U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Tea Bertha T. Richardson
BROOKLYN, 
N.Y. – Tea Bertha Tindal Richardson, 63, wife of Willie Richardson, died Jan. 24, 2008, at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn.
Born Aug. 31, 1944, in Summerton, she was the daughter of the late Rosa Lee Tindal and the late John Carter Gilmore. She was a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School and continued her education at New Rochelle College in Brooklyn. For several years, she was employed with AT&T as an operator. During her youth, she joined Oaks AME Church and later united with Washington Temple Church, Brooklyn.
Survivors include one son, Tony M. Tindal of Yonkers, N.Y.; five daughters, Rosa (Joseph) Dingle of Manning, Kelia (Eric) Rembert of Atlanta, Ga., Letisha Richardson, Crystal Hawkins and Denaysha Slaughter, all of Brooklyn; one brother, James Tindal of Summerton; one sister, Robertha Tindal of Summerton; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Antioch Baptist Church, Jordan community, with the Rev. Sam Livingston officiating, assisted by Minister Sherley Waiters.
Burial was in Oaks Cemetery, Santee.
Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home of Manning was in charge of services.
Martha Ann S. Hodge
HOLLY HILL – Martha Ann Spigner Hodge, 73, widow of John Glen “J.G.” Hodge, and formerly of Holly Hill, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Laurel Baye Health Center in Williston.
Born Nov. 1, 1934, in Alcolu, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Dora Sanders Spigner. She was retired from Orangeburg County. She was a member of Target United Methodist Church in Holly Hill.
She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Arena H. Perry of Manning and Anna H. Harris of Orangeburg; two brothers-in-law, Louis Campbell of Summerton and Lavene Gause of Florence; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Nell Spigner Campbell.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning with the Rev. Barry Brinson officiating.
Burial followed in Trinity United Methodist Church cemetery in Alcolu.
Pallbearers were Stanley Holladay, Bert Holladay, Walt Holladay, Walter Campbell, Wayne Ward and Andrew Ward.
Memorials may be made to Target United Methodist Church, 1433 Brant Ave., Holly Hill, S.C. 29059.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph McBride Morris
Joseph McBride “Jody” Morris, 37, husband of Tonya Nichole Thompson Morris, died Saturday, January 12, 2008, at his home in Manning.
Born December 23, 1970, in Manning, he was a son of Roger Woodrow and Sandra Joan Gilbert Morris. He was a clerk at Best Western, a former Clarendon County volunteer fireman, former member of the Clarendon County Rescue Squad, and a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church.
Surviving are his wife of Manning; his parents of Manning; three daughters, Zoë, Lori and Sophia Morris of Manning; a brother, Eric (Kim) Morris of Manning; a sister, Rhonda Elizabeth (Dwayne) Player of Turbeville.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Pec Chatham and the Rev. Sammy Thompson officiating.
Burial followed in New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brad Owens, Dwayne Player, Jeremy Morris, Kent Troublefield, Jason Thompson and Samuel Thompson.
Memorials may be made to Stephens Funeral Home, in memory of Jody Morris, P. O. Box 176, Manning, S.C. 29102.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Rosena G. Charles
Rosena Gaymon Charles, 87, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born March 20, 1920, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lula Green Gaymon and the widow of Julius Johnson and Willie Charles.
She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. She was a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Paxville. Affectionately known as “Deanie,” she passionately loved her family and was dedicated to helping others.
She was preceded in death by a son, Charlie Johnson, and three sisters, Anna Lee Jacobs, Rosa Wilder and Mary Dyson.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving daughter, Dorothy C. Mathis of the home; a sister, Susana Rodgers of Columbia; a brother, Abraham Gaymon of Paxville; two grandchildren, Erica Mathis of Columbia and Kenneth Mathis of Lake Jackson, Texas; a host of nieces and nephews, whom she loved like her own children; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Paxville with the Rev. Clifford Gaymon, pastor, officiating.
Final resting place was Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinewood.
Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton was in charge of the arrangements.
Edna W. Gilyard
Edna W. Gilyard, wife of Ulysses Gilyard, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at her residence.
Born in Brunswick, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Willie Preston Watson and the late Allene Mivens Watson.
