U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Donna Warren-King
June 7th, 1958 - September 6th, 2010
Funeral services for Donna Kay Warren-King, 52, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The Rev. Milton Bradshaw will officiate with burial in Mt. Olivet Baptist Cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday, September 10, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Warren-King died Monday, September 6, 2010. Born in Darlington Co., SC, she was a daughter of the late K. C. and Fodie Gainey Warren. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, Chad H. (Monica D.) King of Hartsville, SC, Brad Casey (Mary Helen Geries) King of Hartsville, SC; sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace (Boyd) Dalrymple of Florence, SC, Betty (Tracy) Busbee of Elgin, SC, Barbara (Malcolm) Byrd of Patrick, SC, Linda (Rev. Milton) Bradshaw of Patrick, SC, Carolyn (Billy) Funderburk of Hartsville, SC, Brenda (Fred) Beasley of Hartsville, SC, Debra (Jerry) Crowley of Moncksville, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elbert (Dianne) Warren of Hartsville, SC, Jimmy (Sue) Warren of Hartsville, SC; sister-in-law, Teresa Ann Warren of Hartsville, SC; nieces, Kim Myers of Hartsville, SC, Layla Warren of Hartsville, SC, Liza Warren of Harrtsville, SC, Jenna Warren of Hartsville, SC, Jade Warren of Hartsville, SC; special friend, Bill Foster of Darlington, SC. She was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine O'Neal; brother, Kenneth Warren.
Richard Edward Getty
October 10th, 1921 - September 10th, 2010
Memorial service for Richard Edward Gettys, who died September 10th, 2010, will be held Sunday at 7:30 pm, September 12th, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. Mr. Gettys was born October 10, 1921, in Lugoff, SC, the son of the late Benjamin Wylie Gettys and Kate Bell Gettys Ewart. He was educated in the Camden public schools, obtained his B.S. in Agronomy from Clemson College in 1942 where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi honorary society. He was awarded the Anderson Scholarship from Clemson and was a member of Alpha Zeta honorary fraternity. He received his M.S. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, in 1943. Mr. Gettys was employed by Coker’s Pedigreed Seed Company in 1943 and became Director of Hybrid Corn Breeding in 1945, a position he held until retirement in 1988. From their inception, he was an active Director of S.C. Crop Improvement Association and S.C. Foundation Seed Association. He was an active member of American Seed Trade Association Hybrid Corn Division, serving on the Program Committee and Basic Research Committee. Mr. Gettys pioneered the first successful winter hybrid corn nursery in the Homestead, Florida, area and developed early weevil resistant hybrids for the south. He is survived by his wife Ann Henson Gettys, daughters Dr. Katherine Louise Gettys of Canton GA, Elizabeth Ann of Santa Monica CA, Margaret McAlpine of Hartsville, and son Richard E. Gettys, Jr., of Hartsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Martha Gettys (George) McClure of Otto NC, Louise Gettys of Columbia. He was predeceased by his brother, Benjamin W. Gettys, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Richard G. Wilson Scholarship Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 213 W. Home Avenue, Hartsville; Robert E. Moore Jr. Scholarship Fund at Clemson University, 1032 Bentwood Road, Hartsville; or charity of one’s choice.
Melissa O'Neal Howle
June 6th, 1931 - September 10th, 2010
Funeral services for Melissa O'Neal Howle, 79, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernest Winburn, the Rev. Ed Griggs, and the Rev. Jeff Williams will officiate with burial in the Church Cemetery. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 1635 Cedar Creek Road, Hartsville, SC 29550. Mrs. Howle, widow of Robert Ray Howle, died Friday, September 10, 2010. Born in Darlington Co., SC, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Margaret Jones O'Neal. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and was a volunteer with Chesterfield Sunshine for Hospice. Her heart was the church which was her life. She taught Sunday School, was the designated taxi service for her friends, loved to cook, and cared for all in the community. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, John (Judy) Howle of Jacksonville, FL, Rev. George K. (Pam) Howle of Aiken, SC, Barry Howle of Hartsville, SC; son-in-law, Jesse Tyner of Patrick, SC; grandchildren, Geanie Howle, Bess Reed, Rusty Howle, R. J. Howle, Rex Tyner, Katrina Holloman; great-grandchildren, Sydney Reed, Jacob Reed, Michael Tyner, Kasey Tyner, Karl Holloman, Dylan Holloman, Amber Holloman. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine Tyner; brother, Jerry O'Neal; sister, Mary Gandy; grandson, Darrin Tyner.
