NEWSPAPER EXCERPTS
1969

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 2, 1969

Deaths in the January 2, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Starr Shelly Sr.
Belle Marie Shine
Minnie Hyatt Herring

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 2, 1969

Jean Marie Anderson of Charlotte, N. C. and P.F.C. Ray Emerson Wilson, Special Forces, U.S. Army of Ft. Bragg and Emlenton, Penn were married Dec 14 at Bethesda Souther Methodist Church, near Latta. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah Fore Dees of Latta.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 9, 1969

Joseph M. Bass died in Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in Latta at Bethea Funeral Home a 11 a.m. with burial in Magnolia Cemetery.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 9. 1969

Deaths in the January 9, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Alvin (Butch) Woodbury
Victoria Edwards
Rebecca Smith

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 9, 1969

Virgina Dale Odom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Odom of Marion and Mr. Robert Bradly Haselden, son of Mrs. Lois Haselden of Latta were united in marriage December 22, 1968 in Marion, SC.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 16, 1969

Ann Loise and Bryan Robert Turbeville were married on November 29, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 16. 1969

Beverly Kay Mew and Airman Charles Wyman Berry were married Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Rev. John Franklin officiated.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 16, 1969

Deaths in the January 16, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Fred Williams
Hennreth McFarland
Reedy Bethea
Mary Ann Thayham

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, January 23, 1969

Deaths in the January 23, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Bruce Moody
Robert J. Brown
Teresa Franklin
David Barr

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, February 6, 1969

Deaths in the February 6, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Maggie Bass Bethea
Reese Edens

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, February 13, 1969

Deaths in the February 13, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Eugene Leroy Powell, Jr.
Mary Eliza Lytch

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, February 13, 1969

Funeral service was held for John Bethea of Dillon, Sunday February 9th at Saint Stephen Methodist church at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Walter Kelvey, pastor.

Funeral services for Mr. Dense Pernell Sunday February 9th 2:30 p.m.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, February 27, 1969

The death of Hattie Page Knowland - transcription available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, February 27, 1969

Mrs. Ruth Page on Willis Street attended the funeral service of her cousin, Mr. Frank Bethea in Mullins Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at Old Field Baptist Church, the Rev. M.. G. McRae, Pastor

Mrs. Addie Alford of Dillon died, Sunday February 23 at St. Eugene Hospital. She was the wife of Rev. John Alford.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, March 6, 1969

Deaths in the March 6, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Norma Sellers Page
John Marion Oliver, Sr.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, March 13, 1969

Deaths in the March 13, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Herbert Coward
Luther Johnson
Blanche Paysinger
Marcus C. Bethea

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, March 13, 1969

Friends of Mr Ruffer Page regret to hear of his death. Funeral service was held last Friday March 7, in Orangeburg. Relatives attending the service were his sisters, Mrs. Mimie Davis, Mrs. Francis Bethea, Mrs. Ruth Page, sister-in-law, and daughter Florene Page all of Latta, Mrs. Massie Campbell of New Jersey.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, March 20, 1969

Funeral services were held for Mr. Waiters Thomas March 2nd at Spring Branch Baptist church, Rev. J. S. Colins pastor. Mr. Thomas was the father-in-law of Mrs. Lela Mae Tomas.

Sympathy to the family of the late Mr. Arthur Green and to the family of Carolyn Ford who lost their lives in an automobile accident on March 9th.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, March 27, 1969

Miss Mary Deloris Blue and Sgt. Arnold F. Kinney of Pope AFB Fayetteville, North Carolina were married March 22

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, April 3, 1969

The death of Henry Grady Hayes, Sr. - transcription available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, April 10, 1969

Deaths in the April 10, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

John (Jack) Hartley
Carro Brumble Powell
Nanny Berry Brumbles

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, April 10, 1969

Miss Linda Patricia Todd and Mr. William Monroe Coleman III were married April 4, in Marion Baptist Church.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, April 17, 1969

Deaths in the April 17, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Thomas C. White
Theodore Jennings McKenzie
Dupree George
Hester Lane

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, April 17, 1969

Miss Lula Williams celebrated her 96th birthday, Sunday April 13th.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, April 24, 1969

Mr. Joseph Clay was found dead in his home Saturday, April 19th. Funeral services were held Sunday April 20th at Shipman Funeral Home. Reverend Hugo Stanley gave the Eulogy. Survivors are a wife, Mrs. Ernestine Clay, one daughter Sheba Clay both of Charleston, South Carolina.

