Death and Obituarues of Saluda County, SC The State – April 19, 1912 Joseph Culbreath Dies At Saluda Veteran of Mexican War Passes Away Was in Palmetto Regiment Served With Distinction in Mexican War and War Between the Sections Saluda, April 18 – Joseph Culbreath of Saluda, veteran of the Mexican war and the War between the Sections, died at his home here this morning. Mr. Culbreath was 92 years of age, the oldest resident of Saluda county and an interesting man who was widely loved and honored. Mous Palmetto regiment, enlisting from Laurens in Company L of that regiment. Entering the war as a fourth corporal at its close he was first lieutenant. He was awarded a gold medal with other commissioned officers of that regiment. This was one of his most prized possessions. It was one of his most cherished desires to live to receive the Jackson vase as the last surviving member of the Palmetto regiment. The death of Mr. Culbreath leaves only on other member of that famous regiment. Enlising at the beginning of the War Between the Sections, Mr. Culbreath served throughout the struggle, taking part in more than 40 battles and skirmishes. He was never wounded. He is survived by a widow and five sons. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Bethlehem church near his late home. William G. Hazel Jr. Saluda, Nov 18 - William G., Jr., little son of Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Hazel, died at their home here Tuesday night, after being ill for less than 24 hours with diphtheria.  He also had pneumonia in both lungs.  He was two years, eight months and 25 days old and had been an invalid from birth.  The little boyd was laid to rest in Travis Park cemetery Wednesday afternon at 3 o'clock, the funeral services being conducted at the grave by the Rev. J. L. singleton, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist church. (The State - November 19, 1920) Robert E. Maffett Saluda, Oct 23 - Robert E. Maffett of the Richardsonville section of this county died at his home Wednesday night after an illness extending over several months.  Mr. Maffett was one of the county's most substantial citizens and the news of his death will be received by his friends throughout the country with surprise and regret. He was interred at Trinity Lutheran church, of which he has been a leading member for a number of years.  The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. N. D. Bodie, and the burial rites were performed by the members of McMillan camp, Woodmen of the World, to which he belonged. (The State - October 24, 1909) Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford Saluda, Oct 23 - Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, the wife of Mr. William H. Crawford, Sr., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Grice, near Wards, yesterday afternoon.  The burial took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family burying ground, near Mt. Enon, this county. Mrs. Crawford, while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Grice, became ill and after several weeks gradually grew worse until the end came.  She was the daughter of Mr. A. M. Chapman, Sr., who is still living and hale and hearty at 84. Besides her husband, Mrs. Crawford leaves six children as follows:  Messrs. R. A. and W. H. Crawford, Jr., and Mrs. B. F. Forrest of Saluda, Mrs. L. C. Grice of Wards, Mrs. J. C. Haitiwanger of Johnston and Mr. G. S. Creawford of Waynesboro, Ga. She has a large family connection in this county. (The State - October 24, 1909) Andrew P. Smith Saluda, Feb 21 - Andrew P. Smith, a well known citizen of the Good Hope section of this county, died at his home on Sunday morning and was buried at Good Hope church Sunday afternoon.  Mr. Smith's illness was very brief.  He was taken with pneumonia on Monday evening last, and despite all medical skill gradually grew worse until Saturday, when his condition became alarming. The deceased was about 50 years old.  He was the father of John M. and D. N. Smith, who hava large merchantile business both here and at St. Matthews.  Besides these he leaves another son, Cothran, and two daughters.  He married his second wife, Mrs. Carrie Trotter, in November. (The State - February 22, 1910) The State - December 21, 1994 MINONA RATCLIFF RETIRED TEACHER IN S.C. SCHOOLS Services for Minona Mitchell Ratcliff, 79, of 6028 Elmon St. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Ramey Funeral Home of Saluda, with burial in Travis Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church. Mrs. Ratcliff died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1994. Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mamie Snelgrove Mitchell. She was a graduate of Berry College and attended Alaska University, the University of South Carolina and Western Carolina University. She retired as a teacher and was a member of the S.C. Teachers Association, First Presbyterian Church of Columbia and the Women's Circle. Surviving are her husband, William Andrew Ratcliff Jr.; a son, William Ratcliff of Sherrills Ford, N.C.; a daughter, Nona Rhodes of St. Helena Island; brothers, Pete Mitchell of Lexington and James Mitchell of Columbia; a sister, Elizabeth Paris of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.   © Genealogy Trails and their submitters - all rights reserved HOME