Dr. Harold Dean Belk
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Dr. Harold Dean Belk, 73, died Feb. 3, 2008. Funeral services were held at White Plains Baptist Church. He was born January 10, 1935 to the late William Claude and Ora Hicks Belk of Pageland. Dr. Belk graduated with honors from Duke University and the Medical University of SC. He completed his residency in Occupational Medicine from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He was former Medical Director for Western Electric, Lexington Road in Winston-Salem, N.C., Alcoa in Pittsburgh, Penn., and staff physician for Carolinas Medical Systems’ urgent care clinics in Marshville, Concord, and Monroe, N.C. Immediately preceding his death, he was employed as Medical Review Officer for National Diagnostics, Inc. in Charlotte. He was past president of the Occupational Medical Association. He is survived by his wife, Linda Charles Belk, and daughter Robin Belk Amick, both of Charlotte, sister Lila Belk Sims and husband Charles Eldred Sims, and one nephew, Barrett Charles Sims, all of Rock Hill, S.C. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to The Salvation Army, PO Box 31128, Charlotte, NC 28231 or The Medical University of South Carolina, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425.
Hartley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Geneva B. Myers Edgeworth
PAGELAND—Geneva B. Myers Edgeworth, 78, died Feb. 4, 2008. Funeral services were held Feb. 7 at Oro United Methodist Church in Pageland. She was born July 15, 1929 in Pageland to the late Adam D. Myers and Alma Rushing Myers. She attended the Chesterfield county public school system. She resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. for over fifty years prior to returning to Pageland. Surviving are two daughters, Inez E. Tyson (Roy Lee) of Pageland, and Margie M. Ingram (Robert) of Jefferson; a son, George E. Edgeworth (Vanessa) of Pageland; five sisters, Alice Myers, Eva Rodgers, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., Bonnie Clark, Henrietta Covington, and Betty Hancock, all of Pageland; a brother, Roosevelt Myers of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a special friend, Sam Salias of Little Rock, A.R.; three sisters-in-law, Verla Lowery, Eva Myers, both of Pageland, and Ailee Myers of High Point, N.C.; a brother-in-law, M.V. Blakeney of Pageland; a son-in-law, James Huntley of Jefferson; special friends, Otelia Branch, Jeanette Washington, Idella Johnson, all of New York; ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Foster Edgeworth, a daughter, Betty Carol Huntley, three sisters, and four brothers.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roy Evans
KERSHAW—Roy Evans, 59, died Jan. 24, 2008. He was born Feb. 18, 1948, the sixth child of the late John Aaron and Gladys Robinson Evans. He received his education in the public schools of Lancaster County and graduated in 1967 from Hill Side High School in Heath Springs, S.C. His working career began at Caro-Knit in Jefferson, where he worked in the shipping department. Seeking new challenges, Roy was employed with Springs Industries and worked at Grace Bleachery for thirty years before leaving to care for his mother. A lifelong member of Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church, he was an active parishioner and faithfully attended the church until illness of his mother compeled him to curtail his activities. His service to the church includes Sunday school teacher for the youth, an usher with the Usher’s Ministry, a trustee, and a member of the Deacon’s Ministry. Mr. Evans is survived by his mother, Gladys Robinson Evans; seven sisters, Barbara A. Evans of Pittsburg, Penn., Patricia A. (David) Champion, Charlene Evans, Michelle Evans all of Bronx, N.Y., Johnny L. (George) Benson of Paradise, A.Z., Mildred (Curtis) Wright of Jefferson, S.C., and Linda (Ricky) Funderburk of Lancaster, S.C.; three brothers, Robert (Lavilla) Evans of Jefferson, Jackie (Myrna) Evans of Honolulu, H.I., and Wayne Evans of Charlotte, N.C.; a god-daughter, Chericka M. Funderburk of Lancaster; an aunt, Evelyn Mungo Robinson of Charlotte; and a host of nephews, a niece, other relatives, and friends. Roy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Alice McGriff Robinson; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Charlotte Haggins Evans; his father, John Aaron Evans, and his brother, Rudolph Evans.
Lala J. Funderburk
PAGELAND— Lala J. Funderburk, 91, died Feb. 3, 2008. Funeral services were held at Liberty Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday. Mrs. Funderburk was the widow of the late Bon E. Funderburk and was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and was a WWI widow. Surviving Mrs. Funderburk are three sons, John (Rachel) Funderburk, Austin (Mary Ann) Funderburk, both of Pageland, and Kermit (Shelby) Funderburk, of Lancaster; four daughters, Joan Rowe, of Wellford, S.C., Dale (Jerry) Baxter, of Duncan, S.C., Rita Lancaster, of Luray, Va., and Brenda Bishop, of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Gertrude Funderburk, of Pafftown, N.C. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Mrs. Funderburk was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen. Memorials may be made to Liberty Hill Baptist Church, PO Box 309, Pageland, SC 29728 or Hospice, 309 E. Main St., Bennettsville, SC 29512.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth Lang “MeMa” Jordan
CHESTERFIELD — Ruth Lang “MeMa” Jordan, 85, died Feb. 3, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 6 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Jordan was born in Morven, N.C., a daughter of the late John Rufus and Sarah Purvis Lang. She was a homemaker and a member of Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene. Ruth was married to the late Bill Jordan and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jackie Hurst, Jr. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Billy R. (Betty) Jordan of Chesterfield, and Ronnie (Dianne) Jordan of Rockingham, N.C.; two daughters, Jenny (Tommy) Melton and Bonnie Hurst (Michael) Canipe, both of Chesterfield; three brothers, Billy Lang and Ed Lang of Chesterfield and Johnny Lang of Thomasville, N.C.; two sisters, Carrie Haigler of Concord, N.C. and Lela Boan of Thomasville, N.C.; eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Attaway Mason Moore
Betty Attaway Mason Moore, 74, died Jan. 26, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 1, 2008 at Zion Hill Pentecostal Church in Clinton, SC. She was born as the third of fifteen children to the late Robert and Mariah Fuller Attaway. She was educated in Laurens County public schools and at an early age married Tommie Lee Mason, bearing nine children, three of which preceded her in death as infants. She relocated to Washington, DC where she joined Temple of Truth Baptist Church. The Lord led her to Harmony Baptist Church then to Mount Calvary Freewill Baptist Church where she was saved. Acknowledging her calling into the ministry in 1974, she preached her initial sermon and was licensed as a minister on the second Sunday in December of 1974. After studying for a year under her pastor, she was ordained as an Evangelist. She joined United Church of God in Christ in Washington, DC where she was President of the Youth Department, the Usher Board, and the Sunday School Department. God was still working with her and led her back to South Carolina after being away for thirty-nine years. Upon her return, she married the late Leroy Moore of Pageland. At Mount Zion Progressive Church of Jesus, Elder Moore served under the leadership of Bishop Robert L. Attaway for 15 years. While there, she served as the President of the Usher Board and of the Women’s Day Committee. When her husband died in 1992, she relocated to Laurens, S.C. She then left Mouth Zion to help Pastor Charles Smith at Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church. Having a vision from God, Pastor Smith appointed her as Assistant Pastor after she served under him awhile, where she remained a faithful member until her death. She taught Sunday school for the children and was an original member of the Faith Tabernacle Gospel Choir. She was preceded in death by sister, Gena Mae Jones, brother, John Arthur Attaway, husband, Leroy Moore and three grandchildren. Surviving are three sons, Thommie Charles Mason of Anderson, S.C., Robert Gene Mason of Suitland, M.D., and Michael Gerald Mason of Washington, DC; three daughters, Alice (Robert) Williams of Upper Marlboro, M.D., Cynthia (Gregory) Wormley of Upper Marlboro, M.D., and Michelle (Larry) Holmes of Laruens, S.C.; inherited by marriage: two sons, Jimmy Moore of Washington, D.C. and Mitchell Moore of Jessup, M.D.; three daughters, Edith Phillips and Saundra Ware of Washington, DC, and Betty (Leonard) Blakely of Fayetteville, N.C. Thirteen grandchildren, with two raised in the home-Tammy Tarrell Mason and Tommie Angerlo Mason; twenty-two great-grandchildren with one raised in the home-LaShay Sowell, one great great grandson, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren inherited by marriage. Two brothers, Bishop Robert L. (Juanita) Attaway of Simpsonville, S.C., Leroy (Lucille) Attaway of Syracus, N.Y.; five sisters, Lille Ruth Jones of Syracuse, N.Y., Luella (Michael) Copeland of Clinton, S.C., Florence Putman of Laurens, S.C., Magalean Fowler of Woodruff, S.C., and Gloria (Ernest) Lyles of Whitmire, S.C Laurens, S.C.; three godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Beasley Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Lee Rollins
PAGELAND— Jack Lee Rollins, 54, died Feb. 5, 2008. A funeral was held Feb. 8 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Dudley Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving are sons, Jody Rollins of Pageland and Billy Miller of Monroe, N.C.; daughters, Misty Miracco of Monroe, Sarah Catoe of Kershaw, S.C., and Lisa Crowell of Edgemoore, S.C.; three sisters, Dianne Rollins of Pageland, Georgia Hancock of Pageland, and Dorothy Wallace of Moores Hill, I.N.; thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hellen Leaird Sellers
RUBY— Hellen Leaird Sellers, 82, died Feb. 5, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 8 at Hopewell Baptist Church. Mrs. Sellers was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., a daughter of the late Grover Jerome and Ida Jane Tucker Leaird. She was a retired cosmetologist and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Helen was married to the late Otis P. Sellers and was also preceded in death by her brother Woodrow Leaird, and her three sisters, Ethel White, Mattie Lee Shook, and Juanita White.
Surviving are sons, Ronnie (Gai) Sellers of Cheraw, Charles F. Sellers of Ruby, Danny Sellers of Chesterfield, and Marty L. (Debbie) Sellers of Ruby; a daughter, Nancy Johns Hubbard of Ruby; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
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Wilma M. Boatwright
PAGELAND —Wilma M. Boatwright, 86, died Jan. 25, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 28 at Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield.
Boatwright was born in Lilesville, N.C., a daughter of Garfield and Cornelia Williams Meachum. She was a homemaker and attended Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Wilma was married to the late George Murray Boatwright and was also preceded in death by five sisters and a brother.
Surviving are sons Ray Marcus (Charlotte) Boatwright and James Neil Boatwright, both, of Ruby; four daughters, Avis B. (Vincent) Gulledge, of Kannapolis, N.C., Myrtle (Carroll) Raffaldt, of Chesterfield, Lois Ann (Ronnie) Jordan, of Ruby, and Bonnie (Tim) Moore, of Polkton, N.C. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mildred Woodson Brown
CHESTERFIELD — Mildred Woodson Brown, 87, formerly of Travelers Rest, S.C. died Jan. 26, 2008. A funeral service was held on Jan. 29 at Travelers Rest United Methodist Church with burial at the Old Stone Church Cemetery in Clemson, S.C. .
Born in Clemson, Brown was a daughter of the late William Ernest and Edith Cecelia Whitten Woodson. She was married to the late Grover C. Brown. Surviving are daughters Barbara B. (Dean) Pruitt, of Chesterfield, Sharon B. (Ansel) Miller, of Clemson, and Teresa B. (Ike) Silvers, of Travelers Rest; son David G. (Debbie) Brown of Travelers Rest, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
Rudolph Curry
CHESTERFIELD — Rudolph Curry, 73, died January 31, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 4 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Curry Cemetery,
Born in Chesterfield County, Curry was a son of the late Henry Luther and Mollie White Curry. He was a retired painter and a member of Light House Ministry. Rudolph was married to the late Shirley Jean McLain Curry
He was was preceded in death by brothers H. L., J. C., Ed, Clarence, Walter, and Charlie Curry, and sisters, Clarice Leslie and Molly Lynn McKain.
