Feb. 26, 2008

Dessie Brigman Barrington
SOCIETY HILL, S.C. - Dessie Brigman Barrington, 74, died Feb.21, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 23 at Faith Community Baptist Church with burial at Pine Crest Cemetery, Gibson, N.C.
Barrington was born Feb. 14, 1934 in Bennettsville, S.C. a daughter of the late Willie Lester and Flossie Steen Brigman. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Community Baptist Church. Dessie was married to the late Nelson Eugene Barrington.
She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Mary Parker, and Regina Wallace, and 1 brother, Fred Ray Brigman.
Surviving are: son, Nelson (Vonda) Barrington of Society Hill, S.C.; daughter, Dorothy B. (Richard) Huff of Society Hill, S.C.; four grandchildren, Nick Barrington, Chris Huff, Willie Wallace, and Wendy Wallace; 1half brother, Lester Brigman of McColl, S.C.; two sisters, Evelina Stubbs of Gibson, N.C., and Pearl Griggs of Wallace, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Kathryn Blakeney
ROCK HILL - Mary Kathryn Blakeney, 94, died Feb. 19, 2008. A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 23 at Greene Funeral Home Downtown Chapel with burial at White Plains Cemetery in Jefferson, S.C.
Blakeney, born September 29, 1913 near Pageland, S.C., to the late Jim and Fannie Pigg Hicks. Kathryn and the late J. T. Blakeney, Jr. were married in May of 1936 and made their home near Lancaster, S.C. They later moved to Rock Hill where they remained except for a period of time during World War II when they lived in Baltimore, Maryland to work in defense plants producing planes. Kathryn was an accomplished seamstress and quilt maker. Over the years, many of her friends and family have enjoyed wedding dresses and quilts she made for them. Kathryn was also very involved in her church and eager to see it grow.
Kathryn was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Brown of Kingstree, S.C.
Surviving are two sisters, Irene Haselden of Andrews, S.C. and Billie Funderburk of Pageland, S.C.; a brother, James C. Hicks and wife, Marjorie of Blacksburg, S.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews and their families. One niece, Ellen Greene and her husband, Jerry reside in Rock Hill, S.C.
Memorials can be made to – “For the Next Generation” Building Fund of The First Baptist Church, PO Box 11747, Rock Hill, S.C. 29731.
Greene Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangement.

Sandra Shannon Crowder
ANGELUS—Sandra Shannon Crowder, 57, died Feb. 8, 2008 at Carolina Medical Center-Union. A funeral service was held Feb. 13 at Angelus Chapel A.M.E Zion Church.
She was the daughter of the late Harvey Shannon and Flora Blakeney Shannon. Crowder was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Crowder; son, Stevenson Crowder; two brothers, Ned Miller and Harvey Shannon Jr.; and brother-in-law, Lester Gaddy.
Surviving are: children, Inell Crowder of Charlotte, N.C., and Steve Crowder of Monroe, N.C.; five grandchildren, Steven, Kahlil, Christopher, Jamerous, and Desmond; sisters, Ann (Jack) Sutton of Jefferson, and Susanne (Rev. Chucky) Robinson, of Pageland; brother, J.D. (JoAnn) Walden of Pennington, S.C.; sister-in-laws, Bobbie Gaddy of Pageland, Sadie (Albert) Miller of Pageland, Patricia Shannon of Charlotte, and Mammie Miller of Angelus; aunts, Hessie Mungo of Angelus, Carriebell Lockhart of Charlotte, Louise King of Angelus, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Lola Louise Hubbard
MT. CROGHAN — Lola Louise Hubbard, 88, died Jan. 17, 2008.
Born in Chesterfield County, she was the daughter of the late Verge and Eva Baker. She was the second of 15 children. At an early , she dedicated her life to God and became an active member at Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Croghan.
