Robbie Fay Burr
CHESTERFIELD – Robbie Fay Burr, 37, died May 17, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held May 20 at Lower Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Burr, born in Petersburg, Fla., was a son of Donnie Fay and Frances Marie Wilmoth Burr. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and a foreman for Hanson Aggregates Inc. He was a former member of the S.C. National Guard.
Surviving are wife Linda Sue Hyatt Barr; daughter Skylar Marie Burr, of the home; parents; sisters Rita (Dennis) Gulledge, of Ruby and Michelle (Timothy) Sellers, of Chesterfield; six nephews and five nieces.
Memorials can be sent to Skylar Marie Burr Scholarship Fund, c/o Sentry Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 517, Cheraw, S.C. 29520 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Billie Faye Mullis Courtney
PAGELAND – Billie Faye Mullis Courtney, 77, died May 19, 2007 at Hospice House of Union County. A funeral service was held May 22 at Providence Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Courtney, born in Union County, was a daughter of the late James Haywood and Faye Mullis. She was the retired owner of Don’s Drive-In Restaurant in Pageland. In recent years, she had worked with “Future Citizens” annual portrait program.
She was preceded in death by husband of 44 years J. Don Courtney Jr., son Phillip Courtney, and grandson Shannon Courtney.
Surviving are son Gary (Sheila) Courtney, of Powder Springs, Ga.; daughters, Cathy (Chris) Knight and Marie (Chris) Rape, of Pageland; brothers J.B. Mullis, Ray (Lillie) Mullis and Jerry (Lindene) Mullis, of Monroe, N.C. and Ben Mullis, of San Bernadino, Calif.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Providence Baptist Church Youth Mission Fund, 232 Providence Church Rd. Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Marvin Douglas Ratley
CHERAW – Marvin Douglas Ratley, 74, died May 18, 2007. A funeal service was held May 22 at Kiser Funeral Home with burial in Riverside cemetery in Dillon, S.C. Ratley, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late James Marvin and Veta Duncan Ratley. He was a retired car dealer, and lover of Nascar and flying.
Surviving are sons Michael and Donnie (Cathy) Ratley, both of Cheraw; daughters Doris (Kenny) Miles, of Pageland, Teresa Self, of Cheraw; brother Brian Ratley, of McColl, S.C.; sister Barbara Spencer, of Cheraw; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
James Randolph Wright
CHESTERFIELD – James Randolph Wright, 78, died May 20, 2007. A funeral service was held May 23 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Wright, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late James Duncan and Margie Rainwater Wright. He was a retired employee of Freeman’s TV Shop and was a retired member of the S.C. National Guard with 22 years of service. He will be remembered for cruising around town in his 1952 black Ford pick-up truck.
He was preceded in death by nephew James Cagle.
Surviving are sisters Lola Cagle, of Columbia, S.C. and Swansa Overcash, of Kannapolis, N.C.; nieces Sue (Garry) Shelton, Carol and Jennifer Overcash, all of Kannapolis, N.C., and Brenda Alston, of Columbia, S.C.; nephew Alan (Kathy) Overcash, of Meridian, Miss.; three great nephews and three great nieces.
Memorials can be sent to Chesterfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Kane, Columbia, S.C. 29212.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Lewislee Ebbin Gunn
LANCASTER, S.C. – Lewislee Ebbin Gunn, 79, died May 22, 2007 at McLeod Medical Center, Dillon,S.C. A private funeral service was held.
Gunn was a son of the late Ebbin Fitzgerald and Nellie Shepherd Gunn. He was retired from Springs Industries and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was preceded in death by wife Rosie Lee Mackey Gunn.
Surviving are sons Gene, Gerald, and George Gunn, all of Lancaster, Garner Gunn, of Gastonia, N.C. and Gray Gunn, of Jefferson; daughters Brenda Canady, of Latta, S.C., Glenda Langston, of Fort Mill, S.C. and Linda Adams, of Lancaster, S.C.; brother Olin Gunn, of California; sisters Emily Mackey, of Pageland, and Lucille Faulkenberry, of Lancaster; 20 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Mahaffey Funeral Home, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
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Terry M. Hensley
CHERAW – Terry M. Hensley, 84, died May 16, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held May 19 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Hensley, born in Honea Path, S.C., was a son of the late Clyde Holbrook and Lola Foster Hensley. He was a retired textile employee and a member of Westfield Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed building bird houses for friends, growing flowers and an avid sports fan. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by daughter Joan Webster.
Surviving are wife of 65 years, Christine Lynch Hensley; daughters Brenda Dillard of the home, and Vickie (Ricky) Gaskins, of Chesterfield; son-in-law Frankie Webster, of Cheraw; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; half-brother Clyde Hensley Jr. of Simpsonville, S.C.; half-sisters Etrulia Redick, of Greenwood, S.C., Dorothy Cooley, of Simpsonville, S.C. and Katherine Hensley, of Columbia, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield,S.C. 29709 or Westfield Creek Baptist Church, 316 Westfield Church Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29520.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Anna Jane Robinson
CHERAW – Anna Jane Robinson, 77, died May 6, 2007. A funeral service was held May 12 at Word of Life Fellowship Church with burial in Foundry Hill Cemetery.
Robinson, born in Cheraw, was a daughter of the late Willie and Anna Jane Smith. She was employed by the Cheraw Police Department and Chesterfield General Hospital until she retired.
She was preceded in death by husband Major Louis Robinson; sister Catherine Jefferson; brothers Robert and Willie Smith Jr.; and two babies.
Surviving are sisters Elizabeth Godfrey, of New Castle, Del., and Ruby Jefferson, of Cheraw; adopted son Anthony Smith, of Atlanta, Ga.; adopted daughter Donna Neal-Johnson, of Easton, Pa.; godson Todd Small, of Newark, Del.; step-daughter Charity Robinson and grandson Mark Robinson, both of New York City, NY; and host of other relatives.
Flemming Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera E. Sellers
RUBY – Vera E. Sellers, 93, died May 12, 2007. A funeral service was held May 14 at Elizabeth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Sellers, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Robert Allison and Eva Tucker Melton. She was a retired employee of Sacony. She was the oldest member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Claude H. Sellers; grandson Mike Sellers; brother Arthur Melton; sister Ellen Broadaway.
Surviving are son Bobby (Joyce) Sellers, of Ruby; daughters Avanella (Johnny) Shaw and Linda (James Charles) Thurman, of Ruby; grandchildren Angie (Robert) Smith, of Ruby, Pamela (Hal) Walter, of Mt. Croghan, and Ricky (Kelly) Sellers, of Ruby; great grandchildren Michael Smith, Jonathan Walter, Alyssa and Seth Sellers.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Justin Kyle Parker
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Justin Kyle Parker, 24, died May 11, 2007. A funeral service was held May 14 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Parker, born in Charleston, S.C., was a son of Edward Parker III and Teresa Ann Huntley. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and a member of Westfield Creek Baptist Church. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Edward and Mickie Parker and James Morris.
Surviving are father, Edward (Cindy) Parker of Charleston, S.C.; mother Teresa (Larry) Huntley, of Chesterfield; brothers Edward Parker IV, of Charleston and Larry Huntley Jr., of Chesterfield; sisters, Melissa Hickman of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Susan Seiler of California, Mindy and Amanda Parker, of Chesterfield and Mary Huntley, of Chesterfield; maternal grandmother Leona Morris, of Chesterfield; four nephews and four nieces.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Wilbert Steen
PAGELAND - Wilbert Steen, 75, died May 12, 2007. A graveside service was held May 15 at Rocky Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
Steen, born in Mt. Croghan, was a son of the late Gib and Rene Jordan Steen. He was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers Jim, Claude, and Sib Steen, and sister Maybelle Steen. Surviving are a number of cousins.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
CHERAW – Terry M. Hensley, 84, died May 16, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held May 19 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Hensley, born in Honea Path, S.C., was a son of the late Clyde Holbrook and Lola Foster Hensley. He was a retired textile employee and a member of Westfield Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed building bird houses for friends, growing flowers and an avid sports fan. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by daughter Joan Webster.
Surviving are wife of 65 years, Christine Lynch Hensley; daughters Brenda Dillard of the home, and Vickie (Ricky) Gaskins, of Chesterfield; son-in-law Frankie Webster, of Cheraw; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; half-brother Clyde Hensley Jr. of Simpsonville, S.C.; half-sisters Etrulia Redick, of Greenwood, S.C., Dorothy Cooley, of Simpsonville, S.C. and Katherine Hensley, of Columbia, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield,S.C. 29709 or Westfield Creek Baptist Church, 316 Westfield Church Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29520.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Anna Jane Robinson
CHERAW – Anna Jane Robinson, 77, died May 6, 2007. A funeral service was held May 12 at Word of Life Fellowship Church with burial in Foundry Hill Cemetery.
Robinson, born in Cheraw, was a daughter of the late Willie and Anna Jane Smith. She was employed by the Cheraw Police Department and Chesterfield General Hospital until she retired.
She was preceded in death by husband Major Louis Robinson; sister Catherine Jefferson; brothers Robert and Willie Smith Jr.; and two babies.
Surviving are sisters Elizabeth Godfrey, of New Castle, Del., and Ruby Jefferson, of Cheraw; adopted son Anthony Smith, of Atlanta, Ga.; adopted daughter Donna Neal-Johnson, of Easton, Pa.; godson Todd Small, of Newark, Del.; step-daughter Charity Robinson and grandson Mark Robinson, both of New York City, NY; and host of other relatives.
Flemming Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera E. Sellers
RUBY – Vera E. Sellers, 93, died May 12, 2007. A funeral service was held May 14 at Elizabeth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Sellers, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Robert Allison and Eva Tucker Melton. She was a retired employee of Sacony. She was the oldest member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Claude H. Sellers; grandson Mike Sellers; brother Arthur Melton; sister Ellen Broadaway.
