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Mary Lewis
77, Greenwood
Greenwood Journal May 20, 1897, p2; GJ May 27, 1897, p2. contributed by Billie Jones Gaines Gleanings-- Contributors note: Her death was mentioned again in the Greenwood Journal published on May 27, 1897, p2 Kirksey, SC, May 24, 1897 -- Our community has been saddened during the last two weeks by the death of Mrs. Mary Lewis, Jno. Trapp Cook, Wells Jackson Snead, and Jno Ouzts. "Mrs. Mary Lewis died at the residence of R. T. Strom on May 11, and was buried at Mt Creek church. Mrs. Lewis has been a sufferer for several months, and while her death was expected, yet her three daughters and many friends deeply feel their loss. She was a member of Mt. Creek church from early childhood." Contributors note: I have Mary Lewis as nee Mary Rambo, dau of Jesse and Emily Bledsoe. Mary was born Jun 15, 1827 and died May 11, 1897 per her obit, but per Mt. Creek Greenwood transcription that I have been sent, gives the date of death as May 12, 1897. She is buried with T. W. Lewis, who I have attached as her husband, who predeceased her by about 20 yrs. Lewis, Narcie E.
Dec 21 1862 - Aug 8 1915 Edna McKee Edna McKee, 66, of 2418 South M ain St., died Aug, 9, 1994 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late James Douglas and Ruby Elam M cKee. She retired from the Greenwood M ethodist Home and Greenwood M ills, M athews Plant and was a helping hand for members of M athews United M ethodist Church where she taught in the children's Sunday School department. Surviving are a sister, Emma Allen of Greenwood; and two brothers, Royce M cKee of Greenwood and Bruce M cKee of Coronaca. Services will be Thursday at 4 pm at M athews United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lewis R. Sherard and the Rev. John G. Hipp officiating. Burial will be in M athews Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Thomas, Hilton L. Dodgen Sr., Bill hodges, Emory Bailey, Ray Snelling, Clyde Evans, Gary Palmer, and Chip Snelling. Honorary escorts will be the men of Mathews United M ethodist Church. The body is at Harley Funeral Home and will be placed in the church Thursday at 3 pm. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. The family is at the home of a brother, Royce M cKee, 531 Wilson St. No.2. Memorial may be made to M athews United M ethodist Church, PO Box 2066, Greenwood, SC 29646. (Index-Journal...contributed by Andrew Staton) Ruby McKee Mrs. Ruby Elam Mckee, 79, Of 157 Orange St. Died This Morning At Her Home After A Brief Illness. She Was Born In Lincolnton, Ga., A Daughter Of The Late Henry And Willie Sprouce Elam. She Had Lived In Greenwood All Of Her Life And Was A Member Of Matthews United Methodist Church, The Ladies' Court Of Woodmen Of The World And The Ladies' Bible Class Of The Church. She Was The Widow Of James Douglas Mckee, Who Died In 1946. Surviving Are Three Daughters, Mrs. Robert [Emma] Allen And Mrs. Ray [Ruth] Gilden Of Greenwood And Miss Edna Mckee Of The Home; Three Sons, Allen Mckee And Bruce Mckee Of Greenwood And Royce Mckee Of Alameda, Calif.; Three Sisters, Mrs. John Lemasters Of Spartanburg; Mrs. W. H. Park Of Duncan And Mrs. Monroe Hitt Of Dallas, Texas; One Brother, J. P. Elam Of Ware Shoals; 15 Grandhcildren And 10 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services Will Be Held Tuesday At 3 Pm At Matthews United Methodist Church By The Rev. John G. Hipp And The Rev. Wallace Culp. Burial Will Be In The Matthews Cemetery. Pallbearers Will Be Austin Attaway, Marion Mclean, Ramey Underwood, James Boggero, Cecil Covil, Phil Pace, Billy Scoggins And Jay Walker. The Body Is At Harley Funera L Home, Where The Family Will Receive Friends Tonight Fron 7 Utnil 9 O'clock, And Will Be Placed In The Church Tuesday At 2 Pm. The Family Is At The Home. (Index Journal, no dates given...contributed by Andrew Staton) T. G. McKittrick Ninety Six – Thomas Guy McKittrick, 72, of the Cambridge section, died at his home Monday. He was a native of Newberry County, son of the late James and Mary Workman McKittrick. He had lived in the Ninety Six area since 1935. surviving are his wife, Mrs Mattie Crowder McKittrick’ two daughters, Mrs. Doris Balchin of Cambridge section and Miss Ruth McKittrick of the home; three sons, Wilbur and Ralph Crowder McKittrick of Ninety Six and Thomas McKittrick of the home, and one brother, J. A. McKittrick of Mountville. Funeral services will be held from Blyth Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. W. D. Butler, the Rev. W. H. Beirs and the Rev. Robert James. Burial will follow in the Little River Dominick Presbyterian church Cemetery near Chappells...no news source given - contributed by Randy Butler James McKittrick Rev. McKittrick Of Greenwood Dies At Age 92 Greenwood – The Rev. James Richard McKittrick, 92 of Kinard died Monday in Self Memorial Hospital in Greenwood. He was born in Laurens County, a son of the late John T. and Lura Watson McKittrick. He was a retired Baptist minister and was one of the original members of the general board of the Baptist State Convention. He was a graduate of Newberry College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He held pastorates in Saluda, Lexington, Chester County and Whitmire. HE was life member and chaplin of Amity Lodge 87 AFM. Surviving are two sons, James L. McKittrick of Simpsonville, and the Rev. Parks McKittrick of Greenwood; a daughter, Mrs. M. W. Lemmond of Brunswick, Ga.’ A brother, Max B. McKittrick of Kinard; and a sister, Mrs. W. H. Brehmer of Kinard. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Bush River Baptist Church. Whitaker Funeral Home is in charge...The State - contributed by Randy Butler Olivia Molden Olivia Ruth Addy Molden, 67, of 1612 Sweetwater Road, died Sunday at Self Memorial Hospital. She was a former Aide for Woodfield Elementary School. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Renee Molden of Greenwood; a son, Clay Molden of Greenwood; two sisters, Barbara Addy Stutts of Newberry and Mary Ann Addy Kirby of Gastonia, N.C.; and two half brothers, Frank L. Addy of Greenwood and Richard E. Addison of Newberry. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Methodist Home, Heritage Hills Chapel. The family will recieve friends 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Hills. - Blyth Funeral Home...Greenville News in November, 1997, contributed by Andrew Staton. Roger Dale "Popeye" McKee Waterloo-Roger Dale "Popeye" McKee, 46, of Rt. 1,husband of Ann warren, died Oct. 19, 1996. Born in Lincolnton, NC, he was a son of Hazel Brown McKee and the late Warren Austin McKee. He was employed by Brothers and Harrison and was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving, in addition to his wife of the home and his mother of Anderson, are two stepdaughters, Christie Caton of the home and Tammie Thomas of Greensboro, NC; four sisters, Brenda Williams, Joan Brock, Ann Sullivan, and Vickie Vinson, all of Anderson; two brothers, Bennie M cKee of Ninety Six and Michael McKee of Anderson; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Herman Bradley officiating. Pallbearers will be Bobby Caton, Randy Lawrence, Randy Thomas, Buck Davenport, Bubba Davenport and Billy McDaniel. (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Warren Austin McKee Anderson---Warren Austin McKee, 59, of 406 McCullough St. died Sunday. He was a retired textile employee and a US Army Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mamie McKee Walker of Greenwood, stepfather Sanders Walker; wife, Hazel Brown McKee of the home, sons, Bennie McKee of Ninety Six, Roger McKee of Greenwood and Michael McKee of Anderson; daughters, Brenda Williams, Joan King, Ann Johnson, and Vickie Vinson, all of Anderson and sister, Joyce Elmore of Greenwood. Services will be at 2pm Wednesday at McDougald's North Chapel. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. (Greenville News, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Margaret McKee Mrs. Margaret Ellen White McKee, wife of H. Bruce McKee will known young matron of Greenwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning in Brookville, Fla., while returning to Greenwood after a vacation trip. Mrs. McKee was 22 years old and was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., Aug. 18, 1929. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. white, residents of Greenwood, and had been living in Greenwood for the last 20 years. She was a member of the Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church and was active in all phases of church work. Mrs. McKee had led a faithful and consecrated Christian life. Surviving besides her husband and parents are three sisters, Mirsses Dorothy Lee, Helen Louise and Nancy White; two brothers, Ruddy and Roney White; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wite, all of Greenwood. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 7 o'clock from the Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. J. E. Willis and the Rev. Denver S. Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Garden Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Paul Owings, Jr., George Tensley, Kenneth Lawson, Leroy Higginbotham, E. F. LaGrone, Gilbert McDowell, Carroll Owens, Junior Madden, and S. L. Madden. Composing the honorary escort will be deacons of Callie Self Memorial Baptist church and the officers of the Sunday School of the church. After 5 o'clock this afternoon the body will be at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. white, 320 East Cambridge Ave., to await the service hour. Harley Funeral Home in charge. (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Pamela Allen McCullough 47, of 108 Glencrest Court, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Hospice House. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Emma McKee Allen and the late Robert Allen. She was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College and was a paper carrier for The Index-Journal. She was a member of Woodfields Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother of the home; three sisters, Ann Allen Landis and her husband, Keith, of Abbeville; Jean Allen Ellison and her husband, Billy, of West Columbia and Kay Allen Snelling of Gaston; three brothers, Tom Allen and his wife, Rena, of Martinez, Ga, Barry Allen and his wife, Cheryl, of Greensboro, NC; and Billy Allen of Greenwood; nephews and nieces {"Pam's kids"}, Jason Collins, Quincy Hollingsworth, Cody Ellison, Andy Allen, Ty Snelling, Mike Snelling, Casper Snelling, Christi Hollingsworth, Courtney Gerald, Brandy Snelling, Shannon Allen and Kim Raber; and great-nephews and -nieces. Services will be at 1pm Friday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Woody Oliver officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8pm. The family is at the home in The Willows. Memorials may be made to Hospice House, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood SC 29646 (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Jeanette "Jimmie" W. McKee 70, wife of Henry Royce McKee, of 531 Wilson St., No. 2, died Dec. 25, 1991, at Self Memorial Hospital. Born in Ninety-Six, she was a daughter of J. Fred and Gladys Willey Williams. She was a volunteer for Greenwood Methodist Home, a life member of the PTA and served as the state secretary. She was past president of Leslie and Northside Parent and Teacher Association. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and President of Brunson Sunday School Class. Surviving, in addition to her husband of the home, are a daughter, Sherry Falotico of Westboro, Mass; a son, Richard "Dick" McKee of Durham, NC.; step -mother, Bessie Williams of Clinton; a step -brother, Dr. Robert A. Blake of Gastonia, NC and four grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11 am at First Baptist Church with Dr. William Harris and Dr. Carlton Allen officiating, with burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dr. Ernest Young, Dr. Barry M. Ruseell, Harold White, Giles Daniel, Jack Cheney, and Ron E. Noble. Honrary escorts will be the Benson Sunday School Class, Lynn Ethridge, Dr. John Holman, Dr. Ennis James, Dr. Joseph Beaudrot, Dr. Julius Leary and Dr. Vernon Moore. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Harley Funeral Home, Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church. The family is at the residence. (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Henry Royce MCKee 79, of 531 Wilson St., died May 5, 1999, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Jame Douglas and Ruby Elam McKee. Survivors:a daughter, Sherry Faloctico, Boston; a son, Richard 'Dick' McKee, Durham, NC; a sister, Emma Allen, Greenwood; a brother, Bruce McKee, Coronaca; and four grandchildren. Visitation:7 to 9 pm today at Harley Funeral Home; 11 am Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial:Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorials:First Baptist Church PO Box 702, Greenwood, SC 29648. The family is at the home. (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Carolyn Powell McKee Mrs. Carolyn Powell McKee, 63, of 101 Piedmont St., wife of Allen McKee, died Tuesday afternoon at Self Memorial Hospital. She was born in Edgefield County, a daughter of the late George and Parmelia Ranson Powell. She was a member of Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home, are two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Jefferson, and Mrs. Barbara Ann McKee, both of Greenwood; two sisters, Miss Margaret Powell of the home and Mrs. James [Dot] Boggero of Greenwood; two brothers, George T. Powell of Greenwood and john [Bud] Powell of the home; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 am Thursday at Harley Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Reuel Westbrook and the Rev. C. H. McCarson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Rudolph Sims, Bill Turner, William Nickles, Joe M. Minor, Milton Davis, Roy Summery, Guy Moon, Henry Suddeth, Jack Bass, and Raymond Hudgen. Honorary escort will be Ranson Sullivan, Roy Gibson, W. W. Buckheister, H. S. Buzhardt, Charlie Bowles, T. R. Underwood, Odell Duvall, Harold White, Pete Bowie, James Ray Dodgen, James Anderson, Maxie Shumate, William Coursey, Willard McDaniel, Robert Ledford, Whitey Sexton, Jack Sizemore, James Hall, Dr. E. M. Mobley, and Dr. W. N. Price. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton) Otis Allen McKee Allen McKee, 72, of 101 Piedmont St., widower of Mrs. Carolyn Powell McKee, died March 1, 1988 at Self Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenwood County, he was a son of the late James Douglas and Ruby Elam McKee. He was retired from Greenwood Mills, Matthews Plant was a member of Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church. He was also a member of Mathews Masonic Lodge No. 358, Hejaz Temple, the Greenwood Antuque Care Club and the Quarter Century Club of Greenwood Mills. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Denton {Ramona} Jefferson and Miss Barbara Ann McKee of Greenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Allen and Miss Edna McKee of Greenwood; two brothers, Royce McKee and Bruce McKee of Greenwood; five grandchildren and three great -grandchildren. Services will be at 2 pm Thursday at Harley Funeral Home with the Rev. Reuel Westbrook, the Rev. Jack Mullinax and the Rev. John Hipp officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Charlie Boles, William S. "Bill" Nickles, James Ray Dodgen, Willie Beshers, Henry Hollingsworth, Frank Addy, Don Keadle, Tim Dixon and Bill Turner. Honarary escort will be members of Mathews Masonic Lodge No. 358 and the Greenwood Shrine Club along with Milton "Buddy" Davis, Mac Mills, Ralph Price, Dr. Jack Collins, Dr. Wiley Price, Dr. Travis Stevenson, Dr. O. M. Cobb Jr. Dr. Jack Scurry, Dr. John Harrison, Jack Scott and Earl Cowan. The body is at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight. The family is at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ramona Jefferson, 420 Panacea Road, Augusta Fields. (Index Journal, unknown date, contributed by Andrew Staton)
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