2012

Obituary Archives

This page is the co-operative project of Chesterfield District Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society and the Publisher.  It contains transcribed and sourced obituaries.  The transcriber has endeavored to do true transcriptions. Transcribing them as they appear in the printed newspaper copy, not making any corrections of any kind but removing hyper links, if they appear.

Donald “Donnie” R. Foard

PAGELAND — Donald “Donnie” Ray Foard, 63, died Dec. 30, 2011, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Chesterfield County.

Graveside services were held 2 p.m., Jan. 2, at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2012, at Zion United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Foard was the son of the late James Edward and Nancy Hayes Foard. Mr. Foard is preceded in death by his brother, James Michael Foard. He was a mechanic in the auto industry.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Pat) Atkinson Foard of the home; sons, Bobby Dean Foard (Danielle) of Lancaster, and Joey Lee Foard (Shannon) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters, Ruth Pope (Billy) of Monroe, N.C., and Carol Anderson (Andy) of Pageland; grandchildren, Kally Foard of Colorado Springs, Courtland Foard of Colorado Springs, and Faith Foard of Lancaster, S.C.; nieces and nephews, David Pope (Jeannie) of Morganton, N.C., Mark Pope (Cynthia) of Durham, N.C., Adam Foard (Clare) of Jefferson, Ethan Foard (Elese) of Jefferson, Dennis Anderson (Jenny) of Pageland and Andrea Anderson Willard (Brad) of Pageland; great nieces and nephews, William & Lillian Pope of Morganton, NC, James and Calvin Pope of Durham, N.C., Wyatt Foard of Jefferson, Caroline and Elizabeth Willard of Pageland, and Christine and Dennis Lee Anderson of Pageland.

Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 671 Zion Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728, or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland is serving the Foard family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012.

Nero “Red” Grant

CHERAW — Nero “Red” Grant died Dec. 21, 2011.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in Cheraw with the Rev. Albert Tucker presiding. Internment followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. Grant was born May 22, 1945, a son of the late Jerry Grand and Mary E. Gatison Grant. He was educated in the Darlington and Chesterfield County school districts. Better known as “Red,” Grant was a member of Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church and loved helping people any way that he could. He worked at Clanton Hill in Darlington as a logger and truck driver. He also worked as a logger and a foreman for William Gaines of Chesterfield where he retired.

Grant was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Grant Jr., James “Dee Dee” Grant, Lenwood Grant, Leroy Gatison, and Fuller Gatison; a sister, Annie “Liz” Sellers; nieces, Shirita Peay and Francis Dickey; nephews, Travis Dickey and Allen Fields; and sister in law, Norma Jean Peay.

Surviving are his wife, Darlene Grant; sons, David (Pamela) Grant of Chesterfield, Alphonso Melton of Chesterfield, Anton Bushnell of Cheraw, Dantony (Anna) Grant of Ruby, and Augustus (Christy) Greene of Greensboro, N.C.; daughters, Francis (Ricky) Rivers of Ruby and Yolanda (Germaine) Burns of Columbia; 35 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Mae Esther Fields of Patrick, Shirley Grant of Cheraw, and Traneice Evans of Darlington; brothers Clarence (Barbara) Grant of Fayetteville, N.C. and Ray (Lois) Melton of Miami, Fla.; mother-in-law, Norma (Willie) Davis of Cheraw, and father-in-law, Guss (Jean) Peay of Greensboro, N.C.; a host of nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home is serving the Grant family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012

Jennie Llewellyn Finlayson Guyton

WEST COLUMBIA — Jennie Llewellyn Finlayson Guyton, widow of Clarence Lee Guyton, M.D., died Monday, December 26, 2011.

A graveside service for Mrs. Guyton will be held in Cheraw’s Old St. David’s Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.

Born in Cheraw, March 17, 1914, she was the youngest daughter of Burruss and Jennie Wait Foster Finlayson. Mrs. Guyton was a faithful member of Washington Street United Methodist Church and the Women of the Church.

Mrs. Guyton’s enjoyment of classical music began at an early age, having been brought up in a family of musicians. Her mother taught music before her marriage at Columbia College and her oldest sister, Rutha Finlayson Dyal, had done operatic voice study in New York City with Estelle Liebling, one of the outstanding voice coaches of the time. At age 14 she won first place in a state-wide voice contest for high school girls, winning a scholarship to college. She was a lyric coloratura soprano and received her education at Columbia College where she majored in voice and was soloist with the Columbia College Chorus.

In 1935, Mrs. Guyton married Dr. Guyton who, at that time, was the surgeon at the Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital in Monroe, N.C. Later, in 1940-1941, they moved to Boston, Mass., for a year while Dr. Guyton studied cancer control at Harvard Medical School. He received a Master of Public Health degree there in order to establish the first Cancer Control Division for the S.C. State Board of Health.

While in Boston, Mrs. Guyton enrolled at the New England Conservatory of Music. After a few lessons her teacher sent her for an audition with Dr. Zauck, world-renowned organist at The First Church of Boston and, after being accepted, sang there every Sunday.

Dr. Guyton entered the Army during World War II and at the various places where he was stationed, Mrs. Guyton kept up her music and enjoyed singing in the choirs of different denominations. After the war, in Columbia, Mrs. Guyton again became affiliated with many of the city’s music organizations. She was a member of the Afternoon Music Club, the Columbia College Alumnae Afternoon Club, and was, again, a member of the Columbia Choral Society having been one of the earliest members.

Mrs. Guyton was predeceased by two older sisters, Rutha Wait Finlayson (Mrs. Ernest Dyal) and Florence Foster Finlayson; four brothers, B. Wofford Finlayson, James Murdoch Finlayson, Henry Westbrook Finlayson and Patillo Ainsworth Finlayson. She is survived by her niece, Beverly Finlayson Triber of Columbia; two grandnephews, Charles Wofford Triber and family of Asheville, N.C. and Philip A. Triber and family of Columbia; a niece, Dr. Jennie Finlayson Rakestraw of Winthrop University, Rock Hill; sister-in-law, Esther (Mrs. Henry Westbrook Finlayson Sr.); three nieces and two nephews of Gadsden, AL, where her brother practiced law.

Memorials may be made to Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Resident Assistance Fund, One Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169, or Washington Street United Methodist Church, 1830 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012

Geraldine May Nitsky Hamblen

Geraldine May Nitsky Hamblen, 75, died Dec. 29, 2011.

A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m., Jan. 7, at Newcomer Cannon Funeral Home Chapel, Albany, N.Y. Mrs. Hamblen was born July 6, 1936, in Niverville, N.Y., a daughter of the late John Peter and Dorothy Sanford Nitsky. She received her BA degree in nursing, and was a retired register nurse, having worked in nursing homes and the Veterans Administration Hospital. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Winston Hamblen, and by a brother.

Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Gary Hamblen of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Lorraine Doreste Orsini of Schenectady, N.Y., Sheila Anne (Michael) Kopchick of Cheraw, Geraldine Marie Relyea of Naugatuck, Conn.; grandchildren, Thomas Orsini, Anne McCarthy, Mark Orsini, Kelsey Hunter, Michelle Tafur, Kayla Relyea, and Joseph Relyea; great grandson, Michael Kopchick, III; four brothers and three sisters.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Hamblen family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012

Charles “Sonny” Donald Rollings

PAGELAND — Charles “Sonny” Donald Rollings, 75, died Dec. 28, 2011, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Chesterfield County. A graveside service was held Dec. 30 at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Rollings was the son of the late James Cleveland and Mary Lee Price Rollings, also predeceased by son, Donnie Rollings.

Rollings and his wife own and operate the Watermelon Patch in Pageland.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Rollings of Pageland; daughters, Crystal Plyler (David) of Lancaster, Robin Stoops (Brian) of Hartsville; brother, James Curtis Rollings of Pageland; sisters, Clara Hayes (Boyd) of Pageland, Shelby Gainey of Pageland, Lucreia Rollins of Pageland, Kay Anderson (Mitchell) of Pageland; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Memorials have been requested for Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Sutton-Baumgarten Funeral Home of Pageland is serving the Rollings family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012.

Henry Tkacs

MCFARLAN, N.C. — Henry Tkacs, died Dec. 27, at his home.

Funeral services were held Dec.29 at Kiser Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Dec. 29. Burial with military honors was held at noon, Dec. 30, in the Florence National Cemetery on National Cemetery Road in Florence, S.C.

