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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

RICHARD M. SAMIEC
Richard Michael Samiec, 76, of Southwest Ranches, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, in Hartsville following a struggle with cancer. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., he was the son of the late Michael and Maryanna Samiec. A South Florida resident since 1958, he was a customer service representative for Capital Airlines, United Airlines and Eastern Airlines at both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luanna, and sisters Helen, Veronica and Pauline.

His survivors include daughters, Lynn (Jim) Philips of Lancaster, Paula (Greg) Bailey, Hartsville; his sister, Francis Lung, Clearwater, Fla.; a brother, Wallace Samiec of San Mateo, Calif.; seven nephews; five nieces; one granddaughter; one step-grandson; two step-grandaughters.

DENNY HAMMOND JR.
A memorial service for Clyde Denton 'Denny' Hammond Jr., 60, were conducted by the Rev. Kendall Williams in the Chapel of Belk Funeral Home on Thursday, July 6, 2006, at 11 a.m.

Mr. Hammond died Tuesday, July 4, at his residence. He was born in Florence County, son of the late Clyde Denton and Maude Elizabeth Doughty Hammond. He was formerly employed by Sonoco and was the owner and operator of Hammonds Commercial Refrigeration Service. Denny was an active member and supporter of AA for over 18 years and enjoyed spending time on the water, especially while fishing. Mr. Hammond was a member of Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Sarah O'Neal Teal Hammond of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Dede and Stanford Hanna of Darlington; a granddaughter, Sara Ellen Hanna; a brother, George (Patty) Hammond of Florence; a sister, Pat Melton of Darlington; two step-daughters and a son-in law, Billie T. and Ben Roling of Florence and Shannon Teal of Charlotte, N.C.; a step-grandson, Blake Teal of Charlotte, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Granny Esma, and a loving friend and companion, Lyn Ham of Hartsville.

Memorials may be made to United Hospice, 609 S. Coit St., Florence, SC 29501 or New Providence Baptist Church, 1884 Antioch Rd, Hartsville, SC 29550.

MARY G. GILBERT
KINGSTREE - Funeral services for Mary Grace Alexander Gilbert, 79, were held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006, in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at 3 p.m.in Hebron Methodist cemetery in McBee.

Mrs. Gilbert, widow of Woodrow Wilson Gilbert, died Monday, June 26, at her residence. She was born May 25, 1927, in Patrick, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Nellie Florence Wilkerson Alexander. She was educated in Chesterfield County schools and retired as laundry manager of Orangeburg Regional Hospital. Mrs. Gilbert was a member of Kingstree First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brothers, Claude, Willie, Roosevelt and LeRoy Alexander, and a great-granddaughter, Mary Gray Reames.

Surviving are her daughter, Linda Frances G. (Chuck) Hylton of Kingstree; a sister, Helen A. Tuttle of Moncks Corner; three brothers, James Coleman Alexander, John F. Alexander, both of Hartsville, and Thomas Keith Alexander of Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren, J. Brandon Hylton of Florence and Brittany H. Reames of Williamsburg, Va., and great-grandchildren, Anna Kayne Reames, Margaret Grace Reames and Elizabeth Frances Reames all of Williamsburg, Va.

Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, 400 N. Academy St., Kingstree, SC 29556.

RUBY GORDON
Graveside services for Ruby Jacqueline Gainey Gordon, 84, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Beasley cemetery. with the Rev. Ed Griggs officiating, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gordon, widow of Duke Gordan, died Monday, June 26. Born in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the late E. V. and Margaret Ann Gainey Gainey.

Surviving are her daughters, Jet Orr Collins and Joyce Lemay, both of Columbia; grandsons and spouses, Steven and Donna Orr, James and Rhonda Orr; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leroy Gainey, Ashton Gainey, Jerome Gainey; sisters, Eula Hendrix, Avery Truett, Teddie Culpepper, Nora Bell Talbert, Beulah Beasley, Lula Beasley and Geneva Gainey.

MARTY W. MINCEY
Funeral services for Marty Wayne Mincey, 40, will be held at 3 p.m. today, June 30, 2006, at Lakeview Baptist Church.

