Lexington County

(These obituaries have been copied exactly as they appeared when printed

in the newspaper, including misprints and errors.)

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Colie AARON

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

23 March 2004

Service for Colie Livingston Aaron, 87, of the Lowman Home, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, with burial in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Rev. R. Wayne Lovett, Sr. will officiate. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and grand sons-in-law. Memorials may be made to Lowman Home, Alzheimer’s Unit, Bethany Pavilion, P.O. Box 444, White Rock SC 29177.  Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Aaron, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Lovett Aaron, died Saturday, March 20, 2004. Born in Congaree, he was the son of the late Hagood and Lula Belle Coker Aaron. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired from Dorn VA Hospital after thirty years of service. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a lifetime member of VFW Post 641. Surviving are sons, James Aaron of West Columbia and Jack Aaron of Elgin; daughters, Margaret A. Mintz, Bonnie Gleaton and Jody House, all of West Columbia and Esther Leaphart and Connie Meek, both of Lexington ; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Jackson, Frances Lovett and Evangeline Lovett; sister-in-law, Sister Maria Lovett and brother-in-law, Harvest Sox.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Miss Grace ABLE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Date: ???

Miss G. Able Plans to be Announced

Miss Grace Able, of 600 Saluda Ave., Batesburg, died yesterday in Providence Hospital in Columbia.  Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Robert G.  and Carrie Howell Able.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Batesburg, a graduate of Coker College and taught at Furman and Batesburg Elementary School for a number of years.  She was also an employee of Batesburg Post Office for over 30 years, serving as acting postmistress and postal clerk and retiring as a rural letter carrier.  She was a member of Batesburg-Leesville Business and Professional Women’s Club and was a recipient of the Career Woman of the Year award.  Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Freeda Bouknight of Saluda.  Plans will be announced by Barr Funeral Home of Leesville.

*contributed by John Howell

John ABLE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

April 30, 1999

COLUMBIA – Service for John Carson Able, 88, of 4233 Mimosa Road, will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Building Fund.  Mr. Able died Monday, April 28, 1997 at Dorn VA Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Born in Leesville, he was the son of the late Boyce Judson and Maude Mack Able.  An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the VFM # 641, American Legion and the DAV.  He was a retired worker with VA Regional Office Medical Division in Columbia.  He was also a member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Baraca Sunday School Class.  Surviving are his wife, Annie Elizabeth Harmon Able of Columbia; son, Lenwood Robert Able of Columbia; sister, Margaret Able Holly of Granite City, Ill.; and nieces and nephews.

*contributed by John Howell

Mrs. Annie Sharpe ADKINS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

December 31, 1965

Mrs. Adkins’ Funeral Plans are Incomplete

Lexington. - Funeral plans are incomplete for Mrs. Annie Sharpe Adkins, 21, of 603 Pineridge Road, West Columbia, who was killed in an auto-train collision at Styx Railroad Crossing.  She was a member of Harmony Church.  Surviving are her husband, J. Boyd Adkins of West Columbia, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison P. Sharpe of Columbia, three sisters, Mrs. Sarah S. Tuggle of West Columbia, and Miss Willie Mae Sharpe and Miss Barbara Sharpe of Columbia, and three brothers, H. B. Sharpe, Elton and Aaron Sharpe of Columbia. Friends may call at the home of Mrs. Martha Adkins, 231 Pineridge Road, West Columbia and Thompson Funeral Home.

(additional obit)

Mrs. Annie Sharpe ADKINS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 3, 1966

Triple Services For Auto-Train Victims Today

Lexington.

Triple funeral services for Mrs. Annie Sharpe Adkins, 21, Mrs. Mary S. Wise, 19, and her 7 month old daughter, Connie Denise Wise, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church, Gaston. They were killed Wednesday morning when their car collided with a train at a crossing near South Congaree.  Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Wise, sisters, were the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison P. Sharpe and had lived in Lexington and Richland county all their lives.  Friends may call at the home of Mrs. Martha Adkins, 231 Pineridge Rd., West Columbia.  Active pallbearers will be William Summers, David Summers, Wade Johnston, Charlie Heck, Jimmy Carter, Louie Schumpert, Howard Watson, Douglas Darby, Jeff Holder, Larry Chavis, Billy Chavis and D. H. Sharpe.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Claude Griffith AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

November 1972

Funeral services for Claude G. Amick,75, of 2219 Bull St., who died Monday, will be today at 3 p.m. in Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. James C. Barker.  Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens.  Mr. Amick was a son of the late Sally Huffstetler and Robert Amick.  Surviving are his widow, Lydia B. Amick; a daughter, Juanita A. Dennis; two sons, Marvin G. and Curtis C. Amick; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Price; Mrs. Mae Koon, Mrs. Lillian Mohr; three bothers, L. Monroe Amick, R. Heber Amick, R. Ray Amick of Columbia.  Pallbearers will be Howard W. Mooneyham, Murray Price, Ray Mooneyham, Billy B. Price, Larry J. Nelson and Calvin Stanfield.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Eva Lucile AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

February 4, 1934

SERVICES TODAY FOR MISS AMICK

Last Rites at 10 O'clock This Morning at Lutheran Church of the Reformation

Funeral services for Miss Eva Lucile Amick, 28, of 2809 Columbia avenue, who died Thursday afternoon, will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation at 10 o'clock this morning, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Wynne C. Boliek.  Interment will be at Macedonia Lutheran church yard, near Chapin.  Miss Amick was a native of Lexington county but for the past ten years had lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Amick, 2809 Columbia avenue.  She leaves many friends to mourn her passing.  Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. D. D. Price of Lexington, Mrs. J. M. Orr and Miss Maye Amick, both of Columbia; four brothers, L. Monroe Amick, C. G. Amick, R. Heber Amick and R. Ray Amick, all of Columbia.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

James Luther AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

April 1939

JAMES L. AMICK RITES SUNDAY

Brother of Columbian Dies at His Home in Lexington County

Newberry, April 8 - Funeral services for James Luther Amick, 70, who died early Friday morning in the Piney Woods section of Lexington county, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Peter's (Piney Woods) Lutheran church, conducted by the Rev. J. S. Wessinger, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Harman and the Rev. E. Z. Pence.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Besides his widow, who was Miss Elizabeth Ann Huffstetler, before marriage, are a brother, Robert L. Amick of Columbia, and the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Bessie Madison, Horace Amick, Mrs. Alma Ruth Reeves and Mrs. Zilla Amick, all of Ware Shoals; Mrs. Eunice Farr, Little Mountain; Miss Rose Amick and Mayhem Amick, both of Prosperity.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Larry Monroe AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

June 27, 1976

Mr. L. Monroe Amick, 82, of 3112 Lincoln Street, died in Richland Memorial Hospital Saturday.  He was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Robert L. Amick and Sally Huffstetler Amick.  Mr. Amick was a retired auto mechanic supervisor with Yonce Motors.  He was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church.  Surviving are his widow, Ethel Heath Amick; two bothers R. Heber Amick and R. Ray Amick of Columbia and three sisters, Mrs. Dora Price, Mrs. Maye Koon and Mrs. Lillian Mohr of Columbia.  Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. William S. Ketchie.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be nephews.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Lois Frick AMICK

Mrs. Lois Frick Amick, 98, of White Rock, widow of Seber Amick, died Saturday, April 13, at the Lowman Home Nursing Center in White Rock.  Mrs. Amick was born on January 10, 1904 in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Job and Josephine Stillwell Frick. She was a retired nurse assistant at the Baptist Hospital in Columbia and a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church and WELCA. She was a former member of St. Peter (Pineywood) Lutheran Church.  Mrs. Amick is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Miriam A. Kirkpatrick of Greenville, Dorothy A. and Robert Strickland of Chapin and Roberta A. and Errol Bryan of Loganville, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Eldred B. and Evelyn Amick, Sr. of Prosperity; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter (Pineywood) Lutheran Church by Rev. David Tholstrup and Rev. Ron Brown. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. tonight at Whitaker Funeral Home, 939 Chapin Rd., Chapin.

Active pallbearers will be the grandsons.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Lydia Belle Harmon AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

December 16, 1990

Mrs. Lydia Bell Harmon Amick, 90, widow of Claude G. Amick, of 2219 Bull St. died Saturday.  Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late James B. D. and Lottie Black Harmon.  She was a member of Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.  Surviving are a son, Curtis C. Amick of Columbia; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita A. Dennis of Columbia; and sisters, Mrs. Josephine H. Frick of Columbia and Mrs. Junelle H. Nicholson of Forth Worth, Texas.  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Marvin Griffith AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

December 6, 1985

Marvin Griffith Amick, 65, of 6718 Bishop Ave., died Thursday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of Mrs. Lydia Harmon Amick and the late Claude Amick.  Mr. Amick, a member of the Columbia First Pentecostal Holiness Church, was a retired asbestos insulator with Local Union No. 92.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Essie Medlin Amick; his mother of Columbia; a brother, Curtis Amick of Columbia; and a sister, Mrs. James A. (Juanita) Dennis of Columbia.  Pallbearers will be Jim and Steve Dennis, Richard and Rudy Medlin, John Amick, and Watson Boltin.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia First Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Revs. Henry Chavis and F. Odell Jordan.  Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Raphael Heber AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

April 24, 1984

Funeral services for Ralphael Heber Amick will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Talber-Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, conducted by the Rev. James H. Nichols.  Burial will be in Macedonia Lutheran Church cemetery in Newberry County.  Pallbearer will be nephews; David M. Price, Clyde Johnson, Walter E. Grigsby, Bill B. Price, Jim N. Katz and John D. Raines.  Mr. Amick, 73, of 4003 Lamar St., died yesterday at his residence.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Sally Huffstetler Amick.  He was a retired carpenter, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Reformation Lutheran Church.  Surviving are a brother, R. Ray Amick; two sisters, Mrs. Maye A. Koon and Mrs. Lillian Mohr.  The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock at the Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Robert Lee AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

June 14, 1952

Robert L. Amick Dies At Residence; Funeral Sunday

Funeral services for Robert Lee Amick, 79, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation by the Pastor, Dr. Wynne C. Boliek.  He died at his home, 4003 Lamar St., at 4:30 this morning after being in declining health for several years.  Burial will be in Macedonia Lutheran Church Cemetery, near Chapin.

Mr. Amick was born in the Macedonia section of Lexington County and was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church.  He was a retired farmer.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. D. D. Price and Mrs. Samuel L. Koon of Columbia and Mrs. Kenneth W. Mohr of Frankfurt, Germany; four sons, L. Monroe Amick, Claude G. Amick, R. Hebert Amick, and R. Ray Amick all of Columbia; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.  Pallbearers will be give grandsons, Murray Price, Wesley Price, Marvin Amick, John W. Raines and A. W. Granzow, and one nephew, Maynardy Huffstetler. They will meet at Talbert Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. The body will be at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Robert Ray AMICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

March 27, 1985

Robert Ray Amick, 71, of 811 Howard St., died Monday.  Born in Lexington, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Sallie Huffstetler Amick.  He was a retired supervisor of Miller Tire Service and a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nell Lever Amick; daughters, Mrs. Walter E.(Linda) Grigsby of Cayce and Mrs. H. Ray (Elaine) Laird of West Columbia; sister, Mrs. Maye Koon and Mrs. Ken (Lillian) Mohr of Columbia; and grandchildren.  Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Fred M. Reese Jr. and the Rev. Susan Ulmer.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dr. Larry Hedgepath, Dr. Edward Huskey, Ed L. and Ernest Ulmer, Richard Hornsby and Murray, Bill and Westley Price.  Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ulmer, 3731 Verner St., and will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Allen ARANT, Sr.

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

June 2003

Services for Allen C. Arant, Sr., 95, of West Columbia, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Covenant Community Fellowship Church, 1111 Mason Road, conducted by Rev. Amos Hann, with burial in Southland Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Covenant Community  Fellowship Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 today at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Mr. Arant, widower, of Eva K. Neely Arant, died Friday, May 30, 2003. Born in Swansea, he was the son of the late Martin M. and Henrietta Jeffcoat Arant. He was a member of Covenant Community Fellowship Church. Surviving are his daughter, Amelia Jewel of West Columbia; sons, Allen Carlton Arant, Jr., and Lewis Arant, both of West Columbia, one sister, Frances Dennis of West Columbia; several nieces and nephews.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Mitchell ARGOE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

10 February 2000

Pelion - Services for Mitchell Lee Argoe, 83, of 721 Main Street, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2000 at Blizzard Funeral Home with burial in Pelion Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Hanna will officiate . The family will receive friends 6 - 8 tonight at the funeral home.  Mr. Argoe died Wednesday, February 9, 2000. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Harry Hampton and Echasah Elizza Rawls Argoe. He was a maintenance supervisor with North Port Hospital, Long Island, N. Y.  Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces; great nephews.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Mrs. Colie Steele ARNOLD

The Dispatch-News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, June 20, 1963

Mrs. Colie Arnold of Lexington Dies.

Mrs. Colie Steele Arnold, 63, of Lexington died Monday at a local nursing home after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Arnold was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Alice Risinger Steel and William P. Steele. She was a retired employee of Lexington public schools and was a member of the Lexington Baptist Church.

