U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Fannie B. Granger
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Fannie Brannon Granger, 84, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2002 at the Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darryl Bogatay will officiate with burial in Sandy Grove cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 12, 2002 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Granger died Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Born in Kershaw County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Major Watkins Brannon. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Coley "Buddy" and Shirley Granger of Hartsville, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Essie Lee and Jack Sellers of Holiday, TN, Dorothy and Marshall Johnson of Hartsville, SC, Carolyn Hall of Hartsville, SC; sister, Ruby Hyatt of Rock Hill, SC; brother, Flem Brannon of Rock Hill, SC; 17 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 10 great - great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Charles Granger and Heyward Granger.
Julian Shull Moore
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Julian Shull Moore, 62, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at West Hartsville Baptist Church. The Rev. Tim Tomlinson and the Rev. Dr. Bev Kennedy will officiate with burial in Westview Memorial Park cemetery directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to West Hartsville Baptist Church, 1003 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550
Mr. Moore died Thursday, September 12, 2002. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of the late
Julian S. and Sammie Segars Moore, Jr. He was a charter member of West Hartsville Baptist Church and a member of Hartsville Masonic Lodge # 173 and the Outdoor Club. He was owner and operator of Drives and Controls Specialties.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Windham Moore of Hartsville, SC; sons, Julian R. Moore of Hartsville, SC, Kenneth Daniel Moore of Myrtle Beach, SC; brothers, Frank S. Moore of Stone Mountain, GA, Richard R. Moore of Hartsville, SC; grandchildren, Amanda Rivera of Hartsville, SC, Daniel Robert Moore and Casey Ryan Moore, both of Elburn, IL; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Jason Daniel Moore.
Margaret Hill Askins
Hartsville, SC
Graveside services for Margaret Hill Askins, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 in Magnolia cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Bob Cline will officiate and Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home is in charge. Memorials may be made to the Bethea Baptist Home, 157 Home Ave., Darlington, SC 29532.
Mrs. Askins, widow of Paul R. Askins, died Thursday, September 12, 2002. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Miles Walker and Bessie McCoy Hill. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Alexandra Askins of Stafford, VA; granddaughters, Sara A. Baughman, Paula A. Graham, Constance Askins; grandson, Matthew Baughman.
John Robert Sexton
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for John Robert Sexton, 76, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2002 at the Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Chris Denny will officiate with burial in McBee cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mr. Sexton died Thursday, September 12, 2002. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, he was a son of the late Jeremiah Dockery and Nola Margaret Ferguson Sexton. He graduated from McBee High School, served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and afterwards attended the University of South Carolina. He worked with father at McBee Motor Company. He attended McBee Presbyterian Church until he moved to Greenville, SC in 1959, working as a car salesman until his retirement in 1989.
Surviving are his daughters, Paulie S. Miles of Columbia, SC, Susan S. Driggers of Sumter, SC, Robin S. Poole of Greer, SC; brother, William James Sexton of Perry, GA; two grandchildren.
William P. “Billy” Wells
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for William Pope Wells, 79, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Surrett will officiate with burial in Magnolia cemetery directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund, 145 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mr. Wells died Sunday, September 15, 2002. Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late E. Gordon and Elizabeth Pope Wells. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, served on the Board of Trustees and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a veteran of W.W. II and was retired from Horne Ford.
Surviving are his wife, Flossie Vassy Wells of Hartsville, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Chip and Maggie Wells of Laurinburg, NC; sister, Maria Wells Smith of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Emma Margaret Wells, William P. "Trip" Wells, III.
Robert Wayne Melton
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Robert Wayne Melton, 50, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Carroll Pope will officiate with burial in the church cemetery directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday, September 23, 2002 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Melton died Saturday, September 21, 2002. Born in Darlington County, SC, he was a son of Robert Kistler Melton and the late Marlene Odom Melton. He was a graduate of Lamar High School, attended Florence - Darlington Technical College and Francis Marion University, and previously served in the South Carolina National Guard.
Surviving are his father of Hartsville, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Charles Stephens of Hartsville, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Janice Melton of Hartsville, SC.
Judy Drew Brunson
McBee, SC
Funeral services for Judy Drew Brunson, 62, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at Middendorf Baptist Church. The Revs. Don Rhyne and Ed Griggs will officiate with burial in Green Hill Church of God of Prophecy directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 1, 2002 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the residence, 215 North Third St., McBee, SC.
