Wednesday, July 23, 2008

July 15, 2008

Booker T. Chambers Sr.
PAGELAND — Minister Booker T. Chambers Sr., 69, died June 30, 2008 at CMC-Union in Monroe, N.C. Funeral services were held July 5 at New Meltonville Missionary Baptist Church in Peachland, N.C. He was the son of the late Martin Chambers and Christine Chambers and was born on June 2, 1939 in Anson County, N.C. He was a member of the New Meltonville Missionary Baptist Church in Peachland for many years. He also attended Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church in Jefferson, S.C. He retired from Cuddy Farms in 1990 after many years of loyal service. Minister Chambers loved helping others, fishing, spending time with his family but most of all he loved to praise God. He also managed the Swanee’s of Pageland for many years. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Margie L. Chambers; two sons, Booker T. Chambers, Jr. (Bernadette) and Robert L. Price (Candida) of Pageland; three daughters, Margie T. Hall (Howard) of Pageland, Bernadette Benton (Floyd) of Charlotte, N.C., and Courtney Chambers (Sy’myles Coleman) of the home; four sisters, Alma Jane Cole of Washington, D.C., Willie Mae Moser, Juanita Crawford, and Vennie Lee Crawford all of Pageland, S.C.; three brothers whom he raised, Rev. Andrew Chambers (Karen) of Wadesboro, N.C., Lloyd Crawford (Deborah) of Pageland, and Frederick Crawford (Shelia) of Monroe, N.C.; eleven grandchildren, Tralves, Charlene, Marvin, Howard Jr., Chiquita, Candiesha, Simonia, Samantha, Tyliyah, Jade, and Robert, Jr.; a great grandchild, Jordan Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret Johnson and Cynthia Crawford; three brothers, Thurman Chambers, Bill Chambers, and Thomas Chambers; a granddaughter, Synora Bra’shay Coleman and a brother-in-law, Rev. Walter Cole.

Ronald L. ‘Pop’ Gulledge
Charlotte, N.C. — Ronald L. “Pop” Gulledge, 56, died July 7, 2008 at Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region. Services were held July 11 at McEwen Pineville Chapel with interment at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield.
Gulledge was the son of the late Lloyd Samuel Gulledge and Ruby Brock Gulledge. He is preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Gulledge, Jr.
Surviving are wife of 31 years: Linda Gulledge of the home; children Kimberly Murphy and her husband Richard Murphy of Salisbury, N.C.; Scott Tolliver of Charlotte, N.C., Rhonda Gulledge, and Renee Gulledge of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren Jordan and Kelsie Murphy; brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Sherry Gulledge of Charlotte, N.C.; sister and brother-in-law Jeanne and Bill Schmidt of Newton, N.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Alvin Dewain ‘A.D.’ Hurst Sr.
MORVEN, N.C. - Alvin Dewain “A.D.” Hurst Sr., 84, died July 8, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. A funeral service was held July 11, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Ratliff Family Cemetery at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Casons Old Field, N.C.
Hurst, born in Chesterfield, S.C. and was the son of Novella Campbell and Finley Thomas Hurst. He was a loving and much loved and adored husband, father, and grandfather. He attended Clemson University and was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre. He was employed by the United States Postal Service for 34 years and worked in the Chesterfield, and Rock Hill offices. He retired as Postmaster in McFarlan, N.C. He was a devoted Christian, a kindhearted and generous man with unquestionable integrity. He was affectionately known as “Pop”. His great pastime and avocation was the training of field trial bird dogs. He received the H. Cooper Black, Jr. Sportsmanship and Sportsman of the Year Award in 1998-99. In 2002, he was inducted into the South Carolina Bird Dog Hall of Fame. He served as President of the Chesterfield Field Trial Club for many years. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Wesley Fellowship Class, the Men’s Club, and served on the Administrative Board. Hurst was preceded in death by his brothers, Leverne Thomas Hurst, and Billy Campbell Hurst and a sister, Myrtis Hurst Teal. Surviving are: Beloved Wife of 61 years, Sue Gulledge Hurst of the home; daughter, Susanne Hurst McGuire and her husband, William Bulgin McGuire, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; son, Alvin Dewain Hurst, Jr. and his wife, Anna Young Hurst of Morven, N.C.; grandchildren, Caroline Robinson McGuire of New York, NY, William Hurst McGuire of Charlotte, N.C., Molly Lauer McGuire of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Ruby Hurst Teal of Winnsboro, S.C.; also numerous Nieces and Nephews.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that Memorials be sent to, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. or to the Chesterfield Field Trial Association, C/o Emsley A. Laney, Jr. 703 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen J. Lewis
CHESTERFIELD — Helen J. Lewis, 78, died July 08, 2008. A funeral service was held July 11, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lewis, born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late Fletcher and Berta Therrell Johnson. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Dress Company and a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church. Lewis was a devoted Mother who loved her family dearly. She was an avid pet lover, who enjoyed cooking and working outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William Legette Lewis, brothers, Fletcher Johnson, Jr. and W.M. Johnson, and sisters, Margaret Ann Rivers, Beatrice Bill, and Frances Nolan.
Surviving are: sons, William Jr. (Ann) Lewis of Cheraw, James (Peggy) Lewis of Gaffney, S.C., Larry (Kay) Lewis of Cheraw, Joel (Sara) Lewis and Dennis (Michelle) Lewis both of Chesterfield; daughters, Lucille (Dale) Roscoe of Patrick, Sandra (Bobby) Bennett, and Annette (Dell) McLeod both of Chesterfield; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lydia Tolson of Chesterfield, and Ruby Melton of Patrick; brother, Dicky Johnson of Patrick; Also her beloved pet companions, Precious, Boots, Betsy, Daisy, Lady and Peanut
Memorials may be made to Paws & Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilton Gary Lewallen
HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Wilton Gary Lewallen, 65, died July 8, 2008. A funeral service was held July 10, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Patrick Cemetery.
Lewallen, born in Banks County, GA the son of the late Wilton Benjamin Lewallen and Malisse McFarlin. Born in Homer, GA, Lewallen lived in Toccoa, GA and has resided in Patrick, S.C. for the past 28 years. He was a former employee of Coats & Clark in Toccoa, GA for 19 years, also Bartlett Nuclear, Inc, and has worked in the Nuclear Profession for 28 years. Gary was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Lewallen was a graduate of Stephens County High School, attended North Georgia Technical School, and received his degree in Computer Science from Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, S.C. Gary was a member of the Toccoa-Stephens County Jaycees where he served as a director. He was an avid Nascar fan, enjoyed Atlanta Braves baseball, and loved Georgia Bulldog Football. Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Horace Kaley Lewallen
Surviving are: sons, Gary Brannon Lewallen of Oklahoma City, OK, and Derek Hunley Lewallen of Patrick; brother, Michael McFarlin of Denver, CO; step son, Chad Lambert of Orrville, AL; companion of 24 years, Linda Lewallen of Patrick; also three grandsons.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

