William Stanley Rabon, Sr.

1930 William Stanley Rabon Sr., was born April 13, 1930 in Blaney, South Carolina, a son of John Henry Rabon and Blanche Rabon. 1930 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on May 9, 1930, John H Raban (40) rented a home in Blaney, Kershaw, South Carolina he made his home with his wife, Edith B Raban (34). It was reported that they … Continue reading William Stanley Rabon, Sr.

Good showing for S.C. archers in National Archery in the Schools Tournament

Nearly 7,000 students from 20 states recently gathered in Louisville, Ky., for the National Archery in the Schools Program National Tournament on May 7-8. South Carolina took three teams to the nationals and eight individuals. Ella Kokinda from Bishop England High School in Charleston took 13th place in the nationals out of 742 female archers. She was only eight points away from the national winner. … Continue reading Good showing for S.C. archers in National Archery in the Schools Tournament

Ethel Faye Hornsby Hook

LEXINGTON – Ethel Faye Hornsby Hook died Sunday, May 30, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Emma Jackson and W.T. Hornsby. Born March 4, 1928 in Blaney, SC Faye met the love of her life, Henry “Buck” Hook, Jr. in June 1946 and married him a mere four months later. Though the courtship was swift, the marriage was one that lasted 64 years and … Continue reading Ethel Faye Hornsby Hook

Jo Hanks LeRoy

Jo Hanks LeRoy was born December 9, 1936 in Belton, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Alford Hanks and Gertrude Stuart Hanks. Jo Hanks LeRoy, 73, of Elgin, died Monday, May 3, 2010. She was one of the first twelve women to graduate from Clemson College where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. She retired from F.N. Manufacturing as a Quality Assurance Technician. Mrs. … Continue reading Jo Hanks LeRoy

William R. “Bill” Hyman

1937 1999 On March 27, 1999, William R Hyman was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of 1st Sgt Albert F Hyman. 2010 William R. “Bill” Hyman | 1937 – 2010 | Obituary Funeral services to honor the life of the Honorable William R. “Bill” Hyman, U.S. Army (ret.),72, of Elgin will be held Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 4:00 PM at Blaney Baptist … Continue reading William R. “Bill” Hyman

Mary Louise “Lou” Raley Scott

1923 Mary Louise “Lou” Raley was born on 12 Jan 1923 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA in the Angelus Community a child of William M. Raley and Mary Francis Byrd Raley. 1930 Louisa Raley was counted in the census on 16 Apr 1930 in Jefferson, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, William M … Continue reading Mary Louise “Lou” Raley Scott

William “Bill” Talmadge Branham

1930 William Talmadge Branham was born on 03 Sep 1930 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Dewitt Talmadge Branham and Roxie Peake Branham. 1940 Talmadge Branham was counted in the census on 07 May 1940 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 9-year-old, male, single, white, nephew. Also in the home was his uncle, Robert J Branham; and his aunt Fannie Brannie. … Continue reading William “Bill” Talmadge Branham

OPEN HOUSES

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Midlands schools receive honors

State education officials saluted 60 Midlands schools Wednesday for high levels of academic achievement and improvement in closing achievement gaps. The recognition is part of the annual Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver awards. Ratings are based on report cards of more than 1,000 schools across South Carolina. Area schools receiving awards in one or more categories are: Kershaw County: Blaney Elementary, Lugoff Elementary, Camden High, Lugoff-Elgin High … Continue reading Midlands schools receive honors

Helen Bertha Blackmon Phillips

1932 Helen Bertha Blackmon was born on 13 Mar 1932 in Heath Springs, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA a child of James Hunter Blackmon and Bertha Caroline Couch Blackmon. 1940 Helen Blackmon was counted in the census on 23 Apr 1940 in Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA, as an 8-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, J Hunter Blackmon; her … Continue reading Helen Bertha Blackmon Phillips