Letha Adams Cook
CHERAW – Letha Adams Cook, 75, died December 18, 2007. A funeral service was held December 21 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Cook, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Walter and Annie Ratliff Adams. She was a retired Medical Technician.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert E. Cook; son Jerry Cook; daughter Judy Nosser Williams; brothers Rev. Bill Adams and Ray Adams; sister Carolyn Lukatch.
Surviving are son James Cook of Patrick; daughters Sue (Mike) Johnson of Chesterfield; Betty (Jeff) Outlaw of Winchester, Va. and Lisa (Wayne) Corbettt of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother Carson (Teresa) Adams of Chesterfield; sisters Katherine Bowers of Wadesboro, N.C., Kay (Weslie) Pratt of Hartsville, S.C., Faye Sellers of Maiden, N.C. and Jill Quick Thomas of Marietta, Ga.; sisters-in-law Linda Adams of Maiden, N.C. and Peggy Adams of Chesterfield; brother-in-law Kenny Lukatch of Warren, MI; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Clevis Tommy Clyburn
PAGELAND - Clevis Tommy Clyburn, 57, died December 15, 2007 at CMC-Union, Monroe, N.C. A funeral service was held December 19 at Chambers Grove Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. with burial in church cemetery.
Clyburn, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of Lillian Louallen and Cletus Doster. He was a member of Chambers Grove Baptist Church and served as Deacon and Superintendent. He loved fishing, singing and hunting.
Surviving are wife Ernestine Clyburn; sons Tommy (Jessica) Clyburn and Billy (Autumn) Clyburn; parents; brothers Jerome (Gloria) Clyburn, Edwards McBride, Donnie Clyburn, Jerry (Cheyenne) McBride, Jackie (Peggy) McBride, Scott McBride, Mike Doster, Travrit Doster, Roger Louallen, Ricky (Lorina) Doster and Randy Doster; sisters Vivian Tyson, Michelle Rogers, Vickie (Bob) Speller, Elizabeth (CJ) Hough, Lynette (Tim) Collins, Genise (Leon) Clark, Melissa (Derrick) Clyburn, Catherine (Chris) Robinson, Judy Louallen and Judy McManus; mother-in-law Pearlean Massey of Hendersonville, N.C.; one grandchild Taia Nicole Whitmore; many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
The Rev. James A. ‘Bud’ Rogers Sr
MONROE, N.C. – The Rev. James A. “Bud” Rogers Sr, 80, died December 19, 2007 at home. A funeral service was held December 21 at Back To Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Lakeland Memorial Park.
Rogers, born in Rowan County, was a son of the late Jackson J. and Ollie L. Trexler Rogers. He was a retired Baptist Minister having served in the following churches as Pastor; West Park Baptist Church, Rockwell, N.C., Central Baptist Church, Indian Trail, N.C., Hornesboro Baptist Church, Pageland, S.C. and was the founder of Back to Bethel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by brother Frank Rogers; sister Edna Whitley.
Surviving are wife of 58 years Jacqueline Joines Rogers; sons Rev. James “Sonny”(Cathy) Rogers, Chip (Stephanie Huggins) Rogers, Mark (Karen) Rogers all of Monroe, N.C.; daughters Sandy (Marty) Helms of Monroe, N.C. and Elaine (Lonnie) Plowman of Richfield, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; brother Rev. Wade Rogers of Charlotte, N.C.; sister Mable White of Kannapolis, N.C. Memorials can be sent to Back To Bethel Baptist Church, David’s Pantry, 3800 Sanford Lane, Monroe, N.C. 28110. McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
David William Teal
CHESTERFIELD – David William Teal, 42, died December 19, 2007. A graveside service was held December 22 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
Teal, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late William Leonard “Buddy” Teal and Kathryn Lewis Teal Fulton. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School, an electrical lineman and auto mechanic. He was a member of Westfield Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are sister Robin Lynn Fulton of Chesterfield; stepsisters Kim Fulton of Mt. Croghan and Donna Rivers of Lancaster, S.C.; stepfather Lee Fulton of Chesterfield; aunts Betty Joe Lewis Teal of Chesterfield, Maude Gulledge of Ruby and Ella Woodward of Kershaw; uncles Jerry (Cathie) Lewis of Cheraw and Billy (Lenora) Lewis of Chesterfield; numerous cousins including special cousin Jean Teal (Steve) Treadaway of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
The Rev. Billy H. Ennis
RUBY - The Rev. Billy H. Ennis, 78, died December 13, 2007. A funeral service was held December 16 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cross Roads Baptist Church cemetery.
Ennis born in Marion, N.C., was a son of the late Jonas Sidney and Mary Vess Ennis. He was a minister with United Faith Ministries and a former construction worker. He enjoyed his nursing home ministry. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was a member and chaplain with American Legion Post 134.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Juanita W. Ennis.
Surviving are wife Annie O’Neal Ennis; son Ricky Ennis of Milwaukee, WI; daughter Vivian (Charles) Oliver of Chesterfield; stepsons Rev. James (Patsy) O’Neal of Martinez, Ga. and Ronnie (Dorothy) O’Neal of Hartsville, S.C.; stepdaughters Lynda O’Neal of Dovesville, S.C., Tammy (Ron) Phelps of Hartsville, S.C. and Denise (Wayne) Garris of Mont Claire, S.C.; brother Noah Ennis of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister Ollie Melton of Ruby; several grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lula Mae Tyson Blakeney
MT. CROGHAN – Lula Mae Tyson Blakeney, 86, died Dec. 3, 2007 at CMC-Union. A funeral service was held Dec. 6 at Gum Spring Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Blakeney, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Esau and Dora Blackwell Tyson. She was a faithful member of Mt. Harmon Baptist Church who was active on the Usher Board, Choir and Missionary. She was co-founder of the Tyson-Blackwell Family Reunion and held the position of President for over 35 years.
She was preceded in death by husband James F. Blakeney; four brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are sons Joe Blakeney of Washington,D.C. and Billy Blakeney of Mt. Croghan; daughter Valeria (Mickey) Baker of Mt. Croghan; brother John Davis Tyson of Mt. Croghan; two children she raised Terry (Ralph) Gladden of Chester, S.C. and Alex Watson of W. Columbia, S.C.; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Sidney Elizabeth Butler
JEFFERSON - Sidney Elizabeth Butler, 68, died Dec. 7, 2007 at her residence. A graveside service was held Dec. 11 at Lakeland Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, N.C. Butler, born in Wytheville, Va., was a daughter of the late William and Ellen Frances Smith Jackson.
She was preceded in death by husband Charles A. Butler; son James Woods. Surviving are sons Larry “Donnie” Woods and Leroy Portmess both of Monroe, N.C.; daughter Terry Portmess of Jefferson;step-children Charles Butler, Crystal Herring both of Jefferson, Sandra Burns of Waxhaw, N.C.; brothers John Jackson of Polkton,N.C. and Walt Jackson of Jefferson; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Booker T. Choplin
PAGELAND - Booker T. Choplin, 60, died Dec. 8, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 11 at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Choplin, born in Pageland, was the son of the late Eugene and Carrie Chambers Choplin. He was a graduate of Petersburg High School and was employed by Tyson Foods in Monroe, N.C. He was a faithful member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Pageland. He sang with the male choir as well as doing whatever the church needed.
Surviving are sons Booker T. (Ann) Choplin, Jr. and Ray (Lisa) Blakeney both of Pageland; daughter Brendlin Choplin of Wilkesboro, N.C.; grandsons Bruce and Bryan of Pageland; granddaughter Jameisha of Wilkesboro, N.C.; sisters Dorothy Moore, Rosetta Rivers, Carrie Little all of Pageland and Betty (James) Miller of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers Harvey (Vivian) Choplin of Travelers Rest, S.C., Levander (Olivia) Choplin of Goldsboro, N.C., Tony and Eric McBride of Pageland.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Rebecca Eddins Curtis
CHESTERFIELD - Rebecca Eddins Curtis, 92, died Dec. 7, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 9 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in David’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
Curtis, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Dollie Aline Eddins Adams. She attended Guilford Technical College and was an Artist.
She was preceded in death by husband Gary “Buddy Jack” Curtis; daughter Eleanor Jean Mann; sister Arie Adams.
Surviving are sons G.W. “Sam” (Maxine) Curtis of Greensboro, N.C. and Billy Ray Curtis of Chesterfield; daughters Patricia Gordon of Randleman, N.C., Sandra Squires of Greensboro, N.C. and Cheryl Gleason of Chesterfield; son in law Jerry Mann of Chesterfield; sister Mary Ellen Davis of Chesterfield; 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Moore Keith
CHERAW - Gwendolyn “Gwen” Moore Keith, 66, died Dec. 11, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Dec. 13 at Edwards Chapel Baptist Church, Patrick with burial in Harris Creek Baptist Church cemetery, Patrick.
Keith, born in Bennettsville, S.C., was a daughter of David and Louise Moore and the late Janie Florence Watson Glisson. She was a homemaker and a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Harvey Keith; son Jessie Dale Keith; daughter Martha Geneva Keith; brother Ronald Moore; sister Diane Moore.
