LUGOFF – Ethel McCreary Freeman, 93, of Lugoff, passed away September 13, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with numerous health problems. She was born in Columbia, SC, December 13, 1920, to Mr. Clifton W. McCreary and Laura Bruce McCreary. She married Harry S. Freeman, a retired purchasing agent with DuPont, and they made Lugoff, SC, their home. She was predeceased by Mr. Freeman in … Continue reading Ethel McCreary Freeman

1917 Geraldine Camp Harvey was born January 3, 1917 in Blacksburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Basil Augustus Camp and Hardina Allison Camp. 2013 COLUMBIA – Funeral service for Geraldine Camp Harvey, 96, will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff with burial to follow in Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery, Elgin. The Rev. David Brannen, the Rev. … Continue reading Geraldine Camp Harvey

COLUMBIA – Funeral services Mrs. Roxie M. Samuel will be held Thursday, August 15, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Gunters Chapel Baptist Church (1631 Windover Street, Columbia, SC) with burial at Serenity Memorial Gardens. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Born November 18, 1944 in Blaney, SC (Kershaw County), Roxie was the daughter of the late Hattie M. Pierce. She was a longtime member … Continue reading Roxie M. Samuel

1930 Helen Belle Kirkland Motley was born April 9, 1930, in Blaney, South Carolina, the daughter of Arthur Ernest Kirkland and Janie Perry Kirkland. 2013 ELGIN – A funeral service to celebrate the life of Helen Isabelle “Belle” Kirkland Motley, 83, of Elgin, SC, will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Sandhill Heights Baptist Church in Elgin. Rev. Lanny Brisendine will officiate. Burial will … Continue reading Helen Isabelle Kirkland Motley

Aug/01/1952 – Jul/25/2013 Obituary of Deborah Horton HOPKINS – A celebration of life service for Deborah Modena “Debbie” Horton, 60, will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. The Rev. Bruce Marthers will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Horton passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013. Born in Columbia, … Continue reading Deborah “Debbie” Modena Weed Horton

Jul/22/1922 – Jul/21/2013 LUGOFF – Funeral service for Clara Smith Morgan, 90, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Greg Sweet and the Rev. Eric Wooten will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Morgan went to be with her Lord and … Continue reading Clara Smith Morgan

1931 Frank Bryan Hooks was born on February 21, 1931 in Wilson County, North Carolina, son of Charles Frank Hooks and Eva Barnes Hooks. 1940 Census Information: According to the United States census reported on April 18, 1940, C F Hoops (40), rented a home in Nahunta Township, Wayne County, North Carolina with his wife, Ava Hoops (30), and children; Ruby Anne Hooks (11), Bryan … Continue reading Frank Bryan Hooks

1923 Thelma Branham Meadows was born October 11, 1923 in Blaney, SC, a daughter of Benjamin Tillman Branham and Marie Watson Branham. 1935 On August 5, 1935, Thelma Branham was listed as the living daughter in the obituary of Mrs. B. T. Branham. 1951 On October 12, 1951, Mrs. Paul L. Meadows was listed in the newspaper article “Gaythel Glenn Meadows.” 1972 On September 13, 1972, … Continue reading Thelma Branham Meadows

Following are primarily A and A/B (or equivalent) honor rolls, submitted by Kershaw County schools for the fourth nine weeks. Baron DeKalb Elementary Baron DeKalb Elementary has announced its honor rolls for the fourth nine weeks. FIRST GRADE ALL A’s Reese Anderson, Max Ford, Sean Garcia, Bailey Hegler, Derrick McClinton, Olivia Norwood, Bailey Wade A/B HONOR ROLL Katlynn Boone, Reid Bowers, Jayda Bracey, Tykein Curry, … Continue reading 2013: Kershaw County’s fourth nine weeks honor rolls

The Homegoing service for Mrs. Lollie M. Spencer will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Chappelle Memorial A.M.E. Church, 1101 Pine Street, Columbia, SC, with burial in Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Monday, July 1, 2013. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC, has been entrusted with the service. Lollie Mae Spencer departed this mortal life Monday, June 24, 2013, at … Continue reading Lollie M. Spencer