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

JOHN HERBERT NOEL COCKBURN, FLMI, CFE, CLU, CIE

John Herbert Noel Cockburn, 60, of Columbia SC. Died Friday March 27, 2009 at his home. Honoring John's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be a memorial service conducted by Dr. George Crow at Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Road, Columbia, SC., on Saturday April 25, 2009 at 3:00pm with visitation following. Memorials may be directed to; Palmetto Health Hospice, 1400 Pickens Street, Columbia SC or to the Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223. South Carolina Cremation and Burial Society (800-758-9115 ) is assisting the family.

born December 25, 1948 in Paris, Kentucky. John was the son of Mr. Samuel Herbert Cockburn of Columbia, SC and the late Violet S.H. Cockburn. In addition to his father John is survived by his wife of 22 years; Joyce Carlene Berry Cockburn, his daughters; Elizabeth Jan Cockburn and her son Caleb Michael Cockburn of the home and Carrie M. Bergh and her husband Harold "CHIP" Bergh, and grandsons; Austin Wheeler and Evan Holton Bergh of Richmond, VA.. Johns sisters are; Margaret Leonituk and her husband Joseph of Haliburton, Ontario and Mar de Plata, Argentina., Victoria Stone and husband Raymond of Suffolk, VA and Edna Green of Winston-Salem, NC, also surviving are the wifes family; C. Daniel and Betty Berry of Lady Lake, FL., Jan and Robert DeRoner of Coral, Springs, FL., John and Debi Berry of St. Cloud, FL., and David and Patricia Berry of Somerville. NJ. Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

John spent his childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina where his parents were missionaries. Later he attended schools in North Carolina and Virginia. He graduated Virginia Commonwealth University in 1971 with a BS in Economics.

During his 38 years as a state insurance regulater, he was employed by the Virginia Insurance Department, he then served as the Chief Financial Examiner for the Kentucky Department of Insurance, he later served as the Deputy Director of Financial Standards for the SC Insurance Dept, and was self employed for many years as a contract examiner for other state insurance departments.

John earned numerous professional designations. He was a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society, and the Society of Financial Examiners (SOFE), where he served for many years on the Board of Directors.

MIKA MARIE BOYD

Mika Marie Boyd, stillborn 6:29pm on March 25th, 2009 at Palmetto Health Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Surviving are her father Michael Boyd, Jr, and her mother Jeniffer Marie Smith both of Graniteville, SC. Grandparents are Otis Smith, Jr. of Aiken and Debra Smith of Windsor, Lisa Irby and Bradley Hall of Graniteville, Great-grandparents are Otis Smith, Sr and Elizabeth Smith of Augusta, GA and Wayne and Sandra Irby of Trenton, SC, and Janette and Tony Mitchell of Aiken, Linda Hall of Aiken. Predeceased by John Padgett and Walter Hall.

Mika is also survived by Aunts and Uncles, Sam and Jessica Porterfield of Augusta, Steven and Mary Boyd of Graniteville, and Jason and Tiffany Irby of Trenton. Cousins are Malleana and Kayla Boyd of Graniteville, Mia Irby of Trenton and Holly and Haydn of Augusta. Funeral arrangements have not been made for our beloved daughter. We love you dearly and you will forever be carried in our hearts. LOVE - Mom and Dad

Tommy Lewis Rabon

A memorial service for Tommy Lewis Rabon, 56, of Lexington, will be held at St. David Lutheran Church at 11am, Thursday, April 2, 2009. Officiating will be Rev. James E. Laurence and Vicor Larry Boudon. Memorials may be made to St. David Lutheran Church, 132 St. David’s Church Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society (800)758-9115 is assisting the family.

Mr. Rabon died Monday, March 30, 2009. born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas Leonard and Eunice Louise Bigham Rabon. He enjoyed sports, NASCAR racing, and playing golf.

Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Wanda Rabon of Lexington; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Angel Rabon of Gilbert; two grandchildren, Victoria and Brandon Rabon, of Lexington; and his sister, Paulette Hathcock of Columbia.

