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. Mrs. Pink Butler Saluda County Native Dies In a Greenwood Hospital; Rites to Be Held Today SALUDA, May 16, Mrs. Pink Butler, 66 died in a Greenwood hospital early today following an illness of several weeks. A native of Saluda County, her home was in the Chestnut Hills section.   Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon from Good Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. R.A. Hughes, assisted by the Rev. C.P. Padget, with interment in the church cemetery.     The body will be at her home until the hour of service. Besides her husband she is survived by a stepmother , Mrs. Sallie Norris of Newberry; five children, Horace Butler, Hugh Butler and Mrs. Wilbur Horne of Saluda, Mrs. C.l. Easler of Marietta, GA, and M-Sgt. W.A. Butler of United States Army in Japan; two brothers, Robert of Charleston and Frank C. Norris of Kirksey; three sisters, Mrs. C.W. Chandler of Joanna, Mrs. O.P. Hollis of Charleston and Mrs. Lucy Mints of Wilmington, N.C. and nine grandchildren..no news source given - contributed by Randy Butler Mrs. Jefferson Thomas SALUDA, S.C. Mrs. Jefferson D. (Buleah Mae McGee) Thomas, 90, Route 4, died Wednesday at her residence.  The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Richland Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be In the St. Williams Catholic Church cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was a member of West Creek Baptist Church.  Survivors include two daughters, Miss Ruth Thomas, and Miss Ruby Thomas, Saluda; and one son, Lawrence E. Thomas, Gastonia, N.C.  Pallbearers will be Robert Rogers, James Corley. William Clary, Grady Bedenbough, Richard Wilson and Issac Rogers.  Friends may call at the residence or at Ramey s Funeral Home. Date: 1976-05-06; Paper: Augusta Chronicle, contributed by A Friend of Genealogy Mrs. Claude L. Derrick RIDGE SPRING, S.C. - Mrs. Claude L. (Mae Temples) Derrick, 72, of Route 2, Johnston, S.C, died Monday morning in a Richland County hospital. Funeral services will be held today at 430 pm in the Philippi Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Thompkins officiating, assisted by the Rev. Rufus Chaneyworth. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  She was a lifelong of Edgefield County and a member of Philippi Baptist Church, near Johnston. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Coy Derrick, West Columbia, and Wendel Derrick, Ridge Spring; two daughters, Mrs Claudine Bush, Johnston, and Mrs. Helen Seyle. Mount Pleasant; and one sister. Mrs. Maude Derrick. Johnston.  Friends may call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Derrick, Ridge Spring.  Cumbee Funeral Home. Ridge Spring, is in charge.  Date: 1974-03-26; Paper: Augusta Chronicle, contributed by GT Host, Barb Z. Robert Lee Massey SALUDA, SC  - Robert Lee Massey, Sr., 63, of 107 Zoar Rd., died Saturday, January 29, 2005, at his residence. A native of Saluda County, and the son of Helen Hipp Massey and the late Benjamin Robert Matthews, he was the husband of Martha Anne Long Massey. Mr. Massey was formerly employed with Monsanto and was co-owner of Long and Massey Farm. He was a Mason and a member of the Travis Lodge #241. He was a member of the Saluda County Coon Hunters Association and was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife, Martha Anne Long Massey, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Lee Massey, Jr. and Stephanie Allen Massey of Greenwood and Benjamin Roy Massey of the home; a daughter, Elizabeth Anne Massey of the home, his mother, Helen Hipp Massey of Saluda, a brother, Thomas Glenn Massey of Saluda and a grandson, Robert Lee Massey III.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Zoar United [The State, contributed by Al DeHart] Mrs. Leah Ramage Saluda, Jan 18 - The remains of Mrs. Leah Ramage, who died Friday morning in Columbia, was brought to Saluda that night and taken to Corinth for burial Saturday morning, the interment taking place at 12 o'clock.  The funeral services were conducted by The Rev. Mr. Dutton andtThe Rev. C. P. Boozer.  She formerly Lived in Saluda County, near Corinth Church.  Mrs. Ramage was 82 Years of age and left two children, Mrs. Verda Wise and Mrs. Martha Boozer. [1915-01-19; Paper: State] Newberry, Nov. 7. – Mrs. Joe Ida Perry, wife of Robert S. Perry, died at her home in Newberry at midnight last night, after a long illness of typhoid fever leaving five daughters and two sons, most of them grown. She was a Miss Berry of Saluda county before her marriage. The body will be buried at the Perry family graveyard in Saluda county at 12 o’clock tomorrow. [State – 8 Nov. 1911 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]   Saluda , March 12. – “Aunt” Mary Jennings, as she was known to everybody in this community, died at her home in Saluda Friday night and was buried yesterday afternoon in the old Red Bank burying ground. She was in her 86th year and was perhaps the oldest woman in the county. Hard by Red Bank church she had lived all her long life and for more than three-quarters of a century had attended to its services. To make way for the new church building the old church was torn down some weeks ago and during her last illness “Aunt” Mary was greatly distressed when she looked out from her window of her room and saw the church removed.  The funeral services were conducted by one of her former pastors, the Rev. J. A. Carson. [State – 13 Mar. 1911 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Saluda , Nov. 7. – Mrs. R. P. McLane, who died Saturday in Columbia , where she had been carried for treatment, was buried in the Red Bank cemetery here yesterday. Her death was a great shock to her friends in Saluda.  Mrs. McLane was the eldest daughter of the Rev. H. L. Baggott, who served this point as minister of Red Bank for a number of years, but who is now pastor at Laurens.  The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. E. Bailey. She is survived by her husband and three little boys. [State – 8 Nov. 1911 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]   © Genealogy Trails All data on this website is Copyright by Genealogy Trails with full rights reserved for original submitters. HOME