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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
May 27, 2008
Melba Rivers Brock
CHESTERFIELD — Melba Rivers Brock, 78 died May 20, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 22, 2008 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial in Church. Mrs. Brock, born Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers and the late John Weldon Rivers. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High and retired as office manager with Chesterfield Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Brock was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW, the Ladies Bible Class, and served as former Trustee, and MYF Counselor. Melba was married to the late John Henry Brock and was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Lou Davis.
Surviving are: sons, John H. (Becky) Brock, Jr. and Bill (Nancy) Brock both of Chesterfield; daughters, Rachel B. Jeffcoat of Chesterfield, Luann B. (Rick) Sellers of Mt. Pleasant, and Martha Kay (Barry) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; mother, Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers of Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren, Melissa (Lance) Abernathy, Jamie (Tina) Privette, Leslie (Burt) Huggins, Lauren Clark, Dan (Amanda) Atkinson, Mandy Atkinson, Pamela D. Brock, SSgt. Jonathan A. Brock, English Brock, and Eliza Brock; also 9 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Nelson Rivers, Reverend Lindsey Rivers, and J. W. Rivers all of Chesterfield; special caregiver, Sarah W. Hennessy of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, Shiloh United Methodist Church “Building Fund” c/o Judy Oliver 203 East Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, or Lupus Foundation of America Inc. P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, Maryland 21263-1047.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jessie ‘Dick’ Dixon
PATRICK - Jessie “Dick” Dixon, 67, died May 21, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 24, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Palmetto Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dixon born, in Darlington, S.C. a son of the late Brock and Idell Hicks Dixon. He was a retired carpenter and Air Force veteran. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Winery Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harvey L. “Hob” Dixon and Anglish Dixon.
Surviving are: Companion of 15 years, Caroline O’Neal; sons, Randy L. (Glenda) Dixon of Patrick, Jessie “Gene” (Judy) Dixon, and Richard “Cotton” (Penny) Dixon both of Chesterfield; daughters, Missy Shaw and Ricky Griggs of Cheraw, and Rachel Medford of Patrick; brother, Elijah (Doris) Dixon of Chesterfield; sisters, Rachel Yarborough of McBee, Patricia Rogers of Chesapeake, VA, Ann (Max) McCormick of Cheraw, and Becky Ann (Frank) Hayden of Suffolk, VA; also eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Nelson Gardner
Chesterfield — William Nelson Gardner, age 74, died May 21, 2008. Services were held May 24 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Gardner was born October 13, 1933 in Chesterfield, a son of the late Lawrence Nelson and Sarah Frances Hunter Gardner. He was a retired Industrial Pipe Fitter. Gardner was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed flea markets and auctions. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Gardner, a brother, Coyt Gardner, 2 sisters, Lillian Rayfield and Jean Davis.
Surviving are wife Kay Clanton Gardner of the home, sons: Nelson (Kathy) Gardner of Seneca, S.C., Rev. Jeff (Teresa) Gardner of Hartsville, S.C., Jerry Gardner of Walhalla, S.C., Scott (Allison) Gardner of Chesterfield, S.C., Chris (Liberti) Gardner of Ruby, S.C. and David Hair of Ruby, 1 Daughter: Sharon (Mike) Kimrey of Cheraw, brother Frankie (Donna) Gardner, of Hartsville, sister: Alice (Wes) Spindler, of Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law Dicky Davis, of Chesterfield, 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Mary Steen Melton
CHERAW — Mary Steen Melton, 85, died Monday, May 19, 2008. Born in Bennettsville, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Hope and Minnie Roscoe Steen. She was the widow of Robert C. Melton. She was a member of Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Fishing, Gardening and Bible Study.
Surviving are her sons, Robert E. Melton, James Michael Melton, Richard L. Melton all of Cheraw, S.C., a daughter, Mary Ann (Kenny) Bradshaw of Hartsville, S.C., sisters, Marcella Keith of Spartanburg, S.C., Martha Melton and Frances Reynolds both of Cheraw, S.C., Margaret Chavis and Lillian Pope both of Bennettsville, S.C., 6 Grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family received friends 5 to 7 p.m. May 21 at Kiser Funeral Home, in Cheraw.
A funeral service was held 2 p.m. May 22 at Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
George N. Wallace Jr.
PAGELAND — George N. Wallace Jr., 69, died May 17, 2008, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Chesterfield County. A funeral service was held May 19, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Wallace was born in Union County to George N. Wallace Sr. and Gladys Wensil Wallace Knight. He retired from Textrol Industries where he was a Supervisor and Machinist for many years. He was an active member of Wolf Pond Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher and was involved in many church activities.
Surviving are: wife of 50 years, Martha Wallace of Pageland; sons, Eddie (Patricia) Wallace, Timothy (Lydia) Wallace and Jeffrey Wallace; brothers, Henry (Dorothy) Wallace of Evansville, Ind, Lee (Diane) Wallace of Pageland, Robert (Sylvia) Wallace of Falfurris, Tex, John (Debbie) Wallace of Central Point, Ore., Gene (Jenny) Wallace, Lewis (Susan) Wallace, Harry Wallace, and Marvin (Debbie) Wallace all of Monroe; grandchildren, Brandon (Allison) Wallace, Joshua and Nicholas Wallace all of Marshville, Drew and Mallory Wallace, Mitchell, Johnathon, and Bethany Wallace all of Pageland; and great- grandchildren, Cameron, Dylan, Rylea and Kaylin Wallace.
Memorials may be made to the Wolf Pond Baptist Church Activity Building Fund, 78 Wolf Pond Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or to the Disaster Relief Team C/O Chesterfield Baptist Association, Ruby, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CHESTERFIELD — Melba Rivers Brock, 78 died May 20, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 22, 2008 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial in Church. Mrs. Brock, born Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers and the late John Weldon Rivers. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High and retired as office manager with Chesterfield Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Brock was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW, the Ladies Bible Class, and served as former Trustee, and MYF Counselor. Melba was married to the late John Henry Brock and was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Lou Davis.
Surviving are: sons, John H. (Becky) Brock, Jr. and Bill (Nancy) Brock both of Chesterfield; daughters, Rachel B. Jeffcoat of Chesterfield, Luann B. (Rick) Sellers of Mt. Pleasant, and Martha Kay (Barry) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; mother, Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers of Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren, Melissa (Lance) Abernathy, Jamie (Tina) Privette, Leslie (Burt) Huggins, Lauren Clark, Dan (Amanda) Atkinson, Mandy Atkinson, Pamela D. Brock, SSgt. Jonathan A. Brock, English Brock, and Eliza Brock; also 9 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Nelson Rivers, Reverend Lindsey Rivers, and J. W. Rivers all of Chesterfield; special caregiver, Sarah W. Hennessy of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, Shiloh United Methodist Church “Building Fund” c/o Judy Oliver 203 East Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, or Lupus Foundation of America Inc. P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, Maryland 21263-1047.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jessie ‘Dick’ Dixon
PATRICK - Jessie “Dick” Dixon, 67, died May 21, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 24, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Palmetto Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dixon born, in Darlington, S.C. a son of the late Brock and Idell Hicks Dixon. He was a retired carpenter and Air Force veteran. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Winery Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harvey L. “Hob” Dixon and Anglish Dixon.
Surviving are: Companion of 15 years, Caroline O’Neal; sons, Randy L. (Glenda) Dixon of Patrick, Jessie “Gene” (Judy) Dixon, and Richard “Cotton” (Penny) Dixon both of Chesterfield; daughters, Missy Shaw and Ricky Griggs of Cheraw, and Rachel Medford of Patrick; brother, Elijah (Doris) Dixon of Chesterfield; sisters, Rachel Yarborough of McBee, Patricia Rogers of Chesapeake, VA, Ann (Max) McCormick of Cheraw, and Becky Ann (Frank) Hayden of Suffolk, VA; also eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Nelson Gardner
Chesterfield — William Nelson Gardner, age 74, died May 21, 2008. Services were held May 24 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Gardner was born October 13, 1933 in Chesterfield, a son of the late Lawrence Nelson and Sarah Frances Hunter Gardner. He was a retired Industrial Pipe Fitter. Gardner was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed flea markets and auctions. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Gardner, a brother, Coyt Gardner, 2 sisters, Lillian Rayfield and Jean Davis.