The Revs. Charles Boswell and Sammy Ward will officiate, and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is in charge.

The family will receive friends following the service in the Family Life Center. Memorials may be made to the Marty Mincey Fund, c/o First Citizens, 208 W. Home Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550.

Mr. Mincey died Tuesday, June 27. Born in Loris, he was a son of Patricia Ann Elvis Rein and David Rein and Clifton Mincey Jr. He was a 1985 graduate of Loris High School and received a BS degree in Civil Engineering and a BS degree in business from Francis Marion University. He was a business owner and known throughout the Hartsville Community. He was a very active parent in the Hartsville Northern Baseball League and served as a board member from 1995-2002. One of Coach Marty's proudest accomplishments and honors was serving as assistant manager in 1999 and manager in 2000 when the Hartsville Northern became the South Carolina Dixie Youth state champions. He will always be known as a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and coach.

Surviving are his wife, Leslie Owens Mincey of Hartsville; sons, Patrick Mincey, Cody Mincey and Tristin Mincey, all of Hartsville; parents, Patricia and David Rein of Hanahan; father, Clifton Mincey of Loris; and sister, Brandy Rein of Hanahan.

INFANT Zy'KIRA CARROWAY
Funeral services for infant Zy'kira Sha'lik Carroway were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Harold L. & Dorothy J. Young Memorial Chapel. Burial followed services in Greenlawn cemetery, directed by Young & Young Funeral Home of Hartsville.

Zy'Kira died Thursday, June 22. She was born in Darlington County, the infant daughter of Margie Carroway and Ricky Mathis.

Surviving are her mother, Margie Carroway of Hartsville; her father, Ricky Mathis of Miami, Fla.; a special aunt and guardian, Tammie Lisa Dixon of Hartsville; a maternal grandfather, Rufus Cherry of Hartsville; two brothers, Mikhail Robinson and Dontrell Robinson, both of Hartsville; a host of many aunts, uncles and other close relative and friends.

JAKE HOFFMAN
Funeral services for William Jacob 'Jake' Hoffman, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. today, June 28, 2006, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Charles Boswell and Steve Henson will officiate, with burial in Elim United Methodist Church cemetery, Oates.

Memorials may be made to the Lakeview Baptist Church Debt Retirement, 202 Lakeview Blvd., Hartsville, SC 29550, or McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506.

Mr. Hoffman died Monday, June 26. Born in Darlington, he was a son of the late Boland and Nancy Odom Hoffman. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and the Higher Ground Sunday School Class. He grew up in the Oates Community before serving his country in the Korean War 1951 - 1953. He served in the United States Army, Company H, 7th Division, 17th Infantry. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, the Korean Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Medal. He was injured on the front lines and recovered in the military hospital in Osaka, Japan. He also served in the Merchant Marines for 14 years.

Surviving are his wife, Eunice Privette Gainey Hoffman of Hartsville; stepson, Ellis Gainey of Hartsville; stepdaughters, Bonnie Logwood, Terry Hinson, both of Hartsville, and Karen Auburger of Steele, Mo.; sister, Mildred H. Marshall of Hartsville; brother and sister-in-law, B. A. and Doris Hoffman of Hartsville.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lois Evans, Carolyn Miller and Ethel Brown, and by his brother, Jimmy Hoffman.

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CECIL W. CHANDLER SR.
DARLINGTON - Funeral services for Cecil W. Chandler Sr., 78, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006, in the Chapel of Belk Funeral Home with interment following in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Mr. Chandler died Thursday, June 22, in a local hospital. He was born in Darlington, son of the late Dan and Hattie Suggs Chandler. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and then went to work for Sonoco, where he retired after 40 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Sonoco Old Timers Club and Brockington Hunt Club. Mr. Chandler was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Suggs Chandler of the home; two sons, Cecil (Debra) Chandler of Surfside Beach, Mike (Tracey) Chandler of Columbia; two daughters, Debbie Baker, Angie Chandler, both of Darlington; four grandchildren, Jeff Chandler, Michael Chandler, Monica Chandler and Dale Baker; and an aunt, Hazel Rose.

