Doris C. Courtney
PAGELAND - Doris C. Courtney, 62 died May 25, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held on May 29, 2008 at High Point Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Courtney, born in Jefferson, S.C., the daughter of the late Samuel and Inez (Plyler) Crook. She was a homemaker. She attended High Point Baptist Church in Pageland. She was predeceased by her husband, Emory Courtney in 2000.
Surviving are: sons, Bryan Courtney and Larry Courtney both of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Julie Courtney also of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers, Cull Crook and James Crook both of Jefferson, S.C. and Samuel Crook of Lancaster, S.C.; a sister, Lois Miller of Greenville, S.C.; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Courtney of Charlotte, N.C.
Robert Hendrickson
CHESTERFIELD - Robert Hendrickson, 85 died May 29, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Hendrickson born, in Princeton, New Jersey, a son of the late Fred Carroll Hendrickson and Anna Gonnermann Hendrickson. He was am graduate of Windham High School and Reppert School of Auctioneering. Hendrickson was a retired auctioneer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Hendrickson.
Surviving are: Wife of 54 years, Anne Hendrickson of the home; daughters, Linda Hendrickson, Barbara Hendrickson, and Donna Hendrickson, all of the home; also several nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Clara Lee Quick Hudson
CHERAW - Clara Lee Quick Hudson, 89 died May 23, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 25, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Hudson born, in Bennettsville a daughter of the late Solomon Ady and Maggie Brown Quick. She was a homemaker. Hudson was married to the late James Burl Hudson.
Surviving are: daughter, Ruth H. Bennett of Cheraw; son-in-law, Bobby Bennett, Sr. of Cheraw; sister, Lucille Skipper of Wadesboro, N.C.; grandchildren: Mary Knight of Cheraw, and Bobby (Sandra) Bennett, Jr. of Chesterfield; great- grandchildren, Elizabeth (Brent) English, Michael (Jamie) Bennett, Christopher Bennett and Christy Bennett; also two great-great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
James Eric ‘Chuck’ Lowery
PAGELAND — James Eric “Chuck” Lowery, 47, died May 21, 2008. Funeral services were held May 25 at Salem United Methodist Church in Pageland. Chuck was born May 11, 1961 to Verla Edgeworth Lowery and the late James Albert Lowery in Chesterfield County, S.C. Under the influence of a Christian home, Chuck attended Oro United Methodist Church, Salem United Methodist Church, and Oak Hill Baptist Church. He attended the Chesterfield County public school system. He was employed by J&J Farms Trucking Company in Pageland, S.C. Survivors include three daughters, Erica Nicholson, Isha (Corey) Young both of Charlotte, N.C. and Marissa Ganson of Monroe, N.C.; his mother, Verla E. Lowery, Pageland; two brothers, Albert Lowery Jr., Pageland, and Levoid Ratliff, Charlotte, N.C.; five sisters, Shirley Reardon, Pageland, Phyllis (Lewis) Simpson, Matthews, N.C., Glaris Miller, Monroe, N.C., Jona (Eddie) Hamilton, Pageland, S.C. and Peggy Watkins, Bowie, M.D.; two uncles, Jimmie Lowery, Newark, N.J. and M.V. Blakeney, Pageland; four aunts, Betty Flowers, Patricia Flowers, Lois Lowery, and Roberta Lowery all of Newark, N.J.; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and numerous caring friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Lowery Gill.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Julius Boyd ‘J.B.’ Lowery Jr.
LILESVILLE, N.C. — Julius Boyd “J.B.” Lowery Jr., 84, died Sun. May 25, 2008. Funeral services were held May 29 at Long Pine United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Herron and Rev. Chuck Marbry officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Lowery was born in Anson County on Jan. 13, 1924, a son of the late Lila Dutton and Julius Boyd Lowery. He was retired from the US Army and a lifetime member of Long Pine Church.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marie D. Lowery of the home; six brothers, Albert Lowery of Pageland, S.C., Harold Lowery of Charlotte, N.C., Lex Lowery of Emporia, Va., Danny Lowery of Roanoke Rapids, Bryce Lowery and Everette Lowery both of Rockwell; a sister, Frances Trainer of Prince George, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Long Pine United Methodist Church, c/o Gail Preslar, 8472 Hwy. 109 South, Wadesboro, N.C. 28170.
Leavitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Ruben Marshall
CHESTERFIELD — James Ruben Marshall, 68, died May 22, 2008 at his home in Chesterfield, S.C. after an extended illness. Funeral services were held May 26 at Ramah Grove Baptist Church in McFarlan, N.C. with Pastor Eric Edwards officiating.
Affectionately known as “Ruby,” Marshall was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Anson County, to the late Robert L. Marshall and Winnie Royal Marshall. He was an agriculturalist for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Robert and Lee Boyd.
Survivors include two sons, James Robert (Priscilla) of Kannapolis, N.C. and Jonathon of Cheraw, S.C.; two daughters, Eunees Marie McCoy (Bernard) of Wadesboro, N.C. and Brenda Diane Taylor (Rayford) of Hamlet, N.C.; his mother, Winnie Lee of Chesterfield, S.C.; two brothers, Sherman Marshall of High Point, N.C. and Albert Marhsall (Lillie) of Cheraw; three sisters, Nausia Ledbetter (Jimmy) of High Point, N.C., Carolyn McMillon (James) of Cheraw, and Shirleen Diggs (Claude) of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Nicole, Mya, and Brenre’; three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, six aunts, four uncles, a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends; and a close and special friend, Virginia Anne Brown and her children and grandchildren, Terry, Anthony, Sandra (Da’jon, Daisia, Diamond, and Jaysia), and Shay (Dalvin and Keyosha).
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie W. Moree
PAGELAND — Ronnie W. Moree, 61, died May 29, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held June 1, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the residence with Rev. Gerald Rivers presiding.
Moree born, on April 17, 1947 in Pageland, S.C., the son of the late Walter and Janie (Plyler) Moree.
Surviving are: his wife, Claudette (Davis) Moree of Pageland; sons and daughters-in-law, Marty and Liesl Moree of Monroe, N.C., David and Marie Moree and Justin Moree both of Pageland; daughters, Kristy Mendez and Kelly Moree both of Pageland; brothers, Troy Moree of Fort Mill, S.C. and Carroll Moree of Pageland; sisters, Judy Yarborough and Ruth Myers both of Pageland, and Ollie Hudson of Buford, S.C.; grandchildren, Megan Moree, Jesse Moree, Brittany Moree, Amber Moree and Starr Mendez; and great grandson Brandon Lee Walter Moree.
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Melba Rivers Brock
CHESTERFIELD — Melba Rivers Brock, 78 died May 20, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 22, 2008 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial in Church. Mrs. Brock, born Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers and the late John Weldon Rivers. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High and retired as office manager with Chesterfield Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Brock was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW, the Ladies Bible Class, and served as former Trustee, and MYF Counselor. Melba was married to the late John Henry Brock and was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Lou Davis.
Surviving are: sons, John H. (Becky) Brock, Jr. and Bill (Nancy) Brock both of Chesterfield; daughters, Rachel B. Jeffcoat of Chesterfield, Luann B. (Rick) Sellers of Mt. Pleasant, and Martha Kay (Barry) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; mother, Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers of Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren, Melissa (Lance) Abernathy, Jamie (Tina) Privette, Leslie (Burt) Huggins, Lauren Clark, Dan (Amanda) Atkinson, Mandy Atkinson, Pamela D. Brock, SSgt. Jonathan A. Brock, English Brock, and Eliza Brock; also 9 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Nelson Rivers, Reverend Lindsey Rivers, and J. W. Rivers all of Chesterfield; special caregiver, Sarah W. Hennessy of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, Shiloh United Methodist Church “Building Fund” c/o Judy Oliver 203 East Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, or Lupus Foundation of America Inc. P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, Maryland 21263-1047.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jessie ‘Dick’ Dixon
PATRICK - Jessie “Dick” Dixon, 67, died May 21, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 24, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Palmetto Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dixon born, in Darlington, S.C. a son of the late Brock and Idell Hicks Dixon. He was a retired carpenter and Air Force veteran. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Winery Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harvey L. “Hob” Dixon and Anglish Dixon.
Surviving are: Companion of 15 years, Caroline O’Neal; sons, Randy L. (Glenda) Dixon of Patrick, Jessie “Gene” (Judy) Dixon, and Richard “Cotton” (Penny) Dixon both of Chesterfield; daughters, Missy Shaw and Ricky Griggs of Cheraw, and Rachel Medford of Patrick; brother, Elijah (Doris) Dixon of Chesterfield; sisters, Rachel Yarborough of McBee, Patricia Rogers of Chesapeake, VA, Ann (Max) McCormick of Cheraw, and Becky Ann (Frank) Hayden of Suffolk, VA; also eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Nelson Gardner
Chesterfield — William Nelson Gardner, age 74, died May 21, 2008. Services were held May 24 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Gardner was born October 13, 1933 in Chesterfield, a son of the late Lawrence Nelson and Sarah Frances Hunter Gardner. He was a retired Industrial Pipe Fitter. Gardner was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed flea markets and auctions. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Gardner, a brother, Coyt Gardner, 2 sisters, Lillian Rayfield and Jean Davis.
