Ruth Lydia Godbold Swintz
Gresham – Ruth Lydia Godbold Swintz, 87, died peacefully the afternoon of May 14 in the home she and her late husband, Horace Dayton Swintz, shared and loved for 57 years.
“Miss” Ruth, as she was fondly called, was born March 15, 1922 in Marion County, a daughter of the late John Oscar and Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Williams Godbold and the daughter-in-law of the late Major Holland and Florie Richardson Swintz.
She was predeceased by her son, James Dayton Swintz, a granddaughter, Anissa Swintz McNair, brothers, Oscar, Dalton, Travis, Hurbert, Vincent and Freddie Godbold and sisters, Inez Byrd and Nellie Newell.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Fred Riales and daughter-in-law, Betty Swintz, all of Gresham, grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Gatton, Lance (Lori) Robertson, all of Mt. Pleasant and Rebecca (Jacob) Arnette of Dillon, great grandchildren, Conor and Kellen Gatton, Cyan, Seth, Ryne and Sarai Gabrielle Robertson and Emma Grace Arnette, a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and George Johnson of Mullins, a sister-in-law, Nella Rae Godbold of Nichols, as well as extend family and friends who considered her home, Swintz Haven, their home too.
As a child she joined Pee Dee Baptist Church in Gresham. As an adult, she joined Soule’s Chapel Methodist Church in Gresham, eventually joining Central United Methodist Church in Britton’s Neck. She was an active member serving in any capacity needed, such as pianist, Youth/Adult Sunday School teacher, and Lay Delegate to the State Conference of the United Methodist Church.
In addition to being a homemaker, caregiver and gardener, she was an active member and leader of the local, county and state South Carolina Extension Homemakers Council. She served as State Chairman of Family Life in 1974, first Vice-President 1975-76 and State President 1978-80. She was named Master Farm Homemaker in 1967. She was the first woman to serve on the Trustee Board of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, from 1971-1996. She considered the cooperative and all those associated with its family. She retired, in 1987, as School Food Supervisor from Marion County School District #4.
Funeral Services were Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Britton’s Neck, with the Rev. Farrell Cox officiating. Burial followed in Soule’s Chapel Cemetery in Gresham, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral home.
Pallbearers were Lance Robertson, Jacob Arnette, Kevin Gatton, George Johnson, Michael Godbold and Jim Boswell. Honorary pallbearers were trustees and employees she served and worked with of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative.
Memorials may be made to Soule’s Chapel Cemetery Association, c/o Susan Riales 1203 Swintz Ct. Gresham, S.C. 29546, Central United Methodist Church, c/o Vikki Cox, 208 Cox Rd., Britton’s Neck, S.C. 29546 or to McLeod Hospice, P.O. box 100551, Florence, S.C. 29502.
Oscar “Harry” Hendley
Mullins – Oscar “Harry” Hendley, 75, died on Friday, 8 May 2009. He was born in Marion County to the late Bishop Oscar Hendley and Josephine Willis Hendley. He was the husband of Janie Gerald Hendley, and they were the parents of Harry Anthony Hendley and Casey Hendley, both of Mullins. He was a member of Sandy Grove Holiness Church, where a funeral was directed by Jackson & McGill on Tuesday, 12 May 2009, with Rev. Dr. A.C. Robinson presiding, and Rev. Frederick Hendley, eulogist. Interment was at Jackson & Daughters Cemetery. He was employed by Marion Industries, Spivey Service Center, and later became a business owner. He is also survived by his son David Owens, his sister Orgae Johnson, and his brother Luther Hendley.
William McKinley Moore
Britton’s Neck – William McKinley Moore was born 25 August 1922 to the late McRoy and Martha Moore. He was a member of Bethel AME Church, where a funeral was directed by Jackson & McGill on Wednesday, 13 May 2009, with Pastor R.L. Brown officiating. Interment was at Old Neck Cemetery. In February 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army; and as an enlistee, he received numerous badges and medals for his service in World War II, including the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged in January 1946. On 30 September 1943, he married the late Cora Woodberry, and they were the parents of Bertha Washington of St. Stephen, Carla Moore of Atlanta, and the late Ray Ellis Moore. He and his family lived for many years in Chicago. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers: Mattie Davis and Benchon Moore both of Britton’s Neck, and Alice Dozier and Graham Moore, both of Philadelphia.
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