George F. Moore
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — George F. Moore, 75 died July 9, 2008 at his home. A graveside service was held July 12, 2008 at White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ruby. Moore, born in Newell, N.C. a son of the late George and Viola Wyatt Moore. He was a retired roofer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Buck Moore; and a granddaughter, Michelle Terry.
Surviving are: Wife, Bobbie Moore of the home;
daughter, Pat (Rev. Charles) Terry of Chester, S.C.;
sons, Bill & Bobby Moore of Charlotte, N.C., George (Sandra) Moore of Cramerton, N.C., Phillip (Lisa) Moore of Hampton, GA, and Jeff (Julia) Moore of Lawrenceville, GA; also, nine grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28204.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Jay Wilkes
HARTSVILLE — Robert Jay Wilkes, Jr., 46, died July 6, 2008 at his home. A graveside service was held July 10, 2008 at Wilkes Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Wilkes, born in Hartsville, S.C. a son of Robert Jay “Bobby” Wilkes, Sr. and Margaret Wallace Odom. He retired from the restaurant business and attended Wilkes Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are: daughter, Casey Roscoe of Wallace; father, Bobby (Barbara) Wilkes of Chesterfield;
mother, Margaret Odom of Florence; grandson, Justin Oxendine of Wallace; brothers, Harvey Wilkes of Chesterfield, and James Wilkes of Florence; sisters, Diane Lee of Chesterfield, and Nancy Roberson of Hartsville;
special caregiver, Bonnie Wilkes of Chesterfield.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