Eleanor Raehm

Mrs. Eleanor Raehm, 82, of Hilton Head, SC died Thursday April 2, 2009 at the Fraser Health Care Center in Hilton Head, SC.

Herbert King

Mr. Herb King, 58, of Hilton Head Island, SC., died Thursday April 2, 2009 at the Burn Center of the Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA.

Mr. King was the husband of Julie King of Hilton Head, SC.

Bill Bennett

Mr. Bill Bennett, 78, of Irmo, died Saturday April 4, 2009 at the Lexington Medical Center, in Lexington SC.

Mildred "Milly" Ann Hilton

Memorial services for Mrs. Mildred "Milly" Ann Hilton will be private. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care™ is assisting the family.

Mrs. Hilton, 54, of Warrenville, died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

born in Somers Point, NJ, she was the daughter of Fred R. Hooley and the late Claudette Buddenhagen Hooley. She was a native of New Jersey. She resided in Aiken County for twenty nine years. Milly was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Louis Hilton, sons, Bobby (Allison) Hilton, Sr., Michael Hilton, daughter, Jennifer Hilton, grandchildren, Anna Belle Hilton, Bobby Hilton, Jr., and Kayla Hilton.

Bobby R. Hyche

Memorial services for Mr. Bobby R. Hyche will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2pm at Collins Burke Funeral Home, 303 Oak Hill Road, Jasper, AL, 35501 . South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care™ is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society.

Mr Hyche, 77, of Plum Branch, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at UniHealth Post-Acute Care, North Augusta.

born in Jasper, AL, he was the son of the late James and Bertha Franklin Hyche. He lived in Lexington before moving to Plum Branch.

He is survived by his son, David Hyche, Columbia, Tim Hyche, Jacksonville, FL; sister, Christen Hyche Beard, Jasper, AL; Sister-in-law, Joyce Hyche, Norcross, GA; and grandson, Timothy Michael Hyche. He will be missed by all.

Michele R. Scollon

Memorial services for Ms. Michele Rusanowsky Scollon will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11am at St. Mary Episcopal Church. Interment will be in the church’s memorial gardens following the service. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the parish Nurses Ministry of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 170 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-4107

Ms. Scollon, 47, of Columbia, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Ascension Hospice House, Irmo.

born in Milford, CT, she was the daughter of Daniel and Helen Rusanowsky. She lived in Milford, CT before moving to Columbia. She was a 1980 graduate of Milford High School and attended Juniata College in Hunting, PA. Michele was a chef. She loved gardening, and working on different crafts. She loved to work puzzles and knit afghans for the silent auction of Sister Care. She was a member of St. Mary Episcopal Church and a proud member of the National Rifle Association.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Samantha Scollon, Charleston, SC; son S. Graham Scollon, Chapin, SC; sister, Diane Rusanowsky, Bethany, CT; brothers, Daniel Rusanowsky, Saratoga, CA; Mark Rusanowsky, Milford, CT; Michael Rusanowsky, Alexandria, VA; four uncles, many cousins, and the family pets, Homework and Kalinka.

William C. Timmerman

A memorial service, with military honors, for Mr. William C. “Tim” Timmerman will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11am at McKendree United Methodist Church, Edgefield with his son in law, Kent Johnston officiating. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to The American Cancer Society or to McKendree United Methodist Church. SC Cremation & Burial Society, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care is assisting the family.

Mr. Timmerman, 82, died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his residence.

A son of the late Jesse P. Timmerman and Florence Bennett Timmerman, he was born in Trenton, SC and had lived in Graniteville for over forty years.

He was a thirty second degree, Master Mason at Lodge #156 in Aiken where he had been a member for over sixty years and was a member of the Omar Shrine Temple. He had also been a member of the American Legion and the 40 & 8 Association.

