U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
RUBY GANDY CARTER
Services for Ruby Gandy Carter, 81, widow of Thomas E. Carter Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dr. Gary Colboch and Dr. Milton Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be this evening, March 17, from 7 to 9 at the funeral Home.
Mrs. Carter died Thursday, March 16. She was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late James D. Gandy Sr. and Coela Tyner Gandy. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school in the Children's Department for many years and later served in God's Special People Sunday school class.
Surviving are her sons, Thomas E. (Frances) Carter Jr., Michael (Jeanne) Carter, both of Hartsville, David (Stephanie) Carter of Florence; daughter, Jane (Marion) Miles of Florence; sisters, Katherine Melton and Sally Faile, both of Hartsville; brother, Lawrence Gandy of Hartsville; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, J.C., Howard, Robert and Dowell Jr. Gandy; sisters, Louella Smith and Mary Margaret Gandy.
Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 949 N. Marquis Hwy. Hartsville, SC 29550
CHARLES FARMER
Memorial services for Charles Farmer will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Gilbert Hines Memorial Chapel, directed by Hines Funeral Home. Mr. Farmer is the brother of Inez Kelley and James Farmer, both of Hartsville.
DOROTHY SOWELL
Dorothy G. Sowell, 85, died on Wednesday morning at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center after an illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hines Funeral Home Inc. The family will be receiving friends at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Jonah and Bessie Sowell, at 600 Wood Duck Lane in Darlington.
DIANA C. NALL
Funeral services for Diana Cobb Nall, 63, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dr. Michael E. Ridgill will officiate with burial at 3 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, in LaFayette Memorial Park cemetery, Fayetteville, N.C., directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nall died Wednesday, March 15. Born in Sanford, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Stephen Thornton and Frances Ray Cobb. She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church.
Surviving are her husband, Richard A. (Dick) Nall of Hartsville; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Adele Nall of Fort Mill; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Robert Morris of Fort Mill; sister, Sarah Hassinger of Fort Mill; grandchildren, Stephen Nall Jr., Graydon Nall, Emily Morris and Evan Morris.
DOROTHY G. SOWELL
Funeral services for Dorothy Goodman Sowell were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Mt. Calvary Holiness Church in the Dovesville Community. The burial followed in the Greenlawn cemetery, directed by Hines Funeral Home Inc. Pastor Jessie M. Gandy officiated the service.
Mrs. Sowell was born in Hartsville, on Aug. 5, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Betsy and Ludd Goodman. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 15, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville after an illness. She grew up in Darlington County, where she also received her formal education in the public schools. At an early age she was converted and baptized. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Holiness Church.
Mrs. Sowell was married
to the late John L. Sowell. This union brought four children. One daughter, Dorothy Sowell, preceded her in death. Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of our mother, but we know that all things work together for the good to them that love God. We must not grieve at losing her temporarily but thank God for the time shared with her.
Those left to cherish her precious memories are three children, Jonas (Bessie) Sowell of the home, Bessie (James) Williams of New Haven, Conn., and James (Geraldine) Sowell of Gatesville, N.C.; one sister, Annie Mae Scott of Hartsville; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
MARY ATKINSON
Funeral services for Mary Streett Atkinson, 86, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge. The Revs. Wayne Cash and Jackie Hinson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends tonight, March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge, 3901 W. Bobo Newsome Hwy., Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mrs. Atkinson, widow of William Ellie Atkinson, died Monday, March 20. Born in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Grayson and Mattie Williamson Streett. She was a very active charter member of the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge and served the Lord with gladness.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, William E. 'Bucky' and Faye Atkinson of Hartsville; daughter and son-in-law, Nelle and Buddy Athouguia of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Margaret S. Flowers, Leona Lee and Betty Warren, all of Darlington; grandchildren, Angie Kennedy, Woody Atkinson, Tony Athouguia; great-grandchildren, Dustin Kennedy, Shelby Athouguia, Austin Athouguia, Cole Athouguia, Gabrielle Athouguia, Ryanne Atkinson, Quinci Atkinson, Will Atkinson, Hailey Moore, Tyler Athouguia, Baker Athouguia. She was preceded in death by her grandchild, Shawn Athouguia.
JAMES GASKINS
JEFFERSON - James Gaskins, 81, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., after an illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Young & Young Funeral Home of Hartsville.