Surviving are sons Julian”Jake” (Tina) Keith and Thomas H. “Buddy” Keith, Jr. both of Cheraw; daughters Mary (Joe) Taylor of Cheraw and Vickie (Dennis) Childers of Patrick; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren,three great grandchildren; brothers Ralph (Laurita) Moore of Chadburn, N.C., Grady (Tammy) Moore of Mullins, S.C. and Donald (Brenda) Moore of Whiteville, N.C.; sisters Brenda (Danny) Wiggins, Elizabeth Creech and Gladys Watts all of Whiteville, N.C.; mother-in-law Eloise Keith Hicks of Society Hill, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Hunter McBride
RUBY – Hunter McBride, 87, died Dec. 3, 2007. A funeral service was held at Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McBride, born in Chesterfield County, was the son of the late Marshall and Daisy McNair McBride. He was a faithful member of Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the trustee board and was a member of the senior choir. He served in the armed forces during World War II.
He was preceded in death by daughter Bonnie Sue Thomas and son Devoid Melton. Surviving are daughter Annie Sue Thomas of Cheraw; son Albert McBride of Ruby; daughter in spirit Redessa Myers of Ruby; 13 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Edward Price
JEFFERSON – Thomas Edward Price, 68, died Dec. 8, 2007. A graveside service was held Dec. 10 at Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.
Price, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Clarence Thomas and Mamie Rollings Price.
Surviving are sisters Doris Belk Funderburk and Joyce Price of Monroe, N.C.; brothers Tommy and Ricky Price of Jefferson, Jackie Price of Lancaster, S.C. ,John “Dick” Price of McBee and Marshall Price of Midland, N.C.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Geneva White Short
CHERAW – Geneva White Short, 86, died Dec. 12, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 14 at Westside Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Short, born in Patrick, was a daughter of the late Leon and Mary Johnson Polson. She was a retired Nursing Assistant and a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Wilson D. White; brothers Wesley, Raymond, Howard and James Polson; sisters Carnell Wilkerson and Aliene Phillips.
Surviving are daughter Faye (Mark) Schauer of Wallace, S.C.; three grandchildren Dawn (John) Simmons and Caryn Schauer of Wallace, S.C. and Thomas Schauer of Cheraw; three great grandchildren Dustin and Bobby SChauer, Emma Jane Simmons all of Wallace, S.C.; brother Freddie Polson of Cheraw; sister Doris Quick of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Baby Boy Resendiz
PAGELAND - Baby Boy Resendiz, died Dec., 11, 2007. A graveside service was held Dec. 14 at Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church cemetery.
He was the infant son of Crystal Michelle Lynn Hancock and Eleno Perez Resendiz of Pageland.
Surviving along with parents are brothers Justin and Terezo of Pageland; sisters Alexis, Andrea and Mahalia all of Pageland; maternal grandmother Tammy Gaddy of Pageland; paternal grandparents Terezo and Sofia Perez Resendiz of Mexico.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
William L. Tucker
MONROE, N.C. – William L. Tucker, 49, died Dec. 12, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 15 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield with burial in the church cemetery.
Tucker born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Barksdale and Lila Mae Lewis Tucker. He was a Warehouse Manager with W.F. Harris Lighting, Inc. He was a member and past Master of Cherryville Lodge 505, member of Cherryville Shrine Club and member of the Oasis Shrine Temple in Charlotte, N.C. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by brother Junior Dale Tucker.
Surviving are wife Belinda Adams Tucker; sons William L. Tucker, Jr. of Patrick, Joshua and Luke Tucker of the home; daughter Tiffany (Jimmy) Morton of Ruby; granddaugher Addison Morton; brother Jimmy (Delores) Tucker of Chesterfield; sisters Janice Tucker of Chesterfield; Tammy Tucker of Rockingham, N.C., Vera Berry and Frances Addison both of Union, S.C. and Marie Kyzer of W. Columbia, S.C.; sister-in-law Barbara C. Tucker of Chesterfield.
Memorials can be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Therlo Simpson Wadsworth
PAGELAND - Therlo Simpson Wadsworth, 98, died Dec. 2, 2007 at the Chesterfield County General Hospital, Cheraw. A funeral service was held Dec. 6, 2007 at Grandview Presbyterian Church with burial in Chesterfield Community cemetery.
Wadsworth, born in Anson County, N.C., was a son of the late Augusta and May Bell Stanley Wadsworth. He retired from General Motors in Alexandria, Va.; he also served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He returned to Cheraw and resumed his membership at Grandview Presbyterian Church, Chesterfield where he remained an active Elder. He moved to Pageland in 2007 and attended Pageland Second Presbyterian Church. His Masonic affiliations included being a Past Master of Acacia Lodge #32, Alexandria, Va., King Cyrus Royal Arch, Virginia Jurisdiction, Past Potentate of Magna Temple #3 Alexandria, Va. and Albahr Temple #178 Camden, S.C.
He was preceded in death by sisters Idell Byrd and Sarah Taylor; brothers Roy, James, Bill and Henry Wadsworth.
Surviving are wife of 64 yrs. Hattie Walker Wadsworth; sister-in-law Sarah Wadsworth of Los Angeles, CA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
MT. CROGHAN – Lula Mae Tyson Blakeney, 86, died Dec. 3, 2007 at CMC-Union. A funeral service was held Dec. 6 at Gum Spring Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Blakeney, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Esau and Dora Blackwell Tyson. She was a faithful member of Mt. Harmon Baptist Church who was active on the Usher Board, Choir and Missionary. She was co-founder of the Tyson-Blackwell Family Reunion and held the position of President for over 35 years.
She was preceded in death by husband James F. Blakeney; four brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are sons Joe Blakeney of Washington,D.C. and Billy Blakeney of Mt. Croghan; daughter Valeria (Mickey) Baker of Mt. Croghan; brother John Davis Tyson of Mt. Croghan; two children she raised Terry (Ralph) Gladden of Chester, S.C. and Alex Watson of W. Columbia, S.C.; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Sidney Elizabeth Butler
JEFFERSON - Sidney Elizabeth Butler, 68, died Dec. 7, 2007 at her residence. A graveside service was held Dec. 11 at Lakeland Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, N.C. Butler, born in Wytheville, Va., was a daughter of the late William and Ellen Frances Smith Jackson.
She was preceded in death by husband Charles A. Butler; son James Woods. Surviving are sons Larry “Donnie” Woods and Leroy Portmess both of Monroe, N.C.; daughter Terry Portmess of Jefferson;step-children Charles Butler, Crystal Herring both of Jefferson, Sandra Burns of Waxhaw, N.C.; brothers John Jackson of Polkton,N.C. and Walt Jackson of Jefferson; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Booker T. Choplin
PAGELAND - Booker T. Choplin, 60, died Dec. 8, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 11 at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Choplin, born in Pageland, was the son of the late Eugene and Carrie Chambers Choplin. He was a graduate of Petersburg High School and was employed by Tyson Foods in Monroe, N.C. He was a faithful member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Pageland. He sang with the male choir as well as doing whatever the church needed.
Surviving are sons Booker T. (Ann) Choplin, Jr. and Ray (Lisa) Blakeney both of Pageland; daughter Brendlin Choplin of Wilkesboro, N.C.; grandsons Bruce and Bryan of Pageland; granddaughter Jameisha of Wilkesboro, N.C.; sisters Dorothy Moore, Rosetta Rivers, Carrie Little all of Pageland and Betty (James) Miller of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers Harvey (Vivian) Choplin of Travelers Rest, S.C., Levander (Olivia) Choplin of Goldsboro, N.C., Tony and Eric McBride of Pageland.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Rebecca Eddins Curtis
CHESTERFIELD - Rebecca Eddins Curtis, 92, died Dec. 7, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 9 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in David’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
Curtis, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Dollie Aline Eddins Adams. She attended Guilford Technical College and was an Artist.
She was preceded in death by husband Gary “Buddy Jack” Curtis; daughter Eleanor Jean Mann; sister Arie Adams.
Surviving are sons G.W. “Sam” (Maxine) Curtis of Greensboro, N.C. and Billy Ray Curtis of Chesterfield; daughters Patricia Gordon of Randleman, N.C., Sandra Squires of Greensboro, N.C. and Cheryl Gleason of Chesterfield; son in law Jerry Mann of Chesterfield; sister Mary Ellen Davis of Chesterfield; 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Moore Keith
CHERAW - Gwendolyn “Gwen” Moore Keith, 66, died Dec. 11, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Dec. 13 at Edwards Chapel Baptist Church, Patrick with burial in Harris Creek Baptist Church cemetery, Patrick.
Keith, born in Bennettsville, S.C., was a daughter of David and Louise Moore and the late Janie Florence Watson Glisson. She was a homemaker and a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Harvey Keith; son Jessie Dale Keith; daughter Martha Geneva Keith; brother Ronald Moore; sister Diane Moore.
