U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Simon Frank Jr.
Simon Frank Jr., 88, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 21, 1919, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Simon Frank Sr. and Alma Frank.
Mr. Frank attended the public schools of Clarendon County. In his youth, he joined Liberty Hill AME Church. He met and married the late Lucille Frank. He was a hard worker and worked on a farm and was employed by Windsor Motel.
He is predeceased by a son, Hugh “Nip” Frank; a daughter, Daisy Frank Brown; a brother, Johnny Frank; and a sister; Ruby Stukes.
Those left to grow from his love and cherish his memory are three loving and devoted daughters, Catherine (James Sr.) Smythe and Mary (Joe Louis) Oliver, both of Summerton, and Delores Frank of Brooklyn, 
N.Y.; three sons, Silver (Rosa Mae) Holiday, Frank Holiday and Thomas Holiday; a sister, Maxine Nixon of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Ethel Oliver of Philadelphia, Pa.; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; three special nieces, Dorothy Mickens, Thomasina Lawson and Peggy Drayton, all of New York; two dear friends, Helen Baxter and Julia Lee Singleton, both of Summerton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 5, 2007, at Liberty Hill AME Church in Summerton, with the Rev. Dr. Melvin Jerome Capers officiating.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Summerton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty B. Cain
Betty Brown Cain died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter.
She was born April 30, 1923, in Sumter, the fifth child of Mildred Hall Brown and Robert Tillman Brown Sr. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Methodist Church in Sumter and also a member of the Trinity Fellowship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Cain had a strong faith in God that she passed on to her children.
She graduated from Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing, with honors, in 1944. In 1947, she became a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Public Health (Public Health Nursing). She was a registered nurse for 34 years with the Health Department in Sumter, later called the Department of Health and Environmental Control. Her initial area of responsibility was training and supervising midwives to provide those services in rural areas that would otherwise be lacking for home deliveries common to that day. Later, tuberculosis care was her primary area of responsibility in a time when tuberculosis patients were isolated from the rest of society.
She loved to read, fish with her late husband, “Bunk” Cain, watch “Tarheel basketball” on television and she loved all of her family and friends. She was well known for her candor and honesty and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by two children, a daughter, Emily Cain Shuman (Jack Shuman Jr.) of Columbia and a son, John Dwight Cain (Pamela Wells Cain) of Lexington; and by two grandchildren, Alison Cain Shuman and Natalie Wilken Shuman. She is also survived by several sisters and brothers, William Hall Brown (Linette Lindler Brown) of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Mildred Brown Shaw (Ervin Bartow Shaw) of Sumter, Robert T. Brown Jr. (Jeanette Klarp Brown) of Manning, Alice Brown Beaty (Robert W. Beaty) of Sumter, Jane Brown Jeffress (Charles H. Jeffress) of Alexandria, La., and Murr Hall Brown (Pat Wilson Brown) of Sumter; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by another brother, Thomas Edward Brown (Johnnie Husband Brown).
Mrs. Cain’s late husband, John N. “Bunk” Cain, is survived by one sister, Emily Cain Fraser of Columbia.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter.
Memorials may be sent to the Solomon’s Home, 620 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, S.C., 29150 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, S.C. 29150.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.
Ida Mae Conyers
FLORENCE – Ida Mae “Cooter” Conyers died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Born in Clarendon County, she was the daughter of the late Purdy Washington Sr. and the late Katie Conyers Walter.
She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memories two sons, Edward (Evenlyn) Conyers of Thomasville, N.C., and Mike (Evone) Conyers of High Point, N.C.; one daughter, Itrell Conyers of the home; two brothers, Porcy (Sarah) and Edward (Jerone); five sisters, Estell, Mary (Shelly), Gwendolyn, Agnes and Carrie Lee; special cousins, Mamie (Lindsey), Leatha (Richard), Willie Johnson, Morgan, James, Thomas and John; special friends, Carrie Prioleau, Essie Oliver, Elizabeth Johnson and Gladys Murray; and another special cousin, Dottie.
