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Date: Friday, 15 November 2024, at 5:22 a.m.

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

Sonny Smith
born: Sunday, February 03, 1935
Died: Saturday, July 07, 2007
LUGOFF - Funeral service for Henry Walter “Sonny” Smith, Jr., 72, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Blaney Baptist Church with burial to follow in Miles Family cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blaney Baptist Church, video and multi-media fund.
Mr. Smith died Saturday, July 7, 2007. born in Darlington, he was the son of the late Henry W. Smith, Sr. and Golder Arnold Smith Jordan. A graduate of St. Johns High School in Darlington, he received his Bachelors of Art Degree in English from Wofford College. His career consisted of being a Sports Writer for Wofford College, Assistant Sports Editor for the Spartanburg Journal, Sports Editor for Rockhill Herald, Sports Writer for WBTW T.V. in Florence, and Editor for the S.C. Department of Agriculture – Market Bulletin.
Mr. Smith was a founding member of the Elgin Catfish Stomp Committee, a former member of the LIONS Club in Elgin, and a member of the Elgin 39ers. He served on the Board of Directors for Fairfield Electric Co-op, Board of Trustees for CEE-US, Board of Directors for Blue Ridge Village and Board of Directors for Ocean Villas. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed photography, being a contributing writer for publicity of church and community activities, and spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Blaney Baptist Church where he was a former deacon, a member of the Median Adult Sunday School Class, and served on numerous committees.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Lynette Miles Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Walt Smith, Miles and Windy Smith, and Greg and Janette Smith, all of Lugoff; grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, Peggy, Julie, Ariel, Scott, Zachary, and Becca Smith; and aunt, Frances Arnold of Darlington, S.C.

Genevieve G. Jay
born: Tuesday, August 12, 1924
Died: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
LUGOFF - Funeral service for Genevieve Galloway Jay, 82, will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home with entombment to follow in Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Camden. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kershaw County, 2001 West DeKalb Street, Camden, S.C. 29020.
Mrs. Jay, wife of the late Ruben Harlan Jay, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. born in Lamar, she was a daughter of the late Eddie and Viola Amerson Galloway. She was a charter member of Lugoff Friendship Baptist Church and was a former member of the Wateree Mothers Club. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and taking care of her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Patricia Belk and her husband, Leroy of Lugoff, Ruben Jay, Jr. and his wife, Millie of Lugoff, Richard Jay his wife, Minerva of Lugoff, Randy Jay and his wife, Debi of Lugoff, and Bill Jay and his wife, Pam of Wake Forest; sister, Marie Dodge; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Sallie Nelson.

Evan Langley Carter
born: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Died: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
CAMDEN - Service for Inf. Evan Langley Carter will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Jimmy Pitts will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family request a sincere hug be shared with a child.
Surviving are his parents, Russell Carter and Amber Langley; grandparents, Tom and Jessie Carter, Suzanne Amodio, Ricky and Pamla Brown, and Ricky Langley; great-grandparents, James and Laura Carter, Angelo “Tony” and Margaret Amodio, and Gene and JoAnn Langley; cousins, Miranda Brakefield, Caleb Watkins, Breauna and Christian Beebe; numerous second cousins; many loving family members; and countless caring friends. He was predeceased by grandmother, Wanda Langley; and great-grandparents, Maria Amodio, and James W. and Novella Mabe.
The family expresses great appreciation to everyone who has shared their concerns and prayers.

Deborah Ann Vinson
born: Monday, May 11, 1953
Died: Monday, November 19, 2007
CAMDEN - Graveside service for Deborah Ann Vinson, 54, will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday 4-6 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to American Heart association or National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Mrs. Vinson died Monday, November 19, 2007. born in Camden, she was a dedicated daughter of the late Hollis Mendal Vinson, Sr. and Joan White Vinson, whom she cared for until their passing. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sons, George E. Miller, Jr. of Cayce, S.C., and Eric A. (Jennifer) Miller of Ft. Edward, N.Y.; brother, Hollis Mendal (Talayna) Vinson, Jr. of Camden; and grandchildren, Jordan Ashley Miller and Lanie Anne Miller.

Gary R. Deal
born: Saturday, August 12, 1961
Died: Monday, November 12, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A memorial service for Gary Robert Deal, 46, will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lugoff.
Mr. Deal died Monday, November 12, 2007. born in Camden, he was a son of Barbara Ann Abercrombie and the late Robert Mickle Deal. He had a life-long career of working on boats and performed numerous under water rescues.
Surviving are his mother of Newberry; his lifelong companion, Francine Madge Baker and her daughter, Elizabeth Baker; sisters, Judy Wright and her husband Jerry of Crosshill, and Linda Deal of Wyoming; sister-in-law, Joan Deal of Lugoff; nieces, Nikki Wright, Connie Dodmead, Chrystal Olfs; and nephew, Clay Wright. He was predeceased by a brother, Carroll Deal.