Surviving are sons Julian”Jake” (Tina) Keith and Thomas H. “Buddy” Keith, Jr. both of Cheraw; daughters Mary (Joe) Taylor of Cheraw and Vickie (Dennis) Childers of Patrick; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren,three great grandchildren; brothers Ralph (Laurita) Moore of Chadburn, N.C., Grady (Tammy) Moore of Mullins, S.C. and Donald (Brenda) Moore of Whiteville, N.C.; sisters Brenda (Danny) Wiggins, Elizabeth Creech and Gladys Watts all of Whiteville, N.C.; mother-in-law Eloise Keith Hicks of Society Hill, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Hunter McBride
RUBY – Hunter McBride, 87, died Dec. 3, 2007. A funeral service was held at Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
McBride, born in Chesterfield County, was the son of the late Marshall and Daisy McNair McBride. He was a faithful member of Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the trustee board and was a member of the senior choir. He served in the armed forces during World War II.
He was preceded in death by daughter Bonnie Sue Thomas and son Devoid Melton. Surviving are daughter Annie Sue Thomas of Cheraw; son Albert McBride of Ruby; daughter in spirit Redessa Myers of Ruby; 13 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Edward Price
JEFFERSON – Thomas Edward Price, 68, died Dec. 8, 2007. A graveside service was held Dec. 10 at Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.
Price, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Clarence Thomas and Mamie Rollings Price.
Surviving are sisters Doris Belk Funderburk and Joyce Price of Monroe, N.C.; brothers Tommy and Ricky Price of Jefferson, Jackie Price of Lancaster, S.C. ,John “Dick” Price of McBee and Marshall Price of Midland, N.C.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Geneva White Short
CHERAW – Geneva White Short, 86, died Dec. 12, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 14 at Westside Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Short, born in Patrick, was a daughter of the late Leon and Mary Johnson Polson. She was a retired Nursing Assistant and a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Wilson D. White; brothers Wesley, Raymond, Howard and James Polson; sisters Carnell Wilkerson and Aliene Phillips.
Surviving are daughter Faye (Mark) Schauer of Wallace, S.C.; three grandchildren Dawn (John) Simmons and Caryn Schauer of Wallace, S.C. and Thomas Schauer of Cheraw; three great grandchildren Dustin and Bobby SChauer, Emma Jane Simmons all of Wallace, S.C.; brother Freddie Polson of Cheraw; sister Doris Quick of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Baby Boy Resendiz
PAGELAND - Baby Boy Resendiz, died Dec., 11, 2007. A graveside service was held Dec. 14 at Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church cemetery.
He was the infant son of Crystal Michelle Lynn Hancock and Eleno Perez Resendiz of Pageland.
Surviving along with parents are brothers Justin and Terezo of Pageland; sisters Alexis, Andrea and Mahalia all of Pageland; maternal grandmother Tammy Gaddy of Pageland; paternal grandparents Terezo and Sofia Perez Resendiz of Mexico.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
William L. Tucker
MONROE, N.C. – William L. Tucker, 49, died Dec. 12, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 15 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield with burial in the church cemetery.
Tucker born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Barksdale and Lila Mae Lewis Tucker. He was a Warehouse Manager with W.F. Harris Lighting, Inc. He was a member and past Master of Cherryville Lodge 505, member of Cherryville Shrine Club and member of the Oasis Shrine Temple in Charlotte, N.C. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by brother Junior Dale Tucker.
Surviving are wife Belinda Adams Tucker; sons William L. Tucker, Jr. of Patrick, Joshua and Luke Tucker of the home; daughter Tiffany (Jimmy) Morton of Ruby; granddaugher Addison Morton; brother Jimmy (Delores) Tucker of Chesterfield; sisters Janice Tucker of Chesterfield; Tammy Tucker of Rockingham, N.C., Vera Berry and Frances Addison both of Union, S.C. and Marie Kyzer of W. Columbia, S.C.; sister-in-law Barbara C. Tucker of Chesterfield.
Memorials can be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Therlo Simpson Wadsworth
PAGELAND - Therlo Simpson Wadsworth, 98, died Dec. 2, 2007 at the Chesterfield County General Hospital, Cheraw. A funeral service was held Dec. 6, 2007 at Grandview Presbyterian Church with burial in Chesterfield Community cemetery.
Wadsworth, born in Anson County, N.C., was a son of the late Augusta and May Bell Stanley Wadsworth. He retired from General Motors in Alexandria, Va.; he also served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He returned to Cheraw and resumed his membership at Grandview Presbyterian Church, Chesterfield where he remained an active Elder. He moved to Pageland in 2007 and attended Pageland Second Presbyterian Church. His Masonic affiliations included being a Past Master of Acacia Lodge #32, Alexandria, Va., King Cyrus Royal Arch, Virginia Jurisdiction, Past Potentate of Magna Temple #3 Alexandria, Va. and Albahr Temple #178 Camden, S.C.
He was preceded in death by sisters Idell Byrd and Sarah Taylor; brothers Roy, James, Bill and Henry Wadsworth.
Surviving are wife of 64 yrs. Hattie Walker Wadsworth; sister-in-law Sarah Wadsworth of Los Angeles, CA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Susan Marie Avant
PAGELAND - Susan Marie Avant, 53, died Dec. 4, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. A funeral service was held Dec. 7 at Smyrna Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. She was the daughter of the late Harry Talmedge and Mary Carol Avant.
She was preceded in death by daughter Stephanie.Surviving are son Shane Greene of Pageland; daughter Lisa Williams of Mt. Croghan; brother Harry Avant of Pageland; special friend Ernie Evans of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Hamilton ‘Hamp’ Benenhaley Jr.
CHESTERFIELD - Hamilton “Hamp” Benenhaley Jr., 76, died Dec. 3, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held Dec. 5 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with burial in Chesterfield cemetery.
Benenhaley, born in Dalzell, S.C., was a son of the late Hamilton and Harriet Lowery Benenhaley. He attended Clemson College and was an active member of IPTAY. He was in the insurance business for 30 years, as an agent and manager, and retired with Life of Georgia. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a former member of the S.C. National Guard. He was a member and past Master f the Chesterfield Masonic Lodge 220, a former member of the Chesterfield Town Council and had been active in Dixie Youth Baseball. He was a member and former Trustee of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by nephew Tim McElveen.
Surviving are wife of 50 years Martha Ballard Benehaley; sons Monty Benenhaley of Warner Robbins,GA and David (Robin) Benenhaley of Midland, N.C.; daughter Cindy (Tom) Rochester of Cornelius, N.C.; sister Clara (Legrand) McElveen of Bishopville, S.C.; eight grandchildren Haley, Drew and Gray Rochester, Derek, Grant, Jared, Wesley and Allie Benenhaley; nephew Sam (Donna) McElveen of Lugoff, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Christina LaShay Chambers
PAGELAND - Christina LaShay Chambers, 16, died Nov. 26, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 1 at Tiny Grove Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born in Monroe, N.C. and was the daughter of Jimmy and Miranda Massey Chambers. She attended Central High School where she was a tenth grade student. She loved singing, preaching, laughing, and loved her family.
Surviving along with parents are brothers Cornelius and Tavarious Chambers of Pageland; grandmothers Ollie Massey of Pageland and Juanita Osbourne of Monroe, N.C.; two special friends Eddie and Jeffrey; a host of aunts, uncles, niece, nephew, cousins, classmates and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Pearlie Sullivan Evans
PAGELAND – Pearlie Sullivan Evans, 88, died Dec. 7, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. A funeral service was held December 9 at Fork Creek United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. She was born in Chesterfield County and was the daughter of the late Sam Franklin and Betty Kirkley Sullivan. She was preceded in death by husband Wilson Evans. Surviving are daughters Gail (Paul) Eubanks of Jefferson, Marjorie Hinson and Sara Evans of Charlotte, NC, Carolyn Abernathy of Pageland; sister Azilee Mangum of Pageland; three grandchildren Marty (Shannon) Eubanks of Jefferson, Michelle (Tim) Hodgkins of Raleigh, NC and Todd Abernathy; two great grandchildren Bryce and Karley Eubanks of Jefferson. Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Brenda Faye Sims
CHERAW - Brenda Faye Sims, 52, died Dec. 2, 2007.
A funeral service was held Dec. 4 at Forest Pine Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born in Cheraw a daughter of the late Rosia Nevel Linton and Margaret Aycock Linton Davis. She attended Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College and was a retired nursing assistant. She was a charter member of Forest Pine Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brother Ricky Linton. Surviving are husband Bud Sims;
brother Andy (Jeanette) Linton of Cheraw, S.C.; sisters: Sue (Pete) Hall of Lancaster, S.C., Gale (Richard) Furr, Cindy (Joe) Stafford and Diane (Buddy) Burr all of Cheraw; 8 Nieces and Nephews and 12 Great Nieces and Nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home , Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Essie Stroud Lewis Tolson
ROCKINGHAM,N.C. - Essie Stroud Lewis Tolson, 80, died Dec. 1, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 4 at Brown Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Tolson, born in Patrick, was a daughter of the late D.C. “Cal” and Nealie Huggins Stroud. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by first husband Jim Lewis and then husband James Tolson; also, son James William “Dub” Lewis; grandchildren Tammy, Buster, and Harold Pankey, Johnny Lewis; brothers Thomas and Harrison Stroud; sisters Emma Dale Helms and Agnes Crawford. Surviving are daughter Diane (Crawford) Pankey of Rockingham, N.C.; stepson Junior (Michelle) Tolson of Patrick; brother James Stroud of Patrick; sisters Louise Stroud and Sue Jordan of Patrick; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home , Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND - Susan Marie Avant, 53, died Dec. 4, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. A funeral service was held Dec. 7 at Smyrna Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. She was the daughter of the late Harry Talmedge and Mary Carol Avant.
