U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Marcy C. Hatcher Sr.
PINEWOOD – Marcy Charlie Hatcher Sr. was born April 14, 1975, in Clarendon County, a son of Charlie Frank Hatcher and the late Ida Mae Nelson Hatcher. He entered eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
He attended the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated in 1995 from Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton. He continued his education at Benedict College in Columbia and majored in early childhood education. He converted his life at an early age and joined Antioch RMUE Church, where he was a member of the usher board and sang on the male chorus that he formed. In the community, Marcy coached the girl’s softball team for State Farm Insurance Co. and helped coach the varsity football team for Scott’s Branch High School. He played softball with the Blanding Sluggers.
His fond and precious memories will be cherished by a devoted father, Charlie Frank Hatcher of Sumter; one son, Marcy Charlie Hatcher Jr. of Pinewood; one daughter, Makaylah R. Hatcher of Pinewood; his fiancee, Latasha Bosier of the home, Rimini; three brothers, Wilbur (Renee) Hatcher and Rodney Hatcher, both of Sumter, and Joe Lee (Latricia) Nelson of Thomasville, N.C.; and one sister, Deloris (Sam) Hatcher of Sumter.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Antioch RMUE Church, Rimini, with Elder Ronald Wine, pastor, assisting the Rev. Robert James Jr., the Rev. Amos Hatcher, the Rev. Warren Hatcher and Evangelist Debra Green.
Burial followed in Antioch Memorial Garden Cemetery, Rimini.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.
Wilbur N. Maple
Wilbur Nathaniel Maple entered eternal rest on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.
He was a son of Clara Maple Bellamy and the late Andrew Service Sr., born in Sumter County on March 9, 1968. He was raised by his foster parents, Luther Bells Sr. and the late Hattie Mae Bells. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. In his youth, he attended St. Paul AME Church in Sumter. Wilbur was employed as a custodian for Morris College and as a cook and custodian for Big Jim’s until his health failed.
Survivors are his devoted mother, Clara Maple Bellamy of Silver; foster father, Luther Bells of Sumter; five brothers, Harry (Brenda) Neal of Nashville, Tenn., Clarence Wells, Andrew Service Jr., Luther (Deloris) Bells Jr. and Clarence Bells, all of Sumter; five sisters, Willie Mae (Virgin) Dunham, Melissa Bellamy, Angelina Service and Teresa (Dennis) Davis, all of Sumter, and Terry (Tyrone) Wright of Charlotte, N.C.
In addition to his father and foster mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hannibal James and Lucinda Maple James.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Bethesda Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Graham, pastor.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
James D. Richardson
James David “J.D.” Richardson, a son of the late Lee Josh Richardson and the late Queenie E. Bennett Richardson, was born Nov. 10, 1932, in Clarendon County in the town of Summerton. He departed this life Sunday morning, Feb. 25, 2007, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Sarah Gipson Richardson; brothers, Elliotte Lee and Charles Ervin; and sister, Dorothy Jones.
He was educated in the public schools of Summerton. He left school and joined the U.S. Army on Feb. 2, 1951, and was honorably discharged on Feb. 2, 1954. J.D. moved to 
New York City, where he joined Caldwell AME Zion Church. Later he joined New Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he was ordained as a deacon. He also served in other capacities: male chorus, usher board, nursing unit and wherever else he was needed. In 1992, he relocated to Summerton and joined Historic Liberty Hill AME Church. He worked faithfully and diligently until his health declined. He served on the usher board, the male choir, the nurse’s aid ministry and the Sons of Allen.
J.D. is survived by three brothers, Donald Richardson of Estill, Johnnie Richardson of Bronx, N.Y., and Henry Richardson of Summerton; eight sisters, Evangelist A. Lonell Wright of Bronx, Carrie M. Daniels of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Gloria R. Browne of Harlem, N.Y., Annie M. Richardson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mary R. Brailsford of Summerton, Cammie R. Illis of Bronx, Eartha R. Brock of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Tinnie R. Lincoln of Pinewood; one aunt, Josephine Britt of Bronx; two uncles, Charles Bennett of Summerton and Thomas Jones of Mount Vernon, N.Y.; and his godmother, Mamie Logan of Bronx.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Historic Liberty Hill AME Church.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Dr. Melvin J. Capers, senior pastor, officiated.
