U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Elaine Z. Gifford
CONWAY -- Elaine Zepp Gifford, 78, wife of the late Philip Gifford, died Friday, April 9, 2004, at her residence following an illness.
Mrs. Gifford was born in 
New York City, N.Y., a daughter of the late Clarence Peter Zepp, Sr., and Lillian Mae Gibboney Zepp. She graduated from Julia Richmond High School in Manhattan, N.Y., Cornell University, and completed her degree in illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, R.I.
Surviving are one son, David Gifford and his wife, Martha Lawhon Gifford of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Grace Gifford and her husband, Bernard Silverman of Conway; grandchildren, Shannon Gifford, Christopher Gifford, Glenn Gifford, Rebecca Silverman and Jason Silverman.
A memorial service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall in Conway under the care of Horry Friends Meeting (Quakers).
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Churches Assisting People, 206 Main Street, Conway, S.C. 29526.
Mildred B. Hurdle
MYRTLE BEACH -- Mrs. Mildred Bellamy Hurdle, 55, died Monday, April 12, 2004. Arrangements will be announced by Wilds Funeral Home of Georgetown.
Kenneth L. Hyman
FLORENCE -- Kenneth L. Hyman, 70, died April 10, 2004, at Carolina Hospital System after an extended illness. A graveside funeral service will be 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Florence Memorial Garden Cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
Maurice Muser Jr.
PAWLEYS ISLAND -- Maurice "Bud" Muser Jr., husband, of Edna Muser died Sunday, April 11, 2004, in Prince George Health Care Center.
He was born Nov. 14, 1924, in New York City, a son of the late Maurice Muser Sr., and Ottilie Bopp Muser.
He attended the Ridgewood, N.J. school system and graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1942. He attended Princeton University, where his stay was interrupted by the U.S. Navy. He had a three year tour of the United States and Hawaii and Guam, at the government expense during World War II as a Seabee. He returned to Princeton in 1946 and married Edna McComb. He graduated in 1949 with his son, Maurice Muser III, cheering in the audience.
He was employed by Purolater for four years, living in Atlanta for two years and Charlotte for two years. The family then returned to New Jersey, where he went to work for Edgcomb Steel, where he became treasurer. Stihl American, U.S. representatives for Stihl Chain Saws of Germany, employed him in the same capacity until they were absorbed by the parent company.
In 1980 he and his wife moved to Pawleys Island, where he went into the real estate business with long time friend, Don Graham, at Atlantic Reality. He was a member of the Men's Golf Association at Sea Gull for years and played with the Pee Dee's Golf Association. He was head of the Hagley Property Owners for 14 years. He was also involved in the Boy Scouts and Little League Baseball for years as the boys were growing up.
Mr. Muser was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his beloved wife, Edna; two sons, Maurice Muser III and his wife, Carol of Reidville, S.C., and Richard Knight Muser and his wife, Debbie of Ramsey, N.J.; two daughters, Katharine Garnier and her husband, Jay of Moorestown, N.J., and Christine Zimmerer and her husband, Kurt of Pawleys Island; seven grandchildren, Maurice Muser IV and his wife, Lise of Norfolk, Va., Lauren G. Muser of Washington, D.C., Andrew and Christine Garnier of Moorestown, N.J., Richard Russell and Stephanie Muser of Ramsey, N.J. and great-granddaughter, Hanna Lena Muser; one sister, Carolyn Ruprecht of Pawleys Island and Austria.
Memorial funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. N., Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577 or Alzheimers Association, Coastal Carolina S.C. Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
William F. Peel
MYRTLE BEACH -- William F. Peel, 75, entered into rest on April 9, 2004 at Grand Strand Regional Hospital in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, from the Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery in Augusta, Ga., with full military honors.
Marcia C. Richardson
MYRTLE BEACH -- Marcia Church Richardson, 84, of Island Green died Sunday, April 11, 2004 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Born in Newton, Mass. on Sept. 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Harold and Edith Ensign Church, she was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Howard B. Richardson, USA-Ret. Mrs. Richardson was also the much-loved mother and mother-in-law of William and Kristen Wickliffe of Chapel Hill, N.C., and William and Candice Miller of Orlando, Fla. Dearest of all, she was the adored "Grammy" of Ashley Wickliffe, brother Harold Church of Arlington, Mass. and her precious grand-dogs, Tootsie Wickliffe and Major Miller.
Marcia and her husband were married for 63 years, through his service in three wars and dozens of family moves around the country. Skilled potters and woodworkers, they also owned The Potter's Stall, a gallery in Chatham, Mass., which displayed their unique works for 14 years. They were each other's very best friend and unconditional supporter. An avid golfer and tennis player over the years, Marcia had a life packed with interests, lots of laughter and a love of trying anything new from commercial scalloping with her husband to making her yard a haven for birds, butterflies and bonsais.
Most of all, she was a loyal friend, a good neighbor, and a truly memorable woman, who has left all who knew her with a fine example of the gifts of believing in yourself and experiencing life to its fullest. Her family feels deeply blessed by the wonderful neighbors who became such a caring, extended family to her in her last years.
To honor her wishes no services will be held. She will be buried next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. Those who loved her will remember her always by the three words she used to describe so much of her life. Marcia Richardson was simply, "just the best".
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald G. Strickland
CERRO GORDO, N.C. -- Ronald G. Strickland, 55, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at Columbus County Hospital, Whiteville, N.C. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, at Cherry Grove Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Meares Funeral Home, Fair Bluff, N.C.
Carol B. Todd
CONWAY -- Carol Bonita Todd, 53, of Hwy 931, died at Lexington Medical Center, following an illness.
Mrs. Todd was born in Conway, a daughter of Naomi Hughes Shelley and the late W. R. Shelley. Mrs. Todd was predeceased by her husband, J.C. Todd. Mrs. Todd was a member of Free Welcome Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the National Federation of the Blind.
Surviving Mrs. Todd are two daughters, Carol Danette Todd and Donya Todd Baker and her husband, Marshall, all of Columbia; one sister, Debra Valdez of Aynor; and one granddaughter, Ashton Baker of Columbia.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Free Welcome Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Brooks Sykes officiating. Burial will follow in Westside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Free Welcome Freewill Baptist Church. Palmetto Funeral home of Conway is handling the arrangements.
Ronald R. Waugh
Kitts Hill, Ohio -- Ronald Ray Waugh, 34, died Sunday, April 11, 2004. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton, Ohio. The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at funeral home. Burial will follow in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Grand Strand Funeral Home and Crematory will be in charge of local arrangements.
James E. Brown
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- James Edward "JT" Brown, 56, son of Mrs. Fannie M. Brown and the late Mr. Russell Brown, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, after an illness. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. today at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in the Sandridge Community of Conway, S.C. Burial will follow in the Sandridge Community Cemetery. McKiever Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.
Edward Catherall
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. -- Edward Catherall, 73, of Colonist Square, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, N.C.
Yvonne C. Coward
MARIETTA, Ga. -- Yvonne C. Coward, 82, of Johnson Ferry Road, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in Atlanta, after an extended illness.
A memorial graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, S.C.
Nathaniel Edge
MIAMI -- Nathaniel Edge, 61, formerly of Georgetown, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004.
Arrangements will be announced by Wilds Funeral Home.
Mary Frances Fowler
GREEN SEA -- Mary Frances Fowler, 68, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, in the Inman Chapel, with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City, N.C.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Inman Funeral Home.
Ernestine Hardee
CHARLESTON -- Ernestine Hardee, 86, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at Roper Hospital following an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris.
