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Robert (Tonie) Dargan
CHERAW — Robert (Tonie) Dargan,
51, died Dec. 17, 2010.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 22 at
Robert was the son of Ethel Lee and the late Roacher Dargan, Jr., born Nov. 17,
1959. He was a member of Charity Community Church of Christ in Cheraw.
Surviving is his mother Ethel Lee Dargan, Brooklyn, NY; son, Derrin Dargan of
Brooklyn, NY; daughters, Idaya Waters of El Paso, TX and Moesha Dargan of
Laurinburg, NC; a grandson, Akil Sanders of El Paso, TX; brothers, Roacher
Dargan, III and Michael Dargan, both of Brooklyn, NY; sisters, Cynthia Dargan
of Buffalo, NY and Pamel Howard of Brooklyn, NY. A host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Jo Ann Turnage Wetzler
Funeral services were held Dec. 31 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel
with entombment following in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The
family held visitation Dec. 24 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Wetzler was born July 11, 1938 in Cheraw, a daughter of the late Rosa Lee
Freeman. She was a retired Quality Control Manager with Crown Cork & Seal Company.
Jo Ann was a faithful member of
Surviving are a son, Robert H. (Temple) Turnage of Cheraw; three daughters:
Julie C. Turnage, Rebecca T. Gentry, and Lorrie T. (Denny) Gaskins all of
Chesterfield; one brother, Ray F. (Nancy) Jacobs of Wallace; three sisters:
Jessie M. (Buster) Shaw of Wallace, Linda E. Taylor of Bennettsville and Myrtle
S. (Hal) Kifer of Madison, TN; 6 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren; and
special friend Glenn Williamson of Cheraw.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Wetzler Family. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Charles
Memorial services were held at
Charles was born to the late K.C. and Carrie Louallen Blackwell in
Charles was educated at the
He was preceded in death by a step daughter, Linda Blackwell Frazier.
Surviving is his wife, Wilhemenia Baker; two step sons, Gerald T. Baker
(Valeria), Pageland, and Donald Baker of Florida; three sisters, Ethel B.
Massey, Charlotte, NC, Jenette Miller and Dorothy Myers (Bill) both of
Jefferson; four brothers, Willie Blackwell, Eddie Blackwell, Elijah Blackwell
all of Jefferson and Cornell Blackwell, Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, great
grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and
friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Hannah Hill Funderburk
PAGELAND — Hannah Hill Funderburk,
89, died Jan. 1, 2011.
Memorial services were held Jan. 3, at
Mrs. Funderburk was born Aug. 16, 1921 in
In addition to her parents, Hannah was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.
Guy B. Funderburk and by her older brother, Col. James J. Hill
Surviving is her daughter, Mary Sloane Funderburk of Pageland; brother, Col.
Harold T. “Hal” Hill of Tampa, FL; a host of grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memories may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Nellie Keith Therrell
PATRICK —
Nellie Keith Therrell, 79, died Dec. 28, 2010.
Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at
Mrs. Therrell was born Feb. 22, 1931 in
She was preceded in death her parents; her first husband Willard Keith; two
daughters, Joyce Keith and Connie Roberts; two grandchildren, Travis and Carrie
Winburn; stepdaughter, Lynn Smith; and by four brothers, Edward, Bill, Earl,
and James Hodges.
Surviving are her husband Lloyd Therrell of the home; two sons: Gary (Peggy)
Keith of Raleigh, NC and Kevin Keith of Patrick; one daughter: Peggy K. (Roy)
Winburn of Patrick; one stepson: Ricky (Kay) Therrell of Gaffney; one
stepdaughter: Lori (Joe) Hamlin of Vermont; one brother Donald (Margaret) Hodges
of Hartsville; one sister Sara Lee of Scranton, S.C.; 13 Grandchildren, 7 Great
Grandchildren, 6 Step Grandchildren and 3 Step Great Grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Therrell
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Elaine Moore Lee
CHERAW —- Elaine Moore Lee, 74,
Dec. 15, 2010.
Funeral services were held Dec. 18 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in
The family held visitation Dec. at the funeral home and at other times at the
home.
Elaine was born in
Surviving are her children, Mitchell (Sonya) Lee of Cheraw, S.C., Ronnie (Neva)
Lee of Polkton, N.C., Debbie Bryant of Cheraw, S.C., Alice Warwick of
Chesterfield, S.C., and Diane (Jerry) Timmons of McFarlan; 13 grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, her husband, Price Lee
preceded her in death.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Becky Nelson,
Leavitt Funeral Home in
Darrell Crawford
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. at
Mr. Crawford was born June 22, 1964, son of the late Daisy Robinson Crawford
and Paul Crawford. He has been a resident at Autumn Care for some years.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Mary Robinson
and his paternal grandmother, Sally Crawford.
Surviving is his father, Paul Crawford and stepmother, Bernice of Baltimore,
MD; sisters, Gloria (Johnny) Phillips of Fayetteville, NC and Kim Adams of
Landis, NC; brothers, Eddie Dewayne (Nicole) Hughes of Jacksonville, NC, Ronald
(Dorothy) Hughes of Chesterfield, Tyrone M. (Rochelle) Crawford of Salisbury,
NC and Bryone Keith “Tony” (Lee Ann) of Omaha, NE, aunts, uncles and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
LaBruce Teal Bedenbaugh
Memorial services were held Jan. 2, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
Chapel. The family held visitation, the Sunday prior to the service at the
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bedenbaugh was born May 5, 1919 in
In addition to her parents, LaBruce was preceded in death by her husband,
Roland Bedenbaugh; a son, Ervin Bedenbaugh; 3 brothers, Basil, Dan, and Robert
Teal; and by 2 sisters, Myrtle Barfield, and Doris Gardner.
Surviving are her son Denny R. (Kay) Bedenbaugh of Chesterfield; two
grandchildren, Scott (Lisa) Bedenbaugh of Monroe, GA, and Leslie R. Bedenbaugh
of Bennettsville; a great grandson Zachery; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Bedenbaugh
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Danny Worth Johnson
Memorial services were held Jan. 1, 2011 at the home of Jeff Mullis and
Kimberly Collins,
Mr. Johnson was born May 26, 1951, in
Surviving are his wife Lynne Helms Mullis, of the home; two stepsons: Jeff
Mullis of Chesterfield and Bobby Mullis of Cheraw; two step grandchildren,
Jessi and Jason Mullis; one brother Michael Vernon (Shelby) Johnson of
Gastonia, NC; one sister Nancy (Dean) Stamper of McGrady, NC
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the
arrangements. Published in The Cheraw
Chronicle and
Shenandorh Crosby Louallen Raley
Memorial services were held, Dec. 27 at
Rev. Shenandorh Crosby Louallen Raley was a daughter of the late Walter and
Overseer Bonnie Miller Louallen on Feb. 18, 1925 in
She was preceded in death by a son, Avlon Truesdale; brothers, Henry Louallen,
Arthur Louallen, and P.T. Louallen.
Surviving is husband, Holden Raley; sons, Frank (Doris) Truesdale, Charlotte,
NC, Davey (Shelia) Truesdale, Odell (Mexie) Truesdale, and Joseph (Delphine)
Truesdale, all of Pageland; daughters, Lendora (James) Huntley, Loves Ellis,
both of Jefferson, Eleanor (Rev. Willie) Brinkley, Travelers Rest, and Aster
Truesdale; brothers, Rev. Moses (Beulah) Louallen, Jefferson, and Alvin (Pastor
Shantell) Louallen, Baltimore, MD; sister, Min. Lizzie Brown, Washington, DC;
grandchildren, great grandchildren; great great grandchild; god sons, two god
daughters, caregiver, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Linda Rose Johnson Price
Funeral services were held Jan. 2 at
Mrs. Price was born Jan. 10, 1946 in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Burkett
Cabanna and Rosa Alice Poston Johnson. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband Robert
Bruce Price and two brothers, Heyward and Perry Johnson.
Surviving are four brothers: Harold (Jackie) Johnson of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Price Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Betty Lou Johnson
CHERAW — Betty Lou Johnson, 69,
died Jan. 3, 2011.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Jan. 6, at Kiser Funeral Home,
Cheraw.
Betty was born in
Surviving are her sons, James E. “Chuck” (
She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, a daughter, Buffi Sue
Braswell and a sister, Helen Schlegel.
Memorial to: Betty Lou Johnson Memorial Fund, c/o Founders Federal Credit
Union, 2599 Hwy. 9, Cheraw, 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Bessie Hewitt White
CHERAW —
Bessie Hewitt White, 83, did Dec. 14, 2010.
Mrs. White was born April 12, 1927 to the late Columbus and Mamie McLane
Hewitt.
Services were held Dec. 14 at Flemming Funeral Chapel, Cheraw. Committal and
interment followed at
She is survived by: sons, Grady White, Jr., Tabor City, NC, David White,
Huntersville, NC, Jimmy White, Charlotte, NC, Ronald White, Sr., Charlotte, NC;
daughter, Darlene Anderson, Patrick, sister, Maude Weaver, Cheraw.
Flemming Funeral Home-Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Hannah Hill Funderburk
PAGELAND
– Hannah Hill Funderburk, 89, died Jan. 1, 2011.
Memorial services were held Jan. 3 at
Mrs. Funderburk was born August 16, 1921 in
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Guy B. Funderburk and by her
older brother, Col. James J. Hill.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Sloane Funderburk of Pageland; brother: Col.
Harold T. “Hal” Hill of Tampa, FL; daughter of the heart, Tammy M. Funderburk
and granddaughter of the heart, Zoe Aribella Funderburk of High Point, NC;
beloved Granddogs, Gracie and Angus; three Step Daughters, Gail F. Beasley,
Judy F. Foundtain, and Betty Dare F. (Robert) Stefanich; step son, Dr. David
(Betty) Funderburk; nine step grandchildren and numerous step great
grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Rev. H. J. Winburn, Arlon (Diane) Winburn,
Rev. Harold Wade Winburn, Jimmy (Pam) Funderburk, Jerry (Pat) Funderburk, Joe
(Gill) Hill, Barbara Funderburk, and Joaquina (Edwin) Zacharias; also other
Children of the Heart, Pam Jordan, Nina and Charles Sawyer, and Mark Hester.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Callie Mae Moore Kelly
A homecoming celebration was held Jan. 6 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church
Pageland with burial following in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Callie Mae Moore Kelly was born Sept. 8, 1934, a daughter of the late
Oscar and Nellie Lockhart. She was educated in the
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Kelly.
Surviving are five daughters, Gwenda A. Landers of Mt. Croghan, Sherbby A.
Gilliam (Terry), Jefferson, Jeanie A. Craig (Odell), Lancaster, Tammy A.
Rudisell (Lannie), Charleston, SC and Melissa R. King, (Wilma Jr.) of the home;
three brothers, Gene Moore (Lizzie), Pageland, SC, Jimmie L. Moore (Maretta),
Kershaw, SC and Louis S. Moore (Wanda), Marshville, NC; three sisters, Theresa
Williams, Jefferson, SC, Ella Mae McManus (Elbert), Pageland, SC and Rev.
Dreamer A. Chambers, Jefferson, SC; two aunts, Tressie L. Moore, Pageland, SC
and Georgia Buchanan, New York; an uncle, Matthew Lockhart, Pageland, SC;
fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge.
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
W. T. Tucker
PATRICK –
W. T. Tucker, 65, Jan. 1, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at
Mr. Tucker was born March 13, 1945, in Patrick, a son of the late Emma Tucker
and Wade Thompson Hendrix. He was a retired employee of McLain Auto Salvage and
was an avid fisherman. W. T. attended
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary Theo Jordan Tucker;
a brother, Willis Tucker; and sisters, Caroline Lucille Tucker and Betty T.
O’Neal.
Surviving are his daughters, Amy D. Hedrick of Lexington, NC and Christy Tolson
of Columbia; two step daughters, Michelle Kirk and Stephanie Rackley both of
Lexington, NC; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother, Earl
Tucker of Polkton, NC; sisters: Ola Bee Polson, Helen Freeman, and Debbie
Tucker all of Patrick and Janie Lou Fratus of Cheraw; ,other-in-law, Mary Sue
Jordan of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Tucker Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
HARTSVILLE – Lee Pickens Baker,
45, died Jan. 06, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan. 8 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with
burial following in
Lee was born in
Lee was preceded in death by a brother, D. Kenneth Baker, Jr.
Surviving in addition to his father of Darlington and mother of Florence, are
his step-father, Raymond Carlson, Florence; his wife, Lisa McCaskill Baker of
Hartsville; son, Derrick Kenneth Baker, II, also of Hartsville; brother, Brad
(Lynn) Baker of Lexington and sister, Cely Anne (Greg) Brigman of Darlington;
also, six nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to the Ken Baker, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o
William Thompson Clinkscales, Sr.
WALLACE –
William Thompson Clinkscales, Sr., 86, died Dec. 20, 2010 at
Funeral services were held Dec. 22 at
Born in
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Seals Clinkscales of the home; children,
William T. Clinkscales , Jr. and his wife, Lisa and Timmy Clinkscales, all of
Wallace; Martha Hester and her husband, Larry of Rock Hill; and Cindi Brigman
and her husband, Charles and Don Clinkscales, all of Cheraw; and nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Tommy Bruce Clark
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the
Miller-Rivers-
Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the
Louise
CHERAW —
Louise Crowley Carlson, 69, died Jan. 16, 2011 at her home.
Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at
Carlson was born May 4, 1941 in Cheraw, a daughter of the late Roger William
and Truletta Biles Crowley. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the
Louise was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Roger,
Woodrow, and Glen Crowley.
Surviving are her husband: Raymond A. “Ray” Carlson of the home; one son: Kenny
(Julie) Sellers of Cheraw; one daughter: Debbie Williams of Cheraw; two
stepsons: Lorne (Jodi) Carlson of Myrtle Beach and David (Tina) Carlson of
Cheraw; two brothers: Jimmy Crowley of Charlotte, N.C. and David Crowley of
Fair Haven, MA; one sister: Junene Kaltwang of Cheraw; four grandchildren:
Hanna (Shaun) Leviner, Brice Williams, Adam (Sasha) Sellers, and Casey (Jana)
Sellers; three great grandchildren: Landon and Hunter Sellers and Tierni
Leviner; six step grandchildren: Ryan, Steven, McKenzie, Nicole, and Jessie
Carlson and McKayla Boone.
Memorials may be made to the
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Carlson
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Bobby Leon Davis
WALLACE -
Mr. Bobby Leon Davis, 64, died Jan. 14, 2011.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Jan. 19, 2011 at Saint James Freewill
Holiness Church.
Mr. Davis was born on Oct. 25, 1946 to the late Prince and Annie Mae Davis. He
was a member of
Bobby was preceded in death by thirteen brothers and five sisters.
Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly (Russell) Garner and Stephanie Davis, all
of Wallace; sons Bobby (Angela) Davis Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia and Christopher
(Jessica) Davis of Wallace; five grandchildren; brother, Jerome (Queen-Ester)
Davis of Bennettsville; sisters, Gussie Mae Hutchinson of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Deloris (Mayso) Sapp, Daisy (Alphonso) Fellows, Patricia Baker all of
Smithville, N.C.
Grooms Funeral home serviced the
Tommy F. Stogner
Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at
Stogner was born in Jefferson, a son of the late Benjamin and Nellie Wallace
Stogner. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1962 and was a
retired employee with the Chesterfield County Road Department. He was a U.S.
Army Veteran and an avid fisherman. Tommy was a former Dixie Youth Baseball
Coach and a boys and girls softball coach with 25 years of service. He was a member
of
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Stogner.
Surviving are his wife, Darlene Oliver Stogner of the home; sons, Tommy
Stogner, II of the home and Timmy (Kim) Stogner of Owensboro, K.Y.; brother,
Bobby (Elaine) Stogner of Cheraw; sisters, Peggy Oliver of Jefferson, Betty
Gainey and Georgia (Wade) Hurley of Cheraw; grandchildren, great grandchild.
Many other loving family members and family.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293,
Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or Fairview Baptist Church “Trophey Case Fund”, c/o
Stacy Jenkins, 6178 Airport Rd., Mt. Croghan, S.C. 29727
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Annie Melton
ROCKINGHAM
— Annie Melton Stafford died Jan. 10, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan. 14 at
Stafford
was born Nov. 15, 1916 in
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Stafford and two brothers,
Thurman and Mae Melton.
Surviving are two sons, John Henry Stafford (Carol) and Jerry Stafford
(Dianne), all of Rockingham N.C.; two daughters, Juanita Conner (Brooks) Red of
Statesville, N.C.; Jean Brown of the home; grandchildren, great grandchildren;
brothers, T.L. Melton of Rockingham, N.C,; Rudolph Melton of Bennettsville, and
Graylon Melton of Blythe, CA; sister, Bibb Cassidy of Cheraw.
Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice,
Watson-King Funeral Home in
James T. Harrington
CHERAW — James T. Harrington, 85, died Jan. 12, 2011 at
the
A Homegoing celebration was held Jan. 16 at
James T. Harrington, known as "Tit", was born August 5, 1925 to the
late Mr. James Harrington and Mrs. Sue Easterling Harrington. He was born in
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Mae Bloomfield after they were
married for 43 years; by two sisters, four brothers, and a step-mother.
Surviving are a son: James (Josephine) Harrington; a daughter: Dianne
Harrington; five grand-children: LaTrice Hailey, Tiffini Harrington, Denise
Bethea, Detrick Harrington, DeMorris James Harrington; a special grandson
Roland "LaVel" Bethea; eleven great-grand children: Makeea, Bre,
Lyric, Myesha, BreDaisia, Keynia, Dijon, Eris, Demaisia, Kyrek, Shamora; a
sister Elsie Williams; eight additional sisters, four step-sisters, three
step-brothers a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Bonnie Mae Quick McQueen
WALLACE — Bonnie Mae Quick McQueen, 81, died Jan.12, 2011
at her home. Funeral services were held Jan. 16, at
McQueen was born in
Surviving are her husband, Julian McQueen of the home; sons, John Robert Hall
and Joseph Livington Hall, both of Wallace, and William Kellon Hall and
his wife, Melanie of Cheraw; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Norton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Shirley Ann Moore
CHERAW — Shirley Ann Moore, 68 died Jan. 12, 2011 at
Carolina Hospital System.
A Celebration of life ceremony was held Jan. 16 at the Word of Life Fellowship.
Interment was in the Shirley Ann Moore was born Nov. 18, 1950 in Chesterfield
County, the daughter of the late Jasper Moore and Gladys Small Moore. She was
educated in the public schools of
She was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Roundtree; two brothers: Bobby Moore
and Charles Moore and grandmother Nezzie Small.
Surviving are her mother Gladys Moore of Cheraw; daughters: Angel Brown of
Cheraw and Latasha Moore of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son Corey Moore of Brooklyn,
N.Y.; four grandchildren: Mynesha Brown, Jamal Brown, Xavier Rivers and Trinity
Smith; one great grandchild Amya Easterling; other relatives include Yvonne
Moore, Pearlina Moore, Larry Moore, Julius Dove and Samuel Moore, a host of
nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Ricky “Slick Rick” McMillan
A homegoing celebration was held Jan. 16 at
Ricky “Slick Rick” McMillan was born in
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank McMillan, Jr. and Samuel L.
McMillan.
Surviving are four brothers, Daron McMillan of Jefferson, John F. Caudle of
Lancaster, Tony Caudle (Keatra) of Charlotte, N.C. and Michael A. Caudle (Kyra)
of Washington, DC; three sisters, Dolores McMillan of the home, Eva C. Jowers
of Spartanburg and Tammy Caudle of McBee; an aunt, Gail Blakeney (Chuckey) of
Lancaster; two uncles, Sim McMillan (Roberta) and Marshall Miller both of
Jefferson; a special niece, Shambria Vinson of the home; a special great niece,
Ta’Jasyia Beauford of the home; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Mary Ellen Eddins Davis
Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at Miller Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel
with burial following in David’s
Mrs. Davis was born July 31, 1922 in
In addition to her mother, Mary Ellen was also preceded in death by her
husband, Daniel Franklin Davis; two sons, Danny and Roger Davis; a brother,
Bradley Roman Adams; and by sisters, Julia Arie Adams and Sheba Rebecca Curtis.
Surviving are daughters, Deborah (Gerald) Rorie of Wadesboro, N.C. and Diane
(Harold) Long of Chesterfield, also grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Leon A. “Bubber” Gulledge, Jr.
RUBY —
Leon A. “Bubber” Gulledge, Jr., 74, died Jan. 16, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel
with internment following in the
Gulledge was born July 5, 1936 in Ruby, a son of the late Leon Alford “Sweet”
and Bessie Allen Gulledge. He was a retired employee of the SC DOT and a U.S.
Air Force Veteran. He was a member of
Surviving are his wife Emma Jean Austin Gulledge of the home; three sons: Rev.
Randy (Margaret) Gulledge of Hartsville, Grady (Kim) Gulledge of Ruby and Ricky
(April) Gulledge of Charlotte, N.C.; eight grandchildren: Clint, Beth, Sandi,
Bridget, Liberty, Micheal and Hannah Gulledge and Stephanie Adams; two
brothers: Wayne Gulledge of Concord, N.C., and Alan Gulledge of Ruby; one
sister: Margaret Deese of Ruby.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Darrell Lee Watts
CHERAW —
Darrell Lee Watts, 70, died Jan. 13, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Benjamin Watts; and
by sisters, Lucille Funderburk, and Hattie McManus.
Surviving are sons, Steven (Evelyn) Watts and Doug Watts of Jefferson, and
Ricky Watts of Pageland; brothers Willie Watson and Carson Watts both of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Roy Thomas Bullard
Funeral services were held Jan. 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel
with burial following at
Bullard was born Jan. 23, 1954 in
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, J.T. and Carson Pigg;
and by a sister, Faye O’Neal
Surviving are brothers, Ben Pigg and Darrell Pigg of Kannapolis, N.C.; sisters,
Carolyn Beam and Barbara Huneycutt of Kannapolis, N.C. and Judy Harper of
Lancaster, an aunt and several cousins.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Leo Edward “Gabby” Norris
WALLACE —
Leo Edward “Gabby” Norris, 87, died Jan. 6, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan. 10 at the Cheraw Church of God. A burial with
full military honor followed in
Born in
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Lester Norris;
sisters, Rosa-line Norris Hodges, Annie Mae Norris and a great grandchild,
Rebecca Jeffords Norris.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Mary Lillian Baxley Norris of Wallace; sons,
Jimmy Leo (Ann) Norris of Wallace, William “Billy Lester (Gail) Norris of
Wallace; daughters, Cathy N. (Randy) Leviner of Cheraw, Teresa N. (Mark) Rivers
of Florence; grandchildren, Sherrye and Alley Jackson, Jamie and Brooke Norris,
Rev. Billy and Beth Norris, Matt Norris, Rev. Kevin and Kathy D. Rummage, Ms.
Jill Rummage, Hannah Faith Rivers; step-grandchild, Catherine Renee Van
Derpoel, great grandchildren, Lindsay Jackson, Charlotte Jackson, Anna Norris,
Evan Norris, RaeLeigh Norris, Joseph Norris, Betsy Norris, Chris Norris, Bryan
Norris, Mikaila Rummage, Madison Rummage, Micah Rummage, step-grandchildren,
Ethan H. VanDerpoel, Nicholas Randon VanDerpoel, nephews Roland Hodges and Rev.
Verson Hodges, Jr.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
The Cheraw Chronicle
Birthenia Davis
CHERAW - Ms. Birthenia “Bert”
Davis, 45, died Jan. 16, 2011.
Funeral services were Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. at
Ms. Birthenia Davis, daughter of the late William and Clara Mae McDuffie Davis
was born in
Birthenia is survived by her companion, Alphonso Melton, Cheraw; daughters,
Natosha M. Davis and Allescia M. Melton of the home; son, Quamaine D. Davis of
Oak Grove, KY; sister, Remonia Davis of Cheraw; brothers, Dwayne Davis and
Christopher Eugene Davis of Cheraw; a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and a host of other relatives.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Mrs. Ethel Robinson Funderburk
PAGELAND - Ethel Robinson
Funderburk died Jan. 15, 2011.
Services were held Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ethel Robinson Funderburk, the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Leary
Stacks Robinson was born on November 26, 1920 in
Ethel is survived by sons, Bobby Eugene Funderburk (Althá Mae) and George
Washington Funderburk (Eliza) of Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters, Gladys McManus
of
Charlotte, N.C., Leslie Samuel (James) and Mildred Robinson of Hartsville;
fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and fourteen great-great
grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and eleven step great grandchildren and
a host of nieces, nephews.
