U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Thomas “Tommy” Craig Johnson, Sr.
Thomas “Tommy” Craig Johnson, Sr., 68, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Born in McFarlan, NC he was a son of Flora Nell McRae of McFarlan and the late Thomas Calvin Johnson. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC serving as a member of the choir. He worked in auto sales and retail for 30+years. Working for Ford Motor Company, Carolina Tire and other companies.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Hoyle Johnson of Cheraw, SC, sons, Tim Eugene Johnson of Cheraw, SC, Tommy Johnson, Jr. of Chesterfield, SC, daughters, Tammy Lynn (Derrick) Johnson of Cheraw, SC, Betty Anne (Johnny) Johnson Turner of Chesterfield, SC, his mother listed above, brothers, Joe (Ronna) Johnson of Cheraw, SC, Perry (Sharon) Johnson of Cheraw, SC, Jeff (Shannon) Johnson of McFarlan, NC, Richard Johnson of Lexington, SC, a sister, Gail Whittington of McFarlan of McFarlan, NC and grandchildren, Sara, Ryan and Tameron..
The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Westside Baptist Church Family Life Center, Cheraw, SC.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, December 12, 2008 at Westside Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, McFarlan, NC.
Memorials to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Westside Baptist Church, PO Box 1417, Cheraw, SC 29520.
Mrs. Sybil McElveen Brown
Mrs. Sybil McElveen Brown, 87, formerly of Evergreen, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Carolina House in Wake Forest, NC.
Born August 19, 1921 in Effingham, SC she was a daughter of the late Adam Paul and Lillie Mable Johnson McElveen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Major Carl H. Brown, Sr.
Life’s adventures provided Sybil the opportunity of being a career Army wife and traveling around the world. As a believer in Jesus Christ, Sybil was passionate about missions and sharing the Gospel with others. During their time in military service, she and her husband were charter members of numerous church starts at their different duty stations. Sybil was also known for her cake decorating abilities and her love for fishing with her husband.
Sybil is survived by her sons, Carl (Carol) H. Brown, Jr. of Ketchikan, AK; Donald (Beverly) V. Brown, of Taylors, SC; J. Michael (Lynn) Brown of the South Pacific; and William (Kathy) E. Brown, of Youngsville, NC, a sister, Valeria M. Murray of St. Louis, MO and a brother, R. Raymond (Harriette) McElveen of Lexington, SC; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning 12:00 Noon at Cain Funeral Home in Florence, SC, a funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Florence National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers: The Lottie Moon Christmas Missions Offering, North Star Baptist Church, PO Box 129, Youngsville, NC 27596.
Cain Funeral Home of Florence and Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw, SC will be in charge of arrangements.
Linda Milan Broome
Linda Milan Broome, 65, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Born in Newberry, SC she was the daughter of Doris Gatlin of Charlotte, NC and the late Harry O Milan. She enjoyed crafting jewelry, was an avid reader and loved animals.
Surviving are her husband, Larry Broome of Cheraw, SC, a son Travis Wayne Broome of Cheraw, SC, a daughter, Cindy B. Marsh of Cheraw, SC, her mother listed above, grandchildren, Erin N. Morris of Weddington, NC and Steven G. Marsh of Cheraw, SC.
The family will receive friends 1:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Kiser Funeral Home. A memorial will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.
Memorials to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway, PO Box 807, Cheraw, SC 29520.
Emmie Chapman Griggs
Emmie Chapman Griggs, 70, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Born in Cash, SC she was a daughter of the late Russell and Elsie Thomas Chapman. She was a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church, Society Hill, SC. She served on the Committee for Children's Programs in the church and taught Sunday School for many years.
Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Griggs of Society Hill, SC, sons, Kevin Griggs of Society Hill, SC, Jeffrey (Kristen) Griggs of Hartsville, SC, grandchildren, Jackson Nesmith Griggs and Margaret Emily Griggs both of Hartsville, SC, a brother, Bobby R. Chapman of Society Hill, SC, and a sister, Mary Chapman Brazell of Cheraw, SC.