Surviving are sons Rudy (Teresa) Curry of Patrick, and Michael Huggins of Cheraw; daughters Kim (Ronnie) Guinn, of Chesterfield, , Renee Curry, of Cheraw, and Shelia (Robert) Glenn, of Patrick; brothers Robert Curry, of Patrick, and Wiley Curry, of Cheraw; sisters Sallie Berrie, of Sumter, S.C. and Bonnie Thurman, of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and special friends Ella Johnson and Ray James.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
John T. Davis Jr.
PAGELAND – The Rev. John T. Davis Jr, 77, died Jan. 29, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union, Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held Feb. 2 at First Baptist Church in Pageland, with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Davis, born in Ruby, was a son of the late Rev. J. Townley Davis Sr., and Ruth Viola Wadsworth Davis and was married to Georgia Courtney Davis. He was a graduate of Wingate and Catawba Colleges and received his BA degree. He attended Southern Seminary and South Eastern Seminary and was a graduate of Luther Rice Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity. He pastorates included High Point and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Churches in Pageland, S.C.; Union and Sandy Ridge Baptist Churches, Monroe, N.C.; Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Polkton, N.C.; Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Marshville, N.C.; Deep Springs Baptist Church, Peachland, N.C.; Catawba Baptist Church, Rock hill, S.C.; Norwood First Baptist Church, Norwood, N.C.; Pine Grove Baptist, Lugoff, S.C.; Flint Hill Baptist Church, Camden, S.C.; Westside Baptist Church, Sumter, S.C.; Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Jonesville, N.C., West Burnsville Baptist Church, Burnsville, N.C.; and Thorn Hill Baptist Church, Heath Spring, S.C.
Surviving are wife Georgia Courtney Davis of Pageland; sons John Michael “Mike” (Judy) Davis, and Rev. Randy (Kathy) Davis, all of Monroe, N.C.; brothers Rev. Ray Davis of Winston Salem, N.C. and Gene Davis of Hinton, W VA; sister Clara Langdon, of Winston Salem, N.C.; grandchildren Jennifer Davis, Amanda Drake and Blake Davis.
Mahaffey Funeral Home of Lancaster was in charge of arrangements.
Linda Sue Funderburk
PAGELAND - Linda Sue Funderburk, 55, died Jan. 25, 2008 at McLeod Hospital, Florence, S.C. A graveside service was held Jan. 30 with burial in the Salem Cemetery Pageland.
Funderburk, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Allen Funderburk and Doretha Seegars. She was educated in the Chesterfield County public schools. She worked for the Pageland Cleaners diligently for many years. She was a kind, caring, and loving mother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. If you needed her to listen or comfort you she was always there to confide in. She was like a mother to a lot of people; aside of her six children, she also helped raise her brothers and sisters as her own. She was a strong woman who was always there to love, support and give advise when needed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister Rosa Von Shands.
Surviving are children Erica (Dewayne) Bailey, Thomas (Cynthia) Funderburk, Michael Funderburk, Alicia Funderburk, Lashenna Funderburk and Reginald Funderburk, all of Pageland; brothers Charles (Robin) Funderburk, Curtis Funderburk and Heyward (Audrey) Funderburk, all of Pageland, Elliot (Debra) Funderburk, of Morven, N.C. and Stanley Funderburk of Washington, DC; sisters Bonnie (Eustace) Moore, Deborah (Harold) Holland and Shelby (Robert) Sowell, all of Pageland; an aunt, Ollie Massey of Pageland; a special friend, Calvin Lockhart, of Pageland; seven grandchildren; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
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 age, 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.
Jessie Lee Lloyd
CHERAW – Jessie Lee Lloyd, 68, died Jan. 22, 2008 at the Cheraw Manor Nursing Home. A funeral service was held Jan. 25 at Foundry Hill Cemetery.
Lloyd, served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. After serving his country he moved to New York where he was a truck driver. He later returned to Cheraw where he worked at a Wood Veneer plant. He was a very soft spoken gentleman who was loved by all he met.
He was preceded in death by a nephew Harold Ellerbe.
Surviving are wife Ruby Robinson Lloyd, of Cheraw; son Maurice Lloyd, Cheraw; sister Caletha Hughes Britton, Cheraw; granddaughters Quanisha Lloyd and Mariah Lloyd both of Cheraw; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home Cheraw, is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Clarice Horton Pinkham Martin
ANDERSON, S.C. — Elizabeth Clarice Horton Pinkham Martin, 85, of Clemson Downs died Jan. 30, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb.2 in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with burial in the Pendleton Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Martin, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late Lewis S. and Ethel Gregory Horton. She graduated from Pageland High School in 1940.
She was preceded in death by brothers L.S. Horton Jr, Rembert G. Horton, and G. Wister Horton, sisters Reba H. Dodson and Polly H. Privette, and husbands Charles Pinkham and J.R. Bruce Martin.
Surviving are daughters Elizabeth P. (Pat) McAfee of Hendersonville, N.C. and Susanne Pinkham (Charles Bonfanti) of Taos, NM; grandsons, Lewis (Amy) McAfee of Ashville, N.C., Nathnaial Bonfanti, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Gabriel Bonfanti, of California; brothers S.F. Horton, of Loris, S.C. and Robert (Virginia) Horton, of Raleigh, N.C.; sister Madge Gulledge of Pageland, many nieces and nephews; and a group of dedicated friends in the Upstate.
Memorials can be made to the Wall of Continuing Life at Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, S.C. 29621 or to Pendleton Presbyterian Church, 603 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton, S.C. 29670.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Bryant Massey
PAGELAND—William Bryant Massey, 64, died Fri. Jan. 25, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 30 at Salem United Methodist Church in Pageland.
Born in in Chesterfield County, Massey was the son of Goleva McCombs Pate and the late Zebe Massey. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Salem United Methodist Church in Pageland. He attended the public schools of Chesterfield County. William enjoyed repairing cars and he especially loved auto body work.
Surviving William are his daughter, Teyoka Martin, of Charlotte, N.C.; son Bryant Massey, of Fayetteville, N.C.; mother Goleva Pate, of Pageland; brothers Robert “Clayton” Pate, of Pageland, and Thomas James Massey, of Troutman, N.C.; uncle Clarence Lockhart, of Pageland; three grandchildren, four nephews, four nieces, many great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Mary Elizabeth ‘Lib’ Knight Mills
PAGELAND —Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Knight Mills, 80, died January 30, 2008. A funeral services was held Feb. 2 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Born in Wingate, N.C. Mills was a daughter of the late Edward Clyde and Mary Leonard Knight. She was a graduate of Union High School. Lib was a retired seamstress and poultry farmer along with her husband, the late George Everette Mills. She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she served as WMU leader, former Sunday school teacher, benevolence chairperson, and choir member. Lib was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to all. She was preceded in death by a sister Madry Haney.
Surviving are daughters Jane (Johnny) Tomberlin, of Pageland, Regina (Everette) Cuthbertson, of Wingate, N.C., Marsha (Al) Johnson and Donna (Brett) Reese, all of Jefferson; brothers Boyd Knight and Don Knight, both of Wingate, N.C.; sisters Dot Austin, Myra Tomberlin, and Martha Thomas all of Wingate; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Mt. Moriah Baptist Church , 6510 Mt. Moriah Church Road, Marshville, N.C. 28103
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Mills Family.
Joyce Joines Moser
RUBY— Joyce Joines Moser, 72, died Jan. 24, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 27 at Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Ruby.
Moser was the daughter of the late Lula Harrell Joines and Sam Joines. Joyce confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Holy Temple Holiness Church of Ruby where she was an usher, secretary, and a Sabbath school teacher. She attended the public schools of Chesterfield County. She married Clarence Moser Jr. in 1955 and worked at Dan Rivers for 18 years before retiring in 1996.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Lula Mae Dixon, Cleo Ratliff, Idell Merritt, five brothers, Sam Joines, Cliff Joines, Harry Joines, James Joines, and Richard Joines.
Surviving Moser are a daughter Jean D. Moser, of Ruby; grandchildren Benita V. Moser, Jennifer L. Moser, both of Ruby, and Macyo (Angela) Moser, of Chesterfield; great-grandchilren, Tia, Jari, Deja, Tajh, all of Chesterfield, and Za’Brion Moser, of Ruby; sisters Mable Dixon, Audrey Griffin and Patricia Rivers, all of Chesterfield; sisters-in-law Hennie Joines, of Chesterfield, Katie (James) Ratliff and Ella Clark, both of Ruby, Dais Fair, of Cheraw, and Bertha Moser, of Baltimore, Md.; brothers-in-law Pastor Carlee (Evelyn) Moser, of Ruby, Thomas (Rosa) Moser, James Moser, John Moser, all of Ruby, and Luther Moser, of Greenville, S.C.; adopted daughter Patricia Covington, of Ruby; special cousins Thomas and Dorothy McBride of Denver, Colo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Mary Douglas Purvis
CHESTERFIELD — Mary Douglas Purvis, 95, died January 28, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 30 at White Oak Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield County, Purvis was a daughter of the late Orland Harris and Beulah Waddell Douglas. She was a retired employee of Sonoco Industries, of Hartsville, S.C, with 33 years of service. Purvis was a lifelong member of White Oak Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Baxter Purvis; brother, Lawton P. Douglas; and by two sisters, Lurline D. Jacobs, and Azalee D. Clanton.
Surviving are sisters Peg Griggs and Garrett D. Rivers, both of Chesterfield, and Faye D. Chewning, of Charlotte, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; special friend Susan Snow, and step children James Purvis and Joyce P. Wilkerson.
Memorials can be made to White Oak Presbyterian Church “Music Fund” 5386 Angelus Rd., Ruby, S.C. 29741 or to a charity of one’s choice
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Purvis Family.
Mary Lou Rivers
PAGELAND — Mary Lou Rivers, age 72, died Jan. 31, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 3 at Providence Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Rivers was born in Pageland, a daughter of the late Clayton David and Lula Marze Clark. She was a graduate of Pageland High School and was a retired textile employee. Mrs. Rivers was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church, where she served in many positions, including WOM, choir member, and former Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Leroy Clark.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Harold E. Rivers; sons Edward E. (Pam) Rivers, of Wingate, N.C., and Jerry L. (Renee) Rivers, of Pageland; daughters Wanda (Philip) Carr of Linville, Va., and Rhonda (Robert) Sweatt, of Marshville, N.C.; brother: Horace (Martha) Clark, of Pageland,; sisters Effie (Bud) Parham of Cornelia, Ga., Betty Krimminger, of Charlotte, N.C., and Ann Smith, of Rincon, Ga.; grandchildren: Joseph (Megan) Rivers, Leanna Rivers, Kevin Sweatt, Kimberly Rivers, Katie Rivers, Steven Sweatt, Morgan Carr, Lauren Carr, and Jenna Carr; adopted daughter Abbey Irvine, and children, Nathan, Christopher, and Daniel; and special friends Melissa Bullard and her husband Mike, and children Jonathan Sweatt, Miranda Bullard, and Eric Bullard.
Memorials can be made to Providence Baptist Church “Music Ministry,” 232 Providence Church Rd. Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
Robert Hugh Roscoe
CHERAW —Robert Hugh Roscoe, 70, died Jan. 29, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Teal Cemetery in Chesterfield.
Born in Chesterfield, Roscoe a son of the late John Gurley and Geneva Rivers Roscoe. He was a retired employee of Stanley Tools and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Robert Hugh was preceded in death by a half brother Ralph Roscoe.