King Funeral Home of Summerton was in charge of arrangements.
Norris E. Brangman
Norris Eugene Brangman, 63, widower of Loretta Johnson Brangman, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at his residence in Manning.
Born Jan. 17, 1945, in Bermuda, he was a son of Gretchen Simmons Brangman and stepson of the late Gerald Brangman. He received his formal education at Bermuda High School, Bermuda, and Robinson Trade and Technical School in Manhattan, N.Y. His major was in auto mechanics.
He is survived by his mother, Gretchen Simmons Brangman; a son, Elliott (Debbie) Douglas; special friend, Willie Pearson; two uncles; three aunts; and a special cousin, Barbara Burgess.
Memorial services were held on Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Raccoon Road, Manning, with the Rev. Jonathan Mouzon, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Eloise Pompey and Minister Sandra E. Pompey assisting.
Burial followed at Pembroke Cemetery, Bermuda.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Anna Margaret Yates
Anna Margaret Coker Yates, 85, wife of Jim Purvis Yates, died Saturday, March 8, 2008, at National Health Care of Sumter.
Born March 25, 1922, in Turbeville, she was a daughter of the late Archie Elston and Margaret Ellen Sims Coker. She was a retired seamstress and retired BandD employee. Mrs. Yates was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Sumter.
Surviving besides her husband of Sumter are two daughters, Judy McLeod and Deborah Scott and George of Sumter; four sons, Pat Yates and Sandi of Manning, Joel Yates and Dawn, Bracey Yates and Kathy, and Michael Yates and Patsy, all of Sumter; four granddaughters, Susan McLeod, Betsy Beatson and Brad, Misty Yates and Michelle Yates; eight grandsons, Chris McLeod, Jonathan McLeod, Jody Yates, Matthew Yates, Joshua Yates, Jamie Yates, Brian Scott and Gene DuBose; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Polly and Cleve Hill.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, George McLeod; a grandson, Greg McLeod; a great-grandchild, Kalyn McLeod; seven brothers, Woodrow Laverne Coker, Brightman Blonzo Coker, Edward Rudolph Coker, Dewey Burdell Coker, Archie Kelly Coker, Forest Coker and Ledell Coker; and two sisters, Mary Bochette and Odessa Browder.
The family would like to express a special thanks to all at NHC for their kind support.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 10, 2008, in the chapel of Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home in Sumter, with the Rev. Larry Christopher officiating.
Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning, was in charge of the arrangements.
Eva Lucille Harrell Barden
Eva Lucille Harrell Barden, 88, died on Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Sumter Health and Rehab.
Born September 11, 1919, Gates County, N.C., daughter of the late Maxie H. Harrell and the late Alice Rebecca Piland Harrell. She graduated salutatorian of her class at Gates County High School.
After graduation, she moved to Suffolk, Va., and was employed by Planters Nut and Chocolate Co. where she met and married the late Terence V. Barden. She later worked at Thomas J. Lipton Tea Company and retired after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of the Lipton Ambassadors Club.
Mrs. Barden was been a resident of Clarendon County since 1992. She was a faithful member of Manning United Methodist Church and Nelle Wells Sunday School Class. She was also a volunteer with Clarendon Memorial Hospital accumulating more than 1,700 hours of service.
In addition to her husband of 38 years, Mrs. Barden was predeceased by a daughter, Lucille “Cille” Berry, six brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by a daughter Carol (Thomas) Peterson, with whom she lived, two granddaughters, Mary Alice Sutherlin of Simpsonville, S.C., Joyce R. (Mike) Gardner of Inman, S.C., a grandson, James V. (Jamesia) Green of Bowie, Md., a great-grandson, Brett “Sly” Sutherlin of Simpsonville, S.C., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning.
