Obituaries for Hampton County, South Carolina Genealogy Trails

Mrs. Altman was born on March 30, 1908 in Varnville. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Fennell. She was a homemaker and a member of Ladson Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Altman; her sons, Benjamin Franklin Altman, William J. Altman; a daughter, Elizabeth Altman Sharp; a sister, Idell Walker Smith; and a brother, Dee Edward.

Surviving are: One daughter, Mary E. Altman Driggers and husband, David, of Ladson; three sons, Frank C. Altman of Ladson, John E. Altman and wife, Linda, of Charlotte Hall, Md.; James C. Altman; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren.

The family offers a very special and sincere thanks to Winyah Community Hospice Care for taking care of Mrs. Altman for the past year. Funeral services will be held 10 am. Thursday, Aug. 7 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel in Summerville with burial in the Johnson-St. Paul's Cemetery in Hampton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winyah Community Hospice, 4055 Faber Place Road, North Charleston, SC 29405. Parks Funeral Home of Summerville is in charge of the arrangements. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton is assisting with the local arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Surviving are: her husband of 51 years, Jack W. McAlhaney; children, Jack W. “Jay” McAlhaney, Jr., Scott McAlhaney and Joy McAlhaney, all of Varnville; grandchildren, Hannah McAlhaney, Warren McAlhaney, Trey McAlhaney, Courtney Bishop, Chelsea Bishop, Sunny McAlhaney, Henry McAlhaney, Haley McAlhaney, Daniel Bilton and Jacob Bilton; and great grandchildren, Joselain Anthon and Jaiyden Bilton.

Graveside funeral services were held 10 o'clock Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Smith Cemetery, Grays Highway, Varnville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hampton County Relay for Life, Post Office Box 158, Hampton, South Carolina 29924; or to the charity of one's choice. The Brice Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Services were held Saturday, August 2, 2008 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel. Interment was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Brice W. Herndon and Sons, Varnville-Hampton Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Surviving are: Two daughters, Mary Benton and husband Ernest of Brunson and Janet Ulmer and husband Randy of Lodge; four sons: Arthur Earl Ayer and wife Mary of Olar, Gregory Eugene Altman of Hampton, Hugh F. Freeman and wife Linda of Brunson and Charles Jeff Freeman and wife Carol of Hampton; one brother, Jake All of Meridan, MS and one sister, Mable Willis of Columbia. There are 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Arthur Earl Ayer, Sr., Robbie Eugene Altman and Lewis Franklin Freeman.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 3 PM in the chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton, conducted by Rev. Paul Reid. Burial was in the Sandy Run Cemetery. Memorials in her honor may be directed to Sandy Run Cemetery Association, PO Box 252, Hampton, SC 29924. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Ms. Martha Oreen Smith, daughter of the late Mr. John "Suber" and Mrs. Florrie Johnson, was born August 5, 1927 in Early Branch. She received her education in the public school system of Hampton County. At an early age, Ms. Smith joined Wilkerson Missionary Baptist Church, Early Branch. The former Ms. Martha Oreen Johnson met and was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Curtis Smith. Later in life, she relocated to Baltimore, Md. where she remained for many years. She was gainfully employed as a cosmetologist assistant during her tenure in Baltimore. After returning to her native town, she reunited with Wilkerson Missionary Baptist Church. There she served the Lord until Ms. Smith moved to Varnville. She later became a member of Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church, Varnville.

Eight (8) sisters and seven (7) brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are: (2) Sisters: Ms. Oneal Williams of Brunson and Mrs. Margaret Major of Varnville; (2) Brothers-in-law: Mr. Adam Major of Varnville and Mr. Richmond Smith of Ecru, Mississippi; (1) Sister-in-law: Mrs. Estell Smith of Ecru, Mississippi; A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church, Varnville. Burial will follow in Wilkerson Cemetery. Washington's Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Mr. Graef was born April 4, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was a son of the late Nicholas Graef and Edna Yarborough Graef. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Leo served the Lord faithfully and was an active member of Open Arms Fellowship.

