U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Robert Clifford Covan
Robert Clifford Covan, 45, of the St. Paul Community of Summerton, died Saturday, September 1, 2007, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton.
Born July 4, 1962, in Montgomery, 
Alabama, he was a son of the late Ellis Clifford and Willie Jo Brooks Covan. He was employed by the Vocational Center at the Dept. of Social Services.
Surviving are a brother, David (Gina) Covan of Lugoff; two sisters, Diane Covan of Chapin, and Billie Jo (Randy) Sweat of Sumter; six nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning.
Burial followed in Sumter Cemetery.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
Maggie S. Edwards
Maggie Shelton Edwards, widow of Sylvester Edwards, died Wednesday, in Gable.
Born in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late James Shelton and Carrie McAbee Shelton. She was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, where she served on the board of ushers, Willing Workers Organization, Senior Missionary Society, Pulpit Aid Society, Helping Hands Sympathy Club and the Austin Street Sympathy Club. In 1996, she moved to Gable and became an affiliate member of Melina Presbyterian Church, where she served as a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Organization.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include two daughters, Carrie (the Rev. Carnell) Hampton of Gable and Allean E. Moore of Duncan; two sons, Willie P. Edwards and Jimmy Edwards of Bronx, N.Y.; one sister, Rosa Mayes of Spartanburg; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Monday at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palmetto Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202.
J.W. Woodward Funeral Home Inc. in Spartanburg, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Rose Mary Fairweather
Rose Mary “Rosie” Fairweather, 75, widow of Robert Edwin Fairweather, died Sept. 17, 2007, at the home of her daughter. She was formerly of Middletown, N.Y.
Born on June 24, 1932, in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lizzi Paonessa. She was a member of Wyboo Community Church in Manning. Rosie loved her family, friends, fishing, bowling and playing pinnocle.
Survivors include her sons, Henry Fairweather and his wife, Stephanie, David Fairweather and his wife, Debra, and Steven Fairweather and his wife, Kellie, all of Middletown, and Robert Fairweather of Newburgh, N.Y.; a daughter, Carol Morse and her husband, Mark, of Sumter; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Philomena (Fanny) Kane of Clinton Hollow, N.Y.; three brothers, James Paonessa of Hyde Park, N.Y., Thomas Paonessa of Wappingers Falls and Anthony Paonessa of North Point, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by brothers, Dominic, Frank and John Paonessa; and sisters, Theresa Shrader, Anna Habinowski and Mary Manfredo.
Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Wyboo Community Church in Manning with the Rev. Jerry Hodge officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff of Santee Hematology, Hospice Care of Tri County, Tuomey Regional Medical Center Oncology Unit in Sumter, the family of God at Wyboo Community Church in Manning, and her many friends for their loving care, thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wyboo Community Church Building Fund, S.C. 260 Manning, SC 29102.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.
Eddie Hooks
Eddie Richburg Alexander Hooks, wife of Leroy Hooks and the late Wilber Alexander, died Sept. 15, 2007, at Town and Country Hospital, Tampa, Fla.
She was born Sept. 11, 1925, in the Spring Hill section of Clarendon County, a daughter of the late John Haskell Richburg and Hessie Ragin Richburg. She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. She matriculated at Morris College, Sumter, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education. She retired from the N.Y. Department of Social Services as a supervisor in 1985. She was also a member of the Clarendon Branch of the NAACP. She joined Spring Hill African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in her youth and later served as an officer at Emmanuel AME Church in Bronx, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Hooks; stepchildren, Delphine (Elliot) Howard, Barney Hooks, Leroy (Loretta) Hooks Jr. and Carrie Yvonne Ragin; one sister, Carrie (Willie J.) Nelson of Columbia; six brothers, Roland (Clotel) Richburg, Joseph (Gracie) Richburg and Herbert (Daisy) Richburg, all of Summerton, John (Doris) Richburg and Emmett (Elaine) Richburg, all of Miami, Fla., and Pedro Richburg of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday at Spring Hill AME Church with the Rev. Howard E. Conyers, Presiding Elder Alonza Middleton, Presiding Elder Willie J. Nelson, eulogist, assisting the Revs. Joseph Clark and Jerome McCray. Burial followed in the churchyard cemetery.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Louis N. Green Sr.
Louis Nathaniel “Munsey” Green Sr., 54, entered eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.
He was the son of Elizabeth Gaymon Green and the late Ben Green Sr., born May 26, 1953, in Rimini. He was the husband of Luetina Riley Green. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and obtained many certifications and licenses. He was reared in a Christian home and joined Mount Pleasant UME Church in Panola at an early age. Louis was employed at Santee Print Works in Sumter until his health failed.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: a loving wife, Luetina Riley Green of the home; his mother, Elizabeth Gaymon Green of Rimini; two daughters, Sharon Green of Columbia and Shanai Green of the home; one son, Louis N. Green Jr. of the home; one granddaughter, Janiyah Bracy of Columbia; one sister, Roberta (Cleveland) Sweat of Manning; two brothers, Lawrence (Gardenia) Green and James (Kathy) Green, both of Rimini; his father-in-law, Louis Riley of Rimini; five sisters-in-law, Mary Lee (Samuel) Nelson, Tina Riley, Margaretta Green, Delilah Green and Carolyn Caldwell; one brother-in-law, Jacob (Ruthann) Riley; five aunts, Mary Brown, Lillie Mae Prickett, Willeen (Francis) John and Mary Jefferson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Morris Green and Ben Green Jr.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at Antioch UME Church in Rimini with Jonathan Smith, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Barry Gadsen, the Rev. Willie Green and the Rev. G.K. Carter.
