U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
ANTHONY L. CANTEY
MANNING -- Anthony "Pop" Levon Cantey, 44, husband of Thelma Ruth White Cantey, died Oct. 1, 2004, on I-26 in Laurens County, as a result of an accident.
Born Dec. 20, 1959, in the Jordan section of Clarendon County, he was a son of Charles Lee Wilson and Lillian Cantey. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. In his youth, he joined Union Cypress AME Church. Later in life, he joined New Covenant Apostolic Church in Greeleyville. He was a dedicated member, serving as a deacon, Sunday school superintendent, on the gospel choir, trustee board and in any other capacity needed. He was a licensed truck driver and employed by P.B. Industrial in Charleston.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Ruth White Cantey of the home; his father, Charles (Margie) Wilson of Alcolu; his mother, Lillian Cantey of Norwalk, Conn.; three sons, Martin (Erica) White of Laurel, Md., Robert White of Manning and Antwane Cantey of the home; two daughters, Sabrina Cantey of the home and adopted daughter, Tameka (Aaron) Robinson of Conway; two brothers, Larry (Erma) Cantey of Milford, Conn., and Charles "Joey" Wilson Jr. of Greenville; 10 sisters, the Rev. Vivian Cantey of Orangeburg, Charlene (Frankie) Frierson, Monique Wilson, Loretta Conyers, Patricia (Wilbert) Holiday, Gwendolyn Myers, all of Manning, Larraine Holiday of Florence, Donna (Eric) Heyward of Durham, N.C., Stacy and Tracy Wilson of Columbia; and three grandchildren.
He was reared by his grandmother, the late Pattie York Cantey, and his aunt, Clara David of Manning.
A wake service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Hayes F. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning.
The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at New Covenant Apostolic Church, Greeleyville, with Bishop W. Ron Dunmore, pastor, officiating, presiding Bishop Kenneth Swaringer Sr. assisting District Elders James Holliday and Preston Keels.
Burial will be in Hunter cemetery.
Pallbearers will be men of the church and friends of the family.
Floral bearers will be ladies of the church and friends of the family.
The family will receive friends at the home, 1082 Flagsbury Court, Red Hill community of Manning.
Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning is in charge of arrangements.
ODESSA H. MATHIS
Odessa Hall Mathis, 85, widow of E.F. Mathis Jr., died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born in Hartsville, she was a daughter of the late Lucious Hall and the late Modena Russell Hall. Mrs. Mathis was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sons, Clarence Eugene Mathis and wife, Betty, and Edwin L. "Bo" Mathis and wife, Ruth, of Sumter; a daughter, Jewel Mathis Burton and husband, Lee, of Sumter; a brother, Alton Lane of Lugoff; three sisters, Patricia Ballard of Sumter, Peggy Dixon of Columbia and Geniola Gandy of Florence; five grandchildren, Tammy Mathis Geddings, Kimberly Mathis Hogue, Eddie Mathis, Pamela Mathis Gregory and Michael W. Burton; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Collins and the Rev. Ed Bowen officiating.
Burial will be in Sumter cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 1724 Broome St.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements.
CLARENCE SINGLETON
YONKERS, N.Y. -- Clarence Singleton died Oct. 6, 2004, in Yonkers, N.Y.
Born in Sumter, S.C., he was a son of the late John Singleton and Sarah Richbow Singleton.
The family will receive friends at the home of his aunt, Francis Dinkins, 6750 Light House Lane, Rembert.
Services will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.
ELIZABETH TINDAL
BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Elizabeth "Mert" Tindal, 55, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Brooklyn Memorial Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Born in the Rimini community of Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late David and Millie Ann Canty Gillard.
The family will receive friends at the home of her aunt, Lelia Phillips, 1188 Clifton Road, Summerton.
Services will be announced by Summerton Funeral Service.
FRANCES T. RICHBURG
Mrs. Frances Tindal Richburg, a senior citizen and former educator of Clarendon County and a daughter of the late Marion Tindal and Mamie Cooper Tindal, was born in the Silver community of Clarendon County, on April 19, 1910. She entered into eternal rest on Oct. 4, 2004, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Richburg joined Friendship AME Church during her youth and served faithfully in many capacities, including the Senior Choir and the Missionary Society. She was also mother of the church and a member of several other civic organizations. She obtained her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Morris College. She taught for 45 years at Silver, Paxville and Alcolu elementary schools.
Strongly devoted to her family, she gave herself untiringly with deepest love and unforgettable gentleness. The joy of her warm smile will be cherished by her many friends and family.
She was married
to Richard Richburg Jr. of Clarendon County, who preceded her in death in 1973. This union was blessed with three children; two children, Helen and Calvin, preceded her in death.