Ethel was devoted to the Arant family who treated her and her family like their
own family.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Jessie Lee Simmons
BENNETTSVILLE – Jessie (Gal)
Lee Simmons, 56, died Jan. 12, 2011.
Funeral services were held Jan.18, 1 p.m. at
Jessie was born on March 31, 1954 in
Jessie was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Lee Simmons, Mary Anna
Simmons and her brother Ben Simmons, III and great granddaughter Angela Lynn
Brown.
Survivors are daughter, Angela Annette Brown of Bennettsville; sons Michael
Monraye (Darlene) Brown of Bennettsville; Shawn Jermaine (Lorine) Davis and
Javonta Rohene (Cynthia) Davis of Cheraw; grandchildren; sisters, Janie M.
(Charles) Watson of Bennettsville; Bessie M. (Walter) Kollock of Winston Salem,
N.C. Earline Simmons of Spartanburg; Ethel L Locklear of Wallace; Joyce A.
Lindsey of Fayetteville, N.C.; Carolyn D. Simmons of Spartanburg; Nursella
(Gary) Nesbitt; brothers, Leo Simmons of Colorado Springs, CO; Oswald L.
Simmons and Willie C. Simmons both of Wallace; and eleven grandchildren, ten
great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and many friends.
Grooms Funeral home serviced the Simmons family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Jimmy L. “
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Sunday, Jan. 30, 201l at the
Fulton Residence,
Mr. Fulton was born September 8, 1957, in Lancaster, a son of the late John
Gideon and Addie Blair Smith Fulton. He was a brick mason and enjoyed riding
horses.
Jimmy is survived by brothers, Lee (Evelyn) Fulton of Chesterfield; Joel
“Rosey” (Debbie) Fulton of Lancaster; and Nathan H. “Doc” (Hattie) Fulton of
Statesville, N.C.; sister, Margaret F. Starnes of Jefferson; also several
nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com)
is serving the Fulton Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Mrs. Flora Belle
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, at
Flora Belle was born in the Zoar Community of
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zoar United Methodist Church
Choir Fund or the Prayer Shaw Ministry Funds,
Surviving are daughter, Safrona Campbell Finch, (Jerry) of
The family has entrusted Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with the
arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
James Harold Therrell
CHESTERFIELD - Mr. James
Harold Therrell, age 74, died Jan. 21, 2011.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Jan. 23, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial followed in the
Mr. Therrell was born Jan. 8, 1937 in
Surviving are aunts, Ella Teal and Doris Lambert of Cheraw and Esther Terry of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Therrell Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Julius B. Short
PATRICK -
Julius B. Short, 78, died Jan. 14, 2011
Graveside services were held Jan. 17 at Patrick Cemetery, visitation was held
Jan. 16 at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.
Short was born September 19, 1932 in Ruby, SC a son of the late Lester Bart and
Loney Elizabeth Steen Short. He was a retired millright and a U. S. Army
Veteran. He was a former member of the Patrick Town Council and was a member of
the Patrick Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed working in the garden, growing
flowers, and helping others.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Donnie
Short; a daughter, Doris Ann McLain; a grandson, Brad Stroud; a great grandson,
Hunter Eason; five brothers, Sam, James, Farris, Gary, and Lee Burt Short; and
by a sister, Allie Hoffman.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Vera Cassidy Short of the home; two
daughters, Vivian S. (Rev. Michael) Cassidy of Cheraw and Viola S. (Gary) Blair
of Patrick; five grandchildren, Ashley Brigman, Gary Blair, Ladonna Blair,
Landon Blair Cassidy and Grant Blair Cassidy; three great grandchildren; a
brother, Ray (Estelle) Short of Lancaster and a sister, Leila (Parvin) Eason of
Ruby.
Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Short family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Larry Mitchael
Cason
CHERAW
– Larry Mitchael Cason, 60, died Jan. 7, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Jan. 13 at Cheraw Family Worship with burial in
Cheraw.
Born
in Bennettsville, he was the son of Azilee Odom Cason of
Cason
and a member of Cheraw Family Worship. He drove a van for the church, was an
usher, cook and took care of the offering. He enjoyed working on his Harley,
was an avid motorcycle rider and also enjoyed tin sculpture and wood carving.
He
enjoyed serving the Lord. He was a Veteran of the US Army and was retired from
the South Carolina National Guard.
He
was preceded in death by his father listed above and a brother, Chris Cason.
Surviving
are his sons, John Murray Cason of Florence, Matthew Thomas (Becky) Cason of
Society Hill; daughter, April Noel Cason of Cheraw; a grandchild, his mother
listed above, his fiancée, Martha C. Presson of Ruby; brother, Rex W. Cason of
Gulf Breeze, FL, sisters, Connie (Jerry) Rushing of Ruby; Casey (Bob) Davis of
Sevierville, TN. Memorials to: Cheraw Family Worship, 3050 Hwy 9, Cheraw, SC
29520 or the charity of your choice.
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Bobby Leon
Davis
WALLACE
– Bobby Leon Davis, 64, died Jan. 14, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Jan. 19 at Saint James Freewill Holiness Church.
He was married to Nancy Jean Davis and to this
union they were blessed with four children.
He
was preceded in death by thirteen brothers and five sisters.
Surviving
are two daughters, Kimberly (Russell) Garner and Stephanie Davis, all of
Wallace; sons Bobby (Angela) Davis Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia and Christopher
(Jessica) Davis of Wallace; five grandchildren; brother, Jerome (Queen-Ester)
Davis of Bennettsville; sisters, Gussie Mae Hutchinson of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Deloris (Mayso) Sapp, Daisy (Alphonso) Fellows, Patricia Baker all of
Smithville, N.C.
Grooms Funeral home serviced the
Barbara Ann Williamson
CHESTERFIELD
- Ms. Barbara Ann Williamson age 70, died Jan. 23, 2011.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ms. Williamson was born June 18, 1940 in
Barbara is survivied by sons, Tony Sellers of Chesterfield and William Perry
Sellers, Jr. of Clarskville, TN; daughter, Judy (Tommy) Demby of Chesterfield;
grandchildren and a grandchild; brothers, Harvey Williamson of Maryland, Lester
Williamson of Morven, N.C. and Paulie Williamson of Columbia; sisters, Julia
Moore of Wadesboro, N.C.; Mary Alice Shook of Spindale, N.C., and Patricia
Baldis of Morven, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Williamson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
CHERAW -
Mr. Clyde William Jordan, Sr., age 77, died Jan. 23, 201.
Visitation was held from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 26, prior to the service at the
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Jan. 26, at the funeral home chapel.
Burial followed in the
Mr.
Clyde is survived by son, Clyde (Julia) Jordan, Jr. of Cheraw; granddaughter;
brother, Jerry (Margie) Jordan of Chesterfield; sisters, Eva (Charles) Evans
and Dorothy Burr of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of served the Jordan Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Gerald L. Knight
Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. at
Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Jan. 28 at
Mr. Knight was born July 14, 1944 in
Gerald was survived by wife,Betty Terry Knight of the home; sons, Mike Knight
of Mt. Croghan, and Anthony (Monica) Knight of Pageland; daughter, Linda Gayle
(Jeff) McCarn of Jefferson; stepsons, stepdaughter, brother, Tony Knight of
Darlington; sisters, Wincie Pethel of Kannapolis, N.C. and Ivey Woodle of
Darlington; also fifteen granchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Knight Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Jerry Hazel Jordan
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 26, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 27, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral
Home Chapel,
Mr.
Jerry is survived by daughters, Beth (Glenn) Shapiro of Flanders, NJ; Dawn
Jordan of Northvale, NJ; and Cheryl (David) Huffines Ooltewah, TN;
grandchildren; brothers, Mitchell (Derrel) Jordan of Cheraw; and Randy (Cheryl)
Jordan of Chesterfield; sister, Cheryl J. (Bill) Matthews of Columbia.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Jordan Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Margaret Johns James
The family received family and friends, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the funeral home chapel.
Burial followed in the Davis Plot at
Ms. James was born Feb. 20, 1940 in
Margaret is survived by a niece and two great nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Rescue Squad,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the James Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Rodney Dale Seate
The family received family and friends from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27, at the home of
his daughter, Amanda Seate.
The memorial service was at 4 p.m. Jan. 28, at
Mr. Seate was born August 14, 1960 in
Rodney is survived by daughters, Amanda Seate of Monroe, N.C. and Stephanie
Seate of Fayetteville, N.C.; and their mother, Angela Tindall of Charlotte,
N.C.; mother, Lou Ann McMullan of Jefferson; granddaughter and brothers, Mark,
Barry, Mike, and Al Seate; sisters, Tammy Ross and Debbie Derrick; also
numerous nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Seate Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
February 3, 2011.
John Steven Rogers
CHERAW - John Steven Rogers, 58, died Jan. 24, 2011.
Mr. Rogers was born in
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. to Jan. 25, at Kiser Funeral Home,
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Jan. 26, at the funeral home with burial
following in
John is survived by his wife Mary Earline Rogers, daughters, Ashley Rogers,
Heather Rogers, and Paige Rogers all of Cheraw; brother, James (Buddy) W.
Rogers, Jr. of Summerville; and sister, Rebecca L. Cline of
Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a brother
Christopher P. Rogers.
Kiser Funeral Home served the
February 3, 2011.
E. Merle Whitt
CHERAW
— E. Merle Whitt, 84, died Jan. 27, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Jan. 30 at First Baptist with burial with military honors
were held at
Whitt
retired from Galey and Lord Textile Printing, in
He
was a member of First Baptist where he had served as a deacon, Sunday
school (Berean Class) teacher, Baptist
men’s leader and trustee. Whitt was a World War II Veteran.
He
was preceded in death by brothers Archie E. Whitt, Garnett Whitt, Alfred Whitt,
Marshall Whitt, Carter Whit and sisters Hazel Summers, Nancy Whitt, Sadie
Brinkley and Louise Wright.
Surviving
are wife Merle Ward Whitt, of Cheraw; sons Edward H. (Sarah) Whitt, of
Memorials
can be sent to
Kiser Funeral Home, of Cheraw, was in
charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Paul Walters
CHERAW
— Paul Walters, 80, died Jan. 29, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 1 at Kiser Funeral Home with burial in
Walters
was an avid sports fan and a life long Tar Heel Fan.
He
retired from Delta Textiles with more than 42 years of service.
Walters
was preceded in death by brothers Bill Walters and Wiley Walters and
grandchildren Anger Tipton and Wendy Mathney.
Surviving
are sons Marshall (Jackie) Walters and Greg (Wendy) Walters, of Cheraw;
daughters Sherry (Jimmy) Polson, of Patrick, Gail Walters, of Cheraw; Amanda
Walker, of Cheraw; brothers Harold (Hazel) Walters, of Fayetteville, N.C.;
Bobby (Helga) Walters, of Orlando, Fla.; Harris (Netty) Walters Jr., of
Wallace, S.C.; Jimmy (Elaine) Walters, of Lancaster, S.C.; sister Molly (Bob)
Miller, of Hueytown, Ala.; a sister-in-law; 11 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw was in
charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Edna Mae
Whitaker Short
CHERAW
– Edna Mae Whitaker Short, 54, died Feb. 5, 2011.
A
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 12, 2011, at
Mrs.
Short was born in
She
was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed needlework and she loved her pets.
Surviving
are her husband, James “Jimmy” Daniel Short of Cheraw; a son, Jeffrey Short of
Cheraw; a daughter, Vickie (Jody) Braswell of Cheraw; her parents listed above,
brother, David Whitaker of Patrick; sister, Terrie Miller of ; and a
grandchild.
Kiser Funeral Home is serving the
Short Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Funeral
services were held Feb. 9 at Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral home chapel with
burial following in the
The
family received friends Feb. 8, at the funeral home. Mrs. Gaddy was born July
19, 1939, in
She
was a member of
In
addition to her parents, Georgia, was also preceded in death by her husband,
Ray Gaddy, her companion, Lomar Moore, and by her 3 brothers, Monroe, Russell,
and Jake Johnson.
Surviving
are a son, Bobby (Julie) Cassidy of Broadway, N.C.; two grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Daughter of the heart, Jackie Hodge of
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Gaddy Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Fred Harding
Pierce
CHERAW
– Fred Harding Pierce, 64, died Feb. 3, 2011.
Graveside
services were held Feb. 6 in Old Saint David’s Cemetery, the family received
friends at Kiser Funeral Home prior to the service.
Mr.
Pierce was a son of the late William Fred and Ruth Harding Pierce. He was a
member of
Fred
was preceded in death by parents listed above, brothers; Joseph Norman Pierce
and Charles Dewey Pierce.
Surviving
are his sisters; Shirley Ann Taylor of Patrick; Frances Ruth Freeman of
Kiser Funeral Home served the Pierce
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Shirley Langley
Polson
WALLACE
– Shirley Langley Polson, 74, died Feb. 2, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 4, at
Shirley
was a daughter of the late Eddie and Bertha Quick Langley. She was a member of
She
was preceded in death by parents listed above, brothers, Carrol F. Langley,
Archie J. Langley, and sister, Cassie Lee Chapman.
Surviving
are her husband Otis Polson; sons, Roy C. Polson Jr. (Debra); Bruce Polson
(Phyllis), all of Wallace; Dennis Polson (Lisa) of
Memorials
can be made to: Charity of choice, Alzheimer’s Association or the American
Diabetes Association.
Kiser Funeral Home served the Polson
family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Lowell Silas
Rivers
Funeral
services were held Jan. 28, at the funeral home with burial following in
Mr.
Rivers was born in
He
was member of Woodman of the World, Lodge 516 in Ruby. He was a member of
David’s
He
was preceded in death by his parents listed above, brothers, Edward Rivers,
David Rivers, Lucious Rivers, Jack Royce Rivers, sisters, Vera Allen, Eleanor
Sellers, Geneva Allen, Dorothy White and Agnes Horne.
Surviving
are his wife, Mabel O. Rivers of Chesterfield; sister, Jenny Cranford of
Cheraw; also several nieces and nephews.
Memorials
can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Kiser Funeral Home served the Rivers
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Willie Lloyd
Therrell
PATRICK
– Willie Lloyd Therrell, 77, died Jan. 31, 2011.
Memorial
services were held Feb. 5 at Children’s
Mr.
Therrell was born December 25, 1933, in
Lloyd
attended
Surviving
are sons, Ricky (Kay) Therrell of Gaffney; Gary (Peggy) Keith of Raleigh, N.C.;
and Kevin Keith of Patrick; daughters, Lori (Joe) Hamlin of Vermont; and Peggy
(
and
16 great grandchildren.
Memorials
in lieu of flowers, may be made to Children’s
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Therrell Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Paul Walters
CHERAW
– Paul Walters, 80, died Jan. 29, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 1, at Kiser Funeral Home with burial in
Paul
was a son of the late Harris and Elizabeth Strickland Walters, Sr. He was an
avid sports fan and a life long Tar Heel Fan. He was retired from Delta
Textiles with 42+ years of service.
Mr.
Walters was preceded in death by his parents listed above, brothers, Bill
Walters and Wiley Walters, grandchildren Angel Tipton and Wendy Mathney.
Surviving
are sons, Marshall (Jackie) Walters and Greg (Wendy) Walters all of Cheraw;
daughters, Sherry (Jimmy) Polson of Patrick, Gail Walters of Cheraw; Amanda Walker
of Cheraw; brothers, Harold (Hazel) Walters of Fayetteville, N.C,; Bobby
(Helga) Walters of Orlando, FL; Harris (Netty) Walters Jr. of Wallace; Jimmy
(Elaine) Walters of Lancaster; sister, Molly (Bob) Miller of Hueytown, AL; a
sister-in-law; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Kiser Funeral Home served the Walters
family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Edna Mae
Whitaker Short
CHERAW
– Edna Mae Whitaker Short, 54, died, Feb. 5,2011.
A
memorial service was Feb. 12 at Windsor Park Freewill Baptist.
Short
was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed needlework and her pets.
Surviving
are husband James “Jimmy” Daniel Short, of Cheraw; son Jeffrey Short, of
Cheraw; daughter Vickie (Jody) Braswell, of Cheraw; brother David Whitaker, of
Patrick; sister Terrie Miller, of Florence, S.C.; and grandchild Miracle Lee
Ann Braswell, of Cheraw.
Kiser Funeral Home served the Short
Family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Carzell Chapman
CHERAW
– Carzell Chapman, 90, died Feb. 6, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 12, at
He
is survived by children Carzell Jr., Ernestine (Robert) Crockett and Terri
Washington.
Grooms Funeral Home served the
Chapman family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Johnnie Ray
Hewitt
CHERAW
– Johnnie Ray Hewitt, 64, died Feb. 6, 2011.
Funeral
services were held at Calvary Baptist with burial in
Hewitt
enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid
football fan of the USC Gamecocks and Cheraw Braves, and was a little league
coach.
Hewitt
was preceded in death by daughter Melany Hewitt, brother Lee Hewitt Jr., and
sisters Lousie Sellersand Dorothy Brock.
Surviving
are wife Eva Mae McQuage Hewitt, of Cheraw; daughter Tracy H. (
Kiser Funeral Home served the Hewitt
Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Patsy Ruth
Driggers Coker
CHERAW
– Patsy Ruth Driggers Coker, 62, died Feb. 11, 2011.
Funeral
services were Feb. 14 at Westside Baptist with burial in
The
family received friends at Kiser Funeral Home Feb. 13.
Driggers
enjoyed watching gymnastics, cooking and reading.
She
was preceded in death by brother Charles Driggers.
Surviving
are husband Glenn Edward Coker, son Charles Edward Coker, daughter Melissa
(Julius) Coker Belt, of Cheraw; and 10 grandchildren.
Kiser Funeral Home served the Coker
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Ester
CHERAW
– Ester Clark Gaddy, 86, died Feb. 8, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 11 at Faith Presbyterian with burial following in
The
family received friends Feb. 10, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.
Gaddy
was a graduate of Jefferson High and attended
Gaddy
was also preceded in death by husband Hollis M. Gaddy, brothers Paul and Joe
Clark and sister Dorothy Lee.
Ester
is survived by son Larry C. Gaddy, of
County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Gaddy Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Beatrice
Linton Cassidy
A
graveside service was Feb. 11 at
Cassidy
was a homemaker and a member of Oakland Baptist.
She
was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Cassidy.
Surviving
are sons Murray (Sadie) Cassidy, of Cheraw, and Reggie (Jan) Cassidy,
of
Miller-River-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Cassidy Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Ruthie Lee
Sturdivant
CHERAW
– Ruthie Lee Sturdivant, 64, died Feb. 4, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 8 at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist with burial followed
in the church cemetery.
Sturdivant
was secretary of the St. Paul Missionary Ministry. She was also known as the
poet for the church and composed over five books.
Sturdivant
started monthly visits to the nursing homes. After being admitted to Cheraw
Healthcare, she continued missionary work, writing and sharing her poems with
patients as they participated in the activity program.
Surviving
are sisters Betty Sturdivant and Priscilla Sturdivant, of
J.C.
Sturdivant Jr., of Chesterfield; and Rufus Sturdivant, of Charlotte, N.C.;
aunts Arurilla Burch, of Wadesboro, N.C.; and Beulah Gilchrest, of Ossining,
N.Y.; and special friend Lee Thomas McQueen, of Wallace, S.C.
Flemming Funeral Home served the
Sturdivant Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Charles Weldon
Melton
Funeral
services were held Feb. 13 at Flemming Funeral Home Chape with in
Melton
was employed by Flemming Funeral Home, in
known
as “Brother” to his family was greatly loved by all who knew him.
Melton
loved to fish, being around his friends and he truly enjoyed the work he did
with Flemming Funeral Home.
Surviving
are son Jermaine D. Melton, of Cheraw; parents, Charles G. and Fannie Melton,
of
Chesterfield;
sisters Hattie M. (Tony) Talley, of Chesterfield; Deborah (Jimmy) Meadows, of
Wingate, N.C.; and LaCarol (Chris) Harris, of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Jerry W.
Melton, of Charlotte; and aunt Josephine (William) Robinson, Chesterfield.
Flemming Funeral Home served the Melton
family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Ileader Lockhart
Funeral
services were held Feb. 12 at Hopewell United Methodist with burial following
in church
cemetery.
She
was preceded in death by husband Robert Ingram. She later married the late
Laney Duren.
Surviving
are son Robert (Margie) Ingram, of Jefferson; daughters Lillie M. Ingram, Letha
M. Ingram and Mildred Bowman, of Jefferson; Peggy L. Welch, of Charlotte, N.C.,
and Delores Ingram, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters Rozella Lane, of Long
Island, N.Y.; and Roberta C. McMillian, of Jefferson; brother Johnnie Lockhart,
of Jefferson; 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and three great great
grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home served the
Duren Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Sara Davidson
Gardner
Funeral
services were Feb. 14 at Shiloh United Methodist with burial following in the
church cemetery. Visitation was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Feb.
13.
Surviving
are son Bubba (Peggy) Gardner, of
Memorials
may be sent to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the
Funeral
services were held Feb. 15 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with
burial following in the
home.
Carroll
was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and a member of Mt. Croghan
Baptist.
She
enjoyed crocheting, painting, making crafts, floral arranging and working in
her flower gardens.
Carroll
was preceded in death by husband Emory Carroll, brothers Claude, James, Robert,
John Gary and Benjamin Tucker, and sisters Amogene Guinn, Mildred Evans and
Gladys Moore.
Surviving
are brother Carl Britton (Eleanor) Tucker, of Florence, S.C.; and sisters
Margaret T. Roth, of Lincoln, Neb., and Rachel T. Neal, of Matthews, N.C.
Memorials
can be sent to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Carroll Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Eustus “Trag”
PAGELAND
– Eustus”Trag”
Funeral
services were held Feb. 9 at the
House.
During his time as an entertainer, the “Mighty Burner” touched many lives and
is well-loved by all that knew him. Prior to his illness,
Surviving
are sons Eustus Bernard Bryant, of
Dunlap
and Devin Wadsworth, of Pageland; daughters Sabrina Bryant, of Philadelphia,
and Jamie Colston and Kristal Colston, of Monroe, N.C., and Lynette Wadsworth,
of Pageland; brothers Cecil Wadsworth and David (Kim) Wadsworth-Hamilton, of
Pageland; sisters Flora (John) Arkoful, Martha (Moses) Hamilton, of Pageland,
and Evelyn (Richard) Diggs, of Mt. Croghan; uncles Lemuel Crawford, of
Chesterfield; and Kelly Robinson, of Lancaster, S.C.; aunts Frankie Crowder,
Willamener Gregory and Betty Sue Covington, of Charlotte, N.C.; dear friend
Pattie Rivers, of Pageland; caretaker Linda Pate, of Pageland; and ; 24
grandchildren and six great grandchildren;
Flemming Funeral Home served the
Wadsworth Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Eunice Burch
Davis
Funerals
services were held Feb. 14 at Shiloh United Methodist with burial following in
the
church
cemetery.
She
was lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist and the Ladies Bible Class. She
enjoyed fishing, shopping at the Sunshine Shop and yard sales.
Junious
C. Davis, daughter Geraldine Davis, grandson Austin Davis, brothers William A.
and Aubrey Burch, sisters Sarah Neighbors, Ivy Widejko, Dorothy Gaskins and
Gladys Gaskins.
Surviving
are J. Mitchell (Cynthia) Davis, of Chesterfield; daughter Marlene Davis
(Charles) Rivers, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother James Ellis (Peggy) Burch, of
Chesterfield; sister Shirley B. Douglas, of Chesterfield; grandchildren Tommie
C. (Donna) Davis, Jamie R. (Jay) Dalton, and Joshua C. Rivers; and daughter of
the heart Annette Hamilton
Memorials
can be sent to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Davis Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
E.B. Melton
Funeral
services were held Feb. 20, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with
burial following in
Mr.
Melton was born December 10, 1929 in
Mr.
Melton is survived by sisters, Emma Lee Humphries of Sumter; Virginia M. Oliver
and Evelyn Melton of Chesterfield; and Mary Jean Little of Oakboro, N.C. Also,
a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder served the
Melton Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
John D. “Johnny”
Allen, Jr.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 22 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with
burial following in the
Mr.