Surviving are wife Kay Clanton Gardner of the home, sons: Nelson (Kathy) Gardner of Seneca, S.C., Rev. Jeff (Teresa) Gardner of Hartsville, S.C., Jerry Gardner of Walhalla, S.C., Scott (Allison) Gardner of Chesterfield, S.C., Chris (Liberti) Gardner of Ruby, S.C. and David Hair of Ruby, 1 Daughter: Sharon (Mike) Kimrey of Cheraw, brother Frankie (Donna) Gardner, of Hartsville, sister: Alice (Wes) Spindler, of Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law Dicky Davis, of Chesterfield, 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Mary Steen Melton
CHERAW — Mary Steen Melton, 85, died Monday, May 19, 2008. Born in Bennettsville, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Hope and Minnie Roscoe Steen. She was the widow of Robert C. Melton. She was a member of Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Fishing, Gardening and Bible Study.
Surviving are her sons, Robert E. Melton, James Michael Melton, Richard L. Melton all of Cheraw, S.C., a daughter, Mary Ann (Kenny) Bradshaw of Hartsville, S.C., sisters, Marcella Keith of Spartanburg, S.C., Martha Melton and Frances Reynolds both of Cheraw, S.C., Margaret Chavis and Lillian Pope both of Bennettsville, S.C., 6 Grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family received friends 5 to 7 p.m. May 21 at Kiser Funeral Home, in Cheraw.
A funeral service was held 2 p.m. May 22 at Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
George N. Wallace Jr.
PAGELAND — George N. Wallace Jr., 69, died May 17, 2008, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Chesterfield County. A funeral service was held May 19, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Wallace was born in Union County to George N. Wallace Sr. and Gladys Wensil Wallace Knight. He retired from Textrol Industries where he was a Supervisor and Machinist for many years. He was an active member of Wolf Pond Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher and was involved in many church activities.
Surviving are: wife of 50 years, Martha Wallace of Pageland; sons, Eddie (Patricia) Wallace, Timothy (Lydia) Wallace and Jeffrey Wallace; brothers, Henry (Dorothy) Wallace of Evansville, Ind, Lee (Diane) Wallace of Pageland, Robert (Sylvia) Wallace of Falfurris, Tex, John (Debbie) Wallace of Central Point, Ore., Gene (Jenny) Wallace, Lewis (Susan) Wallace, Harry Wallace, and Marvin (Debbie) Wallace all of Monroe; grandchildren, Brandon (Allison) Wallace, Joshua and Nicholas Wallace all of Marshville, Drew and Mallory Wallace, Mitchell, Johnathon, and Bethany Wallace all of Pageland; and great- grandchildren, Cameron, Dylan, Rylea and Kaylin Wallace.
Memorials may be made to the Wolf Pond Baptist Church Activity Building Fund, 78 Wolf Pond Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or to the Disaster Relief Team C/O Chesterfield Baptist Association, Ruby, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CHESTERFIELD — Melba Rivers Brock, 78 died May 20, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 22, 2008 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial in Church. Mrs. Brock, born Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers and the late John Weldon Rivers. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High and retired as office manager with Chesterfield Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Brock was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW, the Ladies Bible Class, and served as former Trustee, and MYF Counselor. Melba was married to the late John Henry Brock and was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Lou Davis.
Surviving are: sons, John H. (Becky) Brock, Jr. and Bill (Nancy) Brock both of Chesterfield; daughters, Rachel B. Jeffcoat of Chesterfield, Luann B. (Rick) Sellers of Mt. Pleasant, and Martha Kay (Barry) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; mother, Mattie Lua Gardner Rivers of Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren, Melissa (Lance) Abernathy, Jamie (Tina) Privette, Leslie (Burt) Huggins, Lauren Clark, Dan (Amanda) Atkinson, Mandy Atkinson, Pamela D. Brock, SSgt. Jonathan A. Brock, English Brock, and Eliza Brock; also 9 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Nelson Rivers, Reverend Lindsey Rivers, and J. W. Rivers all of Chesterfield; special caregiver, Sarah W. Hennessy of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, Shiloh United Methodist Church “Building Fund” c/o Judy Oliver 203 East Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709, or Lupus Foundation of America Inc. P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, Maryland 21263-1047.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jessie ‘Dick’ Dixon
PATRICK - Jessie “Dick” Dixon, 67, died May 21, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 24, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Palmetto Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dixon born, in Darlington, S.C. a son of the late Brock and Idell Hicks Dixon. He was a retired carpenter and Air Force veteran. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Winery Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harvey L. “Hob” Dixon and Anglish Dixon.
Surviving are: Companion of 15 years, Caroline O’Neal; sons, Randy L. (Glenda) Dixon of Patrick, Jessie “Gene” (Judy) Dixon, and Richard “Cotton” (Penny) Dixon both of Chesterfield; daughters, Missy Shaw and Ricky Griggs of Cheraw, and Rachel Medford of Patrick; brother, Elijah (Doris) Dixon of Chesterfield; sisters, Rachel Yarborough of McBee, Patricia Rogers of Chesapeake, VA, Ann (Max) McCormick of Cheraw, and Becky Ann (Frank) Hayden of Suffolk, VA; also eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Nelson Gardner
Chesterfield — William Nelson Gardner, age 74, died May 21, 2008. Services were held May 24 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Gardner was born October 13, 1933 in Chesterfield, a son of the late Lawrence Nelson and Sarah Frances Hunter Gardner. He was a retired Industrial Pipe Fitter. Gardner was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed flea markets and auctions. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Gardner, a brother, Coyt Gardner, 2 sisters, Lillian Rayfield and Jean Davis.
Surviving are wife Kay Clanton Gardner of the home, sons: Nelson (Kathy) Gardner of Seneca, S.C., Rev. Jeff (Teresa) Gardner of Hartsville, S.C., Jerry Gardner of Walhalla, S.C., Scott (Allison) Gardner of Chesterfield, S.C., Chris (Liberti) Gardner of Ruby, S.C. and David Hair of Ruby, 1 Daughter: Sharon (Mike) Kimrey of Cheraw, brother Frankie (Donna) Gardner, of Hartsville, sister: Alice (Wes) Spindler, of Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law Dicky Davis, of Chesterfield, 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Mary Steen Melton
CHERAW — Mary Steen Melton, 85, died Monday, May 19, 2008. Born in Bennettsville, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Hope and Minnie Roscoe Steen. She was the widow of Robert C. Melton. She was a member of Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Fishing, Gardening and Bible Study.
Surviving are her sons, Robert E. Melton, James Michael Melton, Richard L. Melton all of Cheraw, S.C., a daughter, Mary Ann (Kenny) Bradshaw of Hartsville, S.C., sisters, Marcella Keith of Spartanburg, S.C., Martha Melton and Frances Reynolds both of Cheraw, S.C., Margaret Chavis and Lillian Pope both of Bennettsville, S.C., 6 Grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family received friends 5 to 7 p.m. May 21 at Kiser Funeral Home, in Cheraw.
A funeral service was held 2 p.m. May 22 at Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
George N. Wallace Jr.
PAGELAND — George N. Wallace Jr., 69, died May 17, 2008, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Chesterfield County. A funeral service was held May 19, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Wallace was born in Union County to George N. Wallace Sr. and Gladys Wensil Wallace Knight. He retired from Textrol Industries where he was a Supervisor and Machinist for many years. He was an active member of Wolf Pond Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher and was involved in many church activities.
Surviving are: wife of 50 years, Martha Wallace of Pageland; sons, Eddie (Patricia) Wallace, Timothy (Lydia) Wallace and Jeffrey Wallace; brothers, Henry (Dorothy) Wallace of Evansville, Ind, Lee (Diane) Wallace of Pageland, Robert (Sylvia) Wallace of Falfurris, Tex, John (Debbie) Wallace of Central Point, Ore., Gene (Jenny) Wallace, Lewis (Susan) Wallace, Harry Wallace, and Marvin (Debbie) Wallace all of Monroe; grandchildren, Brandon (Allison) Wallace, Joshua and Nicholas Wallace all of Marshville, Drew and Mallory Wallace, Mitchell, Johnathon, and Bethany Wallace all of Pageland; and great- grandchildren, Cameron, Dylan, Rylea and Kaylin Wallace.
Memorials may be made to the Wolf Pond Baptist Church Activity Building Fund, 78 Wolf Pond Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or to the Disaster Relief Team C/O Chesterfield Baptist Association, Ruby, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
May 20, 2007
Jesse Edward ‘Big Bug’ Edgeworth Jr.
Jesse Edward “Big Bug” Edgeworth Jr., 50, died May 6, 2008 in Rockingham, N.C. A funeral services was held May 12 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Pageland.
He was the son of Jesse Edgeworth Sr. and the late Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and was born Nov. 10, 1957 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Jesse was educated in the public schools of Pageland, S.C. and at a young age started helping his uncle in the carpet installation business. This trade was his chosen profession and he loved it dearly. Jesse was a very generous and lovable person and was known for his humor and kindness. He attended Pentecostal Assemble Holiness Church in Cheraw, S.C. where he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and brother, Rodney J. Edgeworth.