Miss Jessie James of Latta died Saturday at St. Eugene Hospital. Funeral Services will be announced by
Shipman Funeral Home.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, May 1, 1969

Deaths in the May 1, 1969 issue - transcriptions available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

James Austin McCreight
Cecil Hendrick Fenegan
Nathan J. Thomas
Dudley Allen

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, May 1. 1969

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dessie James Wednesday April 23, Rev. Hugo Stanley officiating assisted by Rev.P. B. German and others. Miss Dessie James is survived by three brothers, Mr. Elijah Pete and William H. James, two sisters, Mrs. Mamie McCall all of Latta and Mrs. Dora Harmon of Columbia.

Funeral services were held Saturday April 26, 2:30 for the late Mr. Henry Bethea of Apex, North Carolina at Weston Chapel A.M.E. Church. Rev. Hugo Stanley officiating. Mr. Bethea was the brother of Mrs. Lessie McRae and Mrs. Pearlie Roberts both of Latta.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, May 8, 1969

The death of Kathryn Roberts Edwards - transcription available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, May 1, 1969

Mrs. Hal Watson attended the 84th birthday party of her aunt, Mrs.Carl Oliver in Marietta, N.C. Sunday.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, May 29, 1969

We regret very much to hear about the death of Mrs. Ardenia Burnett Gibbs, She was living in Washington, DC. and was a native of Latta. She was the sister of Mrs. Mable Woodbury of Latta and Mr. Dock Burnett of Washington, DC.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, May 29, 1969

Miss Gayle Laureen Merchant and Milton Thomas Coleman, Jr. were married Saturday at the First Baptist Church.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, June 12, 1969

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sadie Pittman, Wednesday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m. St. John Baptist Church. Rev. C. E. Jackson, Minister. Mrs. Sadie Pittman died in New York but was living in Latta. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Hattie Page Knowland.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, June 19, 1969

The death of Mrs. Hester Dixon of Sellers - transcription available by emailing <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, June 25, 1969

Funeral services were held for Mr. Thomas Johnson, Sunday, June 22, 3:30 p.m. at St.John Baptist church. Rev. O. E. Jackson, pastor. Interment at Oakey Point Cemetery by Shipman's Funeral Home.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, July 10, 1969

The death of John L. Lee - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, July 17, 1069

The death of Mark Page - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, July 24, 1969

Deaths in the July 24th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Christine Berry Edwards
Benny Hyatt
Aubrey Yates Arnette

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, July 31, 1969

Funeral service was held for Mr. Thad McNeil, Sunday, July 27 at Weston Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rev. Hugo Stanley officiating; assisted by Rev. G. H. Moore, Sr. and other ministers. Remarks by Mayor A. L. Legett and Mr. Allen Bethea. Solo by Mrs. E. P. McGill. Interment by Shipman Funeral Home at Oakey Point Cemetery

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, July 31, 1969

Other deaths in the July 31st issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Paul Travis Ford
Mack Caulder
William Earl Cook
Archie Hasty
Carlotta Rogers
Mrs. R. C. Wells
Vernon Cogswell
Robert Gullie Bethea

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, August 7, 1969

Funeral service was held for Mr. Edward Wall, Sunday August 3, 1969 at 4:00 p.m. at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church. Rev. John Allsboro, Jr. pastor. Arrangements were by Shipman's Funeral Home in Latta and Sellers.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, August 14, 1969

Deaths in the August 14th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Woodrow Gardner
Thomas Griffin Baxley, Jr.
Arch Scott
Lewis Windom

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, August 14, 1969

Sylvia Parham and Lt. J.G. O. C. (Corky) Lane were married August 1, 1969 at the Latta United Methodist Church.

Mary Barbara Shealy and James William Epps were married Saturday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, August 14, 1969

The death of Carlie Platt - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, August 14, 1969

Miss Barbara Ann Moultire and Howard Bethea were united in marriage, Sunday, August 3, 1969 in Dillon at the marriage chapel.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, August 28, 1969

The death of John L. Robertson, Sr. - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, September 4, 1969

Susan Elaine Meggs and Robert Irey (Buddy) Cook, Jr. were married August 24th at the Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church.

