Obituaries for Week of Oct. 15

News & Post Staff Reports
Published: October 15, 2008

Elnora H. Braddy
Elnora H. Braddy of Scranton, 89, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at her residence after an illness.
A memorial service will be Oct. 19 in Gilead Free Will Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Gilead Free Will Baptist Church, P. O. Box 208, Scranton, 29591, or Agape Community Hospice, 3503 W. Turbeville Hwy, Lake City, 29560.
Born in Florence County, Mrs. Braddy was a daughter of the late John Jesse and Verline Carter Hanna.  She was a graduate of Johnsonville High School and was a homemaker.  She was a member of Gilead Free Will Baptist Church where she was involved in all church activities. She was first married to the late Walter Elward Hoover and then to the late Tommy Braddy.
Survivors include three daughters, Jessalyn Welch Thomas of Kingstree, Claudia Sullivan (Bill) Nimmons of Bishopville and Eleanor Todaro of Hampton, Tenn.; one son, Walter Elward Hoover, Jr. (Sherry) of Saluda, N.C.; a sister, Willow V. (Vaska) Turner of the Vox Community; nine grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter.

Delbert Floyd
Delbert Floyd of Lake City, 58, died Oct. 5, 2008 at his home after an illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Billy Floyd.
A funeral was Oct. 7 at Floyd Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Born in Florence County, Mr. Floyd was a son of Thelma Miles Floyd and the late Doris Floyd. Mr. Floyd was a member of Floyd Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was a retired automobile mechanic.
Surviving besides his mother of Lake City; wife, Dot Horne Floyd of Lake City; daughter, Nicole Floyd of Lake City; a son, Rodney (Marie) Floyd of Lake City; four sisters, Jeanette Huber and Carol Poston both of Florence, Dale Cole of Effingham, and Karen Porter of Lake City; three brothers, Randy and Jamie Floyd both of Lake City and Wesley Floyd of Florence; a grandchild, Breanna Floyd.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nancy Adams with Tidelands Hospice.

Eugene T. Moore Jr.
Eugene T. Moore (Gene) Jr., 80, educator, administrator, athlete and civic artist died Oct. 5, 2008, in a Florence hospital.
A graveside service was Oct. 7 at Cook Cemetery on Morris Street in Lake City.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lake City United Methodist Church, 229 W. Main St., Lake City, 29560 or the National Bean Market Museum of South Carolina, P.O. Box 943, Lake City, 29560.
It all began May 25, 1928 in a small rural community of Lake City; Mr. Moore was a son of the late Eugene T. and Lucile Allen Moore. Gene Moore Jr.’s family ties ran deep in Lake City. He was born in the same house as his father and his father’s father before extending back five generations. The home place still stands and is a reminder why Gene remained forever a farm boy at heart and eventually returned to the Lake City community to serve.
After graduation from Lake City High School, Gene went to Clemson College as a cadet, earning a bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering. Under the G.I. Bill, he later received his Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of South Carolina. Eventually, Gene made his way back to his beloved Lake City, delving into life as an educator (Science teacher), administrator (Carver Jr. High School assistant principal and Scranton Elementary School principal) and Lake City High School coach. While growing up in a rural community and playing sports to pass the time, it became apparent to many that Gene was a good athlete. While at Clemson, the legendary football coach Frank Howard took notice and mentored Gene both on and off the playing fields. Along the way there were many athletic highlights, but if Gene were here to tell his story it would be to say that his position as center on Clemsons 11-0 football team (1948) and starting center for Clemson in the exciting 24-23 win over the Missouri Tigers (1949) Gator Bowl were at the top of the highlight chart. His teammates would agree and would recognize Genes leadership qualities during these exciting times by selecting him to captain the 1949 football squad. The capstone to Gene’s many athletic accomplishments came in 1993 when he was inducted into the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduating from Clemson in 1950, Gene was drafted by the pros in two sports (baseball and football). He picked the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Giants and entered the baseball organizations farm system. Eventually, he made his way to the Boston Red Sox playing for a time on their New York farm team. Between his playing time for the Phillies and Red Sox, Gene served in the US Armys 2nd Armored Division as 2nd lieutenant, trained as a tank commander. He spent time at both Ft. Hood, Texas and Baumholder, Germany.
Honoring Gene for his lifelong commitment to and leadership quality in education, Clemson University’s school of Education became the Eugene T. Moore School of Education on October 18, 2002. With a new focus that was to enhance educational leadership and teacher education, the new name recognized Gene’s important role in the lives of many young people in this state and the commitment during his adult life to education as a teacher, coach and principal in Florence County. His legacy as an educational leader, who led by example, will continue through the Eugene T. Moore School of Education and the countless lives it will influence in generations to come.
A true Southern gentleman with deep devotion to family, community and county, Gene traveled the world, but always knew home was never far away. With deep roots in the American soil and love of history, Gene spent his retirement years remaining active with farm activities, while serving the community. He influenced many with his love and knowledge of history and for his vision and determination to save the historic Lake City Municipal Produce Market Building. Preserving the spirit of its founding father, the National Bean Market Museum stands tribute to Gene’s vision and passion. The National Bean Market Museum is housed in the historic Lake City Municipal Produce Market building and celebrates the history, culture and arts of the citizens of Lake City and the surrounding communities.
Surviving are wife Lorraine Linsenbardt; two daughters, Darla (Richard) Rainwater and Lisa (Peter) Golonka and two grandsons, David and William and brother, Donald.

