton Sears and Barry Francis Sears, both of Greenville; a sister, Maggie Lee Duncan of Pickens; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Louis and Jesse Kay Sears of Six Mile; and a sister-in-law, Blanch Smith of Easley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Keith Sears. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of McAfee Funeral Home.

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SESSIONS, Sallie
LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Sarah "Sallie" McCaskill Sessions, 80, died October 28, 1953. She was born in 1873 to the late Rev. William and Madora Stickland Sessions. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, including Mrs. James C. Cox, with whom she lived; and a great-nephew, James C. Cox, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Henry Norman Sessions. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Conway, SC with arrangements by Tabor City Funeral Home.

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SIMMONS, James M.
SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA: James Melvin "Jim" Simmons, 56, died November 21, 2007. He was the son of Howard Lee Sparks and Lorraine Faye Telshaw Sparks. He is survived by a son, Jeremy Simmons of Easley. Arrangements were entrusted to Davenport Funeral Home.

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SIMON, Ruby
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ruby Mae Billie Simon died August 9, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Deacon Joe and Eva James Billie. She was a lifetime member of Congruity Presbyterian Church, where she served on the deacon board, founded Bible study classes, sang with the gospel choir, and was active with the Presbyterian Women. She is survived by two daughters, Juanita Simon and Evelyn (Henry) McFadden; three sons, Larry Simon, James L. (Robbie) Simon, and Steve (Teresa) Simon; a stepdaughter, Martha Ann Duffie; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Simon, Jr.; three sons, Micheal Simon, Wesley (Peter) Simon, and an infant son; her parents; five brothers, Benjamin Billie, Esau Billie, Rubin Billie, Sr., Jasper Billie, and Jacob Billie; five sisters, Whilemenia Billie, Carola Frierson, Vertell Greene, Hager Green, and Madie Marsh; a grandson; and two great-grandsons. Services were held at Congruity Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Billie Cemetery under the direction of Palmer Memorial Chapel.

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SINGLETARY, Elizabeth
OLANTA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Elizabeth McCray Singletary, 84, died June 19, 2011 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. She was born April 9, 1927 in Olanta to Luke and Robertha Rush McCray. She was a member of Greater St. Stephen's Baptist Church, where she served on the Pastor's Aide Committee and sang with the Senior Choir. She is survived by four daughters, June E. Singletary and Carial (Jimmy) Gilbert, both of Olanta, and Penny (Lorrell) Fleming and Patricia Oliver, both of Turbeville; three sons, James (Sandra) Singletary and Fred (Elizabeth) McCray, both of Olanta, and Johnny R. (Regina) McCray of Scranton; a brother, Elmore McCray of Boynton Beach, FL; three sisters, Idus McCray of Olanta, Mary E. Graham of Lake City, and Emma McKenzie of Scranton; 28 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mott Singletary, Jr. Services were held at Believer's Holiness Convention Center. Interment was at Rest Lawn Cemetery by Samuels and Richardson Funeral Home.

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SISK, Maureen
MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA: Maureen Lillian Beck Sisk, 83, died August 22, 2008. She was born in London, England on July 11, 1925 to the late William Charles Beck and Gladys Karn Beck. She was a graduate of Kingston College in London. She was a retired director of medical records at Floyd Hospital in Rome, GA. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Luke Smith of Kernersville, and Paula and Larry Mellichamp and Carol and Thomas Koontz, all of Mount Pleasant; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Pryde Sisk. Interment was at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens by J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home.

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SMALLS, Thelma
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Thelma Gladys Smalls, 85, died December 9, 2010. She was born November 18, 1925 in Charleston, SC. She was the mother of Ronald Smalls and the late Melvin Smalls, Jr. (Frances); the daughter of the late Thelma Timmons; and the aunt of Kevin Freeman (Regina), William Freeman (Vermelle), Lawrence Freeman, Sr. (Antoinette), and Derrick Freeman. She was a grandmother and a great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Smalls, Sr. Services were held at Trinity Worldwide Outreach Ministries. Interment was at Monrovia Cemetery by Dorothy's Home for Funerals.

