Robert Mood McKay

1894 Robert M. McKay was born August 28, 1894 in Fairfield County, a son of Joseph McKay and Mary Atkinson McKay. 1960 CAMDEN – Funeral services for Robert M. McKay, 64, Blaney farmer, were conducted in Smyrna Methodist Church in West Wateree at 11 o’clock this morning by the Rev. Furman Harvey and the Rev. George Partridge. Burial was in the Smyrna Methodist churchyard. Mr. … Continue reading Robert Mood McKay

Miss Rose, Mr. Williams Are Married

Miss Jewell Flaherty Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Preston Rose of Blaney, became the bride of Earl Gordon Williams, Jr., son of Earl Gordon Williams, Sr., of Columbia, at 7:30 p.m. August 6 in Blaney Baptist Church. The Rev. Dean S. Clyde officiated. The wedding music was presented by Mrs. Louise Flowers of Columbia, pianist, and Grant Hazelwood of Camden, vocalist. Miss Bonnie Workman of … Continue reading Miss Rose, Mr. Williams Are Married

Blaney School Will Open August 31

Blaney School will open for the fall term at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning, August 31, with a short exercise in the school gym, according to Superintendent B. E. Livingston. After assembly, teachers will escort their homeroom groups to their respective classrooms. On Thursday, September 1, pupils will report to their homerooms for book rentals and announcements. Friday will be devoted to introduction of the various … Continue reading Blaney School Will Open August 31

Deaths

Mrs. Mae Scrubbs, Iva. Carlene Sims, Anderson. Mrs. W. M. Miller, Spartanburg. Miss Lexie Gause, Lake City. William Braxton Horne, Charleston. Charlie Matthews, Great Falls. R. A. Jones, Summerton. James C. Sanders, Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Nora Elvington, Lake View. Mrs. H. W. Black, Walterboro. Mrs. Coleman Brindle near York. W. S. Johnson, Greenwood. Johnny R. Barwick, Pinewood. Archie C. Wise, Salley. B. F. Anderson, Timmeonsville. … Continue reading Deaths

Robert Marion Coker

1891 Robert M Coker was born June 1, 1891. 1952 On January 18, 1952, R. M. Coker was listed as an honorary pallbearer in the obituary of James Henry Livingston. 1960 BLANEY – Funeral Plans are pending for R. M. Coker, 69, who died Monday Night, August 8, 1960 in Camden Memorial Hospital. Mr. Coker had been in declining health for several years. Surviving are … Continue reading Robert Marion Coker

Powell-Young Marriage Vows Are Pledged

BENNETTSVILLE – (Special) – Miss Sarah Magdalene Powell, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Timothy Powell, Sr., of Bennettsville, became the bride of Earl La Vaughan Young of Chester, Son of the Rev. and Mrs. Hubert Eugene Young of Blackville, at 8 p.m. July 23 in the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Bennettsville. The Rev. William C. Welch of Cheraw officiated. Present a program of … Continue reading Powell-Young Marriage Vows Are Pledged

Rose-Williams Marriage Vows Are Exchanged

Miss Jewell Flaherty Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Preston Rose of Blaney, became the bride of Earl Gordon Williams, Jr., son of Earl Gordon Williams, Sr., of Columbia, at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 in Blaney Baptist Church. The Rev. Dean S. Clyde officiated, using the double-ring ceremony. Palms, a basket of white gladioli, and white lighted candles in candelabra decorated the church. The … Continue reading Rose-Williams Marriage Vows Are Exchanged