Betty Tolson Howle
August 2nd, 1946 - September 21st, 2010
Funeral services for Betty Tolson Howle, 64, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at North Hartsville Baptist Church. The Rev. Bob Thomas, Rev. Tim York, Rev. Jeff Gardner, Rev. Danny Holley and Rev. Ladell Humphries will officiate with burial in Brown Springs Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, 1203 East Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506 or Josh Howle Memorial Scholarship Fund, 501 D. W. Brooks Dr., Athens, GA 30602. Mrs. Howle, widow of W. M. Tolson and Kenneth Howle, Sr., died Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Fuller and Fannie Mae Lunsford Griggs. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and a previous chairperson of McBee Area Advisory Council. She was owner and operator of Bette's Boutique for over 40 years and was also associated with Medical Arts Pharmacy. Surviving are her sons (spouses), Mike (Lois Ann) Tolson of Florence, SC, Gregg Tolson of Hartsville, SC, Kenny (Wendy) Howle of Hartsville, SC, Boyce (Donna) Howle of Hartsville, SC; daughters, Gwen (Paul) Starling of Hartsville, SC, Louise (A. J.) Talbert of Hartsville, SC, Jacquelyn (Mickey) Mixon of Hartsville, SC; sisters, Billie Stoudemire of Hartsville, SC, Maggie Ann (T.J.) Tjaden of Cheraw, SC, Pat (Larry) Cassidy of Hartsville, SC; brothers, Bobby Gene (Evelyn) Griggs of Rock Hill, SC, Wilson (Carolyn) Griggs of Hartsville, SC, Charles "Bud" (Linda) Griggs of Hartsville, SC, Ronnie (Diane) Griggs of Hartsville, SC; adopted son, Zak VanGundy of Bellwood, AL; grandchildren, Alana Kathryn Tolson, Ashton Kinsley Tolson, Amanda Howle, Kenneth Howle, Jerry (Tiffany) Howle, Adam Starling, Zack Starling, Evan Howle, Mark (Ashley) Mixon, Matthew Mixon, Michaela Mixon; great-grandchildren, Jennavee Mixon and Shepherd Howle. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Josh Howle.
William Johnny Brown
July 13th, 1940 - September 12th, 2010
Funeral services for William Johnny Brown, 70, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Tabernacle United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tommy Brown will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Brown died Sunday, September 12, 2010. Born in Darlington Co., SC, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Hettie Hopkins Brown. He had a passion and love of fishing. Surviving are his wife, Rosie Helton Brown of McBee, SC; son, Chesley Brown of McBee, SC; stepsons, Michael and Jennifer Cooke of Darlington, SC, Mickey and Alma Cooke of Columbia, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Brett Reynolds of Bethune, SC, Tina and Keith Hardee of Carlsbad, NM; stepdaughter, Darlene and Jason Hall of Darlington, SC; sisters and brothers-in-law, Faye and William Jones of Camden, SC, Marcella and Mike Smothers of McBee, SC; brothers and sister-in-law, Franklin and Shirley Brown of McBee, SC, John Brown of McBee, SC; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Heyward Brown, Jimmy Brown; sisters, Carolyn Brown, Irene Melton.
Anne Tarte Wiesen
Memorial services for Anne Tarte Wiesen, 91, will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, September 17, 2010 in the Chapel of the First Baptist Church of Hartsville. The Rev. Charles Roberts and the Rev. Monell Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends in the Chapel following the service. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorials may be made to Kalmia Gardens of Coker College, 1624 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550 or to First Baptist Church, 104 E. Home Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550. Anne was born in the township of Steer Pen, SC to the late Alva Edison and Louise Sumner Tarte. A long time Hartsville resident, she had been living with her daughter and son-in-law in Sandy Run for the last four years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hartsville in which she was baptized, married and served as a church librarian. She graduated from Coker College and received her Masters in Library Science from the University of South Carolina. She worked in the education systems of South Carolina, Maryland, and Ohio as a teacher and librarian. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-laws, Marilee and Kenneth Willis, Sr. of Sandy Run, SC and Nita (Sheli) and Joseph Williams of Orlando, FL; grandchildren and spouses, Kenneth and Sheila Willis, Jr., Bonnie and Brandon Arvay, William and Michelle Willis; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Willis, Tyler Willis, Lauren Willis, and Corbin Willis. The family would especially like to thank the wonderful caregivers with Tri County Hospice of Orangeburg and Daybreak for their loving and professional services.
Randall David Floyd
August 13th, 1950 - September 18th, 2010
Funeral services for Randall David Floyd, 60, will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at College Acres Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC. The family will receive friends at the church from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Rev. Andy Ickes will officiate and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. The family will receive friends Monday, September 20, 2010 from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home in Hartsville, SC. Memorials may be made to the College Acres Baptist Church, 702 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. Mr. Floyd died Saturday, September 18, 2010. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of Willie Eddie and Viola Catoe Floyd. He was a member of College Acres Baptist Church. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Adam Robert and Michelle Dietz of Wilmington, NC; daughter, Melissa Ann Floyd of Wilmington, NC; sister, Brenda Floyd of Hartsville, SC; sister-in-law, Eula Floyd of Hartsville, SC; grandchildren, Davin Dietz, Kaiden Dietz. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Floyd and John Floyd.
Mamie Atkinson King
May 24th, 1920 - September 18th, 2010
Funeral services for Mamie Atkinson King, 90, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Valerie Mireb, the Rev. Robert Chastin and the Rev. Joan Yates will officiate with burial in the church cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday, September 20, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. King, widow of George B. King, Sr., died Saturday, September 18, 2010. Born in Darlington Co., SC, she was a daughter of the late Walter Herbert and Florence Elmore Atkinson. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and was engaged in farming. Surviving are her son, George (Buck) King of Hartsville, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and James Reynolds of Hartsville, SC; grandson and spouse, Claude Richard "Dick" and Kelly Lloyd, Jr. of Hartsville, SC; great-grandchild, Paisley Caroline Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Aline Atkinson and Virginia Hendrix.