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SMITH, Charles H.
HANAHAN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Charles Hunter Smith, 88, died May 16, 2002. He was born March 14, 1914 in Lancaster to Charles H. and Annie Fassox Smith. He was a retired welder for Westvaco. He attended North Bridge Baptist Church, and was a member of the Westvaco Retirement Club. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Horton Smith; a son, Alfred Smith of North Charleston; his stepchildren; a brother, Paul Smith of Rhode Island; two sisters, Mary V. Dixon of Charleston, and Doris Harmon of Gaffney; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Gaffney with arrangements by Dyal Funeral Home.

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SMITH, Lavinia
CLOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lavinia Smith, 71, died May 23, 1989 at Meadow Haven Nursing Home in Rock Hill. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was involved with many different church activities. She is survived by a daughter, Nellie Smith Young of Belmont, NC; a sister, Louise McDuffie of Clover; three brothers, Calvin B. Morrow of Charlotte, and Claud Morrow and Charles Morrow, both of Clover; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Banks Smith. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Clover. Interment was at Lakeview Memory Gardens under the direction of M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home.

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SMITH, Roah
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Roah Olmstead Smith, 80, died February 7, 2006. She was the wife of Ray H. Smith. Services were held at North Anderson Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Woodlawn Funeral Home.

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SPARKMAN, Robert L.
BLENHEIM, SOUTH CAROLINA: Robert Lloyd Sparkman, 75, died March 26, 2007. He was born September 25, 1931 to the late William Clyde Sparkman and Ethel Barfield Sparkman. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and attended Brownsville Baptist Church, where he was a choir member and former deacon. He was a member of Riverdale Goodwill Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances Scott Sparkman; a son, Tom (Beverly) Sparkman of Goose Creek; two daughters, Martha Rebecca Sparkman of Blenheim, and Deborah K. Sparkman of Lincolnton, NC; a sister, Jeanette Cribbs of High Point, NC; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Emerson Sparkman. Services were held at Brownsville Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home.

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SPEISSEGGER, Frances
MONCKS CORNER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Frances Huff Speissegger, 78, died March 18, 2007. She was born September 17, 1928. She was the daughter of Lanie Huff. She was a Jehovah's Witness. She is survived by four sons, Fred Speissegger of Goose Creek, George Speissegger of Moncks Corner, and Morris Speissegger and John Speissegger, both of Wagoner; two daughters, Mary Clark and Bertha Lawrence, both of Moncks Corner; two brothers, Billy Varner and Irvin Varner, both of Moncks Corner; three sisters, Dora Sanpedro, Lillian Alvarado, and Mellie Walker, all of Summerville; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert E. Speissegger. Interment was at Berkeley Memorial Gardens under the direction of Dial-Murray Funeral Home.

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SPENCER, Joann
GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Joann Millwood Spencer, 66, died December 22, 2009 at her home. She was born May 3, 1943 in Spartanburg County to the late Claude and Pauline Moss Millwood. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Addis of Gaffney; two sons, Billy Addis and Wayne Spencer, both of Gaffney; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Addis and Aretta Marvin; and a brother, Paul Millwood. Burial was at High Point Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Blakely Funeral Home.

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SPONDIKE, Sandra
LEESVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Sandra Lynn Kowalski Spondike, 56, died June 1, 2008. She was born August 21, 1951 to Raymond Kowalski, Sr. and Bertha Alkins Kowalski. She worked as an assistant office manager at U-Haul of West Columbia. She is survived by her husband, Michael Spondike; a daughter, Tara Spondike of Charleston; two sons, Todd Spondike of Wytheville, VA, and Tim Spondike of Leesville; her parents; a brother, Raymond Kowalski, Jr. of Blue Bell, PA; a granddaughter; a niece; and a great-niece. Arrangements were handled by Barr-Price Funeral Home.

