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

Kathleen P. Smith

Kathleen “Kay” Panton Smith, 81, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Vergennes, VT, Essex Jct., VT and Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2009 at the Carolina House in Bluffton, SC with her family at her side.

Kay was born September 28, 1927 in Vergennes to Lawrence and Gladys Panton. She was a graduate of Vergennes High School, class of 1945, where she was an All State basketball player.

She married Daniel Kimball in 1946 and for the next thirty one years, they lived together in Burlington and Essex Jct. Dan passed away in 1977.

Kay was an avid golfer and was a member of the Williston Golf Club, Blush Hill Country Club and Rocky Ridge Country Club. After moving to Vero Beach, she maintained a membership at the Vista Royale Golf Course. She won a number of club championships and was a top finisher at the Vermont State Women’s Senior Championship. When her health prevented her from playing any longer, she looked forward to watching golf events on television during the week-ends.

Kay retired from IBM in 1987 and moved to Vero Beach, FL, where she met and married Bill Smith in 1988. They had lived in Vero Beach before moving to Bluffton, SC in 2006. Bill passed away in 2008.

Kay is survived by a son, Larry Kimball and his wife Ruth of Bluffton, SC and a daughter Lorraine Campbell and her husband, Jeff also from Bluffton. She also leaves three grandchildren, Amy Giuliani and her husband John of Essex Jct., Jennifer Kimball and her husband Todd Ciardelli of South Burlington and Ryan Campbell and his wife Michelle of Evans Mills, NY. She is also survived by two great grandsons, Jack and Sam Giuliani.

Kay also leaves two brothers, Lawrence “Turtle” Panton and his wife Joan of Vergennes and Robert and his wife Helen from Williston. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will take place on Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at the North Ferrisburg cemetery. A reception will follow to celebrate Kay’s life.

The family requests that memorial donations can be made to the Vermont Kidney Association, PO Box 244, Burlington, VT 05401.

Sydney E. Jones

Graveside services for Mr. Sydney E. Jones will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 11am at Florence National cemetery. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Elim Baptist Church, 1303 Olanta Hwy, Effingham, SC 29541-6542.

Mr. Jones, 90, of Timmonsville, died Thursday, August 20, 2009, at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

born in Timmonsville, SC in 1919, he was the son of the late Fred F. and Marie Langston Jones. He served in the Air Force during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired after twenty six years of service as a Senior Master Sergeant. While in the Air Force he was the director of the food services.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Dorothy M. Brunskill Jones. He is survived by his son, Edward Jones, Hawaii; daughters, Patti (Norm) Huber, Timmonsville, SC; and Becky (Bill) Raleigh, Riverside, CA.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Dorothy M. Brunskill Jones. He is survived by his son, Edward Jones, Hawaii; daughters, Patti (Norm) Huber, Timmonsville, SC; and Becky (Bill) Raleigh, Riverside, CA.

Frank McGill

Funeral services for Mr. Frank McGill will be private. Mr. McGill, 80, of Aiken, formerly of Augusta died Friday, August 28, 2009 at his residence. Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice Care of America, 4314 Belair Frontage Rd., #B Augusta, GA 30909-9667. SC Cremation & Burial Society, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care, Graniteville is assisting the family.

A son of the late Frank & Ida Sherwood McGill, he was born in New York, where he lived until retiring to Augusta in 1982. He had owned and operated several service stations in the New York/Connecticut area. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1957. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Augusta Golf Club. Frank was a friend of Bill W. and was well known for helping countless folks on their road to recovery.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Madeline. Frank is survived by his daughter, Erin (Bryan) Stewart, Aiken; 2 sons, Eugene (Betsy) Anderson, Kent, CT and Henry (Lily) Schott, Jacksonville, FL; and a companion, Betty Cayton, Augusta, GA. He was also survived by eight grandchildren, Lauren, Katharine (Shown in picture with Frank), Jennifer, Kimberly, Joseph, Malcolm, Debbie and Marcy and several great grandchildren.

George E. Rhett Davis, Jr.

Mr. George Edward Rhett Davis, Jr., 86, of Columbia, died Friday at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.

Mr. Davis was the son of the late Edith Davis Ficken of St. George SC and Rhett Davis Sr. of Charleston SC. He attended USC and was an avid golfer who played and lettered at Dreher H.S. and USC. He was a former Columbia Country Club and City Golf Champion. He was also an intramural boxing champion.