She is survived by four children: J. Robert Arnold of Lexington, J. H. Arnold of Columbia, Mrs. John M. Eargle of Lancaster and Mrs. William J. Crawford of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 11 grandchildren, one brother, Dan Steele of Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. D.A. Taylor of Lexington and Mrs. Fulmer Cockrell of Lancaster.  Funeral services were held at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Lexington Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Carey Steele. Interment was in the Lexington Memorial Cemetery.   Active pallbearers were Larry Arnold, John Eargle, Danny Taylor, David Arnold, Charlie Lorick and Jimmy Eargle. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Glad Tidings Sunday School Class and deacons of Lexington Baptist Church.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Mrs) L. K. BACHMAN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

June 21, 1977

Funeral services for Mrs. L. K. Bachman, 78, of 1712 State St., Cayce, were held today at Thompson Funeral Home, with burial in Ebenezer Methodist Church cemetery.  Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Moore and Mildred Spires Jeffcoat.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.

Surviving are two sons, John L. Jeffcoat of Swansea and N. F. “Joe” Jeffcoat of Plant City, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Blackmon and Mrs. Aurelia Koon of Columbia and Mrs. Mildred Turner of Charleston; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Helen B. Wilson of Cayce; and two sisters, Mrs. Effie Dooley of West Columbia and Mrs. Bertha O’Daniels of Clinton.

*contributed by John Howell

Jane Catherine BALLENTINE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Jan. 14, 1943

Last Rites Held Friday For Miss Ballentine.

Miss Jane Catherine Ballentine, 88, died at her residence at St. Andrew’s (Broadriver Road) Thursday morning after an illness of several months.  She was born in Lexington County and was a charter member of St. Thomas’ Lutheran church near Chapin.  Surviving are two half-sisters, Mrs. S. C. Fulmer, of Chapin and Mrs. J. B. Harmon, of Newberry; two half-brothers, W. A. Wessinger, of Chapin and S. M. Wessinger, of Columbia and a number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held from the St. Thomas Lutheran church near Chapin at 2:30 Friday with the Rev. G. H. C. Park, pastor in charge.  Assisting were the Rev. D. L. Miller and the Rev. W.C. Bolieck.  Interment was in the churchyard.  Active pallbearers were Forest M. Shealy, Alonzo Shealy, B. E. Fulmer, J. Ernest Wessinger, J. B. Wessinger and J. B. Harmon.  Honorary pallbearers were H. B. Wessinger, J. N. Wessinger and member of the St. Thomas Lutheran church council.

*contributed by Marlene K. Walker

Dorothy BAUGHMAN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

May 2001

Lexington – Services for Dorothy J. Baughman, 68, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, conducted by the Rev. J. O. Reed, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 this evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice or to SC Special Olympics. Mrs. Baughman, widow of Julian Baughman, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur James and Lula Roberts Lovett. A local lifetime resident, she was a member of Northside Baptist Church and retired from Mount Vernon Mills . Mrs. Baughman enjoyed the simple life and was so very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandson. Her life was her family and she showed he love by the many wonderful meals she so joyfully prepared. She was deeply loved and cherished and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and C.B. Elkins of Lexington, Deborah and John McHenry of West Columbia, Carolyn and Kevin Walker of Lexington; grandchildren, Berry Hawkins, Mike McHenry, Ashley McHenry; and great grandson, Aubrey Walker.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Mrs.) Lennie BECK

MRS. ROY C. BECK

Funeral services for Mrs. Roy C. Beck will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in St. John’s Lutheran Church, near Fairview, conducted by the Rev. Mr. J. L. Drafts and the Rev. Mr. H. A. Wolfe. She was killed instantly yesterday morning when her car went out o control on a curve and struck a tree on Platt Springs Road about five miles west of West Columbia. Surviving are her husband, Roy C. Beck of Lexington; two sons, Johnny and Eddie Grandy of Pelion; a stepson, Jason D. Beck of Lexington; her mother, Mrs. Essie L. Derrick Williams of Cayce; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Hall of Lexington and Mrs. Janie Senterfiet of Charleston; and six brothers Berley, Carroll and Ellison Williams of West Columbia, Graydon and Paul Williams o Cayce and James C. Williams of the U. S. Air Force in Korea. According to S.C. Highway Patrolman J. H. Strickland, Mrs. Beck was driving towards West Columbia when she apparently lost control of her car, went off the right side of the road, then came back onto the road and across it to the left side where she went off again and struck a tree head-on. Strickland said the weather was clear and dry and could give no reason for the accident.  Thompson Funeral Home is in charge.

(Additional obit)

WOMAN DIES IN ACCIDENT IN W. COLUMBIA

A 33-year-old Lexington woman was killed instantly Thursday morning when her car went out of control on a curve and struck a tree on Platt Springs Road about five miles west of West Columbia. Lexington County Coroner Baron B. Shumpert identified the woman as Lennie Beck, of Rt. 4, Lexington.  She died about 8:45 a.m. According to S.C. Highway Patrolman J.H. Strickland, who investigated the accident, Mrs. Beck was driving towards West Columbia when she apparently lost control of her car, went off the right side of the road, then came back onto the road and across it to the left side where she went off again and struck a tree head-on.  Strickland said the weather was clear and dry and could give no reason for the accident.  Mrs. Beck is survived by her husband, Roy C. Beck of Lexington; two sons, Johnny and Eddie Gandy of Pelion; a step-son, Jason D. Beck of Lexington; her mother, Mrs. Essie L. Derrick Williams of Cayce; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Hall of Lexington and Mrs. Janie Senterfiet of Charleston; and six brothers, Berley, Carroll and Ellison Williams of West Columbia, Graydon and Paul Williams of Cayce and James C. Williams of the U.S. Air Force in Korea.  Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Lutheran Church near Fairview, conducted by the Rev. J. L.Drafts and the Rev. H. A. Wolfe.  Thompson Funeral Home is in charge.

*contributed by John Howell

Mrs. Josephine Taylor BELL

The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC

November 22, 1963

Mrs. Bell’s Funeral is Conducted Today.

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Taylor Bell were held today in Thompson Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Willie Cromer and the Rev. J. L. Baggett. Interment will be in Lybrand Cemetery.  Mrs. Bell, 75, wife of Harper B. Bell of 2309 Frink St., Cayce, died at the home of her daughter after an illness of several months.  Active pallbearers were Curtis Lorick, Henry Dunn, Jr , Ray Bachman, H. M. Bachman, L.C. Henry and C.L. Bachman.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Homer L. BENNETT, Sr.

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

March 27, 2009

CAYCE - A funeral service for Mr. Homer L. Bennett, Sr., 82, of Cayce, will be held 12 o'clock Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Rusty Trotter officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 o'- clock at Shives Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice House, 141 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210. Mr. Bennett died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Born in Jackson Springs, NC, September 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Ernest Bennett and Dorothy Harris Bennett. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years in the Pacific Theater during WW II. Mr. Bennett was a former member of Main Street United Methodist Church, and he was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughter, Elaine Bennett of Cayce; his son, Homer L. Bennett, Jr. and wife, Connie, of Gaston; sisters, Wanda Ingold and Nina Lamb, both of North Carolina; 8 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Elise Alice Trimnal Bennett, a brother and two sisters. www.ShivesFuneralHome.com

*contributed by Martha Peebles

Hana Serena Hendrix BLACK

The Lexington Dispatch, Lexington, SC

Wednesday, February 27, 1901

Mrs. Serena Black, widow of Mr. David Black, and the oldest sister of Mrs. Malinda Seay, who was buried at this place yesterday, died at her home in the county last Thursday, in the 81st year of her age, and was buried in the family burying ground on Friday.  She had the reputation of being an estimable lady and her long life was spent in useful employment.  She was a consistent Christian and lived faithfully up to the ordinances of the church with which she connected herself.  In the belief of a glorious resurrection and a life beyond the dark shadows of the grave she lived and in that faith she died.  Peace be to her ashes.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Mrs. Iva Knight BLACKWELL

The Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, August 7, 1969

Mrs. Blackwell Dies Wednesday of Last Week.

Mrs. Iva Knight Blackwell, 66, of 307 State St., West Columbia, died Wednesday of last week at a Columbia Hospital.  She was born in West Columbia, a daughter of the late Fred and Sally Glenn Knight. She was a member of Brookland Methodist Church.  Mrs. Blackwell was the widow of the late Will Blackwell, magistrate at West Columbia for many years.  Surviving are two sons, Frederick S. Blackwell of Gaithersburg, Md., and Charles W. Balckwell if Washington D.C.; a daughter, Mrs, David Locklier of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Flake of Winnsboro and Mrs. Carl Anderson of Bennettsville; and a brother, David Knight of Anderson. Funeral services were held Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Brookland Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dreher Lee. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park.  Thompson Funeral Home was in charge.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Mrs. Nora Aughtry BLACKWELL

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

8 November 1954

Mrs. Blackwell Of Cayce Dies.

Mrs. Nora Aughtry Blackwell, 66, of Cayce, died suddenly at the Baptist Hospital yesterday morning.  She was born March 23, 1888, in Lexington County, the daughter of the late Paul Ellison and Francis Lucas. She had made her home in Cayce all of her life and was a member of the Park Street Baptist Mission. Survivors include her husband, Johnny F. Blackwell of Cayce; two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Spratllin of Cayce and Mrs. C. B. Lorick of West Columbia; one son, H.C. Aughtry of West Columbia; three step daughters; one brother, Fred Ellison of Cayce; two half-brothers, Albert Ellison and John Ellison, both of Cayce; two half sisters, Mrs. Alice Beaton and Mrs. Beatrice Parker, both of Cayce, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the Thompson Funeral Home by the Rev. R. A. Thompson , assisted by the Rev. Harold Salisbury and the Rev. N. I. Epting. Interment will follow in the Mount Herman Methodist Church yard. Active pallbearers will be Haskell Hutchinson, Raymond Woodman, Maxie Sturkie, B. P. Murray, Leonard Geiger and O. D. Lorick.

Honorary pallbearers will be J. P. Butler, Dr. B. G. Latimer, P.H. Corley, E. A. Owens, Jr. John Blume, Hubert Blume, Preston Odom, Ralph Brown, A.. A. Lorick, J.D. Day, Ralph Brown, T. C. Blackmon, H. M. Bowers, J. S. Galloway, Coy Derrick, Tom Frick.  All pallbearers will meet at the Thompson Funeral Home at 3:55 this afternoon. The body will remain at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Spratlin, 1814 Dunbar St., Cayce, until 2:30 this afternoon and then will be taken to the funeral home for services.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Oscar D. BONNER

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

WEST COLUMBIA - Dr. Oscar D. Bonner was born in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of the late Oscar Davis Bonner and Bertha Elizabeth Basser Bonner.  Dr. Bonner attended Central High School in Jackson, Miss., and holds academic degrees from Millsaps College, the University of Mississippi and Kansas University. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and retired with the rank of Lt. Commander. He was professor of Chemistry at the University of South Carolina from 1951-1982, and retired as distinguished Professor Emeritus. During this time he was head of the Chemistry Department for eleven years and held the R.L. Sumwalt Endowed Chair of Chemistry for eleven years. During his term as head of the department, it received grants from the Office of Education and from the National Science Foundation to subsidize the construction of the Jones Science Building. The department also received a Department Development Grant which funded the expansion into the area of biochemistry.  Dr. Bonner was Visiting Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Savannah River Laboratory; visiting Fulbright Professor in Germany and South Korea, and visiting Professor at universities in England, France, Australia and Canada; National Science Foundation Visitor at Baylor University and Mercer University; and Seminar Speaker at other colleges and universities in the United States. He served as co-investigator of a joint sponsored research program with the University of Ljubliana, Slovenia.  Dr. Bonner was a 50 year member of the American Chemical Society. He served as chairman and councilor of the South Carolina Section for which he received the Distinguished Service Award. He was program chairman of a Southeastern Regional Meeting and a joint Southeast-Southwest Regional Meeting of the ACS; also a member of the National Meetings and Exposition Committee for 4 years.  He served as chairman of a Gordon Research Conference on ION Exchange. And was author or co-author of over 100 scientific articles. Dr. Bonner was listed in Who's Who of America.  Dr. Bonner is survived by his wife, Katherine Nelson Bonner; sons, Davis Bonner, Richard Bonner and Rev. Tim Bonner; step-daughters, Jeannie Chewning and Renee Gordon; three grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, a step great-grandson, and a great-granddaughter.  Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cayce United Methodist Church, with burial in the Kaigler-Davis Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Kaigler-Davis Cemetery, c/o George K. Nelson, 2612 Taylor Road, Cayce, SC 29033, or to the Cayce United Methodist Church, 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Mrs. Fairey BOONE

The Lexington Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, June 20, 1963

Mrs. Boone of Rt. 1, Gaston, Dies.

Mrs. Fairey Boone, 73, of Rt. 1, Gaston, died Thursday evening at the Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Survivors include her husband, John H Boone; one sister, Mrs. H. L. Sightler of Gaston and one brother, Lewis E, Goodwin of Vance.  Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday from the First Baptist Church of Gaston, with the Rev. Walter C. Brissie officiating, assisted by the Rev. W.H. Lippard. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Ira Howell , John Howell, Edward Goodwin, Harrison Goodwin, Dempsey Goodwin, Charles Smith and Laymond Goodwin. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of the church.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

James R. BOUKNIGHT

Is Laid To Rest

Last rites for James R. Bouknight, 35 , who died Wednesday at his home, 219 Sumter Street, were conducted yesterday morning from Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Irmo, by the Rev. H. S. Petrea, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Andrew Hartly, Columbia. Interment followed in the churchyard.  Mr. Bouknight was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and leaves many Friend who regret his passing.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Rister Bouknight; one daughter, Martha Lee Bouknight; two sons, J. R. and John Jesse Bouknight , all of Columbia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bouknight of Irmo; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Carter of Charleston, Miss. Leola Bouknight, Miss.  Catherine Bouknight and Miss. Virgina Bouknight , all of Irmo; two brothers, R. E. Bouknight of Gaffney and H. R. Bouknight of Irmo.