David W. Shepard
July 14th, 1936 - September 20th, 2010
Funeral services for David W. Shepard, 74, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Lakeview Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Tim McKnight and the Rev. Brian Winburn will officiate with burial in Westview Memorial Park Cemetery. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Mr. Shepard died Monday, September 20, 2010. Born in Lamar, SC, he was a son of the late David Willie and Rosa Amerson Shepard. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and was retired from Sonoco Products Co. He loved to hunt and work with his dogs. He also enjoyed fishing, football, and racing. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, John D. (Nancy M.) Shepard of Hartsville, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie (Robert) Winburn of Hartsville, SC, Renee (John) Smitt of Hartsville, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Francis (Opal) Shepard of Wilmington, NC; sister, Betty Sue Atkinson of Elliott, SC; grandchildren, Roger Winburn, Rev. Brian Winburn, Melissa Catoe, Cameron Shepard, Jason Shepard, Jessica Shepard, Tiffany Smitt, Christopher Smitt; He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Snipes Shepard.
George Bennett "G. B." Newsome
April 17th, 1941 - September 24th, 2010
Funeral services for George Bennett “G.B.” Newsome, 69, will be held at 12:00 noon Monday, September 27, 2010 at Rivers of Living Water Church. The Rev. Tom Gainey will officiate with entombment in Westview Memorial Park Cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Gideon's, Box 1432, Hartsville, SC 29551; National Kidney Foundation of SC, 500 Taylor St., Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201; Rivers of Living Water, 507 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550. Mr. Newsome died Friday, September 24, 2010. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of the late George Bennett and Miriam Andrews Newsome. He was a 1960 graduate of Hartsville High School and was a member of the Rivers of Living Water Church. He was retired from Sonoco Products Co. as a truck driver with 27 years of service and remained in the trucking business until his second retirement. He was a member of Hartsville Masonic Lodge #173, Scottish Rite and Omar Temple. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Keene Newsome of Hartsville, SC; sons, Wayne (Tara) Newsome of Hartsville, SC, Shand (Lenette) Newsome of Hartsville, SC; brothers, Frank (Lynn) Newsome of Hartsville, SC, Jim Newsome of Hartsville, SC; granddaughter, Kayla Newsome.
John Flaherty
November 21st, 1925 - September 27th, 2010
Mr. John W. Flaherty, 84, beloved husband, father and brother, died September 27, 2010 in Hartsville, SC. John was born November 21, 1925, a son of John L. and Mary Robinson Flaherty, in Pittsburgh, PA. John is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Nellie Harrison Flaherty; daughters and son-in-law, Donna Lee (Frankie) Gardner, Susan Rhykerd; son and daughter-in-law, Michael J. (Betsy) Flaherty; sister, Patricia Driscoll; special niece, Eileen Crusan; grandchildren and souses, James (Laura) Cervi, Christine Cervi, Marie (Bryan) Fox, Christopher Flaherty Smith, Andi Elizabeth Rhykerd; great-grandhcildren, Jackson Cervi, Olivia Cervi, Kaitlyn Fox, Kendall Fox. He served proudly on the U.S.S. Tennessee during WWII, and was a member of the USS (BB43) Tennessee Reunion Association and a member of the American Legion. In April of this year he was privileged to visit the WWII monument in Washington , DC through the Rotary Flight of Honor program. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorials be made to the Rotary Flight of Honor P.O. Box 495, Gastonia, NC 28503. Condolences may be sent to 160 Broken Branch Road, Hartsville, SC 29550.
Lukie Watkins
January 24th, 1943 - October 15th, 2010
Funeral services for Luke E. “Lukie” Watkins, 67, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 at New Market United Methodist Church. The Rev. Myrna Westfall and the Rev. Dr. Dora Gafford will officiate with burial in the church cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the New Market United Methodist Church, 1909 West Old Camden Road, Hartsville, SC 29550 or Hartsville High School Athletics -- In memory of Lukie Watkins, 701 Lewellen Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550. Mr. Watkins died Friday, October 15, 2010. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of the late Major Aaron and Julia Mobley Watkins. He was a member of New Market United Methodist Church. He was the owner and operator of Lukie Used Cars for many years. He was a member of the Hartsville Masonic Lodge, the Omar Shrine, the Loyal Order of the Moose, and the End Zone Foxes. He was an avid Gamecock fan and enjoyed any high school and college sport that has a ball named with it. He loved playing golf and going to the beach to ride in his golf cart. Surviving are his wife, Sue Clark Watkins of Hartsville, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Melanie Watkins of Hartsville, SC; grandchildren, Cody Watkins, Sarah Watkins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Watkins, J. B. Watkins, Lefty Major Watkins, John “Pokey” Watkins.