Mr. Davis served in the US Navy and WW II as a Lt. J. G. He was a member of Columbia Country Club for over 50 years and served as the club's first president the year it moved from the city to Blythewood. He retired from chemical sales and was a member of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church.

Mr. Davis was a creative and entertaining musician. During his years at USC he was Commander of the Drum and Bugle Corps, drum major and a member of the Carolina Bluejackets. Mr. Davis was a typanist with the SC Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of J. Albert Fracht during the early 1950's. He played drums and sang with several dance bands for over 55 years and ultimately formed the Ancient Age Society Jazz Band which entertained at countless social events across the state.

During his last years Rhett would cheerfully walk the halls of C.M Tucker Center playing his harmonica for the enjoyment of residents and staff alike. The family would like to express a deep appreciation to the dedicated caregivers of the Tucker Center and Hospice of Tri County for the love they provided Rhett while he was a resident.

He is survived by two children, Erin of Rock Hill and Rhett III of Atlanta; a niece, Debra Wessinger of Columbia, 3 nephews James and Joseph Wessinger of Columbia and Charles Weiters of Brevard NC, and a sister Lynn Turbeville of Columbia.

The memorial service will be held Wednesday September 2nd at 11:30 am at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. The family and friends are also invited to attend a reception in Sturdivant Hall in his honor following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; St. Michael & All Angels, Endowment or Beautification Fund, Alzheimer's Foundation or the SC Junior Golf Association. The church is located at 6408 Bridgewood Road (Bridgewood @ Trenholm) Columbia, SC 29206-2198.

Jacque D. Keller

Funeral services for Mr. Jacque D. Keller are private and under the direction of SC Cremation & Burial Society, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care™. Memorial donations may be directed to The Salvation Army, PO Box 2523 Augusta, GA 30903.

Mr. Keller, 72, of Belvedere, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at his residence after a long illness.

He was born in Savannah, GA and served in the US Navy Tactical Air Control Squadron as a radio operator.

A career newspaperman, Mr. Keller worked for Morris Communications in multiple cities from Augusta to Juneau, AK. Skilled hands defined his hobbies as a carpenter, recreational shooter and commercial ammunition reloader. Shared with his family was his love of the outdoors and spontaneous weekend trips.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Donohoe Keller, Belvedere a son, Gary Keller, North Augusta; two daughters, Lisa Willcox, Belvedere and Tina Devereaux, Summerville, SC and a brother, Frank L. Keller, Winter Park, FL. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

W. W. "Toby" Splawn

A memorial service for Mr. Woodrow Wilson “Toby” Splawn will take place on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 2pm at Stiefeltown Baptist Church, Warrenville. Memorial donations may be directed to “Help Hospitalized Veterans” PO Box 98088, Washington, DC 20090 or “National Foundation of Disabled Veterans”, PO Box 96648, Washington, DC 20090. Mr. Splawn, 90, of Warrenville, died Monday, August 31, 2009 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA.

A son of the late Volney Leondas Splawn and Ellen Nettie Hardin Splawn, he was born in Rutherford, NC and had lived in Gastonia, NC before moving to Belvedere in the early 1950’s. He served in the United States Army during WW II, spending most of his service being stationed in Alaska. Before retiring in 1981, he had worked over 40 years as a body shop manager for three area Chevrolet dealerships; Swingle, Hollingsworth and Bill Vernon. He was a member of Stiefeltown Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Vardell Dew Splawn, Warrenville and two sons, Jimmy (Ann) Splawn, Graniteville and Donnie (Ingrid) Splawn, Montmorenci. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a nephew, Bryon Kersh.

Brian Scott Eastman

Brian Scott Eastman

Funeral services for Mr. Brian Scott Eastman will be private. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care ™ is assisting the family.

Mr. Eastman, 38, of Santee, died Wednesday, September 3, 2009 at The Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg.

born in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of Diana Turville Eastman Pfifferling and the late Richard Eastman. At the age of 19 he moved to Florida to join the carnival. He was well known for decorating storefronts at Christmas in Florida and in Santee. He was a member of the Oasis club in Santee where he played in pool tournaments.