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STALLINGS, Lewis J., Sr.
BEECH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lewis John Stallings, Sr., 57, died August 17, 2003. He was born June 3, 1946 to the late Charlie and Lois Key Stallings. He was the former owner of Stallings Welding. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Syms (Michael); a son, John L. "Jay" Stallings (Ashley); three brothers, Eddie, Larry, and Charles Stallings; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at the Stallings Family Cemetery in Jackson under the direction of George Funeral Home.

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STARBUCK, Harvey
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Harvey Wallace Starbuck, 89, died January 31, 2009 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was born June 28, 1919 in Staples, MN to the late Lester and Agnes Hall Starbuck. He had worked as a pipe fitter for E.I. DuPont at the Savannah River Plant, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He came to Aiken in 1952. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Paulsen Starbuck; two sons, John Patrick Starbuck of Lincolnton, GA, and Daniel Harvey (Connie) Starbuck of Bay Springs, MS; a daughter, Nancy Starbuck (Robert) Guy of Coats, NC; a sister, Audrey S. (James) Wade of Tucson, AZ; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home.

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STEVENS, Ella
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Ella B. Stevens, 78, died June 9, 2008 at Springfield Place. She was born January 27, 1930 in Winnsboro to Ransom Samuel and Ophelia Gray Bush. She retired from Newberry Mills, and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, John "Buddy" and Bobbie Bush of Honea Path, and Ransom "Randy" Bush of Silverstreet; four sisters, Betty Gresham of Union, Mary McJunkin of Newberry, Annie Amick of Chester, and Brenda Calvitt of Lexington; her sisters-in-law, Cedalia Stevens, Shirley Livingston, Alice Bush, Virginia Stevens, and Toby Bush; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Stevens; two brothers, Richard Bush and Curtis Bush; two sisters, Margaret Markee and Gladys Wilson; and a sister-in-law, Jean Bush. Interment was at Rosemont Cemetery under the direction of Whitaker Funeral Home.

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STONE, Velma
RIDGELAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Velma Sadie Barkwell Stone, 66, died May 3, 2002 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. She was born July 28, 1935 in Breeman, GA to James and Ola Barkwell. She was a member of the Ridgeland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by a son, Curtis E. Todd of Grays; two daughters, Mildred Stone of Hardeeville, and Vondel Stone of Clio, GA; four stepsons, Freeman Stone of Savannah, Douglas H. Stone, Jr. of Atlanta, Otis Stone of Ellabelle, GA, and David Stone of Hardeeville; a brother, Ivy Barkwell of Calhoun; a sister, Halen Mazie of Calhoun, LA; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Henry Stone, Sr. Services were held at the Ridgeland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial was at Purrysburg Cemetery by Sauls Funeral Home.

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STRICKLAND, Marie
GALIVANTS FERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Marie Lewis Strickland died January 23, 1966 at a local hospital. She was born February 8, 1912 to the late Daniel T. and Chellie Lewis. She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Dorman, Jr. and Mrs. Hazel Granger, both of Charleston; two sons, Franklin Strickland of Galivants Ferry and Jimmy Strickland of Myrtle Beach; two sisters, including Mrs. Mana Byrd; and a brother, Wilson Lewis. Arrangements were handled by Meares Funeral Service.

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STUKES, Annabelle
SUMMERTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annabelle Barnett Stukes, 82, died July 19, 2004 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. She was born December 21, 1921 in Russellville to the late John and Flossie Lambert Barnett. She retired from Summerton Dry Cleaners, and attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, E.G. Stukes (Noonie), Timothy R. Stukes (Davett), and Robert E. Stukes (Martha); two brothers, Norman Barnett and Richard Barnett; two sisters, Sarah Brinkley and Stella Butler; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Stukes. Interment was at Clarendon Memorial Gardens under the direction of Stephens Funeral Home.