He is survived by brothers Billy (Frances) Roscoe, of Columbia, S.C., Reece (Bernicia) Roscoe, of Cheraw, and J.L. Roscoe, of Chesterfield; sisters Della Mae Hartwick and Pat Gainey, of Cheraw, Aronica (Bennie) Teal, of Chesterfield, and Mavis (Adolf) Beyersdorf, of Columbia; half-brothers Johnny Ray Roscoe, of Patrick, and Ervin Roscoe, of Wallace, S.C.; nine nephews and four nieces.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Pine Grove Baptist Church “Building Fund” 293 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Roscoe Family.
Patsy Kimrey White
CHERAW — Patsy Kimrey White, 71, died Jan.31, 2008. A funeral services was held February 3 at Cash Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens
Born in Cheraw, White a daughter of the late Leo and Mable Louise Wilson Kimrey. She was a homemaker and a member of Cash Baptist Church. Patsy was married to the late J. B. White and was also preceded in death by brothers Jack W. Kimrey and Tommy L. Kimrey.
Surviving are sons Jimmy (Lyall) White and Johnny White, both of Cheraw; grandsons Andrew White and Jonathan White; brother Milton L. “Mickey” (Eva) Kimrey, of Cheraw; and sister-in-law Shirley Kimrey, of Darlington.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
PAGELAND —Wilma M. Boatwright, 86, died Jan. 25, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 28 at Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield.
Boatwright was born in Lilesville, N.C., a daughter of Garfield and Cornelia Williams Meachum. She was a homemaker and attended Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Wilma was married to the late George Murray Boatwright and was also preceded in death by five sisters and a brother.
Surviving are sons Ray Marcus (Charlotte) Boatwright and James Neil Boatwright, both, of Ruby; four daughters, Avis B. (Vincent) Gulledge, of Kannapolis, N.C., Myrtle (Carroll) Raffaldt, of Chesterfield, Lois Ann (Ronnie) Jordan, of Ruby, and Bonnie (Tim) Moore, of Polkton, N.C. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mildred Woodson Brown
CHESTERFIELD — Mildred Woodson Brown, 87, formerly of Travelers Rest, S.C. died Jan. 26, 2008. A funeral service was held on Jan. 29 at Travelers Rest United Methodist Church with burial at the Old Stone Church Cemetery in Clemson, S.C. .
Born in Clemson, Brown was a daughter of the late William Ernest and Edith Cecelia Whitten Woodson. She was married to the late Grover C. Brown. Surviving are daughters Barbara B. (Dean) Pruitt, of Chesterfield, Sharon B. (Ansel) Miller, of Clemson, and Teresa B. (Ike) Silvers, of Travelers Rest; son David G. (Debbie) Brown of Travelers Rest, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
Rudolph Curry
CHESTERFIELD — Rudolph Curry, 73, died January 31, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 4 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Curry Cemetery,
Born in Chesterfield County, Curry was a son of the late Henry Luther and Mollie White Curry. He was a retired painter and a member of Light House Ministry. Rudolph was married to the late Shirley Jean McLain Curry
He was was preceded in death by brothers H. L., J. C., Ed, Clarence, Walter, and Charlie Curry, and sisters, Clarice Leslie and Molly Lynn McKain.
Surviving are sons Rudy (Teresa) Curry of Patrick, and Michael Huggins of Cheraw; daughters Kim (Ronnie) Guinn, of Chesterfield, , Renee Curry, of Cheraw, and Shelia (Robert) Glenn, of Patrick; brothers Robert Curry, of Patrick, and Wiley Curry, of Cheraw; sisters Sallie Berrie, of Sumter, S.C. and Bonnie Thurman, of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and special friends Ella Johnson and Ray James.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
John T. Davis Jr.
PAGELAND – The Rev. John T. Davis Jr, 77, died Jan. 29, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union, Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held Feb. 2 at First Baptist Church in Pageland, with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Davis, born in Ruby, was a son of the late Rev. J. Townley Davis Sr., and Ruth Viola Wadsworth Davis and was married to Georgia Courtney Davis. He was a graduate of Wingate and Catawba Colleges and received his BA degree. He attended Southern Seminary and South Eastern Seminary and was a graduate of Luther Rice Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity. He pastorates included High Point and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Churches in Pageland, S.C.; Union and Sandy Ridge Baptist Churches, Monroe, N.C.; Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Polkton, N.C.; Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Marshville, N.C.; Deep Springs Baptist Church, Peachland, N.C.; Catawba Baptist Church, Rock hill, S.C.; Norwood First Baptist Church, Norwood, N.C.; Pine Grove Baptist, Lugoff, S.C.; Flint Hill Baptist Church, Camden, S.C.; Westside Baptist Church, Sumter, S.C.; Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Jonesville, N.C., West Burnsville Baptist Church, Burnsville, N.C.; and Thorn Hill Baptist Church, Heath Spring, S.C.
Surviving are wife Georgia Courtney Davis of Pageland; sons John Michael “Mike” (Judy) Davis, and Rev. Randy (Kathy) Davis, all of Monroe, N.C.; brothers Rev. Ray Davis of Winston Salem, N.C. and Gene Davis of Hinton, W VA; sister Clara Langdon, of Winston Salem, N.C.; grandchildren Jennifer Davis, Amanda Drake and Blake Davis.
Mahaffey Funeral Home of Lancaster was in charge of arrangements.
Linda Sue Funderburk
PAGELAND - Linda Sue Funderburk, 55, died Jan. 25, 2008 at McLeod Hospital, Florence, S.C. A graveside service was held Jan. 30 with burial in the Salem Cemetery Pageland.
Funderburk, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Allen Funderburk and Doretha Seegars. She was educated in the Chesterfield County public schools. She worked for the Pageland Cleaners diligently for many years. She was a kind, caring, and loving mother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. If you needed her to listen or comfort you she was always there to confide in. She was like a mother to a lot of people; aside of her six children, she also helped raise her brothers and sisters as her own. She was a strong woman who was always there to love, support and give advise when needed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister Rosa Von Shands.
Surviving are children Erica (Dewayne) Bailey, Thomas (Cynthia) Funderburk, Michael Funderburk, Alicia Funderburk, Lashenna Funderburk and Reginald Funderburk, all of Pageland; brothers Charles (Robin) Funderburk, Curtis Funderburk and Heyward (Audrey) Funderburk, all of Pageland, Elliot (Debra) Funderburk, of Morven, N.C. and Stanley Funderburk of Washington, DC; sisters Bonnie (Eustace) Moore, Deborah (Harold) Holland and Shelby (Robert) Sowell, all of Pageland; an aunt, Ollie Massey of Pageland; a special friend, Calvin Lockhart, of Pageland; seven grandchildren; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
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 age, 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.
Jessie Lee Lloyd
CHERAW – Jessie Lee Lloyd, 68, died Jan. 22, 2008 at the Cheraw Manor Nursing Home. A funeral service was held Jan. 25 at Foundry Hill Cemetery.
Lloyd, served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. After serving his country he moved to New York where he was a truck driver. He later returned to Cheraw where he worked at a Wood Veneer plant. He was a very soft spoken gentleman who was loved by all he met.
He was preceded in death by a nephew Harold Ellerbe.
Surviving are wife Ruby Robinson Lloyd, of Cheraw; son Maurice Lloyd, Cheraw; sister Caletha Hughes Britton, Cheraw; granddaughters Quanisha Lloyd and Mariah Lloyd both of Cheraw; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home Cheraw, is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Clarice Horton Pinkham Martin
ANDERSON, S.C. — Elizabeth Clarice Horton Pinkham Martin, 85, of Clemson Downs died Jan. 30, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb.2 in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with burial in the Pendleton Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Martin, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late Lewis S. and Ethel Gregory Horton. She graduated from Pageland High School in 1940.
She was preceded in death by brothers L.S. Horton Jr, Rembert G. Horton, and G. Wister Horton, sisters Reba H. Dodson and Polly H. Privette, and husbands Charles Pinkham and J.R. Bruce Martin.
Surviving are daughters Elizabeth P. (Pat) McAfee of Hendersonville, N.C. and Susanne Pinkham (Charles Bonfanti) of Taos, NM; grandsons, Lewis (Amy) McAfee of Ashville, N.C., Nathnaial Bonfanti, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Gabriel Bonfanti, of California; brothers S.F. Horton, of Loris, S.C. and Robert (Virginia) Horton, of Raleigh, N.C.; sister Madge Gulledge of Pageland, many nieces and nephews; and a group of dedicated friends in the Upstate.
Memorials can be made to the Wall of Continuing Life at Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, S.C. 29621 or to Pendleton Presbyterian Church, 603 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton, S.C. 29670.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Bryant Massey
PAGELAND—William Bryant Massey, 64, died Fri. Jan. 25, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 30 at Salem United Methodist Church in Pageland.
Born in in Chesterfield County, Massey was the son of Goleva McCombs Pate and the late Zebe Massey. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Salem United Methodist Church in Pageland. He attended the public schools of Chesterfield County. William enjoyed repairing cars and he especially loved auto body work.
Surviving William are his daughter, Teyoka Martin, of Charlotte, N.C.; son Bryant Massey, of Fayetteville, N.C.; mother Goleva Pate, of Pageland; brothers Robert “Clayton” Pate, of Pageland, and Thomas James Massey, of Troutman, N.C.; uncle Clarence Lockhart, of Pageland; three grandchildren, four nephews, four nieces, many great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Mary Elizabeth ‘Lib’ Knight Mills
PAGELAND —Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Knight Mills, 80, died January 30, 2008. A funeral services was held Feb. 2 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Born in Wingate, N.C. Mills was a daughter of the late Edward Clyde and Mary Leonard Knight. She was a graduate of Union High School. Lib was a retired seamstress and poultry farmer along with her husband, the late George Everette Mills. She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she served as WMU leader, former Sunday school teacher, benevolence chairperson, and choir member. Lib was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to all. She was preceded in death by a sister Madry Haney.
Surviving are daughters Jane (Johnny) Tomberlin, of Pageland, Regina (Everette) Cuthbertson, of Wingate, N.C., Marsha (Al) Johnson and Donna (Brett) Reese, all of Jefferson; brothers Boyd Knight and Don Knight, both of Wingate, N.C.; sisters Dot Austin, Myra Tomberlin, and Martha Thomas all of Wingate; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Mt. Moriah Baptist Church , 6510 Mt. Moriah Church Road, Marshville, N.C. 28103
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Mills Family.
Joyce Joines Moser
RUBY— Joyce Joines Moser, 72, died Jan. 24, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 27 at Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Ruby.
Moser was the daughter of the late Lula Harrell Joines and Sam Joines. Joyce confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Holy Temple Holiness Church of Ruby where she was an usher, secretary, and a Sabbath school teacher. She attended the public schools of Chesterfield County. She married Clarence Moser Jr. in 1955 and worked at Dan Rivers for 18 years before retiring in 1996.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Lula Mae Dixon, Cleo Ratliff, Idell Merritt, five brothers, Sam Joines, Cliff Joines, Harry Joines, James Joines, and Richard Joines.
