1930: Melvin Eugene “Gene” Neeley was born December 1, 1930 in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of Oscar P. Neeley and Nettie Martin Neeley. 2008: Melvin Eugene “Gene” Neeley passed away on April 28, 2008. He was a son of the late Oscar P. and Nettie Martin Neeley. Served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid NASCAR fan and … Continue reading Melvin Eugene “Gene” Neeley

1928 Lola Mae Moak Rose was born July 25, 1928, in Blaney, she was the daughter of the late Lexie Moak and Zemmie Goff Moak. 2008 Lola Mae Moak Rose, 79, of Elgin, died Sunday, April 13, 2008. She was a member of Highway Pentecostal Church where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class and Women’s Ministry Program. Surviving were her husband … Continue reading Lola Mae Moak Rose

1918 George Vernon “Sarge” Nettles was born on August 30, 1918 in Blaney, Kershaw, son of Joseph Nettles and Rebecca Aldrich Nettles. 1920 Census Information: According to the US Census recorded on January 28, 1920, Joe Nettles (46), rented a home in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina with his wife, Rebecca Nettles (46); and their children; Alma Nettles (11), Emily Nettles (8), Williemae Nettles (5) and … Continue reading George Vernon Nettles