Surviving are: his wife, Ann Graef; sons, Timothy Graef and his wife Carol of Orangeburg and William Graef and his wife Valerie of Mulhall, Oklahoma; daughters, Tammy Kinard and her husband Clay of Varnville and Kimberly Rickenbaker and her husband Baron of Brunswick, Georgia; brothers, Billy Graef and his wife Donna of Orlando, Oklahoma and Darrell Graef and his wife Pat of Mulhall, Oklahoma; sisters, Linda Thomas and Carolyn Kyle, both of Perry, Oklahoma; 6 grandchildren: Matthew G., Tiffany, Travis, Matthew K., Kelsey and Zachary; and 3 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life was held 4 o'clock, Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Open Arms Fellowship. Memorials may be made to: Open Arms Fellowship, 402 Hoover Street North, Hampton, South Carolina 29924. The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Born August 10, 1914, near Garnett, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Fletcher Davis and Etta Marie Hodges Davis. A graduate of Estill High School in June, 1931, she and Algie Solomons were married on October 1, 1932, and were married for forty-seven years before he predeceased her in 1979. As a child, she dedicated her life to Christian service when she joined Lebanon Methodist Church when it was an active congregation. As an adult, she was a lifelong member of Estill United Methodist Church where, as a faithful member, she served her church in many capacities, including as a Sunday School teacher and as a member and past president of the Women's Missionary Union. She was a member and past president of the Estill Music and Study Club, a board member of the Lebanon Cemetery Association, and a member emeritus of the Hampton County Historical Society; she also enjoyed playing bridge with friends in her bridge club. She and her late husband were the owners of Estill Insurance Agency for many years.

Surviving are: One daughter, Berniece Elizabeth Solomons Appleby and her husband, Bobby; a son, Algernon Gibson Solomons, Jr., and his wife, Lillian, all of Estill; a son-in-law, Dr. Cyril Berwyn Rush of Timmonsville; and a brother, Louis Fletcher Davis of Hardeeville. Other survivors include eight grandchildren; Catherine Appleby Storey of Simpsonville, Cyril Berwyn Rush, Jr., of Columbia, Dr. Paul Fletcher Rush of Laurinburg, NC, Elizabeth Rush Hidlay of Charlottesville, VA, Bernice Rush Critcher of Laurinburg, NC, Algernon Gibson Solomons III of Estill, McKenzie Davis Solomons of Mt. Pleasant, and Julia Solomons Lucas of Estill. There are sixteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Lucie Solomons Rush; a son, Michael Brown Solomons; a nephew raised as a son, Samuel Benjamin Solomons; three sisters, Ernestine Davis Brookes, Louise Davis, and Adele Davis Davis; and one brother, William Herbert Davis.

Services were held Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11 AM in the Estill United Methodist Church in Estill with burial in the Lawtonville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Estill United Methodist Church, PO Box 70, Estill, SC 29918 or Lebanon Cemetery Association, c/o Vera Cooper, PO Box 52, Furman, SC 29921. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Ms. Linda Gant the daughter of the late Benjamin Gant and the late Vidalia Williams Gant was born August 17, 1958 in Furman. She was educated in the public schools of Hampton County. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

Surviving are: Five children, Ms. Leslie Gant, Mr. Travis (Kimberly Gant) all of Estill; Mrs. Yulonda (Anthony) Hutchinson, Mr. Thomas Gant all of Nixville, and Mr. Gabriel Gant, Pooler, GA; four sisters, Ms. Alice M. Gant, Furman, Ms. Barbara Gant, Estill, Ms. Betty Gant, Tarboro, and Mrs. Faye (Rubin) Cohen, Gifford; five brothers, Mr. Cleveland (Carolyn) Gant, Augusta, GA, Mr. Luther (Linda) Gant, and Mr. Johnny Gant all of Furman, SC, Mr. Tony (Elizabeth) Gant, Estill, and Mr. Kenneth (Laura) Mitchell, Lena; eight aunts, Mrs. Verdell (Joseph) Gant, Furman, Mrs. Dorothy Russell and Mrs. Alvester Winzey both of Atlanta, GA, Ms. Rebecca Williams and Mrs. Ruby Lee Greene both of Savannah, GA, Mrs. Johnnie Mae (Elvin) Wright, Ridgeland, Ms. Reatha Mae Gant, Hampton, and Mrs. Aleen Gant, Beaufort; five uncles, Mr. McAurther (Angie) Williams, Mr. Richard (Floria Jane) Williams, Mr. Issac (Annie Reatha) Williams all of Furman, Mr. Andrew (Verdell) Williams, Savannah, GA, and Mr. Marion Lee (Sarah) Williams, Estill; one great grand aunt, Mrs. Edna Gordon, Estill; 12 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 2:00 p.m. New Church of Christ, Furman with burial in the church cemetery. John Eli Memorial Chapel of Martin's Funeral Home, Estill, SC was in charge of all arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Mrs. Singleton was the daughter of the late Angeline Taylor Garvin and the late Issac Garvin, Sr. She was born November 20, 1923 in Luray. She was educated in the public schools of Hampton County. She was a member of Goodwill Baptist Church, Independent Order of Good Samaritans, Daughters of Samaria U.S. of America District # 2.