Surviving are son Bobby (Joyce) Sellers, of Ruby; daughters Avanella (Johnny) Shaw and Linda (James Charles) Thurman, of Ruby; grandchildren Angie (Robert) Smith, of Ruby, Pamela (Hal) Walter, of Mt. Croghan, and Ricky (Kelly) Sellers, of Ruby; great grandchildren Michael Smith, Jonathan Walter, Alyssa and Seth Sellers.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Justin Kyle Parker
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Justin Kyle Parker, 24, died May 11, 2007. A funeral service was held May 14 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Parker, born in Charleston, S.C., was a son of Edward Parker III and Teresa Ann Huntley. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and a member of Westfield Creek Baptist Church. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Edward and Mickie Parker and James Morris.
Surviving are father, Edward (Cindy) Parker of Charleston, S.C.; mother Teresa (Larry) Huntley, of Chesterfield; brothers Edward Parker IV, of Charleston and Larry Huntley Jr., of Chesterfield; sisters, Melissa Hickman of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Susan Seiler of California, Mindy and Amanda Parker, of Chesterfield and Mary Huntley, of Chesterfield; maternal grandmother Leona Morris, of Chesterfield; four nephews and four nieces.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Wilbert Steen
PAGELAND - Wilbert Steen, 75, died May 12, 2007. A graveside service was held May 15 at Rocky Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
Steen, born in Mt. Croghan, was a son of the late Gib and Rene Jordan Steen. He was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers Jim, Claude, and Sib Steen, and sister Maybelle Steen. Surviving are a number of cousins.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
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Doss Brigman Jr.
PATRICK – Doss Brigman Jr., 63, died May 4, 2007. A funeral service was held May 7 at Patrick Baptist Church with burial in Patrick Cemetery.
Brigman, born in Hartsville, S.C., was a son of the late Doss and Viola Jones Brigman. He was a retired employee of Sonoco Products and a member of the Old Timers. He was a former member of the S.C. National Guard, a former council member and mayor of Patrick, a former member and captain of Patrick Rescue Squad and a former member of the Jaycees. He was a former member and governor of the Moose Lodge and was an avid deer hunter and trader. He attended Patrick Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by brothers Willie, Blease, Sandy and the the Rev. Allen Brigman, and sisters Cora Goodson and Ellen Tolson.
Surviving are wife Diane Brown Brigman; son Mark (Delores) Brigman, of Patrick; daughter Rhonda (Joe) Lomas, of Cheraw; grandchildren Brent (Kim) Lomas, Brandon (Journey) Lomas, Breeannia Brigman, Shae Lomas and Christian Brigman; great grandchild McKensley Lomas; brother Carl Brigman, of Columbia, S.C.; and sister Elease Cassidy, of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Inez Horton Kirkley
MCBEE – Inez Horton Kirkley, 90, died May 8, 2007. A funeral service was held May 11 at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beauford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Kirkley, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Joel Stanley and Elizabeth Sowell Horton. She was retired from the Kendall Company. She was a faithful member of Beauford Baptist Church, as long as her health permitted. She was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Evy Kirkley; son-in-law McColumn Fallaw; step-granddaughter Allison Shealy Heyward; brothers Basil and Ray Horton; and sisters Elizabeth Snipes and Susie Kyle.
Surviving are daughter Jeralyn Fallaw, of McBee; grandchildren Sonya (Tommy) Shealy, of Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., Tommy (Beth) Fallaw, of Columbia; and great granddaughters Sherrie Lyn Shealy and Kirkley Elizabeth
Fallaw. Memorials can be sent to Beauford Baptist Church, 18172 Hwy. 151 McBee, S.C. 29101 or to the charity of one’s choice. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, Hartsville, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Theodore E. McLain
PATRICK – Theodore E. McLain, 85, died May 7, 2007. A funeral service was held May 9 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McLain, born in Patrick, was a son of the late John Walter and Sarah Polson McLain. He was a retired Chainsaw sales and service dealer and a timber business owner. He was a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church where he served as former Deacon and Trustee, and was a member of the WOW Lodge 1102. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time in the mountains.
He was preceded in death by first wife Robin Byrd McLain; son Ervin McLain; brothers Avender, Lonnie, Oscar, Ernest, Walter and Willard McLain; sister Corinne M. Lisenby; and adopted sister Eva Grooms.
Surviving are wife Nealie Brown Polson McLain; son Donald (Polly) McLain, of Patrick; daughter-in law Mary McLain, of Patrick; stepsons Wilson (Linda) Polson, of Chesterfield, Billy Polson, of Patrick and Jerald (Troyene) Polson, of Chesterfield; stepdaughters Peggy Wallace, of Monroe, N.C., Bonnie (Jimmy) Gibson, of Chesterfield and Kathy Polson, of the home; brother Harold (Helen) McLain, of Patrick; sister-in-law Ola McLain, of Patrick; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, 13 step-granchildren, 24 step-great grandchildren and one great step grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Bertha Kneece Rivers
CHESTERFIELD – Bertha Kneece Rivers, 84, died May 5, 2007. A funeral service was held May 7 at Zoar United Methodist Church, Cheraw with burial in the Rivers Family Cemetery- Zoar United Methodist Church.
Rivers, born in Dunbarton, S.C. was a daughter of the late Rev. James Monroe and Georgia Anderson Kneece. She was a homemaker and dedicated church pianist and organist at Zoar United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School, children’s choir and held many offices in her church UMW. She was known for her love of all children, who affectionately referred to her as “Miss Bertha.”
Surviving are husband of 65 years Bill J. Rivers; son Billy (Nancy) Rivers, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter Dr. Bonnie (Dr. Jack) Drumwright, of Sulphur, La.; grandchildren Bill (Kamlin) Rivers III, of Darlington, S.C., Lyle (Suzanne) Rivers, of Lexington, S.C., Kneece Camp, of Paris, France, Rivers (Becky) Camp, of Sulphur, La., Sara Camp, of Shreveport, La.; five great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chestefield, S.C. 29709 or Zoar United Methodist Church c/o Sallie Short, 708 Orchard Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29520.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Calvin David ‘Doc’ Rivers
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Calvin David “Doc” Rivers, 65, died May 6, 2007. A funeral service was held May 9 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield, with burial in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cheraw.
Rivers, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Pierce Wilson “Buddy” and Hazel Pricilla Tucker Rivers. He was a retired employee of Cannon Mills.
Surviving are wife Ola Mae Hayes Rivers; daughter Hazel Janet “Sissy” (David) Anderson, of Jefferson; grandchildren Jacob and Tori Anderson; aunts Judy Tucker Wallace, of Southern Pines, N.C. and Phyllis Tucker, of Gastonia, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Earl Clyde Laney
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Earl Clyde Laney, 67, died May 5, 2007 at Trinity Hospital and Hospice of Augusta, Ga. A graveside service was held May 8 at Lakeland Memorial Park in Monore, N.C. with military honors.
Laney, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Clyde and Sadie Belle Laney. He was a retired supervisor with the Street Department for the City of Charlotte, N.C. He was also a member of the Steele Creek Masonic Lodge #737 and the Oasis Temple of Charlotte and the American Legion Post #380 of Charlotte. He was an Army veteran.
Surviving are sister Dianne McDowell, of Aiken, S.C.; half-sisters Judy Melton, of Pageland and Kay Davis, of Charlotte, N.C.; half-brothers Donnie Laney, of Concord, N.C., J.T. Laney and Bruce Laney, both of Pageland. Memorials can be sent to Trinity Hospice of Augusta, GA, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd. Augusta, GA 30904, phone # 1-800-533-3949.
McEwen Funeral Home, of Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
PATRICK – Doss Brigman Jr., 63, died May 4, 2007. A funeral service was held May 7 at Patrick Baptist Church with burial in Patrick Cemetery.
Brigman, born in Hartsville, S.C., was a son of the late Doss and Viola Jones Brigman. He was a retired employee of Sonoco Products and a member of the Old Timers. He was a former member of the S.C. National Guard, a former council member and mayor of Patrick, a former member and captain of Patrick Rescue Squad and a former member of the Jaycees. He was a former member and governor of the Moose Lodge and was an avid deer hunter and trader. He attended Patrick Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by brothers Willie, Blease, Sandy and the the Rev. Allen Brigman, and sisters Cora Goodson and Ellen Tolson.
Surviving are wife Diane Brown Brigman; son Mark (Delores) Brigman, of Patrick; daughter Rhonda (Joe) Lomas, of Cheraw; grandchildren Brent (Kim) Lomas, Brandon (Journey) Lomas, Breeannia Brigman, Shae Lomas and Christian Brigman; great grandchild McKensley Lomas; brother Carl Brigman, of Columbia, S.C.; and sister Elease Cassidy, of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Inez Horton Kirkley
MCBEE – Inez Horton Kirkley, 90, died May 8, 2007. A funeral service was held May 11 at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beauford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Kirkley, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Joel Stanley and Elizabeth Sowell Horton. She was retired from the Kendall Company. She was a faithful member of Beauford Baptist Church, as long as her health permitted. She was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Evy Kirkley; son-in-law McColumn Fallaw; step-granddaughter Allison Shealy Heyward; brothers Basil and Ray Horton; and sisters Elizabeth Snipes and Susie Kyle.
Surviving are daughter Jeralyn Fallaw, of McBee; grandchildren Sonya (Tommy) Shealy, of Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., Tommy (Beth) Fallaw, of Columbia; and great granddaughters Sherrie Lyn Shealy and Kirkley Elizabeth
Fallaw. Memorials can be sent to Beauford Baptist Church, 18172 Hwy. 151 McBee, S.C. 29101 or to the charity of one’s choice. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, Hartsville, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Theodore E. McLain
PATRICK – Theodore E. McLain, 85, died May 7, 2007. A funeral service was held May 9 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McLain, born in Patrick, was a son of the late John Walter and Sarah Polson McLain. He was a retired Chainsaw sales and service dealer and a timber business owner. He was a member of St. John Free Will Baptist Church where he served as former Deacon and Trustee, and was a member of the WOW Lodge 1102. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time in the mountains.