Henry Tkacs, also known as “Big Hen”, Hank, Frank, and “Far-Far” by his grandchildren, was one of seven children born to John and Anna Tkacs in Perth Amboy, N.J. While still a teenager, he joined the Marine Corps and was sent overseas to fight in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. During that time he made four combat assault landings in Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. After the war, Henry worked as a lineman, steel worker, and finally settled into a job that would last 35 years working for Chevron Oil Company. Retiring in the mid 1980’s, Henry began to pursue another exciting chapter of his life by traveling extensively, living in Sweden, Denmark, and the Florida Keys. In the early 1990s he settled to ‘the farm’ in McFarlan, N.C. to make his permanent home.

Henry had many memorable qualities. The greatest was his sense of humor, and always making his daughters- in-law feel like they were great cooks, no matter what. His love of sports and Formula 1 racing were his passions. He actually loved auto racing so much that he named all six of his children after race car drivers. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Tkacs; and sisters, Marie Flynn, Elizabeth Seeman, and Catherine Youngberg; brothers-in-law, William Seeman, Arther Youngberg, John Flynn, and Warren Dickson.

Surviving are his daughter, Saundra Lee (Barry) Stebbing of McFarlan; sons, Randy Wayne (Karin) Tkacs of Palm Bay, Scott Jeffery Tkacs of Islmorada, FL, Lance Farley (Kim) Tkacs of Randolph, NJ, Dane Sterling (Kelly) Tkacs of Sumter, SC, Clark James (Tina) Tkacs of Hillsborough, NJ; grandchildren, Amanda Tkacs, Martin Tkacs, Ashley Tkacs, Jessica Tkacs, Valerie Tkacs, Erik Tkacs, Victoria Tkacs, Monica Tkacs, Gabriella Tkacs; a brother, George Tkacs of Red Bank, NJ; sisters, Teresa Dixon of Peabody, MA and Anna Bayer of Trenton, NJ.

Memorials to: Community Home Care & Hospice, 1016 Fayetteville Rd, #A, Rockingham, NC 28379.

Kiser Funeral Home is serving the Tkacs family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012

John W. Crapps, Jr.

JEFFERSON — John W. Crapps, Jr., 36, died Dec. 28, 2011 at his home.

A memorial service was held Jan. 2, at 2 p.m., at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. The family held visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Crapps was born Aug. 2, 1975, in Monroe, N.C., a son of Brenda Pauline Jordan and the late John William Crapps. He was a carpenter. John loved playing with his children, fishing, and traveling. In addition to his father, John was also preceded in death by a stepsister, Sandy Crapps.

Surviving are his wife, Tonya Dawn Summers Crapps of Clinton; daughters, Molly, Chloe, and Ruby Crapps of the home; mother, Brenda Pauline Jordan of Mt. Croghan; stepbrothers: James Gulledge III of Dillon and Troy Crapps of Clinton; stepsisters, Dale Hanks and Renee Crapps of Clinton; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709, or Relay for Life, c/o Kathy Treadaway, 275 Forest Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Crapps Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012

Hope Roscoe Melton

KERSHAW — Hope Roscoe Melton, 30, died Dec. 26, 2011.

Funeral services were held Dec. 30, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Chesterfield with burial following in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Croghan. The family held visitation on Dec. 29 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, S.C.

Mrs. Melton was born Dec. 4, 1981, in Cheraw, a daughter of William Roger and Elizabeth Rae Hodge Roscoe. She was an honor graduate of Chesterfield High School Class of 2000, where she was a member of the Beta Club, Vocational Honor Society, health occupational class, and chorus. Hope was the manager of T & T Country Store located in McBee. She attended Lancaster Church of God, where she taught children’s church. Hope was an avid home decorator, enjoyed walking and shopping, and was learning to be a “cowgirl.” Her favorite color was pink. She was a true people person and shared her “sweet smile” with everyone.

Melton was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Oscar Roscoe.

Surviving are her husband, Gary Lee Melton of the home; parents, Roger and Elizabeth Hodge Roscoe of Chesterfield; sister, Chanda R. (Rev. Juan) Garces of Lancaster; nephew, Christian James “C.J.” Garces; niece, Christina Nichole Graces; paternal grandmother, Loretta P. Roscoe of Ruby; maternal grandparents, Asia Ray and Margie Rae C. Hodge of Ruby; father and mother-in-law, Frankie Joe and Patsy Eason Melton of Kershaw; grandmother-in-law, Inez Usher Melton of Kershaw; brother-in-law, Rev. Frankie J. (Amy) Melton, Jr. of Health Springs; sister-in-law, Amy Melton of Kershaw; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Melton family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 05, 2012.

Alexander “Chris” Mack

CHERAW — Alexander “Chris” Mack, 73, died Dec. 29, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services were held Jan. 3 at Flemming Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Deborah Waddell officiating. Burial followed in Foundry Hill Cemetery, Cheraw.

Mr. Alexander “Chris” Mack, was born May 24, 1938, in Cheraw, S.C., to the late Annie Mack Grady and Ernest Gillespie.

Chris was reared in Cheraw and as a youth attended Robert Small School. He was employed at Thomas’s Antique Store for several years. Chris was a member of Robinson A.M.E. Zion Church, Cheraw. Chris loved being around his friends.

He is survived by: his caregiver, Geraldine Young, Cheraw; two sisters, Maggie Grady, Amityville, N.Y., and Marie Robinson, Hempstead, N.Y.; caregiver, Lorraine Bridges, Cheraw, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Chris was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Grady and Wesley Grady.

Flemming Funeral Home is serving the Mack family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Andrew Ashton Freeman

CHERAW — Andrew Ashton “Doodle” Freeman, 72, of Cheraw died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 8, 2012, at the Chapel of Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. Internment followed in the Freeman Family Cemetery.

“Doodle,” as he was affectingly known to his family and friends, was born in Darlington County and raised in Society Hill. He married Shirley Moree on Aug. 15, 1964, and they recently celebrated their 47^th anniversary. He served his country in the United Sates Army and earned an honorable discharge. Doodle worked hard all his life. He worked for Galey and Lord in Society Hill and later retired from Crown, Cork, and Seal in Cheraw. Following his retirement, Doodle went to work for his brother-in-law, Henry Moree, and together they made Moree’s Sporting Preserve one of the finest hunting facilities in the Southeast. Due to his failing health, Doodle retired from Moree’s two years ago and would spend his final years piddling around the house and playing cards, while enjoying the closeness of his family, his beloved dog Petie and his bird Fred.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Moree Freeman of Cheraw; his son, Andrew Ashton “Andy” Freeman Jr. (Angela) of Cheraw; his daughter, Karen “Nucie” Register (Ronnie) of Cheraw; his sister, Nina Smith of Covington, Ga.; his grandchildren, Zackary Register, Meghan Register, Andrew Ashton “Drew” Freeman III, Emeli Freeman, Amber Freeman and Ravin Harris (Chris); his brothers-in-law, Joe Moree and Henry Moree; his adopted sister, Sparkle Shoemake (Carroll) of Cheraw; and his loving dog, Petie; and his bird, Fred.; great-grandchildren Cody Staub, Breanna Register and Angie Harris; his mother-in-law, Eloise Oakley Moree Keith Hicks of Society Hill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home is serving the Freeman Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Brenda Hubbard Furr

FLORENCE — Brenda Hubbard Furr, 66, died Jan. 1, 2012, at home.

Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at Cheraw First Methodist Church with burial following in the McCall Cemetery, Bennettsville.

Ms. Furr was born Aug. 9, 1945, the daughter of June Cottingham and the late 2nd Lt. John Calhoun Hubbard Jr. Ms. Furr earned her undergraduate degree from Converse College and her master’s degree from Francis Marion University. After graduating from Converse, she owned and operated Blenheim Bottling Works which she had inherited from her father. Brenda, a breast cancer survivor, was a devoted science teacher at Sneed Middle School in Florence. She also taught at All Saints Episcopal Day School prior to joining the staff at Sneed. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and also her stepfather, George Truett Hucks, who she called her “Big Sugar.”

Brenda is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey (Sarra) Furr of Cheraw and Gregory Furr of Japan; a much loved grandson, George Coker Furr of Cheraw who was the “light of her life”; her mother, June Hucks of Florence; two sisters, Cathy (Steve) Kitterman of Florence and Kimberly Hucks of Greenville; and a niece, Lindsey Kitterman and nephew, Stephen (Allison) Kitterman of Greenville.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Florence, SC 29503, or the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469.