July 8, 2008

Percy Ney Baker
PAGELAND — U.S. Veteran Percy Ney Baker, 91, died June 29, 2008. Services were held July 3 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Baker was an army veteran of WWII. He was also a former member of the Masons and Shriners. Baker was a lifelong farmer. He is the son of the late Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Sweatt Baker.
Baker is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Grace Baker and Scott and Eunice Baker of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren Benjamin Ney Baker, Kenneth David Baker, Daniel Riston Baker, Adam Scott Baker, Sharon Elizabeth Jones, Laura Anne Bell, Amy Elizabeth Kirkley and 8 great grandchildren.
Memorial can be made to Liberty Hill Baptist Church, PO Box 309, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Hendrick Boan
CHERAW —Maxine Hendrick Boan, 77, died July 5, 2008. Services were held July 7 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Boan was the daughter of the late J. Blair and Bernice MooreHendrick. She was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School andPfeiffer Junior College. Boan retired from the ChesterfieldCounty School District and was a member of Pleasant Hill BaptistChurch.
Surviving are son Sammy Boan and daughter in law, Ellen Rushing Boan; granddaughter Kimberly (Mrs. Billy) Howard and grandson Blair Boan, all of Greenville, S.C.; brothers Bill (Dot) Hendrick, and Gerald (Clara) Hendrick, all of Mt. Croghan, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Association National Office for Research, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sue L. Gardner
HATTIESBURG, MISS. — Sue L. Gardner, 88, died June 30, 2008. Services were held July 5 at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Ballard presiding.
Gardner retired from a large department store in Richmond, Va. She was a former member of the Ray of Hope Church of Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Gardner, Sr.
She is survived by sons Joseph M. Gardner, Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss., and John R. Gardner of McKinney, Texas, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Frank Huntley
CHESTERFIELD — Frank Huntley, 86, died July 1, 2008. Services were held July 3 at Hopewell Baptist Church with interment following in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield, Huntley was a son of the late William Elisha and Mary Elizabeth Sellers Huntley. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School class of 1940, and was owner and operator of Huntley’s Garage. He was a member and former deacon of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Post # 74.
Surviving are wife of 61 years Flora Belle Sellers Huntley, son Keith (Beth) Huntley of Chesterfield; daughter Faye (Rickey) Williams of Chesterfield; grandson Will (Erin) Huntley of Pittsburgh, Pa.; great granddaughter Aubree Huntley of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and sister Virginia Huntley (Joe) Travis of Charlotte, N.C.
Memorials can be made to Hopewell Baptist Church “Organ Fund” 15084 Hwy. 9, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia A. Knight
JEFFERSON — Sylvia A. Knight, 71, died July 4, 2008. Services were held July 7 at Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church with interment following in the church cemetery.
Born in Jefferson, Knight was a daughter of the late Robert David and Thelma Ratliff Knight. She was a member of Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church. Sylvia’s life touched many people and she will greatly be missed by her family and her extended family at Chesterfield Convalescent Center.
Surviving are brothers Carl (Betty Jo) Knight, and Billy Joe Knight all of Jefferson, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to the Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church, 1357 Johnson Road, Jefferson, SC 29718
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Clarence T. Lockhart
JEFFERSON — Clarence T. Lockhart, 85, died June 19, 2008.
Service ere held June 29 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church in Jefferson, with burial at Mt. Harmon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Pageland.
Lockhart, a native of Chesterfield County, was born to the late Mary Lockhart Sturdivant. During his life, Lockhart was a member of Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and chairman of the trustee board, president of the male choir, chairman of the lay council and 30 years as the church school superintendent.
On March 6, 1943, Lockhart enlisted in the U.S. Army entering active service 11 days later March 15. He was stationed at Ft. Jackson, S.C., and served in World War II. Lockhart received the Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal before being honorably discharged from the service Nov. 20, 1945.
Before retiring, Lockhart worked in factory and as a logger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and telling a good joke.
Lockhart was preceded in death by wife Maggie Bracey and son Leroy T. Lockhart.
Lockhart is survived by children Vera Wade and Mary Lynn Miller, of Pageland; Vickie (Calvin) Clark, of Jefferson; Laura Miller, of Charlotte, N.C.,; Peggie (Sterling) Dorsey, of Capital Heights, Md.; Clarence Junior (Linda) Lockhart, of Gaithersburg, Md.; Grayland Lockhart, of Washington D.C.; Billy Lockhart, of Augusta, Ga.; and Ronnie (Tonya) Lockhart and Darrell Lockhart, of Fairfax, Va.; sister Katherleen (James) Jones, of Washington, D.C.; aunts Tressie Moore and Goleva Massey, of Pageland; uncle Matthew Lockhart, of Pageland; sisters-in-law Sarah L. Bracey and Nannie Bracey, of Pageland, brothers-in-law Lee Blakeney, of Washington, D.C., and Jimmy Bracey, of Pageland; 37 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; five great, great grandchildren; special friend Doretha Blakeney, of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Hone, of Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Taylor Miller
Jefferson — Dorothy Taylor Miller, 85, of Jefferson, passed away on July 2, 2008. Services were held July 4 at the Jefferson Cemetery in Jefferson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Taylor and Norma Rowell, husband, Robert Miller and sister, Wynona Eubanks.
Surviving are daughters, Roberta Sneed (Michael) of Monroe, N.C. and Dottie Hill (Dave) of Monroe, N.C., grandchildren, Mark, Steven and Jason Hill and one great grandchild Parker Lynn Hill.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Francis Marion Odom
CHESTERFIELD — Francis Marion Odom, 82, died June 29, 2008, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter, S.C. Services were held July 2 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Born in Bennettsville, Odom was a son of the late Richard Harris and Mary Ellen Quick Odom. He faithfully attended Friendship United Methodist Church until his health began to decline. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Francis was the last surviving member of his family of 3 sisters, Helen O. Creech, Pearl O. McDonald, and Cornelia O. Mitchell; and 6 brothers, Rev, Richard Harris Odom, Jr., Elbert Odom, John Earl Odom, James Edward Odom, Vester Odom and Paul Odom. He was preceded in death by wife of 61 years Julia Rae Freeman Odom.
Surviving are daughter Carolyn O. (Don) Ballard; granddaughter Mallory Leigh Leviner; and great granddaughter Kendall Leigh Pierson all of Sumter, S.C.
Memorials can be made to the S.C. Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, S.C. 29202
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Roy Franklin Sims
MONROE, N.C. — Roy Franklin Sims, 70, died July 1, 2008. Services were held at Philadelphia Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.
Sims was the son of the late Herbert Lee and Frances Miller Sims.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Rogers Sims of Monroe, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law. Phillip and Laura Sims of Charlotte, N.C.; and granchild, Tyler Sims.
Memorials can be made to Philadelphia Baptist Church, Building Fund, 5709 Philadelphia Church Road, Marshville, N.C. 28103, Hospice & Palliative Care, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28204, and Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club, C/O Bonner Mills, 8525 Amelia Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28212.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Cindy Lou Linton Stafford
CHERAW — Cindy Lou Linton Stafford, 48, died July 03, 2008 at her home. Services were held July 6 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Forest Pine Church Cemetery.
Born in Cheraw, Stafford was a daughter of the late Rosia Nevel Linton and Margaret AycockLinton Davis. She was a homemaker and member of Forest PinesChurch. Cindy was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Alan Linton and by a sister, Brenda Faye Sims.
Surviving are husband Joe E. Stafford of the home; son Timothy Tipton of Gate City, Va.; daughter Amanda Lynn Wilson of Cheraw; stepdaughters Joanna Stafford, Jennifer S. (Chris) Flowers, and Joni Stafford, all of Cheraw; grandchildren including Dameon Burgess, of the home; 4 step grandchildren; brother: Andy (Jeanette) Linton, of Cheraw,; sisters: Sue (Pete) Hall of Lancaster, Gail (Richard) Furr and Diane (Buddy) Burr, both of Cheraw.
Memorials can be given to Agape Hospice of the Pee Dee, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, SC, 29512.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

July 1, 2008

Synora Bra Shae Coleman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Synora Bra Shae Coleman, died June 19, 2008 at her home. A graveside service was held June 26, 2008 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Coleman, born in Charlotte, a daughter of Sy-Miles Coleman and Courtney Chambers.
She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Wayne Anthony Andrews and Lucille Andrews, Johnnie Mae Coleman, Paul Price and Fodie McNair Price. Surviving are: her parents; grandparents, Mr. and Booker T. Chambers, Sr of Pageland; Sylvia Coleman of Charlotte; and a host of uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Preston Bruner
CHERAW — Walter Preston Bruner, age 87, died Thursday, June 19, 2008. Services were held June 22 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.
Bork in Cheraw, Bruner was a son of the late George Harmon and Margaret Christine Hammonds Bruner. He was a retired employee of Jackson Oil Company and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. Bruner was a member of the WOW Lodge 516 for over 50 years. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where he served in various positions in the church, including the Administrative Council, Cemetery Committee, Sunday school teacher, and Men’s Club. He was also a faithful member of the choir for 40 years. Walter was a humble man with a strong faith and was committed to and loved his family and church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Bruner Jones Fisher, and by his three brothers, Paul Boyd, John Thomas and George Harman Bruner.
He is survived by wife of 58 years: Alieth Watson Bruner; son Walter Michael Bruner of Cheraw, daughters Patsy Bruner (Mike) Orr and Jo Anne Bruner Fields both of Cheraw; sisters-in-law Arie Bruner and Lucille Winecoff both of Cheraw; six grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous Nieces and Nephews
Memorials can be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 1016 Tec Road, Cheraw, S.C. 29520
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of services.

