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Orangeburg County,
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The Charleston Mercury 10-25-1859
  • October 15th, at Orangeburg, Jacob Stroman (Salley), son of Dr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Salley, aged 4 years, 10 months and 28 days.
  • October 18th, after a sudden illness, Richard Andrew (Barton), son of James M. and Jennet Barton, of Orangeburg. Born 29th February, 1857


OSCAR GLOVER III - LOCAL PHYSICIAN

ORANGEBURG -- Services for Dr. Oscar Glover III, 27, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, with burial in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Otto Crumel Funeral Home of North. Dr. Glover died Friday, May 27, 1994. Born in Orangeburg County, he was a son of Oscar E. Jr. and Vera Glover. He was graduated from Felton Laboratory School and South Carolina State University where he graduated magna cum laude. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tenn., and completed his residency at Richland Memorial and VA hospitals and received his degree in internal medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He was a member of the American Medical Association. Surviving are his parents of Orangeburg; and a sister, Wanda Glover of Landover, Md. (State, The (Columbia, SC) - May 30, 1994)


Mrs. J. H. Fannin

North, Feb 9 – Mrs. J. H. Fannin died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. G. Schoenberg, February 4. Mrs. Fannin, who was over 75 years of age at the time of her death, was a life long member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Fannin was a Miss King before her marriage and was born in Spartanburg. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. c. G. Schoenberg and Miss K. N. Fannin, both of this place, and by two sisters, Mrs. Carrie J. Johnson of Henderson County, N.C., and Mrs. Albert Cannon of Horse Shoe, N.C. The funeral service was held at Gethsemane Church and was conducted by her pastor, the Rev. C. B. Burns. (The State February 10, 1918)


Amelia Moss Albergotti

Orangeburg, April 16 - Mrs. Amelia Moss Albergotti, a beloved citizen of this city, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. I. Greene, on Lovell street, this city, on Friday and the funeral services were held this morning at 11 o'clock at St. Paul's Methodist church, burial taking place at Sunnyside cemetery. The deceased was abut 72 years of age and lvied a long, sonsistent Christian life. She was the widow of the late Schmidt Albergotti. The following children survive: Mrs. C. I. Greene, Miss Kittie Albergotti, James M. Albergotti, of Orangeburg, and Mrs. Henry Muldrow of Dishopville. A brother, James M. Moss of Cameron, also survives. (The State - April 17, 1921)


Elizabeth Ann Zeigler

Died - December 5th, in Orangeburg, Elizabeth Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Zeilger, aged 1 year and 9 months. ( The Charleston Mercury December 13, 1858)


Col. 'PETE' MYERS JR., 31-YEAR ARMY VETERAN

NORWAY -- Services for Col. Shelly P. "Pete" Myers Jr., 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Norway Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church. Col. Myers died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Born in Eutawville, he was a son of the late Shelly P. and Annie Belle Eadon Myers. He was a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy and The Citadel and retired as a colonel from the Army after 31 years. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and was in the Inspector General's Corps. He was the former manager of American Bank and Trust of Norway and was a former mayor of Norway. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Surviving are sons, Shelly Myers III of Norfolk, Va., Robert Myers of Spartanburg and Col. Richard Myers of Burke, Va.; a daughter, Brenda Bair of Norway; brothers, Charles Myers of Eutawville and Norman Myers of Holly Hill; sisters, Carolyn Davis of Norway and Dorothy Bochette of Orangeburg; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (State, The (Columbia, SC) - May 30, 1994)


Eleanor Garrick West

Springfield - Funeral services for Eleanor Garrick West, 80, of Springfield, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2007, at First Baptist Church of Springfield, with the Rev. Henry Cooper and Dr. Stephen Y. Gantt officiating. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Andy Garrick, Jacob Garrick, Maxie Garrick, Roger Myrick, Charlie Pace and Charles Valentine.

Mrs. West died on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Born in Orlando, Fla., she was a daughter of the late Amon A. Garrick Sr. and Mary Brown Garrick. She was married to the late Joseph Murdock West, was a
homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield.

Survivors include a daughter, Beth West of Springfield, a sister, Elizabeth Garrick Smyly of Ruffin; brothers, Mendel S. Garrick of Norway and Amon A. Garrick Jr. of Orangeburg. She was predeceased in death by a sister, Evelyn Garrick Smith and brothers, Jacob C. Garrick Sr. and Maxie L. Garrick Sr.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Springfield, 33406 Surrey Race Road, Springfield, 29146 or Mabry Cancer Center, 1161 Cook Road, Orangeburg, 29118.

Our online registry www.folkfuneralhome.com  Folk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. County Name: Orangeburg (The Times and Democrat, Saturday, December 08, 2007; SC#3)


Thomas R. Phillips

Springfield, Sept 27 - With the first dawn of day this September morning, the spirit of Thomas R. Phillips left its earthly tabernacle.
Thomas Rutherford Phillips was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Phillips of this place.  He was born June 24, 1881 and after attending the common schools of this place was graduated from Clemson college June, 1902.  Having taken a high stand in electricity, he soon obtained a position with the Little Rock Railway and Electric company of Little Rock, Ark., which position he held until his health failed him nearly a year ago, at which time he went to Texas, seeking in vain its restoration.  He came home last week and died today.  He was a member of Little Rock Lodge No. 29, Elks.  On January 2, 1906, he married Miss Lucy Butler of Little Rock, who, with his little daughter, Nancy Virginia, survives him.  At an early age he connected himself with the Methodist church of this place, and held his membership here until his death.
His family has been closely identified with this section for many years, and have always taken an active part in the educational and religious upbuilding of the town and community.  He was a brother of Mrs. A. J. Thackston of Orangeburg, Mrs. Dr. J. Wyatt Tarrant of Magnolia, Sumter county, and Miss Colleen Phillips, who, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Phillips, live here.
He will be buried from the Methodist church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. (The State  September 28, 1909) 