Kiser Funeral home of Cheraw is serving the Furr Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

James Edward Douglas

SOCIETY HILL — James Edward Douglas, 84, died Jan. 3, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at Bethesda Baptist Church in Society Hill with the Reverend Timothy Bethea presiding. Burial followed in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Society Hill.

Mr. Douglas was the son of the late Allen and Millie King Douglas. James received his education in the Chesterfield County public school system. Mr. Douglas accepted Christ and became a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. James was married to the late Beulah Mae James Douglas. This union was blessed with 11 children. James was the owner of Douglas Logging Company. He operated his business until his health began to decline.

He leaves to cherish fond memories: his children, Christine Douglas, of the home, Evonne Douglas, Lena (Nathan) Lowe, Jr., Angela (James) McMillon, Tanya Williams, Mitchell (Denise) Douglas, Wallace (Linda) Douglas, all of Society Hill, S.C.; Truman Douglas, Florence, S.C., Catherine (Arthur) Thomas, Winston Salem, NC, Rudell Canady, Waterbury, Conn., and Evelyn (Tony) Singletary, Society Hill; three brothers, Edward (Jolene) Douglas, Columbus, Ohio, Ernest (Bessie) Douglas, Waterbury, and Allen “June” (Catherine) Douglas, Whiteville, N.C.; two sisters-inlaw, Beatrice Douglas, Waterbury, and Ollie Bell James, New Haven, Conn.; a brother-in-law, William Green, New York City, N.Y.; a special nephew, Herbert Walls; three special nieces, Bernice Kinney, Patricia Squire and Beulah Rauch; 51 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family would like to acknowledge the Fowler family, Diane Hodges, Mary Harris, Lloyd Coleman, James McMillon Jr.; a special cousin, Johnny Douglas and a very special great niece, Belinda “Tee” Squire. Flemming Funeral Home is serving the Douglas family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Ida Singleton Funderburk

CHERAW — Ida Singleton Funderburk, 86, died of natural causes Saturday Dec. 31, 2011, at the Chesterfield Convalescent Center in Cheraw, S.C.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Grace Temple Fellowship Church in Wallace, S.C. Burial followed at Foundry Hill Cemetery in Cheraw.

Mrs. Funderburk was born on Oct. 20, 1925, to the late Admire and Ellen Little Singleton in Wallace. She was educated in the public schools of Cheraw, graduating second in her class from Coulter Academy in 1946. She also attended Allen University in Columbia, S.C., and pursued a lifelong love of learning when she earned a Certificate of Home Health Care from Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College in Cheraw. Ida married George Funderburk Sr. on May 23, 1946, and was blessed with five children. Her faith in Christ was a major pillar in her life. Ida joined Bethel United Methodist Church at an early age and later became a member of Wesley United Methodist Church as an adult. In June 2006 she joined Grace Temple Fellowship Church. She took an active role in many church clubs, organizations, offices and choirs.

Mrs. Funderburk was preceded in death by her husband, a son Infant George Jr., and three sisters; Infant Laura Mae Singleton, Hattie S. Williams and Ruth S. Ratliff.

Mrs. Funderburk is survived by four daughters; Janet Roots (Robert), Ellen Gainey, Roxie Ann Funderburk, all of Cheraw, and Sandra Smith (Marcus) of Rockingham, N.C.; three grandchildren; Tonya Rhett (Ronald), Monica Sims (Shawn), and William Gainey; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Morris Funeral Cottage Inc. is serving the Funderburk family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Damon Irby Wright

AIKEN — Damon Irby Wright passed away on Jan. 7, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. at Aiken First Baptist Church. A private interment was held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, S.C.

Irby was born on Oct. 2, 1939, in Cheraw, son of William Troy Wright and Pauline Little Wright. The family moved to Camden where Irby graduated from high school. He attended Clemson University where he was very active in the Tiger band program, becoming student director as a senior.

He revived a dance band, the Blue Aiken. Over the years, Irby continued to enjoy playing in community bands, including the one in Aiken.

On Aug. 14, 1960, he married Jane Hungerpiller of Edgefield. Following his graduation with a degree in industrial management and an ROTC commission, Irby and his family spent three years in Pirmasens, West Germany, where he was an air defense artillery battery commander. Returning to the states, he accepted a position with Blue Bell, Inc., a company best known for manufacturing Wrangler jeans. He managed manufacturing plants in Greensboro, N.C., Tupelo, Miss., Hendersonville, Tenn., and notably Falkirk, Scotland. Resigning from Blue Bell in 1976, he joined the Charles Gilbert consulting firm as a consultant in the sewn products industry. He worked in plants and distribution centers in the U.S. and abroad.

A life-long Baptist, Irby was active in congregations wherever he lived. He was ordained a deacon at Emerywood Baptist Church in High Point, N.C., where he also taught youth and adult Sunday school classes. When he and his family moved to Aiken after 24 years in North Carolina, they left behind many friends. He was delighted to make many new friends in Aiken who have become very dear to him.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jane; daughter, Christine (Dan) Wright Herrin and children, Lucy and Jake; son Damon Irby (Traci) Wright, Jr. and children Emily, John Damon, and Katie. He has a surviving brother, William Troy Wright, Jr., and five nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Aiken First Baptist Church, 120 Chesterfield St., Aiken, SC 29801, or Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 3157, Aiken, SC 29802.

Shellhouse Funeral Home of Aiken is serving the Wright family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Louise Brigman Sellers

RUBY — Louise Brigman Sellers, 86, died Jan. 3, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 6, at Hopewell Baptist Church, Chesterfield. Internment followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Sellers was born May 30, 1925, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late James Oscar “Jimmy” and Margaret Emma Jones Brigman. Louise was employed for more than 25 years by the Chesterfield Marlboro County Economic Opportunity Council, where she served as Chief Financial Officer. She was a long-time active and faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, WMU member, choir member, and in many other capacities throughout the years. Louise loved her church and her church family.

In addition to her parents, Louise was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon D. Sellers, and by her six brothers and five sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry D. (Carolyn) Sellers of Charlotte, N.C., Michael B. (Delores) Sellers; grandchildren, Paxton and Alex Sellers of Gainesville, Fla., Justin Sellers of Charlotte, N.C.; also a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 15066 Hwy. 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709, or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Sellers family Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Jennie Ingram Merriman

CHESTERFIELD — Jennie Ingram Merriman, 86 died Jan. 3, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Chesterfield with the Reverend R.E. Blount presiding. Burial followed in Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Chesterfield. Mrs. Jennie Ingram Merriman was born on July 5, 1925, to the late Carl and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leak Ingram.

Jennie was married to the late John Ellis Merriman for sixty plus years.

Jennie held a variety of jobs during her lifetime. However, her favorite place of employment was working for the Watson family and Chesterfield Manufacturing. Jennie joined Salem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where she worked faithfully until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her children; Ellis Jr., Wardell, Kenny, John Roberts, William, Shirley Jean and Kinson; a sister, Margie Sloan; three brothers, Wilbert Ingram, Carl Ingram Jr. and Levoid Ingram.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mary McCoy, Chesterfield, S.C.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Funderburk, Baltimore, Md., and Juanita Burr, Chesterfield; four brothers, Bobby (Mary Lou) Ingram, Cheraw, S.C., Joel (Loraine) Ingram, Elgin, S.C., James (Mable) Ingram, Cheraw, S.C., and Larry (Eldora) Ingram, Chester, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Rhoda Ingram, Greensboro, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home is serving the Merriman Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page 5A, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Jennie Steen

2012. CROGHAN — Jennie Gainey Steen, 70, died Jan. 8, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service in the chapel.

Mrs. Steen was born July 17, 1941, in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Nezzie Gainey Gibson. She was a retired seamstress with Whispering Pines Sportswear. Jennie was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, Jennie was also preceded in death by her sister Verdie Deese.

Surviving are her husband, Olin D. Steen of the home; one son Danny (Karen) Steen of Mt. Croghan; one daughter Millie (Charles) Sullivan of Jefferson; one grandson, Michael Doster.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Steen family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.

Marian Perdue

PATRICK — Marian Jane Griggs Perdue, 79, died Jan. 9, 2012.