Surviving Moser are a daughter Jean D. Moser, of Ruby; grandchildren Benita V. Moser, Jennifer L. Moser, both of Ruby, and Macyo (Angela) Moser, of Chesterfield; great-grandchilren, Tia, Jari, Deja, Tajh, all of Chesterfield, and Za’Brion Moser, of Ruby; sisters Mable Dixon, Audrey Griffin and Patricia Rivers, all of Chesterfield; sisters-in-law Hennie Joines, of Chesterfield, Katie (James) Ratliff and Ella Clark, both of Ruby, Dais Fair, of Cheraw, and Bertha Moser, of Baltimore, Md.; brothers-in-law Pastor Carlee (Evelyn) Moser, of Ruby, Thomas (Rosa) Moser, James Moser, John Moser, all of Ruby, and Luther Moser, of Greenville, S.C.; adopted daughter Patricia Covington, of Ruby; special cousins Thomas and Dorothy McBride of Denver, Colo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Mary Douglas Purvis
CHESTERFIELD — Mary Douglas Purvis, 95, died January 28, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 30 at White Oak Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield County, Purvis was a daughter of the late Orland Harris and Beulah Waddell Douglas. She was a retired employee of Sonoco Industries, of Hartsville, S.C, with 33 years of service. Purvis was a lifelong member of White Oak Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Baxter Purvis; brother, Lawton P. Douglas; and by two sisters, Lurline D. Jacobs, and Azalee D. Clanton.
Surviving are sisters Peg Griggs and Garrett D. Rivers, both of Chesterfield, and Faye D. Chewning, of Charlotte, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; special friend Susan Snow, and step children James Purvis and Joyce P. Wilkerson.
Memorials can be made to White Oak Presbyterian Church “Music Fund” 5386 Angelus Rd., Ruby, S.C. 29741 or to a charity of one’s choice
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Purvis Family.
Mary Lou Rivers
PAGELAND — Mary Lou Rivers, age 72, died Jan. 31, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 3 at Providence Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Rivers was born in Pageland, a daughter of the late Clayton David and Lula Marze Clark. She was a graduate of Pageland High School and was a retired textile employee. Mrs. Rivers was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church, where she served in many positions, including WOM, choir member, and former Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Leroy Clark.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Harold E. Rivers; sons Edward E. (Pam) Rivers, of Wingate, N.C., and Jerry L. (Renee) Rivers, of Pageland; daughters Wanda (Philip) Carr of Linville, Va., and Rhonda (Robert) Sweatt, of Marshville, N.C.; brother: Horace (Martha) Clark, of Pageland,; sisters Effie (Bud) Parham of Cornelia, Ga., Betty Krimminger, of Charlotte, N.C., and Ann Smith, of Rincon, Ga.; grandchildren: Joseph (Megan) Rivers, Leanna Rivers, Kevin Sweatt, Kimberly Rivers, Katie Rivers, Steven Sweatt, Morgan Carr, Lauren Carr, and Jenna Carr; adopted daughter Abbey Irvine, and children, Nathan, Christopher, and Daniel; and special friends Melissa Bullard and her husband Mike, and children Jonathan Sweatt, Miranda Bullard, and Eric Bullard.
Memorials can be made to Providence Baptist Church “Music Ministry,” 232 Providence Church Rd. Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
Robert Hugh Roscoe
CHERAW —Robert Hugh Roscoe, 70, died Jan. 29, 2008. A funeral service was held Feb. 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Teal Cemetery in Chesterfield.
Born in Chesterfield, Roscoe a son of the late John Gurley and Geneva Rivers Roscoe. He was a retired employee of Stanley Tools and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Robert Hugh was preceded in death by a half brother Ralph Roscoe.
He is survived by brothers Billy (Frances) Roscoe, of Columbia, S.C., Reece (Bernicia) Roscoe, of Cheraw, and J.L. Roscoe, of Chesterfield; sisters Della Mae Hartwick and Pat Gainey, of Cheraw, Aronica (Bennie) Teal, of Chesterfield, and Mavis (Adolf) Beyersdorf, of Columbia; half-brothers Johnny Ray Roscoe, of Patrick, and Ervin Roscoe, of Wallace, S.C.; nine nephews and four nieces.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Pine Grove Baptist Church “Building Fund” 293 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Roscoe Family.
Patsy Kimrey White
CHERAW — Patsy Kimrey White, 71, died Jan.31, 2008. A funeral services was held February 3 at Cash Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens
Born in Cheraw, White a daughter of the late Leo and Mable Louise Wilson Kimrey. She was a homemaker and a member of Cash Baptist Church. Patsy was married to the late J. B. White and was also preceded in death by brothers Jack W. Kimrey and Tommy L. Kimrey.
Surviving are sons Jimmy (Lyall) White and Johnny White, both of Cheraw; grandsons Andrew White and Jonathan White; brother Milton L. “Mickey” (Eva) Kimrey, of Cheraw; and sister-in-law Shirley Kimrey, of Darlington.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the family.
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William M. ‘Bill’ Burch
CHESTERFIELD— William M. “Bill” Burch, 77, died Jan. 20, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 24 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Burch was born in Wallace, S.C., a son of the late Robert Huntley and Bernice Threadgill Burch. He joined the Army at the end of WWII, and served with the occupation forces in Germany. He was also a Korean War Veteran surviving several heavy engagements. He ultimately retired from the U.S. Army in 1974 as a Sergeant First Class. Burch also served as a Chesterfield Town Council member from 1977 to 1983. He was also a retiree of the Lancaster County School District, serving in a variety of positions. He was a member of Chesterfield American Legion Post 74.
Burch was preceded in death by brothers Robert H. Burch Jr., Frank M. Burch, and Darrell Dominique Burch, and by three sisters, Sarah B. Horton, Betty Lou Burch, and Lillian Burch.
Surviving are wife Teresa McDermott Burch; sons Randell (April) Burch, of Beaufort, S.C. and Bill (Holly) Burch, of Fort Mill, S.C.; grandchildren Camille, Autumn, Tristan, and Abigail Burch; and sister Laura Burch Hunt, of Chesterfield. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is in charge of services.
Gary Evan Douglas Jr.
RUBY — Gary Evan Douglas Jr., 78, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Douglas was born in 1929 in Kingstree, S.C., a son of the late Gary Evan Douglas Sr. and Edith Anderson Douglas. He was a graduate of Furman University and received his Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. Douglas taught for four years at the Hawaiian Baptist Academy, and retired as principal of Ruby Elementary School with 32 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church. Gary enjoyed music and was a very talented organist, pianist, and composer.
He was preceded in death by brother William K. Douglas.
Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Zada Graham Gulledge Douglas; stepdaughter, Carol Ann Gulledge; feline granddaughter Gracie, who he loved very much; special sister-in-law Amelia Potts Graham, of Fort Mills, S.C., and numerous special cousins.
Memorials can be made to Paws and Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder of Chesterfield is in charge of services.
Kendal Funderburk
PAGELAND — Kendal Funderburk, 17, died Jan. 21, 2008.
Born in Chesterfield County, he was the son of Marlowe and Ann Eubanks Funderburk. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandfather, Darrel Funderburk; brothers Dustin Funderburk, Brian Hicks, and Cory Funderburk, all of Pageland; aunts Debbie Sparlin, of Pageland and Martha Eubanks, of Charlotte, N.C.
Services were held Jan. 24 at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Sutton Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Calvin Hancock
PAGELAND — Calvin Hancock, 84, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2008.
Born in Chesterfield County, S.C., he was the son of the late Lester and Daisy Jane Rollings Hancock. Surviving are son Calvin, of Pageland; brother Fred Hancock, of Lancaster; sisters Grace Hancock, Kathleen Baker, and Dot Gulledge, of Kannapolis, N.C., Myrtle Jordan, of Mt. Croghan, and Billie Jean Knight, of Pageland.
A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church Development Center.
Sutton Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Carroll Junior Melton
JEFFERSON — Carroll Junior Melton, 58, died Jan. 16, 2008. A memorial service was held Jan. 19 at Bethel Baptist Church.
Born in Mt. Croghan, Melton was a son of Preston and Gladys Jackson Melton. He was a retired forklift operator with Tucker Lumber Company.
Surviving are longtime companion Dot S. Owens, of Camden, S.C.; son Michael (Pam) Melton, of Ruby; daughter Connie (Charles) Hannah, of Chesterfield; sister Doris Melton, of Cheraw; stepsons Randy (Debbie) Cassidy, of Bishopville, S.C., and Darrel (Brenda) Cassidy, of Camden; stepdaughters Tammie (Perry) Johnson, of McBee, and Robin Williams, of Camden; grandchildren Ashley (Chris) Stancil, Kimberly Black, and Samantha Black, and twelve step grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Melton family.
Russell Charles Rhode
CHESTERFIELD — Russell Charles Rhode, 79, died Jan. 20, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.
Rhode was born in Jonestown, Pa., and was a son of the late William Peter and Rose Ann Gilbert Rhode. He helped establish Chesterfield Manufacturing Company and retired after 25 years in management. Rhode was an active member of Shiloh United Methodist Church were he was a choir member, a member of the United Methodist Men, and a member of the Men’s Bible Class. Russell was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling and camping.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Rhode; infant daughter Annette Rhode; stepson Weldon Rivers; sisters Elsie (Mike) Walker and Alma (Dick) Degler; and brother Arthur (Alma) Rhode.
Sutton Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Billy Ray Sullivan
ROCK HILL — Billy Ray Sullivan, 75, of 123 Alabama Court, died Jan. 23, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Hatcher officiating and the Rev. William H. Elder assisting. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park on Cherry Road.
A native of Chesterfield County, Sullivan was a son of the late William Columbus Sullivan and the late Millie Edith Kirkley. He was a member of Park Baptist and retired from Rock Hill Printing & Finishing Company and the S.C. National Guard after serving both for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by grandsons James and Kenneth Elder; brothers Clyde, Russell, Finley, Harold, Conley, Zeddie, and Winston Sullivan; and sisters Macie, Gracie, Frankie Sullivan, and Myrtle Matthews.
Sullivan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lee Miles Sullivan, of the home; sons Donald Ray Sullivan and wife, Michelle, and Timothy Frank Sullivan and wife, Rosemary, all of Rock Hill; daughters Mary Elizabeth Elder and husband, William H. (Buzzy), Patricia (Patti) S. Roach and husband, Drake, all of Rock Hill; brother Howard Sullivan and wife, Fannie, of Rock Hill; his sister, Gertrude Hatcher, of Jefferson; grandchildren Mike Elder and wife, Barrett, Casey Elder, Katie R. Conant and husband, Cliff, Kara Roach, Adam Sullivan, Miles Sullivan, and Reid Sullivan; and great-grandchildren Justin, Andy, Jackson, and Anna Quinn Elder.
Memorials can be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, S.C. 29731 or Park Baptist Church, 717 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C. 29730.
Ray Kenneth Watson Sr.
CHESTERFIELD — Ray Kenneth Watson Sr., 70, died Jan. 18, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 21 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
Born in Chesterfield, Watson was a son of the late Tom and Geneva Allen Watson. He was a retired electrician with Cooper Tools and owner and operator of Watson’s Electric. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Chesterfield Masonic Lodge #220. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and an avid fisherman.
Watson was preceded in death by brother Tom Perry Watson and sisters Audrey Lampley, Dorothy Glover, and Jean Chisholm.
Surviving are wife Elizabeth Morton Watson; sons Ray K. (Debbie) Watson and Jason (Jean) Watson, both of Chesterfield; daughters Crystal W. (Sid) Newman, of Sumter, S.C., Connie W. (Chris) Page, of Chesterfield, and Donna W. (Bronson) Eslick, of Patrick; brother Rev. Jerry (Betty) Watson, of Sumter, and 11 grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Watson Family.
CHESTERFIELD— William M. “Bill” Burch, 77, died Jan. 20, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 24 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Burch was born in Wallace, S.C., a son of the late Robert Huntley and Bernice Threadgill Burch. He joined the Army at the end of WWII, and served with the occupation forces in Germany. He was also a Korean War Veteran surviving several heavy engagements. He ultimately retired from the U.S. Army in 1974 as a Sergeant First Class. Burch also served as a Chesterfield Town Council member from 1977 to 1983. He was also a retiree of the Lancaster County School District, serving in a variety of positions. He was a member of Chesterfield American Legion Post 74.