Survivors include wife Beverly, of Cheraw; daughters, Taketa “Brandi” Davis (Va Quadis), ALezia “Lacy” Edgeworth, Kimbely Edgeworth, all of Charlotte, N.C.; step-son, Ronnie Lane (Vanessa) of Salisbury, N.C.; step-daughters, Tushina Clark of Charlotte, N.C., Angie Lane (Richard) of Cheraw, S.C. and Jannetta Peterkin (Barry) of Wallace, S.C.; his father, Jesse E. Edgeworth, Sr. of Pageland; four brothers, John Edward “Mickey” Clyburn (Robin), Reggie Blakeney, Brain Edgeworth, and Ryan Edgeworth; two sisters, Sherry Wright (Don) of Jefferson, and Stephine Edgeworth of Pageland; mother-in-law, Jorretta Ballard of Cheraw; one brother-in-law, Richard James Howard of Cheraw; five sisters-in-law, Nezzie Chapman (William), Josephine Jackson, Marilyn Griggs, Gracie Johnson, and Kathy Burns (Tommy) all of Cheraw; a very special cousin, Tony Funderburk of Monroe, N.C. who was raised in the home; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great-grandchild; two uncles, one aunt, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Henry L. Gulledge
RUBY — Henry L. Gulledge, 83, died May 6, 2008. Services were held May 8 at Ruby Baptist Church with interm
Gulledge was born Nov. 18, 1924 in Ruby, a son of the late James Arthur and Rosa Lee James Gulledge. He retired after 24 years as owner of The Country Store in Ruby, S.C. Gulledge was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was a member of the Mt. Croghan-Ruby American Legion Post 134. He was a faithful member of Ruby Baptist Church. Henry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking and helping his friends.
He was preceded in death by sisters Frances “Polly” Payne and Nancy Gulledge.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years Juanita King Gulledge of the home, sisters Crystal Faile of Fort Lawn, S.C. and Bessie (Bronze) Rorie of Pageland, and a number of nieces and nephews including Beth and Henry Suggs and their children Bryce and Alex.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or, Ruby Baptist Church, P.O. 5, Ruby, S.C. 29741. Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Edell Johnson
MCBEE - Edell Jones Johnson, 93, widow of Glenn Johnson, died May 11, 2008. Funeral services were held May 13 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Homer Hinson and Danny Holley officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield County, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Emma Steen Jones. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Society.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Alvin and Anne Johnson of Hartsville, S.C., Michael Glenn and Debbie Johnson of Hartsville, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia Ann and Jerry Holley of McBee, S.C.; sister, Eloise Bullard of Hartsville, S.C.; grandchildren (spouse), Jerry D. “Punk” Holley Jr., Ronald (Debra) Holley, Danny C. (Naomi) Holley, William Johnson, Greg (Greta) Johnson, Lori Anne (Shon) Rivers, Michael (Brandi) Johnson Jr.; 9 great-grandchildren.
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville was in charge of services.
Curtis McLain
PATRICK- Curtis McLain, 77, died May 15, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 18, 2008 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McLain was born September 7, 1930 in Chesterfield County a son of the late Mason Lee and Katie Gulledge McLain. He was a retired employee of Delta Mills with 47 years of service and a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church. Curtis was married to the late Genevieve Gainey McLain and was also preceded in death by his daughter Glenda McLain.
Surviving are: son, Thomas McLain, Jr. of Patrick; grandchildren, Katie Michelle McLain and fiancé Billy Crawford of Cheraw, and Joshua McLain and fiancée Megan Zearfoss of Patrick; sister, Dorothy Shaw of Patrick; special niece, Shelby (Tommy) Bailey of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Ann Briggman Smith
BENNETTSVILLE — Shirley Ann Briggman Smith, 74, died May 14, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 16, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, with burial
in the Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville, S.C.
Smith born, in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Charles and Thelma Edwins Briggman. She was a retired private duty caregiver. Smith was married to the late Fredrick Leon Smith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Myers.
Surviving are: sons, Charles Eugene “Chuck” Smith of Cheraw, Samuel Dean “Sam” Smith and Michael Smith both of Bennettsville; daughters, Donna S. (Randy) Wallace of Bennettsville, Rebecca S. (Walter) Arnette of Dillon, S.C., Dee S. (Ted) Rodgers of Rockingham, N.C., and Ellen Smith of Bennettsville; brothers, Charles “Sonny” Briggman of Lexington, S.C., William “Bill” Briggman of Orangeburg, S.C., and Wesley Briggman of Stockton, CA; sister, Jacquline Townsend of North, S.C.; also 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jesse Edward “Big Bug” Edgeworth Jr., 50, died May 6, 2008 in Rockingham, N.C. A funeral services was held May 12 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Pageland.
He was the son of Jesse Edgeworth Sr. and the late Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and was born Nov. 10, 1957 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Jesse was educated in the public schools of Pageland, S.C. and at a young age started helping his uncle in the carpet installation business. This trade was his chosen profession and he loved it dearly. Jesse was a very generous and lovable person and was known for his humor and kindness. He attended Pentecostal Assemble Holiness Church in Cheraw, S.C. where he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annis Funderburk Edgeworth and brother, Rodney J. Edgeworth.
Survivors include wife Beverly, of Cheraw; daughters, Taketa “Brandi” Davis (Va Quadis), ALezia “Lacy” Edgeworth, Kimbely Edgeworth, all of Charlotte, N.C.; step-son, Ronnie Lane (Vanessa) of Salisbury, N.C.; step-daughters, Tushina Clark of Charlotte, N.C., Angie Lane (Richard) of Cheraw, S.C. and Jannetta Peterkin (Barry) of Wallace, S.C.; his father, Jesse E. Edgeworth, Sr. of Pageland; four brothers, John Edward “Mickey” Clyburn (Robin), Reggie Blakeney, Brain Edgeworth, and Ryan Edgeworth; two sisters, Sherry Wright (Don) of Jefferson, and Stephine Edgeworth of Pageland; mother-in-law, Jorretta Ballard of Cheraw; one brother-in-law, Richard James Howard of Cheraw; five sisters-in-law, Nezzie Chapman (William), Josephine Jackson, Marilyn Griggs, Gracie Johnson, and Kathy Burns (Tommy) all of Cheraw; a very special cousin, Tony Funderburk of Monroe, N.C. who was raised in the home; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great-grandchild; two uncles, one aunt, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Henry L. Gulledge
RUBY — Henry L. Gulledge, 83, died May 6, 2008. Services were held May 8 at Ruby Baptist Church with interm
Gulledge was born Nov. 18, 1924 in Ruby, a son of the late James Arthur and Rosa Lee James Gulledge. He retired after 24 years as owner of The Country Store in Ruby, S.C. Gulledge was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was a member of the Mt. Croghan-Ruby American Legion Post 134. He was a faithful member of Ruby Baptist Church. Henry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking and helping his friends.
He was preceded in death by sisters Frances “Polly” Payne and Nancy Gulledge.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years Juanita King Gulledge of the home, sisters Crystal Faile of Fort Lawn, S.C. and Bessie (Bronze) Rorie of Pageland, and a number of nieces and nephews including Beth and Henry Suggs and their children Bryce and Alex.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or, Ruby Baptist Church, P.O. 5, Ruby, S.C. 29741. Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Edell Johnson
MCBEE - Edell Jones Johnson, 93, widow of Glenn Johnson, died May 11, 2008. Funeral services were held May 13 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Homer Hinson and Danny Holley officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
Born in Chesterfield County, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Emma Steen Jones. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Society.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Alvin and Anne Johnson of Hartsville, S.C., Michael Glenn and Debbie Johnson of Hartsville, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia Ann and Jerry Holley of McBee, S.C.; sister, Eloise Bullard of Hartsville, S.C.; grandchildren (spouse), Jerry D. “Punk” Holley Jr., Ronald (Debra) Holley, Danny C. (Naomi) Holley, William Johnson, Greg (Greta) Johnson, Lori Anne (Shon) Rivers, Michael (Brandi) Johnson Jr.; 9 great-grandchildren.
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville was in charge of services.
Curtis McLain
PATRICK- Curtis McLain, 77, died May 15, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 18, 2008 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McLain was born September 7, 1930 in Chesterfield County a son of the late Mason Lee and Katie Gulledge McLain. He was a retired employee of Delta Mills with 47 years of service and a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church. Curtis was married to the late Genevieve Gainey McLain and was also preceded in death by his daughter Glenda McLain.
Surviving are: son, Thomas McLain, Jr. of Patrick; grandchildren, Katie Michelle McLain and fiancé Billy Crawford of Cheraw, and Joshua McLain and fiancée Megan Zearfoss of Patrick; sister, Dorothy Shaw of Patrick; special niece, Shelby (Tommy) Bailey of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Ann Briggman Smith
BENNETTSVILLE — Shirley Ann Briggman Smith, 74, died May 14, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 16, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, with burial
in the Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville, S.C.
Smith born, in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Charles and Thelma Edwins Briggman. She was a retired private duty caregiver. Smith was married to the late Fredrick Leon Smith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Myers.
Surviving are: sons, Charles Eugene “Chuck” Smith of Cheraw, Samuel Dean “Sam” Smith and Michael Smith both of Bennettsville; daughters, Donna S. (Randy) Wallace of Bennettsville, Rebecca S. (Walter) Arnette of Dillon, S.C., Dee S. (Ted) Rodgers of Rockingham, N.C., and Ellen Smith of Bennettsville; brothers, Charles “Sonny” Briggman of Lexington, S.C., William “Bill” Briggman of Orangeburg, S.C., and Wesley Briggman of Stockton, CA; sister, Jacquline Townsend of North, S.C.; also 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
May 13, 2008
Charles Ray Atkinson
MT. CROGHAN — Charles Ray Atkinson, 84, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 6, 2008 at Mt. Croghan Baptist Church with burial will follow at the Mt. Croghan Memorial Park.