Surviving are: Two grandchildren, Edward Singleton, Jr., Estill, SC and Ms. Ronita Singleton, Washington, Pennsylvania; One sister, Mrs. Frances Owens, Newark, NJ; One aunt, Mrs. Daisy Bostick, Robertsville; One uncle, Franklin Taylor, Sr., Robertsville, SC ; Six great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service was held Saturday, July 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at Goodwill Baptist Church Luray, SC with burial in the Goodwill Baptist Church cemetery. John Eli Memorial Chapel of Martin's Funeral Home, Estill, was in charge of all arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Born July 10, 1922 in Hampton, he was the son of the late John Winn and Clara Peeples Winn. Mr. Winn graduated from Varnville High School, and then served his country in the United States Army. He had been a postmaster in Sheldon for many years but was currently living in Baltimore.

Surviving are: His wife of 61 years, Patricia Tillson Winn; two daughters: Carol Winn and Pamela Krofchick ; one grandson: Niel krofchick; two brothers: John Mike Winn of Hampton and Jesse E. Winn of Aiken. He was predeceased by 5 sisters and 4 brothers. A memorial service was held in Baltimore, MD and burial followed in the National Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton assisted the family with local arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Born May 26, 1922 in Yemassee, he was the son of the late Benjamin Josselson, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Boynton Josselson. After graduating in 1943 from Clemson College, Mr. Josselson served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater and afterward he was a member of the SC National Guard, retiring as a 1st Lt. He began his career as a farmer, was a rice planter in the Savannah Refuge, was the owner of Melons, Inc., a watermelon brokerage company and also was the owner of Kingstowne, Inc., an outdoor advertising business. He was a member of the Hampton County Chamber of Commerce, the SC Watermelon Association and Ebenezer United Methodist Church, having served for many years as the chairman of the finance committee.

Surviving are: His wife of 60 years, Adelaide Best Josselson; his two daughters, Lynn J. Land and husband Joseph Land of Charleston and Robyn J. Shirley and husband Dr. Paul Shirley of Bluffton; and his niece, Orral Anne Willis Moss of Beaufort. He is also survived by the his granddaughters, Mary Courtney L. Brooks of Charleston, Meredith L. Moore of Dallas, TX, Lauren Land of New York City, NY and Adelaide Shirley and Anna Camden Shirley, both of Bluffton.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 29 at 11 AM in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial was private. In leiu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in his honor to: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, PO Box 404, Yemassee, SC 29945 or Hampton Regional Medical Center, 595 W. Carolina Avenue, Varnville, SC 29944. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Born July 1, 1922, in Kershaw County, SC, he was the son of the late Willie Fletcher Holley and Rosa Roberts Holley. After graduating from Allendale High School in 1939, he attended the University of SC before entering the United States Air Force in 1941 where he graduated from flight school as a pilot. He served his country during World War II in the European Theater, the Korean Conflict in Tokyo, Japan and also during the Viet Nam War while stationed in Thailand, He later retired after 32 years of military service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 108 in Hampton and the Adult IV Mens Bible Class at Hampton First Baptist Church where he was an active member.

