U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
James F. Gibson Sr.
James Franklin Gibson Sr., 83, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born in Clarendon County on Feb. 22, 1924, he was the son of the late Elder Jacob Gibson and Rosa Thames Gibson.
Mr. Gibson attended the public schools of Clarendon and Sumter counties. As a young man he became a member of Galilee Baptist Church, where he worked faithfully as an usher and trustee for 45 years. He was a member of Do-Right Lodge No. 377 for 45 years and served in the United States Army for 18 months. After his tenure in the military, he worked at Santee Print Works for 47 years until his retirement in 1991.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Corine Wilson Gibson; two daughters, Merline Hill of Sumter and Betty Solomon of Mayesville; three sons, Earl Briggs of Atlanta, Edward Gibson of Mayesville and Anthony Gibson of Sumter; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Emma Gibson and Pattie Gibson of Mayesville, Mae Bell McCleary of Manhattan, 
N.Y., and Almena Johnson of Baltimore; one brother-in-law, Charles “CJ” Johnson Sr. of Mayesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella Mae Wright and Gladys Gibson, and five brothers, Porter, Marion, Willie, Albert and Clarence.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 30, 2007, at Galilee Baptist Church, Mayesville, with the Rev. Eugene Myers officiating.
Burial followed in Mayesville Cemetery.
Floral bearers were members of Eastern Star Chapter No. 247.
Pallbearers were members of Do-Right Lodge No. 377.
Scriven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pernell Briggs Sr.
Pernell “Nie” Briggs Sr., 75, of Rimini, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at his home.
Born Nov. 15, 1931, in Clarendon County, he was the son of Susan Richardson Briggs and the late George Briggs and husband of Camillia King Briggs. He was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. At an early age, he joined Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church in Pinewood, where he was a faithful member, until his health failed. He retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. after many years of dedicated service.
Mr. Briggs is survived by his wife, Camillia King Briggs of the home; his mother, Susan Richardson Briggs of Rimini; two sons, Pernell Briggs Jr. and Kenneth Lee Briggs of Rimini; four daughters, Linda B. (Wilbur) King and Beverly (Elijah) Briggs, both of Rimini, Georgia Mae Briggs of Hartford, Conn., and Afelia Briggs of Pinewood; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Briggs.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, 2007, at Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church, Pinewood, with the Rev. Warren Hatcher, pastor, and the Rev. Eloise Pompey.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
Cleveland Brailsford
Senior Airman Cleveland Brailsford, 29, husband of Melissa Lawson Brailsford, died April 23, 2007, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.
Born Jan. 30, 1978, in Clarendon County, he was a son of Mary Richardson Brailsford and the late Clarence “Cleve” Brailsford. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County School District 1 and graduated from Scott’s Branch High School Class of 1997. He joined the U.S. Air Force and entered active duty Feb. 11, 1998. He was with the 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, was the document control monitor and was assigned to the 23rd Maintenance Squadron. He received the Air Force Achievement Medal for outstanding achievement as document controller.
Survivors besides his loving wife, Melissa L. Brailsford of the home, include his mother, Mary R. Brailsford; his grandparents, Jeremia and Carrie Brailsford of Summerton; one son, TreQuan Jacauri Brailsford of Summerton; one daughter, Taryn Natalia Figueroa of Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers, Bryan Jahleel Brailsford of Summerton and Frankie Johnson of Elizabeth City, N.C.; one sister, Sara Megan Brailsford of Columbia; loving mother-in-law, Susan Lawson of Summerton; father-in-law; godmother, Annie Mae Richardson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Historical Liberty Hill AME Church in Summerton, with the Rev. Melvin Capers, pastor, and the Rev. James Blanding, eulogist.
Burial was in Liberty Hill AME Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
Charles J. Belle
Charles Jerome Belle, 49, husband of Rebecca Junious Belle, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 23, 2007, at his residence in Summerton.
Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of Susanna Belle and the late Ellis Witherspoon. He was raised by his grandmother, the late Sarah Thomas. He was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County, where he graduated from Scott’s Branch High School, Class of 1976. He was employed by Food Lion Distribution Center, Elloree, and Interlake Shipping, Sumter. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 10 years.
Fond memories will be cherished by his wife, Rebecca Junious Belle of the home; his mother, Susanna Belle; a daughter, Princess Jennifer Nicole Belle of the home; a brother, John Belle of Thomasville, N.C.; a sister, Glynn Belle of Decatur, Ga.; two granddaughters, Jai’Niyah Belle and Alexus Belle, both of the home; and a host of other close relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Mount Pleasant UME Church, Panola, with the Rev. Barry Godesden, pastor, officiating.
Final resting place was the church cemetery.
Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton was in charge of the arrangements.
Ida C. Carter
FLORENCE – Ida Catherine Clyburn Carter, 71, of Florence, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at a Florence hospital, after an illness.
She was born in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Maxie and Pearl Norris Clyburn. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School. She was a homemaker, devoted mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; adoptive parents, James and Edrie Welch Ironson and A.C. Haselden; and brothers, James Russell Clyburn and Hal Murdock Clyburn.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas Dell Carter Sr. of the home; children, Edrie Willis Truluck of Manning, Ida Elizabeth “Betsy” Rogers of Pawleys Island and E.S. “Son” Willis III of Florence; stepsons, Thomas (Donna) Carter Jr., Larry (Cynthia) Carter, Timothy (Susan) Carter, Daniel Carter and Tony (Candy) Carter, all of Florence; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; and brothers, Billie Clyburn of Jacksonville, Fla., and Glen Clyburn Smith of New York, N.Y.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Md. 20852, or to the Gospel Temple Worship Center Building Fund, 1507 King Ave., Florence, S.C. 29501.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. in the Florence Memorial Gardens chapel.