She was preceded in death by daughter Stephanie.Surviving are son Shane Greene of Pageland; daughter Lisa Williams of Mt. Croghan; brother Harry Avant of Pageland; special friend Ernie Evans of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Hamilton ‘Hamp’ Benenhaley Jr.
CHESTERFIELD - Hamilton “Hamp” Benenhaley Jr., 76, died Dec. 3, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held Dec. 5 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with burial in Chesterfield cemetery.
Benenhaley, born in Dalzell, S.C., was a son of the late Hamilton and Harriet Lowery Benenhaley. He attended Clemson College and was an active member of IPTAY. He was in the insurance business for 30 years, as an agent and manager, and retired with Life of Georgia. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a former member of the S.C. National Guard. He was a member and past Master f the Chesterfield Masonic Lodge 220, a former member of the Chesterfield Town Council and had been active in Dixie Youth Baseball. He was a member and former Trustee of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by nephew Tim McElveen.
Surviving are wife of 50 years Martha Ballard Benehaley; sons Monty Benenhaley of Warner Robbins,GA and David (Robin) Benenhaley of Midland, N.C.; daughter Cindy (Tom) Rochester of Cornelius, N.C.; sister Clara (Legrand) McElveen of Bishopville, S.C.; eight grandchildren Haley, Drew and Gray Rochester, Derek, Grant, Jared, Wesley and Allie Benenhaley; nephew Sam (Donna) McElveen of Lugoff, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Christina LaShay Chambers
PAGELAND - Christina LaShay Chambers, 16, died Nov. 26, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 1 at Tiny Grove Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born in Monroe, N.C. and was the daughter of Jimmy and Miranda Massey Chambers. She attended Central High School where she was a tenth grade student. She loved singing, preaching, laughing, and loved her family.
Surviving along with parents are brothers Cornelius and Tavarious Chambers of Pageland; grandmothers Ollie Massey of Pageland and Juanita Osbourne of Monroe, N.C.; two special friends Eddie and Jeffrey; a host of aunts, uncles, niece, nephew, cousins, classmates and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Pearlie Sullivan Evans
PAGELAND – Pearlie Sullivan Evans, 88, died Dec. 7, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. A funeral service was held December 9 at Fork Creek United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. She was born in Chesterfield County and was the daughter of the late Sam Franklin and Betty Kirkley Sullivan. She was preceded in death by husband Wilson Evans. Surviving are daughters Gail (Paul) Eubanks of Jefferson, Marjorie Hinson and Sara Evans of Charlotte, NC, Carolyn Abernathy of Pageland; sister Azilee Mangum of Pageland; three grandchildren Marty (Shannon) Eubanks of Jefferson, Michelle (Tim) Hodgkins of Raleigh, NC and Todd Abernathy; two great grandchildren Bryce and Karley Eubanks of Jefferson. Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Brenda Faye Sims
CHERAW - Brenda Faye Sims, 52, died Dec. 2, 2007.
A funeral service was held Dec. 4 at Forest Pine Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
She was born in Cheraw a daughter of the late Rosia Nevel Linton and Margaret Aycock Linton Davis. She attended Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College and was a retired nursing assistant. She was a charter member of Forest Pine Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brother Ricky Linton. Surviving are husband Bud Sims;
brother Andy (Jeanette) Linton of Cheraw, S.C.; sisters: Sue (Pete) Hall of Lancaster, S.C., Gale (Richard) Furr, Cindy (Joe) Stafford and Diane (Buddy) Burr all of Cheraw; 8 Nieces and Nephews and 12 Great Nieces and Nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home , Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Essie Stroud Lewis Tolson
ROCKINGHAM,N.C. - Essie Stroud Lewis Tolson, 80, died Dec. 1, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 4 at Brown Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Tolson, born in Patrick, was a daughter of the late D.C. “Cal” and Nealie Huggins Stroud. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by first husband Jim Lewis and then husband James Tolson; also, son James William “Dub” Lewis; grandchildren Tammy, Buster, and Harold Pankey, Johnny Lewis; brothers Thomas and Harrison Stroud; sisters Emma Dale Helms and Agnes Crawford. Surviving are daughter Diane (Crawford) Pankey of Rockingham, N.C.; stepson Junior (Michelle) Tolson of Patrick; brother James Stroud of Patrick; sisters Louise Stroud and Sue Jordan of Patrick; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home , Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Dec. 4, 2007
Angela ‘Angie’ Marie Blackmon
CHERAW - Angela ‘Angie’ Marie Blackmon, 24, died Nov. 17, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 20 at Cheraw Family Worship with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Blackmon, born in Bennettsville, S.C., was a daughter of Debbie Faye Pope of Cheraw and Jimmy Laverne Blackmon, Jr. of Georgetown, S.C.
Surviving are son, James Phillip Chavis, Jr., daughter, Madison Marie Chavis both of Darlington, S.C.; her parents; brother, William Jason Treadaway of Cheraw, S.C., sister, Glenda Elizabeth “Beth” Chapman of Wallace, S.C., maternal grandfather, Russell Howle, Sr. of Cheraw, S.C., and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Louise) Blackmon Sr. of Darlington, S.C.
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Leroy ‘Roy’ Clark
PAGELAND – William Leroy “Roy” Clark, 86, died Nov. 24, 2007 at Lancaster Convalescent Center. A funeral service was held Nov. 27 at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Salem cemetery. Clark, born in Pageland, was the son of the late Clayton and Lou Clark. He was a retired textile supervisor of Springs Industries for 33 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, also a member of Salem Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and deacon.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Sikes Clark.
Surviving are daughters: Elsie (Ted) Evans of Pageland and Sue Mills of Jefferson; sisters Mary Lou (Harold) Rivers of Pageland, Betty Krimminger of Charlotte, Ann Smith of Rincon, GA., Effie (Bud) Parham of Cornea, Ga; a brother Horace (Martha) Clark of Pageland; grandchildren Rochelle (Mark) Bess, Belinda (Tim) Sinclair, Candace (Doug) Eubanks, Jason (Erin) Evans all of Pageland and Jamie Thomas of Hanahan, S.C.: great-grandchildren Melissa and Emily Bess, Garrett and Leah Sinclair, Hailey Eubanks, Payton and Chandler Evans.
Memorials can be sent to the First Presbyterian Daycare, 201 S. Maple Street, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Paws & Claws in Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy Grooms
BENNETTSVILLE,S.C. – Jimmy Grooms, 67, died Nov. 26, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held Nov. 29 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bay Springs Baptist Church cemetery.
Grooms, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Walter and Ola Lee Johnson Grooms. He was a graduate of Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech, a retired auto salesman, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by daughter Erline Grooms; stepson Mike Purvis; sister Pauline Grooms; brothers Ray and Rev. William Ellis Grooms.
Surviving are wife Lanthy Grant Grooms; godson Jason Small of Dillon, S.C.; brother Otis Grooms of Ruby; sisters Gertrude (Ronnie) Turnage and Kathy Grooms both of Chesterfield and Vera (Lowell) Tolson of Anderson, S.C. Memorials can be sent to Scotland County Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, N.C. 28353.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Harold L. Mitchell
MONROE,N.C. – Harold L. Mitchell, 65, died Nov. 26, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 29 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel. He was born in Detriot, Michigan, son of the late Raymond and Helen Brewer Mitchell.
Surviving are wife Jonny Moree; sons; Michael Allen Mitchell of Swansboro, N.C.; Mark Gene Mitchell of Newport News, VA; Matthew Mitchell of Silver Grove, KY; and Danny (Donna) Steen of Pageland; daughters, Melaina Lynn Mitchell of Chesapeake, VA; and Amanda Lanci of Monroe, N.C., Anne Steen Miller of Pageland; brother, Ray Gene Mitchell; sister Linda Kay Pratt. Memorials can be sent to Lighthouse Baptist Church in Pageland, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Williams Guyton Odom
FLORENCE, S.C. - Judy Williams Guyton Odom, 62, died Nov. 15, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 17 at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home with burial in Byrd cemetery, Timmonsville, S.C.
Odom, born in Florence, S.C., was a daughter of the late Otto Franklin and Virginia Byrd Richardson Williams. She worked as the manager of a local convenience store in the Florence area.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Sonny Guyten and William Odom.