Joyce Ann Krapp
SOCIETY HILL — Joyce Ann Krapp, 51, died June 16, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held June 19, 2008 at Flemming Funeral Chapel in Cheraw.
Krapp, born in Rockingham, was a daughter of the late Ishmel and Wilma Hawkins. She attended the public schools of Richmond County of NNC. She was employed with INA Bearing of Cheraw, until her health failed. She had several hobbies including painting, crocheting and entertaining friends and family. She enjoyed spending time with her special pet Dachshunds, Amber and Ace.
She was preceded in death by brother, Thomas Walter Hawkins.
Surviving are husband, Otmar Krapp of the home; daughter, Kimberly (Marlo) Mungo of Chesterfield; son, Benjamin (Nikki) Turnage, Jr of Morven, N.C.; grandsons, Aaron Turnage, Trenton Turnage and Caiden Mungo; granddaughters, Marlana Mungo and Trinity Turnage; sisters, Gloria H. (John) Pratt of Rockingham, Deloris (Nelson David of Hamlet, N.C., Nancy H. Pratt of Rockingham and Peggy H. (Donald) Baldwin of Marston, N.C.; adopted brother, Cornell (Shawton) Thomas of Eden, GA; five sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law of Germany; uncle Dan (Sharon) Hawkins of Detroit, MI; aunts, Minnie Noble, Shirley Gaslow both of Detroit, MI, Nellie Ruth of Baltimore, MD, Ann Thomas of Hamlet, Ruth McNair of Rockingham; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Pearl Nash Rorie
MARSHVILLE, N.C. — Pearl Nash Rorie, 89, died June 23, 2008 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A funeral service was held June 26, 2008 at McEwen Colonial Chapel with burial in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Rorie, born in Union County, was a daughter of the late Dwight D. and Martha Smith Nash.
She was preceded in death by husbands Preston Rorie and Horce Rorie; brothers, Brice Glenn and Banks Nash; sisters, Zetta Ggriffin and Eva Plyler; grandson, Morris Sneed.
Survivng are: sons, Charles Rorie of Pageland, Cecil Rorie of Jefferson; daughter, Joan R. Sneed of Lancaster, three grandchildren; and nine great-granchildren. Memorials can be made to the Hospice of one’s choice.
McEwen Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Tracy Emmett Sikes
Mt. Croghan — Tracy Emmett Sikes, age 91, died June 20, 2008 at his home. Services were held June 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in the Mt. Croghan Memorial Park.
Born in Mt. Croghan, Sikes was a son of the late Jack and Blanche Lowery Sikes. He was a farmer and a retired employee of Burlington Industries with 32 years of service. Sikes was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his cattle and fox hunting. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Tracy was married to the late Analiza Burch Sikes and was also preceded in death by his son-in-law Ronny W. Cato and his 5 brothers, Rudolph, Owen, William, Jewel, and Eli Sikes, and his sister Eunice Sikes Rayfield.
Surviving are daughter Sylvia Sikes Cato of Pageland; sons Glynn (Billie Ann) Sikes of Chesterfield, and Bill Sikes of the home; grand daughters Rhonda Cato (Mike) Graves, Tammy Sikes (Harold) Cooke, Glenda Sikes Freeman, and Caroline Sikes (Doug) Tyler; great Grandchildren: David and Ryan Graves, Grant and Nicholas Cooke, Chase, Lanie, and Jonathan Freeman, and Trace Tyler, and caregiver Louise Burch.
Memorials can be made to Elizabeth Baptist Church c/o Mayrow Watson P.O. box 92 Mt. Croghan S.C. 29727 or Mt. Croghan Memorial Park P.O. box 57 Mt. Croghan S.C. 29727 or Hospice of Chesterfield County P.O. box 293 Chesterfield S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was incharge of services.

John Lunn Streater
Clarksville, Tenn. — John Lunn Streater, 74, died June 8, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held June 16 at Hopkinsville VA Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Streater was the oldest child of the late Lonnie Streater and the late Candys Hillian Streater. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Army and served 24 years of active duty. He retired with an honorable discharge after a successful career. Mr. Streater graduated from Austin Peay University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He pursued his career until his health began to fail him.
Streater was married to the former Josephine Sanders. To this marital union two children were born: Juan L. Streater of Altus, Oklahoma and Jody L. Streater of Clarksville, Tennessee. Two grandchildren: Juan Streater, Jr. of Germany and Michelle Streater of Altus, Oklahoma.
Surviving are sisters Theodora Streater (Alexander) Parker and Ruth E. Streater of Greensboro, N.C.; Amanda Streater (Thomas) Davis and James (Callie) Streater of Florence, S.C.; Loretta Streater (Marine) McNeal of Chesterfield; Gladys Streater (James) Sweeney of Cheraw, Katherine Streater Binns of Patrick, and Cynthia Ann Streater of Allendale, S.C.; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and caretakers Rita Planinsek, Jessica Dunn and Jennifer Legarty of Woodlawn, Tennessee.
Memorials can be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, Post Office Box 293, Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709 or Drucilla AME Zion Church, Post Office Box 542, Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709.
Foston Funeral Home in Clarksville, Tenn., handled arrangements.