During the great immigration north, she moved to New York with her husband Mack N. Hubbard to build a better life for her family. There she developed and pursued a lifetime career as a skilled seamstress. Her Christian growth continued as she united with St. Marks Baptist Church and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, respectively, both in Brooklyn, N.Y. Upon retiring, she and her husband enjoyed traveling, which often included trips across the country and cruises to the Caribbean. Eventually, she and her husband returned to her first church home at Black Creek Baptist Church and were welcomed with open arms.
Throughout her Christian life, she served faithfully as a deaconess, a missionary, a Sunday school teacher, and in other ministries where needed.
Her husband, Deacon Mack Hubbard, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children Mary Jones, of Massapequa, N.Y., Benjamin Hubbard (Jesse), of Mt. Croghan, S.C., Joseph Hubbard (Jeannie), of Buena Park, Calif., Willie Hubbard (Patricia), of Indian Trail, N.C., Thomas Hubbard (Janie), of Springfield Gardens, N.Y., Anne Thomas (David), of Chicago, Ill.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, four sisters, and a host of relatives and friends.

Ollie Mae Little
CHERAW – Ollie Mae Little, 67, died Feb. 15, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, S.C. A funeral service was held Feb. 19, 2008 at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church with burial at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church cemetery Morven, N.C.
Little, born in Chesterfield County, was the daughter of the late Bennie and Blanche Rollins Cash. She was converted at an early and joined New Zion Baptist Church. She was married to the late Henry Lee Little.
She was preceded in death by, daughter, Doris Liles, sister Ruby Lee Cash, and brothers, Bennie Cash, Jr and Floyd Cash.
Surviving are: children, Henry (Tilly) Little of Charlotte, N.C., Betty (Craymond) Pryor of Shelby, N.C., Beatrice (Wayne) Chapman, Sherry (Sammie) Kelly both of Cheraw, Curtis (Yvette) Douglas of Pageland, David (Stephanie) Little of Charlotte, and SFC Richard (Vicky) Little of Savannah, GA; sisters and brothers, Harvey (Bonnie) Cash, Willie Mae Melton both of Chesterfield, Lillian McCoy, Willie Cash, Alonzo W. Cash all of Cheraw, Carolyn Virginia Watson of Bronx, NY; 23 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and numerous friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Graham Wallace Moore
FORT MILL - Graham Wallace Moore, 71, died Feb. 19, 2008, at his daughter’s home.
The funeral service was held Feb. 22 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery.
A native of Pageland, S.C., Moore was a son of the late Eugene J. Moore and the late Lela Wallace Moore. He retired from working for the state of S.C., was a Masonic member, and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are: his former wife, Pat Evans Moore of Rock Hill; sons, Darrell C. Moore of Rock Hill and Randy E. Moore of York; daughters, Jackie M. (Jeff) Mullis of Fort Mill, and Debbie M. (Scott) Russell of Rock Hill; brother, Allen Moore of Rock Hill; sister, Georgia Knight of Jefferson, S.C.; and grandchildren, Candace, Kayla, and Cassie Mullis, Jamie, Sarah, Kristin, and Justin Moore.
Memorials can be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris St., Greenville, S.C. 29605. Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris St., Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Greene Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma Allsbrook Brewer Murphy
PAGELAND—Thelma Allsbrook Brewer Murphy died Feb. 12, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 16 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Eleanor Allsbrook and Joseph and Emma Covington Brewer. She was a graduate of Butler High School in Hartsville, S.C. Upon graduating, she moved to New York. She married the late Scott M. Murphy, Sr. on Feb. 1, 1947 and they had a son, Scott M. Murphy, Jr. who preceded her in death. Thelma and Scott were the proprietors of Murphy’s Dry Cleaning in Bronx, New York. She served in many capacities at the cleaners including seamstress. Her career also included working for the late Dr. Roosevelt Gathings and providing clerical services at a law firm. Thelma was reared in a Christian home and as a child attended Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Pageland. She joined Mount Vernon Heights Congregational Church while living in Mount Vernon, New York. Upon returning to Pageland, she resumed her membership at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and served in numerous capacities.
