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

Tula P. Mize
born: Saturday, October 22, 1921
Died: Friday, December 15, 2006
LUGOFF - Graveside service for Tula P. Mize, 85, will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Lugoff First Baptist Church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rosewood Baptist Church, 2917 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29205. Powers Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Mize, wife of the late Woodson Mize, died Friday, December 15, 2006. born in Belmont, Miss., she was the daughter of the late George and Mattie Huskins Pruett. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed needlepoint and reading.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jack Turner of Lugoff; and grandchildren, Mitchell Turner, Brad Turner and his wife, Tammy, and Ashley Turner.

Gary Robert Knafelc
born: Wednesday, August 02, 1944
Died: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
ELGIN - Funeral service with military honors for Gary R. Knafelc, Sr., 62, will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church with to burial follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Union Baptist Gym Building Fund.
Mr. Knafelc died Wednesday, December 13, 2006. born in Syracuse, N.Y., he was the son of the late Josephine Knafelc. He retired from the United States Army and served during Vietnam. He was a warehouse supervisor for Capital Wine and Beverage. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Jane E. Knafelc; sons, Gary R. Knafelc, Jr., and his wife, Susan of Columbia, and Steven J. Knafelc and his wife, Shannon of Elgin; brothers, Dick Knafelc of Syracuse, N.Y., and Frank Knafelc of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Pauline of Okla., Josephine of Middleburg, N.Y., Gail, Linda, Carol, and Betty all of Syracuse, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Cody Wilson, William Knafelc, and Abby Knafelc. He was predeceased by a brother, Jerry Knafelc.

Judith J. Paciulan
born: Tuesday, May 04, 1954
Died: Saturday, December 09, 2006
CAMDEN - Funeral Mass for Judith J. Paciulan, 52, will be celebrated Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Farewell Prayers and Final Commendation will be in Quaker cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to Walter M. Crow Animal Shelter.
Ms. Paciulan died Saturday, December 09, 2006. born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Stanley John and Sarah Rebecca Sandberg Paciulan. She was a nurse and worked for Sentinel OB/GYN. She was a former member of the Pilot Club of Camden and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Ms. Paciulan enjoyed cooking and traveling. She loved her family and her pets Button and Holly.
She is survived by her son, Brian John Tolbert of Camden; daughter, Brittany Joanne Tolbert of Camden; sisters, Vicki Sloan and her husband, Mike of Chapin, and Karen Paciulan of Camden; stepmother, Julia Paciulan of Sumter; niece, Becky H. Wilmes of Irmo; and a nephew, Jeff Herring of Columbia.

Jo Reynolds
born: Sunday, June 30, 1946
Died: Tuesday, December 05, 2006
ELGIN - A memorial service for Jo Reynolds, 60, will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to Andrew Womack Ministries International, P.O. Box 3333, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80934-3333.
Mrs. Reynolds died Tuesday, December 05, 2006. born in Boise, Idaho, she was the daughter of Earl G. Rice and Janina P. Rice. She served in the United States Navy and is a graduate of Charis Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colo. She worked for Master Craft Industries for 20 years and was currently employed with Bagnal & Carroll Real Estate.
She was an awesome woman of God and attended the Living Stones Worship Center.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Charles W. Reynolds; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan Earl and Laura Reynolds of Lexington, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Lynn and John Phelan of Summerville; mother and father of Gerald, Missouri; sisters, Carol Knox of St. Louis, Missouri, and Beth Rice and her husband, Dan Mroz of Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Earl Rice, Jr. of Dittmar, Missouri; grandchildren, Cameron, Andrew, Matthew, Jacob, Lydia, George, and Suzie; and a great-grandchild.

William Kelly
born: Wednesday, September 15, 1937
Died: Saturday, November 25, 2006
KERSHAW - Funeral Service for William Kelly, 69, will be held Monday at 11am at DeKalb Baptist Church with burial to follow in Refuge Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 pm at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to the Wateree Animal Hospital Caring Hearts and Caring Hands, 500 York Street, Camden, S.C. 29020.
Mr. Kelly died Saturday, November 25, 2006. born in Camden, he was the son of the late George Haney “ Cap” Kelly and Zett Sheorn Kelly. He was a carpenter which he also enjoyed as a hobby. He enjoyed raising Game Roosters and taking care of his dog Ben. He attended DeKalb Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Lonell Anderson Kelly; son, Billy Kelly and his girlfriend, Elisa “Frog” Austin of Kershaw; daughter and son-in-law Patty and Francois Truesdale of Camden; brothers, Joe Kelly of Bishopville, J.B. Kelly of Kershaw, Carrol Kelly and his wife, Anita of Kershaw, and Purvis Kelly; sister, Fleta Jackson of Camden; grandchildren, Billy Joe Kelly, Dennis Kelly, Kelly Truesdale, and Adrian Horton; great-grandchildren, Bryson and Tara Kelly; and his loyal companion, “Ben”. He was predeceased by his brothers, Willard and Larry Kelly.