Mr. Chandler was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Chandler, and a sister, Winnie Chandler.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1941 Savage RD, Suite 200-A Charleston, SC 29407-4789

RUBY GORDAN
Graveside services for Ruby Jacqueline Gainey Gordan, 84, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Beasley cemetery. The Rev. Ed Griggs will officiate, and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is in charge. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 29, following the service at the residence of Mrs. Dot Beasley, 3025 Ousleydale Road, Hartsville.

Mrs. Gordan, widow of Duke Gordan, died Monday, June 26. Born in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the late E. V. and Margaret Ann Gainey Gainey.

Surviving are her daughters, Jet Orr Collins and Joyce Lemay, both of Columbia; grandsons and spouses, Steven and Donna Orr, James and Rhonda Orr; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leroy Gainey, Ashton Gainey, Jerome Gainey; sisters, Eula Hendrix, Avery Truett, Teddie Culpepper, Nora Bell Talbert, Beulah Beasley, Lula Beasley and Geneva Gainey.

JOANNE McKAY
Services for Joanne Beasley McKay, 67, will be Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be this evening, June 28, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home.

Mrs. McKay who died June 27, was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Sam and Annie Mixon Beasley. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Larry A. McKay Sr.; son, Larry A. McKay Jr.; sisters, Corine Hatchell, Azalie Geise, Julie Tyner, Annie Marie Smothers; brothers, Samuel J. (Bud) Beasley, Johnny and David Beasley, all of Hartsville; granddaughter, Alexis Paige McKay of Chesterfield. She was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Winburn, Letha Amerson and Elaine Smothers.

LENNY F. WOODS
Funeral services for Lenny Floyd Woods, 49, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Young & Young Funeral Home.

Mr. Woods died Friday, June 9. He was born in New York, a son of Leonard and Johnnie Mae Arthur Woods. He received his education in the public schools in the area and was a member of Park Street Church of Christ in Columbia.

Surviving other than his parents of Hartsville and Queens, N.Y., are a sister, Genevieve Woods of Columbia; a maternal grandmother, Lillie Mae Arthur of Lydia; seven aunts, five uncles; and a host of other close relatives and friends.

LOUIS 'MAC' GRIGGS
Funeral services for Louis McIver 'Mac' Griggs, 65, were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Griggs officiating with burial in Westview Memorial Park cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.

Mr. Griggs died Saturday, June 24. Born in Darlington, he was a son of the late Monroe and Louise Hall Griggs. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Marines and was employed with Badcock Furniture.

Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Terese and Derrick Riley of Hartsville, Crystal and Troy Bivens of Gaston, Donna and Jeffery Shaw of Gilbert; brothers, Purvis Griggs of Lynn, Mass., Alton Griggs of Hartsville; grandchildren, Keith Freeman, Victoria Riley, Savanna Bivens, Chelsey Bivens, Laityn Shaw, Dustin Shaw, Ryan Shaw, Jeff Shaw. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harley Griggs.

FRANK WINDHAM
LAMAR - Funeral services for Frank Windham, 91, were held 5 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006, in the Lamar Chapel of Belk Funeral Home, with interment in Lamar Memorial cemetery.

Mr. Windham died at his home, Friday, June 23. He was born in Darlington County, son of the late Ollie and Fannie Sutton Windham. He was married to the late Elizabeth Reynolds Windham. Mr. Windham had retired from the Darlington County School District and attended Lamar Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed visiting with all his friends around Lamar.

Surviving are one son, Kenneth (Charmaine) Windham of Corpus Christi, Texas, and one daughter, Frances W. (Jeryl) Best of Lydia; grandchildren, Sue (George) Tomlinson, Tommy Grooms, Kem (Earl) Stokes, Pam (James) Flowers, Jerri Best, Tammy (Monty) Nichols, Dawn (John) Heinaman, Darlene (Mark) Yaklin, Holly (Cole) Courts; 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Windham was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty W. Grooms.

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