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John Terry, 74, Dies in City of Crash Injuries Lexington, Aug. 13 – John Terry, 74, of near Red Bank, who suffered a fractured skull and three broken ribs when he was struck by a truck, August 6, died tonight at the Columbia hospital from his injuries. The accident occurred in front of his residence. He was a native of Richland county and lived on the old Camp Jackson reservation until two years ago when the army purchased his land for the expansion and he had to move. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maria Terry; five sons, L. L. Terry of Charleston, Rufus Terry of Mount Olive, N. C., O. M. Terry of Portsmouth Va., Ralph Terry of Gaston and Morris Terry of Hillsboro, N.C.; four daughters, Mrs. S. L. Castelow of Grafton, Va., Mrs. Wilbur Culley of Blythewood, Mrs. Gary Fox of Charleston, Mrs. Gregory Kohn of Portsmouth Va.; one brother, Houston Terry of Blythewood and one sister, Mrs. Francis Wallace of Lykesland. Funeral plans were incomplete tonight. (The State - August 14, 1942) Joel W. Suber Death of Mr. Joel W. Suber, A Prominent Richland Farmer Passes Away Mr. Joel W. Suber, a prominent and prosperous farmer of this county, died at his residence near the Epworth orphanage on the Garner's ferry road at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.  Mr. Suber was born in Newberry county and was about 70 years of age.  He has been a resident of Richland county for a number of years and no man in the county was more highly respected for integrity.  During the war he served in Capt. Thos. Taylor's cavalry company, and made a fine record for himself as a soldier.  Mr. Suber was a devoted member of the Washington Street Methodist church and his funeral services will be held there at 12 o'clock this morning.  He leaves two children, Mr. Charles W. Suber and Mrs. Peter Marshall. [The State - February 2, 1897, Submitted by Dean Long] Maynard Spigener Maynard Spigener buried yesterday - Sterling citizen, Long of Richland died Saturday on Saluda County Farm The funeral services of the late Maynard R. Spigener were held at the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.  The Rev. A. B. Kennedy read from the Scriptures and the Rev. Geo. A. Blackburn, D. D., of the Arsenal Hill Presbyterian church made an address and referred to Maynard R. Spigener and W. C. Lindsay as modern disciples of Jesus. Interment was in the family lot at Elmwood cemetery.  A large assemblage of relatives and friends attended at church and cemetery. Mr. Spigener died at his home at Ward, in Saluda county, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, rather suddenly.  He had been sick for some time, being operate on about two months ago.  He had little chance for permanent recovery, but bore his illness with fortitude and cheerfulness and had seemed improving a few days ago.  A sudden change came Friday at noon, and he gradually grew worse until the end.  His death came as a shock to his many relatives and friends. Mr. Spigener was a native of Orangeburg county, but for the past 30 years he had been closely identified with Richland and Columbia.  He was for many years a successful planter in this county on the Congaree river, having his residence near or in Columbia.  A little more than a year ago he gave up active business and retired to a plantation which he had recently bought at Ward in the famous Ridge section, having it on his heart to rear his two youngest sons in the country to be farmers.  He had settled down to an ideal country life and it was a happy home circle that has now been broken by his death. Mr. Spigener as a business man had the sterling qualities of industry, economy, intelligence and honesty.  Personally he was modest and retiring, but he made scores of friends who admired him for his true, worth and high ideals.  Few, if any, men have been more honored and respected in any community.  Truth was his watchword and fairness to all men was his code.  He was a true Christian gentleman and was always ready to serve his fellow man.  He had been an active member of the Baptist church since his early manhood and was always interested in all services and religious efforts.  He was the kind of simple and unselfish, good and faithful, loving and true home man that is the salt of the earth. In 1879 Mr. Spigener married Sallie Fair Sims of Columbia.  She died October 10, 1905.  He leaves ten children - six sons and four daughters - Maynard, Sims, Gladden, Frank, Victor, Philip, Annie, Marion, Jennie, Sarah.  He leaves them the proud heritage of a good name.  His stepmother, Mrs. E. S. Spigener, is one of the veteran teachers of this county, and his half-brothers and sisters are well known citizens.  