Danica Bair Gross
born: Sunday, July 23, 1978
Died: Monday, November 20, 2006
CAMDEN - Graveside service for Danica Bair Gross, 28, will be held Friday at 2:00 pm in Pleasant Hill cemetery, Heath Springs. The family will receive friends Wednesday 4-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Laken Gross College Fund at Wachovia Bank in Camden or Sandhills Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 291239, Columbia, S.C. 29229.
Mrs. Gross, died Monday, Novemeber 20, 2006. born in Orangeburg, she was the daughter of Jean Barrett Bair and the late Charles Henry Bair. She was a 1996 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and received her Associates Degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Sandhills Community Church where she was part of the church Praise Team.
Surviving are her husband of 9 years, Mike Gross; daughter, Laken Gross (5); mother of Heath Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Mike Simpson of Cassatt; nephew, Andrew Louis of Cassatt; and niece, Shania Simpson of Cassatt.

Gordon W. Markham
born: Monday, July 30, 1934
Died: Sunday, May 13, 2007
ELGIN - Funeral service with military honors for Gordon Wade Markham, 72, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Mr. Markham died Sunday, May 13, 2007. born in Elizabeth City, N.C., he was a son of the late James S. and Matilda Bateman Markham. He retired from the United States Army and received his associate degree in criminal justice from Midlands Technical College. An avid NASCAR fan, he enjoyed woodworking and traveling. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the IGA Bojangles Coffee Club.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen Markham; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline M. and Kenny Blair of Elgin; grandson, Christopher Blair and his wife, Patricia of Columbia; granddaughter, Kimberly M. Blair of Elgin; sister, Alice Chambers of Elizabeth City, N.C.; sister-in-law, Eloise Ross of Elgin; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved cats, T-Bug and T-Tom.

Arlene Swails
born: Monday, June 06, 1949
Died: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
LUGOFF - Funeral service for Elizabeth Arlene Swails, 57, will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 647 Lachicotte Road, Lugoff, S.C. 29078 or Hospice of Kershaw County, 2001 West DeKalb Street, Camden S.C. 29020.
Mrs. Swails died Wednesday, May 09, 2007. born in Wadesboro, N.C., she was a daughter of Guy Webb Ratliff and Gladys Williamson Ratliff. A graduate of Wadesboro High School, she retired from First Palmetto Bank, Lugoff Branch. She loved caring for her grandchildren and enjoyed scrape booking and gardening.
She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church where she taught first and second grade Sunday school and was a member of the choir.
Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Roy E. Swails; mother and father of Wadesboro, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Paula Swails of Lugoff, and Derick and Michelle Swails of Lugoff; brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Cindy Ratliff of Wadesboro, N.C.; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Johnny Martin of Wadesboro, N.C.; and grandchildren, Casey H. Swails, Katelyn A. Swails, and Hailey M. Swails.

Cecile E. David
born: Tuesday, April 02, 1957
Died: Thursday, May 03, 2007
LUGOFF - Funeral service for Cecile David, 50, will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 647 Lachicotte Road, Lugoff, S.C. 29078.
Cecile died Thursday, May 3, 2007. born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late H.C. and Bonita Plessinger Massey. A graduate of Wadsworth High School and Lane County Vocational School, she worked for Standard Corporation as a planner and scheduler.
Cecile enjoyed painting, gardening, woodworking, mechanics, sewing and computers. She attended Lugoff Friendship Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, John E. David; children, Kendra David of Lugoff, LeAnn Kitanic of Denver Colo., Shane David of Barberton, Ohio, and Brandy David of Canton, Ohio; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Linda Massey of Creston, Ohio, and Carl and Diana Massey of Lugoff; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Don Wright of Huntsville, Ala., and Pamela Massey of Doyleston, Ohio; and 3 grandchildren.

Oscar Branham
born: Saturday, January 07, 1928
Died: Friday, May 18, 2007
LUGOFF - Funeral service for Oscar Branham, 79, will be held Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kershaw County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs.
Mr. Branham died Friday, May 18, 2007. born in Camden, he was the son of the late Grover Stuckey and Veda Bowen Branham. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.
Surviving are his brothers, Odell Bowen and his wife, Doris of Camden, and Gene Branham of Lugoff; and an uncle, Theodore Bowen of Hartsville.

Jan Tracy
born: Wednesday, September 26, 1956
Died: Sunday, May 27, 2007
LAKE WATEREE - A celebration of life service for Jan Tracy, 50, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with visitation following until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walter M. Crow Animal Shelter, 460 S. Fair Street, Camden, S.C. 29020.
Jan died Sunday, May 27, 2007. born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of Fran Tracy and the late Jack Tracy.
In addition to her mother of Charlotte; she is survived by daughter, Allison Brewer; grandchildren, Caroline and William Brewer; sisters, Deni Buffmyer and her husband, Larry, and Lisa Wells and her husband, Wayne; brother, Jeff Tracy; nieces, Tracy and Kaylor; nephews, Eric, Kenny, and Cameron; her business partner and best friend, Harold Outen and his wife, Rachel; and her beloved pets, Moe, Layla, Poco, and Graby.

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