Burch was preceded in death by brothers Robert H. Burch Jr., Frank M. Burch, and Darrell Dominique Burch, and by three sisters, Sarah B. Horton, Betty Lou Burch, and Lillian Burch.
Surviving are wife Teresa McDermott Burch; sons Randell (April) Burch, of Beaufort, S.C. and Bill (Holly) Burch, of Fort Mill, S.C.; grandchildren Camille, Autumn, Tristan, and Abigail Burch; and sister Laura Burch Hunt, of Chesterfield. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is in charge of services.
Gary Evan Douglas Jr.
RUBY — Gary Evan Douglas Jr., 78, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Douglas was born in 1929 in Kingstree, S.C., a son of the late Gary Evan Douglas Sr. and Edith Anderson Douglas. He was a graduate of Furman University and received his Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. Douglas taught for four years at the Hawaiian Baptist Academy, and retired as principal of Ruby Elementary School with 32 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church. Gary enjoyed music and was a very talented organist, pianist, and composer.
He was preceded in death by brother William K. Douglas.
Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Zada Graham Gulledge Douglas; stepdaughter, Carol Ann Gulledge; feline granddaughter Gracie, who he loved very much; special sister-in-law Amelia Potts Graham, of Fort Mills, S.C., and numerous special cousins.
Memorials can be made to Paws and Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder of Chesterfield is in charge of services.
Kendal Funderburk
PAGELAND — Kendal Funderburk, 17, died Jan. 21, 2008.
Born in Chesterfield County, he was the son of Marlowe and Ann Eubanks Funderburk. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandfather, Darrel Funderburk; brothers Dustin Funderburk, Brian Hicks, and Cory Funderburk, all of Pageland; aunts Debbie Sparlin, of Pageland and Martha Eubanks, of Charlotte, N.C.
Services were held Jan. 24 at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Sutton Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Calvin Hancock
PAGELAND — Calvin Hancock, 84, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2008.
Born in Chesterfield County, S.C., he was the son of the late Lester and Daisy Jane Rollings Hancock. Surviving are son Calvin, of Pageland; brother Fred Hancock, of Lancaster; sisters Grace Hancock, Kathleen Baker, and Dot Gulledge, of Kannapolis, N.C., Myrtle Jordan, of Mt. Croghan, and Billie Jean Knight, of Pageland.
A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church Development Center.
Sutton Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Carroll Junior Melton
JEFFERSON — Carroll Junior Melton, 58, died Jan. 16, 2008. A memorial service was held Jan. 19 at Bethel Baptist Church.
Born in Mt. Croghan, Melton was a son of Preston and Gladys Jackson Melton. He was a retired forklift operator with Tucker Lumber Company.
Surviving are longtime companion Dot S. Owens, of Camden, S.C.; son Michael (Pam) Melton, of Ruby; daughter Connie (Charles) Hannah, of Chesterfield; sister Doris Melton, of Cheraw; stepsons Randy (Debbie) Cassidy, of Bishopville, S.C., and Darrel (Brenda) Cassidy, of Camden; stepdaughters Tammie (Perry) Johnson, of McBee, and Robin Williams, of Camden; grandchildren Ashley (Chris) Stancil, Kimberly Black, and Samantha Black, and twelve step grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Melton family.
Russell Charles Rhode
CHESTERFIELD — Russell Charles Rhode, 79, died Jan. 20, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.
Rhode was born in Jonestown, Pa., and was a son of the late William Peter and Rose Ann Gilbert Rhode. He helped establish Chesterfield Manufacturing Company and retired after 25 years in management. Rhode was an active member of Shiloh United Methodist Church were he was a choir member, a member of the United Methodist Men, and a member of the Men’s Bible Class. Russell was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling and camping.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Rhode; infant daughter Annette Rhode; stepson Weldon Rivers; sisters Elsie (Mike) Walker and Alma (Dick) Degler; and brother Arthur (Alma) Rhode.
Sutton Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Billy Ray Sullivan
ROCK HILL — Billy Ray Sullivan, 75, of 123 Alabama Court, died Jan. 23, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Hatcher officiating and the Rev. William H. Elder assisting. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park on Cherry Road.
A native of Chesterfield County, Sullivan was a son of the late William Columbus Sullivan and the late Millie Edith Kirkley. He was a member of Park Baptist and retired from Rock Hill Printing & Finishing Company and the S.C. National Guard after serving both for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by grandsons James and Kenneth Elder; brothers Clyde, Russell, Finley, Harold, Conley, Zeddie, and Winston Sullivan; and sisters Macie, Gracie, Frankie Sullivan, and Myrtle Matthews.
Sullivan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lee Miles Sullivan, of the home; sons Donald Ray Sullivan and wife, Michelle, and Timothy Frank Sullivan and wife, Rosemary, all of Rock Hill; daughters Mary Elizabeth Elder and husband, William H. (Buzzy), Patricia (Patti) S. Roach and husband, Drake, all of Rock Hill; brother Howard Sullivan and wife, Fannie, of Rock Hill; his sister, Gertrude Hatcher, of Jefferson; grandchildren Mike Elder and wife, Barrett, Casey Elder, Katie R. Conant and husband, Cliff, Kara Roach, Adam Sullivan, Miles Sullivan, and Reid Sullivan; and great-grandchildren Justin, Andy, Jackson, and Anna Quinn Elder.
Memorials can be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, S.C. 29731 or Park Baptist Church, 717 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C. 29730.
Ray Kenneth Watson Sr.
CHESTERFIELD — Ray Kenneth Watson Sr., 70, died Jan. 18, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 21 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
Born in Chesterfield, Watson was a son of the late Tom and Geneva Allen Watson. He was a retired electrician with Cooper Tools and owner and operator of Watson’s Electric. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Chesterfield Masonic Lodge #220. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and an avid fisherman.
Watson was preceded in death by brother Tom Perry Watson and sisters Audrey Lampley, Dorothy Glover, and Jean Chisholm.
Surviving are wife Elizabeth Morton Watson; sons Ray K. (Debbie) Watson and Jason (Jean) Watson, both of Chesterfield; daughters Crystal W. (Sid) Newman, of Sumter, S.C., Connie W. (Chris) Page, of Chesterfield, and Donna W. (Bronson) Eslick, of Patrick; brother Rev. Jerry (Betty) Watson, of Sumter, and 11 grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Watson Family.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Jan. 22, 2007
Melissa Funderburk ‘Missy’ Wallace
PATRICK - Melissa Funderburk “Missy” Wallace, 40, died Jan. 11, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 14 at Palmetto Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Wallace, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of Robert Joseph and Barbara Whittington Funderburk. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech and was a retired Social Worker with Chesterfield County Department of Social Services. She was a member of Palmetto Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandfathers Basil Funderburk and Reid Whittington; grandmother Katherine Cox.
Surviving along with parents are brother Robert (Dawn) Funderburk, II of Ruby; sisters Dena (Jerry) Gainey of Chesterfield and Scarlet Moore of Patrick; grandmother Christine Funderburk of Patrick;nephews Travis Rivers, Cody Funderburk and Trent Moore; nieces Jennifer Rivers and Melissa Moore; numerous aunts and uncles; special thanks to Lora from Darlington County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs. Memorials can be sent to Chesterfield or Darlington County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs P.O. Box 151, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or 1045 Stoneridge Ave. Hartsville, S.C. 29550.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Bell Gainey Curtis
CHESTERFIELD – Dorothy Bell Gainey Curtis, 85, died Jan. 11, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 14 at David’s Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Curtis, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Hattie Atkinson Gainey. She was a homemaker and a member of David’s Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Rufus E. “Son” Curtis; brother Willie Gainey; sister Helen Boan and step grandson Bill Parrish.
Surviving are step daughter Mary (Dr. Thomas) Parrish of Wadesboro,N.C.; brothers J.C.Gainey of Concord, N.C., James Gainey of Chesterfield and Haywood Gainey of Shallotte, N.C.; sister Mary Gulledge of Hartsville, S.C.; 2 step grandsons Rev. David Parrish and Rev. Tony Parrish; 2 step great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Tommy Linwood Kimrey
CHERAW – Tommy Linwood Kimrey, 70, died Jan. 14, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 16 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kimrey, born in Cheraw, was a son of the late Leo and Mable Louise Wilson Kimrey. He was a retired farmer. He was a former race car driver and airplane pilot.
He was preceded in death by brother Jack Wilson Kimrey. Surviving are daughter Crystal (Hoyt) Graham of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandson Tripp Graham; brother Milton “Mickey” (Eva) Kimrey of Cheraw; sister Patsy White of Cheraw.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
James Bobby ‘J.B.’ McIntyre
PATRICK – James Bobby “J.B.” McIntyre, 81, died Jan. 11, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 15 at Bay Springs Baptist Church. McIntyre, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Will and Lizzie Grooms McIntyre. He was a retired pulpwood cutter.
He was preceded in death by Frances Haney McIntyre and son Edward R. McIntyre.
Surviving are sons Buddy and Bobby McIntyre of Cheraw and James McIntyre of Marshville, N.C.; daughters Elizabeth Quick of Cheraw, Louise Tucker of Lancaster, S.C., Teresa McIntyre of Chesterfield, Virginia McIntyre of Lamar, S.C. and Catherine Wallace of Patrick; brother Willie McIntyre of Cheraw; 23 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Lee Rivers
CHESTERFIELD - Kenneth Lee Rivers,46, died Jan. 6, 2008 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, S.C. A funeral service was held Jan. 12 at McClain Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Rivers, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of Lottie Mae Rivers and the late Johnnie Rivers Jr. and. He was a faithful member of McClain Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Cheraw, and sang in the Gospel Choir.
Surviving are son James Rivers of Pageland; step son Jackie Merriman of Lancaster, S.C.; step daughter Candace (Rodney) Tillman of Wingate, N.C.; sisters Lottie Ruth (Cornelius) Robinson of Chesterfield, Patricia (Curtis) Hubbard of Jefferson, Sylvia (Michael) Blakeney of Cheraw; brothers Kimbert Johnson of Pageland, Jimmy (Dorothy) Rivers of Charlotte, N.C., Dan (Nora) Rivers of Movern, N.C., Stephen (LaVonna) Rivers of Pageland and Lavon Rivers of Charlotte, N.C.; host of other relatives and friends. Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
PATRICK - Melissa Funderburk “Missy” Wallace, 40, died Jan. 11, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 14 at Palmetto Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Wallace, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of Robert Joseph and Barbara Whittington Funderburk. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech and was a retired Social Worker with Chesterfield County Department of Social Services. She was a member of Palmetto Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandfathers Basil Funderburk and Reid Whittington; grandmother Katherine Cox.
Surviving along with parents are brother Robert (Dawn) Funderburk, II of Ruby; sisters Dena (Jerry) Gainey of Chesterfield and Scarlet Moore of Patrick; grandmother Christine Funderburk of Patrick;nephews Travis Rivers, Cody Funderburk and Trent Moore; nieces Jennifer Rivers and Melissa Moore; numerous aunts and uncles; special thanks to Lora from Darlington County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs. Memorials can be sent to Chesterfield or Darlington County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs P.O. Box 151, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or 1045 Stoneridge Ave. Hartsville, S.C. 29550.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Bell Gainey Curtis
CHESTERFIELD – Dorothy Bell Gainey Curtis, 85, died Jan. 11, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 14 at David’s Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Curtis, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Hattie Atkinson Gainey. She was a homemaker and a member of David’s Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Rufus E. “Son” Curtis; brother Willie Gainey; sister Helen Boan and step grandson Bill Parrish.