Surviving are wife Kay Clanton Gardner of the home, sons: Nelson (Kathy) Gardner of Seneca, S.C., Rev. Jeff (Teresa) Gardner of Hartsville, S.C., Jerry Gardner of Walhalla, S.C., Scott (Allison) Gardner of Chesterfield, S.C., Chris (Liberti) Gardner of Ruby, S.C. and David Hair of Ruby, 1 Daughter: Sharon (Mike) Kimrey of Cheraw, brother Frankie (Donna) Gardner, of Hartsville, sister: Alice (Wes) Spindler, of Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law Dicky Davis, of Chesterfield, 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Mary Steen Melton
CHERAW — Mary Steen Melton, 85, died Monday, May 19, 2008. Born in Bennettsville, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Hope and Minnie Roscoe Steen. She was the widow of Robert C. Melton. She was a member of Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Fishing, Gardening and Bible Study.
Surviving are her sons, Robert E. Melton, James Michael Melton, Richard L. Melton all of Cheraw, S.C., a daughter, Mary Ann (Kenny) Bradshaw of Hartsville, S.C., sisters, Marcella Keith of Spartanburg, S.C., Martha Melton and Frances Reynolds both of Cheraw, S.C., Margaret Chavis and Lillian Pope both of Bennettsville, S.C., 6 Grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family received friends 5 to 7 p.m. May 21 at Kiser Funeral Home, in Cheraw.
A funeral service was held 2 p.m. May 22 at Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
George N. Wallace Jr.
PAGELAND — George N. Wallace Jr., 69, died May 17, 2008, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Chesterfield County. A funeral service was held May 19, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Wallace was born in Union County to George N. Wallace Sr. and Gladys Wensil Wallace Knight. He retired from Textrol Industries where he was a Supervisor and Machinist for many years. He was an active member of Wolf Pond Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher and was involved in many church activities.
Surviving are: wife of 50 years, Martha Wallace of Pageland; sons, Eddie (Patricia) Wallace, Timothy (Lydia) Wallace and Jeffrey Wallace; brothers, Henry (Dorothy) Wallace of Evansville, Ind, Lee (Diane) Wallace of Pageland, Robert (Sylvia) Wallace of Falfurris, Tex, John (Debbie) Wallace of Central Point, Ore., Gene (Jenny) Wallace, Lewis (Susan) Wallace, Harry Wallace, and Marvin (Debbie) Wallace all of Monroe; grandchildren, Brandon (Allison) Wallace, Joshua and Nicholas Wallace all of Marshville, Drew and Mallory Wallace, Mitchell, Johnathon, and Bethany Wallace all of Pageland; and great- grandchildren, Cameron, Dylan, Rylea and Kaylin Wallace.
Memorials may be made to the Wolf Pond Baptist Church Activity Building Fund, 78 Wolf Pond Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or to the Disaster Relief Team C/O Chesterfield Baptist Association, Ruby, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
May 20, 2007
Jesse Edward ‘Big Bug’ Edgeworth Jr.
Jesse Edward “Big Bug” Edgeworth Jr., 50, died May 6, 2008 in Rockingham, N.C. A funeral services was held May 12 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Pageland.
He was the son of Jesse Edgeworth Sr. and the late Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and was born Nov. 10, 1957 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Jesse was educated in the public schools of Pageland, S.C. and at a young age started helping his uncle in the carpet installation business. This trade was his chosen profession and he loved it dearly. Jesse was a very generous and lovable person and was known for his humor and kindness. He attended Pentecostal Assemble Holiness Church in Cheraw, S.C. where he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and brother, Rodney J. Edgeworth.
Survivors include wife Beverly, of Cheraw; daughters, Taketa “Brandi” Davis (Va Quadis), ALezia “Lacy” Edgeworth, Kimbely Edgeworth, all of Charlotte, N.C.; step-son, Ronnie Lane (Vanessa) of Salisbury, N.C.; step-daughters, Tushina Clark of Charlotte, N.C., Angie Lane (Richard) of Cheraw, S.C. and Jannetta Peterkin (Barry) of Wallace, S.C.; his father, Jesse E. Edgeworth, Sr. of Pageland; four brothers, John Edward “Mickey” Clyburn (Robin), Reggie Blakeney, Brain Edgeworth, and Ryan Edgeworth; two sisters, Sherry Wright (Don) of Jefferson, and Stephine Edgeworth of Pageland; mother-in-law, Jorretta Ballard of Cheraw; one brother-in-law, Richard James Howard of Cheraw; five sisters-in-law, Nezzie Chapman (William), Josephine Jackson, Marilyn Griggs, Gracie Johnson, and Kathy Burns (Tommy) all of Cheraw; a very special cousin, Tony Funderburk of Monroe, N.C. who was raised in the home; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great-grandchild; two uncles, one aunt, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Henry L. Gulledge
RUBY — Henry L. Gulledge, 83, died May 6, 2008. Services were held May 8 at Ruby Baptist Church with interm
Gulledge was born Nov. 18, 1924 in Ruby, a son of the late James Arthur and Rosa Lee James Gulledge. He retired after 24 years as owner of The Country Store in Ruby, S.C. Gulledge was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was a member of the Mt. Croghan-Ruby American Legion Post 134. He was a faithful member of Ruby Baptist Church. Henry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking and helping his friends.
He was preceded in death by sisters Frances “Polly” Payne and Nancy Gulledge.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years Juanita King Gulledge of the home, sisters Crystal Faile of Fort Lawn, S.C. and Bessie (Bronze) Rorie of Pageland, and a number of nieces and nephews including Beth and Henry Suggs and their children Bryce and Alex.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or, Ruby Baptist Church, P.O. 5, Ruby, S.C. 29741. Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Edell Johnson
MCBEE - Edell Jones Johnson, 93, widow of Glenn Johnson, died May 11, 2008. Funeral services were held May 13 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Homer Hinson and Danny Holley officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield County, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Emma Steen Jones. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Society.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Alvin and Anne Johnson of Hartsville, S.C., Michael Glenn and Debbie Johnson of Hartsville, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia Ann and Jerry Holley of McBee, S.C.; sister, Eloise Bullard of Hartsville, S.C.; grandchildren (spouse), Jerry D. “Punk” Holley Jr., Ronald (Debra) Holley, Danny C. (Naomi) Holley, William Johnson, Greg (Greta) Johnson, Lori Anne (Shon) Rivers, Michael (Brandi) Johnson Jr.; 9 great-grandchildren.
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville was in charge of services.
Curtis McLain
PATRICK- Curtis McLain, 77, died May 15, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 18, 2008 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McLain was born September 7, 1930 in Chesterfield County a son of the late Mason Lee and Katie Gulledge McLain. He was a retired employee of Delta Mills with 47 years of service and a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church. Curtis was married to the late Genevieve Gainey McLain and was also preceded in death by his daughter Glenda McLain.
Surviving are: son, Thomas McLain, Jr. of Patrick; grandchildren, Katie Michelle McLain and fiancé Billy Crawford of Cheraw, and Joshua McLain and fiancée Megan Zearfoss of Patrick; sister, Dorothy Shaw of Patrick; special niece, Shelby (Tommy) Bailey of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Ann Briggman Smith
BENNETTSVILLE — Shirley Ann Briggman Smith, 74, died May 14, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 16, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, with burial
in the Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville, S.C.
Smith born, in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Charles and Thelma Edwins Briggman. She was a retired private duty caregiver. Smith was married to the late Fredrick Leon Smith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Myers.
Surviving are: sons, Charles Eugene “Chuck” Smith of Cheraw, Samuel Dean “Sam” Smith and Michael Smith both of Bennettsville; daughters, Donna S. (Randy) Wallace of Bennettsville, Rebecca S. (Walter) Arnette of Dillon, S.C., Dee S. (Ted) Rodgers of Rockingham, N.C., and Ellen Smith of Bennettsville; brothers, Charles “Sonny” Briggman of Lexington, S.C., William “Bill” Briggman of Orangeburg, S.C., and Wesley Briggman of Stockton, CA; sister, Jacquline Townsend of North, S.C.; also 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jesse Edward “Big Bug” Edgeworth Jr., 50, died May 6, 2008 in Rockingham, N.C. A funeral services was held May 12 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Pageland.
He was the son of Jesse Edgeworth Sr. and the late Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and was born Nov. 10, 1957 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Jesse was educated in the public schools of Pageland, S.C. and at a young age started helping his uncle in the carpet installation business. This trade was his chosen profession and he loved it dearly. Jesse was a very generous and lovable person and was known for his humor and kindness. He attended Pentecostal Assemble Holiness Church in Cheraw, S.C. where he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and brother, Rodney J. Edgeworth.