Allen was born November 18, 1945, in
Johnny
is survived by wife, Doris Baskins Allen of the home; sons, Dan (Jodie) Allen,
Carney (Carla) Allen, Brad (Amber) Allen, and Randy (Penny) Kerns all of
Memorials
can be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Allen Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Lillie “Polly”
Chavis
CHERAW
– Lillie “Polly” Chavis, died Feb. 15, 2011.
Lillie
was daughter of the late James and Lillie Rainwater Quick. She was the widow of
Frank Chavis, Jr.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 17, following the visitation, at the Wallace Church of
The Nazarene, Wallace. Burial followed in
Lillie
is survived by daughter Darlene Brigman, Cheraw; sisters, Margie Lee of Cheraw;
Louise Brown of Wallace; grandchildren, Angel Chavis of Bennettsville;Chad
Brigman of Cheraw; and Richie Brigman of Hartsville; 9 great grandchildren and
1 great great grandchild.
Kiser Funeral Home served the Chavis
Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Glenn Lavern
Miller
Funeral
services were held Feb. 17 at
Glenn
was born Feb. 17, 1950 in
Mr.
Miller is survived by daughters, Glenda Chambers (Eugene) of Pageland; and
Teresa Peterkins (Michael) of Ruby; sisters, Priscilla Miller, Dara Rivers
(Darrell) and Jona X (Eddie) all of Pageland; and Phyllis Slay (George) of
Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Leonard Miller (Nancy) of Midland, N.C.; a wife,
Geran Miller of Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland served
the Miller Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
William Flake
Stroud
Funeral
services were held Feb. 20, at
Mr.
Stroud was born August 25, 1915 in
Flake
loved farming, gardening, tending to his cows, and most especially, his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Stroud was also preceded in death by a grandchild,
Dorothy Virginia Stroud; brothers, Ernest, Tyler, Harvey, and Floyd Stroud; and
by sisters, Ruth Vaughn and Arie Howlett.
William
is survived by wife of 73 years, Madge Jeanette Jones Stroud, sons, Dr. Cary
Stroud of Greenville; Ken Stroud of Pinehurst, N.C., and Joel Stroud of
Chesterfield; daughter, Shelby Stroud Ingram of Chapel Hill, N.C.; brother,
Robert Stroud of Chesterfield; also 6 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, 2
Great Grandchildren and 1 Step Great Grandchild.
Memorials
may be made to the Dorothy Virginia Stroud Memorial Scholarship Fund at the
Pharmacy Foundation of NC, Campus Box 7296,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Stroud Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Emsley A.
“Tunnie” Freeman
Funeral
services were held Feb. 18, at
Tunnie
was born Aug. 6, 1934 in
Mr.
Freeman was a long time member of
Tunnie
loved the outdoors. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and feeding the
backyard birds. He loved riding his grandchildren on a tractor, pulling them
through the snow, and riding them in a boat. Every spring he planted many
vegetables to be able to share with his friends.
Tunnie
was blessed with two wonderful children, Emsley D. “Dusty” Freeman, and
Christy, who married Wayne Truesdale. He felt blessed that they all lived in
Tunnie’s
“special loves” were his five grandchildren, Anna and Seth Truesdale, and
Chase, Lanie, and Jonathan Freeman. He was so proud of them and enjoyed every
moment he shared with them.
Tunnie
was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Freeman and David Harold Freeman.
He
is survived by sister, Annelle Demby of
Memorials
can be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulders Funeral Home
served the Freeman Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Julia Griggs
English
Funeral
services were held Feb. 26 at Oak Grove United Methodist, with burial followed
in the church cemetery.
Visitation
was held Feb. 25 at Burroughs Cooper Kiser Funeral Home, in
Born
in
English
dedicated 20years of service to the Wallace Rescue Squad earning the honor of
Squad Member of the Year in 1975 and 1985, and recognition for attending the
most squad calls in 1984. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist, in
Wallace. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening.
English
was preceded in death by husband Dewey Leroy English and son Billy Ray English.
Surviving
are sons L.C. (Anita) English, of Wallace, William (Teresa) English, of Cheraw,
and Jay (Kathy) English, of Wallace; daughters Brenda (William) Bryant, of
Wallace, and Ginger Floyd, of Bennettsville; brother Edwin Griggs, of Wallace;
sisters Marcella Cheves, Mildred Webb and Betty English, of Wallace; and eight
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials
can be made to Wallace Rescue Squad,
Burroughs Cooper Kiser Funeral Home
served the English Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Ruth Helen
Rendenna
A
private graveside service was held in
Rendenna,
born Dec. 29, 1925, in
She
was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had worked with Moore Funeral
Home in Wadesboro for 40 years. While at the funeral home, she was not only a
licensed funeral director, but assisted in many capacities there for the
families served.
Rendenna
was preceded in death by husband Lewis Rendenna.
Surviving
are sons Steve Brock, of Charleston, S.C.; Mark Brock, of Charlotte, N.C., Gary
Brock, of Ruby, and Tim Brock, of Chesterfield; and four grandchildren and and
great-grandchildren.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Ansonville Fire and Rescue Squad,
Leavitt Funeral Home served the
Rendenna Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
William E.
Bullard, Sr.
CHERAW
– William E. “Billy” Bullard Sr. (SM Sgt. US Air Force, Ret.), 79, died Feb.17,
2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 20 at St. David’s Episcopal with burial followed with
full military honors in Old St. David’s Cemetery.
Visitation
was held Feb. 19, at Kiser Funeral Home.
Bullard
was a son of the late Archie and Pearl Usher Bullard.
He
was a member of St. David’s Episcopal and the Shriners and Masons.
Bullard
served in the U.S. Air Force in the European Theater during
He
was preceded in death by parents and sisters Annie Mae Williams, Edna Williams
and Carol Melton.
Surviving
are wife Dorothy J. Bullard, of Cheraw; sons David W. Bullard,
Memorials
can be sent to
Kiser Funeral Home, of Cheraw, served
the Bullard Family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Martha Steen
Melton
CHERAW
– Martha Steen Melton, 88, died Feb.18, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 21 at Westside Baptist with burial followed in
Visitation
was held Feb. 20, at Kiser Funeral Home, in Cheraw.
Born
in
She
was a charter and faithful member of Calvary Baptist.
She
enjoyed sharing her love of God, reading her bible, fishing, crocheting,
tending her beautiful flowers and loving her large family and helping raise her
great grand-babies.
She
was employed by Delta Mills for 25 years.
Melton
was preceded in death by parents, brother H.W. Steen, sisters Mary Melton,
Alice Pope, Marcella Keith, Edna Starling, Gladys Pope and a great grandchild
Kaitlyn Breanna Brock.
Surviving
are son Eddie Melton, of Wallace; daughters Linda Melton Chapman, Martha Gayle
(Douglas) Grant and Wanda Diane (Johnny) Dixon, of Cheraw; sisters Frances
Haithcock, of Cheraw, and Margaret Chavis, of Bennettsville; and eight
grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Memorials
can be sent to Community Home Care and Hospice,
Kiser Funeral Home served the Melton
Family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Frances Salley
Schumpert
CHERAW
– Frances Salley Schumpert, 100, died Jan. 30, 2011.
Salley.
She was the widow of Edward Stewart Schumpert, who died in 1993. She lived in
Cheraw for most of her adult life, until moving in 2008 to her daughter’s home
in
Schumpert
graduated from
She
was an active member of First United Methodist, in Cheraw. Through the years,
she served in many capacities, including Sunday school teacher for children and
for adults, circle leader and delegate to annual conference. In 1964, she was
the recipient of a life membership from the Women’s Society of Christian
Service.
Frances
is survived by daughters Salley S. (Bill) Bradford, of Burlingon, N.C., and
Susan S. (Richard) Laney, of Rocky Mount, N.C.; and grandchildren Salley
(Bruce) Wilson, of Elon, N.C.; Will Bradford, of Burlington, N.C.; Steward
(Sandy) Laney, of Charlotte, N.C.; Susan Laney, of Greensboro, N.C.; and
Matthew Laney, of Raleigh, N.C.
The
funeral service were held at
Memorials
canbe made to First United Methodist,
Norton Funeral Home, of Cheraw
served, the Schumpert Family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Julia Griggs
English
Funeral
services were held Feb. 26 at Oak Grove United Methodist, with burial followed
in the church cemetery.
Visitation
was held Feb. 25 at Burroughs Cooper Kiser Funeral Home, in
Born
in
English
dedicated 20years of service to the Wallace Rescue Squad earning the honor of
Squad Member of the Year in 1975 and 1985, and recognition for attending the
most squad calls in 1984. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist, in
Wallace. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening.
English
was preceded in death by husband Dewey Leroy English and son Billy Ray English.
Surviving
are sons L.C. (Anita) English, of Wallace, William (Teresa) English, of Cheraw,
and Jay (Kathy) English, of Wallace; daughters Brenda (William) Bryant, of
Wallace, and Ginger Floyd, of Bennettsville; brother Edwin Griggs, of Wallace;
sisters Marcella Cheves, Mildred Webb and Betty English, of Wallace; and eight
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials
can be made to Wallace Rescue Squad,
Burroughs Cooper Kiser Funeral Home
served the English Family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Thomas L.
McDonald, Jr.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 19 at the
Thomas,
affectionately known as “Uncle Tom” was born March 6, 1941 in
Thomas
accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was baptized. He
received his education in the
After
moving to
It
was in
Uncle
Tom loved to hunt and fish. His greatest hobbies were gardening and selling
items at the flea market. He loved good southern cookin’ and good eatin’. He
also loved traveling with his wife, especially to and from
After
retirement, they thoroughly enjoyed talking day and weekend trips.
Thomas
was a very proud father and grandfather. It pleased him greatly to see his sons
mature from young boys to responsible men. His grandsons brightened his days
with tremendous joy.
Thomas
was the life of the party. He loved family gatherings big or small and never
missed an occasion to be with family, especially his sister-in-laws of whom he
really considered his sisters. He had an outgoing personality and was known for
his sarcastic humor. He was a big man with a big heart. He will be remembered
for having strong convictions about the way life should be lived and how people
should be treated.
He
is survived by he very devoted wife, Berneatha, two sons, Dwayne (Crystal) and
Gregory (LaKeisha), five grandsons, sister, LouEsther McDonald and brother,
Glenn McDonald, both of Cheraw; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
and lifelong friends.
Savin Funeral Home served the
McDonald Family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Kevin Earl Keith
PATRICK
– Kevin Earl Keith, 46, died Feb. 25, 2011.
A
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. March 5, at Children’s
Visitation
will be held through the week at the home of Peggy Winburn (sister of Kevin),
2497 Patrick –
Mr.
Keith was born Jan. 30, 1965, in Gaffney,
He
worked construction throughout his life. Kevin attended Children’s
Kevin
is survived by daughter, Jennifer Keith (Anthony) of Hartsville, son, Brandon
Keith (Heather) of Patrick, brothers, Gary (Peggy) Keith of Raleigh, N.C.;
Ricky (Kay) Therrell of Gaffney; sisters, Peggy (Roy) Winburn of Patrick; Lori
(Joe) Hamilin of Vermont, 3 grandchildren, 10 nephews and 4 nieces.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be
made to Children’s
Billy Gulledge,
Jr.
PATRICK
– Billy Gulledge Jr., 66, died Feb. 21, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 24 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with
burial following in the
Gulledge,
born Sept. 7, 1944, in Patrick was a son of the late Bill and Eunice Irene
Parker Gulledge. He was a retired pulpwood logger. Gulledge enjoyed fishing and
working on cars and lawnmowers.
In
addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by brothers Roy, William
and Frank Gulledge and sisters Nellie Gulledge and Edna Quick.
Surviving
are wife Miriam Waller Gulledge, of the home; stepson Patrick Fitzgerald Jr.,
of Abbyville, La.; stepdaughters Jennifer Pedsen, of Sunset, La., and Brandy
Peterson, of Rayville, La.; brothers Henry Gulledge, of Patrick, and Walter
Gulledge, of Kannapolis, N.C.; sisters Peggy
Emanuel,
of Patrick, and Betty Moore, of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home,
of
Gloria Jean
Cooper Powe
CHERAW
– Gloria Jean Cooper Powe, 65, died Feb. 9, 2011.
Gloria
Jean Cooper Powe born New Year’s Day 1946 to the late Ernest Cooper and
Victoria Gainey Green, in
Gloria
Jean was educated in the Chesterfield County School System and attended Robert
Smalls Elementary and Long High, in Cheraw.
Powe
was married to Lawrence Powe who preceded her in death in 1996. They were
married for more than 25 years at the time of his death.
Powe
worked in the restaurant industry as cook and waitress at the Country Kitchen
and the old Baker’s Motel. She also worked as a nanny for several years.
Powe
was a lifelong member of Pee Dee Union Baptist where she was baptized at the
age of 14. She took great pride in serving on the usher board and helping out
with the church’s Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. Her hobbies included
cooking and working with children.
Gloria
Jean was preceded in death mother Vctoria Green, stepfather Jesse Green, sister
Peggy Green, brother Charles Green and caretaker Moriel Hannah.
Surviving
are brother Floyd Green, of
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Sara Rivers
A
graveside funeral service was held March 5 in the
Rivers,
born May 18, 1912, was a daughter of Sylvester and Molly H. Atkinson.
Rivers
was a lifelong resident of
Rivers
was preceded in death by husband W. Vane Rivers.
Surviving
are daughter Peggy, of
Miller-River-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Rivers Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Mary Frances Cox
WALLACE
– Mary Frances Cox, 81, died Feb. 22, 2011.
Funeral
services were conducted Feb. 25 at
Cox,
born Valentine’s Day 1930 in
She
was a homemaker and a member of
Cox
was preceded in death by husband Edward Lee Cox, daughter Linda Cox and brother
Zeb Lisenby.
Cox
is survived by children Sally Cooper, Brenda Hildreth, the Rev. Charles Cox,
David Cox, Edward Cox, Everette Cox and Gene Cox, all of Wallace, Zeb Cox, of
Laurel Hill, N.C., and Edna Shepherd, of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers Roy
Lisenby and Bobby Lisenby, of Rockingham, N.C.; and sisters Shirley Plummer, of
Wallace; and Patsy Beecher, of Raleigh, N.C.; and 23 grandchildren and 42 great
grandchildren.
Memorials
canbe made to
Watson-King
Funeral Home in Hamlet served the Cox Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Mary Woodward
Baker
RUBY
– Mary Woodward Baker, 100, died March 3, 2011.
Funeral
services were held March 6 at White Oak Presbyterian with burial following in
the church cemetery.
Visitation
was held March 5 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, in
Baker,
born April 22, 1910, in Ruby was a daughter of the late Walter Abraham and
Minnie Smith
Woodward.
She was a homemaker and the oldest member of White Oak Presbyterian . She
enjoyed working in her flowers, and loved her family, friends and her Lord. In
addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded in death by husband J.C. Baker
Jr., grandchildren Darryl Wayne Lewis and Stephanie Renee Croxton, and six
brothers and one sister.
Surviving
are daughters Linda Ellen Lewis, of Cheraw, and Estelle (Ernest) Croxton, of
Lancaster, S.C.; granddaughters Bonnie Jean (Jeff) Davis, Crystal (John)
Cutchin and Candice (Mike) Yates; six great-grandchildren Lauren & Jeffrey
Davis, Blake Rogers, Kessler & Kamlyn Cutchin, and Brooke Yates; and six
step great-grandchildren Laura & J.T. Cutchin, Mandy & Emory Yates, and
Aaron & William Yates
Memorials
can be sentto White Oak Presbyterian ,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Baker Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
DeThane Merriman
Garbelman
The
family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. March 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral
Home, in
An
earlier visitation was held March 9 at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel, in
Garbelman,
born April 24, 1920, in
She
was preceded in death by parents; husband Paul B. Garbelman; brothers J. W.
(Mary Lou) Merriman and Perry Merriman; and sisters Gladys M. (Ray) Johnston,
Lattie Merriman and Geraldine M. (Ralph) Watson.
Surviving
are brother I. B. (Jo) Merriman, of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Melvin Gainey
PATRICK
– Melvin E. Gainey, 86, died Feb. 28, 2011.
Funeral
services were held March 3 at Brown Springs Baptist with burial following in
the church cemetery.
Vistation
was held March 2 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, in
Gainey,
born Sept. 23, 1924, in Patrick, was a son of the late Murray and Rosa Lee
Roscoe Gainey. He was a retired carpenter with Jim Walter’s Homes.
Gainey
was a lifelong faithful member of Brown Springs Baptist where he served as
former deacon, chairman of deacons and was instrumental in building the church
parsonage.
In
addition to his parents, Gainey was preceded in death by wife Jewel Tyner
Gainey; son David Eugene Gainey; grandson Justin Gandy; brothers J.C. Gainey
and Murray “Junior” Gainey; and sister Carolyn Rae Gainey.
Surviving
are daughters Linda (Charles) Griggs, of Patrick, Doris (Tim) Gandy, of
Hartsville, and Jackie (Pee Wee) Edwards, of Patrick; and four grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials
can be made to Brown Springs Baptist, 14297 Hwy. 102,
Miller-River-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Gainey Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Robert Purvis
Jr.
Funeral
services were held March 9 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with
internment following in the
Purvis,
born Halloween 1936 in
a
He
was preceded in death by parents, brother David Ray Caulder and sister Brenda
Fincher.
Surviving
are sons Anthony Purvis, of Cheraw, and Ervin (Lynette) Purvis, currently
stationed in Germany via U.S. Army; daughters Renee Purvis (Robert) Hatcher, of
Cheraw, and Christine Purvis (Scott) Ludlow, of Cheraw; sister Betty Gainey, of
Hartsville; mother of children Tina St. Pierre, of Cheraw; grandchildren Katie
Brooke Purvis, Mason Purvis, Jaylen Purvis, Caitlyn Purvis, Nicholas Ludlow and
Garrett Ludlow
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Purvis Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Mamie Johnson
Hanna
Funeral
services were held Feb. 26, at
Mrs.
Mamie Johnson Hanna daughter of the late Julius Sr. and Theressa Campbell
Johnson was born on October 10, 1931 in
Mamie
was united in holy matrimony to Rudolph Hanna on May 27, 1953. To this union,
two sons were born.
Mamie
retired from Belk’s Department Store in
Mamie
was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Hanna and all six of her siblings,
Julius Johnson, Jr., Luther Johnson, Nebraska Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Daisy
Redfearn, and Clara Bennett.
Flemming
Funeral Home was served the Hanna Family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Kimberly Dawn “Kim” Quick RUBY – Kimberly Dawn “Kim”
Quick, 31, died March 8, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 10 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial
following in
Ms. Quick was born May
31, 1979, in
Surviving are her mother,
Annie Caulford of Ruby; soul mate and friend, John Quick of Cheraw; brothers,
James O. (Samantha) Caulder, Jr. of Hartsville; Johnny Caulder and A. J.
Caulder of Patrick; sister, Katie Caulder of Patrick; sister of the heart, Lynn
Haire of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Quick family. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Funeral services were
held March 16, at
Preceding her in death
was her husband, Norman ‘Mack’ M. Smith; son, Glenn McLeod; brothers, James
Hank Deason and Wayne Reece Deason; sisters, Frances Edwards and Mildred
Miller; and grandchildren, Shannon Rene Hargrove and Matthew Hargrove.
Survivors include sons,
Ray Hargrove of Moundsville, WV; Norman Reece Hargrove, Mike Hargrove Sr.,
Howard Smith, Marty Smith all of Pageland, James McGready Jr. of Kershaw;
daughters, Bennie Alexson, Tammy Wray, Lashanda Smith, all of Pageland;
brothers, John Frank Deason of Pageland; Thomas Deason of Rockingham, N.C.;
Harvey Deason of Jefferson; Eugene Deason, Earl Deason, Charles Deason, Ronnie
Deason, all of Pageland; sisters; Ella Locke of Hamlet, N.C.; Katie Langley,
Margie Noe, both of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to
Sutton-Baumgartner
Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Troyene Bailey Polson
Funeral services were
held March 12, at
Mrs. Polson was born Dec.
23, 1952, in
Troyene is survived by
sons, Jerald W. Polson, Jr. of Chesterfield; and Christopher B. (Joanna) Polson
of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter Janet P. (Donald) Jordan of Chesterfield; six
grandchildren, Gracie, Tripp and Cason Polson, Donald Jr., John, and Katelynn
Jordan, mother, Hattie Mae Bailey of Wadesboro, N.C.; brother, James T. “Jimmy”
Bailey, Jr. of Wadesboro, N.C.; sister, Judy B. (Allen) Skipper of Lilesville,
N.C.; mother-in-law, Nellie P. McLain of Chesterfield.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Polson Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
William Crawford
CHERAW –
William “Billy” Crawford, 68, died March 06, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 9, at
Born in
He was preceded in death
by his father listed above, brothers, J. Henry Crawford, CB Crawford, Jr. and a
sister, Hazel Etherton.
Surviving are his wife,
Teresa Locklear Crawford, sons William Ronald (Angela) Crawford, Jr., Billy
Nash (Katie) Crawford, daughters, Venessa C. (David) Driggers, Tracy Lynn
(Mike) Crawford all of Cheraw; his mother listed above, sisters, Mary Lee
(James) Knight of Cheraw; Delorise Marie (Houston) Chavis of Laurel Hill, N.C.;
Betty Ann Sheperd of Marietta, GA,; Teresa Lane (Denis) Turner of Laurinburg,
N.C.; and seven grandchildren, Tiffani A. Driggers, Carrington N. Driggers,
Caleb D. Gregory, Brianna Driggers, Melody D. Crawford, Emily M. Crawford,
Trent W. Crawford and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to:
The ALS Association, Development Department,
Kiser Funeral Home served
the Crawford Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Leslie Frank
Stubbs
BENNETTSVILLE – Leslie Frank Stubbs, 79, died March 11,
2011.
Funeral services were
held March 14, at Rogers Funeral Home, McColl. Burial followed in the
Born Dec. 13, 1931, in
He was preceded in death
by a brother, Grady Stubbs.
Surviving is his wife,
Lucille Stubbs; his five children: son, James (Joyce) Stubbs of Bennettsville;
David (Jo) Stubbs of Gaffney; daughters, Linda Stubbs of Laurel Hill; Beverly
(SMG, Jimmy Barraza) of Harker Heights, Texas; and Cheryl Stubbs of
Bennettsville; his siblings, Everett Stubbs, Sally Moore both of Bennettsville;
William Stubbs of Gibson; and Mamie Oxendine of Hamlet, N.C., eight
grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Rogers Funeral Home,
McColl is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Sara Rivers
Graveside funeral
services were held March 5, in the
Sara was born to
Sylvester and Molly H. Atkinson on May 18, 1912. Ms. Rivers was a lifelong
resident of
Ms. Rivers was preceded
in death by her husband, W. Vane Rivers. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy
of Columbia and her son, Jim.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in Sara Rivers’ memory to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-River-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Rivers Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Kathy Eddins Morris
Funeral services were
held March 10, at
Mrs. Morris was born
December 26, 1962, in
Kathy is survived by her
beloved husband of over 29 years, Sammy Evan Morris of the home; children,
Whitney Caitlin Morris, Maeghan Kimberly “Rosie” Morris, and Christian Isaac
Morris of the home; mother, Jenny Eddins Gaddy of Chesterfield; mother-in-law,
Leona B. Morris of Cheraw; also countless other friends and family.
Memorials may be made to
the
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Morris Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Eric Ignatius Turner
Funeral services were
held March 18 at
Mr. Turner, the son of
the late Susan Wright Gerald and Elwood Ignatius Turner, was born on August 13,
1976 in
Eric accepted Christ at
an early age where he attended St. Anthony’s
Eric is survived by his
father, Elwood Ignatiurs Turner, of GA; step-father, Alender (Al) Gerald, of
Dillon; two step-sisters, Bridget Gerald of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Belinda Henderson
of Dothan, AL; four nephews, Andre, Antonie, Treymane and Destin; aunts, Arie
(George) Goldson and Elease (Matthew) Miller both of Cheraw, two great-aunts,
Ida and Leola Bass, both of Wallace; one special cousin, Torie King of
Brooklyn, N.Y.; a a host of cousins, relatives and friends; and his mentor and
best friends, Mr. Grover Shaunty of Houston, TX.