He was preceded in death by first wife Robin Byrd McLain; son Ervin McLain; brothers Avender, Lonnie, Oscar, Ernest, Walter and Willard McLain; sister Corinne M. Lisenby; and adopted sister Eva Grooms.
Surviving are wife Nealie Brown Polson McLain; son Donald (Polly) McLain, of Patrick; daughter-in law Mary McLain, of Patrick; stepsons Wilson (Linda) Polson, of Chesterfield, Billy Polson, of Patrick and Jerald (Troyene) Polson, of Chesterfield; stepdaughters Peggy Wallace, of Monroe, N.C., Bonnie (Jimmy) Gibson, of Chesterfield and Kathy Polson, of the home; brother Harold (Helen) McLain, of Patrick; sister-in-law Ola McLain, of Patrick; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, 13 step-granchildren, 24 step-great grandchildren and one great step grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Bertha Kneece Rivers
CHESTERFIELD – Bertha Kneece Rivers, 84, died May 5, 2007. A funeral service was held May 7 at Zoar United Methodist Church, Cheraw with burial in the Rivers Family Cemetery- Zoar United Methodist Church.
Rivers, born in Dunbarton, S.C. was a daughter of the late Rev. James Monroe and Georgia Anderson Kneece. She was a homemaker and dedicated church pianist and organist at Zoar United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School, children’s choir and held many offices in her church UMW. She was known for her love of all children, who affectionately referred to her as “Miss Bertha.”
Surviving are husband of 65 years Bill J. Rivers; son Billy (Nancy) Rivers, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter Dr. Bonnie (Dr. Jack) Drumwright, of Sulphur, La.; grandchildren Bill (Kamlin) Rivers III, of Darlington, S.C., Lyle (Suzanne) Rivers, of Lexington, S.C., Kneece Camp, of Paris, France, Rivers (Becky) Camp, of Sulphur, La., Sara Camp, of Shreveport, La.; five great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chestefield, S.C. 29709 or Zoar United Methodist Church c/o Sallie Short, 708 Orchard Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29520.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Calvin David ‘Doc’ Rivers
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Calvin David “Doc” Rivers, 65, died May 6, 2007. A funeral service was held May 9 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield, with burial in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cheraw.
Rivers, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Pierce Wilson “Buddy” and Hazel Pricilla Tucker Rivers. He was a retired employee of Cannon Mills.
Surviving are wife Ola Mae Hayes Rivers; daughter Hazel Janet “Sissy” (David) Anderson, of Jefferson; grandchildren Jacob and Tori Anderson; aunts Judy Tucker Wallace, of Southern Pines, N.C. and Phyllis Tucker, of Gastonia, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Earl Clyde Laney
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Earl Clyde Laney, 67, died May 5, 2007 at Trinity Hospital and Hospice of Augusta, Ga. A graveside service was held May 8 at Lakeland Memorial Park in Monore, N.C. with military honors.
Laney, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Clyde and Sadie Belle Laney. He was a retired supervisor with the Street Department for the City of Charlotte, N.C. He was also a member of the Steele Creek Masonic Lodge #737 and the Oasis Temple of Charlotte and the American Legion Post #380 of Charlotte. He was an Army veteran.
Surviving are sister Dianne McDowell, of Aiken, S.C.; half-sisters Judy Melton, of Pageland and Kay Davis, of Charlotte, N.C.; half-brothers Donnie Laney, of Concord, N.C., J.T. Laney and Bruce Laney, both of Pageland. Memorials can be sent to Trinity Hospice of Augusta, GA, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd. Augusta, GA 30904, phone # 1-800-533-3949.
McEwen Funeral Home, of Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, May 7, 2007
May 8, 2007
Winfred ‘Wimp’ Eubanks
JEFFERSON – Winfred “Wimp” Eubanks, 81, died April 25, 2007. A funeral service was held April 29 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Eubanks, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Everett and Camilla Belk Eubanks. He was a retired employee of Springs Industries with 30 years of service and also worked for Rorie’s Well Drilling for 12 years following his retirement. He was a member of the Jefferson Rescue Squad with over 40 years of service, a member of Macedonia Masonic Lodge 239 and a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as an usher.
He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Eubanks and sisters Jenny Stephenson and Eva Mae Eubanks.
Surviving are wife Rachel Jackson Eubanks; sons Michael Eubanks, of Mt. Croghan, Randy (Christine) Eubanks and Jackie (Darlene) Eubanks, both of Jefferson, Stephen (Penny) Eubanks, of Heath Springs, S.C., Billy Ray (Brenda) Rollings, of Jefferson and Derick (Jennifer) Guyton, of Camden, S.C.; brothers Haul (Missy) Eubanks, of Jefferson, Harold (Frances) Eubanks, of Lancaster, S.C. and Jerry (Janie) Eubanks, of Kershaw, S.C.; sister Gladys Hinson, of Jefferson; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Ray Edward Moore
PAGELAND – Ray Edward Moore, 68, died May 2, 2007. A funeral service was held May 5 at Ruby Church of God with burial in the church cemetery.
Moore, born in Ruby, was a son of the late Henry Clim and Myrtle Aline Lear Moore. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Ruby Church of God.
He was preceded in death by brothers Doug and William Moore.
Surviving are wife Willie Mae Price Moore; son Billy Ray (Jackie) Moore, of Lancaster, S.C.; daughters Diane (Ricky) Melton, of Ruby, Ann Hancock, Shirley (Larry) Deese, Penny Lindsey and Lorrie Melton, all of Pageland; brother Ellis Moore, of Jefferson; sisters Susie Jenkins Rogers, Rachel Hodge, Jennie Melton, all of Ruby and Mary Hartley, of Lancaster, S.C.; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Joanne Veronica Leviner Cason
CHERAW — Joanne Veronica Leviner Cason, 56, died, Monday, April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held at Kiser Funeral Home with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Born in Cheraw, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie L. Leviner and the late Margaret Leviner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She had been an instructor of ceramics at the community center for many years. She assisted people in preparing their tax returns. She enjoyed traveling, playing games and working puzzles. She was a loving mother.
Surviving are her husband Larry M. Cason, sons John Murray Cason and Matthew Thomas Cason, daughter April Noel Cason, father and step-mother, and grandchildren Elizabeth Ann Cason and Michelle Pegues, all of Cheraw, S.C.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
Edelle B. Polson
PATRICK — Edelle B. Polson, 87, died Monday, April 09, 2007.
A graveside service was at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Born in Patrick, she was a daughter of the late Ira Walker and Mattie Lou Board Boan. She was the widow of Robert N. Polson Sr. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church of Cheraw.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert N. Polson Sr. and grandson Robert N. Polson III.
Surviving are sons Robert N. “Bobby” Polson Jr., of Cheraw, I. Craig Polson, of Alamogerdo, NM, brother Howard Boan, of Cheraw, sister Mary Lou Jacobs, of Cheraw, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
JEFFERSON – Winfred “Wimp” Eubanks, 81, died April 25, 2007. A funeral service was held April 29 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Eubanks, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Everett and Camilla Belk Eubanks. He was a retired employee of Springs Industries with 30 years of service and also worked for Rorie’s Well Drilling for 12 years following his retirement. He was a member of the Jefferson Rescue Squad with over 40 years of service, a member of Macedonia Masonic Lodge 239 and a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as an usher.
He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Eubanks and sisters Jenny Stephenson and Eva Mae Eubanks.
Surviving are wife Rachel Jackson Eubanks; sons Michael Eubanks, of Mt. Croghan, Randy (Christine) Eubanks and Jackie (Darlene) Eubanks, both of Jefferson, Stephen (Penny) Eubanks, of Heath Springs, S.C., Billy Ray (Brenda) Rollings, of Jefferson and Derick (Jennifer) Guyton, of Camden, S.C.; brothers Haul (Missy) Eubanks, of Jefferson, Harold (Frances) Eubanks, of Lancaster, S.C. and Jerry (Janie) Eubanks, of Kershaw, S.C.; sister Gladys Hinson, of Jefferson; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Ray Edward Moore
PAGELAND – Ray Edward Moore, 68, died May 2, 2007. A funeral service was held May 5 at Ruby Church of God with burial in the church cemetery.
Moore, born in Ruby, was a son of the late Henry Clim and Myrtle Aline Lear Moore. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Ruby Church of God.
He was preceded in death by brothers Doug and William Moore.
Surviving are wife Willie Mae Price Moore; son Billy Ray (Jackie) Moore, of Lancaster, S.C.; daughters Diane (Ricky) Melton, of Ruby, Ann Hancock, Shirley (Larry) Deese, Penny Lindsey and Lorrie Melton, all of Pageland; brother Ellis Moore, of Jefferson; sisters Susie Jenkins Rogers, Rachel Hodge, Jennie Melton, all of Ruby and Mary Hartley, of Lancaster, S.C.; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Joanne Veronica Leviner Cason
CHERAW — Joanne Veronica Leviner Cason, 56, died, Monday, April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held at Kiser Funeral Home with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Born in Cheraw, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie L. Leviner and the late Margaret Leviner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She had been an instructor of ceramics at the community center for many years. She assisted people in preparing their tax returns. She enjoyed traveling, playing games and working puzzles. She was a loving mother.
Surviving are her husband Larry M. Cason, sons John Murray Cason and Matthew Thomas Cason, daughter April Noel Cason, father and step-mother, and grandchildren Elizabeth Ann Cason and Michelle Pegues, all of Cheraw, S.C.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
Edelle B. Polson
PATRICK — Edelle B. Polson, 87, died Monday, April 09, 2007.