A graveside service was held at Patrick Cemetery on Jan. 12. Visitation was Jan. 11 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Ms. Perdue was born Jan. 21, 1932, in Patrick. A daughter of the late Arnold Clark “A.C.” and Unita Pankey Griggs. She retired as owner and operator of Perdue Groceries. Marian Jane enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Perdue, a brother, Lawrence King, and a sister, Frances Bice.

Surviving are companion, Junior R. Gleich of the home; two sons, Doug Perdue of Surfside Beach, and Wendell Perdue of Patrick; brother, Bud Griggs of Patrick; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Perdue Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.

Barney McLain

CHESTERFIELD — Barney Gilbert McLain, 81, died Jan. 12, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 14, 2012, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the St. John Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, with Military Honors. The family held visitation on Jan. 13 at the funeral home.

Mr. McLain was born Oct. 2, 1930, in Patrick, a son of the late Drew Oscar and Rosa Lee Boan McLain. He was a retired timber dealer and was a funeral assistant with the Miller-Rivers Funeral Home and the Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home for more than 30 years. Mr. McLain was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the American Legion Post 74. He was a member of the Chesterfield Masonic Lodge # 220, and was a board member with the Chesterfield County Council on Aging, where he had served for more than 20 years. Gilbert was a faithful member of Chesterfield Baptist Church for more than 61 years, where he served as deacon for many years, was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and served in various other offices in the church. He was an avid fisherman and a friend to all. In addition to his parents, Gilbert was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Bruce Rogers.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Ruth Wright McLain of the home; son, Thomas Richard “Tommy” (Judy) McLain of Desderhan, La.; daughter, Katherine McLain “Kathy” Rogers of Chesterfield; two grandsons, Paul Rogers of Monroe, and Richie McLain of Baton Rouge, La.; brother, John Russell (Suellyn) McLain of Patrick; sister, Novella (Rev. Ralph) Jacobs of Chesterfield; also a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the McLain family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.

Richard Williams

ABERDEEN — Richard Thomas Williams, 66, died Jan. 11, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at the VFW in Southern Pines, N.C., with Jimmy Carpenter officiating, and military honors. The family received friends immediately following the services.

Mr. Williams was born on Oct. 19, 1945, in Cheraw, to Annie Mae Bullard and Claude Washington Williams. He was a member of the United States Army for two years and a proud Vietnam veteran. Mr. Williams was a Law Enforcement Officer for 24 years for both the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the Southern Pines Police Department. He was an active member of the VFW Post #7318 Southern Pines.

Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Beverly Jones Williams; two daughters, Ashely Williams Wood of Carthage and Cari Williams of Pinebluff; two sons, Adam David Ritter of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Riley Joe Kimball of Cushing, Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren; a large, loving family and a host of friends.

Memorials may be made to the Bill Cole Scholarship Fund c/o VFW Post #7318 – 615 South Page Street Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, of Vass served the Williams family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.

Ethelrine Jacobs English

WALLACE — Ethelrine Jacobs English, 88, died Jan. 20, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Jan. 22 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. English was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Marlboro County, a daughter of the late Charlie Preston and Inez Driggers Jacobs. She was a retired employee of Cheraw Yarn Mills. Mrs. English was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Ethelrine enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband David L. English, two sons, John E. Taylor Jr. and Charles W. Taylor, and by two sisters, Annie Bell Jacobs and Esther J. Quick.

Surviving are two sons, Timothy (Kay) English of Wallace, and Kenneth (Shirley) Taylor of Peachland, N.C.; Daughter-in-law, Eunice Taylor of Blenheim; one Brother Arte (Betty) Jacobs of Wallace; two Sisters, Frances Hinson and Margaret (Albert) Pierce both of Wallace; also 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren; special caregivers; hospice staff, Kaydra McCoy and Sharon Coachman and also Debbie Jacobs and Cathey McLain.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the English family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Rosemary McPeek Reihl

CHERAW — Rosemary McPeek Reihl, 80, died Jan. 18, 2012.

Funeral services were Jan. 23, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Cheraw. Burial followed in the Old St. David’s Cemetery.

Mrs. Reihl was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Easton, Pa., a daughter of the late Owen Floyd and Frances Volkert McPeek. She was a retired cafeteria worker with ARA Food Services.

Rosemary attended the St. Joseph’s Church & School in Easton as a child, and was of the Catholic faith all her life. Mrs. Reihl enjoyed watching old movies, eating coconut cake, listening to James Dean, and dancing (which she considered exercise). Rosie enjoyed most spending time with her family and was affectionately known to her grandkids as “Nanny.”

Surviving are two sons Richard Scott Reihl, and Russ Edward (Stacy Byrd) Reihl both of Cheraw; three grandchildren Owen Reihl, Gracyn Reihl, and Luke Tarleton.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Reihl family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Mary Gainey Gulledge

RUBY — Mary Gainey Gulledge, 83, died Jan. 20, 2012.

A graveside service was held Jan. 22 at Ruby Cemetery. Visitation followed at Ruby Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Mrs. Gulledge was born July 7, 1928, in Ruby, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Hattie Atkinson Gainey. She was a graduate of Ruby High School and a homemaker. Mrs. Gulledge was a member of Ruby Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed cooking and reading. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James P. “Jimmie” Gulledge; two grandchildren, Rikki Marie Gulledge and Nathan Garrett; three brothers, James, J.C., and Willie Gainey; and by two sisters, Helen Boan and Dorothy Curtis.

Surviving are two sons, Tommy (Mary) Gulledge, and Glenn (Barbara) Gulledge both of Cheraw; three grandsons, Phillip Gulledge of San Clemente, Calif., Austin (Jena) Owen, and Dylan Owen both of Cheraw; one brother, Heyward (Genelia) Gainey of Sunset Beach, N.C.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Chesterfield Convalescent Center and the staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County for the loving care shown to their mother.

Memorials may be made to Ruby Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5, Ruby, SC 29741; Ruby Cemetery Association, c/o Johnnie Oliver, P.O. Box 3, Ruby, S.C.; or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC

Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Barbara Ann Merriman Wilks

CHESTERFIELD — Barbara Ann Merriman Wilks,

68, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 20 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation was prior to the service.

Mrs. Wilks was born Aug. 23, 1943, in Chesterfield. A daughter of the late Horace Lee “Buck” Merriman and Dorothy Sellers Gaskins. She was a retired employee of Walmart and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Barbara Ann enjoyed reading and loved her cats, especially “Garfield.” In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Tony Merriman; and by her step-father, Fred E. Gaskins; and grandmother, Beulah Parker.

Survivors are her husband, Robert Jay “Bob” Wilks of the home; three brothers Ronnie L. (Debbie) Merriman of Cheraw, Freddie E. (Helen) Gaskins Of North, S.C., and Bennie Blease Gaskins of Cheraw; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Wilks family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Jessie Wade Melton

CHERAW — Jessie Wade Melton, 83, died Jan. 22, 2012.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan 25, at at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was Jan 24 at the funeral home.

Mr. Melton was born April 15, 1928, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Lonnie and Lela Wallace Melton. He was a former manager of the Phillip’s 66 station in Cheraw and was a retired employee of Klopman Mills. Mr. Melton was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Jessie enjoyed fishing, music, and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Williams Melton; daughter, Mary Melton Davis; son, Jessie Evans Melton; a grandson, Christopher Evans Davis; and by three brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are one son, Jackie (Sherry) Melton ofCheraw; five grandsons, Jack Melton, Jacob (Alison) Melton, Drake (Leslie) Melton, Leon “Junior” Davis Jr., and Shawn Davis; seven great grandchildren, Lily Melton, Hailee Melton, Josie Melton, Baylee Melton, Mary Melton, Journey Davis, and Clayton Melton.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Melton family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Marie Fellenz Buckley

NORCROSS, Ga. — Marie Fellenz Buckley, 81, died Jan. 22,2012.

Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 27, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a rosary and funeral Mass at Saint Peter Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m., ending with a graveside ceremony at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Buckley was born April 6, 1930, in Jackson Heights, N.Y., the daughter of Conrad and Pauline Fellenz. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and teacher, was a graduate of Saint Elizabeth College where she was a home economics major. She was married in 1952 to Michael P. Buckley. Together they moved to Cheraw in 1965 where they continued raising their family. An active member of Saint Peter Catholic Church, Marie helped organize many of the famous spaghetti dinners as well as taught in the school until its closing.