House of Thomas Funeral
Home, Dillon, served the Turner Family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
William Perry “Bo” Gaskins
Funeral services were
held March 23, at
Mr. Gaskins was born June
10, 1947, in
Mr. Gaskins is survived
by wife of 42 years, Jackie Eddins Gaskins, of the home, son, Andy (Kim)
Gaskins of Chesterfield; daughters, Amy Gaskins, Lisa Smith and fiance, Kris
Hardwich, all of Chesterfield; five grandchildren, Brandon and Trent Smith,
Gracyn and Will Gaskins and Bryton Gaskins; mother, Ruby Walters Gaskins of
Chesterfield; brother, Jesse (Audrey) Gaskins of Cheraw; sister, Pam (Jerry)
Huntley of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Gaskins Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Agnes Olene Harris Marsh
Funeral services were
held March 23, at
Agnes was born June 18,
1928, in
Surviving are her
children, Delores (Jerry Burroughs) Previtte of
Agnes was preceded in
death by her husband, Wade Hampton Marsh, her daughter-in-law, Vilma Marsh, and
grandson, Wade Richard Marsh.
Memorials may be made to
Leavitt Funeral Home
served the Marsh Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Phyllis Workman McCoig
There was a graveside
service held March 18, at
Mrs. McCoig was born Dec.
27, 1941, in Twilight,
Phyllis is survived by
her beloved husband of 50 years, Ronald G. McCoig ,of the home, son, Russell
McCoig of Chesterfield; four grandchildren, Debbie McCoig, Vanessa (Michael)
Zemba, Ronald O’Neal McCoig, and Elisha McCoig; one great grandson,
Connor Dwayne McCoig;
brother, Harold Workman of West VA; and sister, Sandra Agusta of
Memorials may be made in
memory of Mrs. McCoig to the
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the McCoig Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Viola Williams “Maw Maw” Sikes
RUBY – Viola Williams “Maw Maw” Sikes, 87, died March 15, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 18, at
Mrs. Sikes was born May
3, 1923, in
Viola is survived by
sons, Leroy (Jean) Sikes, Jr. of
Memorials may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Sikes Family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Donald Gene Brigman
CHERAW – Donald Gene Brigman, 80, died March 16, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 19, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr. Brigman was born Jan.
27, 1931, in
Donald is survived by
wife, Ruth G. Brigman of the home; daughters, Janice Brigman (Kenny) Smith of
Ridgeway; Joan Brigman Tyson of Cheraw, Lisa Brigman (Robert) Skillings of
Lugoff, and Lori Ann Brigman of Cheraw; eight grandchildren, Jacob (Janay)
Huey, Allyson (Jake) Blaisure, Elesha Quick, Deanna (Jody) Jacobs, Paula Quick,
William Tyson, Rachel Skillings, and Erin Skillings; nine great grandchildren,
Ciara, Kaitlyn, Harley, Summer, Cody, Jay, Sarah, Emma, and Hayden; brother,
John Calvin Brigman of Miami, FL; sister, Elizabeth B. Teal of Savannah, GA.
Memorials may be made to
Agape Hospice,
Published in the
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Baby ZyArial Usoni McQueen CHERAW
- Baby ZyArial Usoni McQueen, 2 months old, died March 11, 2011.
A graveside services was
held March 15, at
ZyArial Usoni McQueen was
born January 6, 2011 in
ZyArial is survived by
her loving parents, Kimberly Pacheco and Roosevelt Trayvon McQueen, Cheraw;
sister, Alana Rene Pacheco and brother, Trayvon Zymier McQueen, both of the
home; maternal grandparents, Robin Barrios, Cheraw; and Joe Pacheco,
Guadalajara, Mexico; paternal grandparents, Roosevelt W. and Carolyn McQueen,
Cheraw; great grandparents, John and Sara Bell Price, Chesterfield; Robert
Odell and Josephine McQueen, Cheraw; a great great grandmother, Allie Mae
Stafford, Chesterfield; aunts, Sherena McQueen and Angela Melton both of
Cheraw; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
ZyArial was preceded in
death by a great grandfather, Henry Melton and a great great grandfather, Tom
Stafford.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the McQueen Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Gladys
CHERAW - Gladys Griffin Ingram, 79, died March 19, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 21 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist with interment in the church
cemetery.
Ingram was was a daughter
of the late Robert and Lizzie Rainwater Ingram.
She was a member of
Pleasant Grove United Methodist and a homemaker.
Ingram was predeceased by
husband Hoyt Ingram Sr.
Surviving are sons John
Samuel Ingram, of Heathsville, Va., Hoyt B. Ingram Jr., of Chesterfield, and Sonny
K. Ingram, of Ohio; daughters Peggy Lemon,of Henrico, Va., and Janice Ingram
Griffith, of Cheraw; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Norton Funeral Home
served the Ingram family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret Jennie
Warfel Wagner
CHERAW - Margaret Jennie Warfel Wagner, 88, died March 9,
2011.
Graveside services were
held on March 14 at
Wagner, born in
Wagner attended Cash
Baptist.
Survivng are son Carl P.
Wagner Jr., of Cheraw; and grandsons Carl P. Wagner III, of
Norton Funeral Home served the Wagner family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary Emma Powe Wallace
CHERAW - Mary Emma Powe Wallace, 83, died March 20, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 22 at
Wallace, born in
Surviving are daughters
Eleanor Wilson Burr, of Cheraw, and Paula Williams,of Jefferson; sons Thomas
(Peggy) Wallace Jr., of Cheraw, and C. Bryan (Rosemary) Gray, of Georgetown;
sister Susan Powe Huggins, of Cheraw; and seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Norton Funeral Home
served the Wallace family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Calvin Phillips, Sr.
CHERAW - James Calvin Phillips Sr., 84, died March 18,
2011.
Graveside services were
held March 21 at
Phillips, born in
Surviving are wife
Rudelle Crould Phillips, of the home; daughter Donna (Jimmy) Cassidy, of
Cheraw; sons James Calvin (Cathy) Phillips Jr., of
Norton Funeral Home
served the Phillips Family. Published in
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Betty Jo Lee Haire
WALLACE - Betty Jo Lee Haire, 73, died March 19, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 22 at White’s Creek Freewill Baptist with interment in the church
cemetery.
Haire, born in
Surviving are daughter
Tammy Lee (Jeff) Higgins, of Clayton, N.C.; son Benny Michael Haire, of
Wallace; sister Oletta Cox, of Rocky Point, N.C.; granddaughters Amiee Higgins,
of Columbia, and Amber Van Buren, of Clayton; and great- grandsons Cody
Williams and Allen Book, of Clayton.
Norton Funeral Home
served the Haire family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jimmy C. Freeman
Funeral services were
held March 28 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with private family
services at White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation was held March
27 at the funeral home.
Born Aug. 7, 1935, in
Ruby, Freeman was a son of the late Atha Louis and Bessie Sutton Freeman. He
was a graduate of Ruby High Class of 1953 and retired from Chesterfield County
Health Department.
Freeman was a former
owner and operator of Redfearn Feed and Seed. Freeman was a member of the Board
of Directors at Lynches River Electric Cooperative for the past 14 years, and
was former member of the Chesterfield County Library Board and was a member of
Chesterfield Masonic Lodge No. 220. He was a lifelong member of White Oak
Presbyterian, where he served as Elder and on various other church committees.
Freeman was an avid outdoors man, and enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, and
buying and selling antique tractors. Most of all, he loved people and helping
others.
Surviving are wife of 55
years Julieth “Teenie” Lisenby Freeman, of the home; sons Michael (Phyllis)
Freeman, of
Memorials can be sent to
White Oak Presbyterian Church “Building Fund”,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Freeman Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Margie Quick Lee
CHERAW - Margie Quick Lee, 89,
died March 17, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 19 at Old St. David’s Cemetery.
Lee, born in
She was an active member
of North Cheraw Baptist and was a retired employee of Burlington Industries
James Fabrics plant in Cheraw. She was a very active person and she loved to
dance and enjoyed being with family and friends and truly enjoyed living life.
She was predeceased by
husband Cular James Lee and son Eugene Lee.
Surviving are daughters
Carolyn (Perry) Cumber, of Rockingham, N.C., and Linda (George) Richardson, of Cheraw;
sister Louise Brown, of Cheraw; and daughter in-law Myrteen Lee, of Cheraw; and
six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
J. L. Roscoe
Funeral services were
held March 31 at Chesterfield Baptist with burial in the
Born Feb. 3, 1931, in
Roscoe was a former
member of the S.C. National Guard and a US Air Force Veteran. He was a member
of Chesterfield Baptist. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and riding in his truck.
In addition to his
parents, Roscoe was preceded in death by wife Betty Jean Roscoe; son Chris
Roscoe; daughter-in-law Danya B. Roscoe Lisenby; brother Robert Hugh Roscoe;
sisters Della Mae Hartwick and Mavis Beyersdorf; and half-brother Ralph Roscoe.
Surviving are
granddaughter Krista L. Roscoe, of Chesterfield; brothers Reece (Bernicia)
Roscoe, of Cheraw, and Billy (Frances) Roscoe, of Irmo, S.C.; sisters Pat
Gainey, of Cheraw, and Aronica (Bennie) Teal, of Chesterfield; half-brothers
Johnny Ray Roscoe, of Patrick, and Ervin Wayne Roscoe, of Hamlet, N.C.; special
niece and caregiver April Purvis (Don) Gooch, of Cheraw; and a number of other
nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Roscoe Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Lillie Mae Miller Sander
BENNETTSVILLE - Lillie Mae Miller Sander, 80, died March
22, 2011.
A memorial service was
held March 25 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.
Visitation was held prior
to the service at Richard Boles Funeral Service.
Born July 8, 1930, in
Sander was also preceded
in death by brothers Earl Miller and John W. Miller and sisters Helen Hudson,
Virginia Lee and Dorris Harris.
Surviving are sons Terry
Lee (Renee) Holfert, of
Memorials can be sent to
Hospice of Scotland County,
Wyman Joe
Lisenby
PAGELAND
– Wyman Joe Lisenby, 53, died Friday, March 25, 2011.
Funeral
services were held March 29 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in the
In addition to his
parents, Lisenbywas preceded in death by wife Cheryl Ann Oster Lisenby.
Surviving are sisters
Robin (Henry) Rivers, Scarlett (Larry) German and Shelia (Wayne) Owens, of
Pageland; nieces Sharon McManus, Sarah Ann Owens and Misty Lynn German; nephews
James Wyman Owens and Travis Oster; four great nephews, three great nieces, and
one great, great nephew; mother-in-law Annie Mae Sneed Oster, of Marshville;
and brother-in-law Randy (Beverly) Oster, of Marshville.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Lisenby Family.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Elsie Cummings
Perhealth
WALLACE
– Elsie Cummings Perhealth, 62, died March 13, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 17 at White’s Creek Freewill Baptist with burial in the church
cemetery.
Perhealth, born in
She was predeceased by
daughter Joyce Dale Perhealth Webber.
Surviving are husband
Alvin F. Perhealth Sr., of the home; daughters Patricia (Ray) Kelly, of
Wallace, S.C.; and Manda (Tony) Lee, of Cheraw; son Alvin F. (Jennifer)
Perhealth Jr., of Effingham; brothers Homer Cummings, Wayne (Sue) Cummings and
Tom (Diane) Cummings and sister Pat (Jimmy) Henderson, of Wallace;
grandchildren Jeremy Kelly, Elisha Kelly, Dakota Lee, Cheyenne Lee, Noah
Perhealth and Elijah Perhealth.
Norton Funeral Home
served the Perhealth Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Marguerite Creech Isgett
A native of
Marguerite Isgett was the
daughter of the late Ebbie Creech and Julia Quick Creech and wife of the late
W. Lee Isgett. She was also preceded in death by her 7 elder brothers, Hardin,
Hamer, Howard, Harmon, Willie, Arthur and Walker Creech.
Surviving are her
children, Sharon Isgett McMurry (Patrick) of Arden, NC, Stephen Isgett (Tammie)
of Fletcher, NC and Scott Isgett of Taylors; grandsons, Timothy Isgett, Tyler
Isgett, Noah McMurry and Thomas Isgett; sisters-in-law, Mary Creech of Wallace,
and Frances Isgett Matheson and husband Bill of Asheville; brother-in-law,
Perry Isgett of Cheraw; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be
held 4 PM, March 31, in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home in Asheville
with Rev. David Blackmon officiating.
The family will receive
friends following services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Asheville,
Anders-Rice Funeral Home
served the Isgett Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Dorothy “Lottie” McFarlin
Funeral services were
held March 19, at
Ms. Dorothy “Lottie”
McFarlin was born August 3, 1960 in
Lottie was a faithful
member of
Lottie worked for several
positions in the textile industry. She was a devoted and faithful employee at
Glenn Manufacturing in
Lottie is survived by
sons, Kenneth McFarlin and Gregory Young, Jr., Chesterfield; her parents,
George and Dorethea McDuffie, Chesterfield; a brother, Thomas Bates,
Washington, D.C.; sister, Janice Walker (William Sr.), Burgaw, N.C.; aunts,
Helen Marshall (George), Currie, NC, Mary Galloway (John), Washington, D.C.;
Etherline Hayes, Oxon Hill, MD, Luevinia McFarlin, Washington, D.C.; Genora
Dixon and Peggy Evans, Chesterfield; uncle, Robert McFarlin, Chesterfield; a
great aunt, Ruth Bennett, Lancaster; special cousins, Linda Jefferson, Cynthia
Campbell and Reggina Dixon; a host of cousins, other relatives, friends.
Lottie was preceded in
death by an aunt, Elizabeth Ann McFarlin.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the McFarlin Family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Irene Yarborough Sowell JEFFERSON –
Irene Yarborough Sowell, 98, died March 11, 2011.
Funeral services were
held March 16, at
Mrs. Irene Yarborough
Sowell was born on January 4, 1913 in
Irene received her
education from the
Irene was a member of
Irene leaves to cherish
fond memories: eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren; ten nieces
and three nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Sowell Family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mitch D. Adams
Funeral services were
held March 26 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial followed
in David’s
Adams, born Oct. 10,
1960, in
Surviving are Courtney
Adams, of Charleston, S.C.; aunts Wilbur Lee Sellers, of High Point, N.C.,
Marolyn Smith, of Sterling, Va., and Iona Molaro, Sylvia (Lloyd) Hancock and
Janet (James) Strickland, of Chesterfield; uncle Richard Adams, of
Chesterfield; stepmother Frances Adams, of Bennettsville, S.C.; also a number
of cousins including Barbara Lisenby and Kay Douglas, of Chesterfield; and his
caregivers.
Memorials can be sent to
Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Adams Family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Lee Ann Truesdale
Funeral services were
held March 20 at Hopewell United Methodist , in
Truesdale, born May 7,
1938, in
Truesdale was educated in
the
Truesdale accepted the
Lord at a young age and served him with her whole heart until the end. She was
a prayer warrior for God. She was a great inspiration to many. She enjoyed
cooking and fixing good wholesome meals for anyone who came to visit her.
Prior to moving to
Truesdale married husband
Walter July 4, 1961. To this union they were blessed with a son, Anthony who
preceded her in death July 2, 2001.
Surviving are husband
Walter Truesdale; sisters Catherine (Harvey) Miller, of Jefferson, Johnnie M.
(Floyd) Rorie, of Charlotte, Derilla (Joe Louis) Frazier, of Chattanooga, Tenn.,
and Gayle (Jimmy) Funderburk, of Jefferson; grandchildren Tainonna, Taquale and
Tamarii, of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other
relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Truesdale Family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Larry Lindsey
Funeral services were
held March 22 at The Church in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of the
Apostolic Faith, Inc. Burial was held at
Lindsey, born June 9,
1947, was a son of Neomia Little Lindsey and the late Rufus Lindsey, of
Lindsey was educated in
the
Larry (
He was preceded in death
by siblings Pearlie Mae Lindsey, Lenore Hannah and Charles Lindsey.
Larry is survived by his
wife of 33 years Vivian Lindsey; mother Neomia Lindsey, of Chesterfield,
children Lawrence Lindsey, of Bloomfield, N.J., Jermaine Lindsey, of Neptune,
N.J.; Lakenna Young-Freeman (Thomas), of Charlotte, Steven Lindsey, of
Cleveland, Ohio, Michael Calhoun, of Florence, and Helena Nicole Calhoun, of
Charlotte; sisters Patsy Cobb, Gloria (Gary) Johnson and Martha Riddick, of
Chesterfield, Gertrude (John) Covington, of Clio, S.C., and Vanessa Marsh and
Denise (David) Pegues, of Chesterfield; brothers Johnny Lindsey and Tallye
Lindsey, of Charlotte, Michael (Shawnte) Lindsey, of Chesterfield; nine
grandchildren; great aunts Blanch Fleming, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Martha
Deviant, of Rahway, N.J.; mother-in-law Geneva Burke, of Hilton Head, S.C.;
sisters-in-law Diana (Michael) Williams, of Savannah, Ga., Charlesetta (Calvin)
Edmunds, of Hilton Head, Shirley Scott, of Newport News, Va., Margaret Calhoun,
of Hampton, Va.; brothers-in-law Larry Calhoun, of Columbia, and Elijah F.
Calhoun, of Newport News, Va.; good friends Denis Dean, of Wilson, N.C., Ray
Jones and Bob Ellis, of Plainfield, N.J., and Marvin Patton, of East Orange,
N.J.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home served the
Lindsey Family. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Mary Magdalene
Funderburk
PAGELAND
– Mary Magdalene Funderburk, 97, died March 14, 2011.
Funeral
services were held March 19 at Mount Calvary Baptist, in Pageland, with burial
followed in the church cemetery.
Funderburk was born Sept.
4, 1913. She was a native of
Mary accepted Christ an
early age, she was a member of Nicey Grove Baptist, in Wingate. After moving to
Pageland, she attended various churches and later in life joined Mount Calvary
Baptist.
Funderburk was preceded
in death by husband Martin Luke Funderburk and son Luke Funderburk Jr.
Surviving are son Jessie
Funderburk; grandsons Chriss Snead, of Fort Carson, Colo., and Leon Hunter,
Allen Hunter and Dwayne Hunter, of Lancaster, S.C.; nieces Betty McManus, of
Falls Church, Va., and Mary Funderburk and Shirlene Rivers, of Pageland;
nephews J. Frank Sutton and Willie Sutton, of Pageland, Randy (Alice) Sutton,
of Lancaster, and David (Carolyn) Sutton, Thomas Sutton and Michael Sutton, of
Pageland; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Funderburk Family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
A.J. Roberts
CHERAW - A.J. Roberts, 78, died April 14, 2011.
Funeral services were
held April 17 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. Visitation was held prior to the
service. Burial followed in
Mr. Roberts was a son of
the late S. J. and Helen Neal Roberts. He was an avid fisherman and
outdoors-man.
A.J. is survived by a
brother, Jesse (Betty) Roberts of Cheraw; sisters, Christine Warren and Elaine
Smith both of
A.J. was preceded in
death by his parents listed above and brothers Scott Neal Roberts and W. Frank
Roberts.
Memorials may be made to
Hospice of Chesterfield County,
The family is thankful
for the concern and care given to A.J. by the staff of
Kiser Funeral Home served
the Roberts family. Published in the
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Matthew Wayne “Matt” Oxendine
CHERAW - Matthew Wayne “Matt” Oxendine, 28, died April 15,
2011.
Funeral services were
held April 18 at
Mr. Oxendine was born
March 14, 1983 in
Matthew is survived by
wife, Karrie McElveen Oxendine of Patrick; son, Tyler McElveen of Patrick;
daughters, Harley Sierra Oxendine and Jayda Shyanne Oxendine of the home, Kylie
Shae Oxendine of Cheraw, and Avryl Rayne Oxendine of Hartsville; parents, N.L.
and Sarah E. Hunt Oxendine of Cheraw; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and
a host of friends
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
funeral home served the Oxendine family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Linda Sue Whitaker
A graveside service was
held April 19 at
Mrs. Whitaker was born
August 8, 1941 in
Linda is survived by
sons, David (Jean) Peninger of Cheraw, James Todd (Tonya C.) Whitaker of Fort
Mill, and Michael (Marie) Whitaker of Chesterfield; six grandchildren, Amber
(Buddy) Steen of Cheraw, Dave Peninger of Myrtle Beach, Joey Peninger of
Charleston, Andrew Whitaker of Fort Mill, James Michael Whitaker and Gilbert
Olin Whitaker both of Chesterfield; three great grandchildren, Kaley Grace
Peninger, Alexadra Marie Steen, and Brayden William Steen.
Memorials may be made to
McLeod Hospice House,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
funeral home served the Whitaker family.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Dr. Jerome Melton
Dr. Jerome Melton died on April 7,
2011. Born and raised on a farm in
Known throughout NC for
his dedication to children and the public schools, Dr. Melton leaves many
students, educators, and citizens whose lives he touched. “A teacher, he
touched the future”
He is survived by his
wife, Carolyn Melton, two step-children, Beth Goodson, of Raleigh, NC and Scott
Goodson (Waynette) of Greensboro, NC; three brothers, Baxter “Bo” Melton
(Frances) of Ruby, Troy Melton (Doris) of Mt. Croghan, and Maurice Melton of W.
Columbia; two sisters, Estelle Sullivan of Jefferson, and Betty Sue Short of
Ruby.
Visitation was held in
In lieu of flowers,
friends may contribute to Duke Hospice –
Mitchell Funeral Home in
Donald Wilkes
PATRICK – Donald Wilkes, 69, died April 12, 2011.
A memorial service will
be held April 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Children’s
Mr. Wilkes was born May
12, 1941 in
Donald is survived by
daughter, Barbara Turnage (Roy Funderburk) of Darlington; sons, Donnie and
Steve of Patrick; ex-wife Margaret W. Perdue; grandchildren, Kristine Turnage
Abernathy, John Paul Turnage Abernathy and Donnie Chad Wilks; great grandson,
Lucas Graham Abernathy.
Memorials in lieu of
flowers may be made to Children’s
Mary Chapman Brazell
CHERAW -
Mary Chapman Brazell, 78, died April 13, 2011.
Funeral services were
held April 15 at
Born in Cheraw, Mary was
the daughter of the late Willie Russell and Elsie Thomas Chapman. She was a
faithful lifetime member of
Mrs. Chapman is survived
by her husband (50+ years) Tony W. Brazell of Cheraw; sons, Henry B. Griggs,
III of Cheraw, Robert R. Griggs of Chesterfield, daughter, Mary Jane Duffy of
Spring Lake, NC, brother, Bobby Chapman of Society Hill, grandchildren; Lisa
Griggs Linton, Christina J. Williams, Jewel E. Gulledge, Kennan R. Griggs,
Kristen Sellers; great grandchildren, Carol Shea Linton and Brielle Jewel
Williams.
Mary was preceded in
death by her parents listed above and a sister, Emmie C. Griggs.
Memorials may be made to
Kiser Funeral Home served
the Brazell family. Published in the
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Annie Louise Eason
Funeral services were
held April 23 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Ms. Eason was born
January 2, 1936 in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Bogue Eason, Jr. and
Corrinne Johnson Eason. She was a former employee of Springs Industries and
retired from Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Company.
In addition to her
parents, Louise was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Olin, Frank, Roachel,
Jessie, and Bogue Eason, Jr. and Edward Johnson; and by 1 sister, Rosielee
Eason Mobley.
Annie is survived by
sons, Johnny Lee Gulledge of Jefferson, Billy Ray (Shannon) Knight of Pageland,
Robert Lee Knight of Jefferson, and Ronnie Eugene (Robin) Eason of Pageland;
daughters, Shirley Mills of Pageland and Barbara Gulledge of Lancaster;
brother, Joe Thomas Eason of Lexington, KY; sister, Rhoda Vincent of Pageland;
also 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Eason family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle &
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Herman Earl Cain
Funeral services were
held April 22 at
Mr. Cain was born in
McBee on June 30, 1923. He was the son of the late Dr. Herman Earl Cain and the
late Corine Segars Cain Rowland.
As school superintendent
he served in Horry,
Before Mr. Cain
volunteered for service in World War II, he was a student at the Citadel in
After serving his country
in the army, he graduated from
Herman was a fancier of
game fowl, which he owned for over 70 years. He served several years as
President of the South Carolina Game Fowl Association and served on the Board
of the National Game Fowl Association.
Herman was a Methodist
and served his church in the past as a member on the Board of Stewards, Sunday
School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Lay Leader and
Associate District Lay Leader.
Herman is survived by a
daughter, Jodi Cain Smith Hancock (Donnie) Hancock of Augusta, GA.; a son of
the home, Herman Earl Cain, III, a son Myron Cain of Augusta, GA.; 2
grandchildren Jeffrey Smith and Joseph Smith of Augusta, GA.; a sister Dottie
Grant (Richard) of Newland, NC.
