U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
JAMES H. GASKINS
JEFFERSON - Funeral services for James Henry Gaskins, 81, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Mt. Elon United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Young & Young Funeral Home.
Mr. Gaskins died Tuesday, March 21, at Carolina Pines Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Early and Marilla McCaskill Gaskins. He received his education in the public schools in the area and was a member of Mt. Elon United Methodist Church. Mr. Gaskins was also a retired employee of the Department of Transportation and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Mae Frances Gaskins of Jefferson; four daughters, Brenda (Coyte Jr.) King, Linda Gaskins and Charlene Gaskins, all of Jefferson, Patricia Gaskins of Charlotte, N.C.; five sons, Pete (Linda) Gaskins of Jersey City, N.J., Timothy (Mary) Gaskins, Lonnie (Sylvia) Gaskins, Christopher Gaskins and Terry Gaskins, all of Jefferson; one brother, George Gaskins of Monroe, N.C.; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other close relatives and friends.
SUSIE E. REID
Mrs. Susie E. Reid, formally of 905 Robinson St., Hartsville, died on Wednesday, March 22, at Oak Haven Nursing Facility in Darlington. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hines Funeral Home Inc.
ROSS FOX JR.
Funeral services for Ross Fox Jr. were held on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Burial followed in the church cemetery, directed by Hines Funeral Home Inc. The Rev. Frederick Yebuah, pastor of Wesley Chapel, officiated the service.
Mr. Fox was born Sept. 23, 1937, in Darlington County, a son of Ross Fox Sr. and Sarah Barker Ross. He departed this life for his heavenly home on March 25. He was educated in the public schools of Darlington County and graduated from Mayo High School in 1959.
Mr. Fox joined Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church at an early age and served the church in many capacities. He retired from Nucor Steel after 20 years of continued service. Even after his retirement, he continued to work at various other jobs. Ross was united in marriage to the former Rosa Lee Carraway, who preceded him in death.
Surviving to cherish the loving and wonderful memories of Mr. Ross Fox Jr. are three sisters, Lizzie Wright of Bronx, N.Y., Sarah Bacote of Hartsville, and Rose Fox of Darlington; two brothers, Frank Fox of Baltimore, Md., and Willie Fox of Darlington; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and very dear friends.
DAVID H. GARREN
SPARTANBURG - Funeral services for David Howard Garren, 82, will be held Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 3 p.m. in Davis Chapel at First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, with the Rev. Sal Barone and Bill Adams officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 2 p.m. in the parlor. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, directed by Lanford-Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Garren, husband of Helen Boggs Garren, died Monday, March 27, at Park Place.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1923, in Greenville, the son of the late D. H. and Ophelia Garren. Mr. Garren was a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in mechanical engineering and retired from Lockwood Greene. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, for 45 years.
Mr. Garren is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Boggs Garren, of the home; two daughters, Kim Stepp and husband Ronald of Boiling Springs and Terrie Reames and husband Spann of Hartsville; a foster son, Walter Miller and wife Nancy of Roebuck; six grandchildren, Edward Reames, Ashley Reames, Holli Crabtree, Stefanie Suddeth, Courtney Stepp, Jane and Jessica Miller; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael David Garren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Hunter, Johnny Boggs, Daniel Suddeth, George Mahaffey, Donald Stepp, David Harper, Gregg Boggs, and Jimmy Cole.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in remembrance of Mr. Garren may be made to the Alzeheimer's Association, 110 S. Dean St., Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Mr. Garren was a loving husband and father and will be missed, but we know he is now at peace.
RUBY B. ODOM
DARLINGTON - A memorial service for Ruby Bryant Odom, 93, was conducted by the Rev. Tim Coker in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at 3 p.m. Mrs. Odom died Wednesday, March 22. In her giving spirit, she donated her body to medical research.
She was born in Darlington County, a daughter of the late William Goodson Bryant and Bonnie Agnes Weatherford Bryant.
She was the widow of Albert Bernice Odom. She retired as a practical nurse and was a member of Central Baptist Church. In her later years, Mrs. Odom enjoyed sitting on the front porch of her Reservoir Street home, enjoying the visits of many friends and passersby.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
ELEANOR A. SMITH
Funeral services for Eleanor Atkins Smith, 89, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Tony Hemphill, Mark Bowers and Scott Brown officiated, with burial at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Resthaven cemetery, Clarksville, Tenn. Memorials may be made to the West Hartsville Baptist Church, 1003 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mrs. Smith, widow of Fred. W. Smith, died Thursday, March 23. Born in Indian Mound, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Lena Byrd Atkins.
Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Frieda and Jess Stewart of Hartsville, Wilma and John VanBuskirk of Nantucket, Mass.; brothers, Gene Atkins of Louisville, Ky., Kenneth Atkins of Dickson, Tenn.; granddaughter and spouse, Paige and Albert Everson of Cary, N.C.; great-grandsons, Jared Everson and Zachary Everson.
BO CHITTY
Graveside services for Floyd C. 'Bo' Chitty, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 29, 2006, at Magnolia cemetery. The Rev. Tony Medlin will officiate, and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is in charge.
KIRK A. STEPHENS
Services for Kirk Allen Stephens, 42, were held Sunday, March 26, 2006, at 3 p.m. in the Norton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Westview Memorial cemetery.
Mr. Stephens, who died Thursday, March 24, was born in Hartsville, a son of the late John Allen and Mildred Johnson Stephens.
Surviving are his wife, Shelia Teal Stephens of Patrick; sons, John Carl and Donald Stephens of Patrick; sister, Lisa Gardner of Hartsville.
