U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Carolyn D. Hilton
Carolyn Diane Hilton, 46, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa.
Born Nov. 8, 1961, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of Robert Lee Hilton Sr. and the late Daisy Mae Conyers Hilton.
She attended the public schools of Clarendon County and was employed at Lake Marion and Manor West nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant.
Survivors include her father, Robert Lee Hilton Sr. of Manning; four daughters, Kizzy (Brian) Young and Karla Hilton, both of Copperas Cove, 
Texas, Kimyada Hilton of St., Stephens and Kaylah Hilton of Manning; eight grandchildren; a brother, Robert Lee Hilton Jr. of Lancaster, Pa., a nephew; and a dear friend, Edward Pompey Jr.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Hayes F. and LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel in Manning, with the Rev. Gary Miller officiating, assisted by the Revs. Eloise Pompey and Anthony Mouzon and Minister David Woods.
Burial followed in State Cemetery in the Jordan community of Manning.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Angelo E. Sharp
Angelo Ezekiel Sharp, 77, husband of Elmar Cain Sharp, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.
Born May 17, 1930, in Clarendon County, he was the son of the late Earle and Maggie Mouzon Sharp. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was employed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation and retired after 30 years of service. He worshipped Jehovah at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 34 years.
He is survived by his wife, Elmar Cain Sharp of the home; three sons, Kenneth E. Sharp of the home, Timothy E. Sharp of Sumter and Woodrow L. (Edith) Sharp of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Geneva S. (Arthur) Brown of Round O and Odessa C. Sharp of the home; three sisters, Inez Sharp, Meredith S. (Melvin) Benbow and Wilma S. (Preston) Stukes, all of Manning; one brother, Herbert L. (Joann) Sharp of Manning; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 28, 2008, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Manning, with Brother Charles White delivering the discourse.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.
Rena H. Durham
WEST COLUMBIA – Rena Hudson Durham, 87, widow of Clarence N. Durham, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007.
Born in Clarendon County on Aug. 5, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin J. Hudson and Effie Irene Kolb Hudson.
She was a longtime resident of West Columbia and a member of Westside Baptist Church for 47 years. She enjoyed her Sunday school class.
Survivors include her son, Norman Durham; sister, Sara Hudson (Sidney) Strange; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by sisters, Ellie Hudson Pack Betts, Emmie Lee Hudson Delorey Holladay, Ailene Hudson Singletary, Eva Hudson and Annie Hudson Geddings; brothers, Neal Hudson, Riley Hudson and Timothy Hudson.
Mrs. Durham was a loving wife, mother and friend and will be missed by everyone who knew her. The family would like to especially thank the members of her Sunday school class for their love and prayers, and a special thanks to Dr. Carl White and the staff of Oakleaf Village in Lexington for their care.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel.
Interment followed in Southland Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Westside Baptist Church, 2100 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, S.C. 29169.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Homes of Lexington, was in charge of the arrangements.
A. Clifton Hodge
Alexander Clifton Hodge, 85, widower of Ruby Geddings Hodge, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at NHC of Murrells Inlet.
Born May 15, 1921, in Alcolu, he was a son of the late Albert C. and Nannie Witherspoon Hodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Clarendon Baptist Church. Mr. Hodge was a former Clarendon County Sheriff’s Deputy, a retired probation and parole officer, and was a member of the Williams-Burgess American Legion Post No. 68 and the DAV.
Surviving are a daughter, Barbara (Jim) Walker of Surfside Beach; two sisters, Anna Harris of Orangeburg and Arena (Bill) Perry of Manning; sisters-in-law, Martha Ann Spigner Hodge of Holly Hill and Catherine Bagnal of Mount Airy, N.C.; and grandsons, Michael and Brian Gamble, Robb Hodge and Badge Baker.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robbie Hodge; brothers, J.G. Hodge and David Hodge; and sisters, Mary Helen Pilchard and Frances Gause.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, 2007, in Clarendon Baptist Church with the Revs. Kirk Carlisle and Norman Rogers officiating.
Burial followed in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Clarendon Baptist Church, Playground Fund, P.O. Box 307, Alcolu, S.C. 29001.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning, was in charge of arrangements.
Stephenson F. Barrett Sr.
Stephenson Fredrick Barrett Sr. age 61, of New Zion, died April 1, 2008 in a Charleston hospital after an illness.
Born in Sumter County he was a son of Mrs. Posie Chinetta Roberts Barrett and the late James Fredrick Barrett. He was employed in the highway construction industry and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Manning.
He was preceded in death by his father; and one daughter, Brenda Joyce Barrett.
He is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Barrett Johnson of St. Stephen; five sons, James Everette Barrett of Dazell, Larry Fredrick Barrett of New Zion, Stacy Lynn Barrett, Stevenson Fredrick Barrett, Jr. and Bryan Britt Barrett all of Manning; one sister, Mary Lou B. Hardy of Manning; one brother, David Richard Barrett Sr.; and fifteen grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 4, 2008 in the Chapel of Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta.
Burial was in the Manning Cemetery.
Floyd Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
James D. Bosier
RANGEBURG – James David Bosier, 65, died on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at his residence in Orangeburg.