Herman was predeceased in
death by a son Bart Cain of
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Cain family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John McLeod
MCBEE - Funeral services for John Spaugh McLeod, 86, will be held at
11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at McBee Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mike
Allen will officiate with burial in
Mr. McLeod died Saturday,
April 23, 2011. Born in Chesterfield Co., SC, he was a son of the late Cary
Stamey and Annie Spaugh McLeod.
He was a graduate of
John was a lifelong
member of McBee Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and clerk of
the session. He served on committees within New Harmony Presbytery. John's love
of Christ was a testimony to his friends and family.
Surviving are his wife,
Ruth Smith McLeod of McBee, SC; son and daughter-in-law, John Spaugh (Micki)
McLeod, Jr. of Liberty Hill, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Anna (Robert) Weir of
McBee, SC; sisters, Sarah McLeod Goforth of Rock Hill, SC, Mary McLeod Martin
of Camden, SC; brothers and sister-in-law, H. R. (Ann) McLeod, Sr. of McBee,
SC, Walker McLeod of Cassett, SC; grandchildren, Joanna Ruth Weir, Evan Adelle
McLeod, Robert Lee Weir, Jr., and a step-granddaughter, Melissa Davis. He was
preceded in death by his brothers A. C. McLeod and C. S. McLeod, Jr.
Published in The
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Annie Louise Eason
Funeral services were
held April 23 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Ms. Eason was born
January 2, 1936 in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Bogue Eason, Jr. and
Corrinne Johnson Eason. She was a former employee of Springs Industries and
retired from Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Company.
In addition to her
parents, Louise was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Olin, Frank, Roachel,
Jessie, and Bogue Eason, Jr. and Edward Johnson; and by 1 sister, Rosielee
Eason Mobley.
Annie is survived by
sons, Johnny Lee Gulledge of Jefferson, Billy Ray (Shannon) Knight of Pageland,
Robert Lee Knight of Jefferson, and Ronnie Eugene (Robin) Eason of Pageland;
daughters, Shirley Mills of Pageland and Barbara Gulledge of Lancaster;
brother, Joe Thomas Eason of Lexington, KY; sister, Rhoda Vincent of Pageland;
also 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Eason family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary Chapman Brazell
CHERAW - Mary Chapman Brazell, 78, died April 13,
2011.
Funeral services were
held April 15 at
Born in Cheraw, Mary was
the daughter of the late Willie Russell and Elsie Thomas Chapman. She was a
faithful lifetime member of
Mrs. Chapman is survived
by her husband (50+ years) Tony W. Brazell of Cheraw; sons, Henry B. Griggs,
III of Cheraw, Robert R. Griggs of Chesterfield, daughter, Mary Jane Duffy of
Spring Lake, NC, brother, Bobby Chapman of Society Hill, grandchildren; Lisa
Griggs Linton, Christina J. Williams, Jewel E. Gulledge, Kennan R. Griggs,
Kristen Sellers; great grandchildren, Carol Shea Linton and Brielle Jewel
Williams.
Mary was preceded in
death by her parents listed above and a sister, Emmie C. Griggs.
Memorials may be made to
Kiser Funeral Home served
the Brazell family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Herman Earl Cain
Funeral services were
held April 22 at
Mr. Cain was born in
McBee on June 30, 1923. He was the son of the late Dr. Herman Earl Cain and the
late Corine Segars Cain Rowland.
As school superintendent
he served in Horry,
Before Mr. Cain
volunteered for service in World War II, he was a student at the Citadel in
After serving his country
in the army, he graduated from
Herman was a fancier of
game fowl, which he owned for over 70 years. He served several years as
President of the South Carolina Game Fowl Association and served on the Board
of the National Game Fowl Association.
Herman was a Methodist
and served his church in the past as a member on the Board of Stewards, Sunday
School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Lay Leader and
Associate District Lay Leader.
Herman is survived by a
daughter, Jodi Cain Smith Hancock (Donnie) Hancock of Augusta, GA.; a son of
the home, Herman Earl Cain, III, a son Myron Cain of Augusta, GA.; 2 grandchildren
Jeffrey Smith and Joseph Smith of Augusta, GA.; a sister Dottie Grant (Richard)
of Newland, NC.
Herman was predeceased in
death by a son Bart Cain of
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Cain family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Harry Mittchell Donahue
Funeral services were
held April 25 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr. Donahue was born
April 12, 1943 in
Harry is survived by
wife, Shirley J. Donahue of the home; sons, Phillip Scott (Melanie) Taylor of
Ruby and Harry Mittchell Donahue, II of Fort Mill; daughter, Cassandra (Jessie
Long) Donahue of Mt. Croghan; brother, Billy (Gayle) Donahue of York; sisters,
Evonne (Joe) West of Rock Hill, and Joanne (Johnny) Lynch of Lyman; also 6
grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Donahue family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Emma Sue Miller
PAGELAND – Emma Sue Miller, 61, died April 17, 2011.
Funeral services were
held April 24 at
Ms. Emma Sue Miller,
daughter of the late Ural and Hattie Miller was born on January 4, 1950 in
Emma is survived by
sisters, Delois Miller of Pageland and Rita Nicholson of the home; brothers,
Gradlon H. Miller of Marshville, NC, Jesse U. Miller, Freddie M. Miller, and
Christopher L. Miller all of Pageland; a special niece, Latoya Nicholson and a
grand nephew, Jamal Barrett of the home; ten nieces, eight nephews and a host
of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Miller family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Dolly May Webster
A memorial service was
held April 27 at
Mrs. Webster was born
December 12, 1928 in
Dolly is survived by son,
Walter Ray (Deborah) Webster of Roswell, GA; 3 grandchildren, Michael Ray (Tonya)
Webster of Alamogordo, NM, Brooke Ashley (Chris) Burton of Mt. Sterling, KY,
and Christopher Brandon Webster of Roswell, GA; 3 great grandchildren, Michael
Avery Webster of Alamogordo, NM, Olivia Grace Burton, and Owen Christopher
Burton of Mt. Sterling, KY; brothers, Garland C. Morgan of Southport, NC and
Henry C. Morgan of Sanford, NC.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Webster family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Bobbie Jean Mumford Hough
Funeral services were
held April 24 at
Bobbie Jean Mumford Hough
was born in
Bobbie Jean is survived
by her husband, James E. Hough of the home; sons, Everett N. Hough, Sr.
(Oralia), Robert D. Hough, Sr. (Tanya), both of Pageland and James E. Hough,
Jr. (Jacqueline), Monroe, NC; daughters, Adrena L. Dundy (Paul) and Nora J.
Richardson both of Pageland; sixteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren;
a brother, Eddie Mumford (Louberta) of Bethune; sisters, Lera Mumford, Linda
Harrington (Leroy) both of Chesterfield, and Gwendolyn M. Morris, Charlotte,
N.C.; a mother-in-law, Mae Nora Hough, Jefferson; brothers-in-law, Russell
Hough (Debbie) and Brent Hough both of Jefferson, and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Hough family. Published in the
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Sarah Jean Bittle
RUBY – Sarah Jean Bittle, 72, died April 15, 2011.
Funeral services were
held April 20 at
Mrs. Sarah Jean Bittle
daughter of the late William Bert and Georgiana Little Bittle was born on June
20, 1938 in
Sarah is survived by a
son, Randy Bittle, Ruby; daughters, Nona B. Hubbard (Wannamaker Jr.), Ruby,
Jacqueline B. Mungo (Jimmy Jr.), Mt. Croghan, and Lexie M. Riley, Washington,
DC; a brother, Willie Bittle, Philadelphia, PA; sisters, Lois B. Rivers (C.H.)
and Shirley B. Chapman (Bobby Sr.) both of Chesterfield; nine grandchildren,
two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Bittle family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Patillo Ainsworth Finlayson
WEST COLUMBIA - Patillo Ainsworth Finlayson, 90, died
April 28, 2011.
A graveside service was
held April 30 in Old St. David’s Cemetery in Cheraw.
Mr. Finlayson was born
December 28, 1920, in Cheraw. He was a son of the late Burruss and Jennie Wait
Foster Finlayson. After graduating from
During WWII he served in
the European Operations aboard the USS LST 312 as the Communications Officer.
While serving on 312 he took part in the
Ainsworth was released
with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He spent the rest of his career in the
military as the Base Historian and Information Services Officer for Warner
Robins Air Force Base in
Mr. Finlayson is survived
by a sister, Jennie Llew (Mrs. Clarence Lee Guyton) of Still Hopes; a niece,
Beverly Finlayson Triber of
Dunbar Funeral Home,
Devine Street Chapel, served the Finlayson family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Lavin Gainey
Funeral services were
held April 30 at Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr. Gainey was born
December 4, 1931 in Ruby, a son of the late John Wesley and Hattie Atkinson
Gainey. He was a former employee of Hornwood, Inc. in
James is survived by wife
of 41 years, Willie Vaughn Gaine, of the home; daughters,
Sharon (Vaden) Freeman of
Chesterfield, Debra Freeman of Florence, and Melissa (Ted) Vick of
Chesterfield; step sons: Virgil (Rebekah) Adams of Wilkesboro, NC, and Wayne
(Pam) Adams of Chesterfield; brother, Heyward Gainey of Shallotte, NC; sister,
Mary Gulledge of Ruby;
9 Grandchildren: Willow
Grace Vick, Laurel Faith Vick, Carli Bryce Adams, Daniel Belk Adams, Crista Adams
(Jackson) King, Evan Vaughn Adams, Brandon Michael Freeman, Hannah Carey
Freeman, Logan Wilkes Freeman; 1great grandchild: Eleanor Gloria King.
Memorials may be made to
David’s Grove Baptist Church, “Building Fund” c/o Diane Rayfield, 2256 Jackson
Rd. West, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County; P.O.
Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Gainey family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Grady Sellers
PAGELAND - James Grady Sellers, 75, died April 30, 2011.
Graveside services were
held May 3, at
Mr. Sellers was born
April 14, 1936 in
James is survived by sons
James Mitch (Michelle) Sellers, and Chad C. Sellers both of Chatsworth, GA;
daughter, Sheri (Bill) Laney of Pageland; 5 grandchildren, Little Bill Laney,
Alex Sellers, Jackson Sellers, Jameson Sellers, and Julia Sellers; brother,
Charles Sellers of Ruby; special friend, Joyce Payne of Lancaster; also his
beloved canine companion, Lucy.
Memorials can be may be
made to Agape Hospice,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the
Sellers family. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw , SC
Doris Stroupe Clanton
Mrs. Clanton,
age 88, of
The
service to celebrate the life of Doris Stroupe Clanton will be held 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, 6840
Wilson Grove Road, Mint Hill, with Pastor Rick Baker officiating. Interment
will be in
Survivors
include three children, John Clanton and his wife, Erlene, of Mint Hill, Susie
Clanton Stephens and her husband, Brad, of Huntersville and Bill Clanton and
his wife, Tena, of Charlotte; a sister, Betty Stroupe Fetner of Charlotte; four
grandchildren, Marty Clanton, Kevin Clanton,
Candie Goodwin and Julian Clanton; and five great grandchildren, Amaya Clanton,
Bobby Goodwin, Sarah Goodwin, Gavin Pardue and Brantley Pardue. In addition to
her parents, Mrs. Clanton was preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin
Clanton and her granddaughter, Amy Stephens Pardue.
The family wishes to thank Mrs. Clanton's special caregivers, Deborah Crawford
and Pierett Hayes, for their compassionate care.
Memorials
may be made to
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service,
John Price
Funeral services were
held May 9, 2011 at
Visitation was held May
8, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.
Mr. Price was born
September 4, 1951 in
John is survived by his
wife, Sara Bell Price; stepdaughter, Robin Lisa Barrios of Cheraw;
grandchildren, Kimberly Pacheco and Angela Melton both of Cheraw; great
grandchildren; Alana Pacheco and Trayvon McQueen; sister, Dorothy Burgess of
Pageland; mother-in-law, Allie Mae Lewis Stafford of Chesterfield; also
numerous nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral home served the Price
family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield
Advertiser (Cheraw ,
SC
Charles P. “Chuck” Gulledge
CHERAW - Charles P. “Chuck” Gulledge, 65, died May 4,
2011.
Funeral serves were held
May 7, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr. Gulledge was born
March 27, 1946 in Cheraw, a son of the late John W. and Elsie Crowley Gulledge.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. An
electrical contractor by trade, Mr. Gulledge was the owner and operator of
Multi – Systems Electrical Contractors of Cheraw. He was a life-time member of
the American Legion, charter member of the Moose Lodge of Cheraw, member of
Ducks Unlimited, Quail Unlimited, and the Wild Turkey Federation. In addition
to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Legrand, Johnny, and
Weldon Gulledge; 4 sisters, Ann Crowley Gainey, Pauline Lewis, Naomi Crowley,
and Virginia Smith; and by 1 grandson, Wade Ethan Gulledge.
Chuck is survived by
sons, Randy Gulledge of Albemarle, NC and Eric (Angela) Gulledge of Charleston;
their mother, Judy Gulledge of Cheraw; granddaughter, Julia Elizabeth Gulledge
of Charleston; sisters, Josephine Board of Cheraw, Marie Ballard of
Mooresville, NC, and Marilyn Brown of Statesville, NC; also numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorials may be made in
memory of Mr. Gulledge to MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund, Neonatal ICU,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Gulledge family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Johnny Reece Melton
JEFFERSON - Johnny Reece Melton
Johnny Reece Melton, age
76, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011.
A graveside service was
held May 5, at
Mr. Melton was born April
11, 1935 in
Johnny is survived by
wife of 53 years, Peggy Thompson Melton of the home; son, Johnny Reece (Lori)
Melton, Jr. of Jefferson; daughter, Diane Melton (Ralph) Price of Jefferson; 5
grandchildren, Joshua (Rebekah) Price, Carmin (Andrew) Currie, Hannah Price,
Justin Melton, and Brittany Melton all of Jefferson; 5 great grandchildren,
Tyler, Logan, Baylor, Caden, and Bella; sisters, Gertrude Belk of Kannapolis,
NC, Ruth Boone of Lancaster, and Lucille Rollins of Jefferson.
Memorials may be made in
memory of Mr. Melton to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Melton family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
William Carson
Courtney
PAGELAND
- William Carson Courtney, 64, died May 11, 2011.
Funeral
services were held May 13 at Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation
was held prior to the services at the funeral home.
Mr.
Courtney is the son of the late Edward and Emma Burgess Courtney. He is
preceded in death by his son, William Scott Courtney and daughter, Patty
Michelle Courtney.
Mr.
Courtney is survived by his wife, Catherine Courtney of the home; sons, Ricky
Courtney of Pageland, Jeff Oxford of
Memorials
may be made to, South Carolina Wildlife Federation, 215 Pickens St.,
Sutton-Baumgartner
Funeral Home served the Courtney family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Joshua Travis
Raley
Funeral
services were held May 12 at
Services
were conducted at the church cemetery by the Sandhill Volunteer Fire Dept.
Josh
was born Feb. 25, 1988, the son of Dennis and Beverly Raley. Josh loved farming
and worked at McLeod Farms since high school.
Josh
was a member of the Sandhill Volunteer Fire Dept. He attended
Josh
is survived by his parents and brother of the home; Leslie Rebar and her
children, Ace and Kyleigh; grandmother, Willie Faye Middleton; many aunts,
uncles, cousins, co-workers and friends.
He
was preceded in death by an infant brother, Travis William Raley and
grandparents Donald S. Middleton and Johnnie and Isabel Raley.
Memorials
may be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Beverly Raley
15680 Hwy. 151 Jefferson, S.C. 29718 or to the Sandhill Volunteer Fire Dept.
c/o Tommy Catoe
Sutton-Baumgartner
Funeral Home served the Raley family. Published in the
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Russell Tatum
BENNETTSVILLE
- Russell James ‘Rusty’ Tatum Jr., 64, died May 13, 2011.
Funeral
services were held May 15, at First Presbyterian Church, Bennettsville, burial
followed with military honors in
Rusty
was born in
Upon
completing college, Rusty enlisted in the United States Air Force in October of
1968 where he was stationed at Langley, AFB in
In
January of 1980, the family moved to
Rusty
is survived by his wife, Sarah Tatum; sons, Jim and Mike Tatum of Bennettsville;
sister, Mary Russell Burtnette of
Burial
Memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church,
Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser
Funeral Home served the Tatum family. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret Elizabeth Neal
Deaconess Margaret
Elizabeth Neal was born on Nov. 23, 1928 in Cheraw, to the late Walter and
Louise Godfrey.
Margaret began her church
life in Cheraw at
On Feb. 24, 1960 she
married the love of her life, Willie C. Neal, Sr. and together they raised and
nurtured six children.
Margaret was preceded in
death by sisters, Susie R. Short and Johnsie L. Wright; brother, Billy
McCormick; and daughter-in-law, Loreene E. Neal.
Margaret is survived by
her husband, Willie C. Neal, Sr,; children, Debra Small-Piner (Maurice), Jackie
Small, Willie Neal Jr, Rev. Kim Y. Neal, Joycelyn Howard (Stanley), Donna
Johnson (Min. Sebrone); special son Ilan Norville (Tameeka); 11 grandchildren,
Todd, Mandee, Stanley Jr., Bryan, Christen, Alexis, Prentice, Tyler, Stephanie,
Darius and Madison; 3 great grandchildren, Stefan, Lacey, Javian; brother,
Walter F. Godrey, Jr.; step-mother, Elizabeth Godrey; adoptive brothers, Dr.
Alfred Miller and Hervone Core; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives
and close friends.
Woodward Funeral Home of
New York served the Neal family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John L. Motley
Graveside services will be
held May 30 at 11 a.m. At
The first son of Frank and
Sarah Motley has been recognized in Cheraw with a Housing complex and a street
bearing his name. He has highest acclaims both worldwide and nationally for
cultural achievements in music. In
John Motley is a former
Director of music and Conductor for the United Nations Singers. He has been
guest conductor for the New York Choral Society and the All State Choruses of
New York, the All City Concert Choir in New York, he conducted command
performance honoring many dignitaries, such as; Golda Meir, Pope John Paul II,
former President Carter, the Dalai Lama of Tibet and the Shah of Iran. He also
accompanied Marian Anderson during concerts in
A protege’ of the later
Peter J. Wilhousky, John Motley is a graduate of South Carolina State College.
He later studied at the
John was preceded in death
by his parents listed above and his sister, Marilyn Motley Willis and brother,
Frank Motley, Jr.
John is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Corrine Wright Motley; sons, John Jr. and Michael Motley; brother,
Wilbert Motley (Gloria), nieces and nephews, Frank Motley, Jr. (Valerie),
Victoria Motley Washington, Francine Motley Clarke (Morris), Judge Thomas
Motley, Leslie Motley Hall, Lisa Willis and a host of family and friends. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Belinda Ruth Terry Greene
Belinda
Ruth Terry Greene, 65, died May 19, 2011.
Funeral services were held
May 22 at
Mrs. Greene was born
September 9, 1945 in York, a daughter of the late Thomas Spradley and Pauline
Hopkins Eason. She was a retired employee of
Belinda is survived by
sons, Dennis (Lisa) Terry, and David (Angie) Terry both of Jefferson;
daughters, Donna (David) Miller, Gloria (Danny) Joplin, and Debbie Oliver all
of Jefferson, 11 grandchildren, Tonya (Cliff) Phillips of Kershaw, Lynn (Jim)
Adams of Jefferson, Melissa Green of Charleston, Amanda Ricketts of Mt.
Croghan, Jeremie (Emily) Tarlton, Corey (Ashley) Joplin, and Nikki (Kevin)
Donahue, and Josh Cooper all of Jefferson, Maggie White of West Virginia, Amber
Terry, and Courtney Terry both of Jefferson. 14 great grandchildren,
Memorials may be made to
Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Greene family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Hilda Brown Roscoe
PATRICK –
Hilda Brown Roscoe, 76, died May 18, 2011.
Funeral services were held
May 21 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mrs. Roscoe was born
October 4, 1934 in
Hilda is survived by son,
David (Bonnie) Knight of Cheraw; daughters, Marty (Ronald) Collier of Hampton
and Bobbie Gail (Aaron) Crowley of Patrick; grandchildren; Matthew Knight,
Rebecca Quick, April (Jamie) Adams, Levi Knight, Gail Collier, and Michael
Collier; great grandchildren, Brent Jenkins, Christopher King, Reagan Adams,
Emily Knight, Carson Knight, Bella Knight, Chris “C.J.” McCall, and Macey
Collier; daughter-in-law, Daphny Knight of Cheraw; brother, Bill Brown of
Greer; sister, Pattie Cassidy of Cheraw.
Memorials may be made to
Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Roscoe family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John ‘J.D’
Pegues
John
‘J.D’ Pegues, 73, died April 1, 2011.
Funeral services were held April 8
at
Funeral services were
held April 8 at
Mr. John “J.D.” Pegues was
born in Cheraw on Feb. 12, 1938. He was the son of the late Mr. Luther and Mary
Frances Tillman Pegues. J.D. Was converted at an early age and became a member
of the
J.D. Was a loving and
devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked for many
years at Burlington Industries and J.P. Stevens, transporting people to
doctor’s appointments and loved doing yard work.
J.D. Was preceded in
death by brothers, Willie and Bobby Pegues; sisters, Madgeline, Leola and
Etherine Pegues; brothers-in-laws, Moses and Jerome Peterson.
He is survived by his
wife of 51 years, Mary Elizabeth Peterson; son, John Pegues, Jr.; daughters,
Patricia Pegues Short, Mona Lisa Pegues Parker and Rose Mary “Cookie” Pegues; 4
grandchildren, Ambrosia McLeod of Cheraw, Jennifer Siera Short of Columbia,
Shaniece Maria Pegues of Darlington, and Billy Montel Pegues of Cheraw; 1 great
grandchild, Taniya Jamirra Davis; sisters, Margaret Clark of NY and Annie
(James) Jackson, NY; brothers, Lester (Mary Frances) Pegues of NC, and Luther
(Patricia) Pegues of Cheraw; aunts, Katherine Jones of NY and Willie Mae Berry
of CT; 1 brother-in-law, Ernest James (Helen) of Cheraw; 2 sisters-in-law,
Doretha P. Benton and Rowena P. McGuinn both of Cheraw.
Reid’s Funeral Home of
Cheraw served the Pegues family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Virginia Page
Virginia
Page Newton MacDonald, 84, died May 21, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 24 at Burroughs Cooper Kiser Funeral Home, Bennettsville. Burial
followed in McLucas cemetery, Clio. Visitation was held May 23 at the funeral
home.
Born Sept. 14, 1926, in
Bennettsville, she was a daughter of the late Adolphus Hunter and Kathleen
Murray Page. She was a graduate of Kings College School of Business in
Virginia is survived by
sons, Douglas Hunter Newton (Margaret Ann) of Clio, Kathleen Newton Mowery
(Steven) of China Grove, NC, Patricia Bellaver McColl of Myrtle Beach,
Alexander McRae MacDonald, Jr, (Liz) of Newberry, Richard Rhea MacDonald
(Janet) of Hilton Head; daughtrers, Sandra M. Adams (Terry) of Myrtle Beach,
and Jackie M. Hendrix (Ronny) also of Myrtle Beach; 15 grandchildren and 6
great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to
Thrornwell Home for Children,
Burroughs Cooper Kiser
Funeral Home served the MacDonald family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Daniel Broadus Hinson
Funeral services were
held May 25 at
Mr. Hinson was born June
16, 1928, in
Mr. Hinson was a member
of
He is survived by his
beloved wife of 62 years, Gladys Brown Hinson; his sons Donald K. Hinson
(Bobbie) of Charlotte and Steven L. Hinson (Lisa) of China Grove; five
grandchildren; Scott Hinson (Whitney) of Charlotte, Erin Hinson Banker (Chris)
of Belmont, Rachel Hinson of Kannapolis and Jacob and Gracie Hinson of China
Grove; great-grandchildren; Noah Banker of Belmont and Emery Hinson of
Charlotte; brother Walter Hinson (Gail) of Charlotte; sisters Dean H. McBride
of Fayetteville, Leona H. Boatwright (James) of Patrick, Sue H. Watford (Jimmy)
of Patrick; sisters- in-law, Betty Jean Hinson of Columbia, and Frances Hinson
of Kannapolis, N.C.