Ralph Cannon Myers
Ralph Cannon Myers of Scranton died on Oct. 8, 2008 in a Florence hospital after an illness.
A graveside service was Oct. 11 at Scranton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Polin Myers.
Born December 8, 1918 in Scranton, Mr. Myers was a son of the late Boyce B. Myers and Lalla Lee Myers. He was a retired furniture store operator and trucker. He served on the Scranton Town Council for many years, was a former Mason and a former deacon of the First Baptist Church in Pahokee, Fla. He was a veteran of World War II and an active member of Scranton Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons; Ralph Cannon (Sylvia) Myers Jr. of Columbia and L. Bruce (Susan) Myers of Aiken; sister, Hazel Watson of Marion; three grandchildren; Susanna (James) Heffernan, Karen (Luke) Serber and Jason Myers and a great grandson, Jakob Dylan Heffernan.

Bertie Hicks Powell
Bertie Hicks Powell of Powell, 83, died Oct. 7, 2008 in Carolinas Hospital System after a long illness.   
A funeral was Oct. 9 in the Friendfield Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Burial followed at St. John Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Ann Matthews and brother, Jack Hicks.
Born on Oct. 22, 1924 in Florence, Mrs. Powell was a daughter of the late Boyd L. Hicks and the late Effie Alice Powell Hicks and was a widow of the late Albert Mae Powell. She was a member of Friendfield Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are a daughter, Diane Carraway of Scranton; a son, Randy Powell (Tinky) of Coward; two sisters, Sue Bailey (Frank) of Scranton and Jessie Creel of Effingham; three brothers, James Hicks (Bud) and Toby Hicks both of Scranton, and Billy Hicks (Annie Joe) of Johnsonville; six grandchildren, Scott Bailey (Pam) of Pamplico, Renea Matthews and Hope Waldron of Effingham, Josh Carraway (Rhonda Cantley), Bryan Carraway, Timmy Powell (Amber Poston), and Libby Powell (David Parker), all of Coward; and six great-grandchildren, Maggie and Jeremy Bailey of Pamplico, Joseph and Whitney Powell of Coward, Chandler Carraway of Coward, and Kallie Powell of Coward.
   
Juanita A. Timmons
Juanita A. Timmons of Lake City, 90, widow of Alvin Ernest Timmons, died Oct. 5, 2008 in a nursing home.
A funeral was Oct. 8 at the Calvary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Graham Cemetery near Cades.
Memorials made by made to the Calvary Baptist Church, 320 Carlisle Street,  Lake City, 29560.
She was predeceased by a son, Ernest Timmons and a grandson, Charles Stephens, Jr.
Born in Williamsburg County, Mrs. Timmons was a daughter of the late Josh and Clara Bell McElveen Anderson. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Frances T. (Joe) Lewellyn of Hernando, Miss.; four grandchildren, Alvin Lee (Samantha) Feil and Carla (Bob) Flowers both of Bartlett, Tenn., Al (Vera) Timmons of Lexington and Liz Timmons of Columbia and six great-grandchildren.