The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. A funeral service will be held 5:00 PM Friday, May 22, 2009 at Welsh Neck Baptist Church, Society Hill, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials to: Welsh Neck Baptist Church, Children's Program Fund, PO Box 28, Society Hill, SC 29593.
Alvin Roy "Tony" Quick
Alvin Roy "Tony" Quick, 60 died Sunday, May 3, 2009. Born in Bennettsville, SC he was a son of the late John Fletcher and Violet Crabb Quick. He was an employee (33 years) of Palmetto Brick. He enjoyed watching Westerns, fishing and playing poker. He was an avid Carolina Panthers and NASCAR fan.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy "Jill" Quick, sons, John Ross Quick and Thomas Alan Quick all of Cheraw, SC, a sister, Linda (Mike) Ledkins of Pensacola, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a brother, Jimmy Quick.
The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorials to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
William David Garris
William David Garris, 83, died Friday, May 1, 2009. Born in Kershaw, SC he was a son of the late David A. and Bertie Lee Lyons Garris. He was the widower of Lucillie Nolan Garris and Ruby Brock Garris. He was a World War II, Army Air Corps Veteran. He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt.
Surviving are his step-sons, Roger L. Brock Sr., Charles Nolan, Johnny Nolan all of Cheraw, SC, Robert Nolan of Ruby, SC, a step-daughter, Shirley (Jim) Montgomery of Rockingham, NC, a sister, Frances Morris of Cheraw, SC, grandchildren, Chris (Crystal) L. Brock of Cheraw, SC, Brent Montgomery of Rockingham, NC and great grandchildren, Clayton Brock and Cole Brock of Cheraw, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, a stepdaughter, Janet Nolan and a grandchild, Roger L. Brock, Jr.
The family will receive friends 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Kiser Funeral Home. A service will be held at 4:00 PM following the visitation in the funeral home chapel. A committal service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 4, 2009 in the National Cemetery, Florence, SC.
Memorials to: The Hospice of your choice.
Ada Quick Chavis
Ada Quick Chavis, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Born in Bennettsville, SC she was a daughter of the late J. Clyde and Alma Grant Quick. She was the widow of Donnie E. Chavis, Sr. She was an active member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Chavis loved music and sang in the choir. She enjoyed her many friendships and visiting with people. She worked for the Marlboro County School District for 18 years. She loved her grandchildren and spent many hours enjoying time with them.
Surviving are her son, Donnie E. (Robin) Chavis, Jr., a daughter, Cheryl (John) Fisher, three grandchildren, Godfrey Fisher, Brenne Fisher and Dec Chavis all of Cheraw, SC, a sister, Bonnie McQueen of Wallace, SC.
She was preceded in death by two brother, A.J. and Otis Quick and one sister, Margaret Webb.
The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2009 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bennettsville, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway, 275 Forest Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.
William Crawford Moore, Sr.
William Crawford Moore, Sr. 84, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. Born in Chesterfield, SC he was a son of the late Henry King and Gladys Bottoms Moore. He was Vice President of B.C. Moores & Sons. He was a US Air Force Veteran (First Lieutenant). He was a Founder and Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Cordele, GA and later a member of the Kiwanis Club of Cheraw. Mr. Moore was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church where he had served as a Sunday School Teacher, former Sr. Warden and Lay Reader. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and flying. Mr. Moore was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife Virginia Carolyn Ballard Moore of Cheraw, SC, a son, William Crawford Moore, Jr. of Cheraw, SC, two daughters, Nancy Moore Sowell of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Carolyn Moore Atkinson of Hartsville, SC and five grandchildren, Jamie Bennitt, Becky Moore, Katie Moore, Jency Bennitt and Josh Atkinson.
The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at St. David's Episcopal Church, Cheraw, SC. Burial will be in Old St. David's Cemetery.
Memorials to St. David's Episcopal Church, Organ Fund, PO Box 926, Cheraw, SC 29520.
John Laney “White Rat” Melton, Jr.
John Laney “White Rat” Melton, Jr., 77, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Columbia, SC. A funeral service will be held 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Lower Macedonia Baptist Church, Chesterfield, SC. Burial with honors will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church following the burial.