She leaves to mourn: a devoted husband, Ulysses Gilyard Sr. of the home; two sons, James Gilyard of Fayetteville, N.C., and Frankie (Dionnie) Gilyard of Durham, N.C.; five daughters, Yvonne Roxie Terry of Summerton, Sandra (Mark) Taylor of Jersey City, N.J., Patricia (Fleetwood) McFadden of Jersey City, Deborah (Woodrow) Bradley of Fayetteville and Sara (Eli) Ballard of Huntsville, Ala.; one stepdaughter, Mary Emma Hamiel of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; one sister, Helen Kay Watson of Summerton; two sisters-in-law, Susie Mae Watson of Baltimore, Md., and Evelyn Powell of Fayetteville; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, Ulysses Gilyard Jr.; three brothers, Willie George Watson, Herbert Watson and Charles Watson; and one sister, Naomie Ward.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Taw Caw Baptist Church with the Rev. W.T. Johnson, pastor, officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
King Funeral Home of Summerton was in charge of arrangements.
Garland V. Browder
GREELEY-VILLE – Garland Vancurn Browder Jr., 77, husband of Sadie Grace Richburg Browder, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at his home in Greeleyville.
Born Aug. 1, 1930, in Greeleyville, he was a son of the late Garland Vancurn Browder Sr. and the late Ruby Louise Metts. He was a retired lift operator for Georgia Pacific and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving besides his wife of Greeleyville are two sons, Theodore M. Browder of North Charleston and Jessie V. (Linda) Browder of the Brewington community of Manning; four daughters, Sharon B. Tuvera of California, Melissa Browder of Azle, Texas, Debra Browder (Larry) Slice of West Columbia and Cynthia D. Browder of Manning; a sister, Earline Anderson of Orangeburg; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Browder.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning with the Rev. Ed Watson officiating.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Lucille R. Fisher
NEW YORK – Lucille Robinson Roberts Fisher, 91, died Dec. 7, 2007, in New York.
Born May 15, 1916, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Jasper Robinson and the late Lutisher Hilton Robinson.
At an early age, she joined Antioch Baptist Church. Her education was obtained in the public schools of Clarendon County. Shortly thereafter, she relocated to New York to pursue better job opportunities.
Survivors include two sisters, Cleo Bost and Margaret House, both of Manning; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Leroy.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Jordan community, with the Rev. Sam Livingston officiating, assisted by the Revs. O’Donald Dingle and Arkus Frierson and Evangelist Shirley Waiters.
Burial was in Antioch Memorial Gardens.
Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
Frances Duke Morris
Frances Duke Morris, 85, wife of Ray Morris, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in a Florence hospital.
Mrs. Morris was born Aug. 17, 1922 in Clarendon County, a daughter of Perry A. and Susan Elma Harrington Duke. She attended Clarendon County schools and was a homemaker. Mrs. Morris was a member of Midway Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and especially caring for her granddaughters and family.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carnell Duke and Alton Duke.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of New Zion are: a daughter, Shelby (Murdock) McKenzie of New Zion; granddaughter, Renee (Marion) Lowder of Lake City; and great granddaughter, Allyson Moody (Dusty Benton) of Lake City.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Midway Presbyterian Church.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, 9600 Black River Road, New Zion, S.C. 29111.
Williamsburg Funeral Home of Kingstree was in charge of the arrangements.
Willie James Marion
Willie James Marion, 75, husband of Geneva Watson Marion, died Nov. 4, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born June 1, 1932, in Summerton, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary King Marion. Mr. Marion attended the public schools of Clarendon County. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Taw Caw Baptist Church, Summerton. Moving to Sumter, he joined Salem Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained faithful until his death. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a truck driver and then later he worked for Korn Industries until he retired.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Geneva W. Marion; one son, Willis (Gwendolyn) Marion of Queens Village, N.Y.; two daughters, Quanette Marion-Washington of Sumter and Jewette (James) Tomlin of Dalzell; four grandchildren, Kimberly James, Qualenda Washington, C. Alexander Washington and Thomas Harrison; one sister, Elizabeth Marion of Sumter; seven sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Lanier Marion; two sisters, Florence Marion and Elease Smith; and five brothers, Ravenel, Edmund, Roosevelt, George and Mose Marion.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov 8, 2007, at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. N. Lamonte Newsome, pastor, officiating.
Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park.
Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