"Tim" served toward the end of WW II, followed by serving in the Merchant Marines. He was recalled to the Army and served honorably as a Staff Sgt. during the Korean War. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, loving father and devoted husband. He led a blessed life from God and was greatly loved by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, J.P. Timmerman, Jr., Robert Timmerman and James Timmerman.

He is survived by his wife of fifty three years, Carole Dance Timmerman, a son, Wayne Timmerman, Chester, SC; a daughter, Pam Johnston, Crawford, TX; a brother, Elliott Timmerman, Lexington, SC; three sisters, Blandena Wall, Edgefield SC, Francis Corley, Greenwood, SC and Margaret Dunovant, West Columbia, SC. He is also survived by six grandsons.

Special thanks go to the nurses and staff at Medical Oncology Associates, Augusta. They went above and beyond caring and showing the love of Christ.

Kathleen Callahan Sullivan

Kathleen Callahan Sullivan, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21st in the presence of her loving daughter Maura. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church (3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205). Interment at Arlington National cemetery next to her husband Jack, will occur at a later date.

Daughter of Joseph G. Callahan and Marguerite A. McMahon, Kathleen (Kathy) was born in Holyoke, MA on September 1, 1923. The eldest of three children in a devout Irish Catholic family, she was a graduate of St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, NJ, and the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ where she studied home economics.

Toward the end of WW II Kathy took an absence from St. Elizabeth’s to become part of a wartime program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY to reinforce the weapons industry with women talented in mathematics and the sciences. Her work included metallurgical analysis of propeller failures on P-38 fighter aircraft. As one of the few women at RPI, Kathy had the opportunity to be a cheerleader. The engineering focus of the school was retained even in their cheers: “e to the x, dy/dx, e to the x, dx, secant, cosine, tangent, sine, 3.14159, square root, cube root, log of pi, disintegrate them RPI!”

Kathy met Jack Sullivan, a West Point cadet from Philadelphia, on a blind date. They married in Teaneck, NJ on June 19th, 1948 and began their world-wide journey together: Germany for a four year tour of duty near Munich and Heidelberg, Decatur, GA (Jack at Georgia Tech), Fort Knox, KY, Fort Leavenworth, KS, DeBary, FL (Jack in Korea), Redstone Arsenal, AL, Heidelberg and Heilbronn, Germany, Gainesville, FL (Jack teaching ROTC at U of F) and eventually to Columbia, SC where her family settled in the early 1970s.

Kathy was a religious, generous, loving, analytical, smart, strong, determined, perceptive, understanding, compassionate, quick-witted, confident, artistic, creative, curious, sometimes rebellious woman. She was interested in gardening, art, music, dance, museums, sewing, camping, cooking, health, and people and food of other cultures. Many of these characteristics and interests have been passed on to her children. Always skeptical of “the facts”, she taught her children to research and to make their own decisions. Strongly self-reliant, Kathy used A Minnesota Doctor's Home Remedies For Common and Uncommon Ailments and became the family’s self-taught medical expert to the very end. These characteristics and interests enabled her, with her husband Jack, to lovingly raise eight boys and three girls. In addition to the predictable craziness of such a large group, their home was characterized by cooperation, family solidarity, the primacy of education, the importance of hard work and independent thinking.
Her strengths were crucial in single-handedly managing the family during periods of solo parenting while Jack was on frequent military maneuvers and during a year-long hardship tour in Korea.

In Gainesville Kathy earned her Master’s Degree in Career Counseling from the University of Florida. In 1972 Jack and Kathy moved with the younger half of the family to Columbia, SC where Kathy worked at the University of South Carolina, counseling returning Vietnam Veterans.

During retirement Jack and Kathy were finally able to choose their own adventures, sometimes traveling military space-available, sometimes on their own, and sometimes with Elderhostel. Their travels, based on their interests as well as the desire to visit with children and grandchildren included Thailand, Eastern Europe, cross-country skiing in the Pacific NW, Germany, camping through Canada and the United States, snorkeling in the Keys, immersive Spanish with a family in Mexico and a trip with Kathy’s brother and his wife to Costa Rica.

