U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Deborah A. DeLong
ALAMEDA, 
Calif. — Deborah Ann "Debbie" DeLong, 50, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2001, at Kaiser Hospital after an illness.
She was a daughter of the late Harold Vernon and Thelma Hardy of Myrtle Beach.
She was a daughter of a naval master chief, who finally settled in Myrtle Beach, where she spent her adolescent and teen years. This is where she met, fell madly in love with and married her husband in 1971. In 1972, she moved to California. She spent the rest of her life in California making a wonderful home for her family. She worked for Kenney Wall Covering, Hills Pet Products and, finally, joined the Coca-Cola family, where she was a router planner for the CCE Division.
She will be severely missed by her very close family and all her relatives & friends. She found peace at home with her daughters and husband, to whom she gave all that she had. When her granddaughter came into her life, she found the angel that kept her going and brought the youth back to her spirit. She left a lasting impression on all that knew her, never spoke bad of anyone and was always there to be a confidant, mother, friend, advisor or just a really good listener. When needed, she provided a helping hand. She enjoyed camping and, later in life, going to the ranch with her family.
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 30 years, Douglas E. DeLong; two daughters, Tara Jeanine and Heather Ann DeLong; a granddaughter, Nicollete Jade DeLong-Silva of Alameda; a sister, Charlene Hardy of Hayward, Calif.; an uncle, Salvie Finocchiaro of Blackwood, N.J.; an aunt Mary Holt of Conway; cousins, Mike Holt, Tommy Holt, Elizabeth Mary "Tinker" Moody, Bobbie Jo Brown, Ed and Jean Ardis and Benny Jeanerette, all of Horry County, John and Ann Allen of Summerville, Walt and Jenny Whilden of Baltimore, Kevin Finocchiaro and Richard and Netti Young of New Jersey; a sister and brother-in-law, Kenny and Suzie Delong of Alameda, Calif.; nephews William DeLong, Jeffery DeLong and Bill Patton; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by an aunt, Ruby Finocchiaro, and two cousins, Flormay and Patsy Jeanerette.
Her ashes were scattered along the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean, where she always felt at peace.
Virginia N. Holt
CONWAY — Virginia Nell Holt, 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at Conway Hospital after an illness.
Arrangements will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Elma F. Johnson
CONWAY — Elma Fay Johnson, 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Conway Hospital.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Sam and Dollie Grainger Dorman. She was the widow of Ernest E. Todd.
She was a member of Poplar United Methodist Church and attended Surfside Christian Church.
She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Murrells Inlet.
Survivors include four sons, Sam Edward Todd and his wife, Debbie, of Florence, Alex C. Todd of Conway, Lindy E. Todd and his wife, Dorothy, of Aynor and Rayford Todd and his wife, Kathy, of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Ernestine T. Hughes and her husband, Delano, of Galivants Ferry; a sister, Burleen Howe of Rock Hill; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. David Jones will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Poplar United Methodist Church, U.S. 701 N., Conway, SC 29526.
Johnny E. King
MULLINS — Johnny Earl King of Mullins died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Troy's Funeral Home.
Wilson M. Lackey
RALEIGH, N.C. — Wilson M. Lackey, 94, formerly of Carrboro, N.C., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Independence Village.
He was the widower of Blanche Parsons Lackey, to whom he was married for 63 years.
He was tall in stature and in character and demonstrated daily his high moral beliefs. A man of respect, he was strong physically and spiritually. He truly exemplified in his life his high expectations for himself and his family. Men of his caliber are rare.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Giles and her husband, Bill, of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Marva Fox Lackey of Myrtle Beach; a granddaughter, Kathy Giles Lambert and her husband, Rodney, of Raleigh; a granddaughter, Sandee Giles of Raleigh; three grandsons, Dean Lackey and his wife, Nicolette, and Scott Lackey and his wife, Elisabeth, all of Myrtle Beach and Mark Lackey and his wife, Amy, of New York City; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Herman Lackey, and two sisters, Thelma Kilby and Ruth Reece of Wilkes County, N.C.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Walker Funeral Home in Chapel Hill.
A service of remembrance will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Westwood Cemetery in Carrboro, N.C.
Memorials may be made to the television ministry of Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27608 or to the Diabetes Care Program, SOS Healthcare, P.O. Box 7136, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-7136.
Sara B. Lawing
SURFSIDE BEACH — Sara Baker Lawing, 83, of Surfside Beach, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at National Healthcare in Garden City Beach.
She was born Sept. 21, 1918, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., a daughter of the late Ernest W. and Carolina Biggers Baker. She was the widow of G.F. Lawing.
She retired from Union Carbide in Charlotte.
She was predeceased by five sisters.
Survivors include her sister, Vera B. Howard of Surfside Beach, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church, 2461 Arty Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208.
Kenneth C. Notestine
SURFSIDE BEACH — Kenneth C. Notestine, 66, of Ashton Glenn, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Easton, Pa., a son of the late Clyde and Eileen Bockelkemp Notestine.
He received his bachelor's degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 2351, Knights of Columbus of Livington, N.J., and the Veterans of Easton. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Liz Tanfield Notestine; three daughters, Dawn Armellino of North Arlington, N.J., Donna Monaco of Clearfield, Pa., and Karen Carraghan of Allentown, Pa.; two granddaughters, Kelly Armellino and Jennifer Carraghan; and a sister, Sandra Anderson of Virginia Beach, Va.
Visitation will be will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