Atkinson, born in Mt. Croghan, S.C. a son of the late Thomas Hendrick and Hilda Burch Atkinson. He was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School and attended Clemson College. Atkinson was retired owner of Atkinson Texaco and was also associated with Tri – State Trucking and Chesterfield Drug Company. He was a veteran of WW II having served as a Second Engineer in the American Merchant Marines. Charles Ray was a faithful member of Mt. Croghan Baptist Church, where he served as Church Treasurer for many years.
Surviving are: wife of 60 years, Edith Dalrymple Atkinson of the home; sons, Tommy (Libby) Atkinson of Chesterfield, and Barry (Martha Kay) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; daughter, Karen (Ralph) Watson of Chesterfield;
sister, Margaret A. Huntley of Ruby; grandchildren, Kevin (Gena) Atkinson of Lexington, S.C., Jason (Britton) Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dan (Amanda) Atkinson of Greer, S.C., Mandy Atkinson of Laurens, S.C., Candice Watson of Forest City, N.C., and Derek Watson of Chesterfield, S.C.
great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Allison, and Ella Atkinson.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Grady Johnson, 174 Mayesville Rd. Ruby, S.C. 29741.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera Funderburk Campbell
PAGELAND —Vera Funderburk Campbell, 82, died April 18, 2008. She was born in Chesterfield County, S.C. to the late Henry Luther and Ida Threatt Funderburk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Campbell. She is survived by 2 sisters: Lois McManus and Shirley Hancock of Pageland and was preceded in death by her brothers: Reece, L.H., and Don Funderburk. A graveside service was held April 20 at 3 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, N.C. Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Joyce H. Douglas
TAYLORS, S.C. — Joyce H. Douglas, 71, wife of Elwyn K. Douglas, died May 1, 2008 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Roscoe and Fannie Price Hathaway. Douglas was retired from the Greenville County School District and a member of Lee Road Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Keith (Janice) Douglas of Greer, Barry (Renita) Douglas of Taylors; grandchildren, David and Kellie Douglas and Chad and Ali Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Gardner Holley and a brother, Richard Hathaway. Memorials may be made to Lee Road Baptist Church, 1503 E. Lee Road, Taylors, S.C. 29687 or McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680. Burial was held in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Cumber Hatcher
WALLACE — Margaret Cumber Hatcher, 83 died May 4, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 7, 2008 at Cheraw Church of God with burial in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Hatcher, born in Marlboro County, S.C. a daughter of the late Eldridge and Rachel Steen Cumber. She was a retired textile employee. Hatcher was a member of Cheraw Church of God and attended Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother Ed Cumber, and by three sisters, Lee English, Lib Watson, and Hazel Elkins.
Surviving are: husband, Carnell Hatcher of the home; son, Gregory (Lynn) Hatcher of Wallace; daughter, Pam (Kenneth) Ard of Cheraw;
brothers, J.C. Cumber of Hartsville, S.C. and Perry Cumber of Rockingham, N.C.; sisters, Naomi Outlaw of Rockingham, N.C. and Inez Smith of York, S.C.; also four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Murrell Lynch
PAGELAND — Ronnie Murrell Lynch, 62, died April 30, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Lynch, born in Florence County, a son of Gladys Nettles Lynch and the late Foster Lynch.
Surviving are: mother, Gladys Nettles Lynch of Fort Mill, S.C.; sister, Joyce L. (Larry) Lee of Fort Mill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Jordan MacAdams
PAGELAND — Evelyn Jordan MacAdams, 76, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
MacAdams, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lula Hunter Jordan. She was a retired Branch Manager with Safeway Finance Company. MacAdams was preceded in death by a son Mike Long, brothers, Carson, Julius, Ward, Everette, and Van Jordan, and sisters, Consolo Jordan and Billie McManus.
Surviving are: husband Glenn D. MacAdams of the home; sons, Tim (Mary) Long of Brunswick, GA and Steve (Linda) Long of Pageland;
grandchildren, T.J. and Bethany Long and Brian and Mark Long; sisters, Katie Lee McMurrian of Pageland and Myrtle Thurman of Ruby.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Beatrice Davis Maples
JEFFERSON — Beatrice Davis Maples, 80, died May 1, 2008. A funeral ser, May 4, 2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Maples, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Dewey Thurman and Reba Clariece Stanton Davis. She was a homemaker and an avid flower gardener. Beatrice was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was married to the late Jesse Maples and was also preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Dale Davis, Mary Frances Hayes, and Lois Robertson.
Surviving are: brother and sister in law, Bobby and Barbara Davis of Indian Trail, N.C.; a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
John Edward Miller
JEFFERSON—John Edward Miller (a.k.a. James Daniel), 66, died April 30, 2008 at CMC-Union in Monroe, N.C. Services were held May 4 at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was the son of the late Marshall Miller and the late Axie McMillan Miller and was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Jefferson. At a young age, he joined Hopewell United Methodist Church and attended the Chesterfield County Schools. In 1958 at the age of sixteen, he moved to New York, New York where he worked and retired from the Liberty Letter Service. He was a faithful member of McClinton Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Miller, his mother, Axie M. Miller, a brother, Marshall Miller, Jr., and a sister, Doretha Miller. Surviving are two daughters, Soraya Miller-Ansah (Benjamin) and Tarita Miller both of New York, N.Y.; a son, John Edward Miller, Jr. of New York, N.Y.; his father, Marshall Miller Sr. of Jefferson, S.C.; two sisters, Martha Miller and Genevieve M. Robinson both of Jefferson, S.C.; five brothers, Roosevelt Miller (Minnie), David Miller (Donna) both of Pageland, S.C., Ulysses Miller (Brenda), Howard Miller (Patricia) both of Jefferson, S.C. and Robert Miller (Lula) of Mt. Croghan, S.C.; three grandchildren, Shantel, Kyle, and DeShawn; an uncle, Samuel McMillian (Roberta); an aunt, Gladys McMillan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
James Henry Mullis
PAGELAND — James Henry Mullis, 69, died May 7, 2008 at CMC in Charlotte, N.C. He was born March 28,1939 in Union County, N.C., a son of the late Kemp Pernay Mullis and the late Janie Ellen Deason Mullis. Mullis is survived by four sons: James Mullis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ricky Mullis, Rodney Mullis, and Reggie Mullis all of Pageland; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Ercel Laney of Monroe, N.C. and Kathryn Gaddy of Marshville, N.C., also his former wife, Patsy Mullis Langley of Pageland. Funeral services were held May 10 at Beulah Prebyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Mike Rogers and Rev. Brian Arrant, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church, 8305 Landsford Road, Monroe, N.C., 28112. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mullis.
MT. CROGHAN — Charles Ray Atkinson, 84, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 6, 2008 at Mt. Croghan Baptist Church with burial will follow at the Mt. Croghan Memorial Park.
Atkinson, born in Mt. Croghan, S.C. a son of the late Thomas Hendrick and Hilda Burch Atkinson. He was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School and attended Clemson College. Atkinson was retired owner of Atkinson Texaco and was also associated with Tri – State Trucking and Chesterfield Drug Company. He was a veteran of WW II having served as a Second Engineer in the American Merchant Marines. Charles Ray was a faithful member of Mt. Croghan Baptist Church, where he served as Church Treasurer for many years.
Surviving are: wife of 60 years, Edith Dalrymple Atkinson of the home; sons, Tommy (Libby) Atkinson of Chesterfield, and Barry (Martha Kay) Atkinson of Laurens, S.C.; daughter, Karen (Ralph) Watson of Chesterfield;
sister, Margaret A. Huntley of Ruby; grandchildren, Kevin (Gena) Atkinson of Lexington, S.C., Jason (Britton) Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dan (Amanda) Atkinson of Greer, S.C., Mandy Atkinson of Laurens, S.C., Candice Watson of Forest City, N.C., and Derek Watson of Chesterfield, S.C.
great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Allison, and Ella Atkinson.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Grady Johnson, 174 Mayesville Rd. Ruby, S.C. 29741.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera Funderburk Campbell
PAGELAND —Vera Funderburk Campbell, 82, died April 18, 2008. She was born in Chesterfield County, S.C. to the late Henry Luther and Ida Threatt Funderburk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Campbell. She is survived by 2 sisters: Lois McManus and Shirley Hancock of Pageland and was preceded in death by her brothers: Reece, L.H., and Don Funderburk. A graveside service was held April 20 at 3 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, N.C. Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Joyce H. Douglas
TAYLORS, S.C. — Joyce H. Douglas, 71, wife of Elwyn K. Douglas, died May 1, 2008 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Roscoe and Fannie Price Hathaway. Douglas was retired from the Greenville County School District and a member of Lee Road Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Keith (Janice) Douglas of Greer, Barry (Renita) Douglas of Taylors; grandchildren, David and Kellie Douglas and Chad and Ali Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Gardner Holley and a brother, Richard Hathaway. Memorials may be made to Lee Road Baptist Church, 1503 E. Lee Road, Taylors, S.C. 29687 or McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680. Burial was held in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Cumber Hatcher
WALLACE — Margaret Cumber Hatcher, 83 died May 4, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held May 7, 2008 at Cheraw Church of God with burial in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Hatcher, born in Marlboro County, S.C. a daughter of the late Eldridge and Rachel Steen Cumber. She was a retired textile employee. Hatcher was a member of Cheraw Church of God and attended Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother Ed Cumber, and by three sisters, Lee English, Lib Watson, and Hazel Elkins.
