Cora Bell Meetze Wages was born in Richland county, a daughter of the late Sanders Meetze and Martha LaCon Meetze 1920 Census Information: Grafton Seth Wages, Jr  (29) was the head of household, residing in the home was his wife;  Cora Bell Meetze Wages (26) and daughters; Lyda B Wages (5), Pearle E Wages (3)  and Catherine W Wages (2) and their servant, Joe Mikley … Continue reading Cora Bell Meetze Wages

1927 Dorothy Claire Funchess Ott was born February 27, 1927 in Rowesville, Orangeburg, South Carolina, daughter of John David Funchess and Merle Albertine Inabinet Funchess. 1930 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on April 14, 1930, John D Funchess (30) owned a home in New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina, with his wife Merle Funchess (29), it was reported that there were married … Continue reading Dorothy Claire Funchess Ott

1985 David F. Eubanks JEFFERSON David F. Eubanks, 62, died Tuesday. Born in Chesterfield County, he was a son of the late Boyd and Martha Knight Eubanks. He was a retired employee of the DuPont Co. at Camden. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bobbie Johnson Eubanks; a son, Eddie Eubanks of Jefferson, daughters; Mrs. Dale Buttler of Florence and Mrs. Denise Nicholson of Jefferson; brothers, … Continue reading David Fred Eubanks

1985 ELGIN – Samuel Earl Stockman, 76, died Wednesday, October 2, 1985. Born in Kershaw County, he attended the county schools. A retired farmer and cattleman, Mr. Stockman was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Lizzie J. Stockman of Elgin; sons, Samuel Leon Stockman of Lugoff and Robert Donald Stockman of Elgin; daughters, Mrs. Ross Boulware (Novice Boulware) and Mrs. William … Continue reading Samuel Earl Stockman

1960 Burnette Wayne Munn was born December 30, 1960 in Richland County, son of Mrs. Jeanette Watts Hornsby and the late Burnett Munn. 1985 B. Wayne Munn ELGIN- B. Wayne Munn, 25, died Sunday of Injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born in Richland County, he was a son of Mrs. Jeanette Watts Hornsby and the late Burnett Munn. Mr. Munn was a machinist at … Continue reading Burnette Wayne Munn

By HOLLY GATLINGState Staff Writer More than 200 people – including two men described as major drug dealers – have been arrested on narcotics charges in Richland County in the past 90 days, Sheriff Frank Powell announced Tuesday. Of those arrested, 46 have been charged with trafficking in cocaine and heroin, and agents have seized nearly $1 million in drugs plus six automobiles and eight … Continue reading Richland sheriff list drug arrests

1904 Ora Newman was born April 2, 1904 in South Carolina. 1940 Census Information Head of household, Ora Newman(35), his wife Viola Newman(34) and daughter Albernice Newman(14) rented a farm & home for a reported $2.00, per month. It was reported that Ora Newman was a farmer and Viola Newman kept house. 1985 Ora Newman died on September 15, 1985, burial was in Crossroads Baptist … Continue reading Ora Newman

1888 Queen Ann Miller was born in 1888 in South Carolina 1940 Census Information Head of household, Queene Ann Miller (47), her son Bennie Miller (16), daughter Goldie Miller (14), daughter True Love Miller (10), Son L D Miller (23), Daughter-in-law Frances Miller (19), granddaughter Doris Jean Miller (2) and grandson Joe Lewis Miller (7 months) rented a farm & home for a reported $2.00, … Continue reading Queen Ann Miller

1985 ELGIN – Services for Paul W. Kirkland Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Kirkland Cemetery. Mr. Kirkland, 71, died Sunday, July 7, 1985. Born June 20, 1914 in Blaney, he was a son of the late John Lee Kirkland Jr. and Emily Gertrude Ross Kirkland. He was a retired motor grader operator of Kershaw County and a member of Woodmen of … Continue reading Paul W Kirkland Sr

Mrs. Lillian Juanita Baker Cockrell, wife of the late Joseph Burnside Cockrell, of 2100 Blossom St., died June 7, 1985. Born in Blaney, she was a daughter of the late Mason W Baker and Mae Jeanette Feaster Baker. Mrs Cockrell was retired from the Army Air Force Exchange. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class. Surviving … Continue reading Lillian Juanita Baker Cockrell