U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Brenda G. Avin
Brenda Gardner Avin, 57, widow of 
Oregon Douglas “O.D.” Avin, died Saturday Aug. 18, 2007, at her home.
Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Alfred J. Gardner and Dorothy Hobbs Gardner.
Mrs. Avin was a member of Christian Fellowship Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Christy Nettles of Manning and Lisa Nettles Hodge of Fort Mill.; two stepsons, Steve Avin of Sumter and Olin Avin of Tallahassee, Fla.; two brothers, Jack Gardner of Columbia and Gerald Gardner of Sumter; six sisters, Mamie Perry, Betsy Grenville, Amy Hudson and Mary Baker, all of Sumter, Cheryl Birchfield of Myrtle Beach and Karen Bledsoe of Saluda; four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased in death by a sister, Lynda Gardner, and a stepson, Ronnie Avin.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyn Hill officiating.
Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.
Leo Murray
Leo Murray, 89, husband of Mary Jane Green Murray, died Aug. 8, 2007, at Trident Medical Center, Charleston.
Born July 2, 1918, in the Foreston section of Clarendon County, he was the son of the late Pruett Sr. and Julia Hilton Murray. He was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. In his youth, he accepted Christ as his savior. He was a member of Holy Rock Holiness Church, where he served as a deacon. He was self-employed in the pulpwood industry and as a farmer. He was later employed as a logger for a logging company of Bonneau.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Green Murray of the home; four daughters, Ethel Lee Murray of Richmond, Va., Etta (Sammy) Washing of New York, N.Y., Martha A. Sabb of Greeleyville and Virginia (Woodrow) Ragins of Manning; five sons, Alfred Murray, Ernest (Margaret) Murray, Kenneth (Ethel) Murray and John Allen (Everlena) Murray, all of Manning, and Solomon (Gail) Murray of New Orleans, La.; two sisters, Ruth Hilton of Manning and Connie (Rigby) Conyers of New Haven, Conn.; one brother, Pruett Murray Jr. of Manning; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Lillie Mae and Lillie Bell Murray.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Hayes F. and LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel in Manning, with the Rev. Jack Morant officiating, eulogist, Overseer Early Singletary assisting the Rev. Harry Robinson, Elder Nathinal Murray, the Rev. Fred Snyder and Minister Elton Hilton.
Burial was in Junky Yard Cemetery in the Foreston community of Manning.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Brenda E. Godwin
LYNCHBURG –Brenda Ray Evans Godwin, age 50, died August 7, 2007 in a Columbia hospital after an illness.
Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Ellison Lafayette Evans, Jr. and Sue Virginia Hill Evans. She was a graduate of Bob Jones University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and religion. She was employed by Farmers Telephone Cooperative as a long distance operator and by Clarendon School District No. 3 as a teaching assistant. She was a member of the Turbeville Southern Methodist Church where she was a member of the Sunday school; was a member of the Lois Jackson WMS; was a member of the church’s Youth Committee; and worked with the Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Godwin was also involved in the PTO at Walker Gamble Elementary where she served as Past President and in various other offices.
She is survived by her husband, James Michael Godwin; a daughter, Kristen Godwin; two sons, James Godwin and Matthew Godwin all of Lynchburg; three sisters, Rose (Kevin) Kelly of Aiken, Linda Evans of Lynchburg, and Polly (Rev. Hank) Fanning of Orangeburg; and two brothers, Rev. Ellison L. (Bobby Sue) Evans, III of Turbeville and Roland (Pam) Evans of Summerville.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 at the Turbeville Southern Methodist Church.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials should be made to the Youth Fund of the Turbeville Southern Methodist Church, P.O. Box 233, Turbeville, S.C. 29162.
Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta was in charge of the arrangements.
Edward Gamble Sr.
Edward “Chune” Gamble Sr., age 87, husband of the late Edith Lee Gamble, died Aug. 3, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born May 5, 1920, in the New Zion section of Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Pickney Gamble and Ida Eaddy Gamble. He received his formal education at Lodabar Parochial School in New Zion. He was a lifelong member of Lodabar AME Church, where he served as a trustee, steward, class leader, church custodian and president of the layman organization. He was also the last survivor of the original “Gospel Train.”
He is survived by seven daughters, Annie Mae Gamble, Ida Gamble and Inell Gamble, all of New Zion, Mary Gamble of Manning, Betty (Michael Sr.) Richardson and Irlean Gamble, both of Columbia, and Susan R. Gamble of Philadelphia, Pa.; four sons, Carnell (Jean) Lee of Philadelphia, Marion (Janie) Gamble of Davis Station, Richard Gamble of New Zion and Marshall (Brenda) Gamble Sr. of Manning; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and extended family, Jeannie (Wendell) Robinson, James Hugh (Jill) McFadden Jr. and Susan McFadden and children.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and three sons, Leon, Pickney and Edward Gamble Jr.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at Lodabar AME Church in New Zion.
Burial followed in the Friendship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
The Rev. Francis Dennison, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Rev. I.B. Herbert.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Oscar F. DuBose Sr.