BARBARA WALTERS
Barbara Ann Wasial Walters, 57, died Monday, March 27, 2006. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
PATSY BLAKNEY
Ms. Patsy Blakney, 48, died on Monday, March 27, at a Darlington health care facility after an illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hines Funeral Home Inc. The family will receive friends at the residence, 619 Marlboro Ave.
BARBARA WALTERS
Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara Ann Wasial Walters, 57, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with visitation following the mass. The Rev. Father Karl Roesch will officiate, and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 363 N. Fifth St., Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mrs. Walters died Monday, March 27. Born in Somerville, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lauricella Wasial. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was the most loving mother in the world.
Surviving are her husband, Johnny Walters of Hartsville; sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Debbie Fleckenstein of Hartsville, John Walters of Conway, Owin Walters of Hartsville; daughters, Stacy Fleckenstein of Hartsville, Antonia and Heath Moore of Surfside Beach; sister, Susan and Terry Wasial of Hartsville; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Val Wasial of Delanson, N.Y.; eight grandchildren.
BOBBIE PETTIGREW
Funeral services for Bobbie Pettigrew, 61, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Nathan Temple F.B.H. Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery, directed by Young & Young Funeral Home of Hartsville.
Mrs. Pettigrew died March 28, at her residence after an illness. She was born in Darlington County, a daughter of the late Willard and Lottie Smith Ketter. She received her education in the Darlington County public school system. Mrs. Pettigrew was a retired employee of the Darlington County School Systems, and was a member of Nathan Temple F.B.H. Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Lottie Hale, Angel M. Pettigrew and Omeshia (Ron) Moses all of Hartsville; one son, Franklin (Lisa) Pettigrew of Hartsville; five sisters, Wilhelmina (Tommy Lee) Cabbagestalk, Patricia Vinson, Deloris Covington, Lottie Omega (Wilbert) Jackson and Mary Phillips, all of Hartsville; one brother, Albert K. Burno of Worchester, Mass.; one brother-in-law, Monroe (Theo) Pettigrew of Hartsville; seven grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other close relatives and friends.
BONNIE GAINEY
Bonnie Gainey, 68, died Thursday, March 30, 2006. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
MARION MARSH
Marion Marsh died Thursday, March 30. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
RICHARD HAMBY
Funeral services for Richard Isaiah Hamby, 91, will be held 4 p.m. today, April 7, 2006, in the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Windham and J.C. Sorrow will officiate. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Hamby, who died Wednesday, April 5, was born in Iva, a son of the late James Samuel and Vester Royster Hamby. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Schumpert Hamby; daughter, Becky (Joe) Britt; grandchildren, Wendy (Lee) Turner, Keith (Sheron) Britt, Joanna (Rick) Steen, all of Hartsville; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
DAMON SMITH
Damon Antonio Smith died on Sunday, April 9, 2006, from injuries received in an automobile accident. The family will receive friends at both 2010 Windsong Drive and 461 Seminole Drive. Hines Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.
KIMBERLY DIXON
Funeral services for Kimberly Jane Dixon, 24, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church.
The Rev. Ed Griggs officiated, with burial in the church cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Ms. Dixon died Saturday, April 8. Born in Cheraw, she was a daughter of James Allen Dixon and the late Stephanie Bryant Dixon.
Surviving are her daughters, O'Livia Freeman and Arionna Freeman of Chesterfield; father of Cheraw; sisters, Ashley Dixon and Stephanie Smith, both of Cheraw; aunts, Elaine Lewis and Teresa Winburn, both of Hartsville; uncle, Danny Dixon of Cheraw.
J. C. McKENZIE
Funeral services for J. C. McKenzie, 67, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006, at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Grover Johnson officiated with burial in Magnolia cemetery.
Mr. McKenzie died Friday, April 7. Born in Chesterfield County, he was a son of the late Junius Newton and Mary Bell Shaw McKenzie. He was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and was retired form Sonoco Products Co.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Sinclair McKenzie of Hartsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Russ Wacker of Hartsville, Linda and Dale Mangum of Gastonia, N.C.; sisters, Carolyn Alexander of Hartsville, Claudia James of Hartsville, Mary Josey of Hartsville, Betty Talbert of Myrtle Beach, JoAnn Mozingo of Atlanta, Ga., Geseil Keller of Raleigh, N.C., Bobbie McNeese of Myrtle Beach, Penny Hall of Hartsville; brothers, Bill McKenzie, Beasley McKenzie, Tommy McKenzie, all of Hartsville; step-mother, Joyce McKenzie of Hartsville; grandchildren, Melissa McKenzie and Chris Wacker.
J.D. GRIGGS JR.
Funeral services for J.D. Griggs Jr., 58, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006, in the Chapel of Belk Funeral Home with interment following in Grove Hill cemetery.
Mr. Griggs died Tuesday, April 11, in a local hospital. He was born in Darlington County, son of Hallie Freeman G. McNatt and the late J.D. Griggs. J.D. retired from Nucor Steel and enjoyed fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Veron and Hallie McKnatt of Bishopville; his wife, Bonnie Ogburn Griggs; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Karian Griggs of Florence; two granddaughters, Kara and Karlyn Griggs; a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Monkie Griggs of Dovesville; a half-sister, Lisa Hodge of Lugoff; a special friend, Tony Cassidy, who was like a son to J.D.
Mr. Griggs was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Homan.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight, April 12, at Belk Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bonnie and J.D. Griggs, 352 N. Center Road, Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC, 29506.