Mrs. Brunson, widow of John W. Brunson, Sr., died Saturday, September 28, 2002. Born in Marion County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Edward L. and Virginia Smith Drew. She was a member of Middendorf Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Jody Brunson of Patrick, SC, John and Winnie Brunson of Pamplico, SC, Donnie Drew of Charleston, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennie and Roger Winburn of McBee, SC, Janet and Eddie Ronga of Hollywood, FL, Linda Blackwell of McBee, SC; sisters, Ann Dixon of Patrick, SC, Gloria Tyner of Hartsville, SC, Margaret Campbell of Darlington, SC, Faye Icard of Lenoir, NC; brothers, Jack Drew of Bethune, SC, Jimmy Drew of McBee, SC, Dennis Drew of McBee, SC; 13 grandchildren; 4 great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Drew.
Marvin Woodrow Gainey
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Marvin Woodrow Gainey, 59, will be announced at a later time by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home.
Margaret Blackwell Gardner
Hartsville, SC
Margaret Blackwell Gardner, 85, died Monday, October 7, 2002. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home.
Alice Thompson Jordan Carter
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Alice Thompson Jordan Carter, 87, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2002 at The First Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Darryl Bogatay will officiate with burial in Darlington Memory Gardens cemetery directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Carter, widow of Theo Jordan and John Carter, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002. Born in Sumter County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Julia Anne Benehaley Thompson. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and was retired from Byerly Hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Donald O. and Libby Jordan, Wayne and Jean Jordan all of Hartsville, SC; step - sons, Freddie Carter, Joseph Carter, Carlos Carter all of Patrick, SC, John Carter of Sea Grove, NC, Carson Carter of Smithfield, NC, Jack Carter of Trinity, NC, Cecil Carter of Asheboro, NC; step - daughters, Barbara Dixon and Edith Brown both of Patrick, SC; brother, Gene Thompson of Pennsylvania; sisters, Beatrice Harrington and Thelma Wood of Darlington, SC, Mildred Keospel of Sumter, SC; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Wilma Faye Hilton McPhee
Hartsville, SC
Wilma Faye Hilton McPhee, 66, widow of James L. McPhee, died Monday, October 7, 2002. Born in Joplin, MO, she was a daughter of Chloe Hall Hilton and the late Amos Hilton.
Surviving are her sons, Allan Burns of Washington State, Michael McPhee of Lugoff, SC, Eryll McPhee of Hartsville, SC; mother, of Ukiah, CA; sisters, Bessie Barnes of Ukiah, CA, Leatha Riley of Oregon State; brother, Nelson Hilton of Ukiah, CA; 9 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Vern Hilton. Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home is in charge.
Margaret Lee Gilbert
Hartsville, SC
Margaret Lee Gilbert, 79, died Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Jan Hall Thomas
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Jan Hall Thomas, 62, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2002 at Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bobby "Sonny" Steen will officiate with burial in Hebron United Methodist Church cemetery, McBee, SC. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 10, 2002 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Thomas died Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Morgan Lee and Mintie Howell Hall. She was employed with Guardian Angels.
Surviving are her sons, Walter Keith Demby of Florence, SC, Rodney "Kip" Thomas of Mexico, NY, Daniel A. Stone of Mechanicsville, SC; sisters, Louise Boan of Hartsville, SC, Pearline Dixon of Hartsville, SC, Mary Ellen Padgett of Hartsville, SC; brothers, Lewis A. Hall of Hartsville, SC, William M. Hall of Cobden, IL, Leroy Hall of Effingham, SC; special friend, Robert Brittingham of Florence, SC; 5 grandchildren.
Jan Hall Thomas
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Jan Hall Thomas, 62, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2002 at Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bobby "Sonny" Steen will officiate with burial in Hebron United Methodist Church cemetery, McBee, SC. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 10, 2002 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Thomas died Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Morgan Lee and Mintie Howell Hall. She was employed with Guardian Angels.
Surviving are her sons, Walter Keith Demby of Florence, SC, Rodney "Kip" Thomas of Mexico, NY, Daniel A. Stone of Mechanicsville, SC; sisters, Louise Boan of Hartsville, SC, Pearline Dixon of Hartsville, SC, Mary Ellen Padgett of Hartsville, SC; brothers, Lewis A. Hall of Hartsville, SC, Benny L. Hall of Florence, SC, William M. Hall of Cobden, IL, Leroy Hall of Effingham, SC; special friends, Robert Brittingham of Florence, SC and Betty Flowers of Florence, SC; 5 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Scott Thomas.