A graveside service was at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Born in Patrick, she was a daughter of the late Ira Walker and Mattie Lou Board Boan. She was the widow of Robert N. Polson Sr. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church of Cheraw.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert N. Polson Sr. and grandson Robert N. Polson III.
Surviving are sons Robert N. “Bobby” Polson Jr., of Cheraw, I. Craig Polson, of Alamogerdo, NM, brother Howard Boan, of Cheraw, sister Mary Lou Jacobs, of Cheraw, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, April 30, 2007
May 1, 2007
Charlie Frank Cranford
CHESTERFIELD – Charlie Frank Cranford, 66, died April 18, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C. A funeral service was held April 21 at Mt. Mary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Cranford, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Charles and Carrie McKay Cranford. He was a member of Drucilla A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Pastor Aide Committee and Trustee Board. One of his all time favorite hobbies was fishing and sharing his catch of the day with family and friends.
Surviving are: wife Tiny Doretha Nivens; daughter Rhonda R. Sanders, of Cheraw; sons Charlie Bernard Cranford of the home, Franklin Cranford, of Greenwood, S.C. and Fess (Mechelle) Cranford, of Chesterfield; sisters Etta Bryant, Minnie Lee Bethea, Margie Massey, Lillie May Lowery and Hennie Ruth Joines; brother Robert (Ruth) Jefferson; grandchildren Whitney Sanders, Brooke Sanders, Latoria Myers, Fess Cranford, Jr., and Brittany Cranford; and great grandsons Chandler K. Sanders and Khamyrn A. Erasmus.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy F. Horne
PAGELAND – Jimmy F. Horne, 64, died April 23, 2007. A funeral service was held April 26 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Horne, was a son of the late Carson and Beatrice Baker Horne. He was a retired machinist from Conbraco.
He was preceded in death by sister Margaret Smith.
Surviving are: wife Ida Sims Horne; step-mother Arnita Lindsey of Pageland; sons, Mark Horne of Pageland, James Horne, of Manning, S.C.; daughters, Teresa Small, of Lancaster, S.C. and Margie Pierce, of Cheraw, S.C.; brothers Dickie Horne of Augusta, Ga., Bill and Johnny Horne of Pageland; sisters, Catherine Sistare, of Pageland, Evelyn Griffin and Marilyn Kitchen, of Augusta, Ga., Carolyn Herron, of Orangeburg, S.C., Shelia McArdle, of Lancaster, S.C., Diane Price, of Pageland and Pam Hege, of Rock Hill, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd. Suite 200, Charlotte, N.C. 28210.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Mullis Watts
PAGELAND – Dorothy Mullis Watts, 78, died April 23, 2007. A funeral service was held April 26 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watts, was a daughter of the late Henry E. and Eva Mae Threatt Mullis. She was preceded in death by husband Marion L. Watts.
Surviving are: sons Darrell and Richard Watts, of Pageland; daughters Carolyn Autry, of Jefferson, Debra Pressley, of Matthews, N.C.; sisters Vera Funderburk, of Pageland, Lenora James and Mary Killough, of Monroe, N.C., Joyce Courtney, of Pageland; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7723 Pageland Hwy., Monroe, N.C. 28112.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Dora Frances Hancock Epperson
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Dora Frances Hancock Epperson, 83, died April 20, 2007. A funeral service was held April 22 at West Point Baptist Church with burial in Carolina Memorial Park.
Epperson, born in Mt. Croghan, was a daughter of the late Norman Henry and Cora Jordan Hancock. She retired in 1983 from Terry Products, following more than 25 years of service. She was a member of West Point Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years in the nursery department.
She was preceded in death by husband Don C. Epperson.
Surviving are: daughters Janis (Robert) Tucker, of Kannapolis, N.C., and Donna (Jimmy) Baker, of China Grove, N.C.; grandchildren Allen Baker, Jennifer Petty, Brandon Farabee and Chance Tucker; great grandchildren Allie Baker and Jenna Petty.
Memorials can be sent to West Point Baptist Church, 1100 Pine Street, Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.
Lady’s Funeral Home of Kannapolis, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements.
Albert McCray Jr.
MONROE, N.C. – Albert McCray Jr., 72, died April 15, 2007.
A funeral service was held April 20 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. with burial in Nicey Grove cemetery, Pageland.
McCray, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late Albert and Odell Smith McCray. He was a dedicated worker of Tyson Food until retirement. He attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. He was formerly married to Aline Bennett McCray.
He was preceded in death by brother Johnny McCray.
Surviving are: daughters Alberta Melton and Kathy McCray, of Pageland; sons Charles and Wilson McCray, of Pageland, Ricky McCray, of Monroe, N.C., and Stephon Chapman, of Ruby; sisters Cathy Marshall, Rethal Burch and Coletha Giles of Pageland and Marie Burr of Chesterfield; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
John Wiley Mungo
PAGELAND – John Wiley Mungo, 42 died April 26, 2007. A graveside service was held April 28 at First Baptist cemetery.
He was a psychotherapist in a private practice in Atlanta, Ga. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C .(summa cum laude). First masters degree-Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa. Second masters degree-psychology from Georgia State University.
Surviving are mother, Sara M. Mungo of Pageland; brother, Frank M. Mungo of Florence, Ky.; nephews, Allen and Ben Mungo.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Zion United Methodist Church, 647 Zion Church Rd., Pageland, SC 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Aralee “Boochie” Sowell
CHESTERFIELD – Aralee “Boochie” Sowell, 60, died April 23, 2007 at Carolina Hospital Systems, Florence, SC. A funeral service was held St. James A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Sowell, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of Reatha Cranford and the late Johnny Avery. He was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Steward Board, Men’s ministry, and the Usher Board. He was a graduate of Gary High School and was a dedicated employee at Delta Mills, Fieldcrest and Crown Cork & Seal. He was also a staff member at Flemming’s Funeral Home and an avid landscaper. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and served as secretary. He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Avery; brother, Ronnie Avery. Surviving is wife of 21 years, Gennette M. Sowell; mother, Reatha Cranford; daughters, Shelia (Anthony) Daniels, Janet (Bryan) James both of Cheraw, Wanda (Walter) Bowen and Kathy (Kenley,Jr.) Hardison both of Chesterfield, Amy and Latisha Lowery both of the home; sons, Franklin Sowell of Cheraw, Jeffrey Lowery of Chatnoogin, VA, Emanuel (Deanna) Lowery of Wadesboro, NC, and Elmore (Vernon) Lowery of Fayetteville, NC; sister, Mary (Joe) Mundy of Chesterfield; brothers, Dewayne (Beverly) Cranford of Chesterfield and Danny (Amy) Cranford of Woodbridge, Va.; 21 grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
CHESTERFIELD – Charlie Frank Cranford, 66, died April 18, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C. A funeral service was held April 21 at Mt. Mary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Cranford, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Charles and Carrie McKay Cranford. He was a member of Drucilla A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Pastor Aide Committee and Trustee Board. One of his all time favorite hobbies was fishing and sharing his catch of the day with family and friends.
Surviving are: wife Tiny Doretha Nivens; daughter Rhonda R. Sanders, of Cheraw; sons Charlie Bernard Cranford of the home, Franklin Cranford, of Greenwood, S.C. and Fess (Mechelle) Cranford, of Chesterfield; sisters Etta Bryant, Minnie Lee Bethea, Margie Massey, Lillie May Lowery and Hennie Ruth Joines; brother Robert (Ruth) Jefferson; grandchildren Whitney Sanders, Brooke Sanders, Latoria Myers, Fess Cranford, Jr., and Brittany Cranford; and great grandsons Chandler K. Sanders and Khamyrn A. Erasmus.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy F. Horne
PAGELAND – Jimmy F. Horne, 64, died April 23, 2007. A funeral service was held April 26 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Horne, was a son of the late Carson and Beatrice Baker Horne. He was a retired machinist from Conbraco.
He was preceded in death by sister Margaret Smith.
Surviving are: wife Ida Sims Horne; step-mother Arnita Lindsey of Pageland; sons, Mark Horne of Pageland, James Horne, of Manning, S.C.; daughters, Teresa Small, of Lancaster, S.C. and Margie Pierce, of Cheraw, S.C.; brothers Dickie Horne of Augusta, Ga., Bill and Johnny Horne of Pageland; sisters, Catherine Sistare, of Pageland, Evelyn Griffin and Marilyn Kitchen, of Augusta, Ga., Carolyn Herron, of Orangeburg, S.C., Shelia McArdle, of Lancaster, S.C., Diane Price, of Pageland and Pam Hege, of Rock Hill, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd. Suite 200, Charlotte, N.C. 28210.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Mullis Watts
PAGELAND – Dorothy Mullis Watts, 78, died April 23, 2007. A funeral service was held April 26 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watts, was a daughter of the late Henry E. and Eva Mae Threatt Mullis. She was preceded in death by husband Marion L. Watts.
Surviving are: sons Darrell and Richard Watts, of Pageland; daughters Carolyn Autry, of Jefferson, Debra Pressley, of Matthews, N.C.; sisters Vera Funderburk, of Pageland, Lenora James and Mary Killough, of Monroe, N.C., Joyce Courtney, of Pageland; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7723 Pageland Hwy., Monroe, N.C. 28112.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Dora Frances Hancock Epperson
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Dora Frances Hancock Epperson, 83, died April 20, 2007. A funeral service was held April 22 at West Point Baptist Church with burial in Carolina Memorial Park.
Epperson, born in Mt. Croghan, was a daughter of the late Norman Henry and Cora Jordan Hancock. She retired in 1983 from Terry Products, following more than 25 years of service. She was a member of West Point Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years in the nursery department.
She was preceded in death by husband Don C. Epperson.