Surviving are: His wife of 65 years, Audrey Dobson Holley of the home; 3 sons: John B. Holley and James G. “Jim” Holley and wife Robin, all of Hampton and Tom W. Holley and wife Alison of Summerville; two daughters: Ann Holley Smith and husband Joe of Cumming, GA and Brenda Leigh Holley of Summerville; one brother, Fletcher Holley of Knoxville, TN and one sister, Jean Mims of Springfield, GA. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Phillip Lee King, Glenna Maureen Holley, Keely C. Holley, and Hunter T. Holley; his step granddaughter, Ashlyn Salvo and his great grandchildren: Brandon, Cameron, Sydney and Candace as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, Robert S. King, III and brothers Willie and Paul Holley.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 27 at 3 PM in the chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home with burial in the Lawtonville Cemetery near Estill. Memorials in his honor may be directed to: Hampton First Baptist Church, 300 Jackson Avenue East, Hampton, SC 29924 or Palmetto Health Hospice, PO Box 1123, Bamberg, SC 29003.

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Surviving are: His parents, Jim and Linda Platts; two brothers, Scott of Manchester, Tenn; Robert and wife, Rhiannon, of Fairfax; grandmother, Doris Collins.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Keith Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Born March 20, 1935, Cherokee Plantation, Yemassee, SC, he was a son of Prince and Emma Elliott Williams. He resided most of his life in Colleton County, SC, where he attended the public schools. He was united in marriage on March 21, 1959, to Frankie Lee Mixon, together they shared forty-nine years and was blessed with nine children. Luther served three years in the United States Arny. He was employed with the Charleston Rubber Company, Charleston, SC for many years, He was a retired employee of the Colleton County Sheriff's Department, Walterboro.

Surviving are: his wife, Frankie Lee Mixon Williams, five sons, one who preceded him in death, Micheal Vantroy Williams, Luther (Gina) Williams, Aiea, Hawaii, Master sergeant (Retired) R,. C (Lucy)Williams, Winston-Salem, NC, Master Sergeant Johnny (Audrey) Williams, Columbia, Ga, Jerome (Miranda) Williams, Swansea SC, and one step-son , James (Marilyn) Mixon, Washington, NJ; three daughters, Brenda Bodison, Yemassee, sC Sergeant First Class Wanda (Kevin) Dessow, Stockbridge, Ga and Derlie Stephens, Elgin, SC, a granddaughter reared in the home, Specialist Ashley L. Williams, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, four brothers, one who preceded him in death, Haskell (Carolyn) Williams. Yemassee, SC, Roosevelt (Dorothy) Williams, Baltimore, MD, Thurman (Alma) Williams, Prince (Bessie) Williams, Walterboro, SC; five sisters, one who proceeded him in death, Evelena Washington, Maggie Singleton, Louise Brown, Lizzie (John Henry) Brown, and Blossom (Willie) Delaney, all of Yemassee, sC; three brothers-in-law, Robert (Lovely) Mixon, Cambria Heights, NY, Curtis (Mildred) Mixon, Waterbury, CT, and John (Carol) Mixon, Uemassee, SC, 25 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, an uncle, James (Naomi) Smith, Yemassee, sC an aunt, Louise Elliott, Beaufort, SC; numerous other relatives.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 19, 12 noon in the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Yemassee. Burial was in the Church Cemetery with military honors. Young Funeral Home of Yemassee was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Born August 11, 1934 in Varnville, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Robert Ginn, Jr. and Irene Smith Ginn. Mr. Ginn served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, was a graduate of Clemson University and received degrees from SC State University and the Citadel. For over 20 years he enlightened the lives of many as a school teacher and later serving as principal at Blackville High School, Blackville Middle School and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Elementary School. He and his wife Carolyn later retired to Fingerville where they lived for many years, eventually settling in Goose Creek.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Tanner Ginn of the home; one son, Walter Edward Ginn and wife Lynn of Irmo; one daughter, Carolyn Louise Juricek and husband John of Goose Creek; one brother, James Ginn of Anderson and one sister, Catherine Gooding of Varnville. There are four grandchildren: Alexis Paige Juricek, John William Juricek, William Harrison Ginn and Tanner Edward Ginn.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11 AM in the Varnville Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Anthony Hodge. Burial was in the Varnville Cemetery.