In her later years, as her health failed her, Marie moved to Georgia to live with family. She was a member of Saint Benedict Catholic Church where she enjoyed many fellowship opportunities. She weekly attended and loved Happy Hearts Club, a senior program at Peachtree Corners Baptist every Monday. Known for her smile and “beautiful hair” she will be missed by many.

In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael P. Buckley, and her brother Thomas Fellenz.

Surviving are her six children, Michael (Su) Buckley of Hatfield, Pa., William Buckley, of Rockledge, Fla., Shayne (Mike) Buckley Brannon, of Charlotte, N.C., Suzanne (Glenn) Buckley McGuffin, of Norcross, Ga. , John Buckley, of Charlotte, N.C. and Thomas Buckley of Columbia, S.C.; ten grandchildren, Erin (Josh) Brannon Vassallo, Michael Brannon, Jim Brannon, Jacob Brannon, Annie Brannon, David Buckley, Breanna Buckley, Kelly McGuffin, Caitlin McGuffin, and Paul McGuffin; one great-grandchild, Thomas Vassallo.

Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw is serving the Buckley family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Ralph Love

CHERAW — Ralph Love, 54, died Jan. 16, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 21, at Drucilla AME Zion Church in Chesterfield with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mr. Love was born July 31, 1958, in Chesterfield, a son to the late Leaonard and Cora Lee Jefferson Love. He was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He was employed by the Shed Restaurant in Cheraw.

Surviving are his ex-wife, Sandra B. McQueen Love of Cheraw; one son, Kelvin McManus of Cheraw; two grandchildren; four brothers, James (Waynetta) Jefferson, Johnnie Ray (Deborah) Jefferson, Ronnie Love, Randal (Amy) Love; three sisters, Lee Ann (Thalmic) Tisdale, Nancy Lee (Morris) Adams, all of Charlotte, and Cora Love of Alexandria, Virginia; also numerous other relatives.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Love family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A; Thursday, January 26, 2012.

Patricia A. Melton

CHERAW — Patricia A. Melton, 62, died Jan. 5, 2012.

A funeral service was Jan. 7 at Kiser Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held Jan. 6 at Kiser Funeral Home.

Born in Wallace, S.C., she was the daughter of Virginia Clark of Cheraw and the late James Clark. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and reading.

Surviving are her mother, Virginia Clark; two sons, Ray (JoAnne) Melton, Edward (Crystal) Melton; one daughter, Wendy (Greg) Walters all of Cheraw; grandchildren Blaine Walters, Leigh-Ann Walters, Aaron Roscoe, Cody Melton, Kayli Melton, Nichlos Melton, great grandchildren, Aiden Walters and Mary Roscoe. She was preceded in death by her father and brothers, James Larry Clark and George Steven Clark.

Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw served the Melton family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 6A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Ellen Wilkes

CHERAW — Ellen Wilkes , 84, died Jan. 28, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 30, at the New Life Assembly in Dillon, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation was held Jan. 29, at Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon.

Born in Dec. 8, 1927, in Marion, she was the daughter of the late McKever Rouse and Etta Sports Rouse. She was a member of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church, and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her children, Beverly (Ralph) Ruffner of Latta, Mitchell (Donna) Wilkes of Cheraw, Lisa (Mark) Vaillancourt of Latta; sister, Louise Sports of Dillon; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wilkes; and her son, Bobby Wilkes.

Cooper Funeral Home of Dillon served the Wilkes family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 6A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Dorothy Mae Melton

CHERAW — Dorothy Mae Melton, 71, died Jan. 15, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at Grooms Funeral Home, with burial following at Galilee Church Cemetery, McFarlan, N.C.

Melton was born Sept. 18, 1941, to the late Biefie Watts and Turman Sellers. Dorothy was educated in the Chesterfield County Schools, and was married to the late William Melton.

Melton was preceded in death by her husband William Melton, a brother Donald Sellers, and a sister Lucille Watts.

Surviving are one daughter, Ruby Ellis of Landis, N.C.; two grandsons, Gregory Ellis of Boone, N.C., and Justin Ellis of Norwich, Conn.; two sisters, Louvienna Watts and Sarah Frances Watson both of Chesterfield; three brothers, John Frank (Willie Mae) Watts and William (Dorothy) Watts both of Chesterfield; Freddie Watts of Va.; four great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Grooms Funeral Home served the Melton family. .Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 6A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Hadrian Mo’Nae Woodard

JEFFERSON — Hadrian Mo’Nae Woodard, beloved daughter of Hazel and Crystal Chambers Woodard was born on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C.. She departed this life and enter into eternal rest shortly thereafter on Jan. 21.

Funeral services were held Jan. 26, 2012, at New Life Outreaching for Jesus Ministries in Jefferson, with burial following in the Burial Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Pageland.

Hadrian leaves to cherish her memory: loving parents, Hazel and Crystal Chambers Woodard, Charlotte; a sister, Iyonna Woodard, Charlotte; three brothers, Da´Quarius Woodard, Tamarcus Woodard and Hazel Woodard, Jr. all of Charlotte; grandparents, Rev. Dreamer Chambers, Jefferson, S.C.; Rev. Andrew (Karen) Chambers, Wadesboro, N.C.; Rosie (Ronnie), Woodard, Charlotte; five aunts, eight uncles; and a

host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Hazel Faulkner; great grandparents, Oscar and Nellie Moore, James Andrew Phillips, Christine Chambers, Lawrence and Carrie Blair, Henry Faulkner and Ann Staten.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Woodard family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 6A, Thursday, February 2, 2012

Cassie Bell McLain

CHERAW — Cassie Bell McLain, 84, died Jan. 20, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Pee Dee Union Baptist Church, with burial following in Foundry Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Cassie Bell McLain was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Anson County, a daughter of the late John Deberry Sr. and Gladys Johnson Deberry. Cassie was a member of Pee Dee Union Baptist Church for many years and served faithfully on the Deaconess Board and Usher Board. Later in life, she attended Mount Mary Baptist Church, Chesterfield, S.C. Cassie was also a member of OES Venus Chapter #51.

McLain was preceded in death by her husband James Allen McLain Sr.; one son, James Allen McLain Jr.; six brothers, Rembert, Sylvester, Garfield, Robert L., John and Wendell Deberry; two sisters, Sarah J. Frazier and Rosa L. Deberry; four sisters-in-law, and a brother-inlaw.

Surviving are two sons, Randolph (Camelia) McLain, of Columbia, and Leverne (Joyce) McLain, of Cheraw; a sister, Cherry F. Spears, Atlanta, Ga.; two sistersin- law, Katie M. McLain, Baltimore, Md., and Betty Deberry, Morven, N.C.; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; two nephews, Marvin McLain and Julius Frasier, reared in the home; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home served the McLain Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Donald H. Smith

CHERAW — Donald H. Smith, 84, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012.

A graveside service was held Jan. 19 at Old Saint David’s Cemetery, Cheraw, S.C.

Born in Cheraw, he was a son of the late Calvin Howard and Lottie McDonald Smith. He was the widower of Mary Smith to whom he had been married for 50+ years. Smith was a football player in high school and was an avid sports fan. He attended Presbyterian College. Smith was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. He also was a member of Cheraw First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Frances (Jim) Goodwin of Pendleton, S.C., brother-in-law, Bobby Spears of Cheraw, a niece, Susan (Marcus) Hudson and her children of Annapolis, Md., special friends, Betty D. Hurst and Shelia Huggins both of Cheraw.

Smith was preceded in death by his parents and wife listed above, also, a brother, Howard Smith, and a sister, Carolyn Spears.

Kiser Funeral Home served the Smith family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Elise Michelle Jordan-Calhoun

Elise Michelle Jordan-Calhoun passed away suddenly on Jan. 28, 2012, at her home in Columbus, Ga.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home at 2 p.m., prior to a 3 p.m. service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church in Pageland.

Elise was born in Syracuse, N.Y., to Susan Washburn and Kenneth Lee Jordan and attended public schools in Baldwinsville, N.Y. She then graduated first in her class in medical billing at Boces Trade School in New York. Prior to moving to Georgia, she worked as a medical biller in New York. On Jan. 28, 2011, Elise married Staff Sergeant Eden Henry Calhoun of the U.S. Army. They lived at Fort Benning, Ga., with her beloved cats, Cookie and Chestnut.