He leaves a full sister, Mrs. Marion Green. [The State - Sept. 8, 1913 - Submitted by Dean Long] January 8, 1922 - Gallant Veteran Dies at Ripe Age Captain Starling Succumbs at Confederate Infirmary Knights of Pythias to have Charge at Elmwood Cemetery Capt. W.D. Starling, former Commandant of the South Carolina Confederate Soldier' Home, a former supervisor of Richland county and one of the best known Confederate veterans in the state, died at the Confederate Infirmary at 4:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness of several weeks. Captain Starling, who had been living with his son, Tyler Starlin, had been in ill health for some time and  last October went to the Confederate Soldiers' Home. About five weeks ago he was moved to the home's infirmary where about three weeks ago he became seriously ill. Ever a brave fighter he lived up to all the traditions of his military career contesting courageously against the "spectre death" and finally meeting it yesterday afternoon as he would have met it unflinchingly on the battlefields of the Confederate war or in even the danger fraught contests of the Red Shirt days, in which he had a conspicuous and laudable part. The funeral will be held at Elmwood cemetery at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, the funeral services at the grave being conducted by the Rev. Wade H Boggs, pastor of the Arsenal Hill Presbyterian Church, and by Myrtle Lodge, Knights of Pythias, in which order Captain Starling held the honor of being probably the oldest living past chancellor. The members of Camp Hampton, United Confederate Veterans, will act as honorary pallbearers, meeting the procession at the cemetery gate at 3:15 o'clock this afternoon. The Daughters of the Confederacy will also attend the funeral in a body, gathering at the cemetery at the same time. Serving as active pallbearers will be: JW Martin, CA Lynn, JM Walker, JF Williams, HD Cooper, and JM Graham, all members of Myrtle Lodge. (contributed by Brenda Duckworth)  (Mrs.) Mary Ann Thomas Services Sunday For Mrs. Thomas Rites From the Jackson Creek Church for Lifelong Resident Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas, 78, of Dentsville, who died at 3:25 yesterday morning at the Columbia hospital after a brief illness, will be conducted at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Guy Hinson, pastor. Interment will be in the churchyard. Mrs. Thomas was an active member of Jackson Creek Baptist church and was a lifelong resident of Richland county. She leaves many friends who will be saddened by her passing. She was the widow of the late Jerry Thomas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Locklair of Blythewood and Miss Jennie Thomas of Dentsville; two sons, M .J. Thomas of Florence and R. L. Thomas of New Brookland; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body will remain at the Dunbar Funeral home until time for the service. Active pallbearers will be Joseph Keels, John W. Corder, W .K. Dent, L. W. Smith, John W. Crews, Ware Carns. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. F. C. Owens, John Baldwin and the deacons of Jackson Creek Baptist. (The State - November 28, 1936) ROBERT C SHAND DIED YESTERDAY Was one of Most Popular Young Men in City Head of the Eagles’ Order Date: 1908-11-01 Mr. Robert C Shand died at the Columbia hospital yesterday morning at 11 o’clock after an illness of several weeks, following an operation for appendicitis. Soon after the operation, pneumonia set in and other complications that finally through a lingering sickness caused death. He had been lingering and making a gallant fight for 10 days. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at Trinity Church, Rev. Kirkman G. Finlay conducting the services. Mr. Shand was a prominent member of the Eagles, and this order will attend the funeral in a body. The members of the Eagles club are requested to assemble at the hall at 3 p.m. and the march will be taken from the hall to the church. Mr. Shand was worthy president of the Eagles at the time of his death and was regarded as one of the most influential and best loved men in the order here. Mr. Shand was born in Union January 27, 1872, and was first well known in Columbia while a student at the university, at that time the South Carolina College. He was at the college during the years 1888, 1889, and 1890. While a member of the college student body he took a very prominent part in athletics. It was this very fact that made may of his friends hope that he might recover from his serious illness because of his strong physical development. After leaving the college, Mr. Shand was connected with the Fowles Lumber company of this