Surviving are a grandson, Shawn (Shnetha) Fisher; two grandchildren, Taniya Fisher and Niko Fisher all of Jonesboro, Ga.; a special nephew, Gerald (Susie) Watson of Charlotte, N.C.; a devoted cousin, Dorothy Moore of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ray Harvey Oliver
JEFFERSON — Ray Harvey Oliver, 66, died Feb. 21, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held Feb. 23 at Almetta Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Oliver was born June 8, 1941 in Pageland, S.C. a son of the late Reverend Arthur Ganson and Desnie Autrey Oliver. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. Ray was a former employee of Springs Industries with 28 years of service and was a retired EMT – Intermediate with Chesterfield County Ambulance Service with 26 years of service. He was also a member for 26 years with the Jefferson Rescue Squad. Oliver was a former member and deacon of Almetta Baptist Church for many years, and was now a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Pageland, S.C.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle Ann Maree Oliver and by his brother, Rev. Kenneth Oliver.
Surviving are: wife, Darla Ann Rollings Oliver of the home; son, Johnny Oliver; daughter of Joy Belk, both Lancaster, S.C.; three step-daughters, Michelle Allen of Hamlet, N.C., Jessica Blackwell of Pageland, S.C., and Angela Rollings of Jefferson, S.C.; three sisters, Rachel Winburn of McBee, Ola Faye Johnson, and Janice Lowery both of Jefferson; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild and was Pa Pa to many others; several nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to the Jefferson Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 155, 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.

Maxie Gardner Turnage
PATRICK - Maxie Gardner Turnage, Jr., 64, died Feb. 18, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 21, at the Turnage Home with burial in the Polson Family Cemetery.
Turnage, born July 18, 1943, in Patrick, S.C., son of Martha Polson Moore and the late Maxie Gardner Turnage.
He was a retired auto mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Tyrone Johnson.
Surviving are: wife Vondell Johnson Turnage of the home; son, Dan (Michelle) Turnage of Patrick, S.C.; daughter, Connie (Steven) Lantz of Sumter, S.C.; mother, Martha Moore of Eastover, S.C.; three grandchildren, Rebecca Bloedow, Ryan Bloedow, and Nicholas Turnage; one great-grandchild, Rylie Brooke Marshall; one sister, Patricia Johnson (John) Sutton of Hartsville, S.C.; sister-in-law, Rita Ann Johnson of Sumter, S.C.; stepfather, George Johnson of Cheraw, S.C.; special aunt, Margaret Vann of Patrick, S.C.
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Veda Freeman Watson
KINSTON, N.C — Veda Freeman Watson died Feb. 19, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 23 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston, N.C., with burial at Westview Cemetery, Kinston, N.C.
Veda was born and raised in Chesterfield, SC, the daughter of the late Mildred Douglass Freeman and James Monroe Freeman of Chesterfield. In 1948, she married Thomas Junius Watson and moved to Kinston, N.C. in 1954. She worked as a supervisor at Caswell Center, where she retired in 1989. Veda was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where she was an active member and sang in the choir for many years. She loved her family and friends, and one of her greatest joys was to spend time with and cook for them. She enjoyed traveling and visited many countries throughout the world. Five years ago, due to declining health, she moved to Raleigh to be closer to her daughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. “June Bug” Watson.
Surviving are : daughters, Linda Watson (Tom) Hicks and of Amarillo, TX, and Susan Watson Liverman and Gene Liverman of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters, Mazie Freeman Hales and Mary Sue Freeman of Pensacola Beach, FL and Sarah Ann Freeman Simms of Sumter, SC; grandson Brian Thomas Hicks and granddaughter Kelly Yvonne Hicks, both of Amarillo, TX; great-grandchildren Ryan Thomas Hicks and Chase Anderson Hicks of Amarillo, TX.
Howard-Carter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.