She was predeceased by her grandfather, Otis Lee Jordan, of Pageland, her aunt, Betty Ann Jordan Knisley, and her grandmother, Charlotte Washburn, of Rome, N.Y.

In addition to her husband and parents, Elise issurvived by her grandmother, Leila Mae Jordan, of Pageland, her maternal grandparents, Virgil (Marilyn) Washburn and her aunt, Wendy (Todd) Bowers, of Rome, N.Y., extended family and a host of friends. The family requests memorials be made to Pleasant Plain Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3795 Pleasant Plain Road, Kershaw, S.C., 29067 or a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Hazel Deyo Culpeper Byrd

Hazel Deyo Culpeper Byrd, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Patrick. Rev. Dr. Phil Thrailkill will officiate with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

The family received friends on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Byrd, widow of Francis P. Byrd, was born in Darlington County. She was the third child of the late Walter Lee Culpeper and Tedie Estelle Gainey Culpeper.

Mrs. Byrd was devoted to her husband and family; she came from a close-knit family and embraced her husband’s family as her own. She was nurturing and loved babies and little kids. She was very smart, good at math, read a daily newspaper and kept up with current events. She was known by all as a hard worker who raised seven children, one of whom was disabled; annually planted a large vegetable garden and canned or froze food for the family; sewed many items of clothing for her family; cared for her elderly mother-in-law; and worked in the fields on the farm.

She was an exceptional cook, famous for her biscuits and chocolate cake. Family and friends knew there was always a chair for them at her table.

She grew up in the Pond Hollow area and graduated from Hartsville High School in 1942. She was married Dec. 12, 1942, and moved to the Harris Creek area. She worked side-by-side with her husband establishing a tobacco farm and retired after more than 20 years as a cashier at the Winn-Dixie in Cheraw.

She was active in her church and community. A member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for 65 years, she served as a Sunday School teacher and leader of the Girls Auxiliary. She lived near Society Hill and provided the land for the Harris Creek Fire Department.

Her pride, her joy, and her heart were her family.

Surviving are children Vivian Byrd (Darrell Chambers), Stanley and friend Mary, Lee Odell (Annette), Sharon Lauretti (Mo Cayer), Karen (David) Mitchell, Orinda (Richard) Christoph; sisters Glenda (Lester) Blount and Betty (John L. “Buck”) Wallace; sister-in-laws Mary Kelly Culpeper, Maxine Howard Culpeper and Roy Rothman; grandchildren Christopher Lee Byrd, Jonathan (Heather) Schwartz, Michael (Pui Yu) Schwartz, Brian Mitchell, Matthew (Dannielle) Byrd, Brad Lauretti, George (Cindy) Christoph, Jessica Lauretti, Erica Christoph (Brian) Hanson; and Crystel Leigh Byrd; great-grandchildren Brendan, Jonah, Thomas, Ryan, Aaron, Madison, Sara, Caleb, Emma, Leslie Belle, Abigail, and Max; numerous nieces and nephews.

Hazel was predeceased by her husband; her parents; daughter Sandra Merle; brothers Stuart, William and Charles (“Ben”); sister Audrey Rothman; and grandson Sam; paternal grandparents James and Bettie Culpeper and maternal grandparents E.V. and Margretann Gainey.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Society Hill Library, Kalmia Gardens, or an organization of your choice.

Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Travit “Doby” Funderburk

PAGELAND — Travit “Doby” Funderburk, 57, died Jan. 24, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at Flint Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Pageland with burial following in the church cemetery.

Funderburk was born on Dec. 13, 1955, in Chesterfield County, to Annie Mae Bridges Funderburk and the late Boyce Funderburk. Travit accepted Christ at an early age and joined Flint Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Pageland. He received his education though the Chesterfield County public school system, and was employed by U.A. Funderburk as a carpet layer for more than 30 years.

Funderburk was preceded in death by a son, Travit Eugene Robinson.

Surviving are a daughter, Monica Robinson, of Charlotte, N.C.; mother, Annie Mae Funderburk, of Pageland; seven brothers, Harold (Debra) Funderburk, of Raleigh, N.C., Boyce (Shelia) Funderburk, of Wingate, N.C., Charles Funderburk of Monroe, N.C., Linwood Funderburk and Paul (Leanette) Funderburk of Pageland, Tony (Shelia) Funderburk of Wadesboro, and Michael (Jacqueline) Funderburk of Jefferson; six sisters, Brenda Strain of Dunn, N.C., Mary Medlin and Jeran Miller of Pageland, Evelyn (Larry) Carelock and Martha Carelock, Monroe, and Carolyn (Jewel) Brewer, Polkton, N.C.; six grandchildren; a daughterin- law, Rachel Robinson; two special cousins, U.A. Funderburk and Belvin Funderburk; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Funderburk family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Joseph Chemaine McFarlin

CHESTERFIELD — Joseph Chemaine McFarlin, 38, died Jan.20, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 29 at Drucilla A.M.E. Zion Church in Chesterfield. McFarlin was born June 13, 1974, in Cheraw to the late James Junior McFarlin and the late Mary Sandra Robinson McFarlin. He attended Chesterfield High School and truck driving school. He was employed with WELS Trucking Company. He joined Drucilla A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age. He was active in the church until moving away. He loved life, and was an avid football fan.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Mary Robinson, paternal grandparents, Elmo and Roberta McFarlin, maternal and paternal great grandparents, and maternal aunt, Daisy Crawford.

Surviving are three children, Joseph McFarlin Jr., Bradley Williams, and Samantha George; a sister, Camilla, Chesterfield; four brothers, Richard (Angie), of Atlanta, Ga., Davie (Paulette), John (Celeste), of Cheraw, and James (Lisa) of Chesterfield; six nieces and six nephews, four great nieces and four great nephews, seven aunts and three uncles; one brother–in–law, Donnie Lewis; two special friends that he called sisters, Vernell Sample and Tia Harris; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home served the McFarlin family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Sue Lee King Davis Harmon

CHESTERFIELD — Sue Lee King Davis Harmon, 100, died Jan. 28, 2012.

Funeral services were held Jan. 30 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was in the church Fellowship Hall before the funeral.

Mrs. Harmon was born Dec. 29, 1911, to Henry Frank King Sr. and Mary Etta “Mollie” Knight King and lived her entire life in Chesterfield. Sue Lee was married first to Acy Lee Davis and later to George L. “Pal” Harmon Sr. Widowed the first time as a young adult with three small children, she became a cosmetologist to support her family and continued in that career until her retirement. She was one of the first women to own a business on Main Street in Chesterfield. Her shop, DaMond, was also the location of the first lending library in the town of Chesterfield.

Sue Lee was the oldest member of St. Paul United Methodist Church at the time of her death. She was a teacher in the Nursery Department for more than 25 years, a member of the Wesley Fellowship Class, and a member of the Wesleyan Service Guild. She also served as a Methodist Youth Fellowship counselor for many years.

In addition to her husbands, she was predeceased by her sisters, Lela King Carr, Julia King Hunter, Vivian King Adams, Bernice King; a brother, Dewey Foster King Sr.; and a sister of the heart, Peggy Davis.

Surviving are two sons, Richard King “Dicky” Davis, and Acy Lee Davis; one daughter, Donna Davis Hurst, all of Chesterfield; her sister and brother-inlaw, Helen King Perry and Dr. Jerry B. Perry, and her sister, Johnnie King Long all of Chesterfield; her brother, Henry Frank King Jr. of Salisbury, N.C.; her grandchildren Connie Hurst Jeffcoat (Alan) of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Lou Davis Bohannon (Brian) of Wentzville, Mo., Renee Davis Hutson (Tim) of Cheraw, S.C., and Motsy Davis Hill (Tim) of Chesterfield; her great- grandchildren Hurst Jeffcoat, Faith Jeffcoat, and Mary Elizabeth Hutson, and Josh White; her stepson George L. Harmon Jr. (Ann) of Athens, Ga.; her step-grandchildren, Scott Harmon (Leslie) and Mark Harmon; her step-great-grandchildren Emily Grace Harmon, Olivia Harmon, and Luke Harmon; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorial gifts be made to St. Paul UMC, 305 W. Main St., Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Harmon family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 2, 2012.

John Lewis Jones

WALLACE — John Lewis Jones, 59, died Jan. 13, at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, with burial following in Jones Cemetery.