GILBERT – Mr. Oscar Frankline DuBose, 76, passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007.
Born July 31, 1931, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Robert Fleetwood and Rena Rich DuBose Sr. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gilbert. Mr. DuBose was a plumber with W.O. Blackstone and Co. He also served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. DuBose was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
Mr. DuBose is survived by his wife, JoAnn Douglas DuBose of Gilbert; daughter, Lynn D. Eaton (Randy) of Hilton Head; sons, Frank DuBose Jr. of Gilbert, Alan DuBose of Trenton and Mike DuBose of Gilbert; six grandchildren, Greg and Amanda DuBose, Travis and Brooke DuBose and Zack and Anna Eaton; sisters, Myrtle Brunson and Miriam Ford, both of Columbia; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Robert, Eugene and Brooks DuBose.
The family would like to thank Agape Community Hospice, Lynn Cain, Delia Smith and Pam Thomas.
Funeral services for Oscar Franklin DuBose Sr., 76, were held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at First Baptist Church of Gilbert.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gilbert, 441 Lewie St., Gilbert, S.C. 29054 or to Agape Community Hospice, 3096 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, S.C. 29169.
James M. Berry Sr.
James Michael Berry Sr., age 57, beloved husband of 37 years to Julie Floyd Berry, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
He was born in San Antonio, Texas, a son of Christine Jordan Berry and the late Clarence Berry. He was educated in the Sumter school system and retired as a truck driver. He enjoyed long-distance truck driving and took great joy in spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are one son, James Michael (Heather) Berry Jr. of Turbeville; one daughter, Joyce Berry (Timmy) Mays of Summerton; five grandchildren, Matt Mays, Tyler Mays, Malorie Berry, Mikayla Berry and Madison Berry; three brothers, Charles (Debra) Berry, Ronnie (Maggie) Berry, and David (Sharon) Berry, all of Sumter; and one sister, Linda (Heyward) Poole, of Sumter.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at the Bullock Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Sammy Geddings officiating.
Burial followed in the Sumter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Tuomey Foundation, 115 N. Sumter St., Suite 120, Sumter, S.C. 29150.
Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.
David M. Dennis
David Michael Dennis, 40, son of Whaley and Dianne McKenzie Dennis, died at his home in Turbeville.
Mr. Dennis was born Oct. 28, 1966, in Manning. He was a retired roofer and carpenter and a member of New Start Community Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving besides his parents of Manning are three daughters, Ashley Dennis and Amy Dennis, both of Vermont, and Hope Dennis of Sumter; a brother, Rocky Dennis of Manning; two sisters, Debbie Gutierrez of Manning and Sandra McElveen of Turbeville; a grandson, Kyle Anthony Call of Vermont; and a number of nieces of nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at New Start Community Church with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Terry McLeod, Danny McLeod, Gary McElveen, Brent McElveen, Jeff Meares, Harold Hodge and Brian Bochette.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
Christian J. Washington
DECATUR, Ga. – Christian Jaden Washington died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur.
Born in Lithonia, Ga., on Jan. 24, 2007, he was a son of Eliza Washington and Eric Laramore.
Survivors besides his parents are three sisters, Dernisha Alford of Americus, Ga., Dericha Laramore of Commerce, Ga., and Shaquitta Laramore of Lithonia; maternal grandparents, Linzy and Karen Washington and Amanda and Samuel Oliver Washington-Alston, all of Summerton; two maternal great-grandmothers, Sarah Billie Washington and Lue Ida Ragin Oliver, both of Summerton; paternal grandfather, Willie Williams of Desoto, Ga.; four aunts; five uncles; and his godmother, Linda Smith of Sneville, Ga.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at historic Liberty Hill AME Church cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Melvin Capers, pastor, officiating.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Andrews Sr.
QUEENS, N.Y. – Richard “Moody” Andrews Sr., widower of Emma “Duke” Britton Andrews, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Parker Institute.
Born Oct. 7, 1919, in Summerton, he was a son of the late Richard F. “Bubba” Andrews and Susan “Lula” Richardson Andrews.
Survivors include four sons, Richard (Barbara Ann) Andrews Jr. of Queens, N.Y., Leon “Donnie” Andrews of Bronx, N.Y., Leroy (Nancy) Andrews of New York, N.Y., and Thomas Black of New York; four daughters, Susie Mae Hubbard, Malvenia Andrews, Betty Ann (Willie) Singleton, all of Queens, and Rozena Black of Bronx; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 18, 2007, at St. Philip RUME Church in Pinewood, with the Rev. Warren Hatcher, pastor, officiating.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Valerie Michelle Aycock Trombetti
ELLOREE – Valerie Michelle Aycock Trombetti, 48, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in St. Matthews.
Born January 4, 1959 in Taipsi, Taiwan, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Bolden and Margaret Stevens Aycock.
She is survived by two sons, Justin Duke Trombetti of Tampa, Fla. and Charlie Cannon of Charleston; two brothers, Claxton Steven Aycock of Darien, Ga., and Charlie B. Aycock, III of Hollywood, S.C.; and six nephews.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church near Summerton.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