Daniel Broadus Hinson was
preceded in death by his brothers Charles P. Hinson of Columbia, Reece Hinson
of Kannapolis and infant brother, Jessie; sisters Margie Caulder and (Everett)
of Chesterfield, Ruth Alexander (Leroy) of China Grove, N.C.; brother- in-law
Harold McBride of Fayetteville, and infant sister Hazel.
In lieu of flowers, the
family request that memorials be made to the Bethpage Memorial Fund. The family
also wishes to thank Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Caremoor and Cabarrus
Hospice and Palliative Care for the excellent care given to Mr. Hinson.
Whitley’s Funeral Home of
Kannapolis served the Hinson family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Georgia D. “Dot” Thurman
CROGHAN – Georgia D. “Dot” Thurman, 79, died
May 21, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 24 at
Mrs. Thurman was born
September 12, 1931, in
Dot is survived by loving
husband of 59 years, Michael W. “Micky” Thurman, of the home; daughters, Terry
(Danny) Huntley of Mt. Croghan and Tami Thurman of Chesterfield; grandchildren,
3 grandchildren, Holly (Gabe) Sims of Pageland, Brittany (Chaim) Chavarria of
Nashville, TN, and Zachary Gulledge of Chesterfield; 3 great grandchildren,
Kylie, Caden, and Cora Sims; sisters, Edith Atkinson of Mt. Croghan and Betty
Lou (Bobby) Griffith of Chesterfield; sister-in-law, Margaret Dalrymple of
Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the
Thurman family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sharon T. Garris
WALLACE -
Sharon T. Garris, 57, died May 25, 2011.
A memorial service was
held May 27 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mrs. Garris was born
October 26, 1953 in
Sharon is survived by her
husband of 28 years, Ray Garris, of the home; son, Nelson Bailey of
Bennettsville; step-son, Todd (Sandy) Garris of Wallace; daughter, Elizabeth
(Michael) McKinney of Rock Hill, 2 grandchildren, Katlyn and Victoria Garris;
brothers, Wayne, Ronnie, Joe and Steven Turnage, sisters, Linda Davis, Jane
Wallace, Millie Arant, Judy Suggs, Karen Melton, and Denise Conrad
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Garris family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Cliston “Cliff” Brumett
RUBY - Cliston “Cliff” Brumett, 75, died May 21, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 25 at Flemming Funeral Chapel, Pageland. Burial followed in the
Mr. Cliston “Cliff”
Brumett, son of the late George and Reatha Brook Brumett was born June 6, 1935
in
Cliff is survived by
sons, Chris Brumett, Joe Brumett, both of Darlington, Cliston Brumett (Tracy),
of Ruby, Steve Brumett (Christine), of Florence, and Brian Brumett, of
Pageland; four daughters, Robin Edwards, of Darlington, LouAnn Byrant (Leavi),
Timmonsville, Clairessa Brumett, and Christina Brumett, both of Ruby; brothers,
Buddy Brumett, Hulen Brumett, Jimmy Brumett, Tony Browning and Roy Browning;
sisters, Nancy Browning and Doris Browning; twenty-two grandchildren and ten
great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Brumett family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Luray Pegues Parson
CHERAW – Luray Pegues Parson, 75, died May 4, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 9 at
Mrs. Parson, daughter of
the late Olin and Aggie Rorie Pegues, and the step daughter of the late Cleo
Alexander Pegues was born Feb. 22, 1936 in
Mrs. Parson joined
Determined to fulfill the
dream of receiving her high school diploma, she graduated from the ICS
Newport/Pacific High School on June 11, 1991. She continued her education at
Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech in Cheraw, earning certification as a Certified
Nursing Assistant.
Luray is survived by her loving and attentive husband, for over one half of
a century, Willie Parson, Sr.; daughters, Rev. Sandra K. Benton (Robert),
Sharon Bronson, Wandalyn Joseph; son, Willie (Joy) Parson, Jr. of GA; three
grandsons, Rev. Robert (Rev. Melissa) T. Benton of Columbia, Terris Parson of
PA, Derrian Parson of GA; two granddaughters, Angel (Marcus) Coleman of
Columbia, Ashley S. Douglas of Cheraw; five great grandchildren, Timel and
Kenny Benton, Lauryn and Carter Coleman, all of Columbia, and Jessiah Parson of
Cheraw; brother, Larry (Betty) Pegues of Chesterfield; sister, Sally (Timmy)
Bennett of NC, O’Linda (Harry) Robinson and Betty Pegues, of Cheraw;
sister-in-laws, Mazzie Parson, Maggielien Pegues; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and special friends. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Vonzill Price Oliver
Funeral services will be held June 2, at 4:00 p.m. at
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mrs. Oliver was born
October 20, 1934 in Pageland, a daughter of the late Clayton and Ola Griggs
Price. She was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her flowers. Mrs. Oliver was
a loving mother to all of her children, and was devoted to the life-long care
she provided for her son Frankie. Vonzill was married for over 55 years to the
late Billy F. “Bill” Oliver, Sr. and was also preceded in death by her son,
Frankie Oliver, Jr.; 6 sisters, Emma Kirkley, Gladys P. Hancock, Nell Price
Sutton, Susie Price Brock, Blanche Oliver, and Maude Demby; and 1 brother,
Lonnie Price.
Vonzill is survived by
sons, Donnie (Sheila) Oliver, and Steve Oliver both of Ruby; daughters, Vickey
(Jack) Oxendine of Iverness, FL, Kay (Thomas) Knight of Ruby, and Christine
(David) Johns of Myrtle Beach; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother,
George (Mildred) Price of Kannapolis, NC; sister, Millie Newton of
Chesterfield.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Oliver family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles O’Brian Miller
PAGELAND
- Charles O’Brian Miller, 33, died May 24, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 28 at
Mr. Charles O’Brian
Miller,was born to Marilyn Jill Miller and Willie Perry, Jr. on August 31, 1977
in
Charles is survived by
his son, Jionne O’Brian Miller, Charlotte, NC; daughters, Christian Phelps,
Greensboro, NC, Tahnay Sia Taylor, Kaylin Miller, Serenity Tyson; parents,
Marilyn Jill Miller (Willie Sutton), Pageland, Willie Perry, Jr., Charlotte,
NC; brothers, Michael Leander Miller, Jefferson, and Tyrone Miller, Yazoo, MS;
sisters, Keiondra Dawintah Miller, Kershaw, Latonya Annquanette Wilson,
Jefferson, Latisha Dechell Collins, Kershaw, Crystal Clyburn, Kershaw, Whitney
Stover Rock Hill, and India Sowell, Kershaw; grandmother, Lille B. Miller,
Jefferson; aunts, uncles; a special family the “Sullivan’s”; two special
friends, Franterria Robinson and Steve Sowell; a host of other relatives and
friends.
Charles was preceded in
death by a brother Cory Demond Miller.
Fleming Funeral Home
served the Miller family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sharon T. Garris
WALLACE - Sharon T. Garris, 57, died May 25, 2011.
A memorial service was
held May 27 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mrs. Garris was born
October 26, 1953 in
Sharon is survived by her
husband of 28 years, Ray Garris, of the home; son, Nelson Bailey of
Bennettsville; step-son, Todd (Sandy) Garris of Wallace; daughter, Elizabeth
(Michael) McKinney of Rock Hill, 2 grandchildren, Katlyn and Victoria Garris;
brothers, Wayne, Ronnie, Joe and Steven Turnage, sisters, Linda Davis, Jane
Wallace, Millie Arant, Judy Suggs, Karen Melton, and Denise Conrad
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral
Home served the Garris family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Cliston “Cliff” Brumett
RUBY - Cliston “Cliff” Brumett, 75, died May 21, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 25 at Flemming Funeral Chapel, Pageland. Burial followed in the
Mr. Cliston “Cliff”
Brumett, son of the late George and Reatha Brook Brumett was born June 6, 1935
in
Cliff is survived by
sons, Chris Brumett, Joe Brumett, both of Darlington, Cliston Brumett (Tracy),
of Ruby, Steve Brumett (Christine), of Florence, and Brian Brumett, of
Pageland; four daughters, Robin Edwards, of Darlington, LouAnn Byrant (Leavi),
Timmonsville, Clairessa Brumett, and Christina Brumett, both of Ruby; brothers,
Buddy Brumett, Hulen Brumett, Jimmy Brumett, Tony Browning and Roy Browning;
sisters, Nancy Browning and Doris Browning; twenty-two grandchildren and ten
great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home
served the Brumett family. Published in
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Luray Pegues Parson
CHERAW – Luray Pegues Parson, 75, died May 4, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 9 at
Mrs. Parson, daughter of
the late Olin and Aggie Rorie Pegues, and the step daughter of the late Cleo
Alexander Pegues was born Feb. 22, 1936 in
Mrs. Parson joined
Determined to fulfill the
dream of receiving her high school diploma, she graduated from the ICS
Newport/Pacific High School on June 11, 1991. She continued her education at
Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech in Cheraw, earning certification as a Certified
Nursing Assistant.
Luray is survived by her loving and attentive husband, for over one half of
a century, Willie Parson, Sr.; daughters, Rev. Sandra K. Benton (Robert),
Sharon Bronson, Wandalyn Joseph; son, Willie (Joy) Parson, Jr. of GA; three
grandsons, Rev. Robert (Rev. Melissa) T. Benton of Columbia, Terris Parson of
PA, Derrian Parson of GA; two granddaughters, Angel (Marcus) Coleman of
Columbia, Ashley S. Douglas of Cheraw; five great grandchildren, Timel and
Kenny Benton, Lauryn and Carter Coleman, all of Columbia, and Jessiah Parson of
Cheraw; brother, Larry (Betty) Pegues of Chesterfield; sister, Sally (Timmy)
Bennett of NC, O’Linda (Harry) Robinson and Betty Pegues, of Cheraw;
sister-in-laws, Mazzie Parson, Maggielien Pegues; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and special friends. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Vonzill Price Oliver
Funeral services will be held June 2, at 4:00 p.m. at
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mrs. Oliver was born
October 20, 1934 in Pageland, a daughter of the late Clayton and Ola Griggs
Price. She was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her flowers. Mrs. Oliver was
a loving mother to all of her children, and was devoted to the life-long care
she provided for her son Frankie. Vonzill was married for over 55 years to the
late Billy F. “Bill” Oliver, Sr. and was also preceded in death by her son,
Frankie Oliver, Jr.; 6 sisters, Emma Kirkley, Gladys P. Hancock, Nell Price
Sutton, Susie Price Brock, Blanche Oliver, and Maude Demby; and 1 brother,
Lonnie Price.
Vonzill is survived by
sons, Donnie (Sheila) Oliver, and Steve Oliver both of Ruby; daughters, Vickey
(Jack) Oxendine of Iverness, FL, Kay (Thomas) Knight of Ruby, and Christine
(David) Johns of Myrtle Beach; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother,
George (Mildred) Price of Kannapolis, NC; sister, Millie Newton of
Chesterfield.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Oliver family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles O’Brian Miller
PAGELAND - Charles O’Brian Miller, 33, died May 24, 2011.
Funeral services were
held May 28 at
Mr. Charles O’Brian
Miller,was born to Marilyn Jill Miller and Willie Perry, Jr. on August 31, 1977
in
Charles is survived by
his son, Jionne O’Brian Miller, Charlotte, NC; daughters, Christian Phelps,
Greensboro, NC, Tahnay Sia Taylor, Kaylin Miller, Serenity Tyson; parents,
Marilyn Jill Miller (Willie Sutton), Pageland, Willie Perry, Jr., Charlotte,
NC; brothers, Michael Leander Miller, Jefferson, and Tyrone Miller, Yazoo, MS;
sisters, Keiondra Dawintah Miller, Kershaw, Latonya Annquanette Wilson,
Jefferson, Latisha Dechell Collins, Kershaw, Crystal Clyburn, Kershaw, Whitney
Stover Rock Hill, and India Sowell, Kershaw; grandmother, Lille B. Miller,
Jefferson; aunts, uncles; a special family the “Sullivan’s”; two special
friends, Franterria Robinson and Steve Sowell; a host of other relatives and
friends.
Charles was preceded in
death by a brother Cory Demond Miller.
Fleming Funeral Home
served the Miller family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Funeral
services were held June 4 at
Mr.
Smith was born July 29, 1983, in
Eden
is survived by his parents, Dean and Donna Harpe Smith of Murrells Inlet;
sister, Samantha Smith of Murrells Inlet; paternal grandmother; Ruby B. Smith
of Chesterfield;
maternal
grandmother, Sue Harpe of Cheraw; uncles, Tommy (Kathy) Harpe , Mitch (Teresa)
Harpe both of Cheraw, and Kendall (Karen) Smith of Chesterfield; aunts, Terri
(Rev. Joey) Polson of Cheraw, and Sandra S. Smith of Chesterfield.
Memorials
may be made in memory of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Smith family. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Omogene Ballard
Eargle
Omogene
Ballard Eargle, 83, died June 3, 2011.
Graveside
services were held June 7, at
Mrs.
Eargle was born December 3, 1927 in
Mrs.
Eargle is survived by daughters, Sheila Rogers Jerry) of Charlotte, N.C., and
Kathryn Mitchell (Wilbert) of North Tazewell, VA; son, Mick Eargle (Renita) of
Dunn, NC; brothers, C.F. Ballard, Jr. of Durham, N.C., and Tommy Ballard of
Chesterfield; sisters, Lera King, Ruby Smith, Virginia King (Jack), and Martha
Benehaley, all of Chesterfield; 8 grandchildren, Lassity, Mickey, Thomas,
Amanda,
Sarah,
Marissa, Noah, and A.J.; also a number of nieces and nephews; and many special
friends.
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Eargle family. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Helen
D. Metteal
RUBY
— Helen D. Metteal, 87, died June 4, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 7 at
Visitation
was held June 6 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home,
Mrs.
Metteal was born Sept. 4, 1923, in
Diana
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Metteal family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Addie Louise
Mumford
BENNETTSVILLE
— Addie Louise Mumford Crowley, 82, died June 1, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 4 at Burroughs Cooper Kiser Funeral Home with burial in
Visitation
was held prior to the service at the funeral home.
Born
May 7, 1929, in Bennettsville, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Mary
Mozelle Jones Mumford. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at
Addie
is survived by her husband of 63 years, Mr. Tracy Crowley; a son, Charles E.
Crowley (Kathy) of Cheraw; daughter, Mary Lou Lowery (David) of Cheraw;
brother, Bobby Mumford of Wilmington, NC; sisters, Pauline Mumford of
Bennettsville, Mildred Shaw (Charles) of Blenheim; grandchildren, Jennifer
Jackson, Chuck Crowley, Brian Crowley (Casi) and Dave Lowery; step grandchild,
Dawn Rogers; great grandchildren, Billy and Jenna Clay, Abbi and Bryson
Crowley; step great grandchildren, Dalton, Dustin and Wyatt Taylor, Destiny
Freeman, Christian and Timothy Parrish; great great grandchild, Hailey Taylor;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials
may be made to Agape Hospice,
Burroughs Cooper
Kiser Home served the
David Eugene
‘Snap’ Bittle
Funeral
services were held June 12 at Flemming Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr.
David Eugene “Snap” Bittle, son of the late
He
was joined in holy matrimony with Mary Ruth Edwards after graduating from
school. David joined
David
is survived by daughters, Peggy Bittle and Debbie Alexander (John) NC; four
grandchildren, John III. (Tia), VA, Kirsten, Marcus, and Shakiri, NC; one
great-grandson, John IV; sisters, Doris Cummings and Sandra McQueen (James),
Columbia, Brenda Bittle Kennedy, NC; brothers, Burnice Bittle (Margie) and
Ralph Bittle (Ella), N.C., Kenneth W. Bittle (Camalah), Cheraw; a host of uncles,
aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
David
was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Bittle; brothers, Burise
Bittle, Thurmond Bittle and Lester Bittle.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the Bittle family. . Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Melvin
L. Baker
PAGELAND
– Melvin L. Baker, 63, died May 26, 2011.
Funeral
services were held May 30 at
Mr.
Melvin Lee Baker, son of the late V.L. Baker and Mary Lee Massey was born Nov.
2, 1947, in
Melvin
was educated in the Chesterfield County Public School System. He began working
at Wal-Mart in 1997 until leaving for retirement in 2009. He loved to travel,
go fishing and spend much time as possible with his family. He was a faithful
member and Missionary of Hope Family Worship Center, Pageland.
Melvin
was married to Linda Sue Price Baker.
Mr.
Baker is survived by daughters, Lutisha Baker, Mary Baker, Brenda Baker Miller
(Antonio), Linda Price Youance (Stevens), Veronica Baker Marsh (Quinton),
Melanie Baker Reid (James), Lisa Blakeney, all of Pageland; Carla Price Sowell
(Desmond) of Monroe, N.C.; and Floresa Banks Raymond (Maurice) of
Richmond,
VA; son, Melvin Lee Banks of Richmond, VA; brother, Henry Baker of Pageland;
sisters, Mary Ann Baker Hailey of Monroe, NC, Rebecca Baker McNeely (James) of
Charlotte, NC; aunts, Hattie Jones of NY, Betty Lowery of VA, and Henrietta
Miller of NY; uncles, Thomas Massey and James E. Massey, both of N.C.; 23
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; also a host of nieces, nephews and
other friends and relatives.
Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle and
Robert Stanley
Funeral
services were held June 11 at Flemming Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr.
Robert Stanley was born on July 22, 1935, in
Robert
received his education from the
He
was united in matrimony to Elois Tarlton. This union was blessed with three
beautiful children, Sharon Stanley, Ray Stanley and Bernard Stanley.
Robert
is survived by daughter, Sharon Stanley,
Robert
was preceded in death by sons, Bernard and Ray; brothers, Prince Stanley and
Jessie Stanley, Jr.; sisters, Luberta Bennett, Hattie Bethea and Aldermease
Glasscoe.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the
Dewey Earnest
Jones, Jr.
BENNETTSVILLE
– Dewey Earnest Jones, Jr., 78, died June 8, 2011.
A
graveside funeral service was held June 10 at
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, 700 W. Boulevard,
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Jones family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Charles A.
Bruneio, Sr.
CHERAW
– Charles A. Bruneio, Sr., 78, died June 12, 2011.
He
was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Dazuala Bruneio.
A
funeral mass was held June 15 at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Cheraw. Burial
with military honors followed in Old St David’s Cemetery. Visitation was held
June 14 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. A rosary service was heldfollowing
visitation.
Charles
is survived by his sons, Mike (Karen) Bruneio of Whitehall, PA, Charles
(Mareen) Bruneio, Jr. of
Charles
was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a son, Anthony Bruneio.
Memorials
may be made to the charity of your choice.
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Bruneio family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
CHERAW
— Preston Randolph “Randy” Freeman Jr., 52, died June 18, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 21 at
Mr.
Freeman was born May 19, 1959, in Cheraw, a son of Preston Randolph “Bud”
Freeman Sr. and Mary Beth Robeson Freeman. He was a graduate of
Randy
is survived by his parents, Bud and Mary Beth Freeman of Cheraw; and a sister,
Betsy (Greg) Roumillat of Summerville.
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Freeman family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Inez Elizabeth
Robeson Giles
Funeral
services were held June 20 at the
Mrs.
Giles, born in
A
graduate of
Since
her family’s relocation to theColumbia area in 1962, Mrs. Giles has been a
member of the Daughters of The American Revolution, Daughters of the
Confederacy, The Women’s Symphony Association, Candy Tuft Garden Club, and the
Palmetto Study Club. She has been an active member of the
decorating.
Surviving
are her children, a son, Alexander Faris Giles III, (Carolyn) of Columbia;
daughter, Elizabeth Robeson Giles Plyler (Edward) of Morganton, N.C.; five
grandchildren, Alexander Faris IV, Ann Marie Chapman, and Thomas Blake Huggins
Giles of Columbia, and Elizabeth Avery and Giles Edward McCormick Plyler of
Morganton, N.C.; sisters -in-law, Nancy Funderburk Robeson of Cheraw and Dorcas
O’Dell Giles of Columbia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Faris Giles Jr.; brothers, John Greer
Robeson Jr., Edwin Waterman Robeson and Thomas Wall Robeson.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Dunbar
Funeral Home served the Giles family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Flora Lee Mills
RUBY
— Flora Lee Mills, 82, died Sunday, June 19, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 22 at
Mrs.
Mills was born August 2, 1928, in Ruby, a daughter of the late George and
Martha Gulledge Rushing.
She
was a faithful lifelong member of
Flora
is survived by a son, Tommy Lynn (Myra) Mills of McBee; daughter, Patricia Ann
Mills of Ruby; 3 grandchildren: Jason (Becky) Davis of Kershaw, Danny (Darlene)
Brown of Patrick, and Becky (Neil) Powell of Kingstree; 7 great grandchildren:
Amberlee, Kaileigh, Dakota, Logan, Lilly, Collin, and Hayden; sisters, Othea
Lee Thomas of Kannapolis, N.C. and Betty Lou Rushing of Florida; also her
extended family whom she helped to raise: Randall, Gabe, and Rev. Chad Watson,
Chris Black, Tammy Nicholson, Jessie Oliver, Carrie Foote, Ken and Scott
Johnson, and Neil Sellers.
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Mills family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
James N. Myers
PAGELAND
— James N. Myers, age 59, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 18 at
Mr.
Myers was born May 1, 1952, in
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Myers family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
David Lee
Stricklin
CHERAW
— David Lee Stricklin, 70, died June 15, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 18 at First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw, with burial
following in the Old St. David’s Cemetery. Visitation was prior to the service
in the church parlor.
Mr.
Stricklin was born in
David
is survived by his wife, Miriam Thomas Stricklin, of the home; sons, Joseph N.
(LeeAnn) Stricklin of Columbia and David L. (Jane) Stricklin, Jr., of Marietta,
Ga.; daughter, Beth Stricklin of Cheraw; sister, Alice S. (Frank) Smith of
Henderson, N.C.; four grandchildren.
Memorials
may be made to the First Presbyterian Church,
Norton
Funeral Home served the Stricklin family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
James L. ‘Jim’
Melton
RUBY
— James L. “Jim” Melton, 90, died June 16, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 19 at White Oak Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in
the church cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service in the church
fellowship hall.
Mr.
Melton was born February 5, 1921, in Ruby, a son of the late George and Sue
Woodward Melton. He was a retired truck driver with Branch Motor Lines. Mr.
Melton was a faithful member of White Oak Presbyterian Church for many years
where he served as former Elder, Sunday School Superintendent,
and
was a member of the Men’s Club. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in
death by a son Mike Melton; seven brothers, Arthur Woodward, Kirb, Archie,
Raymond,
James
is survived by his wife of 65 years, Estelle Douglas Melton, of the home; sons,
James R. “Bobby” Melton and Tommy (
Memorials
may be made to White Oak Presbyterian Church, c/o Julieth Freeman,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral served the Melton family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Gerald E.
Johnson
Funeral
services were held June 17 at
Mr.
Johnson was born December 7, 1942, in Jefferson, a son of the late Burkett and
Rosa Poston Johnson. He was a former employee of Caro Knit with 38 years of
service. Mr. Johnson was a faithful member of
Gerald
is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ola Faye Johnson of the home; son, Dennis
Johnson of Jefferson; daughter, Marty (Robert) Ward of Jefferson; brothers,
Harold (Jackie) Johnson of Lugoff, Glenn (Alice) Johnson of Jefferson, and
Ronnie (Shirley) Johnson of Pageland; sisters, Mary Lou (George) Watkins of
Rembert and Sybil Kirkley of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Desnie (Thomas)
Faile of Lancaster, Ricky (Courtney) Johnson, Jr. of Jefferson, Fairly Johnson
of Lancaster, Sky Ward of Conway, and Serena Ward of Jefferson; five great
grandchildren, Nathan, Lauren, Christopher, Bethany, Brianna.
Memorials
may be made to Harmony Care Hospice,
Miller-Rivers-
Caulder Funeral Home served the Johnson family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Barney Edward
‘Sly’ Driggers
CHERAW
— Barney Edward “Sly” Driggers, 57, died June 20, 2011.
Funeral
services will be held Thursday, June 23, at
Mr.
Driggers was born May 9, 1954, in Society Hill, a son of the late Barney Edward
and Rosie Cole Driggers. He was a carpenter and an employee of the Town of
Mr.