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STYLES, Stacy
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Stacy Dwayne Styles, infant, died January 14, 1973 at the South Carolina Baptist Hospital. Survivors include his parents, Harold D. and Marcella McCraw Styles; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Styles of Columbia; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce McCraw of Dana; his paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Sloan of Columbia; and his maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McCraw and Mrs. Nellie Gilliam of Flat Rock, NC. Burial was at the Ebenezer Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery by Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.

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SUMTER, Josie
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Josie Hattie Sumter died February 17, 1988 at Samuels Rest Home. She was born in Sumter County to Joseph P. and Julia Ann Singleton Sumter. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Amanda E. Samuels of Florence; 5 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Burial was at Walker Cemetery under the direction of Garland Funeral Services.

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TALLEY, James
SALEM, SOUTH CAROLINA: James Ralph Talley, 96, died September 12, 2008. He was born April 3, 1912 to the late Robert and Hattie Shepard Talley. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Worldwide Church of God. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Ollie Jean Talley, and Len and Doris Talley, all of Salem; 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Lee Smith Talley. Interment was at the Davidian Seventh-day Adventist Church Cemetery by Davenport Funeral Home.

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TANNER, Helen
ST. GEORGE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Helen A. Tanner died April 13, 1989 at a local hospital. She was born January 11, 1918 in Effingham to Otis C. and Debbie Turner Ward. She attended St. Matthew's Baptist Church, and was a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She is survived by her husband, Marion O. Tanner, Sr.; two sons, Marion O. Tanner, Jr. of Tennessee, and Michael W. Tanner of Austin, TX; two daughters, Carolyn J. Classen of Ladson, and Gloria Jean Platt of Ravenel; a brother, Russell E. Ward of North Charleston; three sisters, Annie Pearle W. Lee of Florence, and Topsy W. Parker and Maude W. Prosser, both of Effingham; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Carolina Memorial Gardens under the direction of Stuhr's Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Jean
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Jean Smith Taylor, 82, died May 1, 2008. She was born January 31, 1926 in Reform, AL to the late James William and Ella Mae Smith. She was a retired registered nurse, and had worked for the Baptist Medical Centers in Birmingham, AL. She came to Aiken in 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Beth (Dominick) Aloia, and Brenda Taylor, both of Aiken; a sister, Ruth Hayden of Tuscaloosa, AL; 3 granddaughters; 3 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Perry Taylor; her parents; and several siblings. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham with arrangements by Shellhouse Funeral Home.

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THOMAS, Myrtle
SMOAKS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Myrtle Eunice Thomas, 74, died April 1, 2009. She was born April 3, 1934 in Colleton County to Henry and Jessie Grant Cook. She was a retired lunchroom supervisor at Smoaks Middle School. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed collecting dolls. She had two Chihuahuas named Joy and Freckles. She is survived by her husband, Milton J. Thomas; a daughter, Cathy Lemacks Dewitt of Walterboro; a son, James Gordon Lemacks (Brenda) of Walterboro; three sisters, Deloris Stanfield of Columbia, Pearl Risher (Pete) of Walterboro, and Rachel Cook of Jackson, MS; three brothers, James H. and Henry B. Cook, both of Walterboro, and Charles Drawdy of Puerto Rico; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Strickland Solomon; a son, Clyde David Lemacks; and a brother, Ralph Cook. Burial was at Doctors Creek Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home.

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TILLOTSON, September
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: September Deleice Brown Tillotson, 51, died July 3, 2006. She was born April 27, 1955 to Boyce A. Brown, Sr. and Lola Andrews Brown. She worked at 3R Environmental, Inc. and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Joe Tillotson; two daughters, Laura Deleice Spring Tillotson and Christina Marie Autumn Tillotson, both of Spartanburg; her mother; two sisters, Pamela Loreice Turner of Gloucester Point, VA and Jerri McAbee of Knoxville, TN; a brother, Boyce A. Brown, Jr. of Spartanburg; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her father; and two sisters, Ann Brown and Dolores Morton. Services were held at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.