Mauricio A. Paulino Jr.
MARSHVILLE, N.C. - Mauricio A. Paulino Jr., 20, died June 23, 2008. A Prayer Service was held on June 28, 2008 during visitation with cremation to follow the services. He was born on March 1, 1988 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was in the Music business.
Survivng are: his parents, John and Ana Chirillo of Marshville, NC, grandmother, Irenes Colon of Indian Trail, NC, brothers, John S. Chirillo and Mark A. Chirillo both of Marshville, NC, sister, Stacy Diaz and her husband Edgardo of Monroe, N.C and a nephew, Edgardo Adriel Diaz of Monroe, N.C.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

June 24, 2008

John Dudley Horne
RUBY - John Dudley Horne, 80, died June 13, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held June 15, 2008 at Elizabeth Baptist Church with burial in the Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery
Horne, born in Ruby, was a son of the late David Lester and Allie Cornelia Gulledge Horne. He was a graduate of Ruby High School and was a retired employee with Delta Mills with 32 years of service. Horne was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the WOW Lodge 516, American Legion Post 74, and Elizabeth Baptist Church. John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Joyce Horne and David Horne and by his sister Henrietta Horne. Surviving are: wife of 57 years, Elendor Gray Rivers Horne of the home; sons, Jimmy (Linda) Horne and Donnie Horne both of Ruby; daughters, Janet (Gene) Bittle and Terri (Frankie) Hancock both of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Ashley Bittle and Jonathan Hancock of Chesterfield. Memorials can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jerico (Bo) Jowers
JEFFERSON – Jerico (Bo) Jowers, 50, died June 10, 2008. A funeral service was held June 15, 2008 at Mt. Elon United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Jowers, better known as “Bo” to some people as “Liver” to others was a McBee High School graduate. He was one who loved to work and a hard worker. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dezzie Jowers and father Johnny Brown.
Surviving are: Wife, Lagatha Jowers; sons, Jerimia Jowers, Michael Miller, and Jeffery Miller all of Jefferson; daughters, Stephanie Jowers of Patrick and Imani (Pumkin) of Charlotte; brothers Dyvonne (Eva) Jowers of Lancaster, Michael Brown of Lancaster; sisters, Jenny (Craven) Bristow of Jefferson and Diane (Jerry) Graham of Hartsville; grandchildren Kebria Miller, Janaz Miller and Zakayla Ingram; special cousin Mary Jowers (Emanuel) Bristow and Collin Brown; sister-in-laws, Mable (Otis) Clyburn, Janice (Leonard) Blakeney, Delphine (Joseph) Truesdale, Doeshelle (William) Ellis and Janet Marsh; brother-in-laws, Harry (Vivian) Miller and Maurice (Brenda) Miller; aunts, Naomi Jowers, Edell Jowers and Mattie Jowers all of Jefferson; uncle, K.D. Chambers of Peachland, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Billy Knight
MONROE, N.C. - Billy Knight, 67, died June 16, 2008. A funeral service was held June 19, 2008 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Knight is the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Edith Watts Knight. He was a member of the Masons.
Surviving are: wife, Dianne Knight of Monroe, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Sharon Knight of Matthews, N.C.; daughter, Rhonda Ard of Matthews, N.C.; brothers and sisters-in-law, John Wilson and Billie Jean, Charles W. and Joanne Knight all of Pageland, S.C.; sisters, Sylvia Rogers of Fort Mill, S.C. and Nancy Carelock of Monroe, N.C.; mother-in-law, Vera Gay of Pageland, S.C.; special sisters-in-law, Carolyn Price and Marilyn Gay both of Pageland, S.C.; grandchildren, Alana Dawkins, TJ Knight, Alyssa Knight, Holly Ard and Logan Ard; great-grandchild, Vanessa Dawkins. Memorial may be made in lieu of flowers to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Azilee Melton Taylor
JEFFERSON — Azilee Melton Taylor, 85, died June 18, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held June 21, 2008 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Taylor, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late Richard and Pinky Robertson Melton. She was a retired Caro-Knit employee and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Taylor was married to the late Edward Taylor and was also preceded in death by her son, Ray Edward Taylor. Surviving are: daughters, Joanne T. (George) Horton of Jefferson, and Juanita M. (Jimmy) Price of Rock Hill, S.C.; brother, Johnny Reece (Peggy) Melton of Jefferson; sisters, Rosie (Conley) Eubanks, and Lucille (Hubert) Rollins both of Jefferson; Ruth Boone of Lancaster, S.C., and Gertrude Belk of Kannapolis, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Janie Melton of Lancaster, S.C. and Ruth Melton of Jefferson; Also 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 11078 Hwy. 151, Jefferson, S.C. 29718, or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Lou Wilson
JEFFERSON – Betty Lou Wilson, 51, died June 12, 2008 at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence. A funeral service was held June 17, 2008 at Angelus Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ms. Wilson, born in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Thomas (Bernice) Sullivan Wilson. She attended the public schools of Chesterfield County. At an early age she joined the Angelus Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Bernice Wilson; sister, Ms. Mae Wilson; nephew, Mickey Wilson; brothers-in-laws, Ned Miller, Charles McBride, Jr., Lanson Blakeney and J.V. Nance Miller. Surviving are: daughter, Patricia Wilson of the home; special godson, Ronald (Muzzie) Wilson of Indian Trail; goddaughter, Ms. Twianda Wilson of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Ms. Mamie Miller, Ms. Elaine Wilson, and Vivian McBride all of Mt. Croghan, Justine (James) Harrell of Jefferson and Hester Mae Blakeney of Pageland; brothers Ray Wilson, Jr, Tommy Lee Wilson, Jimmy Lee Wilson, Mr Johnny (Belinda) Wilson all of Mt. Croghan and Michael (Lillie) Wilson of Marshville; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, cousins and a special dear friend, Wanda Donhue and many other friends. Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Jean Yeargin
Barbara Jean Yeargin, 73, died June 17, 2008. A funeral service was held June 20, 2008 at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Yeargin in the daughter of the late Olin Godford and Ollie Threatt Deese. Surviving are: her husband, Clyde Morris Yeargin of Indian Trail, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Angie Yeargin of Monroe, N.C.; brother, JT Deese of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Vertie Riggins of Charlotte, N.C. and Genevieve James of Lancaster, S.C.; and grandsons Brandon Yeargin and Landon Yeargin. Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

