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

KENDALL GARLAND

DARLINGTON — Funeral services for Thomas Kendall Garland, 58, were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at First Baptist Church with interment following in Grove Hill cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Mr. Garland died Saturday, Feb. 5. He was born in Darlington County, son of the late Melvin and Lila Gardner Garland. He was a 1965 graduate of St. John's High School and retired after 32 years with DuPont.

He was the first president of the PTA at Brunson—Dargan Junior High School and was on the Darlington County Library Board that helped establish the new library. He was an avid historian and lover of music and literature. Mr. Garland was a member of First Baptist Church and its choir.

Surviving are his wife, Iris Bunny W. Garland of Darlington; daughter, Ramona (Ray) Fratus also of Darlington; son, Ken (Cathy) Garland of Florence; four grandchildren, Thomas Fratus, Joshua Fratus, Baker Garland and Trey Thomas Kendall Garland III; mother—in—law, Inez Walters of Darlington.

Mr. Garland was preceded in death by sisters, Jeannine Marsh and Barbara June Garland.

Memorials are suggested to Darlington Free Medical Clinic, 203 Grove St., Darlington, SC, 29532.

ROCK TRUETT JR.

Funeral services for T. E. Rock Truett Jr., 78, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins officiated with burial in Magnolia cemetery, directed by Brown—Pennington—Atkins Funeral Home.Ê Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 213 W. Home Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550 or American Heart Association BTC 009, 181 E. Evans St., Suite 206, Florence, SC 29506.

Mr. Truett died Friday, Feb. 4. Born in Florence County, he was a son of the late T. E. Truett Sr. and the late Mildred Graham Truett Hughes. Following his 1944 graduation from Hartsville High School, he entered the Army. He completed basic training in Florida, was stationed in Germany and France for two years and discharged as a sergeant. Upon his return to the states, he attended Wake Forest University and was graduated from Coker College in 1951 with a B.S. in biology. He was employed by the Coker Pedigreed Seed Co. in Hartsville, International Minerals and Chemical Company as plant manager and retired as an employee of the state of South Carolina.

Mr. Truett was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Hartsville Masonic Lodge No. 173 and a lifetime member of the VFW.

Surviving are his wife, Jane Woodward Truett of Hartsville; sons and daughters—in—law, T. E. Stoney and Valerie Anderson Truett III of Cayce, Leslie Woodward Chip and Jill Reh Truett of Lexington; daughter, Theresa Truett of Hartsville; grandson, Tom Truett of Lexington, SC.

ROBERT McCLATCHEY

Robert Lee McClatchey, 54, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. Private graveside services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late Robert Emmett and Leona Thomas McClatchey. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge and was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict.

Surviving is his son, Bobby McClatchey of Hartsville. He was preceded in death by his son, David Bradley McClatchey.

RAMONA HATCHELL

DARLINGTON — Graveside funeral services for Ramona Stokes Hatchell, 76, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Grove Hill cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hatchell died at her home, Wednesday, Feb. 2. She was born in Lee County, daughter of the late George Walter and Ida Mae Houser Stokes. She was a retired secretary with Atlantic Coast Line and had worked as a waitress at Rock's Truck Stop. She was Baptist in faith.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna (David) Mahn of Florence, and son, John Burnett (Kris) Hatchell Jr. of Everett, Wash.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Hatchell, Kimberly Hatchell, David D. J. Mahn and Allison Marie Mahn; one sister, Margie (George) Morris of Florence; one brother, George Ellison (Laura) Stokes of Louisville, Ky.; and special friends, Lib Staton, Nell Lambert and Florrie Matthews.

Mrs. Hatchell was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Kaye Hatchell.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the March of Dimes or charity of one's choice.

W. B. MORRELL

Funeral services for W. B. Buddy Morrell, 71, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 9, 2005, at the Brown—Pennington—Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Bob Cline will officiate with burial in Magnolia cemetery.ÊThe family will receive friends at the residence, 215 Pecan Dr. Memorials may be made to the Lake Marion Baptist Church State Missions, 1182 Scott Lake Rd., Summerton, SC 29148.

Mr. Morrell died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. Born in Darlington County, he was a son of the late Robert Albert and Grayce Bryant Morrell. He graduated from Hartsville High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He was one of the best football players to play at Hartsville High and was MVP in the Regional All—Star game. He was owner and operator of Pageland Manufacturing and was a member of Hartsville Masonic Lodge No. 173. He was a member of Lake Marion Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and deacon.

