U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Sallie James
SPARTANBURG — Sallie Marvil Barre James of Spartanburg died Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at home. A native of Spartanburg, she was the wife of William Adolphus James, Jr., M.D., and the daughter of the late Claude Bertram and Shirley Black Barre. She was the granddaughter of the late Dr. Henry Walter and Florence Tillotson Barre of Clemson and the late Dr. Samuel Orr and Sallie Marvil Black of Spartanburg.
Mrs. James attended Spartanburg City schools and graduated from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA, in 1968 with a B.A. in History. Her course work included summer study at St. Anne’s College, Oxford University. After graduation she joined the Mary Baldwin staff as Assistant Director of Information Services, the office of press relations and publications.
In 1970 she moved to Washington , D.C. as executive director of the National Federation of Republican Women. In that position and later as special assistant to the Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee, she directed five biennial National Republican women’s conventions, as well as directed women’s media operations and special women’s events for two Republican National Conventions. She also established and directed campaign management schools across the country for Republican women candidates and campaign leaders. After her marriage, she relocated to New York City, where she was elected president of the Women’s National Republican Club, and continued her professional work on a consulting basis. The Jameses decided in 1989 to make their home in Spartanburg, where she continued her political involvement as a volunteer, holding leadership positions in several local and statewide campaigns.
The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg presented her with its 2000 David W. Reid Award, the community’s highest honor for volunteer service to the arts. She formerly was president of the Spartanburg Little Theatre, chairman of the theatre’s 50th anniversary celebration, and was honored as a lifetime member of its board of directors in 2004. She was vice president of the Ballet Guild (now Ballet Spartanburg), member of The Arts Partnership’s board as chairman of the President’s Council, a committee chairman for the first four “Dickens of a Christmas” festivals, chairman of a division for the first united arts campaign, and a Beaux Arts Ball co-chairman. She served on the eleven-member Arts 2001 Blue Ribbon Task Force established to implement “A Cultural Plan for Spartanburg County” in 1992. She was a member of the steering committee for the Cultural Facilities Planning Committee that was established by The Arts Partnership to oversee plans and the capital campaign for a new center for the arts, humanities, and science for Spartanburg County. Spartanburg Technical College honored her with its Women of Achievement in the Arts award in 2000.
Mrs. James was a former board member of Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, a former officer of the South Carolina Historical Society and a former officer of the Spartanburg Technical College Foundation, which named her its Philanthropist of the Year in 2003. She served on the campaign cabinet that directed the Spartanburg Humane Society’s successful fund raising drive to build a new animal shelter and co-chaired the first “Critter Cotillion” to raise operating funds for the shelter and its educational programs.
At the time of her death, she was President of The Assembly, a member of the Fortnightly Flower Club, the Spartanburg Garden Club, the Book and Garden Club, the Thursday Study Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her brother, Henry Walter Barre, II and his wife Carol Crenshaw Barre of Spartanburg; two nieces, Blair Barre Morris and her husband William Dickson Morris, Jr., and Jeri Crenshaw Barre, all of Columbia; a nephew, Bert Dixon Barre and his wife Katherine Orr Barre of Spartanburg; a great-nephew, William Dickson Morris, II of Columbia; beloved cousins; and Rufus and Tuppence.
The family will have a private interment. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, December 3, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. H. G. Wardlaw, Jr., the Rev. Larry Bates, and the Rev. Thomas Herrington. The family will receive friends at home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to any of Mrs. James’ community interests, including: The Arts Partnership Capital Campaign at 385 South Spring Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306; the Spartanburg Little Theatre at 385 South Spring Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306; the Spartanburg Humane Society at 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303; Spartanburg Technical College Foundation at P.O. Box 4386, Spartanburg, SC 29305; or Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve at 832 John B. White Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29306.
Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy Knighton
GARDENS CORNER — Services with burial for Deacon LeRoy “Lee” Knighton, 88, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Marshel’s Wright-Donaldson Home for Funerals is in charge. Surviving: wife, Quincy P. Knighton; daughters, Rosa Alston, Mildred White; siblings, Florence Smalls, Elizabeth Williams, William, Benjamin and James Lesesne; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Krystyne Kilbury
LEXINGTON — Memorial services for Krystyne Jusevic Kilbury, 44, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Visitation will be held after the service. Memorials may be made to the Krystyne J. Kilbury Scholarship Fund with Gilbert Primary School, 529 Main St., Gilbert, SC 29054.
Mrs. Kilbury died Tuesday, November 30, 2004. She was the daughter of John and Margaret Jusevic. She was a member of Whole Life Ministries.
She is survived by her husband, Bryan Kilbury of Lexington; daughters, Ashley and Stephanie Kilbury of Lexington; sisters, Sue Vanderstapen, Barbara Grimsley and Gayle Burr; brother, Mark Jusevic.
Freddie McMichael
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Services in S.C. for Freddie Richard McMichael, 81, widower of Louise Gill, 1 p.m. today at Carroll Mortuary, burial in Orange Grove UM Church Cemetery, both in Bamberg; visitation following at the church. Born in Bamberg to Thomas and Minnie McMichael, he died November 24, 2004. Surviving: daughters, Jacqueline and Janet McMichael; siblings; adopted brother; grand, great-grand.
Patti Lanier
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A memorial service for Patti Elizabeth Lanier, 52, schoolteacher, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethesda UM Church, Great Falls, S.C., visitation following. Born in Gastonia, N.C., to Robert and Edith Funderburk Lanier, she died Dec. 1, 2004. She graduated from Great Falls High School, attended USC-Lancaster and graduated from Appalachian State College. Surviving: parents; sister, Susan Jones.