Memorials in his honor may be made to: Varnville Christian Church, c/o Rudolph Gooding, PO Box 53, Varnville, SC 29944, Chesnee United Methodist Church, PO Box 278 Chesnee, SC 29323, and St. James United Methodist Church, 512 St. James Ave. Goose Creek, SC 29445. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Mrs. Wooten was born December 6, 1919 in Treutlen County, Georgia and was a daughter of the late Jackson Sheppard and Sarah Lou “Ludie” White Sheppard. She was a retired supervisor from Estill Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Wooten was a member of Nixville Baptist Church. After retiring, she spent her time caring for others.

Surviving are: her daughters, Jacqueline McBride of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Sally Jo Moore and her husband Reverend Charles Moore of Hampton; sons, John Henry Wooten, Sr. and his wife Reba of Nixville, Charles R. “Randy” Wooten, Sr. and his wife Sheryl of Grays and George Montague “Monty” Wooten and special friend Edith Alward of Lena; 18 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Hugh Wooten, Sr. and his wife Catherine B. “Kitty” Wooten; grandson, David Jackson Wooten; brothers, Theodore Sheppard and Elzie Jackson Sheppard; and sister, Geneva Sheppard.

Funeral services were held 11 o'clock, Friday, July 18, 2008 at Nixville Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

ESTILL - Mrs. Willie Mae Robinson, 70, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Heritage Health Care of the Lowcountry in Estill.

Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of Julia Doe and the late Coleman Doe. She was born April 12, 1938 in Hampton County. She was educated in the public schools of Hampton County and was a member of First Estill Baptist Church where served as a member of the senior choir and usher board. She was employed by Holiday Inn, Hilton Head.

Surviving are: Her loving husband, Mr. Herbert Robinson, Jr., Estill; Her mother, Mrs. Julia Doe Bailey, Estill; 2 Daughters, Mrs. Ann Washington and Ms. Shelia (Darryl) Robinson, all of Estill, SC; 3 Sons, Mr. Jerald Robinson, New York, New York, Mr. Milton (Marsha) and Herbert (Jacqueline) Robinson all of Estill, SC; 5 Sisters, Mrs. Lula Mae (Harry) Gordon and Ms. Daisy Beckett all of Newark, NJ, Ms. Cheryl Doe, Florence, Ms. Janice Parker and Ms. Kim Doe both of Conway; 3 Brothers, Mr. Coleman (Rosa) Doe, Jr. and Mr. Anthony Doe all of Conway, and Mr. John Henry (Yvonne) Doe, Wilmington, NC; Stepbrother, Jimmie Gowans, Atlanta, GA; Stepsister, Barbara Morrow, Las Vegas, NV; One sister-in-law, Ms. Rosean Robinson; One brother-in-law, H. M. Robinson; Special goddaughter, Ms. Tiffany Hall; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; two special friends, Ola Nella Martin, Estill, and Lillie Bell Brown, Garnett; a very special cousin, Loris Buckner, Estill.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m. First Estill Baptist Church Estill with burial in the First Estill Baptist Church Cemetery, Estill. John Eli Memorial Chapel of Martin's Funeral Home of Estill was in charge of all arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

Mrs. King was born in Hampton County. She was a daughter of the late George henry Long and Mary Pauline Sanders Long. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and the Inspiration Bible Fellowship class.

Surviving are: Daughters, Faye Jarrell and Julie Sauls, both of Easley; Debra Sauls of Central; Rita Burns and husband Phil of Liberty; Lynn Reeves and husband Keith of Liberty; stepdaughter, Janice Carter and husband Michael of Lexington; sisters, Kathleen Groves of Walterboro; Eunice Campbell of Travelers Rest; brothers, Marion Long, Carl Long and Marshall Long, all of Estill; Leroy Long of Aiken; grandchildren, Ashton adn Nick Reeves and Blake Burns, all of Liberty and step granddaughter, Ashley Carter of Lexington.

Mrs. King was preceded in death by two brothers, J.P. Long and Rudolph Long, and a stepson, Woody King.

Funeral services were heldxc 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. David Gallamore officiating. Burial was in the Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. Dillard Funeral Home of Pickens was in charge of the arrangements. (Hampton County Guardian, 8/6/2008, contributed by Lois Anderson)

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