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TURBEVILLE, Lois
CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Lois Watts Turbeville, 77, died July 14, 2008 at Conway Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1930 in Columbus County, NC to the late Donnie C. and Hattie Dudley Watts. Survivors include a son, Freddie Turbeville of Conway; four sisters, Donna Carol Britton of Conway, Lizzie Worley of Whiteville, Eunice Hill of Lexington, and Gladys Brown of Abbottsburg; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton Turbeville. Interment was at Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Meares Funeral Home.

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TURNER, Paul H.
WESTMINSTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Paul Hubert Turner, 86, died February 29, 2008. He was born December 31, 1921 to the late Ellis and Cora Roach Turner. He was a textile worker and attended Hepsibah Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Martha Harrison of Seneca, and Barbara Posey of Greenville; a daughter-in-Law, Mary Turner of Westminster; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James H. Turner; his parents; three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Turner, Eva O'Kelley, and Annie Mae Keaton; and three brothers, Bunyon, Waco, and Norman. Burial was at Hepsibah Baptist Church Cemetery by Sandifer Funeral Home.

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TWEED, Edith
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Edith Lavender Tweed, 62, died September 13, 1992. She was a native of Spartanburg County, and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Van Tweed of Spartanburg; a daughter, Kimberly Tweed of Enoree; and two sisters, Louise Ballenger of Greer, and Peggy Emory of Wellford. Interment was at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery by Wood Mortuary.

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VAZ, Daisy
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Daisy Ann Green Vaz died August 8, 2013 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. She was born April 4, 1943 in Sumter, SC to Samuel and Rosa Howard Green. She worked for the Campbell Soup Company, and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. Survivors incude two daughters, Charlotte St. Amant and Cassandra St. Amant; her companion, Bobby Pringle; two brothers, Bennie Green of Florida and George Green of Sumter; three sisters, Susan (Robert) Carter of Columbia, Annette Cook of Sumter and Lorrine (Daniel) Lawson of Fayetteville, NC; 2 grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; her cousins; and her friends. Services were held at St. Jude's Catholic Church. Interment was at Walker Cemetery under the direction of Job's Mortuary.

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VENNING, Rose Mary
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Rose Mary Venning died November 5, 2008. She was born January 1, 1940. She worked as a housekeeper. She attended St. Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church and was a member of Henrietta B. White Temple #1342. Interment was at Venning Cemetery under the direction of Suburban Funeral Home.

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VON HOLLEN, Charles H., Jr.
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Charles Harold Von Hollen, Jr., 82, died March 15, 2003 at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson. He was born August 14,1921 in Greenville to Charles H. and Nell Grieg Von Hollen. He was a graduate of Clemson College, and was a retired aviation department manager for the Union Camp Corporation with 31 years of service. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Force fighter pilot. He was a former resident of Morristown, NJ, Savannah, GA and Franklin, VA. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and had served as a Stake President in Savannah, and as a sealer in the Atlanta temple. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Erma Timmerman Von Hollen; a son, Charles H. Von Hollen III of Greenville; two daughters, Sandra V. Henderson of Greenville and Gloria V. Sandercock (Gary) of Toccoa, GA; 4 grandsons; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park with arrangements by Mackey Mortuary.

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WALKER, Dixie
BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Dixie Louise Walker, 93, died July 22, 2010. She was the daughter of the late John and Dovie Millard Connor. She attended Garden Temple Assembly of God. Survivors include two daughters, Faye Fortenberry (Carl) of Columbia, TN, and Evelyn Jones (Danny Lann) of Blacksburg; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren. Interment was at Clingman Memorial Gardens under the direction of White Columns Funeral Service.

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WALKER, Luther
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Luther Walker, 66, died June 16, 1979 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1913 in Fairfield County to the late George Preston and Mattie Parker Walker. He was the retired owner of Walker's Service Station, and also worked with his son at "De Sto'" in Blythewood. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Harmon Walker; two sons, Freddie Walker of Blythewood, and Jimmy Walker of Fort Lauderdale, FL; four brothers, Ernest, Ben, Tallie and Robert Walker; two sisters, Mrs. Lula McFadden and Mrs. Allie Jackson; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Eau Claire Baptist Church. Interment with Masonic rites was at Elmwood Cemetery.