Surviving are son John Mark Guyton of Fairmont, N.C.; daughters Daisy (Kenny) Cox of Florence, S.C. and Phyllis (Mark) Yarborough of Hartsville, S.C.; sisters Ieta (Melvin) Collins of Florence,S.C., Virginia (Tu Tu) Hill of Pageland, Alma (Leroy) Alvis of Wisconsin, Jesse Ruth (Jay) Austin-Barber of Florida; eight grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to Community Freewill Baptist Church, 112 W. Clark Rd., Florence, S.C. 29501.
Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence,S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Rosalie Clemmons Phelps
CHERAW - Rosalie Clemmons Phelps 76, died Nov. 16, 2007. A memorial service was held Nov. 18 at Kiser Funeral Home.
Phelps, born in Supply, N.C., was a daughter of the late William and Mary Lee Boseman Clemmons. She was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw, S.C.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Martha Eileen Phelps.
Surviving are her husband, B.D. Phelps of Cheraw; daughter, Carol (Jeff) P. Neubert of Winterville, N.C.; several brothers and sisters; grand children, Rebecca (Joel) N. Schlieman, Rachel Anne Neubert both of Raleigh, N.C. Memorials can be sent to Friends of Matheson Library, 227 Huger Street, Cheraw, S.C. 29520. Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Margie Arant Rollins
JEFFERSON – Margie Arant Rollins,67, died Nov. 25, 2007 at Lancaster Convalescent Center. A funeral service was held Nov. 28 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Rollins, born in Lancaster County, was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Gladys Greene Arant.
She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Rollins. She is survived by son: Steven L. Rollins of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Reece Sowell
PAGELAND - Reece Sowell, 85, died Nov. 29, 2007 at Lancaster Convalescent Center. A graveside service was held Dec. 1, 2007.
He was born in Chesterfield County and was a son of the late Henry and Jessie Blakeney Sowell. Sowell was a member of Pageland Methodist Church and was the retired owner of Sowell Motor Company in Pageland.
Surviving are wife Betty Chesser ; sisters, Pearl Arant and Rachael Caraway of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
James Edward ‘Hammer Head’ Wallace
CHERAW – James Edward “Hammer Head”, 58, died Nov. 29, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Wallace, born in Cheraw, was a son of the late Paul, Sr. and Janie Mae Dixon Wallace. He was a retired gas station attendant. He was an avid football, wrestling, country music fan, and loved all animals.
Surviving are stepmother Dorothy Burr of Chesterfield; brother Paul (Linda) Wallace Jr. of Gibson, N.C.; sisters Catherine (Andy) Wright of Pageland, Carolyn (Caston) Crowley of Patrick, Ann Caulford of Ruby, Myrtle (Dean) Ratliff of Cheraw, Patricia Davis of Chesterfield, Betty Jo (Lonnie) Hatchell of Rockingham, N.C., Sherry Wallace of Chesterfield and Janice Steward of Darlington, S.C.; seven nephews and 11 nieces; loyal and faithful companion-his Chinese Pug, Star.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
CHERAW - Angela ‘Angie’ Marie Blackmon, 24, died Nov. 17, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 20 at Cheraw Family Worship with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Blackmon, born in Bennettsville, S.C., was a daughter of Debbie Faye Pope of Cheraw and Jimmy Laverne Blackmon, Jr. of Georgetown, S.C.
Surviving are son, James Phillip Chavis, Jr., daughter, Madison Marie Chavis both of Darlington, S.C.; her parents; brother, William Jason Treadaway of Cheraw, S.C., sister, Glenda Elizabeth “Beth” Chapman of Wallace, S.C., maternal grandfather, Russell Howle, Sr. of Cheraw, S.C., and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Louise) Blackmon Sr. of Darlington, S.C.
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Leroy ‘Roy’ Clark
PAGELAND – William Leroy “Roy” Clark, 86, died Nov. 24, 2007 at Lancaster Convalescent Center. A funeral service was held Nov. 27 at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Salem cemetery. Clark, born in Pageland, was the son of the late Clayton and Lou Clark. He was a retired textile supervisor of Springs Industries for 33 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, also a member of Salem Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and deacon.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Sikes Clark.
Surviving are daughters: Elsie (Ted) Evans of Pageland and Sue Mills of Jefferson; sisters Mary Lou (Harold) Rivers of Pageland, Betty Krimminger of Charlotte, Ann Smith of Rincon, GA., Effie (Bud) Parham of Cornea, Ga; a brother Horace (Martha) Clark of Pageland; grandchildren Rochelle (Mark) Bess, Belinda (Tim) Sinclair, Candace (Doug) Eubanks, Jason (Erin) Evans all of Pageland and Jamie Thomas of Hanahan, S.C.: great-grandchildren Melissa and Emily Bess, Garrett and Leah Sinclair, Hailey Eubanks, Payton and Chandler Evans.
Memorials can be sent to the First Presbyterian Daycare, 201 S. Maple Street, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Paws & Claws in Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy Grooms
BENNETTSVILLE,S.C. – Jimmy Grooms, 67, died Nov. 26, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held Nov. 29 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bay Springs Baptist Church cemetery.
Grooms, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Walter and Ola Lee Johnson Grooms. He was a graduate of Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech, a retired auto salesman, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by daughter Erline Grooms; stepson Mike Purvis; sister Pauline Grooms; brothers Ray and Rev. William Ellis Grooms.
Surviving are wife Lanthy Grant Grooms; godson Jason Small of Dillon, S.C.; brother Otis Grooms of Ruby; sisters Gertrude (Ronnie) Turnage and Kathy Grooms both of Chesterfield and Vera (Lowell) Tolson of Anderson, S.C. Memorials can be sent to Scotland County Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, N.C. 28353.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Harold L. Mitchell
MONROE,N.C. – Harold L. Mitchell, 65, died Nov. 26, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 29 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel. He was born in Detriot, Michigan, son of the late Raymond and Helen Brewer Mitchell.
Surviving are wife Jonny Moree; sons; Michael Allen Mitchell of Swansboro, N.C.; Mark Gene Mitchell of Newport News, VA; Matthew Mitchell of Silver Grove, KY; and Danny (Donna) Steen of Pageland; daughters, Melaina Lynn Mitchell of Chesapeake, VA; and Amanda Lanci of Monroe, N.C., Anne Steen Miller of Pageland; brother, Ray Gene Mitchell; sister Linda Kay Pratt. Memorials can be sent to Lighthouse Baptist Church in Pageland, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Williams Guyton Odom
FLORENCE, S.C. - Judy Williams Guyton Odom, 62, died Nov. 15, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 17 at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home with burial in Byrd cemetery, Timmonsville, S.C.
Odom, born in Florence, S.C., was a daughter of the late Otto Franklin and Virginia Byrd Richardson Williams. She worked as the manager of a local convenience store in the Florence area.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Sonny Guyten and William Odom.
Surviving are son John Mark Guyton of Fairmont, N.C.; daughters Daisy (Kenny) Cox of Florence, S.C. and Phyllis (Mark) Yarborough of Hartsville, S.C.; sisters Ieta (Melvin) Collins of Florence,S.C., Virginia (Tu Tu) Hill of Pageland, Alma (Leroy) Alvis of Wisconsin, Jesse Ruth (Jay) Austin-Barber of Florida; eight grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to Community Freewill Baptist Church, 112 W. Clark Rd., Florence, S.C. 29501.
Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence,S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Rosalie Clemmons Phelps
CHERAW - Rosalie Clemmons Phelps 76, died Nov. 16, 2007. A memorial service was held Nov. 18 at Kiser Funeral Home.
Phelps, born in Supply, N.C., was a daughter of the late William and Mary Lee Boseman Clemmons. She was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw, S.C.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Martha Eileen Phelps.
Surviving are her husband, B.D. Phelps of Cheraw; daughter, Carol (Jeff) P. Neubert of Winterville, N.C.; several brothers and sisters; grand children, Rebecca (Joel) N. Schlieman, Rachel Anne Neubert both of Raleigh, N.C. Memorials can be sent to Friends of Matheson Library, 227 Huger Street, Cheraw, S.C. 29520. Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Margie Arant Rollins
JEFFERSON – Margie Arant Rollins,67, died Nov. 25, 2007 at Lancaster Convalescent Center. A funeral service was held Nov. 28 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Rollins, born in Lancaster County, was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Gladys Greene Arant.
She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Rollins. She is survived by son: Steven L. Rollins of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Reece Sowell
PAGELAND - Reece Sowell, 85, died Nov. 29, 2007 at Lancaster Convalescent Center. A graveside service was held Dec. 1, 2007.
He was born in Chesterfield County and was a son of the late Henry and Jessie Blakeney Sowell. Sowell was a member of Pageland Methodist Church and was the retired owner of Sowell Motor Company in Pageland.
Surviving are wife Betty Chesser ; sisters, Pearl Arant and Rachael Caraway of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
James Edward ‘Hammer Head’ Wallace
CHERAW – James Edward “Hammer Head”, 58, died Nov. 29, 2007. A funeral service was held Dec. 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Wallace, born in Cheraw, was a son of the late Paul, Sr. and Janie Mae Dixon Wallace. He was a retired gas station attendant. He was an avid football, wrestling, country music fan, and loved all animals.