city and later on went into business in the Shand Builders’ Supply Company, of which he was president. His business ability is shown in the concern which he was most influential in building up. Even while a young man in college his ability was recognized, and when he went out of college he naturally came into that prominence which he deserved. When Mr. Shand was operated on seven weeks ago at the hospital his condition, while serious, was not at first regarded as critical. But later when grave complications set in, it was seen that the end was not far off. Within the past week his condition became more and more critical, and it was known that there was practically no hope. But he fought death fearlessly and smilingly, though in great pain. Mr. Shand was a kind man, and he numbered his friends in Columbia by the Hundreds. In the business world he was well known also, and in his dealing with his fellow man he was above reproach. His presence was always a source of you to his many admirers, and he will be sadly missed from the community. Many, many have been the expression of sorrow during the last few days, when all hope was despaired of. Mr. Shand is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. RW Shand; by two sisters, Misses Loulie and Mary Shand, and three brothers, Gadsden E, WM and SI Shand, all of this city. The funeral services will be held at Trinity Church at 4 o’clock and the internment will be in the churchyard. From the Eagles’ Lodge the following pallbearers will be in attendance: George B Radcliffe, James Scott, Edward Vincent, Wilton Lyles and WD Starling, Jr. The other pallbearers are DR. LA Griggith, CW Moorman, John C Lott, Robert Moorman and CM Scott. (contributed by Brenda Duckworth)   A. J. Shealy  A. J. Shealy Dies at Ridgewood Camp Passes Away After Long Illness Funeral Services to Be Held Wednesday A. J. Shealy, 40 years of age, died last night at Ridgewood camp, where he had been for the past 18 months. Mr. Shealy was single, never having married. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. c. L. Shealy, 1031 Whaley street; two brothers, H. C. Shealy of Columbia and b. H. Shealy of Parr Shoals, and two sisters, Mrs. a. H. Ariail of Parr Shoals and Mrs. Annie Tindall of Columbia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Olympia Methodist church, arrangements to be announced later. (The State September 27, 1921) Maurice Stevens Dies Suddenly Well Known Columbia Business Man Succumbs Maurice Leslie Stevens, 43 years of age, manager and co-partner of the Drive-in-Auto filling station, was found dead int he kitchen of his home 821 1-2 Main street early yesterday morning. death was attributed to acute indigestion. The death of Mr. Stevens came as a great shock of surprise to his many friends and relatives, he having appeared perfectly well and attended a family reunion near Clinton Thursday. Mr. Stevens came to Columbia a number of years go from Cross Keys, union county, and took a position with the Western Union Telegraph company. He was for some time president of the local branch of the commercial telegraphers' union. He gave up telegraphy some time ago and became manager of the traffic bureau of the Columbia chamber of commerce, which he ably filled until he went into business for himself, taking the agency for the Gulf Refining company and into the retail business, erecting the filling station now standing on the corner of Main and Senate streets. Mr. Stevens was well known in the city and all day yesterday and well into the night many friends went to the home to offer their sympathies. Mr. Stevens married Miss Clytie Reddick, daughter of Mrs. Catherine Reddick of Columbia, who survives him with a daughter, Miss Edna May Stevens. He is also survived by his father, R. M. Stevens of Richland county and a sister, Mrs. w. J. Krittenden of Detroit, Mich. Funeral services will be announced upon receipt of advices from Mrs. Krittenden. (The State September 28, 1921) Donald Edward Thornton Services for Staff Sgt. Donald Edward Thornton Jr. will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Faith Baptist Church, Eastover, conducted by the Rev. Virgil Mullins and Milton Walker. Pallbearers will be Paul Hinson, Bob Leslie, Julius Jackson, Tony Wilson, Bob Lapan, Donie Fulmer and John Wayne Brown. Sgt. Thornton, 32, of Route 1, Eastover, died Monday of injuries sustained in a helicopter crash. He had served in the S.C. Army National Guard for 13 years and was crew chief of UH-1 Helicopter, assigned to Tecon Platoon of the 1st/101st Air Cavalry, Eastover, Troop D. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is in charge. (The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC - November 17, 1983)