June 17, 2008

John Edward Chambers Jr.
JEFFERSON – John Edward Chambers Jr., 65 died June 5, 2008 at the Guardian Care Facility in Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held June 11, 2008 at Rock Hill AME Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Chambers, born in Chesterfield County, a son of john Chambers and the late Eva Mae Williams Chambers. He attended the Chesterfield County public school system. He worked various jobs during his tenure, but there was none he loved more than truck driving. He drove trucks for over 25 years. He was a kind, fun, and loving man. If there was anything he could do to assist anyone, he would.
Surviving are Susie Bracey of Jefferson; sons Michael Chambers, Rickey Chambers, Petey Bracey, Thomas (Tina) McBride, Lamont (Janice) Brace, and Kenny (Karen) Bracey all of Pageland; daughters, Angela (Arthur) Flythe, Loretta (Bobby) Lowery, Josetta (Kenneth) Funderburk, Twanna (Terry) Sowell all off Pageland, Jackie (Lamont) Miller of El Paso, TX, and Jacqueline (Currey) Crouch of Jefferson; a very special grandson, Ahmadrae Dae’John Bracey who he helped raise; 41 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; brothers, Eugene (Naomi) Chambers of Monroe, N.C., Joe Lee (Norma Jean) Chambers of Charlotte, N.C., and Mitchell (Mary) Chambers of Pageland; sisters, Mildred Chambers, Betty Tyson both of Monroe, Shirley Fairley of Pageland, Lucille Butler of Charlotte; five aunts, Katherine Sowell, Janie Blakeney, Irene Chambers all of Pageland, Elouise Williams and Magalene Williams Parker both of Washington, DC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Daisy Lee Fair
CHESTERFIELD – Daisy Lee Fair, 76 died June 6, 2008. A funeral service was held June 10, 2008 at Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Fair, born in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hattie Moser. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Edward Eugene Fair. She attended the House of Prayer Church in Ruby for many years and she retired from the Chesterfield Manufacturing Company after many years of loyal service. She was preceded in death by a son, Wendell Fair, five sisters and seven brothers.
Surviving are: sons, Henry (Gladys) Fair of Ruby, Jerry (Jeannie) Fair of Marietta, GA, Odell (Diane) Fair of Camden, and James (Dalphine) Fair of Mt. Croghan; daughter, Wanda (Paula) Amos of Greensboro, N.C.; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Johnnie Frank Jordan
KERSHAW - Johnnie Frank Jordan, 73 died June 6, 2008. A funeral service was held June 9, 2008 at Twin Pines Freewill Baptist Church, Jefferson, with burial in church cemetery.
Jordan born, in Jefferson, a son of the late Jack Edward and Rosa Lee Mills Jordan. He was a retired employee of Springs Industries with 40 years of service, and was a member of Twin Pines Freewill Baptist Church. Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Reverend Cecil Jordan.
Surviving are: son, Johnnie Frank Jordan, Jr. of Jefferson; daughter, Robin Autry of Kershaw; granddaughter, Amanda Autry and great-granddaughter, Faith Autry; sister, Annie Mae Ganiey of Lancaster, S.C.; special son, Franklin Mills of Heath Springs, S.C.; special friend: Sadie Barrett of Kershaw, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Floyd Franklin ‘Butch’ Melton
PATRICK — Floyd Franklin “Butch” Melton, 58, died June 5, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held June 9, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, interment will be private.
Melton, born in Lilesville, N.C., a son of the late Herman and Daisy Bell Melton. He was a graduate of Lilesville High School and was a retired refrigeration and air conditioning technician. Butch was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Dick and Frances Anderson.
Surviving are wife, Ruby Johnson Melton of the home; sister, Katherine Connor of La Pine, OR; Also four Nieces and one Nephew.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel Johnson Miles
PAGELAND — Ethel Johnson Miles, 95, died June 10, 2008. A funeral service for was held June 13, 2008 at Long Branch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Miles, is the daughter of the late James Bascom and Pearl Miles Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Miles; brothers, Murdick Johnson, Burkett Johnson and Bill Johnson; sisters, Mettie Terry, Anthel Sellers and Flora Horton.
Surviving are: sister and brother-in-law, Lola and George Kirkley of Jefferson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Robert Lee Smith
CHESTERFIELD — Robert Lee Smith, 80, died June7, 2008. A funeral service was held June 10, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith, born in Chesterfield, S.C. a son of the late Robert James and Dora Birtie Oliver Smith. He was a retired Farmer and Road Construction employee and was a former member of the S.C. National Guard. Smith was a member Oakland Baptist Church and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was married to the late Edna Dretzel Smith and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ansel, T.D., and Dock Smith
.Surviving are: daughter, Jennifer; sisters, Emma Mae McLaurin of Chesterfield, S.C. and Margaret Williams of Morven, N.C.; Also a number of Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, or Oakland Baptist Church c/o Of Janice Sowell 749 TS Sellers Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Linda Burch Tyler
RUBY – Linda Burch Tyler, 85, of Dale City, Va., and formerly of Ruby, S.C., died June 5, 2008. A graveside service was held June 10, 2008 at Ruby Cemetery.
Tyler, born in Ruby, S.C. a daughter of the late Tristram Hampton and Hattie Janette Rollings Burch. She was a retired Nurse. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Fay B. McNab, Floried B. Hurd, Lucille Burch, Mary Lola Burch, and Jennie B. Hartman, and by her brothers, Dennis Hampton Burch, Franklin Burch, Thomas E. Burch, and Emsley F. Burch.
Surviving are: Husband, Otis B. Tyler of the home; son, Barry Burch Tyler of the home; also many Nieces and Nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary ‘Madia’ Blakeney Wallace
PAGELAND – Mary “Madia” Blakeney Wallace, 85 died June 2, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held June 7, 2008 at Salem United Methodist Church, where she was a member with burial in the church cemetery.
Wallace, born in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Sadie Robinson Blakeney. She was employed as a textile worker, and later she retired as a hostess in the restaurant industry. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She instilled the values of respectability, honesty, and always honoring Christ as the Savior. She taught her family to love one another.
Surviving are: sons, Sam (Elaine) Wallace of Charlotte, N.C. and Eugene Wallace of Rock Hill; daughters, Mildred (Ebenezer) Eshun and Bernice Hall, both of Rock Hill; sisters, Alma Nicholson of Pageland, and Esther (William) Miller of Monroe; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, an d any other relatives and dear friends.
Kings Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