Her memories will be cherished by two sons, Marion Richburg Sr. of Paxville and Willie (Donna) Cooper of Nanticoke, Pa.; two sisters, Roberta T. Abraham of Eldersburg, Md., and Lucille T. (Gerald T.) Washington of Sumter; three sisters-in-law, Lucretia Ragins of Sumter, Minnie B. (Dewey, Sr.) Hamilton of Manning and Edythe G. Richburg of Summerton; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Two brothers preceded her in death, James (Jent) Tindal and Cleveland Tindal.
JOSEPH MONTGOMERY
Joseph Montgomery, 63, husband of Francis Prescott Montgomery, died Oct. 6, 2004, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born June 8, 1941, in Sumter County, he was a son of Ethel Mae McDuffie Prince.
The family will receive friends at 22 Oakview Drive.
Services will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.
BOB KRAYNIK
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Bob Kraynik, 52, of Fayetteville, Ark., went home to his Lord on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, in Fayetteville.
He was born July 8, 1952, in Philadelphia to John and Mary Willoughby Kraynik. A loving husband, devoted father, coach, military leader and teacher, friend and community member, Bob touched countless lives and will be sorely missed.
This man had many gifts, but having a humble servant's heart was truly one of his most admirable qualities. He invested his time in people and in service to others, taking joy in mowing the church grounds, teaching physical education at Vandergriff, decorating his home for Christmas and Halloween, attending the sporting events of his students and friends, driving carpools, teaching junior high Sunday school and providing gifts with a generous heart. He was already making plans for costuming himself on Halloween and topping the year he'd wowed neighborhood children and friends by dressing up as Sulley, the huge blue monster from "Monsters Inc." He was an encourager and his daughters' biggest fan as they pursued their talents in academics, gymnastics, soccer and cheerleading. Bob was a second father to many of their daughters' friends.
Bob started his career in the Air Force after going through the ROTC at the University of Arkansas and graduating in 1974. Toward the end of his career, he excitedly returned to the university to be a professor of military science. In his military career, he spent time at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, Dyers Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, Elmendorff Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, and Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. Bob retired as a colonel in the Air Force and his family and friends were very proud of this accomplishment.
This true gentleman loved his wife, Bobbye Kraynik, and treated her with utmost respect. Their marriage partnership was out of the ordinary and a testimony to many. The two were truly best friends. He is lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Jordan and Kelsey Kraynik, both of the home in Fayetteville, Ark. Bob leaves behind his two brothers, Joe Kraynik of Auburn, Calif., and John Kraynik of Charlotte, N.C.; and his parents, John and Mary Kraynik of Sumter.
A big man of stature, but even grander in the size of his heart, Bob could be remembered by these verses from God's Word: "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58b and "A righteous man will be remembered forever." Psalm 112:6b.
Memorial services honoring his life will be held at 4 p.m. today at Grace Church, Highway 45 East, Fayetteville, with Pastor Don Carter officiating.
The family of Mr. Bob Kraynik received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.nelsonberna.com.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Church of Northwest Arkansas, 6644 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72703 or to The Kraynik Girls' Education Account at Arvest.
SELENE R. POOL
GEORGETOWN -- Selene Rodgers Pool, 90, widow of Edward Pool, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
A graveside memorial service, directed by Graham Funeral Home will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sumter cemetery.
She was born May 3, 1914, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Archie David Rodgers Sr. and Eliza Edeline Busbee Rodgers. Mrs. Pool was a graduate of Sumter High School and Furman University. She was a homemaker and a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was first married
to the late W.E. Russell.
Surviving are one stepson, E.M. Pool of Greenville; one stepdaughter, Margaret (Peggy) McCleskey of Hilton Head; one brother, Archie David Rodgers Jr. of Georgetown; one nephew, David Rodgers III of Fairfax, Va.; two nieces, Barbara R. Parkerson of Burke, Va., and Nancy R. McPherson of Irmo.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 219 Cleland St., Georgetown, SC 29440.
FRANCIS M. STANFIELD
Francis Marion Stanfield, 65, husband of Enriqueta Villegas Stanfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Kisler Eugene Stanfield and the late Daisy Felder Stanfield. He attended First Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a captain with Security Management.
Survivors besides his wife include two sons, David Allen Stanfield of Kaneoha, Hawaii, and Michael Lane Stanfield of Columbia; two daughters, Ann Marie Ledina and Vanessa Higdon, both of Sumter; four brothers, J.C. Stanfield of Charleston, James Stanfield, Frankie Stanfield and Kenneth Stanfield, all of Sumter; four sisters, Barbara Hodge, Helen Evans and Annie Powell, all of Sumter, and Mary Davis of Florida; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Christopher officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 1318 Alva Drive.
Memorials may be made to Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2609 McCray's Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.
BROOKS L. THOMAS
Brooks Leon Thomas, 20, died Oct. 5, 2004, at Lieber Correctional Center, Ridgeville.
Born Feb. 20, 1984, in Sumter, he was a son of David White and Selenia Thomas McKnight and stepson of Freddie Thomas McKnight.
The family will receive friends at the home of his grandmother, Mary Frances June Thomas, 1120 Flamingo Road.
Services will be announced by Job's Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.