Surviving are step daughter Mary (Dr. Thomas) Parrish of Wadesboro,N.C.; brothers J.C.Gainey of Concord, N.C., James Gainey of Chesterfield and Haywood Gainey of Shallotte, N.C.; sister Mary Gulledge of Hartsville, S.C.; 2 step grandsons Rev. David Parrish and Rev. Tony Parrish; 2 step great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Tommy Linwood Kimrey
CHERAW – Tommy Linwood Kimrey, 70, died Jan. 14, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 16 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kimrey, born in Cheraw, was a son of the late Leo and Mable Louise Wilson Kimrey. He was a retired farmer. He was a former race car driver and airplane pilot.
He was preceded in death by brother Jack Wilson Kimrey. Surviving are daughter Crystal (Hoyt) Graham of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandson Tripp Graham; brother Milton “Mickey” (Eva) Kimrey of Cheraw; sister Patsy White of Cheraw.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
James Bobby ‘J.B.’ McIntyre
PATRICK – James Bobby “J.B.” McIntyre, 81, died Jan. 11, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 15 at Bay Springs Baptist Church. McIntyre, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Will and Lizzie Grooms McIntyre. He was a retired pulpwood cutter.
He was preceded in death by Frances Haney McIntyre and son Edward R. McIntyre.
Surviving are sons Buddy and Bobby McIntyre of Cheraw and James McIntyre of Marshville, N.C.; daughters Elizabeth Quick of Cheraw, Louise Tucker of Lancaster, S.C., Teresa McIntyre of Chesterfield, Virginia McIntyre of Lamar, S.C. and Catherine Wallace of Patrick; brother Willie McIntyre of Cheraw; 23 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Lee Rivers
CHESTERFIELD - Kenneth Lee Rivers,46, died Jan. 6, 2008 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, S.C. A funeral service was held Jan. 12 at McClain Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Rivers, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of Lottie Mae Rivers and the late Johnnie Rivers Jr. and. He was a faithful member of McClain Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Cheraw, and sang in the Gospel Choir.
Surviving are son James Rivers of Pageland; step son Jackie Merriman of Lancaster, S.C.; step daughter Candace (Rodney) Tillman of Wingate, N.C.; sisters Lottie Ruth (Cornelius) Robinson of Chesterfield, Patricia (Curtis) Hubbard of Jefferson, Sylvia (Michael) Blakeney of Cheraw; brothers Kimbert Johnson of Pageland, Jimmy (Dorothy) Rivers of Charlotte, N.C., Dan (Nora) Rivers of Movern, N.C., Stephen (LaVonna) Rivers of Pageland and Lavon Rivers of Charlotte, N.C.; host of other relatives and friends. Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jan. 15, 2008
Marvin David ‘Pops’ Baron
PAGELAND - Marvin David ‘Pops’ Baron, 86, died Jan. 7, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 9 at Providence Baptist Church cemetery.
Baron, born in McAdoo, Pa., was a son of the late William and Mary Ruth Terlinsky Baron. He attended Penn State University and was a Union Truck Driver with A & P for 36 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Louis and Harry Baron; sisters Phyllis Peters and Lillian Belovin. Surviving are wife Peggie Harrill Baron; sons Roger (Linda) Byrd of Hagerstown, MD and Rusty (Lisa) Gaytko of Pageland; daughter Sandra (Colby) Bledsoe of Myersville, MD; sister Dorothy Williams of Glen Cove, NY; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Annie Ree McKay Chambers
PAGELAND - Annie Ree McKay Chambers, 60, died Jan. 7, 2008 at CMC-Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held Jan. 13 at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Chambers, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie McKay. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and attended Northeastern Technical College. She was an active member in the community and was always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone.
She was preceded in death by brothers Ray and Edward “Tom” McKay.
Surviving are sons Michael and Ricky (Sandy) Chambers; grandchildren Quintin, Bianca, and Kelley Chambers of Pageland; special friend James Young of Harrisburg, N.C.; brothers Gerald (Irene) Leake of Baltimore, MD, James (Doris) McKay, Roy (Mildred) McKay, Charles (Lessie) McKay and Billy McKay all of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Betty Adams and JoAnn (Lonnie) Chambers of Charlotte, N.C., Carrie (David) Smith of Clarksville, TN, Shelia (Boyd) Burnette of Monroe, N.C.
Smith Funeral Home, Wadesboro, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Billy Ralph Deese
LANCASTER,S.C. – Billy Ralph Deese, 76, died December 26, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center. A funeral was held December 29 at Grace Presbyterian Church with burial in Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, N.C.
Deese, born in Union County, was a son of the late Isom E. and Mamie Broome Deese. He was retired from Springs Industries. Surviving are wife Evelyn Laney Deese; daughters Pamela Wansek of San Francisco, CA and Janet Canipe of Hickory, N.C.; brother Jack Deese of Cary, N.C.; sister Mamie Lee Tomberlin of Monroe, N.C.; three grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1026 Grace Ave. Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or New Hearts Support Group for Cardiac Transplants, P.O. Box 3796, Gastonia, N.C. 28054.
Hartley Funeral Home, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
James Edward Louallen
PAGELAND - James Edward Louallen, 72, died Jan. 3, 2008 at CMC-Union. A funeral service was held Jan. 9 at Mt. Harmon Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Louallen, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Harold and Omie Clark Louallen. He was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church and Rocky Branch Masonic Lodge #240 for numerous years. He was employed by Sutton Funeral Home for many years.
He was preceded in death by wife of over 20 years Lily M. Louallen; son James Edward Louallen.
Surviving are children Kenneth (Roberta) and Barry (Diane) Louallen; daughters Elizabeth (Lamont) Allen, Frances (Lee) Louallen, Cathy (Johnnie) McCray all of Pageland and Carolyn (Jamie) Edwards of Monroe, N.C.; brother Harold Lee Louallen of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Alice Louallen of New York City and Ozie Blakeney of Pageland; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; many other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Katie Morgan Middleton
JEFFERSON - Katie Morgan Middleton died Jan. 7, 2008 at CMC-Union. A funeral service was held at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Middleton, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Bud and Mary Eliza Campbell Morgan. She was a graduate of Coker College and taught in Chesterfield and Lancaster County Schools. She was a life long member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she was active in various programs.
Surviving are son Michael Middleton of St. Augustine, Fla. and daughter Vana Middleton of Jefferson. Memorial can be sent to Chesterfield County Cancer Support, Pageland or to Macedonia Baptist Church building fund.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Frances Kay Sims
MCBEE - Frances Kay Sims, 44, died Jan. 7, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 10 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Smyrna Baptist Church cemetery, Pageland.
Sims, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of Willie Faye Mullis Sims and the late Herman Sims. She was a retired textile employee.
She was preceded in death by sister Martha Lynne Sims.
Surviving along with mother; son Richard Allen Goodman of Pamplico, S.C.; daughters Amanda Kay Goodman of Hartsville, S.C., Rochelle Violet and Erica Ramona Goodman both of Pamplico, S.C.; brothers Charles Herman Sims of Pageland, Bud Junior Sims of McBee, S.C. and Jerry Michael Sims of Patrick; sister Becky Ann Wright of Lumberton, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND - Marvin David ‘Pops’ Baron, 86, died Jan. 7, 2008. A graveside service was held Jan. 9 at Providence Baptist Church cemetery.
Baron, born in McAdoo, Pa., was a son of the late William and Mary Ruth Terlinsky Baron. He attended Penn State University and was a Union Truck Driver with A & P for 36 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Louis and Harry Baron; sisters Phyllis Peters and Lillian Belovin. Surviving are wife Peggie Harrill Baron; sons Roger (Linda) Byrd of Hagerstown, MD and Rusty (Lisa) Gaytko of Pageland; daughter Sandra (Colby) Bledsoe of Myersville, MD; sister Dorothy Williams of Glen Cove, NY; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Annie Ree McKay Chambers
PAGELAND - Annie Ree McKay Chambers, 60, died Jan. 7, 2008 at CMC-Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held Jan. 13 at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Chambers, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie McKay. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and attended Northeastern Technical College. She was an active member in the community and was always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone.
She was preceded in death by brothers Ray and Edward “Tom” McKay.
Surviving are sons Michael and Ricky (Sandy) Chambers; grandchildren Quintin, Bianca, and Kelley Chambers of Pageland; special friend James Young of Harrisburg, N.C.; brothers Gerald (Irene) Leake of Baltimore, MD, James (Doris) McKay, Roy (Mildred) McKay, Charles (Lessie) McKay and Billy McKay all of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Betty Adams and JoAnn (Lonnie) Chambers of Charlotte, N.C., Carrie (David) Smith of Clarksville, TN, Shelia (Boyd) Burnette of Monroe, N.C.
Smith Funeral Home, Wadesboro, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Billy Ralph Deese
LANCASTER,S.C. – Billy Ralph Deese, 76, died December 26, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center. A funeral was held December 29 at Grace Presbyterian Church with burial in Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, N.C.
Deese, born in Union County, was a son of the late Isom E. and Mamie Broome Deese. He was retired from Springs Industries. Surviving are wife Evelyn Laney Deese; daughters Pamela Wansek of San Francisco, CA and Janet Canipe of Hickory, N.C.; brother Jack Deese of Cary, N.C.; sister Mamie Lee Tomberlin of Monroe, N.C.; three grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1026 Grace Ave. Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or New Hearts Support Group for Cardiac Transplants, P.O. Box 3796, Gastonia, N.C. 28054.
Hartley Funeral Home, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
James Edward Louallen
PAGELAND - James Edward Louallen, 72, died Jan. 3, 2008 at CMC-Union. A funeral service was held Jan. 9 at Mt. Harmon Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Louallen, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Harold and Omie Clark Louallen. He was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church and Rocky Branch Masonic Lodge #240 for numerous years. He was employed by Sutton Funeral Home for many years.
He was preceded in death by wife of over 20 years Lily M. Louallen; son James Edward Louallen.
Surviving are children Kenneth (Roberta) and Barry (Diane) Louallen; daughters Elizabeth (Lamont) Allen, Frances (Lee) Louallen, Cathy (Johnnie) McCray all of Pageland and Carolyn (Jamie) Edwards of Monroe, N.C.; brother Harold Lee Louallen of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Alice Louallen of New York City and Ozie Blakeney of Pageland; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; many other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Katie Morgan Middleton
JEFFERSON - Katie Morgan Middleton died Jan. 7, 2008 at CMC-Union. A funeral service was held at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Middleton, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Bud and Mary Eliza Campbell Morgan. She was a graduate of Coker College and taught in Chesterfield and Lancaster County Schools. She was a life long member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she was active in various programs.
Surviving are son Michael Middleton of St. Augustine, Fla. and daughter Vana Middleton of Jefferson. Memorial can be sent to Chesterfield County Cancer Support, Pageland or to Macedonia Baptist Church building fund.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Frances Kay Sims
MCBEE - Frances Kay Sims, 44, died Jan. 7, 2008. A funeral service was held Jan. 10 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Smyrna Baptist Church cemetery, Pageland.
Sims, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of Willie Faye Mullis Sims and the late Herman Sims. She was a retired textile employee.
She was preceded in death by sister Martha Lynne Sims.