Born in Clarendon County on Sept. 28, 1942, he was a son of the late Willie and Rosa Gaymon-Bosier. James was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age. He became a member of Nimrod Lodge No. 5. He moved to New York, N.Y., in 1993 and later returned to South Carolina. He was united in holy matrimony to Ruby Fullwood. “Bummie,” as he was affectionately called, was a happy-go-lucky guy who loved to dance, even when his health began to fail.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Dewayne Bosier.
Fond memories will be cherished by his fiancée, Willa Jean Lewis of Orangeburg; two daughters, Marsha Bosier of Shallotte, N.C., and Tishawn Folkes of Bronx, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Jada and Kayla; three sisters, Margaree Coles, Willene B. Johnson and Jessie Mae Green, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; a brother, Albertus Bosier of Paxville; he adopted as sisters and brothers, Harold Ragin of Sumter, Robert Ragin and Mary Emma Spann, both of Paxville, Delores Breland, Mattie Goode and Ruth Holiday of New York, N.Y.; a special friend, Clarence “Brucie Boy” Matthews; a special cousin, Tommie L. Ragin; a special little friend, Jasmine Kindell; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Mount Pleasant UME Church, Pinewood, with the Rev. Dr. Barry Gadsden, pastor, officiating, and Bishop Mike Nino, eulogist.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton was in charge of the arrangements.
Doris L. Smith-Butler
Doris L. Smith-Butler, 74, wife of the Rev. Willie J. Butler, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at her residence in Sumter.
Born June 24, 1933, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of Annie Lou Woods Smith and the late Murray Smith. Mrs. Butler received her education from the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Durham City School of Nursing in 1955. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. The eldest of eight children, Doris had a loving and trusting personality that drew people to her. She leaves a void in the hearts of many.
Survivors include her loving husband; five children, Willie J. Butler, Beatrice Clark-Licorish, Michael Clark, Gail Butler-Pressley and Pamela Butler-Smith; 14 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at St. Matthew Baptist Church with the Rev. M.G. Walters, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Wilbert Witherspoon.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.
Peter J. Ciancimino
Peter John Ciancimino, 57, husband of Thongyoi “Yoi” Ciancimino, died Friday, April 4, 2008, in Summerton.
Born Nov.16, 1950, in Manhattan, N.Y., he was a son of the late Peter and Domenica Monforte Ciancimino. He was a truckdriver for 33 years, and recently earned an award for being No. 1 truck driver for Lightning Transport. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, and was of the Catholic faith. Peter loved to fish, having earned the nickname “Captain Hook,” and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Surviving are his wife of Summerton; a stepdaughter, two step granddaughters, and a step great-granddaughter in Thailand; two aunts, Dorothy VanBueskirk of Concord, Calif. , and Chet Daniello of West Islip, N.Y.; and two cousins, John Daniello of West Islip, N.Y., and Tommy VanBueskirk of Concord.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Angie Ciancimino.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Lake Marion Baptist Church, with the Rev. Larry Kennedy officiating.
Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning, was in charge of the arrangements.
Fred Floyd
SCRANTON – Fred Floyd, age 67, died Monday, March 31, 2008, in a Florence hospital, after an illness.
Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Palmer and Jessie Mae Floyd of Turbeville. He was a tool and dye maker. He was a member of Paran Baptist Church of Lake City, a Mason and member of Fidelity Lodge No. 394.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Weatherford Floyd, and a son, Richard Neil Floyd.
He is survived by his wife, Alicia Diggs Floyd of Scranton; two daughters, Charlotte F. (Jason) Driggers of Lake City and Jennifer F. (Thomas) Evans of New Zion; three stepdaughters, Suzan (Mark) Josey of Timmonsville, Angela (Richie) Miles of Scranton and April (Gorden) Phalen of Jacksonville, N.C.; four brothers, Lilton (Jeanette) Floyd, Jack (Kay) Floyd and Kelley (Sharon) Floyd, all of Turbeville, and Rocky (B.J.) Floyd of Sumter; two sisters, Marion F. (Harold) Godwin of Coward and Judy F. (Danny) Wilson of Camden; four grandchildren, Wyatt and Corissa Driggers and Triston and Morgan Evans; nine step- grandchildren, Serena and Alita Josey, Krystal and Mary Katherine Miles, Angel McCutcheon, Destiny, Amber and Brittany Jones and Lucien Phalen.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in the Lake City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fidelity Lodge No. 394.
Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta was in charge of the arrangements.
Ida Mae Davis
Ida Mae Seymour Taylor Davis, 85, of Alcolu, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born May 20, 1921, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo Gordon and Rebecca Tomlin Seymour Gordon. In her youth, she joined Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, where she was a faithful member of the senior choir for many years. She received her education in the public schools of Clarendon County.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, six sons, Harry (Ellease) Davis of Philadelphia, Pa., Rufus Davis Jr. of Buena Park, Calif., Christopher Taylor of Columbia, Vernond (Vilma) Davis of Gable, Charles Taylor and Thomas Lavon (Jane) Davis, both of Sumter; four daughters, Rebecca (Larrie) Jenkins of Brandon, Fla., Janet (Ellison) McBride, Delphinia (Jerel) Moses, both of Sumter, and Gail Jacklen (Jeffrey) Tharp of Decatur, Ga.; one sister, Izona Roberts of Sumter; son-in-law, Henry Williams of Sumter; two sisters-in-law, Lucinda Seymour of Philadelphia and Marie Davis of Summerton; 32 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lottie O. Williams.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 6, at Mulberry Baptist Church.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