Surviving are: daughters Janis (Robert) Tucker, of Kannapolis, N.C., and Donna (Jimmy) Baker, of China Grove, N.C.; grandchildren Allen Baker, Jennifer Petty, Brandon Farabee and Chance Tucker; great grandchildren Allie Baker and Jenna Petty.
Memorials can be sent to West Point Baptist Church, 1100 Pine Street, Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.
Lady’s Funeral Home of Kannapolis, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements.
Albert McCray Jr.
MONROE, N.C. – Albert McCray Jr., 72, died April 15, 2007.
A funeral service was held April 20 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. with burial in Nicey Grove cemetery, Pageland.
McCray, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late Albert and Odell Smith McCray. He was a dedicated worker of Tyson Food until retirement. He attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. He was formerly married to Aline Bennett McCray.
He was preceded in death by brother Johnny McCray.
Surviving are: daughters Alberta Melton and Kathy McCray, of Pageland; sons Charles and Wilson McCray, of Pageland, Ricky McCray, of Monroe, N.C., and Stephon Chapman, of Ruby; sisters Cathy Marshall, Rethal Burch and Coletha Giles of Pageland and Marie Burr of Chesterfield; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
John Wiley Mungo
PAGELAND – John Wiley Mungo, 42 died April 26, 2007. A graveside service was held April 28 at First Baptist cemetery.
He was a psychotherapist in a private practice in Atlanta, Ga. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C .(summa cum laude). First masters degree-Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa. Second masters degree-psychology from Georgia State University.
Surviving are mother, Sara M. Mungo of Pageland; brother, Frank M. Mungo of Florence, Ky.; nephews, Allen and Ben Mungo.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Zion United Methodist Church, 647 Zion Church Rd., Pageland, SC 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Aralee “Boochie” Sowell
CHESTERFIELD – Aralee “Boochie” Sowell, 60, died April 23, 2007 at Carolina Hospital Systems, Florence, SC. A funeral service was held St. James A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Sowell, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of Reatha Cranford and the late Johnny Avery. He was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Steward Board, Men’s ministry, and the Usher Board. He was a graduate of Gary High School and was a dedicated employee at Delta Mills, Fieldcrest and Crown Cork & Seal. He was also a staff member at Flemming’s Funeral Home and an avid landscaper. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and served as secretary. He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Avery; brother, Ronnie Avery. Surviving is wife of 21 years, Gennette M. Sowell; mother, Reatha Cranford; daughters, Shelia (Anthony) Daniels, Janet (Bryan) James both of Cheraw, Wanda (Walter) Bowen and Kathy (Kenley,Jr.) Hardison both of Chesterfield, Amy and Latisha Lowery both of the home; sons, Franklin Sowell of Cheraw, Jeffrey Lowery of Chatnoogin, VA, Emanuel (Deanna) Lowery of Wadesboro, NC, and Elmore (Vernon) Lowery of Fayetteville, NC; sister, Mary (Joe) Mundy of Chesterfield; brothers, Dewayne (Beverly) Cranford of Chesterfield and Danny (Amy) Cranford of Woodbridge, Va.; 21 grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, April 23, 2007
April 24, 2007
Charles Clayman Anderson
PAGELAND – Charles Clayman Anderson, 84, died April 18, 2007. A graveside service was held April 20 at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Caulie and Mamie Mills Anderson. He was a retired crane operator and world traveler. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Rebecca Anderson, and daughter Charlene Anderson.
Surviving are sons Tony Anderson, Jerry, Johnny and Craig Tadlock, all of Pageland; daughters Theresa Oliver, of Pageland, Judy McKinley, of Charlotte, N.C. and Branda Cory, of Clarkston, W.Va.; and sister Johnsie Watson, of Hartsville, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Providence Baptist Church 232 Providence Church Rd. Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Sarah Phillips Boan
CHERAW – Sarah Phillips Boan, died April 19, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 22 at Westside Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Boan, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Arthur Battle and Sarah Frances Jones Phillips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by brothers Battle, John, Mack, and Gordon Phillips, and sisters Mary Pate, Lucille Phillips, and Clemmie White.
Surviving are husband of 64 years Howard W. Boan Sr.; son H. Walker (Mary) Boan Jr., of Inman, S.C.; daughter Diane (James) Donaldson of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters Dorothy P. Zearfoss and Edith (Fay) Martin, both of Chesterfield; two grandchildren, Beth (Jimmy) O’Neal, of Cheraw and James Walker Donaldson, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and great grandchildren Richard, Alex, and Jacob Evans, of Cheraw.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Charity of One’s Choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Jackie Wayne Bobola
MONROE, N.C. – Jackie Wayne Bobola, 60, of Pageland, died April 19, 2007 at CMC-Union. A memorial service was held April 20 at Davis Funeral Home Chapel.
Bobola, born in Lowell, Mass., was a son of the late John Joseph and Ona Mae Helms Bobola. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by sisters Victoria Bobola and JoAnn Bobola Basnett.
Surviving are brothers John (Judy) Bobola, of Hudson, NH, Frank (Christine) Bobola, of Pelham, NH, Steve Bobola, of Methuen, Mass., Andrew (Deborah) Bobola, of Newton, NH, Peter (Diane) Bobola, of Derry, NH, Robert (Maryann) Bobola of Exeter, NH, Richard (Joanne) Bobola, of Derry, NH, Thomas (Mary Lou) Bobola, of Newton, NH; sisters, Nancy Bobola, of Tyngsboro, Mass., Jeanne (Joseph) Scott, of Pelham, NH; two special and loving cousins, Betty Helms and Ann Rushing, both of Monroe, N.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, N.C. 28110.
Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Broome Gainey
JEFFERSON – Betty Broome Gainey, 63, died April 19, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Gainey, born in Lancaster County, was a daughter of the late Clyde and Florence “Evelyn” Broughton Broome. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant with Lancaster Convalescent Center. She was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by daughter Wendy Charline Gainey; brothers Robert and Jerry Broome, and sister Minnie Gibson.
Surviving are husband of 46 years, Charles W. Gainey; daughters Barbara (Dominique) Crawford and Penny (Chris) Romane, both of Jefferson; brothers, Bill (Joan) and Sidney (Faye) Broome, both of Lancaster, S.C.; sister Mary (Bobby) Faile, of Jefferson; grandchildren Candy and Bobby Charles Parker, Caitlin and Dylan Carnes and Erin Romane; and five great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Nancy Matheson Funderburk Geddings
PAGELAND – Nancy Matheson Funderburk Geddings, of Powder Springs, Ga., 72, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 16 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
She was a daughter of the late David and Zela Smith Matheson.
She was preceded in death by husband Hurley Alfred Funderburk Jr.
Surviving are daughter Shelia Courtney, of Powder Springs, Ga.; brother Paul Matheson, of Monroe, N.C.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Ray Kirkley
PAGELAND – Ray Kirkley, 71, died April 18, 2007. A funeral service was held April 20 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial April 21 at Hill Crest Cemetery in Conway, S.C.
Kirkley was a son of the late Marion C. Kirkley and Flora Belle Sullivan.
Surviving are wife Barbara Rowell Kirkley; son Steven Kirkley, of Irmo, S.C.; daughter Shelia Suhrer, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters Elaine Knight and Alline Rollins, both of Jefferson; grandchildren Sydney Robinson, Oliva and Miranda Kirkley and Hayden Suhrer. Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Kate Presson Martin
MARSHVILLE, N.C. – Kate Presson Martin, 85, died April 18, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
Martin was a daughter of the late Will and Madge Walters Presson.
She was preceded in death by husband Howard C. Martin.
Surviving are sons Michael (Judy) Martin, of Pageland, Danny (Judy) Martin, Eddie (Susan) Martin, David (Teresa) Martin, all of Marshville, N.C.; daughter Kathy (Jim) Maye, of Marshville, N.C.; brothers Bill Presson, of Charlotte, N.C. and Jim Presson of, Mooresville N.C.; sister Pegy McCollum, of Manahawkine, NJ; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 807, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Blanche T. Massey
LANCASTER, S.C. – Blanche T. Massey, 92, died April 16, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 18 at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Massey was a daughter of the late Ernest Alvin and Susan Jane Adams Turner. She was retired from Chesterfield Yarn and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, where she was involved in the WMU.
She was preceded in death by husband, Roscoe Massey; daughter, Jane Griffin; brothers, Ralph, Jack, Ale and Starr Turner; sisters, Mary Dillenger and Reba Blackmon; grandchildren, Brandon Carson Griffin, Gregg McManus, and Matthew Baker; sons-in-law, Carson Griffin and Ralph Rape.
Surviving are sons William (Pat) and Cleveland “Buddy” (Carolyn) Massey, both of Lancaster, S.C.; daughters Mot (James) Doster, Effie (Keith) Deese, Nancy (Byron) McManus, Cathryn Rape, Brenda (Dennis) Griffin, all of Lancaster, S.C. and Becky (Larry) Gurganious, of Pageland; sisters Lucille Washam, of Mooresville and Betty Jordan, of Lancaster; 32 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 6437 Oak Hill Church Rd., Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or to Hospice of Lancaster, 800 W. Meeting St. Lancaster, S.C. 29720.
Albert McCray
MONROE, N.C. – Albert McCray, Jr., 72, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 20 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C., with burial in Nicey Grove Cemetery in Pageland.
McCray, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late Albert and Odell Smith McCray. He was a dedicated worker of Tyson Food until retirement and attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He was formerly married to Aline Bennett McCray.
Surviving are daughters Alberta Melton and Kathy McCray, both of Pageland; sons Charles and Wilson McCray, both of Pageland, Ricky McCray, of Monroe, N.C., and Stephon Chapman, of Ruby; sisters, Cathy Marshall, Rethal Burch and Coletha Giles, all of Pageland and Marie Burr, of Chesterfield; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Howard Clayton Phelps
CHESTERFIELD – Howard Clayton Phelps, 86, died April 15, 2007. A graveside service was held April 18 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Phelps, born in Lexington, N.C., was a son of the late Dalton and Viola Cope Phelps. He was a retired water treatment operator with the city of Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was preceded in death by wife Katherine Sweatt Phelps, brother Roy Phelps, and sister Lena Phelps Spaugh.