Surviving are stepmother Dorothy Burr of Chesterfield; brother Paul (Linda) Wallace Jr. of Gibson, N.C.; sisters Catherine (Andy) Wright of Pageland, Carolyn (Caston) Crowley of Patrick, Ann Caulford of Ruby, Myrtle (Dean) Ratliff of Cheraw, Patricia Davis of Chesterfield, Betty Jo (Lonnie) Hatchell of Rockingham, N.C., Sherry Wallace of Chesterfield and Janice Steward of Darlington, S.C.; seven nephews and 11 nieces; loyal and faithful companion-his Chinese Pug, Star.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Nov. 27, 2007
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Sellers Gaskins
CHESTERFIELD – Dorothy “Dot” Sellers Gaskins, 83, died November 22, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held
November 24 at Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Gaskins, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Lucas Sellers and Beulah Brock Parker. She was a cosmetologist and was owner and operator of Dot’s Beauty Shop for over 50 years. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Fred E. Gaskins and son Tony A. Merriman. Surviving are sons Ronnie (Debbie) Merriman of Cheraw, Freddie (Helen) Gaskins of North, SC and Bennie Gaskins of Chesterfield; daughter Barbara Ann (Bob) Wilks of Chesterfield; six grandchildren Wendy (Doug) Boan, Lee (Jenn) Merriman, Matthew, Melissa, Boykin and Lindsey Gaskins; two great grandchildren Jamie and Amber Boan; special cousin Frank Lear of the home. Memorials can be sent to Pine Grove Baptist Church “Building Fund” 293 Zoar Rd. Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Hospice of Chesterfield County P.O. Box 293 Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Dennis Helms
LANCASTER, S.C. - Charles Dennis Helms, 54, died Nov. 15, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 18 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greater Vision Church cemetery.
He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Tadlock Helms.
Surviving are son Hilton Helms of Patrick; daughter Charlene Helms of Patrick; sisters Linda Mullis, Robin Lewis and Dawn Morris of Pageland, Barbara Matthews of Lancaster, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Harriet Griggs Huntley
CHESTERFIELD - Harriet Griggs Huntley, 52, died Nov. 14, 2007 at her home. A graveside service was held Nov. 20 at Ruby cemetery.
Huntley, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of Barbara Anne Chewning Griggs and the late Michael J. Griggs. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and attended Greenville Technical College.
She was preceded in death by sister Susan Elizabeth Griggs.
Surviving are son Will (Erin) Huntley of Pittsburgh,PA; granddaughter Aubree Huntley of Pittsburgh, PA; mother Barbara Griggs of Darlington, S.C.; brother Jimmy (Jurai) Griggs of Roiet, Thailand; two nieces Jennifer and Dua Griggs of Thailand. Memorials can be sent to Paws & Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy R. Johnson
PAGELAND – Jimmy R. Johnson, 54, died Nov. 17, 2007. A funeral service was held at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel. Johnson, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Jessie and Evelyn Johnson.
Surviving are wife Carolyn W. Johnson; son Jimmy R. Johnson Jr. of Pageland; daughters Marie Moree and Jennifer McGee of Pageland; brothers James Johnson and Dan Eason of Jefferson, Bryan Eason of Rock Hill, S.C.; sisters Linda Kay, Mary Elizabeth Snipes of Mt. Croghan.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
John Henry Rollins
PAGELAND – John Henry Rollins, 66, died Nov. 17, 2007. A funeral service was held at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel.
Rollins, born in Union County, N.C., was a son of the late Lee Koy and Bertie Starnes Rollins.
Surviving are wife Jo Lee Starnes Rollins; son Bobby Joe Rollins of Pageland; daughter Carolyn Rollins of Pageland; brother Jack Rollins of Monroe, N.C.; sisters Georgie Mae Hancock and Diane Rollins of Pageland, Dorothy McManus Wallace of Moores Hill, La.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Harold William Sherrin
LANCASTER, S.C. – Harold William Sherrin, 56, died Nov. 20, 2007 at his home. A service to celebrate his life was held Nov. 25 at the Chapel of the Lancaster Funeral Home.
Sherrin, born in Monroe, N.C., was a son of Lucille Deason Sherrin and the late Claude William Sherrin. He was a member of the House of Prayer, the American Red Cross and was a Truck Rodeo Champ.
He was preceded in death by sister Karen Medlin.
Surviving are wife Melissa W. Sherrin; daughters Rebecca and Abigail Sherrin of Lancaster, Melissa Sherrin of Boston; mother Lucille Sherrin of Lancaster; brothers Kent Sherrin of Denver, N.C. and Dale Sherrin of Lancaster, S.C.; sister Rita S. Sumner of Prosperity,S.C.; granddaughter Karalena Sherrin of Lancaster.
Memorials can be sent to House of Prayer, 1210 Potter Road, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Lancaster Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Diane Crump Tarleton
MT.CROGHAN - Judy Diane Crump Tarleton, 56, died Nov. 18, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 21 at Shining Light Baptist Church with burial in Lakeland Memorial Park.
Tarleton, born in Union County, was a daughter of Peggy Gray Crump and the late Tommy Crump.
Surviving are husband, Johnny R. Tarleton; son Tommy James Willhite of Mims, FL; daughters Peggy Deese of Wadesboro, N.C. and Lisa Stamp of Mt. Croghan; seven grandchildren.
Gordon Funeral Services, Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
CHESTERFIELD – Dorothy “Dot” Sellers Gaskins, 83, died November 22, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held
November 24 at Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Gaskins, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Lucas Sellers and Beulah Brock Parker. She was a cosmetologist and was owner and operator of Dot’s Beauty Shop for over 50 years. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Fred E. Gaskins and son Tony A. Merriman. Surviving are sons Ronnie (Debbie) Merriman of Cheraw, Freddie (Helen) Gaskins of North, SC and Bennie Gaskins of Chesterfield; daughter Barbara Ann (Bob) Wilks of Chesterfield; six grandchildren Wendy (Doug) Boan, Lee (Jenn) Merriman, Matthew, Melissa, Boykin and Lindsey Gaskins; two great grandchildren Jamie and Amber Boan; special cousin Frank Lear of the home. Memorials can be sent to Pine Grove Baptist Church “Building Fund” 293 Zoar Rd. Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Hospice of Chesterfield County P.O. Box 293 Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Dennis Helms
LANCASTER, S.C. - Charles Dennis Helms, 54, died Nov. 15, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 18 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greater Vision Church cemetery.
He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Tadlock Helms.
Surviving are son Hilton Helms of Patrick; daughter Charlene Helms of Patrick; sisters Linda Mullis, Robin Lewis and Dawn Morris of Pageland, Barbara Matthews of Lancaster, S.C.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Harriet Griggs Huntley
CHESTERFIELD - Harriet Griggs Huntley, 52, died Nov. 14, 2007 at her home. A graveside service was held Nov. 20 at Ruby cemetery.
Huntley, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of Barbara Anne Chewning Griggs and the late Michael J. Griggs. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and attended Greenville Technical College.
She was preceded in death by sister Susan Elizabeth Griggs.
Surviving are son Will (Erin) Huntley of Pittsburgh,PA; granddaughter Aubree Huntley of Pittsburgh, PA; mother Barbara Griggs of Darlington, S.C.; brother Jimmy (Jurai) Griggs of Roiet, Thailand; two nieces Jennifer and Dua Griggs of Thailand. Memorials can be sent to Paws & Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy R. Johnson
PAGELAND – Jimmy R. Johnson, 54, died Nov. 17, 2007. A funeral service was held at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel. Johnson, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Jessie and Evelyn Johnson.
Surviving are wife Carolyn W. Johnson; son Jimmy R. Johnson Jr. of Pageland; daughters Marie Moree and Jennifer McGee of Pageland; brothers James Johnson and Dan Eason of Jefferson, Bryan Eason of Rock Hill, S.C.; sisters Linda Kay, Mary Elizabeth Snipes of Mt. Croghan.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
John Henry Rollins
PAGELAND – John Henry Rollins, 66, died Nov. 17, 2007. A funeral service was held at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel.
Rollins, born in Union County, N.C., was a son of the late Lee Koy and Bertie Starnes Rollins.
Surviving are wife Jo Lee Starnes Rollins; son Bobby Joe Rollins of Pageland; daughter Carolyn Rollins of Pageland; brother Jack Rollins of Monroe, N.C.; sisters Georgie Mae Hancock and Diane Rollins of Pageland, Dorothy McManus Wallace of Moores Hill, La.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Harold William Sherrin
LANCASTER, S.C. – Harold William Sherrin, 56, died Nov. 20, 2007 at his home. A service to celebrate his life was held Nov. 25 at the Chapel of the Lancaster Funeral Home.
Sherrin, born in Monroe, N.C., was a son of Lucille Deason Sherrin and the late Claude William Sherrin. He was a member of the House of Prayer, the American Red Cross and was a Truck Rodeo Champ.
He was preceded in death by sister Karen Medlin.