June 10, 2008

Dr. Francis Joseph ‘Frank’ Condon
CHERAW - Dr. Francis Joseph “Frank” Condon, 49, died May 31, 2008.
A funeral service was held June 4, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Brock’s Mill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dr. Condon born, in New Rochelle, NY, a son of Beverly Jones Condon and the late Francis Joseph Condon. He was a graduate of University California at Irbine, Truman State University, and Michigan State University, where he received his doctorate degree in internal medicine. Dr. Condon was a dedicated physician, who enjoyed caring for his patients at Condon Medical Services. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast. He enjoyed Michigan State basketball and football, cooking, playing the guitar, and singing.
Surviving are: wife, Jessica Teal Condon of the home; sons, Ian Condon and Sean Condon of Cheraw; step sons, Devon Ferry of Conway, MO and William Freeman of Lebanon, MO; mother, Beverly Jones Condon of Twin Falls, ID; brother, Steven Condon of Arizona; sisters, Theresa Kavanah, Marygrace Condon of Idaho, Christine Condon of California, and Peggy Lennon of New York.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Bernice Gooden Jordan
PAGELAND - Betty Bernice Gooden Jordan, 77, died May 31, 2008.
A graveside service was held June 2, 2008 at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Patrick, S.C.
Jordan born, in Patrick, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Coker and Mary McCoy Gooden. Mrs. Jordan was a retired nutrition site manager with Chesterfield County Council on Aging. She was a member of the Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Jordan was married to the late Hardy “Shine” Jordan and was also preceded in death by a son Randy Jordan and a sister Margie Lisenby.
Surviving are: sons, Leverne Jordan, Charles (Sara) Jordan, and David (Libby) Jordan all of Pageland; daughters, Debbie (Don) Helms and Jennifer Jordan of Pageland, and Jessica (Jamie) Weed of Lancaster, S.C.; brothers, Glenn Gooden of Ohio, Jerry Gooden of Columbia, S.C., and Ray Gooden of W VA; sister, Shelby Whitaker of Chesterfield; also five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, a number of step grandchildren, great-grand-children, and great- great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Rudell Danzy Miller
PAGELAND—Rudell Danzy Miller, 72, died May 29, 2008. A funeral service was held June 2 at Nicey Grove Baptist Church in Pageland. Mrs. Miller was born September 28, 1935 to the late Willie and Edell Danzy Blackmon in Lee County, S.C. She joined Nicey Grove Baptist Church at an early age, where she served faithfully until her health failed. Throughout the years she served on the Usher Board, Prayer Warriors, Gospel Choir, and many other auxiliaries in the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Miller; one son, Leverne Miller; brother, Joe Nathan Williams; and a sister, Loretta Brown. Survivors include her son, Howard (Diane) Miller Jr. of Lancaster, S.C.; a sister, Geneva Harris of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brother, Tommie Lee Blackmon of Brooklyn, N.Y. and David (Sara) Blackmon of Darlington, S.C.; five grandchildren, Roselian Miller whom she reared like a daughter and lived with, Fredrick Miller, Leon Miller, James Miller, and Tonya Miller; nine great-grandchildren, Jontayvious, Marcus, Devin, Krystal, Deshawn, Deondrae, Markel, Jamon, and Malachi, all of Lancaster, S.C., many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Benjamin T. Truesdale
HEATH SPRINGS, S.C.—Benjamin T. Truesdale, 86, died Sat. May 31, 2008 at Springs Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held June 3 at Flint Ridge Baptist Church. He was born November 8, 1921 in Kershaw County, the son of the late Forrest Truesdale and Lula Mae Jones Truesdale and was the husband of the late Polly Blackmon Truesdale. Mr. Truesdale retired from Springs Industries Grace Bleachery and was a member of Flint Ridge Baptist Church. He was a decorated World War II Veteran for the United States Army and won 5 Bronze Service Stars in Southern France. He is survived by his son Michael Ben “Mike” Truesdale and his wife Sandra of Lancaster, a daughter, Helen T. Hayes of Pageland, 6 grandchildren, Crystal Rogers, Amanda Chester, Paula Price, Tori Teal, Anna Truesdale, and Kayla Truesdale and 12 great grandchildren. Mr. Truesdale was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rev. Gary Hayes, 2 brothers, Howard Truesdale and Harold Truesdale, and a sister, Eloise Blackwell. Hartley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.hartleyfunerals.com, is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Truesdale.

Isabel Privette Tucker
EFFINGHAM, S.C. - Isabel Privette Tucker, 85 died May 31, 2008. A funeral service was held June 3, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield.
Mrs. Tucker born, Texas, a daughter of the late Horrie H. and Myrtle Kissiah Privette. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lake City Church of God. Mrs. Tucker was married to the late Ernest Tucker and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Elaine Jones, brother, Levin Privette, and sister, Ethel Small.
Surviving are: sons, Ronnie (Dianne) Privette of Mt. Croghan, and Donald Tucker of Gibbs Town, N.J.; daughter, Janice Cox of Effingham, S.C.; brother, Leonard Privette of Morven, N.C.; half-brother, Horrie H. Privette, Jr. of High Point, N.C.; sister, Frauline Golson of Stone Mountain, GA; also six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren and several step grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

June 3, 2008

Doris C. Courtney
PAGELAND - Doris C. Courtney, 62 died May 25, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held on May 29, 2008 at High Point Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Courtney, born in Jefferson, S.C., the daughter of the late Samuel and Inez (Plyler) Crook. She was a homemaker. She attended High Point Baptist Church in Pageland. She was predeceased by her husband, Emory Courtney in 2000.
Surviving are: sons, Bryan Courtney and Larry Courtney both of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Julie Courtney also of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers, Cull Crook and James Crook both of Jefferson, S.C. and Samuel Crook of Lancaster, S.C.; a sister, Lois Miller of Greenville, S.C.; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Courtney of Charlotte, N.C.