Judith Diane Hill and John Weaver Davis, Jr. were married August 9th at the First Baptist Church, San Marcos Texas.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, September 18, 1969

Linda Karen Long and Stephen Arnold Evans were married September 10th at the home of Mrs. William Vance Watson.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, September 18, 1969

The death of Mabel Bunette Woodberry - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Elder S. G. Burroughs died Friday night at Finger's Clinic in Marion SC. Funeral services will be held for him Thursday at 2:00 pm at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Mullins.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 2, 1969

Norman A. (Bub) McMillan, Ex-Big League Play, Dies - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 2, 1969

Pamela Joyce Gardner and Laverne Carpenter Brigman were married September 21st in the Catfish Creek Baptist Church near Latta, SC.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 2, 1969

Mr. Ross Drumgo of Woodridge, NY died at his home Saturday, September 27th. He was the husband of Mrs. Dorothy Woodbury Drumgo and a nephew of Magdelene Moore. Funeral service and burial will be in New York. The pastor and members of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church will render service at Westen Chapel A..E. Church, Sunday October 5th at 6:00 p.m.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 9, 1969

Deaths in the October 9th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Ida Reason Berry
Foster Meares

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 16, 1969

The death of Liston Rogers - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 16, 1969

Patricia Ann George and Winfred Arnold Bryant were married September 27th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. H Parham in Latta.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 16, 1969

We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Janie Manning of New Jersey. She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Maggie Campbell and the wife of Mr. Pete Manning.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October, 23, 1969

Deaths in the October 23rd issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

M. D. "Matt" Biggs
Mrs. Liston Shelley

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 30, 1969

Deaths in the October 30th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Eugene Vereen
Roland Vereen, Sr.
Tracy Leon Woodle

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 30, 1969

Miss Levire Patricia McGill and Jim Williams, Jr. will wed on November 1, 1969. The bride elect is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L. P.McGill of Dillon. .

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, October 30, 1969

Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family of the late Mrs. Lavelle Johnson of Newark, NJ and South Carolina. Mrs. Johnson was buried Oct. 23 in Greenlawn Memorial in Newark, NJ. She was the daughter of Rev. Pink B. Johnson and the late Edna Johnson of Latta. Other survivors are, a husband, Moses Johnson, two daughters, Brinda and Diana both of the home, three sons, Michael and Mark Johnson of Newark, NJ, and Dannie Johnson of Ft Gordon, Georgia.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 6, 1969

The death of Alice Berry Rogers - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 6, 1969

Mr. Louise Lester's home was destroyed by fire Monday morning, Nov. 3, in Sellers. He was fatally burned. His survivors are a wife, Mrs. Deloris Lester and seven children.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 6, 1969

We regret very much to hear of the death of Mrs. Cathrine Fredrick Williams of Sumter. She was the wife of Dr. B. T. Williams. Funeral service for her will be held Wednesday 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church, Sumter Rev. F. C. James, pastor.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 13, 1969

Deaths in the November 13th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Phillip Walter Bethea
Belle S. Spann
Viola McFarland Jones
Hariett Hensley Parham Fore

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 13, 1969

Mrs. Hattie C. Bethea will attend the marriage of her granddaughter, Ruby Holliman, to Mr. Samuel Spence on Saturday the 29th of November at John Hus Moravian Church, Brooklyn, NY.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 20, 1969

Miss Pauline Elaine Quiring and Lt. C. Henry Hartley, Jr. was married November 1st in the Latta Baptist Church.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 20, 1969

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Harriet Dupree, the wife of Mr. Henderson Dupree, Sunday, November 16th at 3:00 p.m. at the Shady Grove Baptist Church, Rev. David, Minister of Rufford, NC presided. Mrs. Harriet Dupree was the daughter of the late Mr. Hester and the late Mrs. Ella Crawford McRae. She was born in Dillon County, SC. Her survivors are a husband, 2 children, 2 brothers, Mr. Willie McRae of Latta, and Mr. Hector McRae of Hoffman, NC and 2 sisters.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, November 27, 1969

Mrs. Georgia Bethea, mother of Thad Bethea and Andrew David Bethea, celebrated her 98th birthday at the Pines Nursing Home, Dillon, SC, Tuesday November 18th. Another son Osborne Behead of New York was unable to attend.

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, December 4, 1969

Deaths in the December 4th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Janie Berry
Nancy Herndon
Hennie Nichols Johnson

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, December 4, 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Charlton George of Latta announce the marriage of their daughter, Grace Atwood to James Fred Spears, III

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, December 18, 1969

Deaths in the December 18th issue - transcriptions available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

Sandy Lorraine Miles
Elizabeth McGee Parham

The Latta Observer, Latta, SC, December 25, 1969

Death of Miss Lacy Jackson - transcription available by email <hbmoody@bellsouth.net>

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