Surviving are sons Jimmy and David Phelps, of Clemmons, N.C., Howard “Buddy” Phelps, of Charlotte, N.C. and Terry Phelps, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughters Frances Black, of Chesterfield, Linda Osborn, of Tobassoville, N.C. and Kathy Joyner, of Clemmons, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Harry Lee Rogers
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. – SFC Retired Harry Lee Rogers, 69, died April 19, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Providence Baptist Church with burial in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Pageland with full military honors.
Rogers, born in Pageland, was a son of the late Wade Hampton and Nell Lee Rogers. He was a retired Sergeant First Class U.S. Army Veteran with 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. SFC Rogers was a member of the Special Forces Unit and received numerous medals and commendations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Parachute Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palms. He was a retired employee of Willamette Industries.
Surviving are sons, Andy Charles Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C., Mark Lynn Rogers, of Dunn, N.C. and Robbie Lee (Alex) Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughters Julie Renee (Robert) Walker, of Fayetteville, N.C., Kim Suzette (Mike) Poncin, of Tampa, Fla. and Christina Dawn (Juan) Silva, of Orlando, Fla. and their mother Betty Christina Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; sister Diane Pope, of Pageland; an 10 grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Nell L. Rogers
PAGELAND – Nell L. Rogers, 88, died April 13, 2007. A graveside service was held April 16 at Zion United Methodist Church cemetery.
She was daughter of the late Richard and Lottie Pierce Lee. She was retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mills and a member of Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Wade H. Rogers and brother John Lee.
Surviving are son Harry Rogers, of Indian Trail, N.C.; daughter Diane R. Pope, of Pageland; sister Annie Lynn Caskey, of Wadesboro, N.C.; daughter-in-law Betty Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; sister-in-law Violet Lee, of Wadesboro, N.C.; special neighbors Betty Sherrin, Harold and Marietta Adcock, Mickey and Lori Deese, Angela and Desi Walker; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Hickory St., Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Virgie W. Wallace
CHERAW – Virgie W. Wallace, 80, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 19 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church cemetery.
Wallace, born in Cheraw, was a daughter of the late Elijah Clifton and Millie Knight Wallace. She was a retired employee of Sacony with 37 years of service and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Charlie O. Wallace; son Steven Wallace; and sisters Ruth Watts, Icy Ean Wallace, Vera Arie Hyatt and Edell Bone.
Surviving are sons Autrey (Jane) and Gene (Pam) Wallace, of Cheraw; brothers Elmer Ray (Sylvia) Wallace, of Chesterfield and Clifton Harrison (Joyce Ann) Wallace, of Cheraw; brother-in-law Mack Bone, of Cheraw; four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Nosser Williams
CHERAW – Judy Nosser Williams, 55, died April 13, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Morven cemetery, Morven, N.C.
Williams, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of Letha Adams Cook. She was a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She was a former nurse with Marlboro Park Hospital and the Visiting Nurses.
She was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Jerry Cook.
Surviving along with mother are sons Mark Nosser and Chad Covington, both of Cheraw; daughters Leila Crawford, of New Mexico, Lara Golden, of Cheraw and Nina (Dr. Bradley) Russell, of Florence, S.C.; brother James Cook, of Patrick; sisters Sue Johnson, of Chesterfield, Betty Outlaw, of Stephens City, Va. and Lisa Corbett of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Charles Clayman Anderson, 84, died April 18, 2007. A graveside service was held April 20 at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Caulie and Mamie Mills Anderson. He was a retired crane operator and world traveler. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Rebecca Anderson, and daughter Charlene Anderson.
Surviving are sons Tony Anderson, Jerry, Johnny and Craig Tadlock, all of Pageland; daughters Theresa Oliver, of Pageland, Judy McKinley, of Charlotte, N.C. and Branda Cory, of Clarkston, W.Va.; and sister Johnsie Watson, of Hartsville, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Providence Baptist Church 232 Providence Church Rd. Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Sarah Phillips Boan
CHERAW – Sarah Phillips Boan, died April 19, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 22 at Westside Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Boan, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Arthur Battle and Sarah Frances Jones Phillips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by brothers Battle, John, Mack, and Gordon Phillips, and sisters Mary Pate, Lucille Phillips, and Clemmie White.
Surviving are husband of 64 years Howard W. Boan Sr.; son H. Walker (Mary) Boan Jr., of Inman, S.C.; daughter Diane (James) Donaldson of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters Dorothy P. Zearfoss and Edith (Fay) Martin, both of Chesterfield; two grandchildren, Beth (Jimmy) O’Neal, of Cheraw and James Walker Donaldson, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and great grandchildren Richard, Alex, and Jacob Evans, of Cheraw.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Charity of One’s Choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Jackie Wayne Bobola
MONROE, N.C. – Jackie Wayne Bobola, 60, of Pageland, died April 19, 2007 at CMC-Union. A memorial service was held April 20 at Davis Funeral Home Chapel.
Bobola, born in Lowell, Mass., was a son of the late John Joseph and Ona Mae Helms Bobola. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by sisters Victoria Bobola and JoAnn Bobola Basnett.
Surviving are brothers John (Judy) Bobola, of Hudson, NH, Frank (Christine) Bobola, of Pelham, NH, Steve Bobola, of Methuen, Mass., Andrew (Deborah) Bobola, of Newton, NH, Peter (Diane) Bobola, of Derry, NH, Robert (Maryann) Bobola of Exeter, NH, Richard (Joanne) Bobola, of Derry, NH, Thomas (Mary Lou) Bobola, of Newton, NH; sisters, Nancy Bobola, of Tyngsboro, Mass., Jeanne (Joseph) Scott, of Pelham, NH; two special and loving cousins, Betty Helms and Ann Rushing, both of Monroe, N.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, N.C. 28110.
Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Broome Gainey
JEFFERSON – Betty Broome Gainey, 63, died April 19, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Gainey, born in Lancaster County, was a daughter of the late Clyde and Florence “Evelyn” Broughton Broome. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant with Lancaster Convalescent Center. She was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by daughter Wendy Charline Gainey; brothers Robert and Jerry Broome, and sister Minnie Gibson.
Surviving are husband of 46 years, Charles W. Gainey; daughters Barbara (Dominique) Crawford and Penny (Chris) Romane, both of Jefferson; brothers, Bill (Joan) and Sidney (Faye) Broome, both of Lancaster, S.C.; sister Mary (Bobby) Faile, of Jefferson; grandchildren Candy and Bobby Charles Parker, Caitlin and Dylan Carnes and Erin Romane; and five great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Nancy Matheson Funderburk Geddings
PAGELAND – Nancy Matheson Funderburk Geddings, of Powder Springs, Ga., 72, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 16 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
She was a daughter of the late David and Zela Smith Matheson.
She was preceded in death by husband Hurley Alfred Funderburk Jr.
Surviving are daughter Shelia Courtney, of Powder Springs, Ga.; brother Paul Matheson, of Monroe, N.C.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Ray Kirkley
PAGELAND – Ray Kirkley, 71, died April 18, 2007. A funeral service was held April 20 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial April 21 at Hill Crest Cemetery in Conway, S.C.
Kirkley was a son of the late Marion C. Kirkley and Flora Belle Sullivan.
Surviving are wife Barbara Rowell Kirkley; son Steven Kirkley, of Irmo, S.C.; daughter Shelia Suhrer, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters Elaine Knight and Alline Rollins, both of Jefferson; grandchildren Sydney Robinson, Oliva and Miranda Kirkley and Hayden Suhrer. Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Kate Presson Martin
MARSHVILLE, N.C. – Kate Presson Martin, 85, died April 18, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
Martin was a daughter of the late Will and Madge Walters Presson.
She was preceded in death by husband Howard C. Martin.
Surviving are sons Michael (Judy) Martin, of Pageland, Danny (Judy) Martin, Eddie (Susan) Martin, David (Teresa) Martin, all of Marshville, N.C.; daughter Kathy (Jim) Maye, of Marshville, N.C.; brothers Bill Presson, of Charlotte, N.C. and Jim Presson of, Mooresville N.C.; sister Pegy McCollum, of Manahawkine, NJ; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 807, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Blanche T. Massey
LANCASTER, S.C. – Blanche T. Massey, 92, died April 16, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 18 at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Massey was a daughter of the late Ernest Alvin and Susan Jane Adams Turner. She was retired from Chesterfield Yarn and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, where she was involved in the WMU.
She was preceded in death by husband, Roscoe Massey; daughter, Jane Griffin; brothers, Ralph, Jack, Ale and Starr Turner; sisters, Mary Dillenger and Reba Blackmon; grandchildren, Brandon Carson Griffin, Gregg McManus, and Matthew Baker; sons-in-law, Carson Griffin and Ralph Rape.
Surviving are sons William (Pat) and Cleveland “Buddy” (Carolyn) Massey, both of Lancaster, S.C.; daughters Mot (James) Doster, Effie (Keith) Deese, Nancy (Byron) McManus, Cathryn Rape, Brenda (Dennis) Griffin, all of Lancaster, S.C. and Becky (Larry) Gurganious, of Pageland; sisters Lucille Washam, of Mooresville and Betty Jordan, of Lancaster; 32 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 6437 Oak Hill Church Rd., Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or to Hospice of Lancaster, 800 W. Meeting St. Lancaster, S.C. 29720.
Albert McCray
MONROE, N.C. – Albert McCray, Jr., 72, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 20 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C., with burial in Nicey Grove Cemetery in Pageland.