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WASHINGTON, Mollie
BENNETTSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mollie Poe Washington died March 22, 2012 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC. She was the daughter of John and Gertrude Davis Poe. She is survived by her children, Peggy Wright, Eddie R. Green and Ronald Washington, all of Bennettsville, and J.C. Washington, Charles Washington and Burnest Washington, all of Mount Vernon, NY; two sisters, Alberta Pegues of Laurinburg, NC and LuDella Pipkin of Rockingham, NC; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church in McColl. Interment was at the Adamsville Community Cemetery by Quick's Funeral Home.

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WATTS, Elizabeth
TURBEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Elizabeth P. Watts, 81, died September 25, 2011 at her home. She was born February 9, 1930 in Sumter County to Samuel Washington Prescott and Ora Elizabeth Holliday Prescott. She was a member of Turbeville Southern Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Charlton (Jackie) Watts of Turbeville; four daughters, Sheryl W. (Harry) Ethridge of Newberry, Betty Jean W. (John) Blanton of Shelby, NC, and Beth Watts and Belinda W. Courtney, both of Turbeville; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Watts; five brothers, Paul Prescott, Martin Prescott, Bill Prescott, S.W. Prescott, Jr. and Jim Prescott; and two sisters, Louise Watts and Clara P. Webster. Services were held at Turbeville Southern Methodist Church. Interment was at Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Floyd Funeral Home.

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WEBER, Allison
SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Allison Kathleen Weber, infant, died July 17, 1991 at a local hospital. She was born July 17, 1991 in Charleston. Survivors include her parents, William W. and Gail Cardwell Weber; a sister, Amanda Weber of Summerville; and her grandparents, Margaret Wilson of North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Weber of Summerville. Interment was at the Summerville Cemetery by Parks Funeral Home.

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WELBORN, Minnie
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Minnie Frances McWhite Welborn passed away December 30, 2004. She was born August 3, 1919 to the late Cullen Benton McWhite, Sr. and Camily Ward McWhite. She was a former manager for The Eleanor Dress Shop, and also worked at Stone Manufacturing Company. She attended West Gantt First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William "Dee" Welborn; three brothers, Albert McWhite (Sadie) of Union, and Cullen B. McWhite Jr. and R.D. McWhite (Mildred), all of Greenville; a sister, Ella McWhite of Mauldin; a sister-in-law, Dot McWhite of Slater; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dalton McWhite. Services were held at West Gantt First Baptist Church. Interment was at Greenville Memorial Gardens.

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WELLS, Pleasant
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Pleasant Wells died February 9, 1939. He was the infant son of Willie Wells and Minnie Bell Holmes Wells. Burial was at Poplar Springs Cemetery.

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WERNET, Thomas, Sr.
SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Thomas Vincent Wernet, Sr., 70, died December 23, 2003 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1933 in Ridgway to the late John and Cecelia Wingenbach Wernet. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea and Vietnam. He attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister and chairman of the bereavement committee. He was a grand knight with the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Sue Dyar Wernet; four sons, Phil Wernet of Mauldin, and John and Steve Wernet and Thomas Wernet Jr., all of Simpsonville; a daughter, Melissa Hairston of Columbia; a stepson, Lee Marcengill, Jr. of Westminster; two stepdaughters, Kim Payne of Greenville, and Jill Huskamp of Maryland; two sisters, Dorothy Shutika of Sunrise, FL, and Nancy Warzyniak of Erie; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Interment was at Oconee Memorial Park under the direction of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Candace
CROSS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Candace "Candy" Newman White, 53, died December 25, 1995 in Dayton, OH. She was born in Cincinnati to Robert and Corinne Cassidy Newman. She was a Berkeley County government personnel worker, and was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, David B. White; three sons, David McCoy of Cross, Robert McCoy of Arcanum, OH, and Ralph McCoy of Dayton; three daughters, Kathleen Ross of Arcanum, OH, and Janice Noffsinger and Judith Florkey, both of Dayton; a stepdaughter, Sharon Eisentrager of Springfield, OH; her mother, of Cross; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Russell Funeral Chapel.