Surviving are his wife, Beth Thomas Morrell of Hartsville; daughter and son—in—law, Vickie and Chip Tinsley of Hartsville; son and daughter—in—law, Kyle and Laurie Morrell of Cheraw; brothers and sister—in—law, Robert and Carroll Morrell of Lincolnton, N.C., Gary Morrell of Hartsville; granddaughter and spouse, Jennifer and Johnny Sanders of Hartsville; grandsons, Kaleb Morrell and Jacob Morrel, both of Cheraw; great—grandchild, Kinsey Sanders of Hartsville; special aunt and cousin.

ANTHONY REBAR

Memorial services for Frederick Anthony Rebar, 46, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 at Middendorf Baptist Church. The Rev. Ed Griggs will officiate and Brown—Pennington—Atkins Funeral Home is in charge. Memorials may be made to Middendorf Baptist Church, 2202 Middendorf Church Rd., Hartsville, SC 29550.

Mr. Rebar died Sunday, Feb. 6. Born in New Orleans, La., he was the son of Nathalie Ann Ruiz—Pullens and the late Frederick Anthony Rebar II.

Surviving are his daughters and son—in—law, Brandy Rebar, Leslie and Eric Tolson, all of Hartsville; a grandson, Ace Tolson; foster parents, Major and Eloise Bullard of Hartsville; bothers, John Rebar and Stanely Rebar of San Francisco, Calif., Ronald Matuska of Utah; and asister, Angela Roy of New Orleans, La.

ROBERT HAMMONDS SR.
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Hammonds Sr. were held on Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery directed by Hines Funeral Home Inc. The Rev. Frederick Yebuah, pastor of Wesley Chapel, officiated.

Mr. Hammonds was born Jan. 26, 1921, to the late Ezekiel and Nassie Kelley Hammonds. He was the fifth of nine children. He was predeceased by five of his siblings. During the time he was growing up, black children attended schools organized and located in churches. He attended Wesley Chapel School where his family also attended church. In January of 1943, he left home and joined the United States Army and served his country honorably for three years. It was during this time that he met and later married the former Johnnie Mae McGruder. They were united in marriage in 1946. To this union, seven children were born.

Mr. Hammonds worked as a truck driver at the Oil Mill in Darlington until his retirement. He traveled mostly in the states of Georgia and North and South Carolina.

On Jan. 30, 1981, Johnnie Mae, Mr. Hammonds - wife of 31 years, died. He continued to live his life as a single man, cooking, washing clothes, cleaning, grocery shopping, planting gardens, hunting, fishing and going to softball games. He continued to faithfully worship at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee for a number of years until his health began to decline. Mr. Hammonds openly and freely expressed his love and devotion to the Lord.

Cherishing his memory are seven children who love him dearly, LaMaris (Curtis) Eagleton, Yvette Pierce both of Florence, Veronica Hammonds of College Park, Ga., Robert (Freda) Hammonds of Durham, N.C., Chippetta Hammonds of Charlotte, N.C., CWO2 Nimrod (Lorraine) Hammonds of Leesburg, Ga., and Sonya Hammonds of Charleston; one brother, Charles (Doris) Hammonds of Darlington; two sisters, Julia (Robert) Ingram of Los Angeles, Calif., and Katie Foster of White Plains, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Lealer Hammonds; one aunt, Mary Kelley; 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; his dear cousins; other relatives and friends and his hunting companions and friends of many years, Charlie and Joe Plummer. He is also leaving behind a very dear and devoted companion, Modisteen Mack of Darlington.

KATHERINE BRUNSON
DARLINGTON - Funeral services for Katherine -Cappy - Quattlebaum Brunson, 89, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 7, 2005, at Trinity United Methodist Church with interment following in Grove Hill cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Mrs. Brunson died at her home Monday, Dec. 5. She was born in Conway, daughter of the late Paul and Sue Martin Quattlebaum. She was married to the late James Phinney -J. P. - Brunson Jr. Mrs. Brunson attended Queens College and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in architecture and art. She was an honorary member of Darlington Fireman Rescue Squad and a member of the Pilot Club. She was den mother for the cub scouts for years. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Mrs. Brunson was a member of the Lawson-Ward Circle, the Women of the Church and for many years had worked with the children in the nursery.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, James P. (Linda) Brunson III of Darlington and Charles Paul (Dianna) Brunson of Little River; grandson, James P. Brunson IV of Darlington; and step-grandchildren, Charlie Knotts and Deanna Byrd.

