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.