Surviving are wife Melissa W. Sherrin; daughters Rebecca and Abigail Sherrin of Lancaster, Melissa Sherrin of Boston; mother Lucille Sherrin of Lancaster; brothers Kent Sherrin of Denver, N.C. and Dale Sherrin of Lancaster, S.C.; sister Rita S. Sumner of Prosperity,S.C.; granddaughter Karalena Sherrin of Lancaster.
Memorials can be sent to House of Prayer, 1210 Potter Road, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Lancaster Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lancaster, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Diane Crump Tarleton
MT.CROGHAN - Judy Diane Crump Tarleton, 56, died Nov. 18, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 21 at Shining Light Baptist Church with burial in Lakeland Memorial Park.
Tarleton, born in Union County, was a daughter of Peggy Gray Crump and the late Tommy Crump.
Surviving are husband, Johnny R. Tarleton; son Tommy James Willhite of Mims, FL; daughters Peggy Deese of Wadesboro, N.C. and Lisa Stamp of Mt. Croghan; seven grandchildren.
Gordon Funeral Services, Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Nov. 20, 2007
Michael Paul Baker
PAGELAND – Michael Paul Baker, 19, died Nov. 6, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 10 at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Baker, born in Lancaster, S.C., was a son of Michael Lenzie Dunlap of Pageland and Connie Jo Baker of Morven,N.C. He was raised by grandparents David and Yvonne Blakeney of Pageland.
He was preceded in death by uncle David Blakeney, Jr.; grandfather Paul Baker; grandmother Fredonia Dunlap; cousin Tavish Dunlap.
Surviving along with parents and grandparents are son, TaKevius Baker of Pageland; daughter Kristina Burns of Alaska; sisters Taytanna Dunlap, Tayann Dunlap both of Marshville, N.C., Crystal Osbourne of Morven, N.C. and Samirra Bennett of Badin, N.C.; brothers Laquenton Baker of Morven, N.C. and Johnathan Ellotte of Winston-Salem, N.C.; niece Etrinity Baker of Morven, N.C.; grandmother Marilyn Baker of Morven, N.C.; grandfather Lenzie Adams of Charlotte, N.C.; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends T’Keyah Tyson, Brandon Ponds, Tenisha McGriff and Tristan Moore.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
William Curtis ‘Chief’ Campbell
CHERAW – William Curtis “Chief” Campbell, 65, died Nov. 12, 2007. A memorial service was held Nov. 15 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Campbell, born in Bennettsville, S.C., was a son of the late George and Bessie Mae Hyatt Campbell. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and auctioneer.
He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Denise Campbell.
Surviving are wife Billie Sue Polston Campbell; sons, Lonnie (Cheryl) Campbell of Hartsville, S.C., Curtis (Anita) Campbell, Jr. of Cheraw, Jerry Campbell of Florence, S.C. and John (Devri) Campbell of Cheraw; daughter Pamela Akers of Cheraw; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Noah Wade Hargett
PAGELAND – Noah Wade Hargett, 3 months old, died Nov. 9, 2007. A graveside service was held Nov. 12 at Zion United Methodist Church cemetery.
Surviving are parents Kenneth Wade and Brianna Kristine Hargett; brother Hugh Christopher Haney; grandparents Jimmy and Donna Hargett, Adam and Mary Eisenburg, Dale and Katherine Garrison, Joseph Polizzi; great grandparents Fadie S. Hargett, Lou & Arlene Polizzi; aunts Sandra Noblin, Karlin Polizzi; uncles Anthony Hargett, Joseph Polizzi, Jr., David, Daniel and Doug Garrison, Brian Hargett.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret James Moore
CHESTERFIELD – Margaret James Moore, 82, died Nov. 9, 2007. A graveside service was held Nov. 11 at Zoar United Methodist Church cemetery.
Moore, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Henry Phillip and Donar McLain James. She was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and was a patient caregiver.
She was preceded in death by husband Brooks M. Moore Sr.
Surviving are son, Brooks (Fritzi) M. Moore, Jr. of Chesterfield; grandson Brandon Heath Moore of Rock Hill, S.C.; brother Jadie James of Chesterfield; sisters Katherine Horne of Pageland, Nellie James and Elizabeth Wallace both of Chesterfield; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Weldon Short Sr.
CHESTERFIELD – Weldon Short Sr., 85, died Nov. 9, 2007 at the home of his loving daughter Hattie Davis. A funeral service was held Nov. 13 at New Zion Baptist Church with burial in Chesterfield Community cemetery.
Short, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Nathaniel and Hattie Chapman Short. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent, President of Baptist Training Union. He served on the Trustee Board, Usher Board, Choir, Deacon and Chairman of the Deacon Board. He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 on the Patrol Bombing squad in South Pacific. He was a Mason of the Forest Dale Lodge #476, an Eastern Star member of the Forest Dale Chapter #379 and a member of the American Legion Post #214.
He was preceded in death by wife Rosa Lee Little Short; son Melvin Short; brothers Wilbert, Nathaniel and Carl Short; daughter-in-law Lois Short.
Surviving are sons, Bobby and Weldon Short, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., George (Carolyn) Short of Wadesboro, N.C., William (Ida Mae) Short of Chesterfield and Rev. Rufus (Vivian) Short of Phoenix, AZ; daughters Hattie (Samuel) Davis of Charlotte, N.C. and Lorenda Rogers of Bennettsville, S.C.; 33 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Suzanne Barbara Alpaugh Sukovich
MT. CROGHAN - Suzanne Barbara Alpaugh Sukovich, 66, died Nov. 10, 2007 at her home. A private funeral service was held Nov. 15 at her home.
Sukovich, born in Summitt, N.J., was a daughter of the late Frederick and Barbara Ruth Schulz Alpaugh. She was a former owner of a cleaning contracting business.
She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Paul Sukovich.
Surviving are son, Richard Paul Sukovich Jr. of Ft. Myers, Fla.; daughters Sherrie (Kenneth) Spencer of Saratoga Springs, NY and Bonnie (Tom) Garcia of Milford, NJ; brother Robert (Marion) Alpaugh of New York; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
PAGELAND – Michael Paul Baker, 19, died Nov. 6, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 10 at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Baker, born in Lancaster, S.C., was a son of Michael Lenzie Dunlap of Pageland and Connie Jo Baker of Morven,N.C. He was raised by grandparents David and Yvonne Blakeney of Pageland.
He was preceded in death by uncle David Blakeney, Jr.; grandfather Paul Baker; grandmother Fredonia Dunlap; cousin Tavish Dunlap.
Surviving along with parents and grandparents are son, TaKevius Baker of Pageland; daughter Kristina Burns of Alaska; sisters Taytanna Dunlap, Tayann Dunlap both of Marshville, N.C., Crystal Osbourne of Morven, N.C. and Samirra Bennett of Badin, N.C.; brothers Laquenton Baker of Morven, N.C. and Johnathan Ellotte of Winston-Salem, N.C.; niece Etrinity Baker of Morven, N.C.; grandmother Marilyn Baker of Morven, N.C.; grandfather Lenzie Adams of Charlotte, N.C.; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends T’Keyah Tyson, Brandon Ponds, Tenisha McGriff and Tristan Moore.
Flemming Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
William Curtis ‘Chief’ Campbell
CHERAW – William Curtis “Chief” Campbell, 65, died Nov. 12, 2007. A memorial service was held Nov. 15 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Campbell, born in Bennettsville, S.C., was a son of the late George and Bessie Mae Hyatt Campbell. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and auctioneer.
He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Denise Campbell.
Surviving are wife Billie Sue Polston Campbell; sons, Lonnie (Cheryl) Campbell of Hartsville, S.C., Curtis (Anita) Campbell, Jr. of Cheraw, Jerry Campbell of Florence, S.C. and John (Devri) Campbell of Cheraw; daughter Pamela Akers of Cheraw; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Noah Wade Hargett
PAGELAND – Noah Wade Hargett, 3 months old, died Nov. 9, 2007. A graveside service was held Nov. 12 at Zion United Methodist Church cemetery.
Surviving are parents Kenneth Wade and Brianna Kristine Hargett; brother Hugh Christopher Haney; grandparents Jimmy and Donna Hargett, Adam and Mary Eisenburg, Dale and Katherine Garrison, Joseph Polizzi; great grandparents Fadie S. Hargett, Lou & Arlene Polizzi; aunts Sandra Noblin, Karlin Polizzi; uncles Anthony Hargett, Joseph Polizzi, Jr., David, Daniel and Doug Garrison, Brian Hargett.
Sutton Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret James Moore
CHESTERFIELD – Margaret James Moore, 82, died Nov. 9, 2007. A graveside service was held Nov. 11 at Zoar United Methodist Church cemetery.
Moore, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Henry Phillip and Donar McLain James. She was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and was a patient caregiver.
She was preceded in death by husband Brooks M. Moore Sr.
Surviving are son, Brooks (Fritzi) M. Moore, Jr. of Chesterfield; grandson Brandon Heath Moore of Rock Hill, S.C.; brother Jadie James of Chesterfield; sisters Katherine Horne of Pageland, Nellie James and Elizabeth Wallace both of Chesterfield; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Weldon Short Sr.