GAY NELL MURRAY
Funeral services for Gay Nell Marshall Murray, 73, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tommy Browne will officiate with burial in Magnolia cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight, March 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Murray, widower of William Riley 'W.R.' Murray, died Tuesday, March 21. Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Evans Eugene and Annie Ard Marshall.
Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Jimmy Tart of Dunn, N.C., Margaret Ann Newland of Hartsville, Madaline and Bobby Braxton of Alcolu; daughter-in-law, Lisa Murray of Hartsville; sisters, Harry Dell McNinch and Georgia Mae Jackson, both of Hartsville, Dorothy Ann Harbison of Cottageville; brother, William E. Marshall of Hartsville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her son, Riley Eugene Murray.
JEROME McCOY
Private graveside Services for Robert Jerome McCoy, 56, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Westview Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Dave Worthington officiating, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Mr. McCoy died Friday, March 17. Born in McBee, he was a son of the late William L. and Lizzie Lyles McCoy. He was retired from Hatchell's Salvage.
Surviving are his sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and John E. Spell, Lou Ann and Jessie Wilkes Jr., 'Candy' and Kenneth Johnson, Carolyn and the Rev. Billy Campbell, all of Hartsville; nephews, Chuck Spell, Jeff Wilkes, Lee Johnson, Lance Johnson, Paul McCaskill, all of Hartsville; niece, Heather Howell; great nephews, Seth Spell, Ryan McCaskill, all of Hartsville; great nieces, Courtney Wilkes, Celeste Wilkes, all of Hartsville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Willie Faye McCoy.
'SKEET' WALLACE
Funeral services for Merlin Rayford 'Skeet' Wallace, 67, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Gum Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. Jeff Gardner officiated with burial in the Society Hill LDS cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross - Pee Dee Chapter, 1601-A W. Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501.
Mr. Wallace died Sunday, March 19. Born in Darlington County, he was a son of Hattie Hodge King and the late Hanford McIver Wallace. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Wilson Wallace of Hartsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Connie Wallace of Hartsville, Scott and Chiquita Wallace of Tomball, Texas, 'Skeet' Wallace of Hartsville, Merlin 'Buzzy' Wallace; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and James Redfearn of Hartsville, Kim and Billy McInville of Darlington, Kelly and Henry Moree of Society Hill; mother of Hartsville; brothers, Ernest Wallace of Hartsville, Tommy Wallace of Manning; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Junior Wallace; daughters, Debbie Wallace and Ann Wallace.
ETHEL L. WHITLEY
Graveside services for Ethel Lewis Whitley, 67, were held 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2006, in Brannon cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Cockrell officiating, directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville Chapel.
Mrs. Whitley, widow of Donald Whitley, died Friday, March 17. She was born in Lena, La., the daughter of Allie Mae Lewis and the late Mack Lewis. She was retired from Kendall and a member of Bethune Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving and gentle mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Our Angel on earth who made a difference in the lives of those she touched.
Surviving are her mother of Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ralph Gainey of Lugoff; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Brenda Whitley of Hartsville; four grandchildren, Clay, Josh, Lauren and Christopher; four sisters, Betty Tidwell of Bethune, Barbara Pruett and Edwina Corley of Louisiana, Ann Walker of Mississippi; two brothers, Thomas Lewis of Louisiana, and Jimmy Dale Lewis of Mississippi.
Memorials may be made to Bethune Baptist Church, 304 Blackmon Street, Bethune, SC 29009, or the Kershaw County Relay for Life, 647 Lachicotte Rd, Lugoff, SC 29078.
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SHIRLEY W. CASE
McBEE - Services for Shirley Watson Case, 66, were held 4 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2006, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial was in New Providence cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home.
Ms. Case, who died Friday, March 17, was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Charlie C. and Ruth Gainey Watson.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS and was retired from Morrell Nursing Home.
Surviving are her daughter, Renee (Gene) Feagin of McBee; sisters, Kittie (Frank) Mooneyhan, Lugoff, Sherri (John) Klatt of Brussells; grandchild, Jessica Johnson; great-grandchild, Skyler Johnson of Hartsville. She was preceded in death by sons, Ray Von Anderson Jr, William Leon Anderson; brother, Wallace Lee Watson and deceased sister.