Survivors include wife Beverly, of Cheraw; daughters, Taketa “Brandi” Davis (Va Quadis), ALezia “Lacy” Edgeworth, Kimbely Edgeworth, all of Charlotte, N.C.; step-son, Ronnie Lane (Vanessa) of Salisbury, N.C.; step-daughters, Tushina Clark of Charlotte, N.C., Angie Lane (Richard) of Cheraw, S.C. and Jannetta Peterkin (Barry) of Wallace, S.C.; his father, Jesse E. Edgeworth, Sr. of Pageland; four brothers, John Edward “Mickey” Clyburn (Robin), Reggie Blakeney, Brain Edgeworth, and Ryan Edgeworth; two sisters, Sherry Wright (Don) of Jefferson, and Stephine Edgeworth of Pageland; mother-in-law, Jorretta Ballard of Cheraw; one brother-in-law, Richard James Howard of Cheraw; five sisters-in-law, Nezzie Chapman (William), Josephine Jackson, Marilyn Griggs, Gracie Johnson, and Kathy Burns (Tommy) all of Cheraw; a very special cousin, Tony Funderburk of Monroe, N.C. who was raised in the home; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great-grandchild; two uncles, one aunt, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Henry L. Gulledge
RUBY — Henry L. Gulledge, 83, died May 6, 2008. Services were held May 8 at Ruby Baptist Church with interm
Gulledge was born Nov. 18, 1924 in Ruby, a son of the late James Arthur and Rosa Lee James Gulledge. He retired after 24 years as owner of The Country Store in Ruby, S.C. Gulledge was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was a member of the Mt. Croghan-Ruby American Legion Post 134. He was a faithful member of Ruby Baptist Church. Henry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking and helping his friends.
He was preceded in death by sisters Frances “Polly” Payne and Nancy Gulledge.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years Juanita King Gulledge of the home, sisters Crystal Faile of Fort Lawn, S.C. and Bessie (Bronze) Rorie of Pageland, and a number of nieces and nephews including Beth and Henry Suggs and their children Bryce and Alex.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or, Ruby Baptist Church, P.O. 5, Ruby, S.C. 29741. Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Edell Johnson
MCBEE - Edell Jones Johnson, 93, widow of Glenn Johnson, died May 11, 2008. Funeral services were held May 13 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Homer Hinson and Danny Holley officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield County, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Emma Steen Jones. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Society.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Alvin and Anne Johnson of Hartsville, S.C., Michael Glenn and Debbie Johnson of Hartsville, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia Ann and Jerry Holley of McBee, S.C.; sister, Eloise Bullard of Hartsville, S.C.; grandchildren (spouse), Jerry D. “Punk” Holley Jr., Ronald (Debra) Holley, Danny C. (Naomi) Holley, William Johnson, Greg (Greta) Johnson, Lori Anne (Shon) Rivers, Michael (Brandi) Johnson Jr.; 9 great-grandchildren.
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville was in charge of services.
Curtis McLain
PATRICK- Curtis McLain, 77, died May 15, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 18, 2008 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McLain was born September 7, 1930 in Chesterfield County a son of the late Mason Lee and Katie Gulledge McLain. He was a retired employee of Delta Mills with 47 years of service and a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church. Curtis was married to the late Genevieve Gainey McLain and was also preceded in death by his daughter Glenda McLain.
Surviving are: son, Thomas McLain, Jr. of Patrick; grandchildren, Katie Michelle McLain and fiancé Billy Crawford of Cheraw, and Joshua McLain and fiancée Megan Zearfoss of Patrick; sister, Dorothy Shaw of Patrick; special niece, Shelby (Tommy) Bailey of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Ann Briggman Smith
BENNETTSVILLE — Shirley Ann Briggman Smith, 74, died May 14, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 16, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, with burial
in the Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville, S.C.
Smith born, in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Charles and Thelma Edwins Briggman. She was a retired private duty caregiver. Smith was married to the late Fredrick Leon Smith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Myers.
Surviving are: sons, Charles Eugene “Chuck” Smith of Cheraw, Samuel Dean “Sam” Smith and Michael Smith both of Bennettsville; daughters, Donna S. (Randy) Wallace of Bennettsville, Rebecca S. (Walter) Arnette of Dillon, S.C., Dee S. (Ted) Rodgers of Rockingham, N.C., and Ellen Smith of Bennettsville; brothers, Charles “Sonny” Briggman of Lexington, S.C., William “Bill” Briggman of Orangeburg, S.C., and Wesley Briggman of Stockton, CA; sister, Jacquline Townsend of North, S.C.; also 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
May 13, 2008
Charles Ray Atkinson
MT. CROGHAN — Charles Ray Atkinson, 84, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 6, 2008 at Mt. Croghan Baptist Church with burial will follow at the Mt. Croghan Memorial Park.
Atkinson, born in Mt. Croghan, S.C. a son of the late Thomas Hendrick and Hilda Burch Atkinson. He was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School and attended Clemson College. Atkinson was retired owner of Atkinson Texaco and was also associated with Tri – State Trucking and Chesterfield Drug Company. He was a veteran of WW II having served as a Second Engineer in the American Merchant Marines. Charles Ray was a faithful member of Mt. Croghan Baptist Church, where he served as Church Treasurer for many years.
Surviving are: wife of 60 years, Edith Dalrymple Atkinson of the home; sons, Tommy (Libby) Atkinson of Chesterfield, and Barry (Martha Kay) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; daughter, Karen (Ralph) Watson of Chesterfield;
sister, Margaret A. Huntley of Ruby; grandchildren, Kevin (Gena) Atkinson of Lexington, S.C., Jason (Britton) Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dan (Amanda) Atkinson of Greer, S.C., Mandy Atkinson of Laurens, S.C., Candice Watson of Forest City, N.C., and Derek Watson of Chesterfield, S.C.
great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Allison, and Ella Atkinson.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Grady Johnson, 174 Mayesville Rd. Ruby, S.C. 29741.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera Funderburk Campbell
PAGELAND —Vera Funderburk Campbell, 82, died April 18, 2008. She was born in Chesterfield County, S.C. to the late Henry Luther and Ida Threatt Funderburk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Campbell. She is survived by 2 sisters: Lois McManus and Shirley Hancock of Pageland and was preceded in death by her brothers: Reece, L.H., and Don Funderburk. A graveside service was held April 20 at 3 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, N.C. Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Joyce H. Douglas
TAYLORS, S.C. — Joyce H. Douglas, 71, wife of Elwyn K. Douglas, died May 1, 2008 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Roscoe and Fannie Price Hathaway. Douglas was retired from the Greenville County School District and a member of Lee Road Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Keith (Janice) Douglas of Greer, Barry (Renita) Douglas of Taylors; grandchildren, David and Kellie Douglas and Chad and Ali Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Gardner Holley and a brother, Richard Hathaway. Memorials may be made to Lee Road Baptist Church, 1503 E. Lee Road, Taylors, S.C. 29687 or McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680. Burial was held in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Cumber Hatcher
WALLACE — Margaret Cumber Hatcher, 83 died May 4, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 7, 2008 at Cheraw Church of God with burial in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Hatcher, born in Marlboro County, S.C. a daughter of the late Eldridge and Rachel Steen Cumber. She was a retired textile employee. Hatcher was a member of Cheraw Church of God and attended Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother Ed Cumber, and by three sisters, Lee English, Lib Watson, and Hazel Elkins.
Surviving are: husband, Carnell Hatcher of the home; son, Gregory (Lynn) Hatcher of Wallace; daughter, Pam (Kenneth) Ard of Cheraw;
brothers, J.C. Cumber of Hartsville, S.C. and Perry Cumber of Rockingham, N.C.; sisters, Naomi Outlaw of Rockingham, N.C. and Inez Smith of York, S.C.; also four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Murrell Lynch
PAGELAND — Ronnie Murrell Lynch, 62, died April 30, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Lynch, born in Florence County, a son of Gladys Nettles Lynch and the late Foster Lynch.
Surviving are: mother, Gladys Nettles Lynch of Fort Mill, S.C.; sister, Joyce L. (Larry) Lee of Fort Mill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Jordan MacAdams
PAGELAND — Evelyn Jordan MacAdams, 76, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
MacAdams, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lula Hunter Jordan. She was a retired Branch Manager with Safeway Finance Company. MacAdams was preceded in death by a son Mike Long, brothers, Carson, Julius, Ward, Everette, and Van Jordan, and sisters, Consolo Jordan and Billie McManus.
