Inabinet for Nov. 11, 2013

The Last Lap

Somehow I ran across an out-of-print book called The Last Lap. It is now 15 years old, but tells an intriguing, timeless tale of the early days of America's first stock car racers.

Steve Drakeford

Mr. Steve Drakeford, Jr., 70, of 1316 Campbell Street in Camden died Saturday, November 9, 2013. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home.

Joe L. Gaskins

Mr. Joe L. Gaskins, 77, of Ridgeway, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. Born in Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Willie, Sr. and Lula Butler Gaskins and the husband of hannah Kirkland Gaskins. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be held Monday, November 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Rock Hill Baptist Church, Ridgeway, with interment in the church cemetery with military honors. Mr. Gaskins will be placed in the church at 12 p.m. for viewing. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, is serving the Gaskins family.

Jack Jones

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Jack Stuart Jones, 90, of Camden, SC will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. John Hallman and Rev. Dr. William F. "Chip" Summers will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, November 11, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020.

Robert Lowell Jones

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert Lowell Jones, 77, of Camden, SC will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service in the funeral home.

Catherine M. Lavery

Catherine M. Lavery, 88, a former resident of Niagara Falls, NY died on Saturday, November 11, 2013 in Camden, South Carolina after a brief illness. Born on January 11, 1925 in Welland, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of William and Mary McAuliffe.

Neva Montgomery

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Neva Louise Shannon "Coota" Montgomery, 101, of Camden, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 11, 2013, at Quaker Cemetery in Camden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the following: Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, 1206 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020, Pinedale Residential Care Center, 798 Hermitage Pond Road, Camden, SC 29020 or Hospice Care of Tri-County, 2039 W. DeKalb Street, #A, Camden, SC 29020.

Jo Ann Ogburn

Jo Ann Ogburn, 74, of Columbia, SC, formally of Camden, SC, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Lorine Tabor Streeter

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Lorine Tabor Streeter, 85, of Elgin, SC will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Sand Hill Heights Baptist Church in Elgin. The Rev. Lanny Brisendine will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM, 1 hour prior to the service in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Animal Shelter of your choice or plant a plant in your yard in remembrance of Aunt Lo and her love of flowers.

Lions Club says ‘thanks’

The Camden Lions Club would like to thank the citizens of Kershaw County for their support of our recent Candy Days fundraiser. This is our annual event to raise funds for sight conservation and other club projects. Because of the generous contributions of our community, we are able to help 100 to 150 people each year who need help with eye exams, purchasing glasses and other health services provided by the Lions Club.

Harrison Bennett

Deacon Harrison Bennett, 60, of Cassatt, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 8, 2013. Born in Westville, South Carolina he was the son of the late Will and Nettie McKenzie Bennett and the husband of Linda Williams Bennett. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing services will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Camden First United Methodist Church, Camden, with interment in the Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington Park Community, Camden. Deacon Bennett will be placed in teh church at 1 p.m. for viewing. Brown's funeral home, Camden is serving the Bennett ...

Donnell J. Brown

Mr. Donnell J. Brown, 45, of 608 Conway Circle, Camden, SC, passed on Thursday November 7, 2013.

Johanna DiLeo Costello

Funeral Mass for Johanna DiLeo Costello, 89, will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father Paul Brenninkmeijer will officiate. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Prayer Vigil will be held Monday at 5:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with visitation following until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of Camden, 700 West DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020.

Thanks for cars, too

The S.C. Foster Parent Association (SCFPA) would like to thank everyone who donated vehicles to its On the Road Again program. This program provides transportation for foster youth who are 18, but not yet 21, actively employed and pursuing a GED or post-high school educational program. Without a vehicle, young people must rely on public transportation to get them to and from work or school. Unfortunately, public transportation is not available in many rural areas of South Carolina.

Mervin Leroy Ridley

CAMDEN – Funeral Services for Mervin Leroy Ridley, 72, will be held Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, with burial to follow ...

Katherine Ard Iseman

CAMDEN – Funeral service for Katherine Ard "Katie" Iseman, 31, will be held on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Camden ...

Ruth Reed Hagins

CAMDEN -- Mrs. Ruth Reed Hagins, 89, of 205 Thomas Street, Kirkwood Community, Camden, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. A Celebration of ...

Modene Barkley

CASSATT – Funeral service for Modene A. Barkley, 78, will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Cassatt Baptist Church, 2604 Highway 1 North ...

Vivian Metze

We would like to offer our sincere congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Vivian B. Metze, who was honored Friday by the city of Camden ...

Trump’s truth sets us free

WASHINGTON -- At long last, Donald Trump has set himself free.

Robert Ariail

John Wooten

A graveside memorial service for John Staige Wooten, 74, of Camden, SC, son of the late Frank M. Wooten, Jr. and Phyllis Carrison Wooten, will ...

Simon James Washington

Mr. Simon James Washington, 90, of 1850 Red Hill Church Road, Cassatt, passed on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 ...

Eldridge Truett

LUGOFF – A service to celebrate the life of Eldridge Harold Truett, 87, will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral ...

Elizabeth Spann Parker

Funeral service for Mrs. Elizabeth Spann Parker, 66, of 1801 Hasty Road, Apt. #12H, in Camden, will be held Friday, September 23, 2016, 2:00 ...

Annette M. Muspratt

CAMDEN – Annette Marie Ellis Muspratt, beloved wife of Anthony E. Muspratt, died September 17, 2016 at Southwinds Assisted Living, Lugoff, SC.

Speaks enjoying a memorable final season for Wolfpack

Maggie Speaks is making her final season as a member of the North Carolina State University one for the books.

Lady Knights cruising along

North Central kept its slate clean in Region 4-AA volleyball with consecutive 3-0 shutouts over Buford and Chesterfield.

Fields finishes ninth in Charlotte meet

Led by a ninth place finish from Nick Fields, the Camden Military Academy cross country team finished fifth in a seven-team meets held at McAlpine ...