Surviving are: husband, Carnell Hatcher of the home; son, Gregory (Lynn) Hatcher of Wallace; daughter, Pam (Kenneth) Ard of Cheraw;
brothers, J.C. Cumber of Hartsville, S.C. and Perry Cumber of Rockingham, N.C.; sisters, Naomi Outlaw of Rockingham, N.C. and Inez Smith of York, S.C.; also four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Murrell Lynch
PAGELAND — Ronnie Murrell Lynch, 62, died April 30, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Lynch, born in Florence County, a son of Gladys Nettles Lynch and the late Foster Lynch.
Surviving are: mother, Gladys Nettles Lynch of Fort Mill, S.C.; sister, Joyce L. (Larry) Lee of Fort Mill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Jordan MacAdams
PAGELAND — Evelyn Jordan MacAdams, 76, died May 3, 2008.
A funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
MacAdams, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lula Hunter Jordan. She was a retired Branch Manager with Safeway Finance Company. MacAdams was preceded in death by a son Mike Long, brothers, Carson, Julius, Ward, Everette, and Van Jordan, and sisters, Consolo Jordan and Billie McManus.
Surviving are: husband Glenn D. MacAdams of the home; sons, Tim (Mary) Long of Brunswick, GA and Steve (Linda) Long of Pageland;
grandchildren, T.J. and Bethany Long and Brian and Mark Long; sisters, Katie Lee McMurrian of Pageland and Myrtle Thurman of Ruby.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Beatrice Davis Maples
JEFFERSON — Beatrice Davis Maples, 80, died May 1, 2008. A funeral ser, May 4, 2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Maples, born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Dewey Thurman and Reba Clariece Stanton Davis. She was a homemaker and an avid flower gardener. Beatrice was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was married to the late Jesse Maples and was also preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Dale Davis, Mary Frances Hayes, and Lois Robertson.
Surviving are: brother and sister in law, Bobby and Barbara Davis of Indian Trail, N.C.; a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
John Edward Miller
JEFFERSON—John Edward Miller (a.k.a. James Daniel), 66, died April 30, 2008 at CMC-Union in Monroe, N.C. Services were held May 4 at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was the son of the late Marshall Miller and the late Axie McMillan Miller and was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Jefferson. At a young age, he joined Hopewell United Methodist Church and attended the Chesterfield County Schools. In 1958 at the age of sixteen, he moved to New York, New York where he worked and retired from the Liberty Letter Service. He was a faithful member of McClinton Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Miller, his mother, Axie M. Miller, a brother, Marshall Miller, Jr., and a sister, Doretha Miller. Surviving are two daughters, Soraya Miller-Ansah (Benjamin) and Tarita Miller both of New York, N.Y.; a son, John Edward Miller, Jr. of New York, N.Y.; his father, Marshall Miller Sr. of Jefferson, S.C.; two sisters, Martha Miller and Genevieve M. Robinson both of Jefferson, S.C.; five brothers, Roosevelt Miller (Minnie), David Miller (Donna) both of Pageland, S.C., Ulysses Miller (Brenda), Howard Miller (Patricia) both of Jefferson, S.C. and Robert Miller (Lula) of Mt. Croghan, S.C.; three grandchildren, Shantel, Kyle, and DeShawn; an uncle, Samuel McMillian (Roberta); an aunt, Gladys McMillan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
James Henry Mullis
PAGELAND — James Henry Mullis, 69, died May 7, 2008 at CMC in Charlotte, N.C. He was born March 28,1939 in Union County, N.C., a son of the late Kemp Pernay Mullis and the late Janie Ellen Deason Mullis. Mullis is survived by four sons: James Mullis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ricky Mullis, Rodney Mullis, and Reggie Mullis all of Pageland; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Ercel Laney of Monroe, N.C. and Kathryn Gaddy of Marshville, N.C., also his former wife, Patsy Mullis Langley of Pageland. Funeral services were held May 10 at Beulah Prebyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Mike Rogers and Rev. Brian Arrant, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church, 8305 Landsford Road, Monroe, N.C., 28112. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mullis.
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May 6, 2008
Caldwell Blakeney
PAGELAND – Caldwell Blakeney, 82 died March 29, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 3, 2008 at Salem United Methodist Church where he was a member.
Blakeney, born in Pageland, was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He joined Second Presbyterian Church early in life. Later, he joined Salem United Methodist Church, where he attended and served faithfully until his illness. He retired from Akers Trucking Company in Charlotte. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a quite, soft-spoken, mild-mannered person who enjoyed helping others. He was always busy transporting people in the community. He was preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Curtis, Dillon, Butler, Whiteford, William Maceo and Ardist; sisters, Verla, Eve, Mavis, Avis, Susie, Luzetta and Clarice.
Surviving are: daughter, Terrie L. Joyner; brother, Carnell Blakeney; sisters, Elmer McNair and Marcene Timmons both of Charlotte, Ernestine Gantt of Columbia, Peggy Coleman of Manhattan, New York, Nettie Adams and Elsie Miller both of Pageland; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip Everette Williams
PATRICK - Phillip Everette Williams, 27 died April 25, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 28, 2008 at Cross Branch Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Williams, born in Cheraw, a son of Charlie Everette Williams and Sara Gainey Purvis. He was a former employee of Certified Overhead Door Service and an avid # 8 + racer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Linzey Williams, Viola Williams Dunn, and Roland Gainey, and by his Stepfather, Robert L. Purvis.
Surviving are: wife, Christy Crowley Williams of the home; sons, Lyn and Landon Willams; daughter, Hannah Williams; parents, Charlie Williams and Sara Purvis both of Patrick; brothers, Kenneth Cole, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Charles Williams of Chesterfield; grandparents, J. B. and Annie Wilkes of Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Wayne ‘Charlie’ Miller
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. - Charles Wayne “Charlie” Miller, 44 died April 29, 2008. A funeral service was held May 3, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield with burial at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Miller born, in Charlotte, N.C. a son of Larry Hensley, Sr. and the late Juanita Lance Hensley. He was a mechanic with We Sweep, Inc.
Surviving are: son, Stephen Miller of Ruby; daughters, Ashley (John Marshall) McLain of Chesterfield and Tera Miller of Ruby; father, Larry Hensley, Sr. of Gastonia, N.C.; brothers, Johnny Casey of Clover, S.C., Larry Hensley, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and David Miller of Concord, N.C.; sister, Dawn Williams of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Mason and Marshall McLain.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Wilson
PAGELAND – Ronnie Wilson, 45 died April 25, 2008. A funeral service was held April 29, 2008 at Kings Funeral Home Chapel.
Wilson, a son of Freddie (Spike) Wilson of Kershaw and Geraldine King of Washington, DC. He was employed by J&J Trucking Company in Pageland. He attended Central High School in Pageland.
Surviving are: Wife Denise McManus Wilson; daughters Jaelan Deon and Ronnise Dana, all of the home; grandparents, Roach and Joyce Sowell of Jefferson; sisters, Patricia (Bernard) Gordon of Chesterfield, Betty (Bobby) Miller, Shirley (Joe) Raley both of Jefferson; sister-in-law Glenda (Joe) M. Robinson of Columbia, Gloria (Nathan) M. Holmes of Monroe; brother-in-law Doug McManus of Atlanta Georgia; special aunt-in-law Julia Threatt; special cousin David Wilson of Willintic, Connecticut; special friend Jamie Nicholson of Pageland; his fathers’ companion Alice Singleton, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Caldwell Blakeney, 82 died March 29, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 3, 2008 at Salem United Methodist Church where he was a member.
Blakeney, born in Pageland, was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He joined Second Presbyterian Church early in life. Later, he joined Salem United Methodist Church, where he attended and served faithfully until his illness. He retired from Akers Trucking Company in Charlotte. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a quite, soft-spoken, mild-mannered person who enjoyed helping others. He was always busy transporting people in the community. He was preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Curtis, Dillon, Butler, Whiteford, William Maceo and Ardist; sisters, Verla, Eve, Mavis, Avis, Susie, Luzetta and Clarice.
Surviving are: daughter, Terrie L. Joyner; brother, Carnell Blakeney; sisters, Elmer McNair and Marcene Timmons both of Charlotte, Ernestine Gantt of Columbia, Peggy Coleman of Manhattan, New York, Nettie Adams and Elsie Miller both of Pageland; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip Everette Williams
PATRICK - Phillip Everette Williams, 27 died April 25, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 28, 2008 at Cross Branch Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Williams, born in Cheraw, a son of Charlie Everette Williams and Sara Gainey Purvis. He was a former employee of Certified Overhead Door Service and an avid # 8 + racer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Linzey Williams, Viola Williams Dunn, and Roland Gainey, and by his Stepfather, Robert L. Purvis.
Surviving are: wife, Christy Crowley Williams of the home; sons, Lyn and Landon Willams; daughter, Hannah Williams; parents, Charlie Williams and Sara Purvis both of Patrick; brothers, Kenneth Cole, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Charles Williams of Chesterfield; grandparents, J. B. and Annie Wilkes of Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Wayne ‘Charlie’ Miller
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. - Charles Wayne “Charlie” Miller, 44 died April 29, 2008. A funeral service was held May 3, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield with burial at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Miller born, in Charlotte, N.C. a son of Larry Hensley, Sr. and the late Juanita Lance Hensley. He was a mechanic with We Sweep, Inc.