*contributed by Sarah Branham

Mrs. W. H. BOUKNIGHT

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Monday, December 7, 1931

Beloved Woman Dies Near Irmo

Mrs. W.H. Bouknight Passes After Long Illness--Funeral to Be Held Today.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Bouknight, wife of W.B. Bouknight, died yesterday afternoon at her home near Irmo after a long illness.  Mrs. Bouknight was a beloved member of Bethlehem Lutheran church and had a wide circle of friends and relatives. She is survived by her husband, four daughter, Mrs. E.R. Parker, Mrs. James Rister, Mrs. Edwin Hotchkiss and Miss Naomi Bouknight, all of Irmo; six sons, William, Everette, Roy and Walter Bouknight of Irmo and Frank Bouknight of North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Carl Bouknight of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. J.J. Bouknight and Mrs. J.W. Busby of Irmo; a brother, J.E. Riddle of White Rock, and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted from Bethlehem Lutheran church at 3 o'clock this afternoon by her pastor, the Rev. H.S. Petres, assisted by the Rev. F.L. Lineberger.

*contributed by Sarah Branham

William Martin BOUKNIGHT

Lexington Dispatch, Lexington, SC

January 12, 1880

Died, of diptheria, January 1st, in this county, William Martin, son of Drury L. and Margaret Bouknight, aged 8 years, 2 months and 12 days.  Willie was a good boy, and his death caused deep grief to his parents and other relatives.

"Sweet idol of a father's heart,

Flower of a mother's tender cares;

With bitter grief from thee we part,

And think of thy fresh grave with tears."

                                               P.M.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Lottie Carene Black Harmon BOYETTE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

February 3, 1955

MRS. BOYET, 86, LEXINGTON, DIES

Mrs. Lottie Harmon Boyet, 86, of Lexington, died at the Baptist Hospital at 11:30 last night after a lingering illness.

Funeral plans are incomplete.  The body is a Sale Funeral Home.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

(Mrs.) Lessie BOZICH

The Times and Democrat, Orangeburg, SC

August 13, 2004

Swansea - Lessie Redmond Bozich, 85, of Swansea, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004.  Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in Calvary United Methodist Church, Swansea, with the Rev. Bruce Rucker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Joe Fogle, Dwight Toole, Dwayne Toole, Darryl Toole, Bill Wilbanks and Roger Rucker.  Born in Swansea, she was the daughter of the late Jobe Jr. and Lillie Taylor Redmond. In 1942, Mrs. Bozich was selected to work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C., where she was employed for 10 years. In 1951, she married George Bozich. They enjoyed traveling throughout a number of states, including Alaska, where she worked on the U.S. Air Force base where Mr. Bozich was stationed. Mrs. Bozich was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Ann Redmond Toole, and a nephew, Mike Toole.  Surviving include her sister, Christa Redmond Fogle; nieces and nephews and their spouses, Ann Wilbanks (Bill), Joe Fogle (Marla), Dwight Toole (Cathy), Dwayne Toole (Lynn), Darryl Toole (Joye), and Diane Toole; great-nieces and nephews, Tripp, Kim, and Tara Fogle; Justine, Christopher, and Kendall Wilbanks; Jennifer, Morgan, Michelle, Robbie, Tori, Kelly, Sara, Crystal, Farrah, Keith, Courtney, and Delane Toole.  The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service.  Memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery Committee or to the American Diabetes Association.  Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is in charge of arrangements.

*contributed by Laurie Davis Hannah

BRANHAM Infant

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

April 10, 1971

Entered Into Eternal Rest

Friday, April 9, 1974

The infant son of Howard and Sarah Ann Moore Branham of 102 Lakeview Dr., Lexington died Friday in Baptist Hospital. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Misses Angela and Tonya Branham of the home; and two brothers, Mackie and Ken Branham of the home. Funeral services will be today at 2 P.M. in Greenlaw Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. W. Loyd Hellams.  Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, is in charge.

A Psalm of David

TWENTY-THIRD PSALM

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and merecy shail follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORd forever.

*Contributed by Sarah Branham

Martha BRAZELL

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

November 1998

Services for Marha Shaw Cromer Brazell, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Jacobs, Ronnie Becknell, Ronnie Sharpe, Ed Fuson, Jimmy Brazell and Kevin Strickland.  Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Ladies Aid Cassell Circle and “Scatter Cheer” Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to Mount Tabor Lutheran Church or the Lowman Home. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Mrs. Brazell, widow of Wilbert M. Brazell, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Born in West Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Killian Augustus and Mary Elizabeth Jones Cromer.. A lifetime resident, she was a graduate of the Class of 1936 from Brookland Cayce High School. Mrs. Brazell was a member of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church , where she was a member of Ladies Aid Cassell Circle and “Scatter Cheer” Sunday School Class. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Marion C. and Valerie Brazell of Conway, Herbert and Nancy Brazell of West Columbia, Bryan A. and Janet Brazell of Givhans; twin sister, Mary Guignard of White Rock; grandchildren, Scott Brazell, Paige Cox, Allison Brazell, Kyle Brazell; great-grandchild, Josie Cox.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Sylvia BRAZELL

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

July 1998

Services for Sylvia Lorene Barzell, 50, will be held a 10 a.m. Friday at Westside Holiness

Church, with burial in Southland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8  tonight at the church. Thompson Funereal of West Columbia is in charge. Mrs. Brazell died Tuesday, July 28, 1998. Born in Red Bank, she was a daughter of the late Lucius and Vila Chavis Jeffcoat. As a life time resident, she was a member of Westside Holiness and was an employee of Panther Place Day Care. She lived children and was a mother to all. Surviving are her husband, Douglas Ray Brazell, Sr. of Lexington; sons, Douglas Ray Brazell, Jr., Mark D. Brazell, David Shane Brazell, all of Lexington; sisters, Lenora Chavis of Columbia, Mildred Sauls of Ballentine, Brenda Hill of Gaston ; brothers, Thurmond Jeffcoat of Lexinton, D.S. Jeffcoat of Gaston, R.M. Jeffcoat of Swansea, Rev. J.E. Jeffcoat of Cayce, Maxie Jeffcoat of Columbia; four grandchildren. She was predeased by her brothers, Alvin Jeffcoat and Rev . R. N. Jeffcoat.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Mrs. Will BRAZELL

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

2 April 1976

Mrs. Katherine Davis Brazell, 53, wife of Will Brazell of 1803 Second Ave., West Columbia, died Thursday at her home. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Edward H. and the late Mary Reese Davis . She was a member of the Full Salvation Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband; two brothers, Edward A. Davis of Cayce and William Davis of West Columbia and four sisters, Mrs. C. L. Thornton of West Columbia, Mrs. A.D. Morgan and Mrs. Alma Wright of Cayce and Mrs. Lucille Nunnery of North Carolina.

Plans will be announced by Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Mrs.) Cleo BROWN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Wednesday, September 16, 1970

NEWBERRY – Mrs. Cleo Huffstetler Brown, 52, died Monday in Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Mrs. Brown was born in Lexington County, a daughter of Mrs. Mary Amick Huffstetler and the late C. S. Huffstetler.  She was an employe of Kendall Mills. Surviving are her mother; two sons, Charles T. Brown of Prosperity and Albert W. Brown Jr. of Newberry; five sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hunt, Mrs. Lucille Franklin, Miss Emma Huffstetler, Mrs. Edith Eargle and Mrs. Marjorie Runyans of Newberry; and two brother, Wilbur Huffstetler of Newberry and Ellis Huffstetler of Clinton.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, with burial in Newberry Memorial Gardens.  McSwain Funeral Home is in Charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Roscoe O. BUNDRICK

The Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

18 July 1987

Roscoe O. Bundrick, 70, of Clinton, died Feb. 12 . Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late John Haskell and Edna Bedenbaugh Bundrick.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Uldrock Bundrick; sisters, Mrs. Pauline Burkett of Leesville and Mrs. Irene Ward of West Columbia, and a brother, John Bundrick of Gilbert.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Mrs.) Lynn R. BURGER

The North Trade Journal, North, SC

March 1990

Mrs. Lynn Redmon Burger, 78, of Swansea, S.C., died Monday, March 5, 1990 at Byrnes Medical Center in Columbia.  Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Melrose Memorial Gardens in Swansea, with the Rev. Phil Lavender officiating.  Mrs. Burger was born in Swansea, daughter of the late John Marshall Redmon and Susan Jeffcoat Redmon.  She was a member of Swansea U. M. Church and a retired OSHA inspector for the state.  She was the widow of Albert G. Burger.  Survivors include a son, Gil Burger of Orangeburg; two sisters, Mrs. Donald Guggenheim of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Mack Tuck of Richmond, Va.; a brother, John M. Redmon, Jr. of Bluefield, W. Va.; and a grandson.  The family suggests memorials be made to Swansea U. M. Church or to The Citadel.  Culler Funeral Home of North was in charge.

*contributed by Gaynelle Redmond Jumper

Mrs. Margaret Timmerman BURLIN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Tuesday, September 7, 1976

Judge Timmerman’s Daughter Mrs. Margaret Burlin Dies.

NEW YORK, NY – Mrs. Margaret Timmerman Burlin, 68, widow of Paul Burlin of New York, died Monday at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, S.C., after a long illness. Mrs. Burlin was born in Batesburg, S.C., a daughter of the late Judge George Bell Sr. and Mary Sullivan Timmerman of Batesgurg. She was a graduate of Sweetbriar College, Sweetbriar, Va. And received he M. A. degree from Columbia University in New York. She had lived in New York most of her life where her husband was a well-known artist. She had recently retired from the editorial staff of Glamour Magazine.Surviving are a brother, Judge George Bell Timmerman Jr., former governor of South Carolina of Batesburg, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Wedell of Sausalito, Calif. and several step grandchildren.  Services will be 5 p.m. today in Batesburg Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Robert L. Long of St. Judes Episcopal Church in Columbia. Barr Funeral Home of Leesville, S.C. is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Clifton R. BUSBEE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Thursday, January 14, 1982

Clifton Ray Busbee, 66, of 5310 Two Notch Road, died Wednesday at Greenville General Hospital.  Plans will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Horace L.  BUSBEE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Tuesday, September 7, 1976

Horace L. Busbee, 74, of 1423 Lucas St. Cayce, died Monday in Richland Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Busbee was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Luther J. and Mary Jane Williams Busbee and had made his home in Lexington County all his life. He attended Broadacres Baptist Church and was a retired textile worker. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Myrtle L. Busbee of the home; six sons, Harry L. (Buck) Busbee of West Columbia, Jerry Busbee of Red Bank, Mike Busbee of the U. S. Army in Germany, Jack, Wayne and Donnie Busbee of Cayce; two daughters, Mrs. Dot Knight of Cayce and Mrs. Debbie Wooten of Lexington, two brothers, C. W. Busbee of Gilbert and C. R. Busbee of Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Mildren Nichols of Rome, Ga. and 15 grandchildren. Services will be at 5 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. J. L. Passailaigue, with burial in Mount Tabor Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robbie Busbee, Jake Busbee, Timmy Busbee, Butch Knight, Ronnie Nichols and Marty Busbee.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Mrs. M. E. BUSBEE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Tuesday, November 23, 1943

Mrs. M. E. Busbee Dies at Hospital.

Mrs. Mary E. Busbee, 76, of Swansea, died yesterday morning at a local hospital in Columbia. She had been in ill health for many years.  She is survived by the following children: Andrew J. Busbee of Swansee, Robert C. Busbee of Clinton, Haskell Harsey of Alabama; Mrs. Mary E. Sharpe of Columbia, W. E. Harsey of Swansea, Mrs. D. V. Spires of Swansea, and Mrs. Mary R. Hutto of Florida; also 13 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon from Sheron Cross Road Methodist Church, near Swansea, conducted  by the Rev. Mr. Harvey of Swansea. Interment will follow in the churchyard.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

David BUTLER

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

July 2002

Leesville - Services for David Brian Butler, 56, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with a private burial to follow. The family will receives friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 121 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29202.  Mr. Butler died July 20, 2002. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he was the son of Benjamin Harris Butler and the late Andrea Mae Kerr Butler. Mr. Butler raised horses for the past decade, including two-time USA Equestrian Horse of the Year. He also practiced law in Lexington for over 30 years. Mr. Butler was a member of the SC Bar Association, American Horse Show Association, Frisian Horse association, Andalusian Horse Association and the USC Alumni Association. Surviving are his wife, Dana Yvette Butler of Leesville; son, Ryan Everett Butler of Charleston; daughters, Angela Gates of West Columbia and Laura Hanford of Summerville; granddaughters, Audrea Mae Butler -Watkins, Raylyn Hanford and Jessica Hanford; sister, Julia Elaine Drummond of Greenville; father and stepmother, Benjamin Harris and Nell Butler of Aiken; and his five special horses, Captain John Silver, Royal Daencer, Barullo, Tierdaenof and Boe.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Jesse B. CARPENTER

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Sunday, January 24, 1982

CARPENTER RITES.