Mrs. Lorenda Pridgen
On April 25, 2009 Mrs. Lorenda Pridgen left her diseased body to live forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A celebration of praising God for her salvation and her life will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at 6 p.m. Cheraw First Baptist church. Her family will greet friends from 4 p.m-6 p.m. in the FBC Family Life Center.
Lorenda was born in Alloy, WV on 4/15/37, the second daughter of the late Woodrow and Tinnie Huddleston. She was a salutatorian at Gauley Bridge High School and upon graduation became a proud member of the US Marines. She served her country, which she loved, from 1955-1957. She worked several years in banking and finance before retiring in 1986. She was a homemaker, wife and devoted mother. Her great love for her family was enriched by the love of her Redeemer whom she faithfully served in various ministries through her church wherever she lived. She loved to study God’s word and share its truth with others teaching Sunday School for over 40 years.
Lorenda was an avid reader. She enjoyed being a fan of NASCAR and football often giving her favorites her loud counsel from her couch. One of her many talents was her crochet work which adorns the homes of many family and friends. Her secret gift was writing poetry which her family has recently discovered.
Those of her family who will miss her smile and warm hugs are her husband of 42 years Ralph, her daughter, Dottie Campbell of Cheraw, SC, her son and his wife Maj. Joe & Denise Pridgen of Ft. Rucker, AL, her step-daughter Debi Pridgen of Tampa, FL; her granddaughters Christina Pridgen of Irmo, SC, Angel Pridgen of Prattville, AL and Carolyn (Tim) Jones also of Prattville, AL, and her beloved granddog Rex. The love she shared with her family as well as her many brothers and sisters in Christ brought her great joy.
We wish to thank the church families of Westside Baptist, First Baptist & Faith Presbyterian all of Cheraw, SC for their tremendous love, prayers and support. We praise God for the care provided by the staff of Chesterfield General Hospital, Dr. Ghorra & Dr. Davis of Cheraw, SC, Dr. Rao of Florence, SC. We are especially grateful for the care given to all of us by her nurse Kaydra McCoy and the staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County.
Lorenda requested that in lieu of flowers that any love gifts be made to World Hunger, Southern Baptist Convention, c/o International Mission Board, Attn: World Hunger, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
Ila Dowling
BOSTON — Services in S.C. for Ila Mae Viola Dowling, 94, 12:30 p.m. today at Victory Temple Church of God In Christ, Denmark, burial in Bamberg Memory Gardens, Bamberg, visitation following at Bamberg Little Theater. Carroll Mortuary, Denmark, is in charge. Born in Denmark to Jackson and Mary Wiggins, she died Nov. 7, 2004. Surviving: 8 children; sister; 2 sons; 63 grandchildren; 133 great-grandchildren; more.
Margaret Dean
CHESTER — Services with burial for Margaret Abrams Dean, 46, are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Great Falls. Viewing is 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at King’s Funeral Home. Born in Chester Co. to Frank and Glossiel Holmes Abrams, she died Nov. 9, 2004. Surviving are husband, Kenny Dean Sr.; children, Fonda, Kenny Jr., Bryan Dean; adopted daughters, Victoria, Nora McClinton; 4 siblings.
Cade Mobley
DILLON — Cade Sherwood Mobley, age 89, of Dillon, passed away at his home on Thursday morning. He was born on November 10, 1915, in Little Rock, SC, the second son of Edward Pickett and Linnie Thomas Sherwood Mobley. He graduated from Presbyterian Junior College in 1935 and was a general contractor and builder in the Dillon County area for most of his life. In 1940 he married Iris Allene Jones of Nichols. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Dillon, a Mason with the Mackey Lodge 77AFM, and an active member of the Dillon Lions Club since 1945.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Allene Jones Mobley, his sisters Frances Mobley Tate of Asheville, NC and Alice Mobley Callison of Greenwood, SC; his three daughters and one son-in-law: Betty-Sherwood M. Lee of Radford, VA; Frances Lynnette and William Berry Moody of Darlington, SC; and Laura Anne Joseph of Myrtle Beach, SC. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased in death by his brother, Edward Pickett Mobley, Jr. and his infant son, Cade Sherwood Mobley, Jr. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Dillon on Saturday morning, November 13, at 11:00 a.m. The family will welcome visitors at home on Friday evening from 4:30 p.m. until.