Laura Hopkins
born: Tuesday, July 04, 1939
Died: Monday, October 29, 2007
CAMDEN - Funeral service for Laura Hopkins, 68, will be held Friday at 2pm at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8pm at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.
Mrs. Hopkins died Monday, October 29, 2007. born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late Leland Munn and the late Irene Taylor Munn.
Surviving are her husband, Larry Hopkins; children, Darrell Brannon and his wife, Tammie of Gastonia, N.C., Terry Baxley and her husband, Joey of Summerton, Lori Holland of Camden, and Teresa Sota of Manning; step-children, Danny Hopkins of Summerville, Susan Browder of Summerville, Toronda Hopkins of Kershaw, and Joe Bass of Kershaw; 15 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Lynn E. Gordon
born: Wednesday, June 10, 1931
Died: Friday, October 26, 2007
CASSATT - Funeral service for Lynn Eugene Gordon, 76, will be held Monday at 2pm at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 pm in Windfall cemetery, Exeland, Wisc. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 pm at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Malvern Hill Baptist Church, Camden.
Mr. Gordon, husband of the late Peggy Craig Gordon, died October 26, 2007. born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Wallace and Angnes Doege Gordon.
Surviving are his children Donna Curtis of Cassatt, Craig Gordon (Cynthia) of Ridgeway, Arthur Gordon (Darlene) of Camden, Rhonda Kelley (Robert) of Elgin, Douglas Gordon (Sara) of Camden and Ron Craig (Yen) of Killeen, Texas; siblings, Bill Gordon of Bruce, Wisconsin, Melvin Gordon of Columbia, and Ardith Chapman of Lugoff; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great - grandchildren

Patricia Ann Truesdale
born: Thursday, March 26, 1942
Died: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
CASSATT - Funeral service for Patricia Ann Baker Truesdale, 65, will be held Friday at 11 am at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cassatt, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery Fund.
Mrs. Truesdale died Tuesday, October 23, 2007. born in Camden, she was a daughter of Coleen Hall Baker and the late L.C. Baker.
Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Talley Howard Truesdale, Sr.; daughters, Roxanna Lynn Outlaw and her husband, Ronnie of Camden, and Stacey Renee Truesdale and her husband, Talley “Bubba” Jr. of Cassatt; step-daughters, Vickie Harris and her husband, Joseph of Camden, and Margie Trimnal and her husband, Jerry of Camden; step-son, Nelson “Red” Truesdale of Camden; brothers, Roddy Baker and his wife, Carol of Camden, Terry Baker and his wife, Patsy of Bishopville, and Roth Baker of Camden; sister, Phyllis Flowers and her husband, John of Camden, and Jill Catoe and her husband, Bill of Camden; three grandchildren, Lakin, Hannah, and Samantha; seven step-grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by brother, Timothy “Timmy” Baker; and a step-son William “Butch” Truesdale.

Lula Goff Miles
born: Saturday, August 08, 1914
Died: Monday, October 22, 2007
LUGOFF - Funeral service for Lula Viola Goff Miles, 93, will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, Elgin, with burial to follow in Miles Family cemetery. Rev. Daniel Flessas and Rev. Steve Gillespie will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 66, Elgin, S.C. 29045 or Hospice of Tri County, 2039 West DeKalb Street, Building 2, Suite D, Camden, S.C 29020.
Mrs. Miles, wife of 57 years to the late Fred Miles, died Monday, October 22, 2007. born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Nezzie Martin Goff. She retired from Capital City Manufacturing Company as a seamstress. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Jean Bowen Circle. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She also enjoyed making homemade soap, quilts, dolls and stuffed animals.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, C. Ray and Patsy Miles of Lugoff, and Kenny and Fannie Miles of Lugoff; daughter, Lynette Miles Smith of Lugoff; grandchildren, Rajena Miles, Robert Miles, Walt Smith, C.R. (Debbie) Miles, Jr., John (Margaret) Miles, Miles (Windy) Smith, Greg (Janette) Smith, Kevin (Christy) Miles, and Shannon Miles (Chris) Smith; step-grandchildren, Sherry (Bill) Kistler and Suzanne (Keelan) Jones; seventeen great- grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; and one step-great great grandchild. She was predeceased by a daughter, Gladys Ruth Miles; daughter-in-law, Shelby Jean Miles; and son-in-law, Henry W. “Sonny” Smith.

Essie G. Miles
born: Thursday, July 02, 1914
Died: Saturday, October 20, 2007
ELGIN - Funeral service for Essie Gertrude Miles, 93, will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Highway Pentecostal Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Miles died Saturday, October 20, 2007. born in Kershaw County, she was a daughter of the late Shelton and Maggie Brazell Starling. She enjoyed quilting and fishing.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, George and Carolyn Miles of Lugoff, Knolton and Pat Miles of Ridgeway, Wilbert and Donna Miles of Leonardtown, Md., Albert and Betty Miles of Elgin, and Chris and Jackie Miles of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Mary Tate of Elgin; daughter-in-law, Lois Miles of Lugoff; son-in-law, David Richardson of Elgin; seventeen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Carl Miles; daughter, Pauline Richardson; brother, Wesley Starling; and sisters, Callie Miles and Carrie Pate.

Sylvia A. Shannon
born: Tuesday, November 04, 1947
Died: Friday, October 19, 2007
CLINTON, TENN. - Funeral service for Sylvia A. Shannon, 59, will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Old Fox Hill cemetery, Lugoff. The family will receive friends Monday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Ruby Richardson Shannon.
Surviving are her sons, Donald Shannon of Elgin, Cecil Shannon of Rembert, and Tony Morgan and his wife, Beth of Elgin; sister, Linda S. Brazell and her husband, Kenneth of Lugoff; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

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