Mr. Jones was born Aug. 1, 1953, to the late Herman Sr. and Corrine Jones. He was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County, where he graduated from Wallace High School in 1972. John L. was known to most of his family and friends as “Fat Albert.” He was a well known mechanic with a passion for competitive

car racing. He was also one who would lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

In addition to his parents, Jones was preceded in death by his brother Herman Jones Jr. and sister Shirley Jones-Charles.

Surviving are his wife Barbara Jones of Bennettsville; four daughters Rashema (Reggie) Jones, Robin (Leon)Jones, Casey Jones, and La Veonda Jones, all of Bennettsville; 10 grandchildren, Ra’Keese, Jameshia, Briana, Calvin, John, Jovonte, NyTavia, Jeanise, D’Marion and Jelena; one brother, Walter Jones of Cheraw; three sisters, Delores (Joe) Jones- Crandoll of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mildred (W.R.) Douglas of Bennettsville, and Patricia (Aaron) McCorkle of Elgin, S.C.; a host of nieces, nephews and many special friends.

Grooms Funeral Home served the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Marvin Carl Johnson

CHESTERFIELD — Marvin Carl Johnson, 77, died, Feb. 3, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation on Feb. 4 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 23, 1934, in Red Wing, Minn., a son of the late Carl and Nannie Swanson Johnson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a retired Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, having received the Commendation Medal. Marvin was also a retired employee of Ina Bearing. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Marvin enjoyed bowling, riding his scooter, and was active with the Council on Aging.

In addition to his parents, Marvin was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Shaw Johnson and his two sisters, Marion Gruenwald and Jeanette Neidercorn.

Surviving are his son, Michael Terry Johnson of Alexander Va.; daughter, Patti Freeman; son-in-law, William Peele, both of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Pamela Brock of Ashtabula, Ohio, Jonathan Brock of Dyess AFB, Abilene Texas, and Jamie Peele of Chesterfield.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Johnson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Leona Atkinson Hancock

2012. CROGHAN — Leona Atkinson Hancock, age 79, died Jan. 31, 2012.

Funeral services were held Feb. 3, 2012, at Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service in the Church Family Life Center.

Mrs. Hancock was born Oct. 14, 1932, in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Clayton Hallie, and Florence Gulledge Atkinson. She was a homemaker and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. Leona enjoyed sewing, watching T.V., playing with “Cupcake,” and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ray Hancock, three brothers, Harold, L.C., and Ruddy Atkinson, and by a sister,Mildred Premo.

Surviving are three daughters, Vicky (Donnie) Gulledge of Ruby, Cindy (Mike) Curtis of Chesterfield, and Tammy Hancock of Mt. Croghan; three grandchildren Don (Crystal) Gulledge of Ruby, Amy Curtis of Chesterfield, and Hope (Richard) Pigg of Pageland; one great grandchild, Raylee Kay Pigg due in March; one brother, Hallie (Deena) Atkinson of Orangeburg, S.C.; one sister Jeanette Brown of Marion, S.C.; her beloved dog, “Cupcake”; and caregivers, Debbie Keller, Shelia Joplin, and Susan Hubbell.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Elizabeth Taylor

CHERAW — Elizabeth “Lib” Taylor, 90, died Jan., 30, 2012.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Taylor was born in Mount Croghan, S.C. She was the daughter of the late James Oscar Taylor Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Jordan Taylor. She attended Queens College in Charlotte, N.C., and later graduated from Columbia College, Columbia, S.C. She was a teacher in Mt. Croghan in the 1940s. She had served as the state director of the Children’s Division of the United Methodist state conference. She was a member of Trenholm Road United Methodist Church where she served as the church secretary.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Watson.

Surviving are her son, Edward Sickenberger of Gig Harbor, Wash.; brother, Col. James Oscar Taylor Sr. of Cheraw, S.C.; grandsons, John Watson, III of Elgin, Ronnie Watson of Lexington, Brian Watson of Columbia, George Sickenberger of New York State; granddaughter, Shannon Atkinson of Gig Harbor.

Kiser Funeral home is the Taylor family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Larry Dwayne Benton

PAGELAND — Larry Dwayne Benton, 49, died Jan. 20, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services were held Jan. 22 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Benton was born Jan. 10, 1963, in Concord, N.C., a son of Rudolph and Shirley Curlee Benton. He was a 1981 graduate of Central High School and was owner and operator of Turfco Landscaping. Larry was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and served on the Building and Grounds Committee.He enjoyed fishing, scuba diving, and traveling. Larry was a true “People Person.”

Surviving are his wife Kathy Crawley Benton of the home; daughter Miranda Benton (Kyle) Doster; granddaughter, Bentlee Nicole Doster; parents Rudolph and Shirley Curlee Benton; two brothers, Donny (Libby) Benton, and Keith (Jackie) Benton, all of Pageland.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Benton family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Susan “Ginny” Porter

CHERAW — Susan “Ginny” Porter, 64, died Feb. 6, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment will follow in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, in Pageland. Visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the funeral home.

Miss Porter was born Oct. 7, 1947, in Columbia, a daughter of the late Frank L. and Virginia Laney Porter. She was a resident of Chesterfield Convalescent Center, where she greeted everyone with a smile. Ginny loved listening to Elvis Presley, and collecting memorabilia.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her twin sister, Harriet Porter; 2 brothers, Frankie and Tim Porter.

Surviving are one brother Dennis (Linda) Porter of Cheraw; two sisters Donna (Tim) Lindsey of Ruby, and Mary Lynne Porter of West Columbia; special uncle David Laney of Pageland; also seven nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Porter family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Marie Hendrix Tolson

PATRICK, S.C. — Marie Hendrix Tolson, age 97, died on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at her home.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Patrick Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Patrick Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, Feb. 13, at Patrick Baptist Church.

Mrs. Tolson was born Feb. 8, 1915, in Patrick, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Jane Jordan Gainey. She was employed as a beautician for more than 57 years and was owner and operator of Marie’s Beauty Shop. Marie was a faithful member of Patrick Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for more than 72 years.

Mrs. Tolson loved her community and was a very loving and caring individual. She had a servant’s heart, and enjoyed visiting the sick, cooking for friends and neighbors, writing letters and notes of encouragement to her friends weekly, and serving her community any way she could. She was honored by the Town of Patrick on numerous occasions as a regular rider in the Town of Patrick’s annual Christmas parade, including one time on a motorcycle. Mrs. Tolson remained active to the very end and enjoyed attending Northeastern TEC senior credit courses with her senior friends. The members of the SC House of Representatives officially declared Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, to be “Ms. Marie Tolson Day” throughout South Carolina as she celebrated her 97th birthday with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by her husbands, Brunson Hendrix Sr., and Chesley Tolson; three daughters, Sandra Hendrix, Margaret Hendrix, and Mary Catherine Tolson; two sons, Joel A. Hendrix and Otis Hendrix; two brothers, Otis Gainey and James Gainey; two sisters, Pauline Tolson and Lillie Wilkes; and two grandsons, Brunson W. Hendrix and Michael Hendrix.

Survivors include: three sons, Brunson (Paulette) Hendrix Jr. of Columbia, S.C., Elmer R. “Jack” (Dorothy) Hendrix of West Columbia, S.C., and Jerry Lee Hendrix of Patrick; son-in-law, Weldon “Snookie” Tolson of Patrick; daughter-in-law, Elena Hendrix of West Columbia, S.C.; also 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 11 great, great grandchildren.

A special “thanks” to caregivers, Steven May, Peggy Hoffman, and employees of Agape Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Patrick Baptist Church, c/o Janie Rivers, P.O. Box 23, Patrick, SC 29584 or Agape Hospice, 309 E. Main St., Bennettsville, SC 29512

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, S.C., served the Tolson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page:5A, Thursday, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Denny R. Bedenbaugh

CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Denny R. Bedenbaugh, age 64, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, 318 E. Main St., in Chesterfield. Visitation was prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Bedenbaugh was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Hartsville, S.C., a son of the late Ervin Roland and LaBruce Teal Bedenbaugh. He was a 1965 graduate of Chesterfield High School and a graduate of Coker College. Denny retired as owner and operator of DKS Enterprises. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy. In addition to his parents, Denny was also preceded in death by his brother Ervin B. Bedenbaugh.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Hutson Bedenbaugh of the home; son, Scott (Lisa) Bedenbaugh of Monroe, Ga.; also several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Elephant Sanctuary P.O. Box 393, Hohenwald, Tenn. 38462

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Bedenbaugh Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page:5A, Thursday, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

James Allen Jordan

CHERAW — James “Squeaky” Allen Jordan, 71, died Feb 18, 2012.