Surviving along with mother; son Richard Allen Goodman of Pamplico, S.C.; daughters Amanda Kay Goodman of Hartsville, S.C., Rochelle Violet and Erica Ramona Goodman both of Pamplico, S.C.; brothers Charles Herman Sims of Pageland, Bud Junior Sims of McBee, S.C. and Jerry Michael Sims of Patrick; sister Becky Ann Wright of Lumberton, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Jan. 8, 2008
Helen Jenkins ‘Sister’ Griggs
CHESTERFIELD - Helen Jenkins “Sister” Griggs, 86, died Dec. 31, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Jan. 2, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chesterfield cemetery.
Griggs, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late James Mark and Mary Ann Morgan Jenkins. She was a graduate of Wingate College, a former school teacher in Mt. Croghan and a homemaker. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert “Billy” Griggs; brothers John Wilson Jenkins, James Mark Jenkins, Jr., Carroll Jenkins and Wayne Adams.
Surviving are daughters Mary Elizabeth (Jerry) Smith of Ruby and Kim (Danny) Pearce of Chesterfield; son Mark Wayne (Lisa) Adams of Spartanburg, S.C.; grandsons Matthew (Faye) Smith, Daniel (Beth) Pearce both of Chesterfield, Darryl Pearce of Henderson, N.C. and Dylan Adams of Arkansas; sister Frances Jordan of Cheraw; number of special nieces and nephews and her special pet “Baby Girl.”
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293 Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, Adams Campus 212 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Lottie Bell Lowery Hough
CHESTERFIELD - Lottie Bell Lowery Hough, 64, died Dec. 22, 2007. A funeral was held Dec. 27 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Hough, was a daughter of the late John and Martha Diggs.
She was preceded in death by son Ricky Hough; brothers James Blue and Jerome Diggs and sister Debra Diggs.
Surviving are son Alvin (Santana); daughters Tina (Ricky), Regina and Priscilla (Avery) Lewis; grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers David (Michelle), Jerome, John R., James, John, Vernon (Geraldine), Jerry and Melvin; sisters Sylvia (Herbert), Yvonne, Gwendolyn, Terry and Margaret (James); aunts Mary Ella Myers and Estelle Blue. Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Daisey D. Lowery
PAGELAND – Daisey D. Lowery, 76, died Dec. 29, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Jan. 2, 2008 at Long Branch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, Jefferson.
Lowery, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late John Andrew and Lucy Mae Boone Melton. She was a homemaker and member of Faith Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by first husband Broadus James Donahue and son Bobby Joe Donahue.
Surviving are husband Wilson Lowery; daughter Shelby Donahue Baker of Cassatt, S.C.; brothers Chester and Harlan Melton both of Kershaw, S.C., and Harry Melton of Jefferson; sister Peggy Miles of Jefferson; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Valeria Reid McBride
Valeria Reid McBride, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007.
Born in Cheraw, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Lucille M. Reid. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. serving as a Sunday School Teacher and was a member of the Carrie Hatchell Sunday School Class. Mrs. McBride was a member of the Garden Club. She had served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She enjoyed tennis, swimming, gardening, fishing, sewing and crafts.
Surviving are her husband, Benjamin Floyd McBride of Cheraw, S.C., a son, Reid (Cheryl) McBride of Cheraw, S.C., a daughter, Martha (Bert) Dawkins of Surfside Beach, S.C., two grandchildren, Erin (Beau) Cannington of Gainesville, FL, Ashley (Noah) Holmes of Matthews, N.C. and a great-grandchild, Olivia Jane Holmes of Matthews, N.C.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, Dec. 31, 2007at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, S.C.
In lieu of flowers: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709-0293.
Lucy Rollings Parks
LANCASTER, S.C. – Lucy Rollings Parks, 69, died Dec. 26, 2007 at Springs Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held Dec. 29, 2007 at Lancaster Funeral Home with burial in New Haven Baptist Church cemetery.
Parks, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Julia Demby Rollings. She was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church and was retired from Springs Industries and Cuddy Farms of Marshville, N.C. She also had worked at Bojangles where she enjoyed meeting the guests.
She was preceded in death by brothers Jr. Mack Rollings, Ramsey Rollings, and Paul Rollings and sister Ruth Rushing.
Surviving are husband, Bobby Ray Parks; son Harold (Mary) Bailey of Lancaster, S.C.; daughter Anita (Steve) Langley of Lancaster, S.C.; stepson Bobby Ray (Brenda) Parks, Jr. of Pageland; stepdaughter Teresa (David) Martin of Pageland; brothers Hazel (Rita) Rollings of Lancaster, S.C., Clyde (Minnie Ruth) Rollings of Jefferson, and William “Bill” (Melita) Rollings of Jefferson; sister Ethel Rollings (Clark) Greene of Columbia, S.C.
Lancaster Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Thias Du Val Crawford Seegars
CHARLOTTE,N.C. - Thias Du Val Crawford Seegars, 40, died Dec. 22, 2007 in Negril, Jamaica. A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at Crossroad Baptist Church, Kershaw, S.C. with burial in Sandy Grove United Methodist Church cemetery, Jefferson.
Seegars, born in Greensboro, N.C., was the daughter of Hattie M. Crawford Bracey and the late Colell Crawford. She was a member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. where she served faithfully as an Usher and Young Adult Sunday School Teacher.
She attended school in Bethune, S.C. graduating as salutatorian in 1984. She attended the scholars program for high school seniors at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. She graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, N.C. in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She was employed by Bank of America as an independent contract software developer.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Alonzo and Zeola Crawford, L.D. and Ellen Mungo and child Yani.
Surviving are husband Eugene D Seegars; sons Tre’ and Kaci; mother; mother-in-law Shirley (Larry) Williams; father-in-law Eugene Seegars, Sr.,; brothers Marcos Emiliano (Annette) Bracey of Bethune, S.C. and Eric (Paula) Bracey of Camden, S.C.; sister Coletta LaShea Headen of Charlotte, N.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.
Flemming Funeral Home,Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Letha M. Thompson
Letha M. Thompson, 81, beloved mother grandmother and great-grandmother died Sunday Dec. 23, 2007.
Born in Chesterfield, S.C. (Zoar Community) she was a daughter of the late Miles T. and Maggie Irene Deese White. She attended Chesterfield County Schools. She was married for 55 years to the late Bennett Thompson. She was a faithful member of North Cheraw Baptist Church and the Belle Sunday School class for over 30 years. She retired from the textile industry to spend time traveling, gardening and designing handmade crafts. She enjoyed preparing superb meals and desserts for her family.
She is survived by six children: Geraldine (Jimmy C.) Winburn of Ringgold, GA, Eunice (Barry) Martin of Wilmington, N.C., Rock (Sarah Ann) Thompson of Cheraw, S.C., David E. Thompson of Cheraw, S.C., Charles (Carol) Thompson of Jackson, MI, Terri (Mike) Garrell of Cheraw, S.C. In addition to her loving children she leaves behind eleven grandchildren: Gerri Stancil, Patti Raines, Jeff Martin, Sondra Johnson, Adam Thompson, Miles Thompson, Ashley Thompson, Ben Thompson, Staci Thompson, Melissa Garwood and Brooke Rodgers. Letha was blessed with eight great-grandchildren. Also, she is survived by a sister Juliette Douglas of Cheraw, S.C.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above; also, six siblings, George White, Myrtle Hewitt, Claude White, Ollie Quick, Margaret Russ, and Bill White.
The family will receive friends 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, S.C.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at North Cheraw Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial to: North Cheraw Baptist Church, 101 Hartzell Ave., Cheraw, S.C. 29520.
Joen Brock Timney
PAGELAND - Joen Brock Timney, 90, died Dec. 27, 2007. A memorial service was held Jan. 12, 2008 at Cary Presbyterian Church, Cary, N.C. Timney, born in Akron, Ohio, was a daughter of the late Hazel and Charles Brock.
She was preceded in death by husband of 60 years Ronald Timney.
Surviving are sons Terrence (Delaine) Timney of Pageland and Thomas (Evie) Timney of Cary, N.C.; brother John Brock of Akron, OH; grandchildren Troy (Gina) of Pageland, Charles (Marie) of Norfolk, VA, Brian (Kendra) of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Sean of Raleigh, N.C.; nine great grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church First Step to Readiness Preschool, Pageland, S.C.
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
CHESTERFIELD - Helen Jenkins “Sister” Griggs, 86, died Dec. 31, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Jan. 2, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chesterfield cemetery.
Griggs, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late James Mark and Mary Ann Morgan Jenkins. She was a graduate of Wingate College, a former school teacher in Mt. Croghan and a homemaker. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert “Billy” Griggs; brothers John Wilson Jenkins, James Mark Jenkins, Jr., Carroll Jenkins and Wayne Adams.
Surviving are daughters Mary Elizabeth (Jerry) Smith of Ruby and Kim (Danny) Pearce of Chesterfield; son Mark Wayne (Lisa) Adams of Spartanburg, S.C.; grandsons Matthew (Faye) Smith, Daniel (Beth) Pearce both of Chesterfield, Darryl Pearce of Henderson, N.C. and Dylan Adams of Arkansas; sister Frances Jordan of Cheraw; number of special nieces and nephews and her special pet “Baby Girl.”
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293 Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, Adams Campus 212 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Lottie Bell Lowery Hough
CHESTERFIELD - Lottie Bell Lowery Hough, 64, died Dec. 22, 2007. A funeral was held Dec. 27 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Hough, was a daughter of the late John and Martha Diggs.
She was preceded in death by son Ricky Hough; brothers James Blue and Jerome Diggs and sister Debra Diggs.
Surviving are son Alvin (Santana); daughters Tina (Ricky), Regina and Priscilla (Avery) Lewis; grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers David (Michelle), Jerome, John R., James, John, Vernon (Geraldine), Jerry and Melvin; sisters Sylvia (Herbert), Yvonne, Gwendolyn, Terry and Margaret (James); aunts Mary Ella Myers and Estelle Blue. Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Daisey D. Lowery
PAGELAND – Daisey D. Lowery, 76, died Dec. 29, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Jan. 2, 2008 at Long Branch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, Jefferson.
Lowery, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late John Andrew and Lucy Mae Boone Melton. She was a homemaker and member of Faith Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by first husband Broadus James Donahue and son Bobby Joe Donahue.
Surviving are husband Wilson Lowery; daughter Shelby Donahue Baker of Cassatt, S.C.; brothers Chester and Harlan Melton both of Kershaw, S.C., and Harry Melton of Jefferson; sister Peggy Miles of Jefferson; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Valeria Reid McBride
Valeria Reid McBride, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007.
Born in Cheraw, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Lucille M. Reid. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. serving as a Sunday School Teacher and was a member of the Carrie Hatchell Sunday School Class. Mrs. McBride was a member of the Garden Club. She had served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She enjoyed tennis, swimming, gardening, fishing, sewing and crafts.
Surviving are her husband, Benjamin Floyd McBride of Cheraw, S.C., a son, Reid (Cheryl) McBride of Cheraw, S.C., a daughter, Martha (Bert) Dawkins of Surfside Beach, S.C., two grandchildren, Erin (Beau) Cannington of Gainesville, FL, Ashley (Noah) Holmes of Matthews, N.C. and a great-grandchild, Olivia Jane Holmes of Matthews, N.C.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, Dec. 31, 2007at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, S.C.
In lieu of flowers: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709-0293.
Lucy Rollings Parks
LANCASTER, S.C. – Lucy Rollings Parks, 69, died Dec. 26, 2007 at Springs Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held Dec. 29, 2007 at Lancaster Funeral Home with burial in New Haven Baptist Church cemetery.
Parks, born in Jefferson, was a daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Julia Demby Rollings. She was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church and was retired from Springs Industries and Cuddy Farms of Marshville, N.C. She also had worked at Bojangles where she enjoyed meeting the guests.