Services for Jesse B. Carpenter will be held at 3 p.m. today at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Charles W. Easley. Pallbearers will be Virgil L. Byrd, John S. Timerman, Roland C. Young, Jack E. Bozard, George P. Jacobs and Elmer Frick. Mr. Carpenter died suddenly at Lexington County Hospital. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Mrs. Anita M. CARTER

Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

18 February 1987

Mrs. Anita Moore Carter, 78, of N. Ave., Cayce, died Feb. 6.   Born in Leesville, she was a daughter of the late Daniel D. and Nannie Pauline Rutherford Moore. She was member of Cayce United Methodist Church.  Survivors include, daughters, Anita M. Carter and Mrs. Cheryl C. Hunter of Columbia; sons, Auburn H., Jr. and Jan S. Carter of West Columbia, Gene W. Carter of Cabot, Ark., and Paul Q. and Barry B. Carter of Cayce; sisters Mrs. Mary J. Derrick of West Columbia, Mrs. Rita M. Dorroh of Columbia and Mrs. Ethel J. Tharburn of Las Vegas; and a brother, James B. Moore of Columbus, Ga.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association of South Carolina, 2838 Devine St., Columbia, S.C. 29205

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Arthur F. CATO

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

23 July 1967

Savannah, Ga. — Arthur F. Cato, 49, of Rt. 1, Savannah, Ga., died Thursday at the Naval Hospital in Savannah. He had made his home in Savannah for the past several months and was formerly of West Columbia. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Cato Gruber of West Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Burgess of Pageland and Mrs. Lillie Koon of West Columbia; two brothers, Albert Cato of Swansea and Ollie Cato of Richmond Va., and three grandchildren.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday from Thompson Funeral Home.  Active pallbearers will be LeRoy Knight, Leo Cook, Walter P. Koon, Haskell Cato, Norman Spradley and Paul Chavious. 

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Carl B. CHAPMAN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Sunday, August 22, 1999

CHAPIN - Services for Carl B. "Dick" Chapman , 92, will be held at 3 p.m. today (Sunday, August 22, 1999) at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel is in charge. Memorials may be made to Mr. Horeb Lutheran Church or to the Lowman Home.  Mr. Chapman died Friday, August 20, 1999. Born in Peak, he was a son of the late Job Jackson Chapman and Aurelia Derrick Chapman. He was a member of Mr. Horeb Lutheran Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. He was a Mason with the Little Mountain Lodge.  Surviving are his wife, of 70 years, Rosabell Derrick Chapman; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Fuller king of Hartsville, Rosemary and Marion Frick of Columbia; brothers, Joe Chapman of Chapin, Harold Chapman of Cayce; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Carl B. Chapman Jr.

*contributed by Melissa Gandy

Jessie CHAVIS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

20 December 2003

Gaston- Jessie Mae Chavis, 64, of Gaston, died Friday, December 19, 2003.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm, Sunday, December 21, 2003, in Gaston First Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Carter officiating.  Mrs. Chavis was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Claude and Violet Spires Furtick. She was a member of Gaston First Baptist Church. She was married to the late Altie Chavis. She was predeceased by a daughter, Peggy Sue Chavis, and a brother, Ross Furtick. Survivors include six daughters, Susan Diana Farmer of Swansea, Mrs. David (Nancy) Porter, Mrs. Gene (Lula) Kyzer, Mrs. Doug (Tracy) Kirkland, Jewel Chavis, and Mrs. Wayne (Ruby) Garrett, all of Gaston; two sisters , Helen Crim and Frances Furtick, both of Gaston; three brothers, Edward Milo Furtick and Jimmy Furtick, both of Gaston and Stanley Furtick of Beaufort; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Saturday at Culler-McAlhaney Funeral Home of North and at other times at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kyzer, 165 Towe Road, Gaston.  Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1175 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Infant) CLAMP

The Lexington Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, June 20, 1963

Clamp Infant Dies.

Graveside services for the infant son of Tindal and Sandra Jumper Clamp were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at New St. Paul Cemetery near Gilbert by the Rev. Henri Bishop.  Survivors include his parents; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jumper of Gilbert; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clamp of Leesville; the maternal great-grandmothers, Mrs. Jake Jumper of Gilbert and Mrs. George Koon of Batesburg.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Edieth Carolyn Frick CLARK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

December 27, 2003

CHARLESTON - Mrs. Edieth Carolyn Frick Clark, 87, formerly of North Charleston, widow of Marion Elton Clark, died Thursday, December 25, 2003, in Life Care of Charleston.  Born in Chapin, Mrs. Clark was a daughter of the late Jacob Walter and Loretta Jane Sease Frick. She had retired from Johnson & Johnson Insurance Managers and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Judith C. Goff of North Charleston and Mrs. Jane C. Mason of Newberry; four grandchildren, Derrick Mason, Patrick Mason, Brian Goff and Elisa Leaird; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Advent Lutheran Church, North Charleston. The family will receive friends one and one half hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Mount Horeb Lutheran Church Cemetery in Chapin at 3:30 p.m.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Edgar Jerome CLEMENT

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Friday, February 26, 1982

CLEMENT RITES.

Services for Edgar Jerome Clement will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Home, West Columbia, conducted by the Rev. George Cooper. Burial will be in Celestial Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Arthur and Billie Holiday, Jimmie Butler, Bruce Linder, Johnnie Smith and James Derrick. Mrs. Clement, 70, of 310 Sortwell St., West Columbia, died Wednesday at Lexington County Hospital.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

(Miss) Carrie M. CONNELLY

The Lexington Dispatch-News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, April 1, 1976

Miss Carrie Maud Connelly, 83, of Chapin, died Wednesday of last week in the Lowman Home at White Rock.  Miss Connelly was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Rufus Lewie and Frances Long Connelly.  She was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church.  Services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Macedonia Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Clarence Richardson.  Surviving are two brothers, Fletcher and Victor Connelly, both of Chapin.  Pallbearers were Vernon Swygert, Carl Connelly, Carl Shealy, Emanuel Lindler, Hopson Connelly and Charles Hamilton.  Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel, was in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Mrs. C. B. CORDER

The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC

9 November 1974

Corder Rites.

Leesville - Funeral services for Mrs. C. B. Corder were held today in Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Leecy Bright.  Pallbearers will be Henry Lester, J.B. and Donald Hall, Harold Corder, Billy and Irvin Oswald.  Mrs. Corder, 87, of Leesville, the former Leila Smith, died yesterday at the home of a daughter.

She was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Albert and Jane Smith.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Cleo Hall and Mrs. Mattie Gant of Leesville; two sons, Lester James Corder of Lexington and Otis Corder of Leesville; a sister, Mrs. Elmore Oswald of Gilbert; 12 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Charlie R. COSTNER

The Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, September 10, 1964

C. R. Costner Of W. Columbia Dies Last Week.

Charlie R. Costner, 85, of 507 B Ave, West Columbia, died Wednesday of last week in the Baptist Hospital after an illness of several months. A lifelong resident of Lexington County, he was a retired employee of the Columbia Mills, past mayor of South Congaree , past master of Sinclair Lodge 154 and a member of Brookland Eastern Star Chapter 104. At the time of his death, he was a member of Congaree Baptist Church where he was a honorary deacon. He was clerk of First Baptist Church in West Columbia for 38 years and was also an honorary past deacon. He taught Sunday School at both churches for more than 42 years. He was twice married, first to the late Lessie Cherry Costner who died in 1947.  Surviving from this union are a daughter, Mrs, Doyle (Thelma) Jaco and a son, Phillip R. Costner of Charleston.  Also surviving are his widow, Mrs. Zellie Wingate Costner; a brother, H.L. Costner of Pima, Ariz., and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Harry Butler.  Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, in Congaree Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dewey Cockrell, the Rev. John D. Adkinson, the Rev. Lloyd Hellams and the Rev. R. H. Major of Charleston. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park.  Active pallbearers were Bobby Costner, Tommy Jaco, Doyle Jaco, Jr., Jimmie Hudson, Charles Thomas, Frank Thomas and Johnny Brown.  Honorary pallbearers were, Dr. D.S. Chappell, Dr. R.G. Latimer, John R, Hilton, Alvin Awtry, Mr, Spigner, Dr, T. C. Whetsell, William Senterfeit, W.F. Turner, C. Taylor, J.L. Bachman, George Schumpert, S.K. Oliver, C. H. Coggins, also deacons and members of the Costner Sunday School Clas of Congaree Baptist.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Davie CRAFT

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

March 19, 2004

Gaston, SC - Davie E. Craft, 60, of Gaston, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004.  Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Jeffcoat officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Mr. Craft was born in Wilmington, NC, a son of the late Lewie H. and Erma Dyson Craft.  He was a retired brick mason and land surveyor.   He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife Barbara Stachoviak Craft of the home; two daughters, Janet Phillips of Phildelphia, PA, and Holly Craft of Maryville, TN; three sons and daughters-in-law: Charles and Ann Craft of Minneapolis, MN; Joe and Melinda Craft of Alta Monte Springs, FL; and Blaise Craft of Gaston; and two grandsons, Patrick Phillips and Samuel Craft.  The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2004, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North and other times at the home, 140 Sam Craft Road, Gaston.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital.

*contributed by Laurie Davis Hannah

Essie RISTER CRAFT

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Monday, April 20, 1970

Mrs. Essie Rister Craft, 81, of 2306 Forest Rd., Cayce, died Sunday in the Twillight Manor Nursing Home.  She was born in Lexington County, daughter of the late Jasper and Mary Bell Pou Rister. She was a member of the Middleton Street Baptist Church.  Surviving are two sons, Oraland B. Craft of West Columbia and Herbert Craft of Pensacola, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Bailey of Charleston, Mrs. George Owens and Mrs. Doris Osborne of West Columbia; and a brother, Adolphus Rister of Gaston.  Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Thompson Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Horace Sims, Rev. P. Homer Jeffcoat and Rev. J. L. Passailaigue. Burial will be in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery near Swansea.

*contributed by Melissa Gandy

William Dupre CRAFT

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Saturday, August 21, 2004

SWANSEA - William Dupre Craft, 77, of Swansea, died Thursday, August 19, 2004.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2004, at King Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Hartley and Rev. H. Larry Jones officiating. Burial with Masonic rites will be in the church cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m.  Mr. Craft was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Marion S. and Josephine Cook Craft. He was a member of King Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and Oliver Masonic Lodge #133. He was predeceased by two brothers, Dalton Craft and M. B. Craft.  Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Tommy and Beddy Jean Craft; Ricky and Carol Craft; Randy and Teri Craft, all of Swansea; three brothers: Callie Craft of Lexington; Joe Craft of Pelion; and Buddy Rawls of Haiti, MO; a sister: Betty Williams of Pelion; four grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Craft, 1132 Daniel Sharpe Road, Swansea.  Memorials may be made to Oliver Masonic Lode #133, 205 Sunny Drive, Gaston, SC 29053.

*contributed by Melissa Gandy

Loyce CRIDER

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 2005

WEST COLUMBIA – A graveside service for Loyce Howell Crider, 71, of West Columbia, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2004, in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Paul Redman.  Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, Tuesday, January 13, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Sardis Baptist Church, 1601 St. Matthews Road, Sandy Run, SC 29060. Mrs. Crider died Monday, January 12, 2004.  Born in Swansea, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Wise Howell.  Mrs. Crider had retired from Southern Bell. Surviving are her husband, Willie Crider of West Columbia; brothers, John Howell of Cayce, Rembert Howell of York and five stepchildren.

*contributed by John Howell

Harry CRIM

The State Newspaper, SC

9 November 2004

Swansea - Harry Cecil Crim, 80, of Swansea, died Sunday, November 7, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at Calvary United Methodist Church with Rev. Bruce Rucker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 2 p.m.  Mr. Crim was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Jacob S. and Mary Lee Stabler Crim. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He was a retired welder from Reco Tanks in Cayce and had worked for CTA. He was a past member of the Sandy Run Fire Department, Station 18.Survivors include his wife, Adelle Knight Crim of the home; two daughters, Jean Crim Goodwin and Janice Jumper Bullock, both of Swansea; a sister, Bernice Jumper of Swansea; three grandchildren, Duane Goodwin, Donna Sturkie and James K. Bullock; and three great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North and other times at the residence, 109 Crim Road, Swansea.  Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Tri-County, 166 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 or Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 148, Swansea, SC 29160.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Mrs. J. L. CRIM

The Lexington Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, June 20, 1963

Mrs. J. L. Crim of Swansea Dies.

Mrs. Feddie Whitaker Crim, 83, of Swansea, died at the Lakeside Rest Home Sunday morning after a long illness.

