Eloise Goff Starling

1922 Eloise Goff Starling was born July 19, 1922, in Blaney, South Carolina, the daughter of John Preston Goff and Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Goff. 1930 Census Information: According to the United States census reported on April 30, 1930, John P Goff (38), rented a home in Wateree, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife, Maggie M Gaff (36), and their children; Ezell C Gaff (17), … Continue reading Eloise Goff Starling

Mary Diane Dorroh Moak

1942 Mary Diane Dorroh Moak was born on November 1, 1942 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late John H. Dorroh and Rita Moore Dorroh. 2004 Mary Diane Dorroh Moak, 62, of Elgin, wife of A.T. “Hammy” Moak, died Friday, December 10, 2004. Mrs. Moak was co-owner of Hammy’s Barbeque. Prior to opening Hammy’s, she was a registered nurse at Providence Hospital. Mrs. … Continue reading Mary Diane Dorroh Moak

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

TODAY: “THIS MAN CALLED JESUS,” 17th annual Christmas drama at Lake Murray Baptist Church, 1001 U.S. 378 West. Drama takes place in special structure behind main church sanctuary. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 17; 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19. Free. Seating on first-come, first- serve basis. Call (803) 359-1556 or (803) 356-3334, or visit www.lakemurraybaptist.org. “SING A … Continue reading HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Otis Corbett

Otis L Corbett (February 1, 1915, Kershaw – December 2, 2004, Bethune) the son of Sidney Durant Corbitt and Lillian Beatrice Bell Corbitt married Elise M. (March 15, 1919 – January 23, 1974). After Elise’s passing Otis remarried Magnolia S “Maggie” On the 1940 census, Otis and Elise lived in Buffalo Township in their farm home, valued at $400. None of the family members attended school during … Continue reading Otis Corbett

Jack Albert Branham

1924 Jack Albert Branham was born May 28, 1924, in Blaney, South Carolina, son of Andrew David Branham and Lila Mae Bowen Branham 1930 Census Information: According to the United States Census reported on April 16, 1930, Andrew Branham (40), rented a house in Winnsboro Mills Village, Fairfield County, South Carolina, with his wife, Lila Branham (35), and their children; Inez Branham (15), Mattie Branham … Continue reading Jack Albert Branham

Matters of Faith

SPECIAL EVENTS COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 and 11 with matinees at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. Performances at First Baptist Church of Columbia, 1306 Hampton St. Admission free, but tickets required, call (803) 343-8555. BLANEY BAPTIST: “Sing a Song of Christmas,” children’s program, 11 a.m. Sunday. Dinner served following worship service. Church is at the intersection of White Pond Road … Continue reading Matters of Faith