She was preceded in death by brothers Jr. Mack Rollings, Ramsey Rollings, and Paul Rollings and sister Ruth Rushing.
Surviving are husband, Bobby Ray Parks; son Harold (Mary) Bailey of Lancaster, S.C.; daughter Anita (Steve) Langley of Lancaster, S.C.; stepson Bobby Ray (Brenda) Parks, Jr. of Pageland; stepdaughter Teresa (David) Martin of Pageland; brothers Hazel (Rita) Rollings of Lancaster, S.C., Clyde (Minnie Ruth) Rollings of Jefferson, and William “Bill” (Melita) Rollings of Jefferson; sister Ethel Rollings (Clark) Greene of Columbia, S.C.
Lancaster Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Thias Du Val Crawford Seegars
CHARLOTTE,N.C. - Thias Du Val Crawford Seegars, 40, died Dec. 22, 2007 in Negril, Jamaica. A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at Crossroad Baptist Church, Kershaw, S.C. with burial in Sandy Grove United Methodist Church cemetery, Jefferson.
Seegars, born in Greensboro, N.C., was the daughter of Hattie M. Crawford Bracey and the late Colell Crawford. She was a member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. where she served faithfully as an Usher and Young Adult Sunday School Teacher.
She attended school in Bethune, S.C. graduating as salutatorian in 1984. She attended the scholars program for high school seniors at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. She graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, N.C. in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She was employed by Bank of America as an independent contract software developer.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Alonzo and Zeola Crawford, L.D. and Ellen Mungo and child Yani.
Surviving are husband Eugene D Seegars; sons Tre’ and Kaci; mother; mother-in-law Shirley (Larry) Williams; father-in-law Eugene Seegars, Sr.,; brothers Marcos Emiliano (Annette) Bracey of Bethune, S.C. and Eric (Paula) Bracey of Camden, S.C.; sister Coletta LaShea Headen of Charlotte, N.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.
Flemming Funeral Home,Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Letha M. Thompson
Letha M. Thompson, 81, beloved mother grandmother and great-grandmother died Sunday Dec. 23, 2007.
Born in Chesterfield, S.C. (Zoar Community) she was a daughter of the late Miles T. and Maggie Irene Deese White. She attended Chesterfield County Schools. She was married for 55 years to the late Bennett Thompson. She was a faithful member of North Cheraw Baptist Church and the Belle Sunday School class for over 30 years. She retired from the textile industry to spend time traveling, gardening and designing handmade crafts. She enjoyed preparing superb meals and desserts for her family.
She is survived by six children: Geraldine (Jimmy C.) Winburn of Ringgold, GA, Eunice (Barry) Martin of Wilmington, N.C., Rock (Sarah Ann) Thompson of Cheraw, S.C., David E. Thompson of Cheraw, S.C., Charles (Carol) Thompson of Jackson, MI, Terri (Mike) Garrell of Cheraw, S.C. In addition to her loving children she leaves behind eleven grandchildren: Gerri Stancil, Patti Raines, Jeff Martin, Sondra Johnson, Adam Thompson, Miles Thompson, Ashley Thompson, Ben Thompson, Staci Thompson, Melissa Garwood and Brooke Rodgers. Letha was blessed with eight great-grandchildren. Also, she is survived by a sister Juliette Douglas of Cheraw, S.C.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above; also, six siblings, George White, Myrtle Hewitt, Claude White, Ollie Quick, Margaret Russ, and Bill White.
The family will receive friends 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, S.C.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at North Cheraw Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial to: North Cheraw Baptist Church, 101 Hartzell Ave., Cheraw, S.C. 29520.
Joen Brock Timney
PAGELAND - Joen Brock Timney, 90, died Dec. 27, 2007. A memorial service was held Jan. 12, 2008 at Cary Presbyterian Church, Cary, N.C. Timney, born in Akron, Ohio, was a daughter of the late Hazel and Charles Brock.
She was preceded in death by husband of 60 years Ronald Timney.
Surviving are sons Terrence (Delaine) Timney of Pageland and Thomas (Evie) Timney of Cary, N.C.; brother John Brock of Akron, OH; grandchildren Troy (Gina) of Pageland, Charles (Marie) of Norfolk, VA, Brian (Kendra) of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Sean of Raleigh, N.C.; nine great grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church First Step to Readiness Preschool, Pageland, S.C.
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
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Betty Cook Bridges
CHERAW – Betty Cook Bridges, 67, died Dec. 26, 2007 at her home. A graveside service was held Dec. 29 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Bridges, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of the late Claude Lee and Elease B. Cook. She was a retired shift supervisor with Carolina Packaging.
She was preceded in death by husband, Odis Claudelle Bridges.
Surviving are sons David (Joye) Bridges of Chesterfield and Roger (Millie) Bridges of Niceville, FL; daughters Debbie Bridges of Cheraw and Tammie (J’Tem) Bush of Greenville, S.C.; brother Pete (Joyce) Cook of Wadesboro, N.C.; sisters Joyce (Mike) Alexander of Charlotte, N.C., Maxine Roberts of Mt. Gilead, N.C., Bobbie (Willie) Stevens and Brenda Johnson bothof Wadesboro, N.C., Christine (Jerry) Thompson of Mt. Gilead, N.C. and Doris Marsh of Ludowici, Ga.; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Barbara Bush Samuels
PAGELAND - Barbara Bush Samuels, 64, died Dec. 14, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 20 at Salem United Methodist Church with burial in church cemetery. Samuels, born in Pageland, was a daughter of the late Aaron
Lon and Alithea Edgeworth. She was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County and later received her doctorate degree in Evangelism from the Lamp-Light International Bible Seminary. She enjoyed gospel singing and was the lead singer of The Samuel Gospel Singers.
She was preceded in death by first husband Jake Bush, Jr. and daughter Kimberly Dawn Bush.
Surviving are husband Rev. Cleveland “Jack” Samuels of Maryland; daughters Donna (Armando) Rodriquez, Deene (William) Bush both of Pageland, Robin (Rev. Tim) Burch of N. Augusta, S.C.; sons Rodney (Angie) Bush of Monroe, N.C., Tyrone Bush of Pageland, Lance and Keith Bush of Maryland, and Eldred (Sonya) Mungo of Pageland; brother T.J. Massey of Statesville, N.C.; sister Eloise (Robert) Dunlap; 10 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Olivia ‘Cooter’ Smith Shaw
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Olivia “Cooter” Smith Shaw, 90, died Dec. 23, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 26 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shiloh United Methodist Church cemetery.
Shaw, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late William George and Mary Redfearn Eddins. She was a long time member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by first husband Jesse Lee Smith and then Fred Shaw; sons William G. “Bill” Smith and Thomas “Jack” Smith; granddaughter Cindy M. Koon. Surviving are daughters Sara (Sonny) Koon of Chapin, S.C. and Lynda George of White Rock, S.C.; granddaughters Wendy (James) Weaks of Hillsborough, N.C., Mindy Koon of Chapin, S.C. and Jennifer Weaver of Cheraw; grandsons Howard (Connie) Smith of Blythewood, S.C., Eric Smith of Hartsville, S.C. and Marion (Steffany) Smith of Galax, VA; 10 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 E. Main St., Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Doziene Griggs Lisenby Waldrop
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Doziene Griggs Lisenby Waldrop,died Dec. 22, 2007 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. A funeral service was held Dec. 24 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Chesterfield, with burial in the church cemetery.
Waldrop, born in Ruby, was a daughter of the late John A. and Martha Rilla Moore Griggs. She was a member of the 4th I D Women’s League and a member of the Oriental Shriner’s Women Auxiliary. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by first husband David Lisenby,Sr. and then to Thomas Waldrop; stepson Randy Waldrop; infant daughter; 11 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are son David (Danya) Lisenby of Chesterfield; daughters Jane (Larry) Harrison and Ann Morgan both of Greensboro, N.C.; stepson Tab (Denise) Waldrop of Kernersville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be sent to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29606; 4th I D Scholarship Fund or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
CHERAW – Betty Cook Bridges, 67, died Dec. 26, 2007 at her home. A graveside service was held Dec. 29 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Bridges, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of the late Claude Lee and Elease B. Cook. She was a retired shift supervisor with Carolina Packaging.
She was preceded in death by husband, Odis Claudelle Bridges.
Surviving are sons David (Joye) Bridges of Chesterfield and Roger (Millie) Bridges of Niceville, FL; daughters Debbie Bridges of Cheraw and Tammie (J’Tem) Bush of Greenville, S.C.; brother Pete (Joyce) Cook of Wadesboro, N.C.; sisters Joyce (Mike) Alexander of Charlotte, N.C., Maxine Roberts of Mt. Gilead, N.C., Bobbie (Willie) Stevens and Brenda Johnson bothof Wadesboro, N.C., Christine (Jerry) Thompson of Mt. Gilead, N.C. and Doris Marsh of Ludowici, Ga.; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Barbara Bush Samuels
PAGELAND - Barbara Bush Samuels, 64, died Dec. 14, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 20 at Salem United Methodist Church with burial in church cemetery. Samuels, born in Pageland, was a daughter of the late Aaron
Lon and Alithea Edgeworth. She was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County and later received her doctorate degree in Evangelism from the Lamp-Light International Bible Seminary. She enjoyed gospel singing and was the lead singer of The Samuel Gospel Singers.
She was preceded in death by first husband Jake Bush, Jr. and daughter Kimberly Dawn Bush.
Surviving are husband Rev. Cleveland “Jack” Samuels of Maryland; daughters Donna (Armando) Rodriquez, Deene (William) Bush both of Pageland, Robin (Rev. Tim) Burch of N. Augusta, S.C.; sons Rodney (Angie) Bush of Monroe, N.C., Tyrone Bush of Pageland, Lance and Keith Bush of Maryland, and Eldred (Sonya) Mungo of Pageland; brother T.J. Massey of Statesville, N.C.; sister Eloise (Robert) Dunlap; 10 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Olivia ‘Cooter’ Smith Shaw
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Olivia “Cooter” Smith Shaw, 90, died Dec. 23, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 26 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shiloh United Methodist Church cemetery.
Shaw, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late William George and Mary Redfearn Eddins. She was a long time member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by first husband Jesse Lee Smith and then Fred Shaw; sons William G. “Bill” Smith and Thomas “Jack” Smith; granddaughter Cindy M. Koon. Surviving are daughters Sara (Sonny) Koon of Chapin, S.C. and Lynda George of White Rock, S.C.; granddaughters Wendy (James) Weaks of Hillsborough, N.C., Mindy Koon of Chapin, S.C. and Jennifer Weaver of Cheraw; grandsons Howard (Connie) Smith of Blythewood, S.C., Eric Smith of Hartsville, S.C. and Marion (Steffany) Smith of Galax, VA; 10 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 E. Main St., Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Doziene Griggs Lisenby Waldrop
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Doziene Griggs Lisenby Waldrop,died Dec. 22, 2007 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. A funeral service was held Dec. 24 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Chesterfield, with burial in the church cemetery.
Waldrop, born in Ruby, was a daughter of the late John A. and Martha Rilla Moore Griggs. She was a member of the 4th I D Women’s League and a member of the Oriental Shriner’s Women Auxiliary. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by first husband David Lisenby,Sr. and then to Thomas Waldrop; stepson Randy Waldrop; infant daughter; 11 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are son David (Danya) Lisenby of Chesterfield; daughters Jane (Larry) Harrison and Ann Morgan both of Greensboro, N.C.; stepson Tab (Denise) Waldrop of Kernersville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be sent to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29606; 4th I D Scholarship Fund or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
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