McCray, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late Albert and Odell Smith McCray. He was a dedicated worker of Tyson Food until retirement and attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He was formerly married to Aline Bennett McCray.
Surviving are daughters Alberta Melton and Kathy McCray, both of Pageland; sons Charles and Wilson McCray, both of Pageland, Ricky McCray, of Monroe, N.C., and Stephon Chapman, of Ruby; sisters, Cathy Marshall, Rethal Burch and Coletha Giles, all of Pageland and Marie Burr, of Chesterfield; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Howard Clayton Phelps
CHESTERFIELD – Howard Clayton Phelps, 86, died April 15, 2007. A graveside service was held April 18 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Phelps, born in Lexington, N.C., was a son of the late Dalton and Viola Cope Phelps. He was a retired water treatment operator with the city of Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was preceded in death by wife Katherine Sweatt Phelps, brother Roy Phelps, and sister Lena Phelps Spaugh.
Surviving are sons Jimmy and David Phelps, of Clemmons, N.C., Howard “Buddy” Phelps, of Charlotte, N.C. and Terry Phelps, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughters Frances Black, of Chesterfield, Linda Osborn, of Tobassoville, N.C. and Kathy Joyner, of Clemmons, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Harry Lee Rogers
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. – SFC Retired Harry Lee Rogers, 69, died April 19, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Providence Baptist Church with burial in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Pageland with full military honors.
Rogers, born in Pageland, was a son of the late Wade Hampton and Nell Lee Rogers. He was a retired Sergeant First Class U.S. Army Veteran with 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. SFC Rogers was a member of the Special Forces Unit and received numerous medals and commendations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Parachute Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palms. He was a retired employee of Willamette Industries.
Surviving are sons, Andy Charles Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C., Mark Lynn Rogers, of Dunn, N.C. and Robbie Lee (Alex) Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughters Julie Renee (Robert) Walker, of Fayetteville, N.C., Kim Suzette (Mike) Poncin, of Tampa, Fla. and Christina Dawn (Juan) Silva, of Orlando, Fla. and their mother Betty Christina Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; sister Diane Pope, of Pageland; an 10 grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Nell L. Rogers
PAGELAND – Nell L. Rogers, 88, died April 13, 2007. A graveside service was held April 16 at Zion United Methodist Church cemetery.
She was daughter of the late Richard and Lottie Pierce Lee. She was retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mills and a member of Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Wade H. Rogers and brother John Lee.
Surviving are son Harry Rogers, of Indian Trail, N.C.; daughter Diane R. Pope, of Pageland; sister Annie Lynn Caskey, of Wadesboro, N.C.; daughter-in-law Betty Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; sister-in-law Violet Lee, of Wadesboro, N.C.; special neighbors Betty Sherrin, Harold and Marietta Adcock, Mickey and Lori Deese, Angela and Desi Walker; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Hickory St., Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.
Virgie W. Wallace
CHERAW – Virgie W. Wallace, 80, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 19 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church cemetery.
Wallace, born in Cheraw, was a daughter of the late Elijah Clifton and Millie Knight Wallace. She was a retired employee of Sacony with 37 years of service and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Charlie O. Wallace; son Steven Wallace; and sisters Ruth Watts, Icy Ean Wallace, Vera Arie Hyatt and Edell Bone.
Surviving are sons Autrey (Jane) and Gene (Pam) Wallace, of Cheraw; brothers Elmer Ray (Sylvia) Wallace, of Chesterfield and Clifton Harrison (Joyce Ann) Wallace, of Cheraw; brother-in-law Mack Bone, of Cheraw; four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Nosser Williams
CHERAW – Judy Nosser Williams, 55, died April 13, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Morven cemetery, Morven, N.C.
Williams, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of Letha Adams Cook. She was a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She was a former nurse with Marlboro Park Hospital and the Visiting Nurses.
She was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Jerry Cook.
Surviving along with mother are sons Mark Nosser and Chad Covington, both of Cheraw; daughters Leila Crawford, of New Mexico, Lara Golden, of Cheraw and Nina (Dr. Bradley) Russell, of Florence, S.C.; brother James Cook, of Patrick; sisters Sue Johnson, of Chesterfield, Betty Outlaw, of Stephens City, Va. and Lisa Corbett of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
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Rosa Lee Gainey Myers Allen
PAGELAND – Rosa Lee Gainey Myers Allen, 64, died April 5, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 8 at Oro United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Allen, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of Alice Myers and the late Leroy Gainey. She was a member of Oro United Methodist Church and was retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mill.
Surviving are husband Clemson Allen Sr.; children Marion Myers, of Pageland, Cynthia (Scottie) Lockhart, of Jefferson, Meshell (Billy) Blakeney, of Jefferson, Clemson Allen Jr., of Pageland, Lamont (Ann) Allen and Thomas Allen, of Columbia, S.C.; her mother of New York; brothers Alvin (Dorothy) Myers, of Jefferson, and Lavon Myers, of Pageland; and 13 grandchildren.
James Everette Brooks
CHESTERFIELD – James Everette Brooks, 60, died April 10, 2007. A funeral service was held April 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Brooks, born in Monroe, N.C., was a son of Barbara Brooks Helms and the late Lamar Brooks. He was an employee of Tyson Fresh Meats as senior field sales consultant. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam conflict and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by sons Dustin Brooks and Gerald Rhynes Jr.
Surviving are wife Rachael Teal Brooks; son Jonathan Brooks, of Monroe, N.C.; daughters Heather (Randy) Thomas, of Monroe, N.C. and Crystal (Bart) Douglas, of Clover, S.C.; mother Barbara Brooks (Stokes) Helms; sister Nancy (Danny) Levy, of Norwalk, Ohio; special aunt and uncle Bill (Marie) Brooks, of Monroe, N.C.; and three grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Zoar United Methodist Church “Nativity Scene” c/o Mrs. Sallie Short, 708 Orchard Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29529 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry E. Cook
CHERAW – Jerry E. Cook, 37, died April 10, 2007. A funeral service was held April 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Cook, born in Cheraw, was a son of the Letha A. Cook and the late Robert English Cook. He was a forklift operator in the textile industry. He was preceded in death by brother Edward Cook.
Surviving aare his mother; daughter Cassie Cook, of Chesterfield; brother James Cook, of Patrick; sisters Judy Williams, of Cheraw, Sue Johnson, of Chesterfield, Betty Outlaw, of Stephens City, Va., and Lisa Corbett, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; special brother-in-law Wayne Corbett, of Cheraw; niece Amber Cook; great niece Brooke Perkins; beloved and faithful pet Lucy.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29212.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Minnie Louise West Faulkenberry
FORT MILL,S.C. – Minnie Louise West Faulkenberry, 67, died April 7, 2007 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. A funeral service was held Wolfe Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in Unity Cemetery.
Faulkenberry, born in Pageland, was a daughter of the late Mary Lee West Wright. She was retired from Perfect Fit and enjoyed playing bingo, babysitting grandchildren and going to Fish Camp on Saturday night.
Surviving are husband Albert Faulkenberry; daughters Cathy (Scott) Wilson, of Fort Mill, S.C., Jackie (Joey) Sutton, of Rock Hill, S.C. and Linda Brown, of Ga.; brothers, Thomas, and Bobby Gene Wright, both of Lancaster, Randy Wright, of Pageland, and Chris Wright of Polkton, N.C.; sisters Lillie Mae Mullis of Monroe, N.C., Barbara Jo Belk of Jefferson, Annette Catoe, of Lancaster, and Edith Griffin, of Tradesville; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Wolfe Funeral Home, Fort Mill, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Foster King
CHESTERFIELD – Foster King, 100, died April 9, 2007. A funeral service was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
King, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Henry Frank and Mary Etta “Mollie” Knight King. He was a retired clerk with Alcoa Aluminum Company with 40 years of service and a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Ruby Mae Davis King; son Dewey Foster “Sonny” King; sisters Vivian K. Adams, Lela K. Carr, and Peggy Davis.
Surviving are grandchildren Sabrina King of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Scott King of New Orleans, La.; great grandsons Alex and Christopher; daughter-in-law, Dottie King, of Surprise, Ariz.; brother Frank King, of Salisbury, N.C.; sisters Bernice King, of Florence, S.C., Sue Lee Harmon, of Chesterfield, Julia (Bill) Hunter, of Charlotte, N.C., Helen (Dr. Jerry) Perry and Johnnie Long, of Chesterfield. Memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Bruce Price
JEFFERSON – Robert Bruce Price, 70, died April 11, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held April 14 at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
Price, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Wade H. and Quincey Melton Price. He was a retired textile employee with Springs Industries and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by sisters Edith Mae Rollins and Louise Rollins; brothers Wade “Speck”, Dan, Ed, Roy, and Earl Price.
Surviving are wife Linda Johnson Price; brothers Hazel “Bud” Price, of Jefferson and Willis Price, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister Margaret Price, of Jefferson; three nieces and five nephews; and furry companion Baby.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Georgianna Rivers Davis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Georgianna Rivers Davis, 57, died March 30, 2007 at CMC-Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 4 at Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Davis, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Louis and Ruthie Rivers Horne.
She was preceded in death by husband Alexander Davis,III; son Casey Davis; sister Cynthia Horne; brother Rufus Horne.
Surviving are sons Christopher Davis, of Greensboro, N.C., Derek (Shantel) Davis, and Demetrais (Roeshell) Davis, both of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Julia (Eddie) Corbett, of Killeen, Texas, Alice (Allison) Vanterpool, of High Point, N.C. and Betty Mayes, of Greensboro, N.C.; brothers John (Gloria) Hardin and Jessie Horne, both of Greensboro, N.C., Ricky (Glenda) Horne, of Pleasant Garden, N.C. and Danny (Bonita) Horne, of Greensboro,N.C.; and 16 grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Pittman Johns
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Mary Pittman Johns, 51, died April 9, 2007. A memorial service was held April 11 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield.
