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.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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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