Robert Hendrickson
CHESTERFIELD - Robert Hendrickson, 85 died May 29, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Hendrickson born, in Princeton, New Jersey, a son of the late Fred Carroll Hendrickson and Anna Gonnermann Hendrickson. He was am graduate of Windham High School and Reppert School of Auctioneering. Hendrickson was a retired auctioneer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Hendrickson.
Surviving are: Wife of 54 years, Anne Hendrickson of the home; daughters, Linda Hendrickson, Barbara Hendrickson, and Donna Hendrickson, all of the home; also several nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Clara Lee Quick Hudson
CHERAW - Clara Lee Quick Hudson, 89 died May 23, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 25, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Hudson born, in Bennettsville a daughter of the late Solomon Ady and Maggie Brown Quick. She was a homemaker. Hudson was married to the late James Burl Hudson.
Surviving are: daughter, Ruth H. Bennett of Cheraw; son-in-law, Bobby Bennett, Sr. of Cheraw; sister, Lucille Skipper of Wadesboro, N.C.; grandchildren: Mary Knight of Cheraw, and Bobby (Sandra) Bennett, Jr. of Chesterfield; great- grandchildren, Elizabeth (Brent) English, Michael (Jamie) Bennett, Christopher Bennett and Christy Bennett; also two great-great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James Eric ‘Chuck’ Lowery
PAGELAND — James Eric “Chuck” Lowery, 47, died May 21, 2008. Funeral services were held May 25 at Salem United Methodist Church in Pageland. Chuck was born May 11, 1961 to Verla Edgeworth Lowery and the late James Albert Lowery in Chesterfield County, S.C. Under the influence of a Christian home, Chuck attended Oro United Methodist Church, Salem United Methodist Church, and Oak Hill Baptist Church. He attended the Chesterfield County public school system. He was employed by J&J Farms Trucking Company in Pageland, S.C. Survivors include three daughters, Erica Nicholson, Isha (Corey) Young both of Charlotte, N.C. and Marissa Ganson of Monroe, N.C.; his mother, Verla E. Lowery, Pageland; two brothers, Albert Lowery Jr., Pageland, and Levoid Ratliff, Charlotte, N.C.; five sisters, Shirley Reardon, Pageland, Phyllis (Lewis) Simpson, Matthews, N.C., Glaris Miller, Monroe, N.C., Jona (Eddie) Hamilton, Pageland, S.C. and Peggy Watkins, Bowie, M.D.; two uncles, Jimmie Lowery, Newark, N.J. and M.V. Blakeney, Pageland; four aunts, Betty Flowers, Patricia Flowers, Lois Lowery, and Roberta Lowery all of Newark, N.J.; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and numerous caring friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Lowery Gill.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Julius Boyd ‘J.B.’ Lowery Jr.
LILESVILLE, N.C. — Julius Boyd “J.B.” Lowery Jr., 84, died Sun. May 25, 2008. Funeral services were held May 29 at Long Pine United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Herron and Rev. Chuck Marbry officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Lowery was born in Anson County on Jan. 13, 1924, a son of the late Lila Dutton and Julius Boyd Lowery. He was retired from the US Army and a lifetime member of Long Pine Church.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marie D. Lowery of the home; six brothers, Albert Lowery of Pageland, S.C., Harold Lowery of Charlotte, N.C., Lex Lowery of Emporia, Va., Danny Lowery of Roanoke Rapids, Bryce Lowery and Everette Lowery both of Rockwell; a sister, Frances Trainer of Prince George, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Long Pine United Methodist Church, c/o Gail Preslar, 8472 Hwy. 109 South, Wadesboro, N.C. 28170.
Leavitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Ruben Marshall
CHESTERFIELD — James Ruben Marshall, 68, died May 22, 2008 at his home in Chesterfield, S.C. after an extended illness. Funeral services were held May 26 at Ramah Grove Baptist Church in McFarlan, N.C. with Pastor Eric Edwards officiating.
Affectionately known as “Ruby,” Marshall was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Anson County, to the late Robert L. Marshall and Winnie Royal Marshall. He was an agriculturalist for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Robert and Lee Boyd.
Survivors include two sons, James Robert (Priscilla) of Kannapolis, N.C. and Jonathon of Cheraw, S.C.; two daughters, Eunees Marie McCoy (Bernard) of Wadesboro, N.C. and Brenda Diane Taylor (Rayford) of Hamlet, N.C.; his mother, Winnie Lee of Chesterfield, S.C.; two brothers, Sherman Marshall of High Point, N.C. and Albert Marhsall (Lillie) of Cheraw; three sisters, Nausia Ledbetter (Jimmy) of High Point, N.C., Carolyn McMillon (James) of Cheraw, and Shirleen Diggs (Claude) of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Nicole, Mya, and Brenre’; three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, six aunts, four uncles, a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends; and a close and special friend, Virginia Anne Brown and her children and grandchildren, Terry, Anthony, Sandra (Da’jon, Daisia, Diamond, and Jaysia), and Shay (Dalvin and Keyosha).
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ronnie W. Moree
PAGELAND — Ronnie W. Moree, 61, died May 29, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held June 1, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the residence with Rev. Gerald Rivers presiding.
Moree born, on April 17, 1947 in Pageland, S.C., the son of the late Walter and Janie (Plyler) Moree.
Surviving are: his wife, Claudette (Davis) Moree of Pageland; sons and daughters-in-law, Marty and Liesl Moree of Monroe, N.C., David and Marie Moree and Justin Moree both of Pageland; daughters, Kristy Mendez and Kelly Moree both of Pageland; brothers, Troy Moree of Fort Mill, S.C. and Carroll Moree of Pageland; sisters, Judy Yarborough and Ruth Myers both of Pageland, and Ollie Hudson of Buford, S.C.; grandchildren, Megan Moree, Jesse Moree, Brittany Moree, Amber Moree and Starr Mendez; and great grandson Brandon Lee Walter Moree.