U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
JOHN JAY JAMES
DARLINGTON – Funeral services for John Jay James, 75, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Darlington Presbyterian Church with interment following in Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Mr. James died Friday, Feb. 8.
The son of Kenneth McIver James and Sue Flinn James, Mr. James was born in Darlington County. He was a real estate broker and former farmer who served as auditor for Darlington County and chairman of the Agricultural Commission of South Carolina.
He graduated from St. John's High School in 1944. Knowing he would be six months shy of the legal age to enlist in the military upon graduation, Mr. James negotiated an agreement with his mother that she would sign the required permission form if he could, in fact, receive a high school diploma. In July, 1944, Mr. James joined the U.S. Marines.
From May, 1945 until the end of June, Mr. James participated in the final and largest land campaign in the Pacific War – the Battle of Okinawa. A member of C (Charlie) Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, the 18-year-old James fought at Kunishi Ridge, which has been called the last major engagement of the war against first-line, well-armed Japanese troops. Mr. James' unit bore the brunt of the eight-day fight for Kunishi Ridge, an experience, he said would always be with him. The battle was unique in the Pacific War for its large-scale aerial evacuation of casualties during the ongoing battle, the use of Sherman tanks as armored ambulances,and for the extremely rare employment of night attacks, practically unheard of the Pacific arena. Of Mr. James' company who assaulted Kunishi Ridge, seven survived. Later, Mr. James also served in Chinwangtae, China, as part of the occupation force.
Following the war, Mr. James attended the University of South Carolina, earning a B.S. degree in business administration in 1950. He was a member of the swim team, a member and officer of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and was inducted into the national honor fraternity, Blue Key.
After his marriage to Caroline Moore Orr of Atlanta, Ga., in 1950, he returned to Darlington where he owned and operated Long Marsh Farm for over 30 years becoming a respected leader in agribusiness both locally and nationally. He was appointed a member of the new S.C. Agricultural Commission in 1968 and appointed chairman in 1975. While chairman, he participated in the S.C. Trade Investments Mission to the Far East in 1976 and 1978. Mr. James also served as president and director of two national organizations: the American Yorkshire Club and the National Pork Producers Council. He held the same positions in several state organizations, including the S.C. Yorkshire Club and the S.C. Farm Bureau.
Locally, Mr. James was active in many business and community groups: the Darlington County Agricultural Society, Pee Dee Production Credit Association, Darlington County Development Board, Chamber of Commerce, Darlington County Farm Bureau, Kiwanis Club, and Pee Dee Area Big Brother Association. He was a founding member of the Men's Dance Club of Darlington and also enjoyed membership in the V.F.W., the American Legion, and the U.S.C. Alumni Association.
In 1983, Mr. James sold Long Marsh Farm and became a licensed real estate broker in N.C. and S.C. In 1990, he was appointed auditor of Darlington County, a position he held for two years.
A life-long member of the Darlington Presbyterian Church, Mr. James served as deacon and elder of the church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Caroline J. (Keith) Williamson of Hartsville, Susan S. J. (James) Mayer of Elliott City, Md., and Kyle B. James of Newman, Ga.; a sister, Sue J. Clarkson of Darlington; grandsons, Jeffrey F. Mayer, James S. Williamson, and Charles D. Williamson, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Mayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Carolinas, 947 South Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501, Caroline Moore Orr Scholarship Fund c/o Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC or Darlington Presbyterian Church, 311 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532.
DELMUS KELLEY
Graveside services for Delmus Kelley, 68, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Kellytown Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Anderson officiating, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Mr. Kelley died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Born in Darlington County, he was a son of the late Jacob Graham and Janie Irene Grantham Kelley. He was a member of Kellytown Baptist Church.
Surviving are his brothers, Frank Kelley of Hartsville, Heyward Kelley of Florence, Robert Kelley of McBee, Jennings Kelley of Lugoff; and sister, Martha K. Benson of Hartsville.
RAYMOND SOWELL
Funeral services for Raymond Charles Sowell Sr., 89, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. The Revs. Ben and Dora Gafford officiated with burial in Magnolia Cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Mr. Sowell died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Chesterfield County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Watkins Sowell. He was a charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible class. He also was a member of the Hartsville Masonic Lodge #173 and the Eastern Star Chapter #91. He was retired from Sonoco Products Company with 40 years of service and was a member of the Sonoco Old Timers Club and Sonoco Fireman's Club.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Katie Peele Sowell of Hartsville; and son, Dr. Raymond C. Sowell Jr. of Garden City Beach.
W.E. JOHNSON
Warren E. "W.E." Johnson, 78, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
WILLIAM E. WINGATE
William Earl Wingate, brother of Mrs. Emily Mashack, died on Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a Darlington hospital after an illness. The family will receive friends at the Mashack residence, 1712 Blanding Drive. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hines Funeral Home.
HOWARD YARBOROUGH JR.