Death of Mr. T. C. Hubbel

Orangeburg, Aug 5 – Mr. T. C. Hubbel, one of the oldest inhabitants of this city, died last night at his residence on Green street, at the ripe age of 82 years. Mr. Hubbel came from Charleston to this place several score years ago. The funeral services took place this evening.

Mr. Hubble was loved and esteemed by all who knew him. He was for many years engaged in the business of handling newspapers.

Miss Annie Laurie McMichael, one of Williston's highly accomplished young ladies, is visiting her uncle, Ex-sheriff A. M. Alley. (The State Aug 6, 1895)


Dr. Alexander's Salley
Orangeburg Mourns the Death of a Good Man and Leading Citizen

Orangeburg, April 1 – Dr. Alexander S. Salley, a venerable and Christian gentleman, died there today in his 78th year at his residence on the suburbs of this city after an illness of several months. Dr. Salley was a man of unblemished character; a Godly man; one who was loved and respected by everybody who had the fortune of his acquaintance. He was loved and honored too, for his good deeds and his charitable acts to his fellow-man. His death has caused the hearts of many men and women to ache; indeed, a gloom has been cast over this entire community because Dr. Salley's name was a household word in most families.

Dr. Alexander S. Salley was born in this city April 26, 181. He was the son of the lamented Gen. E. and Mary L. Salley, one of the oldest families of this county. He was educated at the South Carolina College and after graduating he entered the South Carolina Medical College and graduated with distinction. He also studied medicine for some time under Dr. Thos. A. Elliott of this city. When the war broke out Dr. Salley entered the Confederate arm, Twentieth South Carolina Volunteers, under Col. L. M. Keitt, as surgeon. He was noted for his skill and tender treatment to the wounded.

Dr. Salley leaves a wife and several children, five sons – Dr. M. S. Salley, ex-Sheriff A. M. Salley, Messrs. Julian A., David J. and Jack Salley – and two daughters – Mrs. James A. Heyward and Miss Mary Jan Salley.

Only a few days ago Dr. Salley came down the street in his buggy, apparently much improved. Great preparations were being made by his family and friends to celebrate his golden wedding, he having been married fifty years on the 26th of this month. (The State April 3, 1895)


Mr. James W. Rickenbaker

Orangeburg, Aug 25 – Mr. James W. Rickenbaker, died late yesterday afternoon after several weeks' illness of fever. He was a young man of exceptionally good character, and was most highly esteemed by all. His remains were interred this afternoon at Sunnyside cemetery. The Knights of Honor, of which order he was a member, took charge of the ceremonies after the services at Grace Baptist church. Mr. Rickenbaker leaves a wife and infant. (The State Aug 27, 1898)


Death and Obituary Notices from the Southern Christian Advocate¹ 1867-1878
by Brent Holcomb
Page 101 Issue of June 10, 1870
  MOULTRIE S., son of the late PHILIP J. McCANTS, died in Orangeburg County,
South Carolina, May 27, 1870 in the 10th year of his age..SC#2

Page 238 Issue of Nov. 5, 1873
  Mrs. Mary Davis, mother of Mrs. R. W. McCANTS and P. L. Davis, died at
Bouncan¹s Station N. E. RR, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 1873, in her 85th
year.  A few days before her death she reached the home of her only
surviving daughter...SC#2

Death and Obituary Notices from the Southern Christian Advocate¹ 1867-1878
By Brent Holcomb
Page 207 Issue of April 2, 1873
  Mrs. ANN BARBARA McCANTS was born on Camden, South Carolina, November 14,
1794, and died at Orange Hill, the residence of Rev. John P. Margaret, near
Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, Feb. 24, 1873.  Mrs. McCants was the
daughter of Mr. Daniel Carpenter, formerly a merchant of New York, who
removed to Camden abut the year 1792. About the year 1814 she was married to
John McCANTS, a promising young merchant of Camden. He died about 1819 and
left two lovely daughters. About the year 1828 she removed to Mount Ariel,
now Cokesbury, South Carolina About 1834 she removed to Houston County,
Georgia, near the town of Fort Valley, and took her aged mother under her
care. Here her younger daughter was married. In 1844, Mrs. McCANTS was
bereft of her eldest and only surviving daughter, and in 1849 her mother,
Lydia Carpenter, in the 82d year of her age...SC#2

Page 352 Issue of Sept. 26, 1876
  Tribute of Respect from Berkley Circuit South Carolina Conference, to
ROBERT W. McCANTS, who died on the 10th of May in the 60th year of age...SC#2

Page 87 "The Working Christian" Issue of March 30, 1876
  Decease of Dr. J. J. McCANTS....The first time that I saw Dr. McCants was
at the house of his excellent and pious father in Fairfield District. He was
best known to me during his residence in Columbia, to which he removed to
serve as Treasurer of the Upper Division of the State....J. L. R.
Greenville, South Carolina..SC#2



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