He is survived by his mother and step father John Pfifferling, brother, Richard (Lynn) Eastman, and two nephews.

Debrah O. Piffer

Memorial services for Ms. Debrah O. Piffer will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2009 from 12pm - 4pm at Sesquicentennial State Park, Site 3, Columbia. Ms. Piffer, 52, of Columbia, died on September 6, 2009 at Lexington Medical Center from complications due to an illness. She had been employed by the Royal Z. Bowling Lanes in Columbia since 2001.She is survived by her adopted sister; Wendy Adams, Columbia, SC and a step-brother; Wesley Causey, Jacksonville, FL.

Eloise June Campbell

Mrs. Eloise June Campbell, 85, of Columbia, died September 8th, 2009 at Lexington Medical Center.

Kennth Eugene McDonald

Kennth Eugene McDonald Memorial Services for Mr. Kenneth Eugene McDonald will be announced at a later date. Mr. McDonald, 53, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Ascension Hospice House, Irmo. SC. SC Cremation & Burial Society, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care™ is in charge of arrangements. A son of the late James McDonald and Rosemarie Dullaghan McDonald, he was born in Canton, IL. He served in the US Air Force with the 49 Supply Squadron during the 1970’s. Ken was a Structural Steel Detailer with the Lynden Steel Corporation. Ken is survived by his friends and employer, Bill & Lorraine Szala, Columbia, SC.

Carmela Letizia

Mrs. Carmela Letizia, 96, of Hilton Head Island, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the Life Care Center of Hilton Head.

Ronald R. Stuckey

Memorial services for Mr. Ronald R. Stuckey, 56, of St. Matthews, SC, died on September 9, 2009 at his residence.

Leilani Fenn

Ms. Leilani Fenn, 56, of Edgefield, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Trinity Mission Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mary P. Caldwell

Mrs. Mary P. Caldwell, 70, of Columbia, died August 28, 2009 at her residence.

John Danial Maher

Memorial services for Mr. John Danial Maher will be held at a later date. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care™ is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ministers Discretionary Fund, Attn: Rev. Margaret Beard, Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA, 30909

Mr. Maher, 75, of Augusta, died Monday, September 14, 2009 at GLC Windermere, Augusta.

born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Charles and Florence Maloney Maher.

He lived in Cincinnati, OH and Sana Rosa Beach before moving to North Augusta in 1999 He was a retired principal from Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education. He was a member of the Augusta Unitarian Universalist Church.

He is survived by his life partner of thirty years, Alan Totten, North Augusta, grandson, John Daniel Maher, sisters, Joyce (Fritz) Schlager, Ethel (John) Weber, brother, Charles (Charlotte) Maher, several nieces and nephews.

John Randolph Perks

John R. Perks, 57, of Blair, SC. Died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Winnsboro, SC.

Harlon Frazier

A graveside service for Harlon M. Frazier, age 84, will be held Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10am at Celestial Memorial Gardens, West Columbia. SC.

Mr. Frazier. 84, of West Columbia died Sunday, March 15 at Lexington Medical Center. He was the son of the late Myrtle and Isaac Frazier. He retired from Overnite Transportation. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a Mason in the Sinclair and Vance Lodges.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Virginia, daughters Jennifer of Columbia and Diane (Jimmy) Williamson of Covington, GA. Grand-daughters, Nicole Payne and Jenny Williamson of GA. Great grands, Emma and Graham Payne, and a brother, W.H. Frazier of Lugoff.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the building fund at Fellowship Baptist Church, 4236 Augusta Rd., Lexington, S.C.

Gillam Linwood Holland

Family and friends of Linwood Holland will share in a celebration of his life at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009 at State Street Baptist Church.

Linwood’s journey in this life ended on Friday, March 20, 2009. He is survived by wife, Libby, son Drew, and step son Rodney Oxner (Rene) and children.

Linwood is also survived by his brothers, Jack Holland of Atlanta, GA, and Robert Holland of Costa Mesa, CA. Linwood was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys Osborne, and brother, Jimmy Holland. Also surviving are multiple nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, as well as the in-laws and nieces and nephews he inherited with his second marriage.