Mrs. Crim was the daughter of the late Henry Whitaker and made her home in Swansea where she was a chartered member of Calvary Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late John L. Crim.  Mrs. Crim is survived by one son, Herbert H. Crim of Swansea; one sister, Mrs. Texas Boles of Columbia; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ezra Jumper of Swansea and Mrs. W.D. Huffman of Orangeburg; one grandchild, Harold Crim of Sycamore and a number of nieces and nephews.   Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Calvary Methodist Church near Swansea b the Rev. T.B. Smith. Interment was in the churchyard.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Susie CRIM

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 2005

Services for Susie “Granny” Lee Crim, 82, will be held at 2 pm. Monday in Laurel Baptist Church, conducted by Reverend Steve Kittrell, with burial at Celestial Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eddie Crim, David Crim, Jeff  Boley, Randy Boley, Frankie Clark, Tony Leaphart, Steve McIver and Clint Watts. Honorary pallbearers will be co-workers of Cayce Chapter 1528 and Cayce 462 members. Memorials may be made to Laurel Baptist Church, 2250 Pine St., West Columbia, SC 292170. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. Mrs. Crim, widow of Joseph Lambert Crim, died Friday, January 21, 2005. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Lee Andrew and Francis Rish Spires. A lifetime resident, she was a member of Laurel Baptist Church and retired from Lexington Blouse of West Columbia. Mrs. Crim was a member of the Chapter 1528 WTOM of Cayce. Surviving are her daughters, Elizabeth Ann Witcher of St. Matthews and Shirley Jean Wessinger of Lexington; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Lee and Louise Crim; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and friends. Mrs. Crim was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Nettie CROMER

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

NEWBERRY — Nettie Lee Summer Cromer, 83, widow of Gilbert Freddie Cromer, formerly of Kinard Street, Newberry, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cromer was born June 29, 1922, in Lexington County, a daughter of the late John Daniel and Minnie Ola Rister Summer. She was a member of the Newberry Church of God. Mrs. Cromer is survived by her daughter, Betty Jean Cromer of Newberry; two sisters, Ruth Yochem of Greenwood and Ruby Ellen McCartha of Little Mountain; and a brother, Willie Summer of Little Mountain. She was predeceased by a sister, Inez S. Price and a brother, Harry Summer.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 P.M. Thursday at Whitaker Funeral Home. Interment will be in Newberry Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. at Whitaker Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Newberry Church of God, 2693 College Street, Newberry SC 29108. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

*contributed by Sarah Branham

Earle J. CROUT

The Lexington Dispatch-News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, April 1, 1976

Earle J. Crout, 82, died Sunday night at Rikard’s Nursing Home in Lexington, following several months illness. Mr. Crout was born in Lexington County, a son of the late W. Drayton and Ophelia Harmon Crout.  He was an active member of Gilbert United Methodist Church where he led and participated in all church activities. He was agent-operator for Southern Railroad in Gilbert for 40 years, served on the Lexington County advisory board for Selective Service during World War II, at one time, had operated a repair shop in Gilbert and was also a merchant for 30 years before his retirement. Mr. Crout was an organizer and active supporter of the Gilbert Peach Festive and was a prime mover in forming and operation the Gilbert-Summit Water District having served as treasurer and on the Board of Directors. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Maudine) Taylor, Cayce; one son, J. McBride Crout, Batesburg; one sister, Mrs. Iva Sease Sease, Gilbert; also four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 4:00, Tuesday afternoon, from the Gilbert United Methodist Church by Rev. Will Rogers, with interment in the Church Cemetery.   Active pallbearers were Everette Kneece, Bob Caughman, James Efird Taylor, Rev. Paul Edward Smith, Arichie R. Crout and Archie L. Harmon II. Honorary pallbearers were the Adult Sunday School Glass and the Church Officers of the Gilbert United Methodist Church. Barr Funeral Home was in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Gaina CROUT

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

14 August 1998

West Columbia - Services for Gaina Sharpe Crout, 88, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church in Gaston, with burial in Celestial Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund.  Mrs. Crout, widow of Grady Crout, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998. Born in Gaston, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Eliza Hammond Sharpe. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and Earline Rikard Sunday School Class. She was retired from Pacific Mills, Richland Plant. Mrs. Crout was a former member of Patter Partner Square Dance Club.  Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle and Cleo Gleaton of Gaston, Deborah and Joseph Koochagian of Columbia; grandchildren, Velvet Davis, Robin Howard, Tara Street; and five great-grandchildren.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Mrs.) Iva Mae Williams CROUT

Mrs. E. F. CROUT

SWANSEA – Funeral services for Mrs. E. F. Crout will be held at 3:30 Tuesday at the Swansea Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. James M. Hawsey and the Rev. Don Corley.  Burial will be in Melrose Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Crout, 69, the former Iva Mae Williams, died Sunday at her home. Born in Swansea, she was a daughter of the late Howell Benjamin and Lula Goodwin Williams Sr. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lucious A. Strickland of Swansea; a son, Sam B. Crout of Swansea; two sisters, Mrs. Nadeen Bickert of Columbia and Mrs. Gussie Goldberg of Miami, Fla.; six brothers, Leo and Reginald Williams of Baltimore, Md., Herbert and H. B Williams Jr. of Sanatee, Guy Williams of Hampton and Wallace Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. Culler Funeral Home is in charge.

*contributed by John Howell

Arthur Rudoph CURTIS

The Lexington Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, June 20, 1963

A. H Curtis of W. Columbia Dies.

Arthur Rudolph Curtis, 60, of 211 Shuler St. West Columbia, died early Saturday moring in the Baptist Hospital.

Formerly of Salley, he had made his home in West Columbia for the past seven years. He was a member of Rocky Grove Baptist Church, Salley.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sallie Elizabeth Whaley Curtis and a brother, Estel Curtis.  Funeral service were held at the graveside Sunday at 4 p.m. in Oak View Cemetery at Salley, conducted by the Rev. J.C. Sharpe.  Active pallbearers were Gary Lown, Harvey Shealy, Leon Shull, Junius Swygert, Sr., Jake Stevenson and  J .C. Norris. 

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Joshua Scott DARDEN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Thursday, September 16, 2004

CAYCE - Services for Joshua Scott Darden, 19, of Cayce, will be held at 2pm Saturday in Springdale Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Tommy McGill. Burial will follow at Kaigler-Davis Cemetery, Sandy Run. Pallbearers will be Thomas Clancy, Aaron Darden, Patrick Bishop, and Adam Darden. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Wright, Jason Wright, and Rick Wright. The family will receive friends from 7-9pm Friday at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, SC. Memorials may be made to Palmetto Richland Memorial Children's Hospital, Columbia, SC.  Mr. Darden died Tuesday, September 14, 2004. Born in Lumberton, NC, he was the son of Scott and Stephanie Darden. He was a member of Springdale Baptist Church.  Joshua was a special gift from God who touched many hearts. We thank God for letting us have an angel with us for nineteen wonderful years. We will miss you always, our sweet boy, and you will live in our hearts forever. We know you are in the precious arms of Jesus and we will see you again in heaven.  Surviving, in addition to his parents of Cayce, are his sister, Ashleigh Dawn Darden and brother, Will Austin-Keith Darden, both of the home; maternal grandparents, William and Alma Wright of Cayce; paternal grandmother, Marie Darden of Hope Mills, NC; and great grandmother, Lucille Nunnery of Parkton, NC. Also loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and many wonderful friends.  Mr. Darden was predeceased by his grandmother, Patricia A. Walters; grandfather, Jackie Alvin Darden; great grandfather, James Jackson; and great grandmothers, Hazel Jackson and Ina Enzure.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Forrest DAVIS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

August 1996

Lugoff- Funeral services for Forrest Ross Davis, 73, will be held at 5 p.m. today at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin Chapel, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 411, Camden, 29020. Mr. Davis, widower of Nell Eadie Davis, died Friday, August 2, 1996. Born in West Columbia, he was a son of the late LeRoy and Marie Davis. He retired form E. I. DuPont and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Rowan Presbyterian Church. Surviving are sons, Buck Davis of Garden City Beach, Vernon Davis of Aiken; brothers, William Davis of Gainesville, Fla., John Davis of Summerville; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Lillian DAVIS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

October 21, 1997

WEST COLUMBIA – Services for Lillian “Boots” Davis, 76, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Emmaunuel Lutheran Church, with entombment in Southland Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum.  Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is in charge.  Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Mrs. Davis, widow of John T. Davis Sr., died Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997.  Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Theodore E. and Floy Kirkley Mancke.  She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  Mrs. Davis was employed at WIS Radio for 27 years as an executive secretary, retiring in 1976.  Surviving are sons, John T. Davis Jr. of Augusta and Gary M. Davis of West Columbia; sisters, Doris Weddington of Columbia, Md., and Evelyn Oliver of Hyattsville, Md.; and grandchildren, Lisa, Leslie, and Michael Davis.

*contributed by John Howell

Ben H. “Friendly Ben” DEKLE

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

10 Feb. 1978

“FRIENDLY BEN” SERVICES SET FOR TOMORROW.

Funeral services for Ben H. “Friendly Ben” Dekle will be held at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Fleming. Burial will be in celestial Memorial Gardens. Mr. Dekle, 56, of 1325 Saluda Drive, West Columbia, the well-known radio announcer, died yesterday from injuries received in an automobile accident Thursday night. Born in Pelham, Ga., he was a son of the late Forest L. and Lois Taylor Dekle. He had lived in West Columbia since 1962.  He was a former announcer for radio station WCAY of West Columbia, a member of Alpine Baptist Church, and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ernestine S. Dekle; his step-mother, Mrs. Riley Grinner of Cairo, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. Linda D. Woodard; four sons, Forest S. Dekle of West Columbia and Marvin G., Allison H., and James L. Dekle of the home; a sister, Mrs. Jewel L. Gilliard; a half-brother, Mack H. Dekle; two half-sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae Harrison of Cairo and Mrs. Ionne Hale of Thomasville, Ga.; and four grandchildren.

*contributed by John Howell

Ernest DERRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Sunday, September 21, 1980

Ernest Derrick, 68, of Rt. 1, Leesville died Saturday at Lexington County Hospital.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Samuel David and Lennie Shumpert Derrick. He was a retired farmer and a member of St.   John's Lutheran Church.  Surviving are a brother, Clayborne Derrick of Leesville; a sister, Mrs. Carl (Ora Lee) Hendrix of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in the Fairview Section of Lexington County.  Pallbearers will be Marion Rish and Landon, Carroll, Wilbur, Burley and Larry Williams.  Blizzard Funeral Home of Wagener is in charge.

*contributed by Melissa Gandy

George M. DERRICK, Sr.

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Saturday, February 24, 2001

COLUMBIA - Services for George M. Derrick Sr., 77, will be held at 3p.m. Sunday at Main Street United Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 this (Saturday) evening at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church or to the Alzheimer's Foundation, PO Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202.  Mr. Derrick died Thursday, February 22, 2001. Born in West Columbia, he was a son of the late George Malcolm Derrick and Lila Shealy Derrick. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War 2 and was the owner and operator of Derrick's 66 for over 30 years. Mr. Derrick was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School Superintendent.  Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Ward Derrick; sons, George M. Derrick Jr., of Columbia, and Benjamin W. Derrick of Summerfield, N.C.; daughter Margaret Derrick Henry of Myrtle Beach; sister Lunetta Harrison of Dixianna; grandchildren, Todd Derrick, Shannon Derrick, Tasha Yancey, and Holly Henry; and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by brothers, James Henry Derrick and Malcolm Heartwell Derrick and sister, Veo Bennett.

*contributed by Melissa Gandy

Lillie Irene Huffstetler DERRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

December 1958

Newberry - Mrs. Lillie Huffstetler Derrick, 66, wife of Lawrence F. Derrick, died early Friday morning at the Columbia Hospital of injuries received in an auto accident late Saturday afternoon, December 6.  She was born in Lexington County, daughter of the late James A. and Ellen Amick Huffstetler.  She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and active in organizations of the church.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, James L. Derrick of Joanna and L. Fred Derrick, Jr. of Newberry; six daughters, Mrs. Charles Brooks, Mrs. Frazier Taylor and Mrs. Travis Moore, all of Newberry, Mrs. Frank Brooks and Mrs. James Wicker of Joanna and Mrs. Furman Brooks of Greenwood; two brothers, W. M. and Laurence Huffstetler of Columbia; two sisters, Miss Eula Huffstetler and Mrs. Annie Lou Metts of Columbia, and 18 grandchildren.  Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday from St. James Lutheran Church by the Rev. Arthur Ballentine, the Rev. C. F. Hamm and the Rev. D. M. Shull.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  The body will be at the Whitaker Funeral Home and the family will be at the home.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Mrs. Ruthie DERRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Aug. 1912

Chapin

Aug. 31- Mrs. Ruthie Derrick died at her old home near here yesterday morning at the advanced age of 98 years. She was a Miss Lybrand before her marriage to Emmanuel Derrick in 1830. To them were born eight children, of this number five survive. Thirty eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Her remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground this morning, services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.B. Haigler.

*contributed by Martha Peebles

Charles DIAL

PELION - Services for Charles Eugene Dial, 60, of 618 Fulmer Rd., will be held at 3pm Friday, July 6, 2001, at King Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl Koon, Cook Addy, and Claude Belton officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Culley-McAlhany Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to King Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Mr. Dial died July 3, 2001. A native of Pontiac, he was a son of the late Tom and Jesse Hammonds Dial. Surviving are his wife, Annette Burkett Dial of Pelion; daughter, Robin Dial Hoover of Pelion; son Jeff and Lisa Dial of Pelion; grandsons, Nicholas Hoover, Austin Dial and Taylor Dial, all of Pelion.  Mr. Dial was predeceased by a granddaughter, Makayla Hoover.