CHESTERFIELD – Weldon Short Sr., 85, died Nov. 9, 2007 at the home of his loving daughter Hattie Davis. A funeral service was held Nov. 13 at New Zion Baptist Church with burial in Chesterfield Community cemetery.
Short, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Nathaniel and Hattie Chapman Short. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent, President of Baptist Training Union. He served on the Trustee Board, Usher Board, Choir, Deacon and Chairman of the Deacon Board. He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 on the Patrol Bombing squad in South Pacific. He was a Mason of the Forest Dale Lodge #476, an Eastern Star member of the Forest Dale Chapter #379 and a member of the American Legion Post #214.
He was preceded in death by wife Rosa Lee Little Short; son Melvin Short; brothers Wilbert, Nathaniel and Carl Short; daughter-in-law Lois Short.
Surviving are sons, Bobby and Weldon Short, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., George (Carolyn) Short of Wadesboro, N.C., William (Ida Mae) Short of Chesterfield and Rev. Rufus (Vivian) Short of Phoenix, AZ; daughters Hattie (Samuel) Davis of Charlotte, N.C. and Lorenda Rogers of Bennettsville, S.C.; 33 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Suzanne Barbara Alpaugh Sukovich
MT. CROGHAN - Suzanne Barbara Alpaugh Sukovich, 66, died Nov. 10, 2007 at her home. A private funeral service was held Nov. 15 at her home.
Sukovich, born in Summitt, N.J., was a daughter of the late Frederick and Barbara Ruth Schulz Alpaugh. She was a former owner of a cleaning contracting business.
She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Paul Sukovich.
Surviving are son, Richard Paul Sukovich Jr. of Ft. Myers, Fla.; daughters Sherrie (Kenneth) Spencer of Saratoga Springs, NY and Bonnie (Tom) Garcia of Milford, NJ; brother Robert (Marion) Alpaugh of New York; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Nov. 13, 2007
Della Threadgill Adams
CHESTERFIELD - Della Threadgill Adams, 85, died Nov. 7, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Nov. 9 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in David’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Adams, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Wilbur Franklin and Viola Estalle Burr Threadgill. She was a retired clerk with Belk Department Store. She was a member of David’s Grove Baptist Church, where she served as former Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Teal Adams; son-in-law Dean Lisenby; sisters, Naomi Caulder, Georgia Gulledge and Louise Adams. Surviving are daughter, Barbara Lisenby of Chesterfield; grandchildren Chris Lisenby, Heather Stancil and Deana (Joe) Owen all of Chesterfield; great grandson Jordan Lisenby of Chesterfield; sisters, Marilyn Smith of Sterling, VA and Lee Sellers of High Point, NC; a number of nieces and nephews. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Patty Dingus
PAGELAND – A memorial service for Patty Dingus will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at Pageland United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
Hattie M. Miller
PAGELAND- Hattie M. Miller, 87, died Oct. 20, 2007. A funeral service was held Oct. 27 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Miller, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Christopher and Frances Miller. She was preceded in death by husband, Ural L. Miller and daughter Lillie B. Davis. Surviving are children, Delois Miller of Patterson, NJ, Gradlon Miller of Marshville, NC, Jessie Miller, Emma Miller, Rita Nicholson, Freddie Miller and Christopher Miller all of Pageland; sisters, Annie Moore of Detroit, MI and Lillie Sowell of Los Angeles, CA; 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
James F. Steen
LANCASTER, SC – James F. Steen, 72, died Nov. 3, 2007 at Springs Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held Nov. 6 at Lynwood Drive Church of God with burial in Lancaster Memorial Park. Steen, born in Marlboro County, was a son of Wincy Knight Steen and the late Floyd Odell Steen. He was a retired employee of Springs Industries, a former employee of Lancaster Frozen Foods and was a member of Lynwood Drive Church of God. He was preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Steen. Surviving are wife Shelby Steen; daughter, Patricia (Tony) Lester of Kershaw, SC; son Edward (Wanda) Steen of Lancaster; brothers, Harold Steen of Heath Springs,SC and Rev. Howard Steen of Anderson, SC; sisters Erleen Tinker of York, SC and Evelyn Rollins of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. Memorials can be sent to Shelby Jean Steen, Fiduciary for Amber Lacole Cauthen savings account, 1853 Old Lyndwood Circle, Lancaster, SC 29720. Mahaffey Funeral Home, Lancaster, SC, was in charge of the arrangements.
Tammy Mills Zearfoss
CHESTERFIELD - Tammy Mills Zearfoss, 44, died Nov. 4, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 7 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ruby Church of God cemetery. Zearfoss, born in Monroe, NC, was a daughter of Clyde Lee and Mary Helen Morton Mills. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and received a master’s degree in cosmetology. She was an avid deer hunter and attended Ruby Church of God. Surviving are children, Joshua D. Zearfoss of the home, Jessica (Norman Leach) of W. Columbia, SC and their father Kenneth Zearfoss of Bristol, CT; one grandson, Stephen Michael Leach of W. Columbia, SC; fiance’ Dean Curtis of Chesterfield; brother, Ricky (Linda) Mills of Ruby; sisters, Sylvia Johnson, Vickie (Mike) Short, and Susie (Warren) Boswell all of Ruby; step-daughters Ashley Curtis and Monica Rayfield of Chesterfield; step-granddaughter Kaylee Gardner of Chesterfield. Memorials can be sent to Ruby Church of God, Building Fund, P.O. Box 66, Ruby, SC 29741 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
CHESTERFIELD - Della Threadgill Adams, 85, died Nov. 7, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held Nov. 9 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in David’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Adams, born in Chesterfield, was a daughter of the late Wilbur Franklin and Viola Estalle Burr Threadgill. She was a retired clerk with Belk Department Store. She was a member of David’s Grove Baptist Church, where she served as former Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Teal Adams; son-in-law Dean Lisenby; sisters, Naomi Caulder, Georgia Gulledge and Louise Adams. Surviving are daughter, Barbara Lisenby of Chesterfield; grandchildren Chris Lisenby, Heather Stancil and Deana (Joe) Owen all of Chesterfield; great grandson Jordan Lisenby of Chesterfield; sisters, Marilyn Smith of Sterling, VA and Lee Sellers of High Point, NC; a number of nieces and nephews. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
Patty Dingus
PAGELAND – A memorial service for Patty Dingus will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at Pageland United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
Hattie M. Miller
PAGELAND- Hattie M. Miller, 87, died Oct. 20, 2007. A funeral service was held Oct. 27 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Miller, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Christopher and Frances Miller. She was preceded in death by husband, Ural L. Miller and daughter Lillie B. Davis. Surviving are children, Delois Miller of Patterson, NJ, Gradlon Miller of Marshville, NC, Jessie Miller, Emma Miller, Rita Nicholson, Freddie Miller and Christopher Miller all of Pageland; sisters, Annie Moore of Detroit, MI and Lillie Sowell of Los Angeles, CA; 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. King’s Funeral Home, Pageland, was in charge of the arrangements.
James F. Steen
LANCASTER, SC – James F. Steen, 72, died Nov. 3, 2007 at Springs Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held Nov. 6 at Lynwood Drive Church of God with burial in Lancaster Memorial Park. Steen, born in Marlboro County, was a son of Wincy Knight Steen and the late Floyd Odell Steen. He was a retired employee of Springs Industries, a former employee of Lancaster Frozen Foods and was a member of Lynwood Drive Church of God. He was preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Steen. Surviving are wife Shelby Steen; daughter, Patricia (Tony) Lester of Kershaw, SC; son Edward (Wanda) Steen of Lancaster; brothers, Harold Steen of Heath Springs,SC and Rev. Howard Steen of Anderson, SC; sisters Erleen Tinker of York, SC and Evelyn Rollins of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. Memorials can be sent to Shelby Jean Steen, Fiduciary for Amber Lacole Cauthen savings account, 1853 Old Lyndwood Circle, Lancaster, SC 29720. Mahaffey Funeral Home, Lancaster, SC, was in charge of the arrangements.
Tammy Mills Zearfoss
CHESTERFIELD - Tammy Mills Zearfoss, 44, died Nov. 4, 2007. A funeral service was held Nov. 7 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ruby Church of God cemetery. Zearfoss, born in Monroe, NC, was a daughter of Clyde Lee and Mary Helen Morton Mills. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and received a master’s degree in cosmetology. She was an avid deer hunter and attended Ruby Church of God. Surviving are children, Joshua D. Zearfoss of the home, Jessica (Norman Leach) of W. Columbia, SC and their father Kenneth Zearfoss of Bristol, CT; one grandson, Stephen Michael Leach of W. Columbia, SC; fiance’ Dean Curtis of Chesterfield; brother, Ricky (Linda) Mills of Ruby; sisters, Sylvia Johnson, Vickie (Mike) Short, and Susie (Warren) Boswell all of Ruby; step-daughters Ashley Curtis and Monica Rayfield of Chesterfield; step-granddaughter Kaylee Gardner of Chesterfield. Memorials can be sent to Ruby Church of God, Building Fund, P.O. Box 66, Ruby, SC 29741 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.
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