Until his recent need for chemotherapy, Linwood was an active member of the ABC Bible Study Class at State Street Baptist Church and active with the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program through Senior Resources, Inc. Since 1992, Linwood enjoyed working with and for people and he never met a stranger. In spite of his infirmities, he always found some way of helping others. He received numerous awards through his efforts but was most comforted knowing how much each person appreciated the way he filled a gap in their lives. His most recent award was given in January 2009 in his absence, the Season of Service Award through Senior Resources. In 1999 he received the Volunteer of the Year Award/Susan Aude Fisher Outstanding Volunteer with special abilities.

He was employed at Southern Plastics from January 30, 1951 to March 31, 1995.

At age 79, Linwood was still big into almost all sports, especially football, basketball, and baseball, so we use this analogy - he touched all the bases and then went home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to State Street Baptist Church, 1420 State St, Cayce, SC, 29033.

Robert Douglas

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Douglas will be private.

Mr. Douglas, 65, of Hopkins, SC, died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Palmetto Health Richland.

Mr. Douglas is survived by his sisters, Betty, McKay, Gaston; Martha Douglas, Edgewater, FL; Brother James Douglas, Hopkins.

THOMAS PETER STIFFLER

Thomas Peter “call me Tom” Stiffler died on March 26, 2009. Tom was 79 years old. He died of end stage renal cancer at his home located in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Tom was born in Jackson County, Ohio on August 19, 1929. A true “child of the Great Depression”, Tom was the second youngest of seven children. His parents were Elizabeth Aldridge Stiffler and Albert Franklin Stiffler. His two sisters: Mrs. Ruth Duncan and Mrs. Betty Michael reside in Jackson, Ohio, while the baby of the family, Mrs. Mary Gibson lives in Waverly, Ohio.

In 1953, Tom married Lilian Burrows, an Englishwoman whom he met through mutual friends. Lily and Tom went on to have five children. In 1980, after 27 years of marriage, they separated but never formally divorced.

Having been born with traveling shoes on, Tom left Jackson, Ohio in 1945 to join the United States Army. He later transferred to the United States Air Force upon its creation in 1948. He retired as a Technical Sergeant in 1967. TSgt Stiffler had an interesting military career. He served at numerous duty stations in the United States and Europe, traveling and living in a wide variety of places with Lily and the kids faithfully by his side. His jobs included supply clerk, generals’ aide and flight line inspector. He served with distinction during the aftermath of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam.

After retiring from the Air Force, Tom and Lily and the kids moved to England in 1967. In 1972, the family emigrated to Australia. The family moved one more time, back to the good U.S of A in 1978. In 1989, Tom and his oldest son Dale headed south of the border. The pair traveled extensively in Mexico and Central America. Residing in Guatemala, and numerous other places, they returned to the U.S. in 1993.

Tom loved target shooting, good cigars, restoring vintage Mustangs, reading novels, drinking gallons of coffee and most of all, spending time with his family. He was the quintessential “people” person. No one was ever a stranger to this engaging, handsome, generous, friendly, hilarious man. Laughter ran rampant when Tom was around.

As mentioned earlier, Lily and Tom had five children. Diana the oldest, married her Australian husband Geoff McPherson in 1972 and they live Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Diana is a nurse and has three children, Gary, Carol and Jason. Gary is married to Sonia and has two daughters, Brooke and Penelope. Carol is married to Graham and has three children, two boys, Cameron and Travis, as well as a daughter named Courtney. Diana’s youngest son Jason is still looking for the right girl.

Tom and his son Dale were extremely close. Dale left Australia ahead of his parents in 1977. He served in the US Navy. He has spent the majority of his adult life working with his father on various enterprises. Dale currently lives in West Columbia.

Elaine lives in Perth, Western Australia with her Australian husband, Jon Mc Cormack. They have one son Chris who has recently joined the police force.

Valerie served in the US Navy and SC National Guard and is now a teacher in Columbia, South Carolina.

Allan the youngest child, lives in West Columbia, and is currently serving in the SC National Guard as a Captain. He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan and will be returning to Afghanistan in early 2010.

Tom requested no funeral so there will not be one. He is being cremated. His ashes will then be will be interred at the Veterans cemetery at Fort Jackson. That date is to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Tom’s memory by sending donations to either the American Cancer Society or Habitat for Humanity.

American Cancer Society
128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
www.cancer.org

Habitat for Humanity
209 S. Sumter St
Columbia, SC
29201
www.habitat.org

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