Surviving are: husband Glenn D. MacAdams of the home; sons, Tim (Mary) Long of Brunswick, GA and Steve (Linda) Long of Pageland;
grandchildren, T.J. and Bethany Long and Brian and Mark Long; sisters, Katie Lee McMurrian of Pageland and Myrtle Thurman of Ruby.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Beatrice Davis Maples
JEFFERSON — Beatrice Davis Maples, 80, died May 1, 2008. A funeral ser, May 4, 2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Maples, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Dewey Thurman and Reba Clariece Stanton Davis. She was a homemaker and an avid flower gardener. Beatrice was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was married to the late Jesse Maples and was also preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Dale Davis, Mary Frances Hayes, and Lois Robertson.
Surviving are: brother and sister in law, Bobby and Barbara Davis of Indian Trail, N.C.; a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
John Edward Miller
JEFFERSON—John Edward Miller (a.k.a. James Daniel), 66, died April 30, 2008 at CMC-Union in Monroe, N.C. Services were held May 4 at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was the son of the late Marshall Miller and the late Axie McMillan Miller and was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Jefferson. At a young age, he joined Hopewell United Methodist Church and attended the Chesterfield County Schools. In 1958 at the age of sixteen, he moved to New York, New York where he worked and retired from the Liberty Letter Service. He was a faithful member of McClinton Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Miller, his mother, Axie M. Miller, a brother, Marshall Miller, Jr., and a sister, Doretha Miller. Surviving are two daughters, Soraya Miller-Ansah (Benjamin) and Tarita Miller both of New York, N.Y.; a son, John Edward Miller, Jr. of New York, N.Y.; his father, Marshall Miller Sr. of Jefferson, S.C.; two sisters, Martha Miller and Genevieve M. Robinson both of Jefferson, S.C.; five brothers, Roosevelt Miller (Minnie), David Miller (Donna) both of Pageland, S.C., Ulysses Miller (Brenda), Howard Miller (Patricia) both of Jefferson, S.C. and Robert Miller (Lula) of Mt. Croghan, S.C.; three grandchildren, Shantel, Kyle, and DeShawn; an uncle, Samuel McMillian (Roberta); an aunt, Gladys McMillan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
James Henry Mullis
PAGELAND — James Henry Mullis, 69, died May 7, 2008 at CMC in Charlotte, N.C. He was born March 28,1939 in Union County, N.C., a son of the late Kemp Pernay Mullis and the late Janie Ellen Deason Mullis. Mullis is survived by four sons: James Mullis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ricky Mullis, Rodney Mullis, and Reggie Mullis all of Pageland; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Ercel Laney of Monroe, N.C. and Kathryn Gaddy of Marshville, N.C., also his former wife, Patsy Mullis Langley of Pageland. Funeral services were held May 10 at Beulah Prebyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Mike Rogers and Rev. Brian Arrant, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church, 8305 Landsford Road, Monroe, N.C., 28112. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mullis.
MT. CROGHAN — Charles Ray Atkinson, 84, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 6, 2008 at Mt. Croghan Baptist Church with burial will follow at the Mt. Croghan Memorial Park.
Atkinson, born in Mt. Croghan, S.C. a son of the late Thomas Hendrick and Hilda Burch Atkinson. He was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School and attended Clemson College. Atkinson was retired owner of Atkinson Texaco and was also associated with Tri – State Trucking and Chesterfield Drug Company. He was a veteran of WW II having served as a Second Engineer in the American Merchant Marines. Charles Ray was a faithful member of Mt. Croghan Baptist Church, where he served as Church Treasurer for many years.
Surviving are: wife of 60 years, Edith Dalrymple Atkinson of the home; sons, Tommy (Libby) Atkinson of Chesterfield, and Barry (Martha Kay) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; daughter, Karen (Ralph) Watson of Chesterfield;
sister, Margaret A. Huntley of Ruby; grandchildren, Kevin (Gena) Atkinson of Lexington, S.C., Jason (Britton) Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dan (Amanda) Atkinson of Greer, S.C., Mandy Atkinson of Laurens, S.C., Candice Watson of Forest City, N.C., and Derek Watson of Chesterfield, S.C.
great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Allison, and Ella Atkinson.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Grady Johnson, 174 Mayesville Rd. Ruby, S.C. 29741.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera Funderburk Campbell
PAGELAND —Vera Funderburk Campbell, 82, died April 18, 2008. She was born in Chesterfield County, S.C. to the late Henry Luther and Ida Threatt Funderburk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Campbell. She is survived by 2 sisters: Lois McManus and Shirley Hancock of Pageland and was preceded in death by her brothers: Reece, L.H., and Don Funderburk. A graveside service was held April 20 at 3 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, N.C. Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Joyce H. Douglas
TAYLORS, S.C. — Joyce H. Douglas, 71, wife of Elwyn K. Douglas, died May 1, 2008 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Roscoe and Fannie Price Hathaway. Douglas was retired from the Greenville County School District and a member of Lee Road Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Keith (Janice) Douglas of Greer, Barry (Renita) Douglas of Taylors; grandchildren, David and Kellie Douglas and Chad and Ali Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Gardner Holley and a brother, Richard Hathaway. Memorials may be made to Lee Road Baptist Church, 1503 E. Lee Road, Taylors, S.C. 29687 or McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680. Burial was held in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Cumber Hatcher
WALLACE — Margaret Cumber Hatcher, 83 died May 4, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 7, 2008 at Cheraw Church of God with burial in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Hatcher, born in Marlboro County, S.C. a daughter of the late Eldridge and Rachel Steen Cumber. She was a retired textile employee. Hatcher was a member of Cheraw Church of God and attended Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother Ed Cumber, and by three sisters, Lee English, Lib Watson, and Hazel Elkins.
Surviving are: husband, Carnell Hatcher of the home; son, Gregory (Lynn) Hatcher of Wallace; daughter, Pam (Kenneth) Ard of Cheraw;
brothers, J.C. Cumber of Hartsville, S.C. and Perry Cumber of Rockingham, N.C.; sisters, Naomi Outlaw of Rockingham, N.C. and Inez Smith of York, S.C.; also four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Murrell Lynch
PAGELAND — Ronnie Murrell Lynch, 62, died April 30, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Lynch, born in Florence County, a son of Gladys Nettles Lynch and the late Foster Lynch.
Surviving are: mother, Gladys Nettles Lynch of Fort Mill, S.C.; sister, Joyce L. (Larry) Lee of Fort Mill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Jordan MacAdams
PAGELAND — Evelyn Jordan MacAdams, 76, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
MacAdams, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lula Hunter Jordan. She was a retired Branch Manager with Safeway Finance Company. MacAdams was preceded in death by a son Mike Long, brothers, Carson, Julius, Ward, Everette, and Van Jordan, and sisters, Consolo Jordan and Billie McManus.
Surviving are: husband Glenn D. MacAdams of the home; sons, Tim (Mary) Long of Brunswick, GA and Steve (Linda) Long of Pageland;
grandchildren, T.J. and Bethany Long and Brian and Mark Long; sisters, Katie Lee McMurrian of Pageland and Myrtle Thurman of Ruby.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Beatrice Davis Maples
JEFFERSON — Beatrice Davis Maples, 80, died May 1, 2008. A funeral ser, May 4, 2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Maples, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Dewey Thurman and Reba Clariece Stanton Davis. She was a homemaker and an avid flower gardener. Beatrice was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was married to the late Jesse Maples and was also preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Dale Davis, Mary Frances Hayes, and Lois Robertson.
Surviving are: brother and sister in law, Bobby and Barbara Davis of Indian Trail, N.C.; a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
John Edward Miller
JEFFERSON—John Edward Miller (a.k.a. James Daniel), 66, died April 30, 2008 at CMC-Union in Monroe, N.C. Services were held May 4 at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was the son of the late Marshall Miller and the late Axie McMillan Miller and was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Jefferson. At a young age, he joined Hopewell United Methodist Church and attended the Chesterfield County Schools. In 1958 at the age of sixteen, he moved to New York, New York where he worked and retired from the Liberty Letter Service. He was a faithful member of McClinton Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Miller, his mother, Axie M. Miller, a brother, Marshall Miller, Jr., and a sister, Doretha Miller. Surviving are two daughters, Soraya Miller-Ansah (Benjamin) and Tarita Miller both of New York, N.Y.; a son, John Edward Miller, Jr. of New York, N.Y.; his father, Marshall Miller Sr. of Jefferson, S.C.; two sisters, Martha Miller and Genevieve M. Robinson both of Jefferson, S.C.; five brothers, Roosevelt Miller (Minnie), David Miller (Donna) both of Pageland, S.C., Ulysses Miller (Brenda), Howard Miller (Patricia) both of Jefferson, S.C. and Robert Miller (Lula) of Mt. Croghan, S.C.; three grandchildren, Shantel, Kyle, and DeShawn; an uncle, Samuel McMillian (Roberta); an aunt, Gladys McMillan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
James Henry Mullis
PAGELAND — James Henry Mullis, 69, died May 7, 2008 at CMC in Charlotte, N.C. He was born March 28,1939 in Union County, N.C., a son of the late Kemp Pernay Mullis and the late Janie Ellen Deason Mullis. Mullis is survived by four sons: James Mullis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ricky Mullis, Rodney Mullis, and Reggie Mullis all of Pageland; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Ercel Laney of Monroe, N.C. and Kathryn Gaddy of Marshville, N.C., also his former wife, Patsy Mullis Langley of Pageland. Funeral services were held May 10 at Beulah Prebyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Mike Rogers and Rev. Brian Arrant, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church, 8305 Landsford Road, Monroe, N.C., 28112. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mullis.