Johns, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Idell Sellers Pittman. She was a former seamstress and a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by daughter Marlene Tolson; brothers Junior and William Tolson; sisters Marilyn Pittman and Kathleen Donahue.
Surviving are son James Ashley Tolson of Millbrook, Ala.; grandson Joseph Brock Tolson; sisters Carolyn Pittman, of Albemarle, N.C. and Hazel Felder, of New London, N.C.; niece Kathy Donahue; nephew, Jason Donahue, both of Society Hill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Viola C. Watson
CHESTERFIELD – Viola C. Watson, 75, died April 3, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C. A funeral service was held April 9 at Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watson, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Coit and Mae Helen Goins Melton. She was retired from Ruby Elementary School after 37 years of service and a member of Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church.
Surviving are children Mae Melton of Chesterfield, Louise (Donnie) Moore, of Cheraw, Frances (John) Wilson, of Ruby, Robert Lee (Katrina) Cash, of Patrick, Patricia Cash (John Little), of Chesterfield, the Rev. Diane (Clayton) Belk, of Chesterfield, Chester Lowery of Charlotte, N.C. and Icy (Anthony) Douglas, of Chesterfield; sisters Sara Wilson, Mildred Miller, Helen Ratliff, Nancy (Freddie) Lindsey and Sylvia Almodovar, all of Charlotte, N.C.; 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren one great-great grandson.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Lawton McKay ‘Mac’ Wynn
WINNSBORO, N.C. – Lawton McKay “Mac” Wynn, age 4, died April 5, 2007 at Richland Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held April 7 at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church with burial in Fairfield Memorial Gardens.
He was the son of Warren Wade and Delila “Lila” McKay Wynn and was born in Columbia, S.C. He was baptized at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving along with parents; brother Wyatt Ward Wynn of the home; grandparents Willliam and Patricia Wynn, of San Antonio, Texas, Dianne and Larry Guyton of Winnsboro and Kenny Mangum, of Pageland; great grandmother Margaret Wynn, of San Antonio, Texas.
Pope Funeral Home of Winnsboro, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Rosa Lee Gainey Myers Allen, 64, died April 5, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 8 at Oro United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Allen, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of Alice Myers and the late Leroy Gainey. She was a member of Oro United Methodist Church and was retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mill.
Surviving are husband Clemson Allen Sr.; children Marion Myers, of Pageland, Cynthia (Scottie) Lockhart, of Jefferson, Meshell (Billy) Blakeney, of Jefferson, Clemson Allen Jr., of Pageland, Lamont (Ann) Allen and Thomas Allen, of Columbia, S.C.; her mother of New York; brothers Alvin (Dorothy) Myers, of Jefferson, and Lavon Myers, of Pageland; and 13 grandchildren.
James Everette Brooks
CHESTERFIELD – James Everette Brooks, 60, died April 10, 2007. A funeral service was held April 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Brooks, born in Monroe, N.C., was a son of Barbara Brooks Helms and the late Lamar Brooks. He was an employee of Tyson Fresh Meats as senior field sales consultant. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam conflict and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by sons Dustin Brooks and Gerald Rhynes Jr.
Surviving are wife Rachael Teal Brooks; son Jonathan Brooks, of Monroe, N.C.; daughters Heather (Randy) Thomas, of Monroe, N.C. and Crystal (Bart) Douglas, of Clover, S.C.; mother Barbara Brooks (Stokes) Helms; sister Nancy (Danny) Levy, of Norwalk, Ohio; special aunt and uncle Bill (Marie) Brooks, of Monroe, N.C.; and three grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Zoar United Methodist Church “Nativity Scene” c/o Mrs. Sallie Short, 708 Orchard Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29529 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry E. Cook
CHERAW – Jerry E. Cook, 37, died April 10, 2007. A funeral service was held April 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Cook, born in Cheraw, was a son of the Letha A. Cook and the late Robert English Cook. He was a forklift operator in the textile industry. He was preceded in death by brother Edward Cook.
Surviving aare his mother; daughter Cassie Cook, of Chesterfield; brother James Cook, of Patrick; sisters Judy Williams, of Cheraw, Sue Johnson, of Chesterfield, Betty Outlaw, of Stephens City, Va., and Lisa Corbett, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; special brother-in-law Wayne Corbett, of Cheraw; niece Amber Cook; great niece Brooke Perkins; beloved and faithful pet Lucy.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29212.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Minnie Louise West Faulkenberry
FORT MILL,S.C. – Minnie Louise West Faulkenberry, 67, died April 7, 2007 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. A funeral service was held Wolfe Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in Unity Cemetery.Faulkenberry, born in Pageland, was a daughter of the late Mary Lee West Wright. She was retired from Perfect Fit and enjoyed playing bingo, babysitting grandchildren and going to Fish Camp on Saturday night.
Surviving are husband Albert Faulkenberry; daughters Cathy (Scott) Wilson, of Fort Mill, S.C., Jackie (Joey) Sutton, of Rock Hill, S.C. and Linda Brown, of Ga.; brothers, Thomas, and Bobby Gene Wright, both of Lancaster, Randy Wright, of Pageland, and Chris Wright of Polkton, N.C.; sisters Lillie Mae Mullis of Monroe, N.C., Barbara Jo Belk of Jefferson, Annette Catoe, of Lancaster, and Edith Griffin, of Tradesville; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Wolfe Funeral Home, Fort Mill, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Foster King
CHESTERFIELD – Foster King, 100, died April 9, 2007. A funeral service was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
King, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Henry Frank and Mary Etta “Mollie” Knight King. He was a retired clerk with Alcoa Aluminum Company with 40 years of service and a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by wife Ruby Mae Davis King; son Dewey Foster “Sonny” King; sisters Vivian K. Adams, Lela K. Carr, and Peggy Davis.
Surviving are grandchildren Sabrina King of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Scott King of New Orleans, La.; great grandsons Alex and Christopher; daughter-in-law, Dottie King, of Surprise, Ariz.; brother Frank King, of Salisbury, N.C.; sisters Bernice King, of Florence, S.C., Sue Lee Harmon, of Chesterfield, Julia (Bill) Hunter, of Charlotte, N.C., Helen (Dr. Jerry) Perry and Johnnie Long, of Chesterfield. Memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Bruce Price
JEFFERSON – Robert Bruce Price, 70, died April 11, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held April 14 at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
Price, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Wade H. and Quincey Melton Price. He was a retired textile employee with Springs Industries and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by sisters Edith Mae Rollins and Louise Rollins; brothers Wade “Speck”, Dan, Ed, Roy, and Earl Price.
Surviving are wife Linda Johnson Price; brothers Hazel “Bud” Price, of Jefferson and Willis Price, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister Margaret Price, of Jefferson; three nieces and five nephews; and furry companion Baby.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Georgianna Rivers Davis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Georgianna Rivers Davis, 57, died March 30, 2007 at CMC-Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 4 at Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Davis, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Louis and Ruthie Rivers Horne.
She was preceded in death by husband Alexander Davis,III; son Casey Davis; sister Cynthia Horne; brother Rufus Horne.
Surviving are sons Christopher Davis, of Greensboro, N.C., Derek (Shantel) Davis, and Demetrais (Roeshell) Davis, both of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Julia (Eddie) Corbett, of Killeen, Texas, Alice (Allison) Vanterpool, of High Point, N.C. and Betty Mayes, of Greensboro, N.C.; brothers John (Gloria) Hardin and Jessie Horne, both of Greensboro, N.C., Ricky (Glenda) Horne, of Pleasant Garden, N.C. and Danny (Bonita) Horne, of Greensboro,N.C.; and 16 grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Pittman Johns
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Mary Pittman Johns, 51, died April 9, 2007. A memorial service was held April 11 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield.
Johns, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Idell Sellers Pittman. She was a former seamstress and a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by daughter Marlene Tolson; brothers Junior and William Tolson; sisters Marilyn Pittman and Kathleen Donahue.
Surviving are son James Ashley Tolson of Millbrook, Ala.; grandson Joseph Brock Tolson; sisters Carolyn Pittman, of Albemarle, N.C. and Hazel Felder, of New London, N.C.; niece Kathy Donahue; nephew, Jason Donahue, both of Society Hill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Viola C. Watson
CHESTERFIELD – Viola C. Watson, 75, died April 3, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C. A funeral service was held April 9 at Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watson, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Coit and Mae Helen Goins Melton. She was retired from Ruby Elementary School after 37 years of service and a member of Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church.
Surviving are children Mae Melton of Chesterfield, Louise (Donnie) Moore, of Cheraw, Frances (John) Wilson, of Ruby, Robert Lee (Katrina) Cash, of Patrick, Patricia Cash (John Little), of Chesterfield, the Rev. Diane (Clayton) Belk, of Chesterfield, Chester Lowery of Charlotte, N.C. and Icy (Anthony) Douglas, of Chesterfield; sisters Sara Wilson, Mildred Miller, Helen Ratliff, Nancy (Freddie) Lindsey and Sylvia Almodovar, all of Charlotte, N.C.; 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren one great-great grandson.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.
Lawton McKay ‘Mac’ Wynn
WINNSBORO, N.C. – Lawton McKay “Mac” Wynn, age 4, died April 5, 2007 at Richland Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held April 7 at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church with burial in Fairfield Memorial Gardens.
He was the son of Warren Wade and Delila “Lila” McKay Wynn and was born in Columbia, S.C. He was baptized at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving along with parents; brother Wyatt Ward Wynn of the home; grandparents Willliam and Patricia Wynn, of San Antonio, Texas, Dianne and Larry Guyton of Winnsboro and Kenny Mangum, of Pageland; great grandmother Margaret Wynn, of San Antonio, Texas.
Pope Funeral Home of Winnsboro, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements.
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