Rev. Frank C. Keels was born on November 16, 1950, in Pinewood, South Carolina, a son of W.R. Keels, Jr. and Sarah Reid Keels. Rev. Francis “Frank” Craig Keels, 65, of Greer, passed away November 5, 2016. Rev. Keels was a retired Southern Baptist Minister having served the following churches: Spears Creek Baptist Church, Columbia; Ashley Heights Baptist Church, North Charleston; Hopewell Baptist Church, Parkers … Continue reading Rev. Francis Craig “Frank” Keels
Elizabeth Knight Robinson was born in Lower Kershaw County, SC, on March 30, 1922, she was the daughter of Rev. Willis Knight and Bertha Gantt Knight. Elizabeth Knight Robinson, 94, of Lugoff, passed away November 3, 2016. Up until her health started to decline, she was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist church where she served on the missionary board. She enjoyed cooking and singing, … Continue reading Elizabeth Knight Robinson
WEST COLUMBIA Funeral services for Eldora Kelly, 86, of West Columbia, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Highway, Lexington with burial to follow in Congaree Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Eldora passed … Continue reading Eldora Sullivan Kelly
1938 Lorraine Ricketts Medlock was born September 5, 1938 in Danville, VA, to John Hedley Ricketts and Minnie Lee Eanes Ricketts. 1940 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on April 16, 1940, John H Ricketts (38), owned a house on Church Street, in Danville City, Virginia with his wife, Minnie Ricketts (36). Also in the home was their children; Betty Jean Ricketts … Continue reading Lorraine Hedley Ricketts Medlock
Mendel Eugene Cassady was born on December 7, 1941 in Bethune, he was a son of the late David and Leila Hinson Cassady. Mendel Eugene Cassady, 74, of Lugoff, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He served in the United Sates Navy and was a construction superintendent. He was a member of New Life Christian Outreach Ministry and the American Legion Post 172. Mr. … Continue reading Mendel Eugene Cassady
Arthur N. Phillips was born June 6, 1929, in Warren, Ohio, he was a son of Bernard and Emma Heckathorn Phillips. Arthur N. Phillips, 87, of Elgin, SC, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Arthur was an Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War, and was a graduate of the former George Peabody Teacher’s College in Nashville, TN. Mr. Phillips had retired as a … Continue reading Arthur N. Phillips
1921 Sara Mae Martin Goff Judd was born on March 17, 1921 in Lugoff, she was a daughter of Fletcher Randolph Martin and Julia Campbell Martin. 1930 Sam Martin was counted in the census on 02 May 1930 in Shady Grove, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 9-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Fletcher R Martin; his mother, Julia … Continue reading Sara Mae Martin Goff Judd
1931 Melba Cooper Smith was born May 22, 1931 in Blythewood, SC, she was a daughter of Fay Boyd Cooper and Alma Lilla Crumpton. 1972 On January 2, 1972, Mrs. Melba Smith was listed as a living daughter in the obituary of Fay Boyd Cooper Sr. 2016 Melba Cooper Smith, 85, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Mrs. Smith retired from Allied Chemical after … Continue reading Melba May Cooper Smith
Marie Ammons Hicks was born July 20, 1919 in Bishopville, SC, a daughter of the late Sumpter A. Ammons and Eva Brown Ammons. Marie Ammons Hicks, 97, of Camden, SC, widow of Joseph Otto Hicks, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Marie was survived by her son, Kenneth O. Hicks of Camden; sister, Mattie Sue Lynch of Camden; … Continue reading Marie Ammons Hicks
John Daniel Blackwell was born November 7, 1950 in Abemarle, NC, the son of Cornelia Ussery Blackwell and J.D. Blackwell. John Daniel Blackwell, 65, of Camden, SC, husband of Jane “PJ” Gunter Blackwell, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016. John was a Master Barber, who owned and operated the Blackwell Modern Barber Shop for over 40 years. He was a member of Grace Bible Church, current … Continue reading John Daniel Blackwell