Surviving are: son, Stephen Miller of Ruby; daughters, Ashley (John Marshall) McLain of Chesterfield and Tera Miller of Ruby; father, Larry Hensley, Sr. of Gastonia, N.C.; brothers, Johnny Casey of Clover, S.C., Larry Hensley, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and David Miller of Concord, N.C.; sister, Dawn Williams of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Mason and Marshall McLain.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Wilson
PAGELAND – Ronnie Wilson, 45 died April 25, 2008. A funeral service was held April 29, 2008 at Kings Funeral Home Chapel.
Wilson, a son of Freddie (Spike) Wilson of Kershaw and Geraldine King of Washington, DC. He was employed by J&J Trucking Company in Pageland. He attended Central High School in Pageland.
Surviving are: Wife Denise McManus Wilson; daughters Jaelan Deon and Ronnise Dana, all of the home; grandparents, Roach and Joyce Sowell of Jefferson; sisters, Patricia (Bernard) Gordon of Chesterfield, Betty (Bobby) Miller, Shirley (Joe) Raley both of Jefferson; sister-in-law Glenda (Joe) M. Robinson of Columbia, Gloria (Nathan) M. Holmes of Monroe; brother-in-law Doug McManus of Atlanta Georgia; special aunt-in-law Julia Threatt; special cousin David Wilson of Willintic, Connecticut; special friend Jamie Nicholson of Pageland; his fathers’ companion Alice Singleton, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
King’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
April 29, 2008
Elizabeth Clontz Demby
PAGELAND – Elizabeth Clontz Demby, 76 died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held April 26 at 11:00 AM at Zion United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Diagnosed in December 2004, Lib fought a courageous battle with ALS which she faced with a strong faith in God, inner strength and determination.
Demby, was daughter of the late J. Boyce and Jennie M. Clontz. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She loved her church where she spent many hours volunteering her time, serving on various committees, and is a past Sunday school teacher and choir member at Zion Methodist Church in Pageland. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Yvonne Clontz.
Surviving are: husband, Claude R. Demby, of 50 years; son, Gregory Demby; brothers, Joe (Amelia) Clontz of Pageland, Harold (Carolyn) Clontz of Oakboro, Larry (Wanda) Clontz of Monroe; sister, Judy (Timothy) Tucker of Charlotte and many neices, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Brenda Miller who was a devoted, loving friend and caregiver to Lib.
Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 671 Zion Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29720
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Allison Griffith
CHESTERFIELD - Robert Allison Griffith, 50, April 22, 2008. A funeral service was held April 24, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Griffith, born in Monroe, N.C. a son of Robert H. “Bobby” and Betty Dalrymple Griffith. He was a 1976 graduate of Chesterfield High School and was owner of Robert’s Rib. Robert was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Chesterfield Service Club. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family in the mountains.
Surviving are: wife, Melanie Miller Griffith of the home; sons, Daniel Griffith and Jared White both of Chesterfield; daughters, Haley Christine Griffith, Abigail Suzette Griffith, and Madison Claire Griffith all of the home, and Shelly Suzanne White (Gerald) Catoe of Pageland; parents, Bobby and Betty Griffith of Chesterfield; brothers, Richard J. “Dick” (Ellen) Griffith of Chesterfield and Russell W. (Laura) Griffith of Fairfield, CT; granddaughter, Kallie Suzanne Catoe; also 3 Nieces: Dee, Sarah, and Emily Griffith.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ethel Laney McCray
PAGELAND - Ethel Laney McCray, 96, died April 23, 2008. A funeral service was held April 25, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McCray, born in Lancaster County, S.C., daughter of the late Thomas W and Hattie Plyler Laney and married the late Marion H. McCray. McCray was pre-deceased by sons, Tommy and Harvey McCray; grandchild, Troxten and great-granddaughter, Sydney McCray.
Surviving are: son, Robert McCray of Pageland; daughters, Mildred (Archie) Baker and Bobbie (Robert) Baker both of Pageland, and Marion (Sonny) Lyons of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, Lynn, Todd, Thomas, Mark, Jan, Chris, Teresa, Meredity and Noel; 21 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; a daughter in law, Myrtis McCray of Pageland.
Memorials may be made to Wolf Pond Baptist Church Building & Grounds Fund, PO Box 236, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Davis Penney
CHESTERFIELD - Louise Davis Penney, 89 died April 19, 2008.A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Penney, born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late Lou and Minnie Williams Davis. She was a graduate of Kings College and a retired accountant with Chesterfield County Health Department. Penney was former owner of The Dairy King and Penney’s Toyland. She was a member of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church. Louise was married to the late James R. Penney.
Surviving are: son, James R. “Jimmy” Penney, Jr. of Chesterfield; daughter, Freida L. (Bill) Wolfe of Seymour, TN; also: three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; special caregiver, Virginia Oliver.
Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of was in charge of the arrangements.
James Cason ‘J. C.’ Smith
CHESTERFIELD - James Cason “J. C.” Smith, 78 died April 21, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Smith born, in Chesterfield, S.C.., a son of the late Henry Flanagan and Annie Gulledge Smith. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Navy Veteran. Smith was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. J. C. was married to the late Selma Rae Burr Smith, and was also preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, Monica Ann Smith, brothers, Donald, Levy, Everett, and Douglas Smith, and sisters, Myrtle Weatherford and Thelma Menzo.
Surviving are: son: Micky (Cindy) Smith of Mt. Croghan; daughters, Verenda Smith of Morven, N.C. and Sharon Smith of Ruby; brother, Bobby Smith of Chesterfield; sister, Birty Oliver of Chesterfield; also four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joann Laney West
PAGELAND - Joann Laney West, 63 died April 19, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held April 21, 2008 at First Freewill Baptist Church of Pageland with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
West, born in Lancaster County, S.C. a daughter of Susie Knight Laney and the late Minor Laney. She was a patient caregiver. West was a faithful charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, Church treasurer, and Choir director for over 30 years. Joann was married to the late Reverend William Junior West.
Surviving are: son, Stanley (Sandra) West of Pageland; Daughters, Sandra F. West and Tony McManus and Janice W. (Mike) Cook both of Pageland; mother, Susie K. Laney of Pageland; five grandchildren Josh and Jill West, Tina (Paul) Black, and Stacy and Tony McManus;
brothers, Roy Laney of Pageland, Bill Laney of Lancaster, S.C. and Richard Laney of Pageland; sisters, Louise Nichols of Pageland, Frances Stevens of Lancaster, S.C., and Carolyn Oliver of Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Elizabeth Clontz Demby, 76 died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held April 26 at 11:00 AM at Zion United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Diagnosed in December 2004, Lib fought a courageous battle with ALS which she faced with a strong faith in God, inner strength and determination.
Demby, was daughter of the late J. Boyce and Jennie M. Clontz. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She loved her church where she spent many hours volunteering her time, serving on various committees, and is a past Sunday school teacher and choir member at Zion Methodist Church in Pageland. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Yvonne Clontz.
Surviving are: husband, Claude R. Demby, of 50 years; son, Gregory Demby; brothers, Joe (Amelia) Clontz of Pageland, Harold (Carolyn) Clontz of Oakboro, Larry (Wanda) Clontz of Monroe; sister, Judy (Timothy) Tucker of Charlotte and many neices, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Brenda Miller who was a devoted, loving friend and caregiver to Lib.
Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 671 Zion Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29720
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Allison Griffith
CHESTERFIELD - Robert Allison Griffith, 50, April 22, 2008. A funeral service was held April 24, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Griffith, born in Monroe, N.C. a son of Robert H. “Bobby” and Betty Dalrymple Griffith. He was a 1976 graduate of Chesterfield High School and was owner of Robert’s Rib. Robert was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Chesterfield Service Club. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family in the mountains.
Surviving are: wife, Melanie Miller Griffith of the home; sons, Daniel Griffith and Jared White both of Chesterfield; daughters, Haley Christine Griffith, Abigail Suzette Griffith, and Madison Claire Griffith all of the home, and Shelly Suzanne White (Gerald) Catoe of Pageland; parents, Bobby and Betty Griffith of Chesterfield; brothers, Richard J. “Dick” (Ellen) Griffith of Chesterfield and Russell W. (Laura) Griffith of Fairfield, CT; granddaughter, Kallie Suzanne Catoe; also 3 Nieces: Dee, Sarah, and Emily Griffith.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W. Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ethel Laney McCray
PAGELAND - Ethel Laney McCray, 96, died April 23, 2008. A funeral service was held April 25, 2008 at Wolf Pond Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McCray, born in Lancaster County, S.C., daughter of the late Thomas W and Hattie Plyler Laney and married the late Marion H. McCray. McCray was pre-deceased by sons, Tommy and Harvey McCray; grandchild, Troxten and great-granddaughter, Sydney McCray.
Surviving are: son, Robert McCray of Pageland; daughters, Mildred (Archie) Baker and Bobbie (Robert) Baker both of Pageland, and Marion (Sonny) Lyons of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, Lynn, Todd, Thomas, Mark, Jan, Chris, Teresa, Meredity and Noel; 21 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; a daughter in law, Myrtis McCray of Pageland.
Memorials may be made to Wolf Pond Baptist Church Building & Grounds Fund, PO Box 236, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Davis Penney
CHESTERFIELD - Louise Davis Penney, 89 died April 19, 2008.A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Chesterfield Cemetery.