Surviving are her brothers, Joseph G. Callahan and his wife Marie of Walnut Creek, CA, John L. Callahan and his wife Carol of Burlington, MA, her sister-in-law Rita Sullivan Adamson and Rita’s husband John of West Chester, PA and Kathy’s children: John J. Sullivan (Mary Beth) of Wilmette, IL; Dennis G. Sullivan (Deborah) of Lafayette, LA; Kevin A. Sullivan (Ana) of Upper Montclair, NJ; James F. Sullivan of Nairobi, Kenya; Brian P. O’Sullivan of Royal Oak, MI; Kathleen Sullivan Moniz (Dave)of Alexandria, VA; Stephen M. Sullivan (Genevieve) of Columbia, SC; Terrence P. Sullivan (Beck) of Blythewood, SC; Sheila Sullivan Fitts (Mike)of Columbia, SC; Maura Sullivan of Columbia, SC, Matthew R. Sullivan (Cara) of Lilburn, GA, and twenty-three grandchildren (Casey, Regan, Regina, Wilbur, Margo, Alanna, Lloyd, Ian, Andrea, Erik, Nick, Patrick, Caitlin, Dan, Ellie, Liam, Ava, Ronan, Joseph, Natalie, Kevin, Alex and Sean). She was predeceased by her husband John Joseph Sullivan, her sister-in-law Peg Sullivan Murphy and her husband Bill, her brother-in-law Jim Sullivan and his wife Betty and her daughter-in-law Marielena Molina Sullivan (wife of James).

The family recognizes and thanks Maura for the wonderful care and companionship that she provided Mom during her last years. We also thank Dr. Schumacher and the nursing and office staff of Senior Primary Care (Parkridge) – Mom truly felt the sincerity of their care.

Memorials may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation (www.scleroderma.org).

Susan Crampton Berard

Susan C. Berard, of Fripp Island SC, died at home on Saturday November 21, 2009. Susan was born on September 21, 1934 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of the Winsor School and Simmons College. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dr. Costan W. Berard. She was surrounded at her death by loving family members, her husband, her daughters Leslie Morrison of Alameda CA and Alison Rector of Monroe, Maine, her sister Paula Bungen and brother-in-law John Bungen of San Francisco. She will be especially missed by her special friend, her only granddaughter Tait Morrison of Alameda, CA. The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Susan's memory to South Carolina ETV and Radio Endowment, 401 E. Kennedy St, Suite B-1, Spartanburg, SC, 29302.

Betty Marie Wendling

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Betty Marie Wendling will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11am at Riverside Memorial cemetery. Norristown, PA where she will be interred next to her first husband, George W. Doerner, Sr.

Mrs. Wendling, 90, of Hilton Head Island, SC, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Palm Meadows Village Assisted Living.

A daughter of the late Jack A. Heidel and Edna M. Custer Heidel, she was born in Norristown, PA and had lived the Frederick Mennonite Community in Frederick, PA before moving to Hilton Head Island in 2009.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son; John Doerner, and her second husband, Roland Wendling, both who died in 2008.

She is survived by her son; George W. Doerner, Hilton Head Island, SC and two granddaughters; Candace Doerner, Orlando, FL and Molly Doerner, Missoula, MT.

Lowell Allen Dehardt

Memorial services for Mr. Lowell Allen "Mister" Dehardt will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12:00 pm at Mt. Pilgrim Luthern Church. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Newberry Academy, 2055 Smith Road, Newberry, SC 29108.

Mr. Dehardt, 76, of Prosperity, died Monday, September 27, 2010 at his residence.

born in Newberry, SC he was the son of the late Henry Allen Dehardt and Azilee Boatright Dehardt. He was a member of Chapin Baptist Church. He owned and operated "Fran's", "Aldeena's", and "Frandeena's" Restaurants.