Cynthia Mayfield
CARLISLE — Services for Cynthia S. Mayfield, 72, widow of Eugene Mayfield Sr., 2 p.m. today (viewing 1 p.m.) at Red Hill Baptist Church, viewing also 9 a.m.-noon today at King’s Funeral Home, Chester. Born in Chester Co. to George and Novie Smith, she died Nov. 28, 2004. Surviving: children, Eugene Jr., Alexander, George, Eddie and Mary Mayfield, Remattie Brown, Robin Johnson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
Lillie Parker
JOHNSONVILLE — Services for Lillie Belle Langley Parker, 80, widow of Mack Parker, 11 a.m. Saturday (visitation at 10) at Johnsonville First Baptist Church; burial: Garden of Devotion Cemetery, directed by Morris Funeral Home, Hemingway. Born in Lake City to David & Selena Langley, she died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving: children, Shirley Baxley, Judy Hodge, Bruce, Johnny, Tracy, Danny, Andy Parker, Mavis Riley.
Jewel Morris
VARNVILLE — Services for Jewel Morris, 42, are 1 p.m. today at Huspah Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton; burial in Ellis Cemetery. Garvin and Garvin Funeral Home, Estill, is in charge. Born in Savannah to Eugene and Mildred Morris, she died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are sons, Michael, Marcus Morris; husband, Joe Walls; siblings, Eugene Jr., Gerald Morris, Barbara White; nieces, nephews and friends.
Jessie Pringle
RIDGEVILLE — Services with burial for Jessie Pringle, 77, are 2 p.m. Saturday (wake service 7-8 tonight) at Poplar Hill Christian Church, Cross. Eutawville Community Funeral Home is in charge. Born to Robert and Julia Ramsey, she died Dec. 1, 2004. Surviving are children, Julia White, Lula Bennett, Virginia Simmons, Eva Husser, Annie Gilliard, Albert, Albert L., Robert Pringle; 4 siblings; 31 grandchildren.
Anthony Pompey
DARLINGTON — Services for Anthony “Chris” Pompey, 42, are 11 a.m. today at Center Baptist Church, burial in Hart #2 Cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home. Born in Darlington Co. to Dorothy Johnson, he died Nov. 29, 2004. Surviving: mother; daughter, Chrystal Pompey; former wife, Thomasena Hickman; siblings, Alhonso, Tina, Supreme, Doris, Jerry, Deloris, Michael, Larry; grandmother; more.
Calvin Sims
NEWBERRY — Services with burial for Calvin C. Sims are 1 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Baptist Church, where he was a member. F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home is in charge. Born to Otis and Aurelia Jeter Sims, he died Dec. 1, 2004. Surviving are children, Neddra Cannon, Cleo, Stephen, Curtis Sims; 12 stepchildren; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; special cousins, Floyd Sims, Dorethea Trapp, L.C. Kinard.
Gertrude Smith
ORANGEBURG — Services for Gertrude S. Smith, 85, widow of Ryan Salley and Palmer Smith, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (visitation 6-8 tonight) at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery. Born in Orangeburg Co. to Robert and Dessie Hopkins Hall, she died Dec. 2, 2004. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews; special friend, Millie Theopolos.
Angela Ransom
MULLINS — Angela Wilhelmena Ransom was born on April 5, 1953 in Mullins, SC to the late Mr. Wellington Ransom and Mrs. Wilhelmena Ham Ransom. She departed this Thursday, November 25, 2004 in Washington , DC.
She was a 1971 graduate of Mullins High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies form the University of South Carolina in 1974 where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Angela received a Master of Arts in Russian History from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts in Linguistics from Georgetown University.
She confessed Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior at the age of twelve and joined Ebenezer AME Church in Mullins. The spiritual foundation she received at Ebenezer helped her to embrace different religions and cultures throughout her life.
Angela had a passion for language and the spoken word. She participated in foreign study programs throughout her educational experience. She spent the summer after her freshman year of college studying in Dijon, France. She was an exchange student at the University of Warwick, Coventry, England, for a semester of her junior year where she met many life-long friends. Her foreign language studies continued with the study of Russian at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont, a year’s study of Russian at the University of Leningrad in what was then Leningrad, Russia and another year’s study at the University of Lyon in Lyon, France. She was fluent in French and Russian.
Most of her professional career was spent with the World Bank in Washington , DC as an International Strategic Policy Analyst. At the World Bank she was assigned to missions in Europe, Asia and Africa. Most of her assignments were in French speaking countries or in the former Soviet Union where she conducted analyses of educational development.
Angela was deeply loved by her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved mother, Mrs. Wilhelmena Ham Ransom; one brother, Bruce W. Ransom, II of Clemson, SC; two sisters, Shirley Ransom and Gayle Ransom of Atlanta, GA; one niece, Morgan Freeman of Atlanta, GA, one nephew, Austin McKinney of Atlanta, GA; one sister-in-law, Emma Knight of Clemson, SC; two brothers-in-law, John Freeman and Joseph McKinney of Atlanta, GA; three aunts, Mrs. Nora Ransom Greenlee of Sumter, SC, Mrs. Ernestine H. Franklin of Darlington, SC, and Mrs. Doris H. Hamlin of Timmonsville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Mullins, SC. The family will receive guests on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Troy’s Funeral Home, 247 NE Front Street, Mullins.