Driggers is survived by his wife, Linda Teal Driggers, of the home, sons, Clint
D. Driggers and Dan C. (Ashely) Driggers of Cheraw; brother, Bobby (Martha) Driggers
of Cheraw; Father and Mother-in-law, John Carlos “Son” and Dorothy “Moss” Teal
of Cheraw; also several nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral served the Driggers family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Billy Fletcher
Spradley, Sr.
PATRICK
— Billy Fletcher Spradley Sr. died June 19, 2011.
Funeral
services will be held Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m. in the Kistler-Hardee
Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr.
Spradley was born in Aiken on March 9, 1943. He was the son of the late
Fletcher Legree and Rennie Fulmer Spradley. He was the owner and operator of
M&M Frame Shop in Patrick (formerly in Society Hill), and Quick Stop Frame
Shop at the Barn Yard Flea Market in
Mr.
Spradley is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Spradley of Patrick; sons,
Russell Spradley and Billy Fletcher Spradley Jr., both of Patrick; daughter,
Jackie Walters (Marshall) of Wallace; sisters, Reba Cribb, Sara Davis, and
Carolyn Bohannon all of Jacksonville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Michael Matheny
Sr., Autumn Raine Walters, Jimmy Spradley, Margaret Spradley, and Timothy
Spradley; and one great-grandson, Michael Matheny Jr.
Memorials
may be made to McLeod Hospice,
Kistler-Hardee
Funeral Home served the Spradley family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Glenn William
Locklear
WALLACE
— Glenn William Locklear, 52, died June 20, 2011.
Funeral
services will be held at 3 p.m. June 24 at the
Glenn
was born Aug. 2, 1958, in
Glenn
is survived by his wife, Eunice L. Locklear, of the home in Wallace; son,
Christopher “Chris” Glen Peele (Kayla) of Lumberton, N.C.; daughters, Jennifer
Peele of Laurinburg, N.C., Jessica D. Locklear, of the home; brother, J.D.
Locklear or Rockingham, N.C.; sisters, Annie Lee Thompson and Jean Locklear,
both of Laurinburg, N.C.; grandchildren, Nicholas Norton, Kaileigh Howard and
Luke Howard; mother-in law, Mozelle Locklear of Cheraw; host of family and
friends.
Memorials
may be made in memory of Glenn to the
Richard-Boles
Funeral Home served the Locklear family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Barry Louallen
PAGELAND
— Barry Louallen, 50, died June 21, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 26 at
Mr.
Barry Louallen was born on August 21, 1960 to the late James E. and Lily Mae
Blakeney Louallen. Barry was employed by Tyson Foods for twenty-one years. He
attended the
Barry
enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and scooter, but his greatest passion
was reading the bible and ministering to others about the goodness of God. He
was always dedicated to helping others. Barry always had a smile on his face,
always encouraging someone; leading and guiding them with the word of God.
Barry
is survived by sisters, Elizabeth Ann (Lamont) Allen, Frances Louallen (Lee),
Pageland; a brother, Kenneth Louallen (Roberta), Pageland; half sisters,
Carolyn Edwards, Indian Trial NC, and Cathy McCray, Pageland; godchildren,
Dabarrius Crawford, Lancaster and Lamont Thomas III, Pageland; aunts, Jearlean
(Johnny) Blakeney, Lola (Tommy) Blakeney, Cathy (Amos) Cole, Patricia (Ronnie)
Hammond, Juanita Louallen, Susie Bracey, Sandra Blakeney, Ozie Blakeney all of
Pageland, Bernice Ross, Morven, NC and Alice Louallen, New York; uncles, Hurley
(Christine) Blakeney, Mt. Croghan, Levoid Johnson, Morven, NC and Harold Lee
Louallen, Charlotte, NC; great aunt, Sarah Lee Bracey, Pageland; and a great
uncle, Jimmy (Nannie) Bracey, Pageland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
He
was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Louallen and brother, James E.
Louallen, II.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the Louallen family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Mae
CHERAW
— Mae Bell Hancock, 93, died June 14, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 21, 2011, at
Mae
Bell Hancock was born on Feb. 9, 1918, the daughter of the late George and Emma
Gaddy Huntley. Mae Bell lived most of her life as a jolly and high spirited
lady. She loved to laugh and tried to stay on the happy side of life. She
worked as a cook at
Mae
is survived by her son, Lonnie Hancock (Diannie), of Charlotte, N.C.; nine
grandchildren, Yolanda, Christian, Keisha, Lonnie Andra, Timothy, Destiny,
Lonnie, Jr., Erica and Terrisha; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces,
great-nephews and friends.
Mae
is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Hancock; children, Benjamin and
Willie Bee Hancock; sisters, Kate Gainey and Alma J. Moore; brothers, James
Huntley and Eugene Hinson.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the Hancock family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Angela Carpenter
Ratliff
LILESVILLE
— Angela Christine Carpenter Ratliff, 41, died June 21, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 25 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Burial
followed in
Angela
was born March 5, 1970 a daughter of Benjamin Daniel and Nancy Bell Carpenter.
She had worked at Air Gas National Welders in
Angela
is survived by her companion, Jody Hancock of Mt. Croghan; children, Nicholas
Hancock of Mt. Croghan; and Amanda Ratliff of Hartsville; grandson, Dillon
Black of Hartsville; parents, Dan and Nancy Carpenter of Lilesville; brother
and sister-in-law, Daniel and Ryan Carpenter of Lilesville; nephew and niece,
Jonathan and Emily Carpenter of Lilesville and her dear friend, Virginia
Hancock of Mt. Croghan.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Union County,
Leavitt
Funeral Home of Wadesboro, NC served the Ratliff family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Edward Lee
Parker, Jr.
Funeral
service were held June 27 at Jefferson Presbyterian Church, Jefferson. Burial
will be in the
Born
in
Surviving
are his wife Susan Gregory Parker of Jefferson; son, Lee Parker of Atlanta, GA;
daughter, Beth Parker of Jefferson; grandchild, Sean Parker of Jefferson; two
sisters, Barbara Parker of Tucker, GA and Carol (Ed) Whitehead of Mebane, NC.
Edward
was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a son Jackson Gregory
Parker.
Memorials
may be made to: Jefferson Presbyterian Church,
Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle and
Micheal James
Gulledge
RUBY
- Micheal James Gulledge, 26, died June 21, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 25 at
Mr.
Gulledge was born June 6, 1985 in Cheraw, a son of Ricky Leon Gulledge and
Deadria Rivers Clendenin. He was an employee with the South Carolina Department
of Transportation, and was a member of
Micheal
was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Micheal
is survived by daughter, Shelby Jean Gulledge and her mother Shannon Broadway
of Morven, NC; father and stepmother, Ricky and April Gulledge of Charlotte,
NC; mother, Deadria R. Clendenin of Huntersville, NC; special companion, Marian
Mathis of the home; brothers, Dakota and Colt Clendenin of Chester; sisters,
Stephanie G. (James) Adams of Ruby, and Hannah Gulledge of Charlotte, NC;
stepsisters, Crystal Sturkey of Hilton Head Island and Crystal Griffin of
Monroe, NC and Dana Shepherd of Charlotte, NC; paternal grandmother, Emma Jean
Gulledge of Ruby; maternal grandparents, Vonzile and James Jordan of Ruby; also
a number of nieces and nephews including Savannah and Carson Adams.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Gulledge family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
John Henry
‘Nookie’ Coleman III
A
funeral service were held on June 25, at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in
Visitation
will be held from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr.
Coleman, a native of
Survivors
of Mr. Coleman include his wife of almost 65 years, Raymail P. Coleman; a
daughter, Lynda Ray Coleman of
Mr.
Coleman was predeceased by his parents, John Henry and Inez White Coleman, Jr.;
a stepmother, Virgie C. Coleman; a sister, Inez Coleman Gilmore and her husband
Gurney Robert Gilmore Sr.; and a devoted grand-dog Fitz.
Memorials
may be made to Open Arms Hospice,
Rich
and Thompson Funeral Home,
William ‘Bill
Lee
CHERAW
— William “Bill” Lee, Jr. 83, died June 21, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 25 at
Mr.
Lee was married to the late Joan D. Lee and was the son of the late William B.
Lee, Sr. and Agnes Goude Lee. Bill loved golf, softball and fishing. He was a
member of
Bill
is survived by sons, David W. Lee of Summerville, Mark Lee of Louisville, Ky.,
and William B. Lee, III of Wilmington, Delaware; daughter Deborah Lee Thornhill
of Evergreen; brothers, F. M. Lee, Charleston, Earl Lee, Cheraw, Rayvon Lee,
Bennettsville, Ricky Lee, Raleigh, NC; sister, Carolyn Kissiah of Florence.
Bill
was predeceased by sister, Betty Ingram, wife and parents listed above.
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Lee family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Billy Fletcher
Spradley, Sr.
CHERAW
— Billy Fletcher Spradley Sr. died June 19, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 23, at 6 p.m. in the Kistler- Hardee Funeral Home
Chapel,
Mr.
Spradley was born in Aiken on March 9, 1943. He was the son of the late
Fletcher Legree and Rennie Fulmer Spradley. He was the owner and operator of
M&M Frame Shop in Patrick (formerly in Society Hill), and Quick Stop Frame
Shop at the Barn Yard Flea Market in
Mr.
Spradley is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Spradley of Patrick; sons,
Russell Spradley and Billy Fletcher Spradley Jr., both of Patrick; daughter,
Jackie Walters (Marshall) of Wallace; sisters, Reba Cribb, Sara Davis, and
Carolyn Bohannon all of Jacksonville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Michael Matheny
Sr., Autumn Raine Walters, Jimmy Spradley, Margaret Spradley, and Timothy Spradley;
and one great-grandson, Michael Matheny Jr.
Memorials
may be made to McLeod Hospice,
Kistler-Hardee
Funeral Home served the Spradley family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Linda Jane
Parrish Wohlwinder
CHERAW
— Linda Jane Parrish Wohlwinder, 64, died June 24, 2011.
A
funeral service was held June 26 at
Born
in
Linda
is survived by her sons Brian (Lisa) Wohlwinder of Camden, Declan (Becca)
Wohlwinder of Clovis, N.M.; daughter, Sherry Hatcher of Cheraw, seven
grandchildren, her father listed above, a brother, William Andrew Parrish, Jr.
of Loganville, Ga.; a sister, Patricia Ann Perkins of Gainsville, Fla.; and a
special friend, Ron Brinn of Myrtle Beach.
Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway,
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Wohlwinder family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Bailey Lynn
Hodge
RUBY
— Bailey Lynn Hodge, infant, died June 22, 2011.
Graveside
services were held June 25 at
Bailey
was born June 22, 2011, in Charleston, a daughter of Bridget Diane Gulledge and
Danny Lee Hodge, Jr. Bailey was preceded in death by her grandmother, Teresa
Lynn Gulledge; great grandfathers, Leon “Bubber” Gulledge, J. Harold Gibson,
and Bobby Deese; uncle, Phillip Gulledge.
Bailey
is survived by her parents, Bridget Gulledge and Danny Hodge, Jr. of Ruby;
grandparents, Grady and Kim Gulledge, Danny Lee and Sharon Hodge, Margaret
Hodge and Lynn McLain, all of Ruby; great grandparents, Iris Deese, Willie Pittman,
Emma Jean Gulledge, Asia and Margie Hodge, Randolph and Sarah McIntyre, all of
Ruby; also a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Hodge family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle and
Walter
‘Chip’ Ikner
Visitation
and memorial service was held on June 25 at Salernos Rosedale Chapel,
Chip
was born Dec. 17, 1979, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Ft.
Campbell, Ky. He served in
Chip
was the husband of Angela (nee Bartsch); son of
Memorials
may be made to Friends of Fisher House in
Douglas H.
Kimrey, Sr.
CHERAW
— Douglas H. Kimrey, Sr., 81, died June 29, 2011.
Graveside
services were held July 2 at
Mr.
Kimrey was born January 31, 1930, in Cheraw, a son of the late Brack Monroe and
Ruth Allen Kimrey. He was a retired employee of ARA Food Services with 25 years
of service. Mr. Kimrey was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a former
member of the SC National Guard. He was a member of
In
addition to his parents,
Douglas
is survived by wife of 58 years, Vera Goodwin Kimrey, of the home; son, Douglas
H. “Chuck” Kimrey, Jr. (Joyce) of
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Kimrey family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle
and
Andre Kenta
Austin
CHERAW
— Andre Kenta Austin, 29, died June 25, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 1 at
Austin,
the son of Jennie L. Austin and Roosevelt Adams, was born May 22, 1982. He
attended the
Austin
is survived by his mother, Jennie Austin, Cheraw; his mentor, June Young,
Cheraw; sisters, Jessica Lynn Wilson (Lamonte), Cheraw; Nancy Adams and Vivian
Adams both of Hartsville; brothers, Travis Adams and Dennis Adams both of
Hartsville; niece, Jennifer Denesha David, Cheraw; nephew, Dominique Bryant
Marshall, Cheraw; aunts, Emily Ingram, Richmond, Va., Nora Jones, Hamlet, N.C.,
Josephine Allen, Billie Ingram, Mollie Gandy, Ann Libby all of Rockingham,
N.C., Josephine Peterson (Larry), Cheraw, Marie Allen (Robert) and Gene Jones
(Sam), Florence; uncles, Walter Ingram (Mable), Clayton, N.C., Glenn Ingram
(Frances), Thomas Ingram, Robert Charles Ingram, Thomas Ingram, Terry Ingram,
John Ingram, Jeffery Ingram (Tonya) all of Rockingham, N.C.; godmother, Ruby
Lloyd of Cheraw; also
a
host of cousins and other relatives and friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the
Elizabeth
Sansbury ‘Beth’ Gainey
PATRICK
— Elizabeth Sansbury “Beth” Gainey, 38, died June 25, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 27 at
Visitation
was held June 26 at the home of Pastor Jerry and Cathy Gainey, Patrick.
Mrs.
Gainey was born Aug. 29, 1972, in
In
addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Suzanne
Denise Sansbury.
Beth
is survived by her husband, Christopher W. “Chris” Gainey, of the home;
daughters, Sarah Gainey and Caroline Gainey, both of the home; father, Laurie
P. (Barbara) Sansbury of Hartsville; brother, Dr. Laurie P. (Tammy) Sansbury of
Pensacola, Fla.; father and mother-in-law, Pastor Jerry and Cathy Gainey of
Patrick; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Angel Gainey of Patrick; also
nephew and niece, Reid and Madison Gainey of Patrick.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Gainey family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Viola Brown
McLain
PATRICK
— Viola Brown McLain, 88, died June 28, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 1 at
Visitation
was held June 30 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.
Mrs.
McLain was born October 22, 1922, in Patrick, a daughter of the late Clarence
Livingston
Brown
and Nezzie Polson Wilkerson Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of
in
death by her 2 sons, Jimmy Ray McLain and Richard McLain, her son-inlaw, Ralph
Love, and by her five brothers.
Viola
is survived by daughter, Carole Love of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the McLain family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Louella Mungo
Funeral
services were held July 3 at Flemming Funeral Chapel, Pageland. Burial followed
at
Ms.
Mungo, the daughter of the late Mr. Roland Mungo and Ms. Lola Truesdale was
born March 12, 1933, in
Mungo
was employed at Central Soya as a draw hand then moved to Cuddy Foods in
She
is survived by niece, Karen Mungo, Marshville, N.C.; great nephew, Roosevelt
O’Bryan Mungo, Pageland; great nieces, Marquita Sheree Mungo, Pageland, Shemita
Massey Harris (David), and Geneva Nicole Massey, both Monroe, N.C.; four great
great nephews and four great great nieces; a special aunt, Rosie Morgan; and a
host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Roosevelt Mungo and Harold Mungo.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the Mungo family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Joseph E. ‘Joe’
Studebaker, III
PATRICK
— Joseph E. “Joe” Studebaker, III, 55, died June 27, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
followed at
Mr.
Studebaker was born February 7, 1956, in
Studebaker
was a teacher at
Studebaker
is survived by wife, Mona McNally Studebaker, of the home; daughters, Lisa S.
(Bryan) Tolson of Patrick and Erin E. Studebaker, of the home; granddaughter,
Makayla Tolson of Patrick; parents, Joseph E. and Sadako Studebaker Jr. of
Hartsville.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Studebaker family Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Grace Outen
JEFFERSON
– Grace Outen
Funeral
services were held July 8, 2011, at
Burial
followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held July 7 at the church.
Mrs.
death
by a grandson, Chris Sikes; and by two sisters.
Grace
is survived by husband of 59 years, Howard L. Jordan of the home; daughters,
Gwen (Danny) Oliver and Vicky (Donnie) Sikes of Ruby; sister, Linda Christmas
of Fort Mill; 5 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the
Elaine Pickens
Strawbridge McDonald
Funeral
services were held on July 12, 2011, at 1 p.m.
Elaine
was born April 25, 1951, to the late John Calvin Pickens, Sr. and Sara Pate.
She is survived husband, Charles McDonald; three children: Jason Strawbridge of
Stafford, VA; Reynard Strawbridge of District Heights, MD; Gregory Strawbridge
of Cumberland, MD; Four step children: Galord McDonald of Rockingham; Melissa
Graham of Rockingham, N.C.; Junior McDonald of Pittsboro, PA and Charles S.
McDonald of Washington, DC. Twelve grandchildren: Her mother, Mable Ingram of
Rockingham, N.C.; Six sisters: Voyner McDonald of Rockingham, N.C.; Paulette
Pickens of Greensboro, N.C.; Teresa Little of Rockingham, N.C.; Diane Pate of
Bennettsville, SC; Debra Gilmore of Jacksonville, Fl and Tabitha Bass of
Washington, DC. Eight brothers: James Edward Pate of Cheraw, S.C.; John C.
Pickens Jr. of
N.C.;
Michael Gilmore of Cheraw, S.C.; Tracey Gilmore of Cheraw, S.C.; James Charles
Pate of Cheraw, S.C.; David Ingram of Charlotte, N.C.; Eric Ingram of
Baltimore, MD.
Funeral
arrangements by Nelson Funeral Services of Rockingham, N.C. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Joanne C. Brock
CHERAW
– Joanne C. Brock, 61, died June 15, 2011.
Funeral
services were held June 18 at Kiser Funeral Home Chapel, Cheraw. Visitation was
held prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial followed in
Born
in Robeson, N.C .she was a daughter of the late Ward Bennett “Buster” Clark and
Margaret Roller Clark. She attended Living Hope Church. She liked antiques and
enjoyed fishing.
Joanne
is survived by her son, Chris (
She
was preceded in death by her parents listed above, a son, Roger Lee Brock, Jr.;
brother, Thurman Clark; sister, Judy Clark Walker.
Memorials
to: Cheraw Rescue Squad,
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Brock family.
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Van Simpson
PATRICK
— Van Simpson, 60, died July 14, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 17 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
at
the Patrick cemetery. Visitation was held July 16 at the funeral home.
Simpson
was born July 25, 1950, in Patrick, a son of Ophelia Boatwright Simpson and the
late Daniel Lee Simpson. He was a 1968 graduate of
Court
Judge. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of
AMVETS, VFW, and the DAV. Judge Simpson was a former member of the Patrick
Rescue Squad for many years and was a concealed weapon and gun safety
instructor. He was a member of First United
Simpson
is survived by wife, Jennie Freeman Simpson of the home; son, R. L. (Stephanie)
Simpson of Greenville; mother, Ophelia B. Simpson of Patrick; sister, Linda S.
Lewallen of Patrick; sister-in-law, Karen F. (Gary) Schauer; brother-in-law,
Harry R. (Linda) Freeman; nephews, Derek
Memorials
may be made to a charity of one’s choice Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Simpson
family. Published in The
Cheraw Chronicle and
Dewey Lee Wilks
RUBY
— Dewey Lee Wilks, 84, died July 11, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 14, 2011, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial followed in the
Mr.
Wilks was born May 17, 1927, in Hartsville, a son of the late Alex and Bertha
Brown Wilks. He was a retired employee of S.C. Department of Transportation,
and a lifelong member of White Oak Presbyterian Church. Dewey was married to
the late Mildred R. Wilks, and was also preceded
in
death by his 6 brothers,
Dewey
is survived by son, Ronnie (Allison) Wilks of Elgin; daughter, Rebecca (John
Eric) Patterson of Lexington; sisters, Louise Gainey of Hartsville and Ida
Belle Stevens of Kershaw.
Memorials
may be made to White Oak Presbyterian Church, c/o Julieth Freeman,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Wilks family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Annie Mae Sneed
Oster
Funeral
services were held July 13 at
Mrs.
Oster was born July 25, 1937, in
sewing,
and watching hummingbirds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Alfred Lavern Oster; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Ann
and Joe Lisenby; and by her brother, Clegg Maurice Sneed.
Annie
is survived by son, Randall Levern (Beverly) Oster of Marshville, N.C.;
grandson, Randall Travis (Liz) Oster of Indian Trail, N.C.; great
grandchildren, Bradley and Lilly Oster.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Oster family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Edna Mae Wilson
Sims
RUBY
— Edna Mae Wilson Sims, 76, died July 11, 2011.
The
family will host a memorial service at The Conway Manor, Conway at a later
date.
Mrs.
Sims was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Ruby, a daughter of the late Jule Alexander and
Ethel Gibson Sims. She was a homemaker and a member of
Belle
Edna
is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Thomas Sims of Conway; sons,
Billy Jule Sims of Murrells Inlet and Michael Sims of Conway; daughters, Carol
Ann (Bill) Waters of Garden City and Judy Lynn Sims Hicks of Pageland; brother,
Frank Wilson of China Grove, NC; also 8 grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Sims family. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Charles Allen
‘Charlie’ Freeman
CHERAW
– Charles Allen “Charlie” Freeman, 64, died July 11, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 15 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral
Home Chapel,
Mr.
Freeman was born March 7, 1947, in
War.
His hobbies included collecting and assembling model cars. In addition to his
parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Jean Davidson.
Charlie
is survived by wife of 35 years, Nancie E. Freeman, of the home; son, Richard
Allen (Jo Ann) Freeman of California City, CA; daughters, Rachel Grace Freeman
and Cassandra T. Freeman, both of the home; 2 grandchildren, Deanna Freeman and
Nicholas
Freeman
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Freeman family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and
Rev. Charles Burris Bittle
PAGELAND
— Rev. Charles Burris Bittle, 71, died July 23, 2011.
A
memorial service was held July 26 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home
Chapel,
Rev.
Bittle was born July 29, 1939 ,in
Charles
is survived by wife, Dianne Jordan Bittle, of the home; sons Randall (Rhonda)
Bittle of McBee, Darrell Bittle of
Waynesville, NC, J. Scott (Chris) Bittle of Concord, NC, and Mike Bittle
of Florida;
step-sons,
Gary (Alison) Shehane of Lancaster, Justin Shehane, and Dylan Shehane both of
the home; daughters, Sharlie Bittle of the home, Deborah (Jim) Mullen of
Oklahoma, and Anita (Scott) Sutton of Cheraw; brothers, Ray (Maxine) Bittle,
Earl (Dixie) Bittle both of Kannapolis, NC, Junior (Linda) Bittle of Locust,
NC, and Lloyd (Sheila) Bittle of Landis, NC; sister, Louise Killian of China
Grove, NC; also 11 grand-children and 8 great grand-children.
Memorials
may be made to the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association -
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Bittle family. Published in
the Cheraw Chrolicle and
James Avalon
Flowers
Funeral
services were held July 24 in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Interment followed in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held July 23
at the funeral home.
Mr.
Flowers was born in Headland,
James
is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Flowers of Macon, GA, a native of
Cheraw; mother, Doris Flowers of Dothan AL; children, Richard (Sharon) Flowers
of Johns Creek, GA; Roger Flowers of Macon, GA; Rita (Bill) Fletcher of
Lizella, GA; Raina (Kevin) Lance of Macon, GA; sisters, Margaret Pitchford
of
Dothan, AL; and Pam (Fred) Hardt of Naples, FL; brothers, Jerry (Sylvia) Flowers
of Macon, GA Robert Dale (Donna) Flowers of Alexis, IL; grand-children, Andy
Fletcher, Ashley Fletcher, Tiffany Yeomans, Lorelai Lance, Larson Lance, Shad
Flowers; great grand-children, Makayla Yeomans, Isabella Yeomans.
Flowers
are accepted or donations may be made to United Hospice, 6060
31210.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and
Cemetery served the Flowers family. Published in the Cheraw Chrolicle and
Lloyd Clinton
Burr
Funeral
services were held July23 at
Mr.