Penney, born in Chesterfield, S.C. a daughter of the late Lou and Minnie Williams Davis. She was a graduate of Kings College and a retired accountant with Chesterfield County Health Department. Penney was former owner of The Dairy King and Penney’s Toyland. She was a member of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church. Louise was married to the late James R. Penney.
Surviving are: son, James R. “Jimmy” Penney, Jr. of Chesterfield; daughter, Freida L. (Bill) Wolfe of Seymour, TN; also: three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; special caregiver, Virginia Oliver.
Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of was in charge of the arrangements.
James Cason ‘J. C.’ Smith
CHESTERFIELD - James Cason “J. C.” Smith, 78 died April 21, 2008 at his home.
A funeral service was held April 23, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Smith born, in Chesterfield, S.C.., a son of the late Henry Flanagan and Annie Gulledge Smith. He was a retired truck driver and a U. S. Navy Veteran. Smith was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. J. C. was married to the late Selma Rae Burr Smith, and was also preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, Monica Ann Smith, brothers, Donald, Levy, Everett, and Douglas Smith, and sisters, Myrtle Weatherford and Thelma Menzo.
Surviving are: son: Micky (Cindy) Smith of Mt. Croghan; daughters, Verenda Smith of Morven, N.C. and Sharon Smith of Ruby; brother, Bobby Smith of Chesterfield; sister, Birty Oliver of Chesterfield; also four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joann Laney West
PAGELAND - Joann Laney West, 63 died April 19, 2008 at her home. A funeral service was held April 21, 2008 at First Freewill Baptist Church of Pageland with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
West, born in Lancaster County, S.C. a daughter of Susie Knight Laney and the late Minor Laney. She was a patient caregiver. West was a faithful charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, Church treasurer, and Choir director for over 30 years. Joann was married to the late Reverend William Junior West.
Surviving are: son, Stanley (Sandra) West of Pageland; Daughters, Sandra F. West and Tony McManus and Janice W. (Mike) Cook both of Pageland; mother, Susie K. Laney of Pageland; five grandchildren Josh and Jill West, Tina (Paul) Black, and Stacy and Tony McManus;
brothers, Roy Laney of Pageland, Bill Laney of Lancaster, S.C. and Richard Laney of Pageland; sisters, Louise Nichols of Pageland, Frances Stevens of Lancaster, S.C., and Carolyn Oliver of Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
April 22, 2008
Bobby Lee Deese
RUBY — Bobby Lee Deese, 70, died April 12, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held April 15, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Clanton Plains Baptist Church cemetery.
Deese, born in Chesterfield, a son of the late Maxie and Iris James Deese. He was a retired employee of the S.C. Department of Transportation. Deese was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Clanton Plains Baptist Church. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Gulledge; brothers, M.C. “Teat”, Carl, John Henry, and Billy Deese; and sisters, Louise Gulledge, and Carolyn “Peachie” Odom.
Surviving are: wife, Iris Ratliff Deese of the home; sons, Bobby Lee Deese, Jr. of Key West, FL, Stewart (Cindy) Gibson of Chesterfield, and Randall (Angie) Gibson of Ruby; daughters, Charlotte Deese (Daniel) Rivers of Columbia, S.C., and Rena (J.D.) Albright of Ruby; sisters, Lois “Tiny” Jones of Kannapolis, N.C., Betty (Carroll) Perdue of Patrick, S.C., Dot (Tommy) Jordan of Cheraw, Sylvia “Syble” Winstead of Chesterfield; also: 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
special buddy: Bubba Gulledge of Ruby.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr.
CHERAW — Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr., 87, died April 6, 2008. Funeral services were held April 12 at the Flemming Funeral Chapel in Cheraw. He was the son of the late D. V. Brundage and Jordan Dennis and was born August 23, 1920 in Eatonton, Georgia. Robert was educated in the Eatonton public schools system. He met and married Eloise Sasnett on April 13, 1940 in Eatonton, Georgia and to this union eight children were born. The family relocated to Miami, Florida in 1944. Robert worked for Standard Oil Company for many years. Robert served in the United States Navy and enlisted in the services on April 24, 1944. He retired from Miami Service Company and later moved to Cheraw and lived in the Chesterfield Court Apartments. He was preceded in death by a loving wife, Eloise; a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Amelia Bradely; three grandchildren, Ralph McQueen, Gregory Allen, and Kaseem Bradley; a great grandchild, Kayla M. Dider; a sister, Louise Edwards, and a beloved son-in-law, Hazel McQueen. Survivors include two sons, Lee Andrew Dennis and Eugene Dennis, both of Miami, Fla.; a step son, Faite (Barbara) Millines of Oxnard, C.A.; three daughters, Dorothy Hildreth, Marjorie (Andrew) Allen, both of Miami, Fla., and Gloria McQueen of Cheraw; a nephew, Sanford (Lois) Edwards of Macon, Ga.; his beloved caregiver, Tawana Carmichael of Cheraw; his nurse, Barbara Watson of Cheraw; thirty grandchildren, sixty-nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary Ella Horton
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.- Mary Ella Horton died April 7, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Summerville, S.C. Horton was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Horton, Sr., and Alice Mackey Horton of Lancaster, S.C.
She was born in Heath Springs, S.C. in 1910, and moved to Lancaster, S.C. where she and her brothers and sister attended school. She received her BA from Winthrop University, Graduating with a major in French in 1931. She taught school in Chesterfield and Abbeville, S.C. for several years before moving to Norfolk, Va. where She worked for the Naval Supply Center until retiring. She was a housemother at Salem Academy in Winston Salem, N.C. for a number of years before finally retiring and returning to Lancaster, S.C. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, S.C.
Survivors include her brother, Paul M. Horton, Sr., brother-in-law, Kenneth M. Calder both residents of the Presbyterian Home, Summerville, S.C., three nephews, P. Mac Horton, Jr. of Columbia, S.C., William L.B. Horton and M. Dan Horton both of Charleston. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marian H. Calder, and a brother, Herbert A. Horton, Jr. Interment will be held later in Westside Cemetery, Lancaster, S.C. Memorials maybe sent to your favorite charity, The Presbyterian Church or to Thornwell Home for Children, Post Office Box 60, Clinton, S.C. 29325-0060.
James Atwood McCain Jr.
PAGELAND — James Atwood McCain Jr., 55, died April 4, 2008 at McDowell Hospital in Marion, N.C. He was the son of the late James and Florie Shropshire McCain, Sr. He joined the First Kershaw Baptist Church at an early age, serving faithfully and in 2003 joined the Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member. He was a member of the trustee ministries, very attentive in Sunday school. He loved reading the Bible and studying his Sunday school literature. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warrdell T. McCain, and a sister, Hattie E. McCain. Survivors include his wife, Dallas B. McCain; two sons, Darrel Dehon McCain and Timothy McCain both of Cassett, S.C.; four daughters, Shantenna Jett of Cassett, S.C., Lakesia McCain of Fort Mill, S.C., Yolana McCain and Erika McCain both of the home; four brothers, Willie F. (Annie Lou) McCain, Hazel L. (Anita) McCain both of Kershaw, S.C., William B. (Mary) McCain of Heath Springs, S.C. and Gary T. McCain of McCormick, S.C.; two sisters, Brenda (Curtis) Collins and Mary L. Clark both of both of Kershaw; a special uncle, George (Willene) Shropshire; three aunts, May Fredia Shropshire, Mable Shropshire and Dorothy Truesdale all of Kershaw; grandchildren, Daisean McCain, Darius Myers, Marquez McCain, and Isis McCain; a mother-in-law, Mavis T. Blakeney; sisters-in-law, Delores Baker, Nettie Threatt, and Maggie Funderburk all of Pageland; brothers-in-law, James Blakeney, Randolph Blakeney both of Lancaster; Lannie Blakeney and George Blakeney both of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Terry Fields McLain
JEFFERSON — Terry Fields McLain, 59, died April 10, 2008. A funeral service will be held at a later date.
McClain, born in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Ergenia Robinson Gleaton and John Andrew and Melba Hightower Fields. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are: husband, Glen Earle McClain of the home; sons, Timmy E. McClain and Jimmy F. (Zedra Clanton) Catoe of Jefferson, and Jay (Linda) Fields of Florence, S.C.; daughter, Kathy (Joey) Belk of Jefferson; brothers, twin brother Kerry Wayne Robinson of Windsor, S.C., Bobby Robinson of Orangeburg, S.C., Glenn Gleaton of Cordova, S.C., David Gleaton and Jack Gleaton of Orangeburg, S.C.; sisters, Linda Martin and Savon Bowick of Orangeburg, S.C.; also 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Eugene H. Melton
HARTSVILLE - Eugene H. Melton, 95, died April 14, 2008. Funeral services were held April 16 at the chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Dr. Gary Colboch will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Melton was born in Chesterfield Co., a son of the late Eli Hampton and Emma Hendrix Melton. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Living Hope SS Class, and had retired from Kendall Mills.
Surviving are his wife: Florence Melton; sons: Dennis (Fran) Melton, Danny (Judy) Melton; daughter-in-law: Brenda Melton, all of Hartsville; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Melton and a son, Eugene F. Melton Sr. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 949 North Marquis Hwy., Hartsville, S.C. 29550, American Heart Association, 181 E Evans St., Florence, S.C. 29506 or American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Azilee Carter Poston
KERSHAW—Azilee Carter Poston, 76, died April 14, 2008 at her home. Funeral services were held April 16 at Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ella Cook Carter. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Vicky (David) West of Pageland and Patricia (Edward) Plyler of Monroe, N.C.; a son, Ricky (Margaret) Poston of Kershaw; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Annie Mae Sistare of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by two sons, Danny Poston and Edward Poston. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Attention: National Call Center, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Poston.