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WHITLOCK, Arthur
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA: Arthur Whitlock, 27, died June 5, 1982 at the Columbia State Hospital. He was the son of Aaron Thomas and Erma Huggins Whitlock, and was a native of Mississippi. Survivors include his mother; a brother, Larry Whitlock of Staten, OR; and a sister, Yvonne McAbee of Spartanburg. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with arrangements by J.F. Floyd Mortuary.

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WICKER, Bertha
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Bertha Long Wicker, 90, died March 21, 1987 at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Lexington. She was born in Prosperity to George Abrams and Alice Quattlebaum Long. She was a member of Bachman Chapel Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Furman Wicker and Harry W. Wicker, both of Newberry; two daughters, Novice (J.T.) Gresham of Newberry and Eva (James) Hulett of Macon, GA; a daughter-in-law, Lula Mae (Homer) Wicker of Newberry; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Services were held at Bachman Chapel Lutheran Church. Interment was at the church cemetery.

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WICKERT, Myrtle
MONCKS CORNER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Myrtle Creech Wickert died June 9, 2009. She was born July 19, 1919 to William and Necia Creech. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner. Survivors include two daughters, Janice W. Atkinson and Elizabeth W. Mueller of Moncks Corner; a son, Robert F. Wickert (Evelyn) of Bonneau; a sister, Blanche E. Beach of James Island; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Wickert, Sr.; a daughter, Dianne W. Hyrne; a son, Dr. William H. Wickert, Jr.; and a grandson. Interment was at Carolina Memorial Park.

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WIDENER, Linda
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Linda Huffstetler Widener, 65, died December 31, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Ruby Cotney Huffstetler. She is survived by a son, John Miller. Services were held at Wightman United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to McSwain-Evans Funeral Home.

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WILDER, Richard I., Sr.
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: Richard Irving Wilder, Sr., 61, died November 5, 1991 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumter County to Deacon James Wilder, Sr. and Viola Coards Wilder. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a former resident of Charlotte, NC and Newark, NJ. Survivors include his wife, Earline Wilder; three daughters, Cynthia, Zenobia and Deborah, all of New Jersey; four sons, Tyrone Wilder of Charlotte, and Barry Wilder, Richard Wilder, Jr., and Berard Wilder, all of New Jersey; three sisters, Gladys Riley of Sumter, Thelma Walker of Newark, and Margaret Brown of New York; two brothers, Roland Wilder and James Wilder, both of Sumter; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Job's Mortuary.

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WILLIAMS, Gorman
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Gorman L. Williams, 64, died October 28, 1998. He was born September 10, 1934 in Red Springs, NC to Hubert L. and Esther Mae Pender Williams. He is survived by his wife, Janet Holloway Williams; two daughters, Cindy Burkhart and Debbie McCarthy, both of Aiken; a sister, Shirley Minkler of Aiken; a brother, Franklin Williams of Aiken; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Cedar Creek Church. Burial was at Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs, NC with arrangements by Rivers Funeral Home.

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WINE, Harrison, Jr.
JOHNS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA: Harrison Wine, Jr., 20, died March 11, 1969. He was a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps with K-Co., 3rd Battalion Landing Team 3-26. He was born June 1, 1948 to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Wine, Sr. of Johns Island. Arrangements were handled by Fielding Funeral Home. Note: One source states that burial was at Calvary A.M.E. Cemetery.