Mrs. Brunson was preceded in death by an infant son, Danny.

Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Building, PO Box 16, Darlington, SC 29540.

META ROBERTSON
Graveside services for Armeta -Meta - Tyner Robertson, 87, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Magnolia cemetery with the Rev. Tony Hemphill officiating, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kalmia Gardens, 1624 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville SC 29550.

Mrs. Robertson, widow of Eugene Robertson, died Friday, Dec. 2. Born in Hartsville, she was a daughter of the late Aaron -Shy - and Elmer Rogers Tyner. She was a member of West Hartsville Baptist Church and was retired from Sonoco Products Co.

Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth -B. J. - and Joseph Coughlin of Marietta, Ga., Bridget and Peter Beck of E. Haddam, Conn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

DORIS W. LISTER
Funeral services Doris Watford Lister, 80, were held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend David Surrett officiating. Burial was in Magnolia cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Wesley Church Building Fund, the Vera King Watford Scholarship Fund at Coker College, or a recipient of your choice.

Mrs. Lister died Saturday, Dec. 3, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Hartsville, she was the daughter of the late Vera King and Lucas F. Watford. A faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mrs. Lister was an active member of the choir, the Sowell-McIntosh Sunday School Class, and the Rosa Lee Circle. She also had a strong interest in mission work both locally and statewide. She has served as a member of the Pilot Club, People to People, the Soup Kitchen, and Guardian ad Litem. A graduate of Greenville School of Nursing, she continued her studies at Peabody College, as well as the universities of Minnesota, Harvard and Boston where she did doctoral work in psychiatric nursing. Prior to joining the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing, she served on the faculties of the University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina. Mrs. Lister moved back to Hartsville upon her retirement in 1990.

She was predeceased by brothers, Furman, Ralph and Thomas Watford; sister, Miriam Watford Harvin.

Surviving siblings are sisters, Sara Francis Watford Hoffmeyer of Dalton, Ga., Connie Watford Ellis of Mullins, and brother, J. Dan Watford Sr. of Hartsville. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.

REX W. GIBSON
Funeral services for Rex Washington Gibson, 100, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Randy Gulledge officiated with burial in Westview Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Faith Baptist Church, 231 Faith Rd., Hartsville, SC 29550.

Mr. Gibson, widower of Anna Bell Lafferty Gibson, died Saturday, Dec. 3. Born in Darlington County, he was a son of the late Hosea Crawford and Ennie Gandy Gibson. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was retired from farming.

Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Travis and Sara Gibson of Hartsville; Lynwood and Barbara Gibson of Columbia; sister, Penny Smith of Bishopville; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

DOROTHY OWEN
LAMAR - Funeral services for Dorothy Owen, 88, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at First Church of Nazarene with burial to follow at Skyway Memorial Gardens, Ellenton, Fla., directed by Brown Funeral Home In Bradenton, Fla. Local arrangements were handled by Belk Funeral Home, Lamar.

Mrs. Owen, widow of Francis E. Owen, died Thursday, Dec. 1. She was born May 10, 1917, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest K. Shickle and Clara Findley Shickle. She was a graduate of Martinsburg (W.Va.) and received a registered nurse -s degree from West Baltimore General Hospital School of Nursing.

Mrs. Owen was a loyal Christian and a dedicated wife, mother and nurse, noted for her kind and gentle nature. As a member of the First Nazarene Church of Bradenton, she was active in the choir, the -Living Christmas Tree, - teaching and the Women -s Ministry.

Mrs. Owen is survived by her son, David B. Owen of Tropicana Products, Bradenton; two daughters, Lynda O. Cole of Bradenton, Fla., Susan O . (Perry) Bell of Lamar; grandchildren, Christopher P. (Amy) Bell and Bryant Bell, all of Lamar; great-grandchild Brent Bell of Lamar; and foster grandchildren, Cassidy and McKayla of Bradenton; a brother, Robert (Dot) Shickle of Hedgeville, W. Va, and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband and brothers, Donald and Harold Shickle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Church Of the Nazarene, 1616 59th Street W., Bradenton, FL 34209 or Lamar United Methodist Church, PO Box 555, Lamar, SC 29069.

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