Melba Wilkerson Shepherd
PATRICK - Melba Wilkerson Shepherd, 61, died April 15, 2008. Services were held April 17 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Internment followed at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Shepherd was born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Naomi Gooden Wilkerson. She was a retired store manager having worked with Shoe Show and Barbee’s Jewelry. Melba was a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church and attended Refuge Baptist Church. She was a loving Wife, Mama, and Nana.
Survivors include Husband: Freddie Shepherd of the home; son Russ (Lynn) Shepherd of Patrick; daughter: Renee (Michael) Valdaliso of Patrick; brothers: William (Vernie) Wilkerson and Bobby (Sue) Wilkerson of Cheraw, and Thomas Wilkerson of Patrick; grandchildren Logan Shepherd and Kyle Valdaliso.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Shepherd Family.
RUBY — Bobby Lee Deese, 70, died April 12, 2008 at his home. A funeral service was held April 15, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Clanton Plains Baptist Church cemetery.
Deese, born in Chesterfield, a son of the late Maxie and Iris James Deese. He was a retired employee of the S.C. Department of Transportation. Deese was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Clanton Plains Baptist Church. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Gulledge; brothers, M.C. “Teat”, Carl, John Henry, and Billy Deese; and sisters, Louise Gulledge, and Carolyn “Peachie” Odom.
Surviving are: wife, Iris Ratliff Deese of the home; sons, Bobby Lee Deese, Jr. of Key West, FL, Stewart (Cindy) Gibson of Chesterfield, and Randall (Angie) Gibson of Ruby; daughters, Charlotte Deese (Daniel) Rivers of Columbia, S.C., and Rena (J.D.) Albright of Ruby; sisters, Lois “Tiny” Jones of Kannapolis, N.C., Betty (Carroll) Perdue of Patrick, S.C., Dot (Tommy) Jordan of Cheraw, Sylvia “Syble” Winstead of Chesterfield; also: 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
special buddy: Bubba Gulledge of Ruby.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr.
CHERAW — Robert ‘Bro’ Lee Dennis Sr., 87, died April 6, 2008. Funeral services were held April 12 at the Flemming Funeral Chapel in Cheraw. He was the son of the late D. V. Brundage and Jordan Dennis and was born August 23, 1920 in Eatonton, Georgia. Robert was educated in the Eatonton public schools system. He met and married Eloise Sasnett on April 13, 1940 in Eatonton, Georgia and to this union eight children were born. The family relocated to Miami, Florida in 1944. Robert worked for Standard Oil Company for many years. Robert served in the United States Navy and enlisted in the services on April 24, 1944. He retired from Miami Service Company and later moved to Cheraw and lived in the Chesterfield Court Apartments. He was preceded in death by a loving wife, Eloise; a son, Robert Jr.; a daughter, Amelia Bradely; three grandchildren, Ralph McQueen, Gregory Allen, and Kaseem Bradley; a great grandchild, Kayla M. Dider; a sister, Louise Edwards, and a beloved son-in-law, Hazel McQueen. Survivors include two sons, Lee Andrew Dennis and Eugene Dennis, both of Miami, Fla.; a step son, Faite (Barbara) Millines of Oxnard, C.A.; three daughters, Dorothy Hildreth, Marjorie (Andrew) Allen, both of Miami, Fla., and Gloria McQueen of Cheraw; a nephew, Sanford (Lois) Edwards of Macon, Ga.; his beloved caregiver, Tawana Carmichael of Cheraw; his nurse, Barbara Watson of Cheraw; thirty grandchildren, sixty-nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary Ella Horton
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.- Mary Ella Horton died April 7, 2008, at the Presbyterian Village in Summerville, S.C. Horton was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Horton, Sr., and Alice Mackey Horton of Lancaster, S.C.
She was born in Heath Springs, S.C. in 1910, and moved to Lancaster, S.C. where she and her brothers and sister attended school. She received her BA from Winthrop University, Graduating with a major in French in 1931. She taught school in Chesterfield and Abbeville, S.C. for several years before moving to Norfolk, Va. where She worked for the Naval Supply Center until retiring. She was a housemother at Salem Academy in Winston Salem, N.C. for a number of years before finally retiring and returning to Lancaster, S.C. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, S.C.
Survivors include her brother, Paul M. Horton, Sr., brother-in-law, Kenneth M. Calder both residents of the Presbyterian Home, Summerville, S.C., three nephews, P. Mac Horton, Jr. of Columbia, S.C., William L.B. Horton and M. Dan Horton both of Charleston. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marian H. Calder, and a brother, Herbert A. Horton, Jr. Interment will be held later in Westside Cemetery, Lancaster, S.C. Memorials maybe sent to your favorite charity, The Presbyterian Church or to Thornwell Home for Children, Post Office Box 60, Clinton, S.C. 29325-0060.
James Atwood McCain Jr.
PAGELAND — James Atwood McCain Jr., 55, died April 4, 2008 at McDowell Hospital in Marion, N.C. He was the son of the late James and Florie Shropshire McCain, Sr. He joined the First Kershaw Baptist Church at an early age, serving faithfully and in 2003 joined the Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member. He was a member of the trustee ministries, very attentive in Sunday school. He loved reading the Bible and studying his Sunday school literature. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warrdell T. McCain, and a sister, Hattie E. McCain. Survivors include his wife, Dallas B. McCain; two sons, Darrel Dehon McCain and Timothy McCain both of Cassett, S.C.; four daughters, Shantenna Jett of Cassett, S.C., Lakesia McCain of Fort Mill, S.C., Yolana McCain and Erika McCain both of the home; four brothers, Willie F. (Annie Lou) McCain, Hazel L. (Anita) McCain both of Kershaw, S.C., William B. (Mary) McCain of Heath Springs, S.C. and Gary T. McCain of McCormick, S.C.; two sisters, Brenda (Curtis) Collins and Mary L. Clark both of both of Kershaw; a special uncle, George (Willene) Shropshire; three aunts, May Fredia Shropshire, Mable Shropshire and Dorothy Truesdale all of Kershaw; grandchildren, Daisean McCain, Darius Myers, Marquez McCain, and Isis McCain; a mother-in-law, Mavis T. Blakeney; sisters-in-law, Delores Baker, Nettie Threatt, and Maggie Funderburk all of Pageland; brothers-in-law, James Blakeney, Randolph Blakeney both of Lancaster; Lannie Blakeney and George Blakeney both of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Terry Fields McLain
JEFFERSON — Terry Fields McLain, 59, died April 10, 2008. A funeral service will be held at a later date.
McClain, born in Orangeburg, S.C. a daughter of the late Ergenia Robinson Gleaton and John Andrew and Melba Hightower Fields. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are: husband, Glen Earle McClain of the home; sons, Timmy E. McClain and Jimmy F. (Zedra Clanton) Catoe of Jefferson, and Jay (Linda) Fields of Florence, S.C.; daughter, Kathy (Joey) Belk of Jefferson; brothers, twin brother Kerry Wayne Robinson of Windsor, S.C., Bobby Robinson of Orangeburg, S.C., Glenn Gleaton of Cordova, S.C., David Gleaton and Jack Gleaton of Orangeburg, S.C.; sisters, Linda Martin and Savon Bowick of Orangeburg, S.C.; also 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Eugene H. Melton
HARTSVILLE - Eugene H. Melton, 95, died April 14, 2008. Funeral services were held April 16 at the chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Dr. Gary Colboch will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Melton was born in Chesterfield Co., a son of the late Eli Hampton and Emma Hendrix Melton. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Living Hope SS Class, and had retired from Kendall Mills.
Surviving are his wife: Florence Melton; sons: Dennis (Fran) Melton, Danny (Judy) Melton; daughter-in-law: Brenda Melton, all of Hartsville; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Melton and a son, Eugene F. Melton Sr. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 949 North Marquis Hwy., Hartsville, S.C. 29550, American Heart Association, 181 E Evans St., Florence, S.C. 29506 or American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Azilee Carter Poston
KERSHAW—Azilee Carter Poston, 76, died April 14, 2008 at her home. Funeral services were held April 16 at Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ella Cook Carter. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Vicky (David) West of Pageland and Patricia (Edward) Plyler of Monroe, N.C.; a son, Ricky (Margaret) Poston of Kershaw; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Annie Mae Sistare of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by two sons, Danny Poston and Edward Poston. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Attention: National Call Center, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Poston.
Melba Wilkerson Shepherd
PATRICK - Melba Wilkerson Shepherd, 61, died April 15, 2008. Services were held April 17 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Internment followed at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Shepherd was born in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Arthur and Naomi Gooden Wilkerson. She was a retired store manager having worked with Shoe Show and Barbee’s Jewelry. Melba was a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church and attended Refuge Baptist Church. She was a loving Wife, Mama, and Nana.
Survivors include Husband: Freddie Shepherd of the home; son Russ (Lynn) Shepherd of Patrick; daughter: Renee (Michael) Valdaliso of Patrick; brothers: William (Vernie) Wilkerson and Bobby (Sue) Wilkerson of Cheraw, and Thomas Wilkerson of Patrick; grandchildren Logan Shepherd and Kyle Valdaliso.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Shepherd Family.
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