*contributed by John Howell

(Mrs.) Sally E. DICKERSON

The Lexington Dispatch-News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, April 1, 1976

Mrs. Sally E. Dickerson, 78, widow of Henry V. Dickerson, died Thursday in Rikard Nursing Home.  Born in Davidson County, Tenn., she was a daughter of the Rev. Buck and Sally Elijah E. Holp.  She was a member of the Church of Christ of West Columbia.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lucille V. Gibbs of Lexington; four grandchildren, a great grandchild, and a great great grandchild.  Funeral services were in Joelton, Tenn., handled by Anderson-Garrett and Boyd Funeral Home.  Caughman-Harman Funeral was in charge of local arrangements.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Hassie DOOLEY

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

October 1999

Services for Hassie Shirey Dooley, 82, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Airport Assembly of God, with burial in Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 tonight at Caughman-Harmon Funeral Homes, Lexington Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Backman, 714 Laurel Road, Lexington. Mrs. Dooley died Friday, October 8, 1999. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Tommy Monroe Shirey and Lillian Kaiser Shirey and was married to the late Ernest C. Dooley. She was a member of Airport Assembly of God and was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Betty D. and Frank Backman; daughter, Mary D. Gable; sons and daughters-in-law , Roy E. and Edith Dooley, Morris L. and Diane Dooley; brothers, John, Elon, and Rufus Shirey, all of Lexington; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Kenneth M. Dooley.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Gerald DOUGLAS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

November 30, 1999

WEST COLUMBIA - Services for Gerald D. Douglas, 63, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, conducted by the Rev. Buckley Lightfoot and Jerry French, with burial in Southland Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Palmetto Hospice. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at the funeral home.  Mr. Douglas died Sunday, November 28, 1999. He had been a local resident for 35 years and retired from International Paper. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.  Surviving are his wife, Carolyn H. Douglas; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia and Donald Rowe of West Columbia, Linda Douglas Roberts of Columbia; son and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Lee Douglas of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shirley and Lewis Turner of Charleston; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

*contributed by Martha Peebles

Annie DOWD

Columbia Record, State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

17 June 2001

GASTON - Services for Annie Dowd, 89, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church of Gaston, conducted by Rev. James Fanning and Reverend Mitch Marsh, with burial at State Full Gospel Church Cemetery.  Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church of Gaston or to Palmetto Senior Care, Lexington.  Visitation will be 6-8 this evening at the funeral home.  Mrs. Dowd, widow of Harry W. Dowd, died Monday, June 18, 2001.  Born in Gaston, she was a daughter of the late John and Ella Wise Sightler.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gaston.  Mrs. Dowd was preceded in dead by her daughter, Eloise M. Howard; son, Eddie Dowd; granddaughter, Brenda Moorer.  Surviving are her daughters, Dorothy Williamson and Barbara Backman, both of Gaston; sons, Jack Dowd and Wilbur Dowd, both of Gaston; sister, Mildred Spigner of Dixianna; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.  The family wishes to thank the Palmetto Senior Care Staff and care givers for the love and care shown to their mother.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Belton J. DOWD

Columbia Record, Columbia, SC

Tuesday, August 4, 1981

GASTON - Belton J. Dowd, 89, of 716 Dixiana Road, West Columbia, died Sunday at Lexington County Hospital after a long illness.  Funeral plans will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late John and Lizzie Sturkie Dowd.  He was a retired farmer.  Surviving are a son, Bobby Dowd of Orlando, Fla.; six daughters, Mrs. Mary Andrews, Mrs. Phyllis Payne and Mrs. Freda Watts of St. Louis, Mrs. Amy Debnam of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Minnie Goodwin Carson of West Columbia and Miss Lillie Dowd of Dixiana; three brothers, Gary, Henry, and Harry Dowd of Gaston; a sister, Mrs. Reta Smith of West Columbia; 32 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Harry DOWD

Columbia Record, State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

10 November 1998

GASTON - Services for Harry W. Dowd, 90, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, with burial in State Full Gospel Holiness Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at 6-8 tonight at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Gaston.  Mr. Dowd died Saturday, November 7, 1998.  Born in Gaston, he was a son of the late John H. and Lizzie Sturkie Dowd.  A lifetime resident, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Gaston and was retired from Lucas Construction Company.  Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Annie Sightler Dowd of Gaston; his daughters, Eloise Howard, Dorothy J. Williamson, Barbara A. Backman, all of Gaston; his sons, Jack D. Dowd of Gaston, Wilbur H. Dowd of Columbia; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Henry W. DOWD

The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC

Saturday, 19 September 1981

GASTON - Funeral services for Henry Wester Dowd were to be held at  4 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Gaston, conducted by the Rev. William Paulling, the Rev. Everette Talbert and the Rev. Carl Koon.  Mr. Dowd, 91, of Route 2, Gaston, died yesterday at Lexington County Hospital.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late John and Lizzie Sturkie Dowd.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gaston and a retired farmer.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Jumper Dowd of Gaston; three sons, Ervin and Gregory W. Dowd of Gaston and John Henry Dowd of Swansea; four daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Spradley, Mrs. Margaret Pound and Mrs. Louise Spradley of Gaston and Mrs. Juanita Lucas of South Congaree; a brother, Harry Dowd of Gaston; a sister, Mrs. Rita Smith of West Columbia; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.  Pallbearers were grandsons. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

John G. DOWD

Columbia Record, Columbia, SC      

Thursday, September 17, 1981

GASTON - Funeral services for John Gary Dowd will be held tomorrow at 5 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Gaston, conducted by the Rev. William Paulling and the Rev. Carl Koon.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Dowd, Hoyt Dowd, Irvin Dowd, Thomas Dowd. William Dowd and Herchel Wise.  Mr. Dowd, 86, a retired carpenter, of Route 1, Gaston, died yesterday at Richland Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dowd was born in Lexington County, a son of John and Lizzie Sturkie Dowd.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gaston.  Surviving are a son, Theron W. Dowd; three daughters, Mrs. Elva Pound, Mrs. Esma Spradley and Mrs. Gladys Sightler; two brothers, Henry and Harry Dowd, all of Gaston; a sister, Mrs. Rita Smith of West Columbia; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  The casket is at the residence, where friends may call.  Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

(Mrs.) Virginia Lee DOWLING

Mrs. C. B. Dowling of Swansea Dies.

Mrs. Virginia Lee Dowling, 63, of Swansea, died at the Columbia hospital at 11:55 Sunday night after being ill since May 29.  Mrs. Dowling, who had lived in Swansea for 43 years, was a member of the Swansea Baptist Church and o the Eastern Star.  She is survived by her husband, C. B. Dowling Sr., of Swansea; four daughters, Mrs. J. F. Rill, Asheville, N. C.; Mrs. Clifton Geiger, Swansea; Miss Meta Dowling, Ashland, Ky; Miss Cornelia Dowling, Moncks Corner; two sons, J. A. Dowling, Los Angeles, Calif.; and C. B. Dowling Jr., of Columbia, and 11 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at the Swansea Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. J. R. Kittreck of Whitmire, assisted by the Rev. Edgar Davis, pastor of the Swansea Baptist church, and the Rev. L. G. Payne o Eau Claire, at 3:30 this afternoon. Interment will be in Swansea cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Herbert Rast, O’Neal Lybrand, Wilbur Boozer, Jack Sharp, J. P. Inabinet and Ben Oliver. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the Swansea Baptist church and Eau Claire Baptist church, W. L. Johnson, Bennie Williams, Olin Redmond, Luther Derrick, Cary Chaplin, Dr. L. C. Brooker, E. E. Rhoden, John Roberts, L. O. Rast, C. L. Rast, H. N. Sharpe, E. O. Lucas, W. R. Birt, P. C. Turner, B. Barfield, M. A. Cook, T. T. Carroll, W. L. Glaze, T. A. Calvert, R. L. Fallaw, Homer Lancaster, C. S. Monteith, Yates Sherer, Alvin Boone, J. R. Kilgo, Dr. Emmett Madden.

*contributed by John Howell

Charles Richard DYKES

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

February 27, 1999

Swansea – Services for Charles Richard “Pop” Dykes, 69, of 1119 Sharon Church Road, will be held at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 27, 1999, at Antioch Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Clarence Bearden, Roy Cartin, Alton Hutto, Grady McIver, Adrian Martin and Aubrey Poole.  Honorary pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge 133.  Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home of North is in charge.  Mr. Dykes died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at Lexington Medical Center.  Born in Swansea, he was a son of the late Moultrie and Elizabeth Sharpe Dykes.  He was a self-employed contract hauler for Edmond Wilson Logging Company of Leesville and an independent trucker for more than 30 years.  He was a member of Swansea Masonic Lodge 133 and Antioch Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Martha L. Dykes of Swansea; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Pam Dykes and Lavern and Linda Dykes, all of Swansea; sister, Azilee D. Harley of Gaston; grandchildren, Larry and Lara Sebok, Sherri A. Dykes and Pamela J. “P. J.” Dykes, all of Swansea and Dustin Miller of Columbia.

*contributed by Gaynelle Redmond Jumper

Frances DYMOCK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 1999

Chapin – Services for Frances Hammond Dymock, 86, will be held at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 23, 1999, at Chapin United Methodist Church, with burial at 3:45 p.m. in Malvern Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden.  Caughman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel is in charge. Memorials may be made to Chapin United Methodist Church Building Fund.  Mrs. Dymock, widow of Charles E. Dymock, Sr., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Heath Springs, she was a daughter of the Louise Mobley and Alexander Francis Hammond. She was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church. She and her husband were former owners of Airport Tourist Court in Camden.  Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Alice D. and Bill Furman of Chapin, Frances D. Burgess of Chesnee; son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Deborah Dymock, Jr. of Columbia, daughter-in-law, Jeannine Dymock of Cayce; brother, Alexender F. Hammond, Jr. of Clemson; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Frederick E. Dymock.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Mrs. Helen G. EARGLE

The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC

Mar 15, 1988

Batesburg – Mrs. Helen Gates Eargle, 54, wife of Junnie D. Eargle, of 355 Mill St., died Monday.  Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of Lonnie and Eva Shealy Gates.  She was a member of Mount Horeb United Methodist church, Lexington.  She was a retired employee of Mepco/Electra, Inc.  Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Paul E. (Sharon) Wise of Leesville; sons, Kenneth D. Eargle of Leesville and Stephen A. Eargle of Batesburg; her parents of Lexington; sisters, Mrs. Fred (Kathleen) Smith of Lexington and Mrs. Joe (Miriam) Carter of Hilton Head; a brothers, Homer Gates of Lexington and grandchildren.  Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Simmons.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Lawrence Smith, Miles P. Cullum Jr., AllenGates, Mickey Havird, Alvin Lindler, Al Eargle, Carroll Faulk and Jimmy Rodgers.  Memorials may be made to Mount Horeb United Methodist Church,  P.O. Box 131, Lexington.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Charles R. Shealy and Sons Funeral Home.

*contributed by Marlene Koon Walker

Henry ELEAZER

Sept. 4th, Mr. Henry Eleazer, at his own residence, in Lexington District, in the 64th year of his age.

[1859 Deaths Listed in the Charleston Mercury Newspaper, Charleston, SC]

George H. EPTING

Lexington Dispatch, Lexington, SC

August 11, 1880

On the 2d of August, 1880, Mr. George H. Epting, of Peak Station, Lexington County, departed this life; leaving a kind and affectionate companion, and two small children to mourn their irreparable loss.

Mr. Epting was 34 years of age, and was a regular member of St. John's Lutheran Church.  He was buried at Capers' Chapel cemetery with Masonic honors, in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends.  Rev. D. Efird officiated.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Robert H. EVANS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

1 February 1964

Evans Funeral Rites Will Be Held Sunday.

Funeral services for Robert H. Evans will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Springdale Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Ernest Bailey. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Mr. Evans, 56, of the Old Barnwell Rd., West Columbia, died Thursday at his home after a long illness.  He was born in Ashland, Ky., the son of the late Alexander H. Evans and Mollie Bates. He had lived here for the past 30 years and was a retired building contractor. He was engaged in the poultry business at the time of his death. He was a member of Springdale Baptist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Laura Graham Evans of West Columbia; two sons, R .D. Evans of Columbia and F. A. Evans of West Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Maude Thompson of Procterville, Ohio, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jack Evans of Columbia.  The body will be at the church from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday.  Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home or at the residence.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Eveard L. FALLAW

Eveard L. Fallaw, 55, of 7026 Hearn Drive, died Tuesday in Richland Memorial Hospital. Mr. Fallaw was born in Swansea, a son of the late Melton and Mattie Mack Fallaw.  He was a Baptist, and a general contractor. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. June Fallaw; two sons, Donald E. and Robert A. Fallaw of Birmingham, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie B. Lucas and Mrs. Lila Turner of West Columbia, and a brother, Hemrick Fallaw of Columbia. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Thompson Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Dr. B. G. Holmes.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Leon David, Frank Norville, Lonnie Vaught, Lawrence Wiggins, Otis Paschal and Ketit Norville.

*contributed by John Howell

Hemrick M. FALLAW

Funeral services for Hemrick M. Fallaw will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. William Becker and the Rev. William B. Kyzer.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lester Bates Jr., Ernest Dykes, Lonnie Vaught, A. L. Reynolds, Joe Wise and Ollie shealy.

Mr. Fallaw, 61, of 1911 Koulter Drive, died yesterday at his home. Born in Swansea, he was a son of the late Melton and Mattie Mack Fallaw.  He was a retired insurance salesman and a member of Earlewood Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Montez S. Fallaw, a daughter, Mrs. Martha Joyce Rittenhouse; a son, Hemrick W. Fallaw of Columbia; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Peggy Antolino of New Haven, Conn., and Mrs. Jerry Russell of Virginia Beach, Va., a stepson, Buddy Spires of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Lila Turner of West Columbia; and four grandchildren.  Memorials may be made to the Easter Seal Society.

*contributed by John Howell

Ira B. FALLAW

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

4 April 1974

LEXINGTON – Ira B. Fallaw, 62, of Rt. 4, Lexington, died Thursday at his home after a long illness.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Melton and Mattie Mack Fallaw. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Camilla Sturkie of Greenville and Mrs. Letrisha Beck of Lexington; a son, Faron Fallaw of Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bell Lucas and Mrs. Lila Turner of West Columbia; and two brothers, Hemrick and Everett Fallaw of Columbia. Services will be 5:30 p.m. today in Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Red. Dr. J. D. Simmons. Pallbearers will be Doug Cooper, Lonnie Vault, Marion Chavis, Gene Lloyd, Stanley Reeder and C. E. Sturkie.  Caughman-Harman Funeral Home is in charge.

*contributed by John Howell

Manning Melton FALLAW

Manning Melton Fallaw, 59, of 113 Graham Ave., in West Columbia, died in Veterans Hospital Wednesday.  He was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Melton and Mattie Mack Fallaw.  Mr. Fallaw was a veteran of World War II and a retired carpenter.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Miriam Fallaw of West Columbia; two sons, John T. and James M. Fallaw of West Columbia; three brothers, Everett L. and Hemrick M. Fallaw of Columbia and Ira Fallaw of West Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bell Lucas and Mrs. Lila Turner of West Columbia; and two grandchildren. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday in Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Van Porter.  Burial will be in Southland Memorial Gardens.