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Caldwell Blakeney
PAGELAND – Caldwell Blakeney, 82 died March 29, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 3, 2008 at Salem United Methodist Church where he was a member.
Blakeney, born in Pageland, was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He joined Second Presbyterian Church early in life. Later, he joined Salem United Methodist Church, where he attended and served faithfully until his illness. He retired from Akers Trucking Company in Charlotte. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a quite, soft-spoken, mild-mannered person who enjoyed helping others. He was always busy transporting people in the community. He was preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Curtis, Dillon, Butler, Whiteford, William Maceo and Ardist; sisters, Verla, Eve, Mavis, Avis, Susie, Luzetta and Clarice.
Surviving are: daughter, Terrie L. Joyner; brother, Carnell Blakeney; sisters, Elmer McNair and Marcene Timmons both of Charlotte, Ernestine Gantt of Columbia, Peggy Coleman of Manhattan, New York, Nettie Adams and Elsie Miller both of Pageland; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip Everette Williams
PATRICK - Phillip Everette Williams, 27 died April 25, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 28, 2008 at Cross Branch Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Williams, born in Cheraw, a son of Charlie Everette Williams and Sara Gainey Purvis. He was a former employee of Certified Overhead Door Service and an avid # 8 + racer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Linzey Williams, Viola Williams Dunn, and Roland Gainey, and by his Stepfather, Robert L. Purvis.
Surviving are: wife, Christy Crowley Williams of the home; sons, Lyn and Landon Willams; daughter, Hannah Williams; parents, Charlie Williams and Sara Purvis both of Patrick; brothers, Kenneth Cole, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Charles Williams of Chesterfield; grandparents, J. B. and Annie Wilkes of Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Wayne ‘Charlie’ Miller
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. - Charles Wayne “Charlie” Miller, 44 died April 29, 2008. A funeral service was held May 3, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield with burial at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Miller born, in Charlotte, N.C. a son of Larry Hensley, Sr. and the late Juanita Lance Hensley. He was a mechanic with We Sweep, Inc.
Surviving are: son, Stephen Miller of Ruby; daughters, Ashley (John Marshall) McLain of Chesterfield and Tera Miller of Ruby; father, Larry Hensley, Sr. of Gastonia, N.C.; brothers, Johnny Casey of Clover, S.C., Larry Hensley, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and David Miller of Concord, N.C.; sister, Dawn Williams of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Mason and Marshall McLain.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Wilson
PAGELAND – Ronnie Wilson, 45 died April 25, 2008. A funeral service was held April 29, 2008 at Kings Funeral Home Chapel.
Wilson, a son of Freddie (Spike) Wilson of Kershaw and Geraldine King of Washington, DC. He was employed by J&J Trucking Company in Pageland. He attended Central High School in Pageland.
Surviving are: Wife Denise McManus Wilson; daughters Jaelan Deon and Ronnise Dana, all of the home; grandparents, Roach and Joyce Sowell of Jefferson; sisters, Patricia (Bernard) Gordon of Chesterfield, Betty (Bobby) Miller, Shirley (Joe) Raley both of Jefferson; sister-in-law Glenda (Joe) M. Robinson of Columbia, Gloria (Nathan) M. Holmes of Monroe; brother-in-law Doug McManus of Atlanta Georgia; special aunt-in-law Julia Threatt; special cousin David Wilson of Willintic, Connecticut; special friend Jamie Nicholson of Pageland; his fathers’ companion Alice Singleton, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Caldwell Blakeney, 82 died March 29, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 3, 2008 at Salem United Methodist Church where he was a member.
Blakeney, born in Pageland, was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He joined Second Presbyterian Church early in life. Later, he joined Salem United Methodist Church, where he attended and served faithfully until his illness. He retired from Akers Trucking Company in Charlotte. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a quite, soft-spoken, mild-mannered person who enjoyed helping others. He was always busy transporting people in the community. He was preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Curtis, Dillon, Butler, Whiteford, William Maceo and Ardist; sisters, Verla, Eve, Mavis, Avis, Susie, Luzetta and Clarice.
Surviving are: daughter, Terrie L. Joyner; brother, Carnell Blakeney; sisters, Elmer McNair and Marcene Timmons both of Charlotte, Ernestine Gantt of Columbia, Peggy Coleman of Manhattan, New York, Nettie Adams and Elsie Miller both of Pageland; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip Everette Williams
PATRICK - Phillip Everette Williams, 27 died April 25, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 28, 2008 at Cross Branch Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Williams, born in Cheraw, a son of Charlie Everette Williams and Sara Gainey Purvis. He was a former employee of Certified Overhead Door Service and an avid # 8 + racer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Linzey Williams, Viola Williams Dunn, and Roland Gainey, and by his Stepfather, Robert L. Purvis.
Surviving are: wife, Christy Crowley Williams of the home; sons, Lyn and Landon Willams; daughter, Hannah Williams; parents, Charlie Williams and Sara Purvis both of Patrick; brothers, Kenneth Cole, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Charles Williams of Chesterfield; grandparents, J. B. and Annie Wilkes of Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Wayne ‘Charlie’ Miller
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. - Charles Wayne “Charlie” Miller, 44 died April 29, 2008. A funeral service was held May 3, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield with burial at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Miller born, in Charlotte, N.C. a son of Larry Hensley, Sr. and the late Juanita Lance Hensley. He was a mechanic with We Sweep, Inc.
Surviving are: son, Stephen Miller of Ruby; daughters, Ashley (John Marshall) McLain of Chesterfield and Tera Miller of Ruby; father, Larry Hensley, Sr. of Gastonia, N.C.; brothers, Johnny Casey of Clover, S.C., Larry Hensley, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and David Miller of Concord, N.C.; sister, Dawn Williams of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Mason and Marshall McLain.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Wilson
PAGELAND – Ronnie Wilson, 45 died April 25, 2008. A funeral service was held April 29, 2008 at Kings Funeral Home Chapel.
Wilson, a son of Freddie (Spike) Wilson of Kershaw and Geraldine King of Washington, DC. He was employed by J&J Trucking Company in Pageland. He attended Central High School in Pageland.
Surviving are: Wife Denise McManus Wilson; daughters Jaelan Deon and Ronnise Dana, all of the home; grandparents, Roach and Joyce Sowell of Jefferson; sisters, Patricia (Bernard) Gordon of Chesterfield, Betty (Bobby) Miller, Shirley (Joe) Raley both of Jefferson; sister-in-law Glenda (Joe) M. Robinson of Columbia, Gloria (Nathan) M. Holmes of Monroe; brother-in-law Doug McManus of Atlanta Georgia; special aunt-in-law Julia Threatt; special cousin David Wilson of Willintic, Connecticut; special friend Jamie Nicholson of Pageland; his fathers’ companion Alice Singleton, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
April 29, 2008
Elizabeth Clontz Demby
PAGELAND – Elizabeth Clontz Demby, 76 died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held April 26 at 11:00 AM at Zion United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Diagnosed in December 2004, Lib fought a courageous battle with ALS which she faced with a strong faith in God, inner strength and determination.
Demby, was daughter of the late J. Boyce and Jennie M. Clontz. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She loved her church where she spent many hours volunteering her time, serving on various committees, and is a past Sunday school teacher and choir member at Zion Methodist Church in Pageland. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Yvonne Clontz.
Surviving are: husband, Claude R. Demby, of 50 years; son, Gregory Demby; brothers, Joe (Amelia) Clontz of Pageland, Harold (Carolyn) Clontz of Oakboro, Larry (Wanda) Clontz of Monroe; sister, Judy (Timothy) Tucker of Charlotte and many neices, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Brenda Miller who was a devoted, loving friend and caregiver to Lib.
Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 671 Zion Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29720
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Allison Griffith
CHESTERFIELD - Robert Allison Griffith, 50, April 22, 2008. A funeral service was held April 24, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Griffith, born in Monroe, N.C. a son of Robert H. “Bobby” and Betty Dalrymple Griffith. He was a 1976 graduate of Chesterfield High School and was owner of Robert’s Rib. Robert was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Chesterfield Service Club. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family in the mountains.
Surviving are: wife, Melanie Miller Griffith of the home; sons, Daniel Griffith and Jared White both of Chesterfield; daughters, Haley Christine Griffith, Abigail Suzette Griffith, and Madison Claire Griffith all of the home, and Shelly Suzanne White (Gerald) Catoe of Pageland; parents, Bobby and Betty Griffith of Chesterfield; brothers, Richard J. “Dick” (Ellen) Griffith of Chesterfield and Russell W. (Laura) Griffith of Fairfield, CT; granddaughter, Kallie Suzanne Catoe; also 3 Nieces: Dee, Sarah, and Emily Griffith.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 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.
Ethel Laney McCray
PAGELAND - Ethel Laney McCray, 96, died April 23, 2008. A funeral service was held April 25, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McCray, born in Lancaster County, S.C., daughter of the late Thomas W and Hattie Plyler Laney and married the late Marion H. McCray. McCray was pre-deceased by sons, Tommy and Harvey McCray; grandchild, Troxten and great-granddaughter, Sydney McCray.
Surviving are: son, Robert McCray of Pageland; daughters, Mildred (Archie) Baker and Bobbie (Robert) Baker both of Pageland, and Marion (Sonny) Lyons of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, Lynn, Todd, Thomas, Mark, Jan, Chris, Teresa, Meredity and Noel; 21 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; a daughter in law, Myrtis McCray of Pageland.
Memorials may be made to Wolf Pond Baptist Church Building & Grounds Fund, PO Box 236, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Davis Penney
CHESTERFIELD - Louise Davis Penney, 89 died April 19, 2008.A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Penney, born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late Lou and Minnie Williams Davis. She was a graduate of Kings College and a retired accountant with Chesterfield County Health Department. Penney was former owner of The Dairy King and Penney’s Toyland. She was a member of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church. Louise was married to the late James R. Penney.
Surviving are: son, James R. “Jimmy” Penney, Jr. of Chesterfield; daughter, Freida L. (Bill) Wolfe of Seymour, TN; also: three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; special caregiver, Virginia Oliver.
Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of was in charge of the arrangements.
James Cason ‘J. C.’ Smith
CHESTERFIELD - James Cason “J. C.” Smith, 78 died April 21, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Smith born, in Chesterfield, S.C.., a son of the late Henry Flanagan and Annie Gulledge Smith. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Navy Veteran. Smith was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. J. C. was married to the late Selma Rae Burr Smith, and was also preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, Monica Ann Smith, brothers, Donald, Levy, Everett, and Douglas Smith, and sisters, Myrtle Weatherford and Thelma Menzo.
Surviving are: son: Micky (Cindy) Smith of Mt. Croghan; daughters, Verenda Smith of Morven, N.C. and Sharon Smith of Ruby; brother, Bobby Smith of Chesterfield; sister, Birty Oliver of Chesterfield; also four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joann Laney West
PAGELAND - Joann Laney West, 63 died April 19, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held April 21, 2008 at First Freewill Baptist Church of Pageland with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
West, born in Lancaster County, S.C. a daughter of Susie Knight Laney and the late Minor Laney. She was a patient caregiver. West was a faithful charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, Church treasurer, and Choir director for over 30 years. Joann was married to the late Reverend William Junior West.
Surviving are: son, Stanley (Sandra) West of Pageland; Daughters, Sandra F. West and Tony McManus and Janice W. (Mike) Cook both of Pageland; mother, Susie K. Laney of Pageland; five grandchildren Josh and Jill West, Tina (Paul) Black, and Stacy and Tony McManus;
brothers, Roy Laney of Pageland, Bill Laney of Lancaster, S.C. and Richard Laney of Pageland; sisters, Louise Nichols of Pageland, Frances Stevens of Lancaster, S.C., and Carolyn Oliver of Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Elizabeth Clontz Demby, 76 died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held April 26 at 11:00 AM at Zion United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Diagnosed in December 2004, Lib fought a courageous battle with ALS which she faced with a strong faith in God, inner strength and determination.
Demby, was daughter of the late J. Boyce and Jennie M. Clontz. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She loved her church where she spent many hours volunteering her time, serving on various committees, and is a past Sunday school teacher and choir member at Zion Methodist Church in Pageland. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Yvonne Clontz.
Surviving are: husband, Claude R. Demby, of 50 years; son, Gregory Demby; brothers, Joe (Amelia) Clontz of Pageland, Harold (Carolyn) Clontz of Oakboro, Larry (Wanda) Clontz of Monroe; sister, Judy (Timothy) Tucker of Charlotte and many neices, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Brenda Miller who was a devoted, loving friend and caregiver to Lib.
Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 671 Zion Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29720
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Allison Griffith
CHESTERFIELD - Robert Allison Griffith, 50, April 22, 2008. A funeral service was held April 24, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Griffith, born in Monroe, N.C. a son of Robert H. “Bobby” and Betty Dalrymple Griffith. He was a 1976 graduate of Chesterfield High School and was owner of Robert’s Rib. Robert was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Chesterfield Service Club. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family in the mountains.
Surviving are: wife, Melanie Miller Griffith of the home; sons, Daniel Griffith and Jared White both of Chesterfield; daughters, Haley Christine Griffith, Abigail Suzette Griffith, and Madison Claire Griffith all of the home, and Shelly Suzanne White (Gerald) Catoe of Pageland; parents, Bobby and Betty Griffith of Chesterfield; brothers, Richard J. “Dick” (Ellen) Griffith of Chesterfield and Russell W. (Laura) Griffith of Fairfield, CT; granddaughter, Kallie Suzanne Catoe; also 3 Nieces: Dee, Sarah, and Emily Griffith.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 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.
Ethel Laney McCray
PAGELAND - Ethel Laney McCray, 96, died April 23, 2008. A funeral service was held April 25, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McCray, born in Lancaster County, S.C., daughter of the late Thomas W and Hattie Plyler Laney and married the late Marion H. McCray. McCray was pre-deceased by sons, Tommy and Harvey McCray; grandchild, Troxten and great-granddaughter, Sydney McCray.
Surviving are: son, Robert McCray of Pageland; daughters, Mildred (Archie) Baker and Bobbie (Robert) Baker both of Pageland, and Marion (Sonny) Lyons of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, Lynn, Todd, Thomas, Mark, Jan, Chris, Teresa, Meredity and Noel; 21 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; a daughter in law, Myrtis McCray of Pageland.
Memorials may be made to Wolf Pond Baptist Church Building & Grounds Fund, PO Box 236, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Davis Penney
CHESTERFIELD - Louise Davis Penney, 89 died April 19, 2008.A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Penney, born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late Lou and Minnie Williams Davis. She was a graduate of Kings College and a retired accountant with Chesterfield County Health Department. Penney was former owner of The Dairy King and Penney’s Toyland. She was a member of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church. Louise was married to the late James R. Penney.
Surviving are: son, James R. “Jimmy” Penney, Jr. of Chesterfield; daughter, Freida L. (Bill) Wolfe of Seymour, TN; also: three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; special caregiver, Virginia Oliver.
Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of was in charge of the arrangements.
James Cason ‘J. C.’ Smith
CHESTERFIELD - James Cason “J. C.” Smith, 78 died April 21, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Smith born, in Chesterfield, S.C.., a son of the late Henry Flanagan and Annie Gulledge Smith. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Navy Veteran. Smith was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. J. C. was married to the late Selma Rae Burr Smith, and was also preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, Monica Ann Smith, brothers, Donald, Levy, Everett, and Douglas Smith, and sisters, Myrtle Weatherford and Thelma Menzo.
Surviving are: son: Micky (Cindy) Smith of Mt. Croghan; daughters, Verenda Smith of Morven, N.C. and Sharon Smith of Ruby; brother, Bobby Smith of Chesterfield; sister, Birty Oliver of Chesterfield; also four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joann Laney West
PAGELAND - Joann Laney West, 63 died April 19, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held April 21, 2008 at First Freewill Baptist Church of Pageland with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
West, born in Lancaster County, S.C. a daughter of Susie Knight Laney and the late Minor Laney. She was a patient caregiver. West was a faithful charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, Church treasurer, and Choir director for over 30 years. Joann was married to the late Reverend William Junior West.