Memorial donations can be made to the SightFirstProgram at the Dillon Lions Club, PO Box 1003, Dillon, SC 29536.
The family would like to extend a special than you to Miss Sandy Singletary, Mr. Sadie Dixon, Ms. Frances Hernandez and Southern Care Hospice for making the end of his days as comfortable and dignified as possible.
Kannaday’s Funeral Home of Dillon will be assisting the family.
Joseph Gadson
BLUFFTON — Services for Joseph Gadson, 72, 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Pentecostal Temple, Levy; burial in Sixteen Gates Cemetery, Beaufort. Born in Savannah to James & Sarah Gadson, he died Nov. 7, 2004. Surviving: wife, Cherry; children, Deshante, Leroy, Gerald Gadson, Corey Harding, Peggy Etienne, Shirley Latham. Marshel’s Wright-Donaldson Home for Funerals, Beaufort, is in charge.
John Williams
ALLENDALE — Services for John Ethel “Big Baby” Williams, 63, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia CME Church with burial in Flowers Cemetery. Cave Funeral Service is in charge. Surviving are spouse, Henry Williams; parents, Johnnie and Sadie Loadholt Rouse; sons, Henry Bradley, Antonio Williams; siblings, Rebecca Charlton, Modestine Williams, Elizabeth Duston, Lucious Smart; 9 grandchildren.
Willie Muldrow Jr.
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Services and burial for Willie Coisa Muldrow Jr., 54, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (viewing 1:30 p.m.) at Goodwill Presbyterian Church. Job’s Mortuary, Sumter, S.C., is in charge. Born in Sumter to Willie Sr. and Mary Muldrow, he died Nov. 7, 2004. Surviving: siblings, Carl Muldrow, Fredrica Brailsford; nieces & nephews, Alex Brailsford, Adrian Parker, Sheldon, Eric, Shanene, Monica Muldrow.
Marvin Starnes
ROCK HILL — A graveside service for Marvin Cecil Starnes, 76, is 2 p.m. Saturday in Grandview Memorial Park, Hollis Lakes Road; visitation 6-8 tonight at Greene Funeral Home, Downtown. Born in Rock Hill to James and Emma A. Starnes, he died Nov. 10, 2004. Surviving: wife, Betty Baker Starnes; children, Jane Greene, Renne’ Petty, Kelly Horne, Robin Starnes; 5 brothers; 4 sisters; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Julian Thomas Jr.
DARLINGTON — Services for Julian Cornelius “Neil” Thomas Jr., 21, are 11 a.m. Saturday at Darlington High School Gymnasium; burial in Faith Memorial Gardens. Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home is in charge. Born in Florence Co. to Barbara Profit Williams and Julian Thomas Sr., he died Nov. 6, 2004. Surviving: parents; siblings, Natalie Williams, Ariel Profit, Amanda, Demetrius Thomas, Darvis McCants; grandparents.
Ashby Watkins Jr.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Services for Ashby Watkins Jr., 60, are noon Saturday (viewing 11 a.m.) at St. James UMC; burial in Dicks Cemetery. Job’s Mortuary, Sumter, S.C., is in charge. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., to Ashby Sr. and Bernice J. Watkins, he died Nov. 6, 2004. Surviving: wife, Linda E. Watkins; daughter, Quinyanna Watkins; siblings, Lewis, Jessie Watkins, Fannie Wilson, Annie Hough, Patricia Kelly, Mildred Cato.
Isabelle Giles
FORT MILL — A graveside service for Isabelle Lewis Giles, 92, widow of John Giles, is 2 p.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn-West Cemetery; visitation 6-8 tonight at Fort Mill Funeral Home. Born in Charlotte, N.C., she died Nov. 11, 2004. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Surviving: children, John, David Giles, Shirley Treadway, Brenda Somerset; sister, Lilla Mae Morris; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