Memorials may be made to Charitable Hands are Devine Foundation, c/o Kittie Mooneyhan, 869 Pebble Lane, Lugoff, SC 29078.
W. J. SIMS
DARLINGTON - Funeral services for William J. 'W.J.' Sims, 75, were held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Central Baptist Church, with interment following in Grove Hill cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Mr. Sims died Thursday, March 16, at his residence. He was born in Camden, son of the late Pressley Vernon and Wilma Rhodes Sims. W.J. worked for Dixie Cup for 41 years until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman who loved the Lord, his family, friends and his church. Mr. Sims was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Marilyn Graham Sims of the home; a daughter, Belinda Sims (Tommie) Turner of Darlington; a granddaughter, Shannon Melissa Davis of Darlington; a step-grandson, Christopher Turner; three brothers, Fred J. (Mollie) Sims of Chesapeake, Va., Robert Edward (Leola) Sims of Hartsville, James Marion (Sheila) Sims of Darlington; two sisters, Lillian S. Williams of Florida, Vera S. (Henry) Strickland of Darlington.
Mr. Sims was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Eugene Sims, and five sisters, Nell S. Young, Margaret S. Koon, Macie S. Witherspoon, Mary S. Bailey and Sarah S. Poe.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 512 Spring St., Darlington, SC 29532.
W.G. HALL
Funeral services for W.G. (Petey) Hall, 48, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006, in the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. The Revs. Ronnie Holland and Danny Winburn will officiate. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Hall died Tuesday, March 21. He was born in Florence, a son of Bobby G. and Louise Broome Hall. He was a hair stylist in Columbia and Camden.
Surviving are his parents of Hartsville; brothers, Ronnie (Bridget) Hall, Scott (Debbie) Hall, of Hartsville; sister, Cindy (Carroll) Easterling of Conway; several nieces and nephews.
JUANITA McELVEEN
Funeral services for Juanita O'Neal McElveen, 75, will be held at 3 p.m. today, March 24, 2006, at Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Carroll Hall will officiate, with burial in Magnolia cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Bible Baptist Church, 2137 Lakeview Blvd., Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mrs. McElveen, widower of James H. 'Jim' McElveen, died Tuesday, March 21. Born in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the late Leslie William and Vivian Johnson O'Neal. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Hartsville, and retired from Hartsville Manufacturing with 31 years of service. She enjoyed working as a volunteer member of the Council on Aging and with the Alzheimer's Respite Group at the Hartsville site.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Terri McElveen of Darlington, James and Bonnie McElveen of Hartsville, Wayne and Hattie McElveen of Hartsville, Steve and Kathie McElveen of Garden City, Harold and Alice McElveen of Hartsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and John Barker of Hartsville, Eloise and Larry Edens of Charleston; brothers and sister-in-law, Cecil O'Neal of Hartsville, Alfred 'Sweet Willie' O'Neal of Hartsville, Leslie 'Shorty' and Donna O'Neal of Rock Hill; special granddaughters and grandson-in-law, whom she raised, Brandy Nichole 'Nikki' McElveen of Hartsville, Shannon and Steve McBride of Tampa, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Claude O'Neal, Dewey O'Neal, Graham O'Neal, David O'Neal.
It is with sincere gratitude that the family would like to give special acknowledgement to Pat Williams, Sherry Tyner, Geraldine Bacote, Dr. T. J. Bell and staff, and McLeod Hospice.
ETHEL MAE TADLOCK
DARLINGTON - Funeral services for Ethel Mae Wallace Tadlock, 95, were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, in the Church of God of Prophecy, directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Grove Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Tadlock died Monday, March 20. She was born in Darlington County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Dora Weatherford Wallace. She was employed for a number of years by Coleman-Airmar Hospital and as a private nurse. Mrs. Tadlock was a member of Gum Branch Baptist Church at an early age and later attended the Church of God of Prophecy.
She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Tadlock; two sons, Carl 'Junior' Tadlock Jr. and Marshall H. Tadlock, and one daughter, Sarah E. Tadlock Hendrix.
Survivors include four sons, Edward 'Buddy' Tadlock, Charlie 'Baybye' Tadlock and Dewey Tadlock, all of Darlington, and Grady Tadlock of Bennettsville; two daughters, Dora Lee Cooper of Charleston and Betty Anderson of Kenewick, Wash.; 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.