Surviving are: son, Stanley (Sandra) West of Pageland; Daughters, Sandra F. West and Tony McManus and Janice W. (Mike) Cook both of Pageland; mother, Susie K. Laney of Pageland; five grandchildren Josh and Jill West, Tina (Paul) Black, and Stacy and Tony McManus;
brothers, Roy Laney of Pageland, Bill Laney of Lancaster, S.C. and Richard Laney of Pageland; sisters, Louise Nichols of Pageland, Frances Stevens of Lancaster, S.C., and Carolyn Oliver of Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
April 22, 2008
Bobby Lee Deese
RUBY — Bobby Lee Deese, 70, died April 12, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held April 15, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Clanton Plains Baptist Church cemetery.
Deese, born in Chesterfield, a son of the late Maxie and Iris James Deese. He was a retired employee of the S.C. Department of Transportation. Deese was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Clanton Plains Baptist Church. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Gulledge; brothers, M.C. “Teat”, Carl, John Henry, and Billy Deese; and sisters, Louise Gulledge, and Carolyn “Peachie” Odom.
Surviving are: wife, Iris Ratliff Deese of the home; sons, Bobby Lee Deese, Jr. of Key West, FL, Stewart (Cindy) Gibson of Chesterfield, and Randall (Angie) Gibson of Ruby; daughters, Charlotte Deese (Daniel) Rivers of Columbia, S.C., and Rena (J.D.) Albright of Ruby; sisters, Lois “Tiny” Jones of Kannapolis, N.C., Betty (Carroll) Perdue of Patrick, S.C., Dot (Tommy) Jordan of Cheraw, Sylvia “Syble” Winstead of Chesterfield; also: 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
special buddy: Bubba Gulledge of Ruby.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr.
CHERAW — Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr., 87, died April 6, 2008. Funeral services were held April 12 at the Flemming Funeral Chapel in Cheraw. He was the son of the late D. V. Brundage and Jordan Dennis and was born August 23, 1920 in Eatonton, Georgia. Robert was educated in the Eatonton public schools system. He met and married Eloise Sasnett on April 13, 1940 in Eatonton, Georgia and to this union eight children were born. The family relocated to Miami, Florida in 1944. Robert worked for Standard Oil Company for many years. Robert served in the United States Navy and enlisted in the services on April 24, 1944. He retired from Miami Service Company and later moved to Cheraw and lived in the Chesterfield Court Apartments. He was preceded in death by a loving wife, Eloise; a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Amelia Bradely; three grandchildren, Ralph McQueen, Gregory Allen, and Kaseem Bradley; a great grandchild, Kayla M. Dider; a sister, Louise Edwards, and a beloved son-in-law, Hazel McQueen. Survivors include two sons, Lee Andrew Dennis and Eugene Dennis, both of Miami, Fla.; a step son, Faite (Barbara) Millines of Oxnard, C.A.; three daughters, Dorothy Hildreth, Marjorie (Andrew) Allen, both of Miami, Fla., and Gloria McQueen of Cheraw; a nephew, Sanford (Lois) Edwards of Macon, Ga.; his beloved caregiver, Tawana Carmichael of Cheraw; his nurse, Barbara Watson of Cheraw; thirty grandchildren, sixty-nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary Ella Horton
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.- Mary Ella Horton died April 7, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Summerville, S.C. Horton was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Horton, Sr., and Alice Mackey Horton of Lancaster, S.C.
She was born in Heath Springs, S.C. in 1910, and moved to Lancaster, S.C. where she and her brothers and sister attended school. She received her BA from Winthrop University, Graduating with a major in French in 1931. She taught school in Chesterfield and Abbeville, S.C. for several years before moving to Norfolk, Va. where She worked for the Naval Supply Center until retiring. She was a housemother at Salem Academy in Winston Salem, N.C. for a number of years before finally retiring and returning to Lancaster, S.C. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, S.C.
Survivors include her brother, Paul M. Horton, Sr., brother-in-law, Kenneth M. Calder both residents of the Presbyterian Home, Summerville, S.C., three nephews, P. Mac Horton, Jr. of Columbia, S.C., William L.B. Horton and M. Dan Horton both of Charleston. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marian H. Calder, and a brother, Herbert A. Horton, Jr. Interment will be held later in Westside Cemetery, Lancaster, S.C. Memorials maybe sent to your favorite charity, The Presbyterian Church or to Thornwell Home for Children, Post Office Box 60, Clinton, S.C. 29325-0060.
James Atwood McCain Jr.
PAGELAND — James Atwood McCain Jr., 55, died April 4, 2008 at McDowell Hospital in Marion, N.C. He was the son of the late James and Florie Shropshire McCain, Sr. He joined the First Kershaw Baptist Church at an early age, serving faithfully and in 2003 joined the Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member. He was a member of the trustee ministries, very attentive in Sunday school. He loved reading the Bible and studying his Sunday school literature. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warrdell T. McCain, and a sister, Hattie E. McCain. Survivors include his wife, Dallas B. McCain; two sons, Darrel Dehon McCain and Timothy McCain both of Cassett, S.C.; four daughters, Shantenna Jett of Cassett, S.C., Lakesia McCain of Fort Mill, S.C., Yolana McCain and Erika McCain both of the home; four brothers, Willie F. (Annie Lou) McCain, Hazel L. (Anita) McCain both of Kershaw, S.C., William B. (Mary) McCain of Heath Springs, S.C. and Gary T. McCain of McCormick, S.C.; two sisters, Brenda (Curtis) Collins and Mary L. Clark both of both of Kershaw; a special uncle, George (Willene) Shropshire; three aunts, May Fredia Shropshire, Mable Shropshire and Dorothy Truesdale all of Kershaw; grandchildren, Daisean McCain, Darius Myers, Marquez McCain, and Isis McCain; a mother-in-law, Mavis T. Blakeney; sisters-in-law, Delores Baker, Nettie Threatt, and Maggie Funderburk all of Pageland; brothers-in-law, James Blakeney, Randolph Blakeney both of Lancaster; Lannie Blakeney and George Blakeney both of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Terry Fields McLain
JEFFERSON — Terry Fields McLain, 59, died April 10, 2008. A funeral service will be held at a later date.
McClain, born in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Ergenia Robinson Gleaton and John Andrew and Melba Hightower Fields. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are: husband, Glen Earle McClain of the home; sons, Timmy E. McClain and Jimmy F. (Zedra Clanton) Catoe of Jefferson, and Jay (Linda) Fields of Florence, S.C.; daughter, Kathy (Joey) Belk of Jefferson; brothers, twin brother Kerry Wayne Robinson of Windsor, S.C., Bobby Robinson of Orangeburg, S.C., Glenn Gleaton of Cordova, S.C., David Gleaton and Jack Gleaton of Orangeburg, S.C.; sisters, Linda Martin and Savon Bowick of Orangeburg, S.C.; also 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Eugene H. Melton
HARTSVILLE - Eugene H. Melton, 95, died April 14, 2008. Funeral services were held April 16 at the chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Dr. Gary Colboch will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Melton was born in Chesterfield Co., a son of the late Eli Hampton and Emma Hendrix Melton. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Living Hope SS Class, and had retired from Kendall Mills.
Surviving are his wife: Florence Melton; sons: Dennis (Fran) Melton, Danny (Judy) Melton; daughter-in-law: Brenda Melton, all of Hartsville; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Melton and a son, Eugene F. Melton Sr. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 949 North Marquis Hwy., Hartsville, S.C. 29550, American Heart Association, 181 E Evans St., Florence, S.C. 29506 or American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Azilee Carter Poston
KERSHAW—Azilee Carter Poston, 76, died April 14, 2008 at her home. Funeral services were held April 16 at Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ella Cook Carter. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Vicky (David) West of Pageland and Patricia (Edward) Plyler of Monroe, N.C.; a son, Ricky (Margaret) Poston of Kershaw; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Annie Mae Sistare of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by two sons, Danny Poston and Edward Poston. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Attention: National Call Center, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Poston.
Melba Wilkerson Shepherd
PATRICK - Melba Wilkerson Shepherd, 61, died April 15, 2008. Services were held April 17 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Internment followed at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Shepherd was born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Naomi Gooden Wilkerson. She was a retired store manager having worked with Shoe Show and Barbee’s Jewelry. Melba was a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church and attended Refuge Baptist Church. She was a loving Wife, Mama, and Nana.