Entombment followed in the mausoleum.
Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home of Florence was in charge of arrangements.
William Bozier
William Bozier, 65, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at his residence, surrounded by his mother’s love.
Born on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1942, he was a son of Sarah Gaymon Bozier and the late James “Bee” Bozier. He was reared in a Christian home. He attended the Clarendon County Development Center.
William was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, James and Levi.
He leaves to cherish many memories and mourn his passing: his loving and devoted mother, Sarah Gaymon Bozier of the home; five brothers, Thomas Bozier of Charlotte, N.C., Marvin Bozier of Davis Station, Robert and Harry Bozier, both of White Plains, N.Y., and Leon Bozier of Norcross, Ga.; four sisters, Comilla Johnson of Summerton, Lucille Smith of Bridgeport, Conn., Juline Stukes of Elmsford, N.Y., and Lizzie Allen of White Plains; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Mount Pleasant UME Church, Panola, with the Rev. Barry Gadsden, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Willie Green Jr., eulogist.
Final resting place was the church cemetery.
Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton was in charge of the arrangements.
Roosevelt Bozier
Roosevelt “Captain B” Bozier, 86, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born March 25, 1921, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late William and Catherine Bozier. “Rosey,” as he was affectionately called, received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. He served four years in the military. After his years of honorable service he returned home, where he met and married Harristeen Lemon. He was a faithful member of Santee AME Church and worked in several capacities. He was a kind and caring person and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by a son, Henry Bozier, and a daughter, Mary B. Livingston.
Those left to grow from his legacy of love are his loving wife, Haristeen Bozier of the home; two daughters, Lue A. (Mack) McDaniel and Celia Bozier (Baby Sis), both of Maryland; three grandchildren he reared as his own, Jeff, Rochelle and Sean, all of Maryland; five additional grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Naomi J. Bozier; a son-in-law, William Livingston; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Lemon of South Carolina and Celia Bennett of Maryland; four godchildren, Willie, Charlie, Williene and Sarah Richardson, all of Maryland; an adopted son, Leroy Nelson; a special nephew, Thomas Henderson Sr.; a special niece, Irene L. Hills; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Bozier were held on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. at Scott’s Branch High School gymnasium with the Rev. Silas Spann officiating.
Burial followed in the Santee AME Church cemetery.
Summerton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Lawrence McFadden
Lawrence McFadden, 52, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 24, 1955, in Florence County, he was the son of Lee Samuel McFadden and Laura Mae Burgess McFadden.
McFadden accepted Christ as his Savior, joined Howard Chapel AME Church and attended Sunday school. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from East Clarendon High School in 1974. He was employed with Newman Construction until his health failed.
Survivors included his parents of the home; one daughter, Victoria (Jeffrey) McFadden of Turbeville; one son, Xavier McFadden of Lynchburg; one sister, Mary (Hugh) Evans of New Zion; two brothers, Lee Samuel (Lena) McFadden Jr. of New Zion and George (Teresa) Montgomery of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; former wife, Ruth L. McFadden of Olanta; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Howard Chapel AME Church in New Zion with the Rev. Alfred Bradley officiating, assisted by the Revs. Dr. Johnnie McFadden, Jerry L. Gadsden, James Carter and Lucious Wheeler and Minister Arkus Frierson.
Burial was in the churchyard cemetery.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Kay Pruett
Louise Kay Pruett, 62, wife of Jimmie L. Pruett, died Friday, December 7, 2007, in Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born November 10, 1945, in Omaha, Neb., she was a daughter of the late Harold Edward and Bernice Barden Hooker. She attended Summerton United Methodist Church, and was a member of Otterbein Methodist Church in Hagerstown, Md. She was a retired clinical representative.
Surviving are her husband of Summerton; a daughter, Robin Ridenour of Hagerstown, Md.; two sons, David Sprecher of Hagerstown, Md. and James Sprecher of Boonsboro, Md.; a stepson, David Pruett of Florida; a stepdaughter, Rhonda Myers of Michigan; a twin brother, Harold Hooker of Hagerstown, Md.; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in Minnich Funeral Home in Hagerstown, Md.
Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Hagerstown.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of local arrangements.
William A. Walker
William A. Walker, of Huntsville, Ala., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, after an illness.
He was born May 20, 1952, in Sumter County, a son of the late Silas Walker Jr. and Beatrice Cain Walker. He was a member of Melina Presbyterian Church (USA) of Gable. He was a 1971 graduate of Mayewood High School. He furthered his education at Morehouse College of Atlanta, Ga. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and retired in 1993 after 23 years of service. He later joined the J.B. Hunt Transportation Co. and retired in 2007.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving and devoted wife, Betty Montgomery Walker of the home; a daughter, Yolanda (Perry) Fletcher of Huntsville; a son, Chavon Walker of Huntsville; a grandson, Justin Fletcher of Huntsville; a sister, Terisa (Steve) Simon of Sumter; a brother, Warren (Genetha) Walker of Sumter; mother-in-law, Annie Bell Montgomery of Huntsville; five sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Walker Jackson, and two brothers, Bryant E. Walker and Joseph N. Walker.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Melina Presbyterian Church (USA) in Gable with the Rev. Carnell Hampton, pastor, officiating.
Burial followed in the churchyard cemetery.
Jefferson Funeral Home of Lynchburg was in charge of the arrangements.
