Obituaries, Lee County, South Carolina Genealogy Trails

Mr. A. W. Parrott
Bishopville, Sept 27 - Late last Saturday afternoon Mr. A. W. Parrott, aged abut 69 years, died at the home of Mrs. Mary E. Parrot, after suffering fro a few days only with some brain trouble. Mr. Parrrott was up and going until last Monday and apparently was not much sick until Friday when he became unconscious. The funeral services were held at the residence and the body taken to Darlington, his old home, for burial yesterday morning. ( The State - September 28, 1909)

Eugene Carnes
Bishopville, Oct 23 - Little Eugene, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Carnes, died this morning, after an illness of a few days of malarial fever. The little one's condition was not considered serious until Wednesday, when complications set in.
The funeral services were held Friday morning by Rev. H. R. Murchison, and the burial was in the grave-yard of the Presbyterian church. (The State November 19, 1920)

Mr. D. H. Hutto of the Lees section died very suddenly at his home this week. Mr. Hutto was apparently in good health the day before his death, having been in Bamberg attending to some business. He was a very large and successful planter. [State – 21 Dec. 1907 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]

DIED, on the 2d of June, 1862 , at Lynchburg , S. C., Mr. J. Hudson White, in the 68th year of his age. He rests in peace. [Charleston Mercury – Saturday, 7 June 1862 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]

Bishopville, July 2. – Mrs. Edwin D. Reames died at her home here late yesterday afternoon after a long period of suffering. Mrs. Reames has been in declining health for several months, and while her loved ones had no hope of her recovery, yet when the end came death was none the less sad. Mrs. Reames was an active member of the Methodist church, having united with the church in early years. She leaves a husband and three children as well as a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held from the family residence this afternoon, and the body interred in Bethlehem cemetery. [State – 3 July 1911 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]

Bishopville, March 16. – Capt. J. W. Stuckey, one of our oldest citizens, died yesterday evening in the 86th year of his age. Captain Stuckey has been a man of considerable prominence and influence, but for several years he has been in feeble health and confined to his home. He was one of the old landmarks who are fast passing away, and was identified with the early history of Bishopville. Before the war he was for many years the tax collector of what was then known as Sumter district, and was one of its most popular officials. His funeral will be conducted at the Methodist church tomorrow at 10 a .m. , and he will be buried with Masonic honors. [State – 18 Mar. 1896; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]

Bishopville, April 9. – Mrs. William Brearley died at her home, near Bishopville, on April 1. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. C. Hammond, and loving hands laid her body to rest in Mount Zion cemetery. [State – 10 Apr. 1912 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]

Bishopville, July 21. – Mr. A. H. Lovelace, a friend of partner of E. C. Pound, deceased, an account of whose death appeared in The State today, arrived in town last night and now has charge of the body of Mr. E. C. Pound. Mr. Lovelace stated to this reporter today that Mr. Pound was from Atlanta , Ga. , and that he had a mother, brother and sister who reside at that place. Mr. Lovelace received a telegram today from P. P. Pound, Atlanta , inquiring of him the time and cause of the death of E. C. Pound. At this time nothing definite has been decided as to what disposition will be made of the body. [State – 22 July 1906 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]

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