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WINSOR, Alberta
BELVEDERE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Alberta M. Winsor, 84, died February 18, 2012. She was born February 14, 1928. She was a retired agent for Atlas Realty. She was a native of Pascoag, RI, but had lived in Belvedere for over 44 years. She was a member of the Belvedere First Baptist Church, where she had been active with the Primary Department. She was also a former member of the Belvedere Woman's Club. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David R. Winsor; four daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Mike Pierre of North Augusta, Teresa and Richard Simmons of Hixson, TN, Sandra A. Maynard of Central Village, CT, and Nancy K. Chase of Dayville, CT; a son, Brad F. Chase of Clarks Hill; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Belvedere First Baptist Church. Interment was at Pineview Memorial Park with arrangements by Posey Funeral Directors.

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WIZMAN, Tamar
NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Tamar Rebibo Wizman died July 25, 1990 at a local hospital. She was born October 12, 1937 in Casablanca, Morocco. Survivors include two sons, Gabriel Wizman of Morrisville, and Prosper Wizman of Israel; four daughters, Suzanne W. Otadoy of Charleston, Alice W. Fontelera of Corpus Christi, TX, Marie W. Rivera of Morrisville, PA, and Rachell Thomas of Germany; and 8 grandchildren. Interment was at B'rith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery in Maryville under the direction of Stuhr's Downtown Chapel.

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WONG, Mei Ying
GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA: Mei Ying Wong died July 26, 1991 at a local hospital. She was born November 28, 1901 in China. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a son, Sek Tim Chan of Goose Creek; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duk Chun Chan. Arrangements were handled by the Greenridge Road Chapel of J. Henry Stuhr, Inc.

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WRIGHT, Marie
DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Marie Wright died November 30, 2008. She was born July 16, 1918. Services were held at Pine Hill A.M.E. Church in Latta. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of House of Thomas Funeral Home.

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YANUSAITES, Louise
EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA: Louise F. Yanusaites died July 12, 2005. She was born April 9, 1919 in Spartanburg County, SC. She is survived by her husband, William Yanusaites; a son, William F. "Bill" Yanusaites of of San Diego; a brother, Ed; and a sister, Peg. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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YONCE, William G.
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA: William G. "Bill" Yonce, 87, died July 6, 2010. He was born October 9, 1922 to Levi and Melissa Day Yonce. He was a retired estimator programmer at Fort Gordon with 31 years of service, and also did finishing work for area contractors. He is survived by his wife, Martha S. Yonce; a daughter, Theresa "Vickie" Fricks of North Augusta; a son, Larry W. Yonce of North Augusta; four stepdaughters, Lallie (Ted) Waites of Pomaria, Maderriel Milford of Covington, GA, and Nancy (Bobby) Johnston and Deloris Garland, all of Newberry; two stepsons, Eddie (Kathy) Stroud of Prosperity, and Hagan (Myra) Stroud of Townville; 4 grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 33 step-great-grandchildren; and a step great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Nicole Fricks. Interment with military honors was at Graniteville Cemetery with arrangements by Posey Funeral Directors.

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ZAGLIN, Fannie
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Fannie Jankins Zaglin, 96, died February 12, 2006. She was born in Vshilifka, Russia on August 23, 1909 to the late Samuel and Ida Fitterman Jankins. She was vice-president of The Little Shop, Ltd. and S. Cavalier. She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel, and served on the Sisterhood Board for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Cavalier Rice; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Charles and Charlotte Zaglin; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Sol Melton Zaglin. Interment was at Beth Israel Cemetery with arrangements by Mackey Mortuary.

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ZUPAN, Harold
PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA: Harold James Zupan, 60, died December 19, 2005. He was born April 16, 1945 to James Franklin Zupan and Aileen Looper Zupan. He owned Harold Zupan's RV Center in Maggie Valley, NC, and was of the Church of God faith. He is survived by his wife, Marie Zupan; two daughters, Yvonne Zupan Cox of Pickens, and Yvette Zupan Whitesell of Liberty, NC; his mother, of Greenville; a twin sister, Hazel Zupan Smith of Easley; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Arrangements were handled by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

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