*contributed by John Howell

(Mrs.) Mattie Mack FALLAW

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

Feb. 5, 1972

Mrs. Fallaw, 86, Died at Home.

Mrs. Mattie Mack Fallaw, 86 of 211 Koulter Drive, died Thursday night in a local nursing home.  She had made her home in Lexington County all of her life and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, near Swansea. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Bell Lucas of West Columbia, Mrs. Lila F. Turner of Valparoiso, Ind., and Mrs. Monice Gantt of Wagener; and four sons, Ira Fallaw of Lexington, Manning Fallaw of West Columbia, Hemrick M. Fallaw and Eveard L. Fallaw, both of Columbia; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.  Friends may call at the residence and Thompson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Antioch Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. R. R. Rowe and the Rev. C. W. Poston.  Interment will be in churchyard.The casket will be placed in the church at 2 p.m.

*contributed by John Howell

James H. FIELDS

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

December 6, 1912

Special to The State – Lexington. Dec.5 —This town and community was shocked last night by the announcement of the death at 8 o’clock of James H. Fields, one of the best known citizens of the county and a lifelong resident of this immediate section. Mr. Fields had been ill for about 10 days but only took to his bed yesterday a week ago. Fever followed by an acute attack of pneumonia is said to have been the cause of death. Mr. Fields was 46 years of age and leaves a young wife who was Miss Carrie Kleckley to whom he has been married about two years. Surviving also is his aged mother, Mrs. Gracie R. Fields and one brother, George R. Fields and one or two sisters. He was a member of Providence Lutheran church. His remains were laid to rest in St. Stephen’s cemetery this afternoon, the funeral services conducted from the church at 4 o’clock by the Rev. P. D. Risinger.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

(Mrs.) Mary W. FITZGERALD

Mary G. Williams Fitzgerald, widow of Silas Williams of 3513 Edmand Road, West Columbia, died Saturday at Lexington County Hospital. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late H. R. and Josie E. Wise Goodwin.  She was a member of Laurel Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lessie Mae Wilson and Mrs. Evelyn Jeffcoat of West Columbia and Mrs. Alice W. Aaron of Baton Rouge, La.; and a son, Luther M. Williams of West Columbia. Plans will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home.

*contributed by John Howell

Miss Edna J. FLAKE

The Dispatch-News, Lexington, SC

10 October 1990

Miss Edna Juanite Flake, 49, of Lexington, died September 30.  Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of Mrs. Gladys Hutto Flake and the late John C. Flake, Jr., and a Jehovah's Witness. Surviving are her mother of Lexington; sisters, Mrs. Barbara Jeffcoat of Cayce, Mrs. Jeanette Craps of Leesville, and Mrs. Patsy Cribbs of Sulliigent, Ala.; and brothers, Lawrence Flake of West Richland, Wash., and John Flake III of West Columbia.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Billy Hugh FRANKLIN, Sr.

The Dispatch News, Lexington, SC

Thursday, April 19, 1979

Billy Hugh Franklin, Sr., 53, a brick mason, of Rt. 6 Lexington died Saturday night at his home.  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. in Lexington Memorial Cemetery.  Mr. Franklin was born in North Port, Ala, a son of the late Grover W. and Orville Roberts Franklin.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margie Thomas Franklin of Columbia, a son Billy Hugh Franklin, Jr. of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Miss Kathy Marie Ward of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Woodrow C. Rushing of North Port, Mrs. James E. McCullom of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Mrs. Barney R. Matthews of Gilbert and a brother, Virgil Stewart Franklin of North Port. Caughman-Harmon Funeral Home is in charge.

*contributed by Helen Skipper

Lucille Huffstetler FRANKLIN

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 12, 1991

NEWBERRY -   Mrs. Lucille Huffstetler Franklin, 79, of 1807 Montgomery St., widow of Otis "Butler" Franklin, died Thursday.  Born in Chapin, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Amick Huffstetler.  She was a retired employee of Kendall Co., Mollohon Plant, and a member of Summer Memorial Lutheran Church.

Surviving are a son, Al S. Franklin of Prosperity; sisters, Mrs. Ethel  Hunt, Miss Emma Huffstetler and Mrs. Edith Eargle, all of Newberry, and  Mrs. Margie Runyan of Manning; and brothers, Wilbur Huffstetler of  Newberry and Ellis "Huff" Huffstetler of Clinton.  Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, with burial in Newberry Memorial Gardens.  McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is in charge.  Memorials may be made to the church.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Alice Josephine Harmon FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

November 30, 2001

Columbia- Services for Josephine Harmon Frick will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2001, at the grave-side in Elmwood Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Rudy C. Barnes Jr.  Visitation will be from 5-7 this evening in Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel.  Memorials may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 1700 Houston, Columbia, SC 29203.  Mrs. Frick, widow of Ernest J. Frick, died November 29, 2001.  Born in Lexington Co., she was a daughter of the late Beauregard and Lottie Black Harmon.  Mrs. Frick resided at 1606 Winchester Avenue for 67 years.  At the time of her death, she had been a resident of Lexington Medical Center, Extended Care for seven years.  She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Golden Years Women's Circle and the Bauknight Sunday School Class.  Surviving are daughters, Lorraine F. Boltin, Betty Nelson both of Columbia; grandchildren, Nancy Kuehne of Las Cruses, N.M., Watson Boltin and wife Terri of Irmo, Larry Nelson Jr., of Pelion, Michael Nelson of Columbia; great grandchildren, Ashley, Jake Boltin, John Nelson.  You are invited to visit and add to the online tribute which has been established to celebrate the life of Mrs. Josephine Harmon Frick at www.AmericanMemorials.com.

*contributed by Cynthia Amick

Bessie Arnold FRICK

Mrs. Bessie Arnold Frick, 79, of Rt. No. 3, Chapin, widow of Lester E. Frick, died Monday morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia.  Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late J. Henry and Anna Rauch Arnold. She was a member of St. Peter's (Pineywoods) Lutheran Church, a Sunday School teacher, a member of the church choir and a member of the LCW.  Surviving are a son, Edgar Frick, of Chapin; four daughters, Mrs. Furman (Mary) Fulmer of Prosperity, Mrs. Cecil (Stella) Wessinger, Mrs. Grady (Martha) Glymph, both of Chapin, and Mrs. Eleanor Rhodes of Vienna, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Amos Posey, Mrs. Theora Holt, both of W. Columbia, and Mrs. Brady Porth of Lexington; five brothers, Arthur Arnold of Chapin, Ernest Arnold of Norfolk, Va., Lloyd Arnold, Virgil Arnold, and Cecil Arnold, all of Lexington; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two foster grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday from St. Peter's (Pineywoods) Lutheran Church with Rev. John Zeigler conducting the services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will remain at McSwain Funeral Home until carried to the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Wessinger, Rte. 3, Chapin Tuesday morning, then placed in the church at 3 p.m. Tuesday.  The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Organ Fund.  Grandsons will be active pallbearers and Church Council will serve as honorary pallbearers.  McSwain Funeral Home in charge.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Bunion V. FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

April 19, 2005

CHAPIN — Services for Bunion V. Frick, 81, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at St. Peter Lutheran Church (Pineywoods), Chapin, with interment to follow in church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charley Frick, Glenn Amick, Jessie Ray Frick, Randy Bundrick, Glenn Wessinger, and Bradley Abrams. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel.  Mr. Frick, widower of Mae B. Frick, whom he was married to for sixty years, died Monday, April 18, 2005. Born in Chapin, he was the son of the late David Leroy and Katie Stoudemire Frick. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where he had served as a council member. He was a retired superintendent and carpenter, an avid fisherman, hunter, baseball player, and farmer. He loved the outdoors.  Mr. Frick is survived by his family that he adored, daughter, Betty Frick Sox (Larry) of Chapin; son, David O. Frick (Nancy F.) of Little Mountain; grandchildren, Amanda Drafts (Randell), DeeDee Anderson (Ray) all of Little Mountain, Chris Sox (Charity) of Chapin; great-grandchildren, Randy and Dave Drafts of Little Mountain, and Caleb Sox of Chapin; sisters, Alline Amick, Doris Meetze, both of Chapin; brother, Maurice Frick of Chapin.  He was preceded in death by his grandson, Patrick Frick; brothers, T.O. and Lynell Frick.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

C. Leon FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC  

August 10, 1991

Services for C. Leon Frick Sr., 66, of 725 St. Peters Church Road, Columbia, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Chapin.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel.  Memorials may be made to the church. Mr. Frick died Friday.  Born in Chapin, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Carrie Lindler Frick.  He retired from Richland County District One schools, and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, a life member of the Lutheran Men's Club and was active with the Boy Scouts.  Surviving are his wife, Catherine Bundrick Frick; sons, Carroll Jr. and Gerald Frick, both of Chapin, and Roger Frick of Prosperity; a daughter, Michelle Frick of Chapin; a brother, Claude Frick of Lexington; and sisters, Mattie Martin of Prosperity and Nellie Stoudemire of Chapin.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Charles "Harold" FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 31, 1993

Charles Frick, educator

Services for Charles "Harold" Frick, 83, of White Rock will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Bethel Lutheran Church.  Caughman-Harman Funeral Home is in charge.  Memorials may be made to the church. Mr. Frick died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1993.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Charles and Eunice Fulmer Frick.  He was a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II and was named an honorary admiral of the fleet for outstanding work at Dahlgren Naval Weapons Laboratory in Virginia.  He graduated from the University of South Carolina and was a retired math professor, having taught at Valparalso University in Indiana, Montana State University, Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia and South Dakota State University of Virginia.  He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.  Surviving are his wife, Bennye Frick; a daughter, Beverly Doty of Elkhart, Ind.; a son, Charles Frick of Mocksville, N.C.; a sister, Edna Kelly of White Rock; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Charles Nicholas FRICK

Lexington, SC

December 13, 1942

C. N. Frick Passes at Hospital in Columbia

C. N. Frick, 60, died at a hospital in Columbia early Sunday morning.  He had been in ill health for about 12 years.  Born Oct. 7, 1882, in the Dutch Fork section of Lexington County, he was the son of the late Abram S. and Barbara Koon Frick.  He was a member of Mount Horeb Lutheran Church from which funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. H. D. Watson, assisted by the Rev. J. Obert Kempson.  Interment followed in teh Mount Horeb Cemetery.  He is survived by his widow and two sons, Charles H. Frick, Fredericksburg, Va, and Alton S. Frick, Chapin; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Frick Kelley, Columbia; three brothers, John A. and Marion K. Frick, both of Chapin and L. F. Frick, Columbia; and three grandchildren.  Active pallbearers were S. J. Cannon, W. E. Fulmer, W. E. Koon, E. A. Frick, J. N. Stoudemire and Wilbur T. Shealy.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

David Leroy FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

April 19, 1985

D. Leroy Frick, 88, of Route 5, Chapin, died Thursday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late David W. and Julia Ann Amanda Lindler Frick. He was a retired construction worker, a veteran of World War I and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Alline Amick and Mrs. Doris Meetze of Chapin; sons, Lionel, Maurice and Bunion Frick of Chapin; a stepson, Thelma Frick of Chapin; sisters, Mrs. Carrie Derrick of Charlotte and Mrs. Georgia Arnold of Chapin; grandchildren; great-graandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Boyd Cook.  Pallbearers will be grandsons.  Memorials may be made to the Hospice Program of Baptist Medical Center.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

David W. FRICK, owner contracting company.

November 1985

David W. Frick, 64, of Route 5, Chapin, died Wednesday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Carrie Lindler Frick. He was owner of David E. Frick Building Contractor Co., and an U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having received the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, a former church councilman and a member of parsonage building committee. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Gladys Lindler Frick, a daughter Mrs. Jim ( Judy ) Pitts of Chapin, a son, Wendell D. Frick of Chapin, sisters, Mrs. Gertie Fulmer and Mrs. Nettie Stoudemire of Chapin and Mrs. Mattie Martin of Prosperity, brothers, Leon Frick of Chapin and Claude Frick of Lexington, and grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church conducted by the Rev. Boyd Cook and the Rev. Randy Derrick. Pallbearers will be James Fulmer, Charles Stoudemire, Curtis Martin, Carroll and Wayne Frick and James Lindler. Memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church of Chapin. The family will receive friends from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. today at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel.