Burial will be at a later date in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suffolk.
Memorials may be made to Manning United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 68, Manning, S.C. 29102, or the Alzheimer’s Association, South Carolina Chapter, 2999 Sunset Blvd., Suite 102, West Columbia, S.C. 29169-3496, or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
The family would like to thank Annie Ruth Brewer, and the staffs of Branco Adult Day Care, McElveen Manor and Sumter Health and Rehab for their loving care during her illness.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Amelia Ellen M. Conklin
Amelia Ellen McCutcheon Conklin, formerly of Manning, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at Liberty Village Nursing Facility in Muncie, Ind.
She was born May 6, 1924 to August and Stella Moyd Sternat in Baltimore, Maryland. She moved to Muncie, Ind. in 2001 to be closer to her daughters.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela M. Spaur of Muncie; a son, William (Karen) McCutcheon of Memphis; three grandchildren: Jennifer (Michael) Coffman of Muncie; Jay (Pam) of Fortville, Ind.; and Stephen (Melanie) of Greencastle, Ind. She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Samuel Coffman, Lindsay and Tyler Spaur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dallas McCutcheon, husband Thomas Conklin and daughter, Rozlyn McKenzie.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, March 13 at South Side Church of the Nazarene in Muncie. There will be a Manning memorial service at a later date.
Minnie R. Briggs
Minnie R. Briggs, 61, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton, after an extended illness.
Born Aug. 31, 1946, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Susan Montgomery Belser and the late Sam David Belser. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County.
Minnie was predeceased by two daughters, Brenda Frierson and Karen Briggs; a son, Jerry Briggs; five brothers; and two sisters.
Those left to grow from her love are two sons, Albert Belser and Tyrone Briggs, both of Summerton; a daughter, Linda Briggs of Manning; two granddaughters, Lakeisha (Joel) Nelson and Precious Briggs, both of Manning; four great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Henry (Rosa) Belser, Charlie Belser, Booker T. Belser, all of Summerton, Moses Belser of Manning, James Belser of Sumter, Elijah (Bessie) Belser and James (Deloris) Parker, both of Charlotte; four sisters, Laura Johnson and Sarah Lowery, both of Summerton, Mary Boatwright of Sumter and Rosa Childs of Bartow, Fla.; an uncle, Richard “Boo” Brown of Summerton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Ms. Briggs were held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the chapel of Summerton Funeral Service with the Rev. Franklin McCants officiating.
Burial followed in Ivory Cemetery in the Davis Station community.
Summerton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Rounette E. Harrington
Rounette Evans Harrington, 86, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital, after an illness.
Mrs. Harrington was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Luther W. and Margaret Harrington Evans. She was a graduate of Gable High School. She was a retired seamstress for Royal Dry Cleaners and a homemaker. Mrs. Harrington was an active member of Midway Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Harrington was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, James Archie Evans and Willard Rubin Harrington; sister, Mary E. Rodgers; and brother, D.W. Evans.
Surviving are a daughter, Runell Morris of New Zion; five sons, J.W. (Mickie) Evans of Myrtle Beach, Milburn (Deborah) Evans, Sheldon (Johnnie Lynn) Evans and Dan Harrington, all of New Zion, and Dudley (Amy) Harrington of Martinez, Ga.; a sister, Zelene Robinson of Manning; nine grandchildren, Becky Turner of Myrtle Beach, Jonathan Evans of Florence, Shelley (Sammie) Lowder, Laura (John) Bess, Dena Evans, Stacey Evans and Stephanie Evans, all of New Zion, and Annsley Harrington and Madison Harrington, both of Martinez; and great-grandchildren, Bryan Woodberry and Allison Woodberry, both of Lake City, Adam Lowder, Allie Lowder and Kaleigh Bess, all of New Zion.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Midway Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Rodney Foster.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Wendell Robinson, 2029 Greeleyville Highway, Manning, S.C. 29102.
Williamsburg Funeral Home of Kingstree was in charge of arrangements.