He is survived by his wife Joann Dominick Dehardt, daughters, Fran Dehardt, and Deena Dehardt Davis, grandchildren, Melanie Williams Johnson, Daniel Nobles, and Joelle Davis, and great grandchildren Alex Milner, Marshall Johnson, Donovan Johnson from Prosperity, and sister, Bobbie Goings, and predeceased sister, Helen Godwin. Son-in-law Jim Davis, grandson-in-law Donnie Johnson, and granddaughter-in-law Megan Nobles. Also survived by three nieces and one nephew.

Wanda J. Pinson

Graveside services for Mrs. Wanda J. Pinson will be held in Beckley, WV. SC Cremation & Burial Society is assisting the family. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Aiken SPCA, 401 Wire Rd, Aiken, SC, 29803.

Mrs. Pinson, 80, formerly of Beckley, WV, died Monday, September 27, 2010 at Unihealth Post Acute Care, Aiken.

born in Glen Daniel, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dalton Claypool and Delilah Brooks Claypool Conrad. She graduated with Degrees in Education from Marshall University. She was a professor at Beckley College.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Denver Pinson, brother, James Claypool. She is survived by her daughter, Kay (Edward) Payne, Aiken, son James (Debbie) Pinson, Carrollton, TX, sisters, Nellie McConnell, Jewell Carroll, both of PA, granddaughters, Dr. Rebeca (Vance) Brabham, Columbia, SC, grandsons, Michael Payne, Aiken, Christopher Pinson, Carrollton, TX, and great grandchildren, William and Maxwell.

Eugenia "Jean" Ussery

Mary Eugenia ("Jean") Ussery passed away September 25th in Columbia. born December 17, 1919 in Williston, SC to George Maxwell Toole and Mary Allen Weathersby Toole, she lived in Williston through the Great Depression and until she enrolled in the University of South Carolina, the first woman in her family to attend college. During World War II, on April 1, 1944, she married Melbourne Ussery, an officer in the US Navy and her high school sweetheart, on the Alameda, California Naval Base. After the war they settled into Columbia, SC and she was an active member of her community and Kilbourne Park Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.

Jean Ussery and her husband owned a gift shop business, Pair of Mutts, in the 1970s, and she worked for the orthopedic practice of Doctors Green, Gay & Wright and the Moore Orthopedic Clinic until she retired at the age of 75.

She is preceded by her deceased parents, her husband, and five brothers: Bernard, George, Ashley, Maxwell and Harold Toole. She is survived by her son Michael Ussery and daughter Elizabeth Johnson, and their spouses, Elizabeth Strong Ussery and Thomas C. Johnson respectively, and grandsons Thomas C. Johnson Jr. and Gregory Ussery; and her sister-in-laws, Mary Ussery and Ella Toole, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 15th at 11:00 AM in the Kilbourne Park Baptist Church in Columbia and she will be buried beside her husband in a private family service in Williston.

James Allen Pringle

Funeral services for Mr. James Alexander Pringle, Jr., 83, of Grovetown died on October 9, 2010.

Jessie Ellis

Memorial services for Mr. Jessie Ellis will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 2pm at South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society, 1910 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC. Memorial contributions may be directed to Jessie Ann Ellis, 200 Woodberry Rd, Lot 104, West Columbia, SC, 29170.

Mr. Ellis died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Palmetto Baptist.

Jessie was great father and faithful friend to many. He will be truly missed. He fought to the end for a few more minutes with his daughters and grand children.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessie A. Ellis, Kelly A. Ellis, son-n-law, Ken Ellis, grandchildren Zakk Ellis, Ryan Robinson, Kaelyn Robinson, Jennifer Hydrick, Robert Hydrick, Tina Hydrick, step-sons John, Eddie, and Jimmy Coons, brothers Alfred Ellis, Gene Ellis, sister, Linda Wilkinson. Jessie also had 3 deceased brothers, James "Bo" Ellis, Bobby Ellis, and Billy Ellis.

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