DARLINGTON –; Funeral services for Howard "Peter Boy" Yarborough Jr., 52, will be held at 12 noon today, Feb. 13, 2002, in Faith Holiness Church with Minister Lizzie M. Jett, pastor, and Minister Melvin Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
Mr. Yarborough died Thursday, Feb. 7, at his residence after an illness. He was born in Darlington County, a son of Marie Jacobs Yarborough and the late Howard Yarborough Sr. He was educated in the public schools of Darlington County. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. He was a member of Faith Apostolic Holiness Church and was employed for many years at the Hartsville Oil Mill of Darlington.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Pastor Marie Yarborough Pooler and Elder Clarence Pooler of Dowington, Pa.; a wife, Hermenia Yarborough; four sons, Tyven (Stacy) Yarborough, LaHenry Yarborough, both of Darlington, Howard (Wanda) Yarborough III of Washington , D.C., and Anthony Yarborough of Timmonsville; five grandchildren; a sister, Ms. Patricia Huff of New York City; a brother, William "Sparky" (Edna) Yarborough of Darlington; an adopted brother, Archie (Modestine) Dargan; two uncles, Arthur Yarborough Jr. and Heyward (Bert) Yarborough; four aunts, Mrs. Blanche Yarborough, Mrs. Thelma Ellis, Mrs. Harcendia Jacobs and Minister Lizzie M. Jett; mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Graham; special cousins, Ms. Barbara Evans, Mrs. JoAnn Bonaparte and Mrs. Elizabeth Upson; and special friend Ms. Rose Coe.
The family is receiving friends at the home of a cousin, Barbara Evans of 534 Brockington Road, Darlington.
CLAUDE F. MALOCH
SOCIETY HILL – Funeral services for Claude Franklin Maloch, 80, were held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in the Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow today, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in Garland Cemetery, Garland, N.C., directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.
Mr. Maloch died Tuesday, Feb. 5, in a local hospital after an illness. He was born in Richmond County, N.C., and was the son of the late Lee and Minnie Jane Baldwin Maloch. He was retired from Darlington Veneer Mill. Mr. Maloch enjoyed woodworking and refinishing furniture.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Mudd Maloch of the home; two brothers, Atlas Maloch of Waterboro and James Edward Maloch of Charlotte; one sister, Frances Rickley of Michigan; two half-sisters, Versie Carson of Maryland and Gracie Scarborough of Hillsborough, N.C.; and special friends, Thomas and Judy O'Neal and Victoria Conyers, all of Society Hill.
PATRICIA L. BRYANT
DARLINGTON – Funeral services for Patricia Lavon Bryant, 54, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery in Morven, N.C., at 3 p.m.
Mrs. Bryant died Tuesday, Feb. 5, in a Florence hospital after an illness. She was born in Marlboro County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Ollie Rogers Robinson. She was an employee of Sherman Manufacturing for a number of years.
Surviving are a son, Harvey Eugene Rivers of Columbia; two daughters, Cheryl Dean Rivers of Society Hill and Mrs. Kam (Donna Bryant) Harrell of Darlington; three grandchildren, Eugene Freeman, Kamry Bryant Harrell, and Austin Harrell; a brother, Bobby Robinson of Georgia; and two sisters, Gertrude Roller of Lexington, N.C., and Margie Shaw of Cheraw.
KEITH M. TYNER JR.
NORTH CHARLESTON – Graveside funeral services for Keith Mack Tyner Jr., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Riverview Memorial Park, directed by Stuhr's North Area Chapel, North Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of S.C., Coastal Branch, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, SC 29407.
Mr. Tyner entered into eternal rest the morning of Feb. 6. He was born July 8, 1923, in Hartsville, a son of the late Keith Mack Tyner Sr. and Dollie Nicholson Tyner. He was a retired Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy (23 years) and served in World War II and Korea. Mr. Tyner was a delegate for the S.C. Silver Haired Legislature, was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Charleston Rifle Club and the Fleet Reserve.
Surviving are his wife, Annie Putnam Tyner of North Charleston; a daughter and son-in-law, Dollie T. (Randy) Pilson of Summerville; three sons, Mack (Beth) Tyner of St. George, S.C., Robert E. Tyner and Byron B. Tyner, both of North Charleston; three sisters, Mary Marivittori and Margie Tyner, both of Columbia and Alice Benge of Lexington; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His first wife, Frances Tyner, preceded him in death.
FANNIE E. SEGARS
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Fannie E. Segars, formerly of Society Hill, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, in St. Mary's Hospital, in Brooklyn, N.Y., after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Young & Young Funeral Home.
ANN S. BAKER
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Funeral services for Ann Stewart Baker, 75, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 8, 2002, at the chapel of Stephenville Funeral Home with Brad Fry officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Hood County, Texas , directed by Stephenville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Baker died on Tuesday, Feb. 5. She was born on June 24, 1926, in Trumann, Ark. She was married to Bethel M. Baker, husband of 47 years, on Sept. 4, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas . She moved to Texas in 1952, to Fort Worth in 1954, where she and her husband lived until they moved to Granbury in 1969. They later moving to Stephenville in 1998. She was a girl scout leader, active in DAR, former Regent, and charter member of Elizabeth Crockett Chapter. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who delighted in her family, both near and far.
Survivors include her husband, Bethel M. Baker of Stephenville, Texas ; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Pam Baker of Stephenville; daughter, Debra Foster of Palestine; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bert Gale of Wichita, Kan.; sister, Eula Render Harris of South Carolina; brother, Jessie E. Stewart of Hartsville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and many other loving relatives and friends.
PATRICIA L. BRYANT
DARLINGTON – Patricia L. Bryant, 54, of Darlington, died Tuesday in a Florence hospital after an illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Belk Funeral Home.