Charles Parrott Gibson
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for Charles Parrott Gibson, 96, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2002 at Brown Pennington Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. David Worthington and Billy Melton will officiate with burial in Darlington Memory Gardens directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 13, 2002 from 2 to 3 prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the South Hartsville Baptist Church or to House of Prayer Holiness Church.
Mr. Gibson, widower of Annelle Harrell Gibson, died Friday, October 11, 2002. Born in Darlington County, SC, he was a son of the late James Henry and Berdie Norwood Gibson. He was a member of South Hartsville Baptist Church and was a strong Christian who has gone to be with the Lord. He was a loving father figure to his nieces and nephews, a lifelong farmer, and was a skilled woodworker who had incredible precision, creativity, and love for his craft.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Doris Clark Johnson
Hartsville, SC
Graveside services for Doris Clark Johnson, 76, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2002 at Magnolia cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Richard Bailey will officiate directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 13, 2002 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 123 Westover Dr., Hartsville SC 29550 or to North Hartsville Baptist Church, 1117 Patrick Hwy., Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mrs. Johnson, widow of Kenneth Johnson, died Saturday, October 12, 2002. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, she was a daughter of the late James I. and Polly Johnson Clark. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and attended North Hartsville Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Kenney Lee and Sammy Radford of Cary, NC; sister, Doobie Clark Blackwell of Hartsville, SC; brothers, W. I. Clark of Hartsville, SC, James Earl Clark of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Clark Radford of Cary, NC, Emmaline Radford of Cary, NC; several nieces and nephews.
Taylor Destiny Kelly
Society Hill, SC
Funeral services for infant Taylor Destiny Kelly will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2002 at Welsh Neck Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Rutan will officiate with burial in the church cemetery directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 24, 2002 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Society Hill Rescue Squad.
Infant Kelly died Tuesday, October 22, 2002. She was a daughter of Donnie “Gene” Kelly and the late Amie Davis Kelly.
Surviving are her father of Society Hill, SC; grandfather and grandmother, William E. and Carol Laegeler Davis of Society Hill, SC; aunts, Beth Davis of Society Hill, SC, Emily Davis of Society Hill, SC; great - grandmother, Etta Ree Hensley of Hartsville, SC; grandparents, Donnie and Lynn Gainey of Hartsville, SC; great - grandparents, Tom and Dorothy Fletcher of Hartsville, SC.
James Miles Friar Sr.
Hartsville, SC
Funeral services for James Miles Friar Sr., 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2002 at St. Luke United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ben Gafford will officiate with burial at 3:00 p.m. in Rose Hill cemetery, Marion, SC, directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 27, 2002 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the funeral home and after the service at the church.
Mr. Friar died Friday, October 25, 2002. Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late William Paul and Theodora Miles Friar. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He began a forty - year career in sales and retired after 23 years from E. I. Dupont. During his working years, Mr. Friar lived in Mt. Pleasant, SC, Orange Park, FL, and Knoxville, TN.
In his lifetime, he was very active in numerous civic activities. Among these were the American Legion, Jaycees, Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, the Marion Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, various Little League programs, and the Hartsville Red Fox Booster Club. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Nan Russell Friar of Hartsville, SC; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Terri Friar of Summerville, SC, Russ and Sheila Friar of Hartsville, SC, Tom and Sharon Friar of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Eric Friar, Sam Friar, Will Friar, Martin Friar, Hugh Friar, Mary Grace Friar. He was preceded in death by his mother Theodora Friar, and his father William Friar.
Colie LeGrande (Sandy) Matthews Jr.
Hartsville, SC
Graveside services for Colie LeGrande “Sandy” Matthews Jr., 52, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2002 at Yarborough cemetery. The Rev. Gary Harrison will officiate directed by Brown - Pennington - Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Matthews died Friday, October 25, 2002. Born in Darlington County, SC, he was a son of the late Colie LeGrande and Doris Yarborough Matthews.
Surviving are his wife, Kim Matthews of Florence, SC; daughter, Evelyn Matthews of Florence, SC; sister, Diane Johnson of Hartsville, SC. His brother, William Matthews, preceded him in death.