She is preceded in death by a daughter; two sons, Aron and Morgan; four brothers, James Sr., Thomas, Buster and Porcy; three sisters, Lucille, Marguerite and Lillian Ann; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 12, 2007, at St. Mark Baptist Church in Pinewood, the Rev. Willie J. Chandler, pastor, officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
King Funeral Home of Summerton was in charge of the arrangements.
Rev. Dr. Oscar L. McFadden
The Rev. Dr. Oscar Lee McFadden entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Mariner Health of Sumter West.
He was born in Summerton on Aug. 28, 1927.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Davis McFadden and Carrie Lee Doughty Dingle McFadden, and seven siblings.
The Rev. McFadden received his elementary and high school education at Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton. He graduated from Benedict College in Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He did further studies at Columbia University, New York City, and the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Conn. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in theology.
He taught at the following schools: South Carolina Area Trade School in Denmark, Benjamin E. Mays High School in Pacolet and Hollis Junior High School in Spartanburg, from which he retired in 1984.
The Rev. McFadden was licensed as a minister at Taw Caw Baptist Church under the direction of the Rev. H.H. Harvin in 1948. He was ordained in Day Spring Baptist Church in New York City. He was the pastor of Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church and Monks Grove Baptist Church in Spartanburg.
Survivors are his caregivers for 11 years, nephew, James C. and Rose Wilder; sister-in-law, Hattie Mae McFadden; nieces, Carrie Lee Spry, Mary Lee Martin, Omega Hilton, Mozelle Stanford, Clara Bell Jones, Henrietta Ragin, Naomi Blair, Elenora Abraham, Evonne McFadden and Patricia Johnson; nephews, Frank Wilder, Lomon Wilder, George Wilder, Leland Wilder, Alonzo Caldwell, Willie Thames, John Thames, Howard Dingle, Parnell McFadden and Willie McFadden; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for the Rev. Dr. Oscar L. McFadden were held on Monday, March 12, 2007, at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church in Summerton.
The pastor of the church, the Rev. Dr. William Johnson, officiated and was assisted by Evangelist Betty Johnson, the Rev. Johnny Lawson, the Rev. David Lawson and Evangelist Willine Creque.
Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Services of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Francis J. Santangelo
Francis J. “Frank” Santangelo, 83, died Friday, March 9, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born May 24, 1923, in New Brunswick, N.J., he was a son of the late John and Amelia Corrente Santangelo. He was a retired engineer from Johnson & Johnson, a former councilman for Middlesex, N.J., a member of the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce and the Mid-Carolina Commission for Higher Education. Mr. Santangelo was a member of The Presbyterian Church in Manning.
Surviving are a son, Michael John Santangelo of Manning; a daughter, Sharon Anne (John) Liszczak of Manville, N.J.; a brother, Alfred Santangelo of Somerset, N.J.; three sisters, Jane Juzwiak of Somerset, N.J., Sylvia Shull of East Windsor, N.J., and Adeline Gimarro of Michigan; and three grandchildren, Melanie, Gregory and Glen Liszczak, all of New Jersey.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 15, 2007, in The Presbyterian Church at Manning with the Rev. Dr. William J. Holmes officiating.
Burial followed in Manning Cemetery.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning, was in charge of arrangements.
Susie A. Chatman
Susie A. Chatman, 65, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at her residence in Sumter.
Born March 13, 1942, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late John and Rosa Johnson Chatman. Ms. Chatman attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School. She moved to New York in 1961, where she was employed with the U.S. Postal Service. After retiring in 1998, she returned to Sumter. Susie believed in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and studied His word. A genuine love for family and people in general, she volunteered and worked with disabled and special-needs children.
Survivors include two brothers, Raymond (Beverly) Chatman and John Chatman Jr., both of Sumter; three sisters, Ada C. Dukes, Ida C. Neal and Ruby C. Green, all of Sumter; four nephews she helped raise, Gary L. McClendon, Craig S. McClendon, Stacey Chatman and John M. Chatman, all of Long Branch, N.J.; an uncle, Leroy Chatman of Manning; two aunts, Lucille Chapman of Tampa, Fla., and Ethel Lee Frierson of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two siblings, Alfred Chatman and Ruth Chatman, and a nephew, Glenn J. McClendon.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion H. Newton, pastor, and Pastor Nate Brock officiating.
Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park.
Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
William Gibbons
William “Billy” Gibbons age 52, died March 10, 2008, at a Bamberg hospital after an illness.
Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of William Jake Gibbons Jr. and the late Patricia Ann Graham Gibbons. He was employed with Teton Industries, as an ironworker, and attended Turbeville First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, a brother, John Edward Gibbons, paternal grandparents, Jake Gibbons Sr. and Essie Gibbons; maternal grandparents Luther Graham and Esther Graham.
Surviving are his father of Turbeville, two sons, William Grant (Marcy) Gibbons and Christopher Wade Gibbons, both of Sumter; a sister, Teresa Ann (Joel) Hartley of Turbeville; and one granddaughter, Hanna Grace Gibbons.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Turbeville First Baptist Church.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta was in charge of arrangements.
John W. Felder
NEWARK, N.J. – Deacon John Wash “Bubba” Felder, 61, husband of Virginia McKalvey Felder, died March 20, 2008, in Newark.
Born Sept. 19, 1946, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Elijah Felder and the late Minnie Ida Brown Felder. His education was obtained in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was a member of Greater St. Phillips RMUE Church. Upon moving to Newark, he joined Welcome Baptist Church and served as a deacon. He was employed by several companies while living in Newark including the Ford Motor Co., Modern Music and Option Care.
Survivors include two sons, Sheldon (Selina) Livingston of Goose Creek and Michael (Linda) Livingston of Summerton; four daughters, Felicia Livingston, Kena Loylas and Deion Parker, all of Newark, and Shanda (Randy) Dingle of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, George Felder of Summerton and James Felder of Silver; one sister, Willene “Kay” Lintor of Summerton; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie, Hayes and Henry Felder; and three sisters, Margaret Robinson, Lila Mae Green and Ellanora Jenkinson.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 28, 2008, at Greater St. Phillips RMUE Church in Summerton, with the pastor, the Revs. Warren Hatcher, officiating, Elijah L. Williams Jr. and Amos Hatcher.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Summerton Funeral Services was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary A. Richardson-Hart
Mary Alice “Mae” Richardson-Hart, 59, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at her residence, 2970 Liberty Hill Road, Summerton.
Born Nov. 21, 1948, in the St. Paul section of Summerton, she was the daughter of the late Ludie Richardson and Sarah Jane Ragin-Richardson. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a 1976 graduate of Scott’s Branch High School, Summerton. She accepted Christ as her Savior and joined Historic Liberty Hill AME Church, where she served faithfully until her health failed.
She is survived by two daughters, Deborah D. Hart of the home and Sheryl V. Richardson-Myers of Sumter; three sons, Christopher R. Hart and Danielle J. Hart, both of the home, and Anthony E. (Lisa) Richardson of Knoxville, Tenn.; two adopted daughters, Shirley (Joseph) Oliver of Davis Station and Paula (Ricky) Bryant of Summerton; one adopted son, James Bowman of Summerton; 15 sisters, Hennie Mae Adams of Winston-Salem, N.C., Deloris (Leroy) Lawson of Summerton, Juanita (Jerome) Oliver, Joyce Dingle, Helen Dingle, Ada Pearson and Lillie (Thornell) Brunson, all of Manning, Minnie (Lawrence) Hammett, Roberta (Richard) Gibson of Sumter, Daisy Ragin of Bronx, N.Y., Mary Lee Ragin of Miami, Fla., Dorothy Ragin and Susan Ragin of Summerton, Stephanie (Stacey) Brailsford of Miami and Albertha Ragin of Summerton, who was like a second mother; 12 grandchildren; and a very special niece and caretaker, Denetrell Mitchell.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 31, 2008, at Historical Liberty Hill AME Church, Summerton, with Elder Malachi Duncan officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Brunson.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