Burial followed in the Spring Grove Cemetery.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of these arrangements.
Ruth Anna D. Buckman
Ruth Anna Dickerson Buckman, 85, wife of Grealy Buckman Sr., died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Sumter Health and Rehab.
Born Dec. 15, 1921, in Rimini, she was the daughter of the late Calhoun Dickerson and Irene Richardson Dickerson Hampton. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age, she distinguished herself as a Christian, accepted Christ and joined Antioch UME Church, Rimini. Mrs. Buckman later joined Calvary Baptist Church, where she served as a missionary. Mrs. Buckman was loved and well respected by all who knew her.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 66 years, Grealy Buckman Sr.; one son, Grealy Buckman Jr. of Sumter; eight daughters, Norene (Tamadge) Canty of Sumter, Margaret (George) Dow, Earlene (Leroy) Dow and Beverly Buckman, all of Bronx, N.Y., Rosanna (Ferrell) Favors of Queens, N.Y., Ruth (Lebert) Buckman Murray of Largo, Md., Andrea Buckman and Patricia Buckman, both of Pinewood; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Susan Buckman Wilkes of Rochester, N.Y.; two stepsisters, Susan Richardson of Pinewood and Annie L. Spann of Philadelphia, Pa.; one stepbrother, Franklin (Ruth) Hampton of Pinewood; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Robert, Napoleon and Moses Dickerson.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Pinewood, with the Rev. E.L. Sanders, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. D.L. Grant, presiding, the Rev. John Johnson and Minister Thomas Conyers Jr.
Burial wase in the Calvary and Zionhill Cemetery, Pinewood.
Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
Albert J. Hamilton
Albert Jenkinson Hamilton, 66, husband of Patricia Lee Hamilton, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.
Born March 11, 1941, in Manning, he was a son of the late Marion and Ella White Hamilton. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving besides his wife of Manning are three daughters, Patricia Hutson and her husband, Donny, Mary Weeks and her husband, Johnny, all of Manning, and Angie Servello and her husband, Danny, of Charleston; a son, David Hamilton of Sumter; a brother, Francis Hamilton of Conway; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to Hattie Miller for all her love and compassion.
A graveside service was held on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in Oak Grove Cemetery in Manning with the Rev. Kevin Cribb officiating.
Memorials may be made to Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 176, Manning, S.C. 29102.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
Virginia D. Rogers
Virginia Doughty Rogers, age 72, widow of Chappell Rogers, died Nov. 1, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.
She was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Manning, the daughter of the late Sam Doughty and Annie Mae Felder Doughty. She received her education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She accepted Christ as her Savior and joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Missionary Board until her health failed. She was employed by Campbell Soup Co. for 25 years.
Two brothers preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Ann (Randolph) Servance of Manning; one son, Leroy Doughty of Manning; two brothers, Hartwell Doughty and Willie Earl Doughty, both of Manning; two sisters, Janie Muldrow and Alice Wade, both of Manning; three grandchildren reared as her own, Cory Servance, Maurice Servance and Veronica Servance, all of Manning; and one nephew she reared as her own, Jerome Muldrow of Manning; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Thursday , Nov. 8, 2007, at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Dinkins St., Manning, with the Rev. George P. Windley, pastor, officiating, assisting the Rev. Henry McCray and the Rev. Leroy McElveen.
Burial followed in the Biggers AME Church cemetery.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Ethel H. Jones
KINGSTREE – Ethel Henry Jones, 82, widow of Rayford Jones, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.
Born May 7, 1925, in Summerton, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert Henry and Willie Neal Henry. At an early age, she joined Elizabeth Baptist Church. She obtained her education in the public schools of Clarendon County and Jones Commercial School, Chicago, Ill. While in Chicago, she united her membership with South Park Baptist Church and was instrumental in the establishment of Universal Baptist Church in Chicago. She was employed for several years with General Classics Co. After her retirement, she returned to Summerton and reunited her membership with Elizabeth Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Charles Robert (Rose Ann) Henry and Eddie Lee Henry, both of Summerton; and two sisters, Elizabeth Simmons of Kingstree and Phyliss (John) Bardliving of Calumet, Ill.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at Elizabeth Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Ashley B. Vaughn officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Willie T. Johnson and Bishop Dr. James L. Tindal.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home of Manning was in charge of services.
Ronald Howard Scott
PAXVILLE – Ronald Howard “Willie” Scott Sr., 59, died Sunday, December 2, 2007, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.
Born Feb. 20, 1948, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Richard Manning Scott Sr., and the late Gladys Kolb Scott. He was a retired painter, and a member of Paxville Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Ronald Howard “Ron” (Marie) Scott Jr. of Manning; five brothers, DeLeon (Gayle) Scott of Summerville, Wayne A. Scott, Sr., and Floyd L. (Marie) Scott of Paxville, Leslie U. (Becky) Scott of Charleston, and S. Stanley (Susan) Scott Sr. of Santee; three sisters, Carrie Lee (Louie) Ardis of Paxville, Gladys E. (Bob) Burke of Santee, and S. Annette (Buck) Ridgill of Sumter; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by lifelong friend and former spouse, Sue Haley.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Manning Scott Jr., Wallace Hampton Scott, and Everette Nathaniel Scott; and a sister, Myrtle McRee Poston.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2007, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mark Bishop.
Burial followed in Paxville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edward Scott, Barry Ardis, Stewart Scott Jr., Gilbert Hodge, Randall Rowell Sr. and Leon Graham.
Honorary pallbearers were the nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Paxville Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 5005, Paxville, S.C. 29102 or to New Start Community Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 4686 J. W. Rhames Road, Manning, S.C. 29102.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of arrangements.