Burr was born June 5, 1922 in
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Burr family. Published in the
Cheraw Chrolicle and
Margaret Pegues
Thurman
SOCIETY
HILL — Margaret Pegues Thurman, 84, died July 23, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 27 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial followed in the
Visitation
was held prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs.
Thurman was born June 14, 1927, in
working
in VBS. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing pretty flowers. In addition
to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband John Thomas
“Buddy” Thurman and by her sisters, Alma Hunt and Mildred Kissiah.
Margaret
is survived by son, James D. “Jimmy” (Bonnie) Thurman of Las Vegas, NV;
daughter, Linda T. Rivers of Hartsville; five grand-children, James (Sue)
Thurman and Jason (Jenny) Thurman of Las Vegas,
NV,
Jenny (Jimmy) Stinson of Hartsville, Jaime (Chris) Jones of Kershaw, and Kim
Rivers of Hartsville; also five great grand-children; special niece, Frances
Rivers of Hartsville.
Memorials
may be made to S.C. Alzheimer’s Association,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Thurman family. Published in
the Cheraw Chrolicle and
Julia Holley
Traywick
Funeral
services were held July 28 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral
Home,
Mrs.
Traywick was born July 6, 1928, in Jefferson, a daughter of the late James
Braskey and Victoria Pigg Holley. She was a former secretary, and was a
homemaker, and a faithful Pastor’s Wife. Mrs. Traywick was a member of
and
Hobson Holley.
Julia
is survived by husband, Dr. W.F. “Bill” Traywick, of the home; son, Floyd
Traywick, III of Windblow, N.C.; grandson, Hunter Traywick of Pageland.
Memorials
may be made to the Good Samaritan Colony,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Traywick family.
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Mildred Ford
Funeral
services were held July 29 at
Mildred
Chapman\Mildred worked for Burlington Mills in Cheraw at which time she retired
and became a homemaker. She loved to cook and work in her yard planting flowers
and shrubs.
Mildred
married the late Edmond Ford Sr. and four children were born. She was truly
loved and will be greatly missed. In addition to husband and her parents she
was also preceded in death by one son, Levern Chapman Sr., three brothers, Paul
Eugene and Arthur Chapman.
Mildred
is survived by her three children, Karen F. Martin (Sam) of High Point, N.C.,
Eddie (Mary) Ford Jr. of High Point, N.C., and Wanda “Wendy” F. McFall (Thomas)
of Cheraw; one brother, Lecoaste (Louise) Chapman; ten grandchildren, Gloria
Chapman and Levern Chapman Jr. all of Cheraw, Teria Ellerbe of Bennettsville,
Kelvin Ford of Phoenix, AZ, Markita Chapman of Charlotte, N.C., Thomas, Darius
and Tariq McFall of Cheraw, April and Kobie Reed of Bennettsville; eleven great
grandchildren; one sister-inlaw, Alberta Chapman; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Peoples
Funeral Services, Inc.
Dorothy Williamson ‘Dot’ Strickland
Funeral
services were held Aug. 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
will follow in the Twin Pines Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was
held prior to the service at
the
funeral home.
Mrs.
Strickland was born Feb. 5, 1935, in
She
was a homemaker and a foster parent for 28 years. Dot enjoyed her flowers,
gospel music, and being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to
her parents,
Dot
was also preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Carlee, Burnice, and Thomas
Williamson and by her sister, Geraldine Barrett.
Dot
is survived by husband of 48 years, Ivy Eugene “Gene” Strickland, of the home;
sons, Paul (Sue) Huchingson of Jefferson, Michael Eugene (Kim) Strickland of
Pageland, and Bryan Ivy Strickland of the home; daughter, Janice Marie (Jerry)
Brock of Pageland; also 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Strickland family.
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Willie Griggs
‘Billie’ Pittman
RUBY
— Willie Griggs ‘Billie’ Pittman, 81, died July 27, 2011.
Funeral
services were held July 30 at
Mrs.
Pittman was born April 3, 1930, in
Billie
was preceded in death by her husbands,
Mrs.
Pittman is survived by sons, Rev. Randy (Margaret) Gulledge of Hartsville and
Grady (Kim) Gulledge of Ruby; daughter, Rebecca Pittman Ratliff of Ruby;
stepson, Terry Pittman of Front Royal, VA; stepdaughter, Denise (Billy) Purser
of Salisbury, NC; step daughter-in-law, Kathy Pittman of Winnsboro, TX;
brother, J. D. Griggs of Columbia; sister, Bertie Cagle of Hopkins; also 15
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Pittman family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Marshall Miller
Funeral
services were held July 31 at
Mr.
Marshall Miller was born to the late Hampton and Dora Richardson Miller in
dearly
and he always said, “You will learn a lot if you will just listen.”
Marshall
is survived by daughters, Martha Mae Miller and Genevieve Miller Robinson,
Jefferson; sons, Roosevelt (Minnie) Miller and David (Donna) Miller, Pageland,
Ulysses (Brenda) Miller and Howard (Patricia) Miller, Jefferson and Robert
(Lula) Miller, Mt. Croghan, twenty-six grandchildren; forty-three great
grandchildren; as well as great great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Samuel McMillan,
Jefferson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In
addition to his parents, Mr. Marshall’s death was preceded by his wife, Axie
Miller; two sons, Marshall Miller, Jr. and John Edward Miller; a daughter,
Dorthea Miller; a grandson, Joe Ross Miller and a granddaughter, Tamera Miller.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the Miller family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Don R. Burr
CHERAW
— Don R. Burr, 67, died July 30, 2011.
A
graveside service was held Aug. 1 at
Born
in Ruby, Don was a son of Katie B. Brady of
Surviving
are his wife, Lois Melton Burr of Cheraw; a son, Ray (Michelle) Burr of
Columbia, a daughter, Robin Poole Lear of Cheraw, his mother listed above, a
sister, Barbara Kelly of Mooresville, N.C., four grandchildren, Ryan Poole,
Chloe Poole, Jordan Burr and Jessa Burr.
Memorials
may be made to
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
CHERAW
- Alice Quick Cheves Jones, 92, died Aug. 3, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Aug 6 at
Mrs.
Jones was born January 27, 1919 in Wallace, a daughter of the late Walker and
Cora Quick. She was a graduate of
Alice
is survived by daughters, Mary Alice (Steve) Stafford and Barbara Ann Hewitt
both of Cheraw; 4 grandchildren, Susan Davis of Myrtle Beach, Mike (Diane)
Stafford of Wallace, Danny (Jessica) Hewitt of Wallace and Shane (Patricia)
Hewitt of Cheraw; 8 great grandchildren, Brooklyn (Jonathan) Quick of Wallace,
Kyle and Brianna Davis of Myrtle Beach, Braden Connor Patterson of Myrtle
Beach, Josh and Michaela Hewitt of Cheraw, and Darien and Rayanna Hewitt of
Wallace; 2 great-great grandchildren, Cameron Goins and Caden Quick of Wallace.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Jones family. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle
and the
Larry Alfred
Boatwright
CHERAW
- Larry Alfred Boatwright, age 59, died August 4, 2011.
A
memorial service was held Aug. 6 at the Boatwright home.
Mr.
Boatwright was born October 1, 1951 in
Larry
is survived by brother, William T. Boatwright of Cheraw; sisters, Johnnie M.
Boatwright of Cheraw and Patricia Boatwright (Bill) Bryant of Society Hill;
nephews, Earl Boatwright of Bennettsville, Curtis Boatwright of
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Boatwright family. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
served the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Jerry F. Burr
Funeral
services were Aug. 8 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr.
Burr was born April 21, 1937 in
In
addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his brothers,
Burman J. Burr, Jr., and Donald Burr; and a sister, Rosa Belle West
Jerry
is survived by son, Rev. Wayne L. (Tammy) Burr of Chesterfield; daughters,
Regina (Mickey) Sizemore of Scottsboro, AL, Rebecca Poole and April (Willie)
Shy of Cheraw; sister, Mary Vaughn of Kannapolis, NC and Goldie Owens of
Chesterfield; also 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Burr family. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served
the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Peggy Smith
Funeral
services were held Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
Chapel,
Mrs.
Adams was born April 2, 1939, in
In
addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband J. T.
Adams; her brothers, Dwight and Perry Smith; and by a sister, Ella Shaw.
Peggy
is survived by son, John (Darlene) Adams of Chesterfield; daughters, Teresa
Adams of Chesterfield; 5 grandchildren, Shawn Morton, Betina Gaskins, Megan,
Dara, and Joshua Adams; 2 great grandchildren, Gavin Gaskins and Elijah Morton;
sister, Hazel S. Harlow of Nettleton, MS
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the
Joe Bennett
Coble, Jr.
WALLACE
– Joe Bennett Coble, Jr., 74, died Aug. 7, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Aug. 9 at
Joe
was born in Bennettsville, a son of the late Joe Bennett Coble, Sr. and Nonice
Grant Coble. He has served as a volunteer with the Wallace Fire Department as
Assistant Chief and was a retired honorary member. He was a retired President
and Board member of the Wallace Water Company. He was a member of
He
enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Joe was
preceded in death by his parents listed above and a sister, Jeanette Coble.
Mr.
Coble is survived by his wife Peggy English Coble; son, Joey A. (Mary) Coble,
both of Wallace; daughter, Jennifer C. (Timothy) McConnell of Georgetown;
brothers, John (Carol) Coble of Randleman, NC, Jerry (Kim) Coble of
Bennettsville; sisters, JoAnne C. (Harold) Brock of Durham, NC; grandchildren,
Tonya M. Flowers, Clayton Coble, Jade Coble, Eli Coble, Harrison Coble
McConnell, Taylor E. McConnell; 5 great grandchildren.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Coble family. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served
the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Barbara Jean
Polson Jones
BENNETTSVILLE
- Barbara Jean Polson Jones, 68, died August 3, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Aug. 6 at Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home,
Bennettsville, followed by burial in
Born
in Bennettsville, Barbara was a daughter of the late Leon Marshall and Ancie
Dell Perkins Polson. She was a member of
Surviving
are her son, Eric (Tonya) Jones of Cheraw; a daughter, Stacy Jones of
Bennettsville; brother, Russell (Wendi) Polson of Bennettsville; sisters, Lois
Polson of Bennettsville, Sarah (Tommy) Garrett of Hartsville; grandchildren,
David Dixon, Elizabeth Jones, Jessica Dixon, Gena Dixon, Aidain Jones, Camden
Jones and Temple Jones.
Barbara
was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, listed above, a brother,
Bobby Polson , sisters, Edna Jost and Linda Polson.
Memorials
may be made to
Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser
Funeral Home served the Jones family. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served
the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Hallie
Funeral
services were held Aug. 2 at
Mrs.
Hallie Marshall, daughter of the late Lewis Mann and Mogg Robinson Bennett, was
born on July 10, 1936 in
Hallie
was united in holy matrimony to the late Reverend Harden Douglas Marshall.
She
was a member of
Hallie
is survived by her sons, Jason (Shelia) Bennett,
(Quarkina),
and
Henry (Yvonne) Nicholson, Rock Hill; daughters, Julia (Freddie) Hamilton, Rock
Hill, Myrtle Newman, Lancaster, Juanita (Joseph) Blakeney, Glennie (Melvin)
Smith, Rock Hill, and Dreamie (Darryl) Nicholson, Indian Land; sisters, Naomi
Thomas, Dorothy Clyburn and Aline McRay, Pageland; forty-six grandchildren,
fifty-nine great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Hallie
was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne Smith; three sons, Early Marshall,
Glenn Marshall and Rev. Grady Bennett.
Flemming
Funeral Home served the
Ruth White
Funeral
services were held Aug. 7 at
Visitation
was prior to the service in the church sanctuary.
Mrs.
Adams was born Aug. 26, 1916 in
Mrs.
Ruth was also preceded in death by her brother, James White, and by her
sisters, Virginia White Thomas and Lois White Parker.
Ruth
is survived by husband, Caston Adams, of the home; daughter, Helen (Tony)
Stroud of Chesterfield; 2 grandchildren, Leigh Ann (Forrest “Buck”) White of
Chesterfield and Suzanne (Christopher) Kilian of Lake Worth, FL; 5 great
grandchildren, Krystan White, Ashtan White, Kathryn Kilian, Kelly Kilian, and
Christopher Kilian, II; also a special niece, Miriam Striklin, and niece Betty
(Jeff) Richardson; nephews, Johnny (Christie) White and James White; also a
number of great nieces and nephews.
Memorials
may be made to the
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the
Alford Melton
CHERAW
– Alford Melton, 67, died Aug. 2, 2011. Funeral services were held Aug. 5 at
Alford
Melton affectionately known as (Alf) was the son of the late James Montgomery
and Mozelle Covington. He was born October 29, 1943. Alford attended the
Alford
confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of
Alford
had numerous hobbies, but was known for his love and support of the
Chesterfield Rams athletic department. He especially enjoyed attending the Rams
football, basketball, softball and baseball games. Alf also devoted his time to
coaching Dixie League baseball and youth basketball.
Alford
is survived by wife of forty-nine years, his wife, Doris; sons, Randy (Gloria Cooper)
Melton of Atlanta, GA and Sammy (Joyce) Melton, Charlotte, NC; daughters,
Jackie (Kenny) Wadsworth, Charlotte, NC and Darlene (Clarence) McBride, Cheraw;
nine grandchildren, Cornice Mills, Candice Hurley, Jason Cash, Latoria Melton,
Travis McBride, Sidney Wadsworth, Marcus McBride, Larreek Miller and Davian
Melton; six great grandchildren; brothers, Lee Thomas (Vivian) Covington,
Pageland, Charlie (Trina) Covington, Charlotte, NC, Larry (Sharon) Covington,
Jefferson; sisters, Devenia (David) Melton, Mildred (Paul) Covington,
Chesterfield, and Phyllis Jones, Newsport News, VA; uncle, Charles (Fannie)
Melton, Chesterfield; aunts, Margaret Melton, Salisbury, NC and Sarah Melton,
Kannapolis, NC; brothers-in-laws, Levoid Joines, Ruby, James Perry Joines, David
(Wendy) Joines, Mt. Croghan, and Larry Joines, Charlotte, NC; sisters-in-law,
Peggy Covington, Dianne (Jimmy) Ross, Carolyn Joines, Susan Joines, Charlotte,
NC, Lillie (Nathaniel) Wilson, Cheraw, Betty (Fletcher) Hubbard, Mt. Croghan; a
godson, David Melton, Jr., Savannah, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
During
Alford and Doris life, they adopted two sons, Anthony Joines,
Flemming
Funeral Home served the Melton family. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
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Willis Ford
‘Bill’ Robeson
Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Aug. 13 at
Mr.
Robeson was born Dec. 20, 1931, a lifelong resident of
Bill
is survived by wife of 53 years, Peggy Davis Robeson,of the home; son, Robert
Barton (Bob) Robeson (Karen) of Chesterfield; grandson, Conner Ford Robeson of
Chesterfield; sister, Rachel King of Chesterfield, Mary Beth (Preston)
Freeman
of Cheraw, Rebecca Burch of Jefferson, and Helen (Mike) Moore of
Memorials
may be made to the Prayer Shawl Ministry of Zoar United Methodist Church, c/o
Mrs. Debbie Foote,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Robeson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Barbara Jean
Polson Jones
BENNETTSVILLE
— Barbara Jean Polson Jones, 68, died Aug. 3, 2011.
Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home,
Bennettsville, followed by burial in
Born
in Bennettsville, Barbara was a daughter of the late Leon Marshall and Ancie
Dell Perkins Polson. She was a member of
Surviving
are her son, Eric (Tonya) Jones of Cheraw; a daughter, Stacy Jones of
Bennettsville; brother, Russell (Wendi) Polson of Bennettsville; sisters, Lois
Polson of Bennettsville, Sarah (Tommy) Garrett of Hartsville; grandchildren,
David Dixon, Elizabeth Jones, Jessica Dixon, Gena Dixon, Aidain Jones, Camden
Jones and Temple Jones.
Barbara
was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, listed above, a brother,
Bobby Polson , sisters, Edna Jost and Linda Polson.
Memorials
may be made to
Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser
Funeral Home served the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
David Lee Forbis
Mr.
Forbis was born June 19, 1945 in
David
is survived by brothers, Bobby Forbis of Matthews, N.C. and William Forbis of
Peachland, N.C.; sister, Carolyn (Arnold) Crowell of Matthews, N.C.; also a
number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Forbis
family. Published
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and the
Ernest W. Adams
Funeral
services were held Aug. 12 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
followed in the
Mr.
Adams was born May 12, 1935, in
Ernest
is survived by wife, Edna McLain Adams, of the home; son, Kevin Adams of
Albemarle, N.C.; daughters, Cheryl Waldrup, of Albemarle, N.C. and Patty Adams
of Pageland; stepsons, Kenneth (Mary) McLain of Wallace and Michael McLain of
Patrick; stepdaughter, Jan (Andy) Welch of Columbia; brothers, Michael Adams of
PA and Gary Adams of Norwood, NC; also 7 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the
family. Published
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and the
Cora O. Rivers
Funeral
services were held Aug. 11 at
Mrs.
Rivers was born Sept. 26, 1942 in Andrews, N.C., a daughter of the late Wilburn
and Nancy Cathy Owensby. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield
Manufacturing.
Cora
was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of
Cora
is survived by husband of 52 years, Carson Kenneth Rivers, of the home; sons,
Randell K. (Jackie) Rivers and Fred D. (Teresa) Rivers of Chesterfield;
daughter, Cynthia R. (Gettys) Horne of Ruby; grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie)
Rivers, Daniel Rivers, Christopher Hurst, Rebecca Rivers, A.J. Rivers, Evan
Poolaw all of Chesterfield; great grandson, Josh Rivers of Chesterfield;
brothers, Andy (Judy) Owensby of Morganton, NC, and Harvey Owensby of TN;
sisters, Helen O. Turner of Marietta, Billie O. Rivers, and Ruby O. White both
of Andrews.
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Rivers family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Jeri McLaurin
Rayfield
CHERAW
— Jeri McLaurin Rayfield, 72, died Aug. 14, 2011.
A
graveside service will be held Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at the
Mrs.
Rayfield was born Nov. 18, 1938, in Clio, a daughter of the late Luther Parrish
McLaurin, Jr. and Jerolyn Moore Woodley McLaurin. She was a graduate of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Rayfield family.
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Cindy Driggers
Cox
CHERAW
— Cindy Driggers Cox, 53, died Aug. 14, 2011.
Born
in Bennettsville, Cindy was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Virginia
Sweatt Starling. She was a member of
Surviving
are her husband Prentiss “Pat” Alton Cox of Cheraw; a daughter, Rachael
“Nicole” Cox of
Funeral
services were held Aug. 16, 2011, at
Memorials
may be made to
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Driggers family.
Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Mary Sue
Davidson Johnson
HARTSVILLE
– Mary Sue Davidson Johnson, 81, died Aug. 11, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Aug. 14 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. Burial followed in
Born
in Cheraw, Mary was a daughter of the late George Frank and Nancy Isabelle Shaw
Davidson. She was the widow of John W. Johnson. Mary enjoyed cross stitching,
sewing and playing the piano at church. She was an
Mary
is survived by sons, Mike (
Memorials
may be made to McLeod Hospice House,
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Johnson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle and the
Wayne Hartwell
Blackmon
CHERAW
— Wayne Hartwell Blackmon, 72, died Aug. 11, 2011.
A
memorial service will be held Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr.
Blackmon was born Aug. 5, 1939, in
Wayne
is survived by wife, Ruth Kissiah Blackmon, of the home; sons, Mitchell and Michael
Blackmon of Florida; daughters, Mindy and Angie of Florida; stepson, Wesley
(Windy) Crowley of Lugoff; brother, William A. “Bill” (Brenda) Blackmon of
Pagosa Springs, CO; 5 grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Blackmon family. Published
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CHERAW
— Alice Quick Cheves Jones, 92, died Aug. 3, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Aug 6 at 2 p.m. at
Mrs.
Jones was born Jan. 29, 1919, in Wallace, a daughter of the late Walker and
Cora Quick. She was a graduate of
Alice
is survived by daughters, Mary Alice (Steve) Stafford and Barbara Ann Hewitt
both of Cheraw; 4 grandchildren, Susan Davis of Myrtle Beach, Mike (Diane)
Stafford of Wallace, Danny (Jessica) Hewitt of Wallace and Shane (Patricia)
Hewitt of Cheraw; 8 great grandchildren, Brooklyn (Jonathan) Quick of Wallace,
Kyle and Brianna Davis of Myrtle Beach, Braden Connor Patterson of Myrtle
Beach, Josh and Michaela Hewitt of Cheraw, and Darien and Rayanna Hewitt of
Wallace; 2 great-great grandchildren, Cameron Goins and Caden Quick of Wallace.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Jones family. Published
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and the
Peggy Miller
Morrison
A
graveside service was held Aug. 18 at
Morrison
was born May 20, 1926, in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Everett Richards
Miller and Achsie Gregory Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband
of 45 years, Dr. Milton Leroy Morrison. Peggy graduated from
Peggy
is survived by her son, Richards Miller “Dicky” Morrison of Jefferson.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Morrison family. Published
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Vonnie Mae
Watson
Funeral
services were held Aug. 19 at
Mrs.
Watson was born December 7, 1927, in
Vonnie
is survived by stepdaughters, Alieth Bruner and Lucille Winecoff both of
Cheraw; also a number of step grandchildren and step great grandchildren,
including Dana H. Alexander, her step granddaughter and caregiver.
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Watson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle (
Stephanie Renee
Smith
CHERAW
— Stephanie Renee Smith, 32, died Aug. 17, 2011.
Born
in Cheraw, Stephanie was a daughter of James Allen
Stephanie
is survived by her children, Daniel Allen Quick, Brantley Smith and Terra Quick
all of Pageland, her father listed above, and a sister, Ashley Dixon.
Stephanie
is preceded in death by her mother listed above, a child, Leighanne Hall and a
sister, Kimberly Dixon. A graveside service was held Aug. 20 in
Kiser
Funeral Home served the Smith family. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle (
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011.
Dianne Sellers
Stroud
HARTSVILLE
— Dianne Sellers Stroud, 68, died Aug. 17, 2011.
Funeral
services were held Aug. 20 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mrs.
Stroud was born May 7, 1943, in
Dianne
is survived by husband of 50 years, Philip A. Stroud, of the home; daughters, Marcia
“Bitsy” Stroud McLaughlin of Hartsville and Andrea “Andi” Dianne Stroud of
Atlanta, GA; 2 grandchildren, Jordan Lynn McLaughlin and Andrea Meagan
McLaughlin both of Hartsville.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home served the Stroud family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle (
Lillian Shaw
Hayer
Funeral
services were held Aug. 23 at
Lillian
was born May 10, 1927, in
Lillian
was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant #1 Wash Cloth Dept.
second shift for 40 years until her retirement. She deeply loved her church,
In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James F.
Hayer; a daughter, Patti Fink Webster; a son, Jimmy Hayer; two grandchildren,
Gerald Hayer and Gary Robinson.
Survivors
in addition to her brother include her daughter, Diann Wayne of
Memorials
may be made to
Whitley’s
Funeral Home served the Hayer family. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle (
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011.
Marjorie Elder
Graham
Born
on April 8, 1924, in
Her
husband was a textile executive and they lived in a number of places, Cheraw,
Marjorie
is survived by her son, Thomas Hunter Graham, II (Sarah); grandson, Thomas Hunter
Graham, III; and several nieces and nephews.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church,
The
Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home served the Graham family. Published
in The Cheraw Chronicle (
Donald M.
Rollings
Funeral
services were held Aug. 23 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr.
Rollings was born May 29, 1945, in Jefferson, a son of the late Monroe Rollings
and Mary Pauline Plyler Oliveira. He was a retired carpenter. Mr. Rollings was
a member of
Donald
is survived by wife, Betty Gardner Rollings, of the home; stepson, Doug
(Shannon) Jordan of Hartsville; stepdaughter, Jeanette (Joe) Spencer of Cheraw;
4 grandchildren, Cassie and Gracie Jordan and Joseph and Eddie Spencer;
brothers, Larry (Shirley) Rollins of Waxhaw, N.C., Jerry (Joyce) Rollins of
Goodlettsville, Tenn., and Anthony Oliveira of Springfield, Mass.; sisters,
Louise (Jim) Rallings of Florence and Dee (Steele) Fuller of Caledonia, N.Y.;
also Tippy and Sugar his faithful pets.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,