Survivors include Husband: Freddie Shepherd of the home; son Russ (Lynn) Shepherd of Patrick; daughter: Renee (Michael) Valdaliso of Patrick; brothers: William (Vernie) Wilkerson and Bobby (Sue) Wilkerson of Cheraw, and Thomas Wilkerson of Patrick; grandchildren Logan Shepherd and Kyle Valdaliso.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Shepherd Family.
RUBY — Bobby Lee Deese, 70, died April 12, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held April 15, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Clanton Plains Baptist Church cemetery.
Deese, born in Chesterfield, a son of the late Maxie and Iris James Deese. He was a retired employee of the S.C. Department of Transportation. Deese was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Clanton Plains Baptist Church. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Gulledge; brothers, M.C. “Teat”, Carl, John Henry, and Billy Deese; and sisters, Louise Gulledge, and Carolyn “Peachie” Odom.
Surviving are: wife, Iris Ratliff Deese of the home; sons, Bobby Lee Deese, Jr. of Key West, FL, Stewart (Cindy) Gibson of Chesterfield, and Randall (Angie) Gibson of Ruby; daughters, Charlotte Deese (Daniel) Rivers of Columbia, S.C., and Rena (J.D.) Albright of Ruby; sisters, Lois “Tiny” Jones of Kannapolis, N.C., Betty (Carroll) Perdue of Patrick, S.C., Dot (Tommy) Jordan of Cheraw, Sylvia “Syble” Winstead of Chesterfield; also: 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
special buddy: Bubba Gulledge of Ruby.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr.
CHERAW — Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr., 87, died April 6, 2008. Funeral services were held April 12 at the Flemming Funeral Chapel in Cheraw. He was the son of the late D. V. Brundage and Jordan Dennis and was born August 23, 1920 in Eatonton, Georgia. Robert was educated in the Eatonton public schools system. He met and married Eloise Sasnett on April 13, 1940 in Eatonton, Georgia and to this union eight children were born. The family relocated to Miami, Florida in 1944. Robert worked for Standard Oil Company for many years. Robert served in the United States Navy and enlisted in the services on April 24, 1944. He retired from Miami Service Company and later moved to Cheraw and lived in the Chesterfield Court Apartments. He was preceded in death by a loving wife, Eloise; a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Amelia Bradely; three grandchildren, Ralph McQueen, Gregory Allen, and Kaseem Bradley; a great grandchild, Kayla M. Dider; a sister, Louise Edwards, and a beloved son-in-law, Hazel McQueen. Survivors include two sons, Lee Andrew Dennis and Eugene Dennis, both of Miami, Fla.; a step son, Faite (Barbara) Millines of Oxnard, C.A.; three daughters, Dorothy Hildreth, Marjorie (Andrew) Allen, both of Miami, Fla., and Gloria McQueen of Cheraw; a nephew, Sanford (Lois) Edwards of Macon, Ga.; his beloved caregiver, Tawana Carmichael of Cheraw; his nurse, Barbara Watson of Cheraw; thirty grandchildren, sixty-nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary Ella Horton
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.- Mary Ella Horton died April 7, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Summerville, S.C. Horton was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Horton, Sr., and Alice Mackey Horton of Lancaster, S.C.
She was born in Heath Springs, S.C. in 1910, and moved to Lancaster, S.C. where she and her brothers and sister attended school. She received her BA from Winthrop University, Graduating with a major in French in 1931. She taught school in Chesterfield and Abbeville, S.C. for several years before moving to Norfolk, Va. where She worked for the Naval Supply Center until retiring. She was a housemother at Salem Academy in Winston Salem, N.C. for a number of years before finally retiring and returning to Lancaster, S.C. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, S.C.
Survivors include her brother, Paul M. Horton, Sr., brother-in-law, Kenneth M. Calder both residents of the Presbyterian Home, Summerville, S.C., three nephews, P. Mac Horton, Jr. of Columbia, S.C., William L.B. Horton and M. Dan Horton both of Charleston. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marian H. Calder, and a brother, Herbert A. Horton, Jr. Interment will be held later in Westside Cemetery, Lancaster, S.C. Memorials maybe sent to your favorite charity, The Presbyterian Church or to Thornwell Home for Children, Post Office Box 60, Clinton, S.C. 29325-0060.
James Atwood McCain Jr.
PAGELAND — James Atwood McCain Jr., 55, died April 4, 2008 at McDowell Hospital in Marion, N.C. He was the son of the late James and Florie Shropshire McCain, Sr. He joined the First Kershaw Baptist Church at an early age, serving faithfully and in 2003 joined the Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member. He was a member of the trustee ministries, very attentive in Sunday school. He loved reading the Bible and studying his Sunday school literature. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warrdell T. McCain, and a sister, Hattie E. McCain. Survivors include his wife, Dallas B. McCain; two sons, Darrel Dehon McCain and Timothy McCain both of Cassett, S.C.; four daughters, Shantenna Jett of Cassett, S.C., Lakesia McCain of Fort Mill, S.C., Yolana McCain and Erika McCain both of the home; four brothers, Willie F. (Annie Lou) McCain, Hazel L. (Anita) McCain both of Kershaw, S.C., William B. (Mary) McCain of Heath Springs, S.C. and Gary T. McCain of McCormick, S.C.; two sisters, Brenda (Curtis) Collins and Mary L. Clark both of both of Kershaw; a special uncle, George (Willene) Shropshire; three aunts, May Fredia Shropshire, Mable Shropshire and Dorothy Truesdale all of Kershaw; grandchildren, Daisean McCain, Darius Myers, Marquez McCain, and Isis McCain; a mother-in-law, Mavis T. Blakeney; sisters-in-law, Delores Baker, Nettie Threatt, and Maggie Funderburk all of Pageland; brothers-in-law, James Blakeney, Randolph Blakeney both of Lancaster; Lannie Blakeney and George Blakeney both of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Terry Fields McLain
JEFFERSON — Terry Fields McLain, 59, died April 10, 2008. A funeral service will be held at a later date.
McClain, born in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Ergenia Robinson Gleaton and John Andrew and Melba Hightower Fields. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are: husband, Glen Earle McClain of the home; sons, Timmy E. McClain and Jimmy F. (Zedra Clanton) Catoe of Jefferson, and Jay (Linda) Fields of Florence, S.C.; daughter, Kathy (Joey) Belk of Jefferson; brothers, twin brother Kerry Wayne Robinson of Windsor, S.C., Bobby Robinson of Orangeburg, S.C., Glenn Gleaton of Cordova, S.C., David Gleaton and Jack Gleaton of Orangeburg, S.C.; sisters, Linda Martin and Savon Bowick of Orangeburg, S.C.; also 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Eugene H. Melton
HARTSVILLE - Eugene H. Melton, 95, died April 14, 2008. Funeral services were held April 16 at the chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Dr. Gary Colboch will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Melton was born in Chesterfield Co., a son of the late Eli Hampton and Emma Hendrix Melton. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Living Hope SS Class, and had retired from Kendall Mills.
Surviving are his wife: Florence Melton; sons: Dennis (Fran) Melton, Danny (Judy) Melton; daughter-in-law: Brenda Melton, all of Hartsville; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Melton and a son, Eugene F. Melton Sr. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 949 North Marquis Hwy., Hartsville, S.C. 29550, American Heart Association, 181 E Evans St., Florence, S.C. 29506 or American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Azilee Carter Poston
KERSHAW—Azilee Carter Poston, 76, died April 14, 2008 at her home. Funeral services were held April 16 at Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ella Cook Carter. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Vicky (David) West of Pageland and Patricia (Edward) Plyler of Monroe, N.C.; a son, Ricky (Margaret) Poston of Kershaw; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Annie Mae Sistare of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by two sons, Danny Poston and Edward Poston. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Attention: National Call Center, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Poston.
Melba Wilkerson Shepherd
PATRICK - Melba Wilkerson Shepherd, 61, died April 15, 2008. Services were held April 17 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Internment followed at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Shepherd was born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Naomi Gooden Wilkerson. She was a retired store manager having worked with Shoe Show and Barbee’s Jewelry. Melba was a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church and attended Refuge Baptist Church. She was a loving Wife, Mama, and Nana.
Survivors include Husband: Freddie Shepherd of the home; son Russ (Lynn) Shepherd of Patrick; daughter: Renee (Michael) Valdaliso of Patrick; brothers: William (Vernie) Wilkerson and Bobby (Sue) Wilkerson of Cheraw, and Thomas Wilkerson of Patrick; grandchildren Logan Shepherd and Kyle Valdaliso.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Shepherd Family.
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