*contributed by Sarah Branham

Eddie V. FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC 

September 19, 1986

BATESBURG - Eddie V. Frick, 38, of Fox Street, died Thursday.  Born in Lexington, he was a son of Leonard G. “Lint” and Mrs. Martell Price Frick.  He was a member of Wittenberg Lutheran Church at Leesville and the Farm Bureau and was active in the Boy Scouts of America and the Shriner’s Hospital of Greenville.  He was owner and operator of Duncans, a division of Frick Enterprises.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Corley Frick; his parents of Leesville; sisters, Mrs. T. A. (Nancy) Jones of Leesville and Mrs. James (Judy) Padgett of Lodge; brothers, Jackie and Leonard G. Frick Jr. of Leesville; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. R. V. (Lillian) Price of Leesville.  Plans will be announced by Charles R. Shealy and Sons Funeral Home.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

E. F. FRICK, Sr.

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

February 23, 1980

Elmer Franklin Frick Sr., 81, of 3309 River Drive, died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center.  Born in Chapin, he was a son of John Adam and Martha Cannon Frick.  He was a charter member of Reformation Lutheran Church and a retired book-keeper with Bearing Distributors.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Blana Fulmer Frick; two daughters, Mrs. William (Theo) Abelmann of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Marion (Martha) Trotti of Atlanta; a son, Elmer F. Frick Jr. of West Columbia; three brothers, H. L. Frick of Tallahassee, Fla., Harvey Frick of Greenwood and the Rev. J. Milton Frick of Lexington; four sisters, Mrs. DeWitt Boland of Little Mountain, Mrs. Clayburn Amick of Leesville, Mrs. Benjamin Cliatt of Columbia and Mrs. A. L. Awtry of West Columbia; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Services will be 3 p.m. today at Reformation Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Stafford L. Swing.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be John, Paul and James Trotti, Kenneth Cliatt and Kenneth and Stanley Frick.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Eleanor Faye FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

July 18, 2003

COLUMBIA - Service for Eleanor Faye Frick, 79, will be held Saturday at 12 o'clock noon at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with burial in Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church Cemetery, Chapin. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina, 5000 Thurmond Mall, Suite 106, Columbia,S.C. 29201. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.  Mrs. Frick, wife of the late Richard W. Frick, died Thursday, July 17, 2003. Born in Chapin, she was the daughter of the late Colie and Ruth Lindler Lowman. A graduate of Chapin High School, she was a homemaker, an avid golfer, member of Columbia Country Club, Ladies Golf Association and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Randall W. and Debbie Frick of Charleston and Micah K. and Pam Frick of Blythewood; daughter, Sharen F. Temple of Columbia; "special" son, Frank Temple of Columbia; brother, Colie J. Lowman, Jr. of Chapin; grandchildren, Stephanie Frender, Shelley Frick, Ryan Frick, and Shanna Temple: great-grandchildren, Madison and Connor; and two nieces and a nephew.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Herman FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

February 16, 1991

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Dr. Herman Luther Frick, 83, died Thursday.  Born in Chapin, S.C., he received degrees from the University of South Carolina and Ohio State.  He began work at Florida State University in 1949 and retired as professor emeritus from the College of Education.  He was chairman of the Florida Committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and consulted in the area of curriculum for schools in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas.  Surviving are a brother, Harvey Frick of Columbia, S.C.; a sister, Inez Cliatt of Columbia; a daughter, Ann Culbertson of Savannah; and a son, H. Douglas Frick of Tallahassee.  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee. Culley’s Funeral Home is in charge.  Memorials may be made to the FSU Foundation, Herman Frick Scholarship.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Homer M. FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

July 28, 1983

Homer M. Frick, 59, of Route 3, Chapin, died Wednesday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Eddie A. and Corrie Koon Frick.  He was a retired employee of Darrick Lumber Co., and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy Ballentine Frick; sisters, Mrs. Brooks

(Masey)Bickley of Chapin, Mrs. Harold (Cleo) Wicker of  Newberry and Mrs. Elma (Lorene) Amick of Cayce; and brothers, Winfred H., Harvey E., and D. H. Frick of Chapin.  Plans will be announced by Caughman-Harman uneral Home, Chapin Chapel.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Horace D. FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

February 11, 1979

Horace D. Frick, 85, of Chapin, died Saturday at Manor Care Nursing Home.  Born in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Jabez and Sara Shealy Frick.  He was a retired farmer, and a member of St. Peter's (Piney Wood) Lutheran Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Olive Gruber and Mrs. Stella Cotney of Joanna, Mrs. Dale Brown of Columbia, Mrs. Frances Hamrick of Hanahan, Mrs. Mozelle McKay of Chapin and Mrs. Evelyn Hawkins of Forest City, N. C.; a foster son, Tony Michau of Chapin; a foster daughter, Mrs. Brenda Mettze of Chapin; two sisters, Mrs. Phrone Martin and Mrs. Cora Slice of Chapin; 15 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at St. Peters Lutheran Church with burial in Newberry Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that those who wish may make memorials to St. Peters (Piney Wood) Lutheran Church.  Whitaker Funeral Home is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Isabella FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

January 27, 2001

CHAPIN - Services for Isabella P. (Miss Isy) Frick, 80, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2001 at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Richard Webber. The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel. Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church Building Fund.  Mrs. Frick, wife of the late Robert L. Frick, died Friday, January 26, 2001. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Travis Pierce and Ida Watts Padget. She was a member of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, WELCA and was a Sunday School teacher. She served as Postmaster of Chapin for 37 years, was a member of the Planning Commission for the Town of Chapin, the Dutch Forkers where she served as an officer and AARP Group and delivered Meals on Wheels. She was a 1940 graduate of Winthrop College and former school teacher.Surviving are her daughter, Janet Frick Bailey, Columbia; son, Robert (Robbie) P. Frick, Chapin; grandson, Don Marsh Martin, Chapin. Mrs. Frick was preceded in death by brothers, W. Pierce Padgett, Gastonia, N.C. and J. Kenneth Padgett.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Jacob Harvey FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

August 23, 1993

GREENWOOD - Services for Jacob Harvey Frick, 87, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Blyth Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the Harvey Frick Memorial Found, care of Newberry College of to the Lowman Home Nursing Center of White Rock.  Mr. Frick, husband of the late Catherine "Kitty" Hackney Frick, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1993.  Born in Chapin, he was a son of the late John A. and Martha Cannon Frick.  He was graduated from Newberry College and received his master's degree from the University of South Carolina.  He retired from the Greenville County public school system and was previously employed by Greenwood Mills and director of training and safety.  He previously served in administration in the Batesburg-Leesville, Pelzer and Graniteville school systems.  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, was a former member of Greenwood Kiwanis Club and the National Retired Teacher's Association. Surviving are daughters, Martha Haigler of Columbia, Anna Snyder of Manchester, N.H., and Sara Russell of Troy; a sister, Inez Cliatt of White Rock; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

James Calvin FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

March 22, 1983

James Calvin Frick, 54, of Route 3, Chapin, died Sunday at Baptist Medical Center.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Eddie A. and Corrie Koon Frick.  He was perations manager of Overnight Transportation Inc., a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Sinclair Lodge No. 154 and an Army veteran of the Korean conflict.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Lathrop Frick; a daughter, Miss Debbie Frick of Chapin; three sisters, Mrs. Brooks (Masey) Bickley of Chapin, Mrs. Harold (Cleo) Wicker of Newberry and Mrs.  Elmer (Lorene) Amick of Cayce; and four brothers, Winfred H., Harvey E., D. H. and Homer Frick of Chapin.  Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Boyd Cook.  Burial will be in Newberry Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers will be nephew. The family suggests that those who wish may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel, is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Josephine Harman FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

November 30, 2001

COLUMBIA - Services for Josephine Harmon Frick will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2001, at the graveside in Elmwood Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Rudy C. Barnes Jr. Visitation will be from 5-7 this evening in Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 1700 Houston, Columbia, SC 29203.  Mrs. Frick, widow of Ernest J. Frick, died November 29, 2001. Born in Lexington Co., she was a daughter of the late Beauregard and Lottie Black Harmon. Mrs. Frick resided at 1606 Winchester Avenue for 67 years. At the time of her death, she had been a resident of Lexington Medical Center, Extended Care for seven years. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Golden Years Women's Circle and the Bauknight Sunday School Class.  Surviving are daughters, Lorraine F. Boltin, Betty Nelson both of Columbia; grandchildren, Nancy Kuehne of Las Cruses, N.M., Watson Boltin and wife Terri of Irmo, Larry Nelson Jr., of Pelion, Michael Nelson of Columbia; great grandchildren, Ashley, Jake Boltin, John Nelson.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Loretta Sease FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

17 May 1963

SPARTANBURG - Mrs. Loretta Jane Sease Frick, 86, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Hallman.  She was a native of Chapin, daughter of the late Andrew Noah and Angela Epting Sease. Survivors include three other daughters, Mrs. Mary McWhirt of Columbia, Mrs. Lila Shealy of Lexington and Mrs. Carolyn Clark of North Charleston; two sons, Ralph S. of North Charleston and N.Z. Frick of Little Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Ava Summer of Chapin, and one brother, N.Z. Sease of Columbia. Funeral plans are incomplete, and will be announced later by McSwain Funeral Home in Newberry.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Mae B. FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

June 14, 2004

CHAPIN - Services for Mae B. Frick, 78, will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Pineywood) with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Dave Tholstrup. Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased.  The family will receive friends Monday, June 14, 2004 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Help Fund.  Mrs. Frick died Saturday, June 12, 2004.  Born in Chapin, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jessie O. and Lillie Mae Bush Bundrick. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.  Surviving are her husband Bunion V. Frick of Chapin; daughter, Betty Frick (Larry) Sox of Chapin; son, David O. (Nancy F.) Frick of Little Mountain; grandchildren, Amanda (Randell) Drafts of Little Mountain; DeeDee (Ray) Anderson of Little Mountain and Chris (Charity) Sox of Chapin; great-grandchildren, Randy and Dave Drafts of Little Mountain and Caleb Sox of Chapin; sisters, Thelma Powell of Lexington; Rachel Wessinger of Irmo and Dorothy Abrams of Prosperity and brothers, Robert Bundrick of Hickory Grove; Cecil Bundrick and Jimmy Bundrick, both of Chapin. Mrs. Frick was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick Frick and brothers, Daniel and Russell Bundrick.

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Ralph Sease FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

March 3, 1988

NORTH CHARLESTON - Ralph S. Frick, 79, died Tursday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Jacob W. and Mrs. Loretta Jane Sease Frick.  He was a retired administrative assistant with Charleston Naval Shipyard production department.  He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the American Association of Retired Employees and Hammerton Lodge No. 332.  He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church of Charleston, serving as financial secretary for 16 years and as a church councilman.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Harriet Sites Frick; sisters, Mrs. Lila F. Shealy and Mrs. Janet F. Hallman of Lexington, Mrs. Mary F. McWhrt of Columbia and Mrs. Carolyn F. Clark of North Charleston; a brother, N. Z. Frick of Little Mountain; and nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Advent Lutheran Church, with burial in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Advent Lutheran Church elevator fund.  J. Henry Stuhr Inc., North Area Chapel, is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

Roy FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

May 21, 1987

Lexington native Roy Frick, active in church, education

SPARTANBURG - Roy Kinard Frick, 88, died Thursday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Paul Melanchton and Minnie Alice Eargle Frick.  He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where he was a former member of the church council, was former church treasurer and delegate to the church senate and former Sunday school suerintendent and teacher.  He was also a former member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club.  He was a graduate of Newberry College and was a former employee of CN&L and Southern railroads. He was a former Chapin school system trustee and the former owner and operator of Palmetto State Hatchery in cooperation   with Spartan Grain and Mill Co.  After his retirement, he was emplyed at Wofford College and the YMCA. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Viola Kimble Frick; sons, Dr. Thornwill J. Frick of Spartanburg and Dr. Roy K. Frick of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Robert A. Frick of Rock Hill; and sisters, Mrs. Blanche Riser of Spartanburg and Mrs. Pearl Gnann of Waynesboro, Ga. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church building fund. Bobo Funeral Home is in charge.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

William Drayton FRICK

William Drayton Frick was born Dec. 3. 1833, and departed this life Oct. 11, 1901; aged 67 years, 10 months, and 8 days.  He was planted in Christ by baptism in infancy, and at mature age was confirmed a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church, Lexington County, S. C., in which connection he remained until death.  On Feb. 6, 1862, he was married to Miss Nancy Louisa Boland, to whom have been born 8 children, one of whom has been called into rest.  Brother Frick was of a pleasant and unassuming disposition, ever hopeful that those who put their trust in the Lord shall be saved.  His place as a husband, as a father, and as a neighbor will know him no more upon earth, but his memory still lives in the hearts of those whom he had endeared to himself.  He leaves to mourn his departure a devoted wife, 7 children, 5 grandchildren, and a large number of relatives and friends.  Funeral services were conducted by his pastor on Sunday morning, the 13th, and his remains laid to rest in the family burying ground in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends

*contributed by Siegbert Frick

Winfred H. FRICK

The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC

July 4, 1985

Winfred H. Frick, furniture maker

Winfred H. Frick, 78, of Route 3, Chapin, died Wednesday.  Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Eddie and Corrie Koon Frick.  He was owner of E. A. Frick and Sons Co., where he was a furniture maker.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and a former member of the church council.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ruth Stoudemire Frick; brothers, Harvey E. and D. H. Frick of Chapin; and sister, Mrs. Masey Bickley of Chapin, Mrs. Cloe Wicker of Newberry and Lorene Amick of Cayce.  Services will be held at 11 a. m. Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Boyd Cook.  Pallbearers will be Joe and Benny G. Frick, Jimmy and Ray Stoudemire, Heyward Bickley and Robert Wicker.  Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel.

*contributed by Vickie Ellisor

James R. FRYE

Chronicle Independent (Camden, SC)

December 4, 1979

James R. Frye, 60, died Saturday at Kershaw County Memorial Hospital.  Born in Lexington County, he was a retired Dupont employee and a Navy veteran.  He is survived by his widow , Mrs. Sarah Kelly of Camden, two daughters, Mrs. Linda Lynch of Lugoff and Mrs. Phyllis Hough of Camden; his mother. Mrs. Mattie Frye; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Clark of Lexington, and Mrs. Jackie Stallings of Columbia; and two grandchildren.  Funeral services are 3P.M. today at Southside Baptist Church, with burial in Quaker Cemetery. The Rev. Lawrence LaBoone will officiate.  Kornegay Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Frye was also the son of the late Preston Frye.

*contributed by Sherry Massengale

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