Mr. Jordan was born April 18, 1940, in Cheraw, a son of the late James Archie and Phoebe Grant Jordan. He was a retired carpenter and painter. He was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are a brother, Homer Lee Jordan of North Myrtle Beach; two sisters Joyce J. Simpson and husband Bernie of Cheraw, and Eunice J. Privette of North Myrtle Beach; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, S.C., who is serving the Jordan family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Linda Lear Rollings

2012. CROGHAN — Linda Lear Rollings, 65, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 18 at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, with interment following in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery in Ruby. Visitation was prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Rollings was born June 30, 1946, in Mt. Croghan, a daughter of the late J.C. and Mary Jordan Lear. She was a retired sales clerk with B.C. Moores. Linda was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and working in her flowers.

In addition to her parents, Linda was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Harold, and Perry Lear; and by her sister, Louise Spence.

Surviving are her husband, Ronald “Ronnie” Lucas Rollings of the home; a daughter Cheryl (Wayne) Rollings Melton of Jefferson; two grandsons Lucas and Jesse Melton; and one brother Larry Lear of Lancaster.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Rollings family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Daryl Edward Melton

PAGELAND — Daryl Edward Melton, 36, died Feb. 16, 2012.

A graveside service was held Feb. 19, at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Pageland.

Mr. Melton was born March 4, 1975, in Monroe, N.C., a son of Betty Edwards Melton and the late Dillon Melton. He was a former employee of Old Castle Lawn and Garden. In addition to his father, Daryl was also preceded in death by a sister, Layne Melton.

Surviving are his mother Betty Melton of Pageland; a brother Wayne (Cheryl) Melton of Jefferson; companion, Melissa Marze of Pageland; and two nephews Lucas and Jesse Melton.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Melton family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Janie Chambers Blakeney

PAGELAND — Janie Chambers Blakeney, 88, died Feb. 7, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at union Hill missionary Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Blakeney was born Dec.4, 1923, in Chesterfield County, to the late David “Son” Chambers and Clara Alsbrook Chambers. Janie accepted Christ at an early age and joined Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a missionary. Janie received her education through the Chesterfield County public school system. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Oak Hill Chapter #311.

Blakeney was preceded in death by her children, Reece Blakeney Jr., Bobby Lee Blakeney, Billy Wayne Blakeney and Nellie Mae Horton; three brothers, James Chambers, John Chambers and Daniel Chambers; three sisters, Bertha Richardson, Carrie Choplin and Lucy Gorham.

Surviving are two daughters, Geneva Moore and Mary Jane (Franklin) Blakeney both of Pageland; a special grandson whom she raised as her own, Carlos (Nicole) Blakeney; 22 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren; three sisters, Essie Huntley of Philadelphia, Pa., Irene Chambers and Kathyrn Sowell both of Pageland; a special niece, Dorothy Moore and a special nephew, Richard Blakeney; also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.

Flemming funeral home served the Blakeney family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Barney Gillespie

CHERAW — Barney Gillespie, 52, died Feb. 14, 2012.

A graveside service was held Feb. 19 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.

Mr. Gillespie was born Jan. 29, 1960, in Cheraw, to the late Willie and Gertrude Little Gillespie. Barney graduated from Cheraw High School, Class of 1978. Later he obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, N.C., and was employed with International Cup Corporation until his health no longer allowed him to continue working in 1999.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gillespie was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry Gillespie; two sisters, Ann Gillespie and Evelyn Johnson.

Surviving are three brothers, Willie (Rose) Gillespie, Rockingham, Robert (Dorothy) Gillespie and Garfield (Renee) Gillespie both of Cheraw; a brother-in-law, Robert Johnson, Cheraw; an aunt, Aree Williams, Newark, N.J.; also a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Gillespie family Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Sarah Frances “Frankie” Lowery Timmons

Sarah Frances “Frankie” Lowery Timmons, 71, died Feb. 23, 2012, in Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry King officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family held visitation Feb. 25 at Leavitt Funeral Home. Frankie was born in Anson County on Oct. 26, 1940. A daughter of the late J.C. and Odell Teal Lowery. She was retired from West Knitting Mill and was married to the late Jerry W. Timmons Sr.

Surviving are a son, Jerry (Diane) Timmons, Jr. of McFarlan; three daughters, Johnni (Todd) Deese of Morven, Sharon (Calvin) Chapman and Kim (Ronnie) Gainey both of McFarlan; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Leavitt Funeral Home served the Timmons family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

James “Jim” Harding Canipe

MORVEN — James “Jim” Harding Canipe, 91, died Feb. 23, 2012, at Lillie Bennett Nursing Center, Wadesboro.

A graveside service was held Feb. 25, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, McFarlan, with Rev. Dr. Paul Wood Jr. and Rev. Larry King officiating. The family greeted friends following the service at the cemetery.

Jim was born in Cleveland County, N.C., June 19, 1920. A son of the late Marcus Giles Canipe and the late Dessie Etta Wallace Canipe. He retired as postmaster from Morven Post Office with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Morven United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Marines, having served during World War II.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Betty Treadaway Canipe of the home; three daughters, Cindy (Clay) Williams of Florence, Susan (Gary) Williams of Matthews and Beth (Barry) Ricketts of Wadesboro; grandchildren, Callie and Michael Ricketts both of Chapel Hill; his sisters, Lou Moravec of Greenville, and Beatrice Bowman of San Rafael, Calif.; his loving pets, Sissy and Lucy; also numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Leavitt Funeral Home served the Canipe family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Roy Ellison Louallen

JEFFERSON — Roy Ellison Louallen, 65, died Feb. 7, 2012.

Funeral services were held Feb. 12, at Sandy Grove Church in Kershaw, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mr. Louallen was born Aug. 8, 1946, in Jefferson, to the late Roy and Collera Catherine Hough Louallen. Roy attended public schools of Chesterfield County, and was a member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. Roy had a great passion for music, and was a thoughtful and caring person. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by a brother, George Louallen Sr.

Surviving are his sister Joyce Ann Gatlin of Cheraw; three nephews, Timothy (Velma) Covington of Cheraw, George and Lemuel Louallen of Charlotte; seven aunts, Earnestine Cobb, Amanda Jackson, Arlevia Bumfield, Lethia Sellers, Nelma Louallen, Quennie Louallen, Mae Nora Hough; four uncles, James Hough, Hoover Myers, Daniel Jackson, David Sellers; also numerous other family and friends.

Flemming funeral home served the Louallen family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Judge Elizabeth “Jackie” Eddins Burch

CHESTERFIELD — Judge Elizabeth “Jackie” Eddins Burch, 73, died Feb. 23, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Zoar United Methodist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation Feb. 25 at Miller- Rivers-Caulder-Funeral Home.

Judge Burch was born April 28, 1938, in Chesterfield, the daughter of the late William “Will” Thomas and Chandler Olivia Rivers Eddins. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School, and was a former employee of Sacony. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield County School System, having served as secretary of Edwards Elementary School and as computer lab manager at Chesterfield Middle School. Judge Burch retired on June 30, 2010, after 28 years as magistrate of Chesterfield County, serving the last 16 years as chief magistrate. She was an active member of the Chesterfield Service Club, and was honored by the club as Citizen of the Year in 2010. Jackie was a life-long member of Zoar United Methodist Church, where she served as secretary of the cemetery committee, Native American representative, and was a member of Sunday School Class 9. Jackie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, eating at the cabin, fishing at the lake, and serving the people of Chesterfield County. In addition to her parents, Jackie was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Libby” V. Eddins.

Surviving are her husband Charles Douglas Burch of the home; daughter, Kim (Andy) Gaskins; grandchildren Gracyn Elizabeth Gaskins and William “Will” Douglas Gaskins all of Chesterfield; a brother, Billy Thomas Eddins of Chesterfield; and a niece Suzanne Eddins Harrelson of Blythewood, S.C.; also a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family would like to express a special “thankyou” to Dr. Rao and Dr. John F. McLeod III and the staff of McLeod Regional Medical Center and Chesterfield General Hospital for the care and support shown to Jackie and her family.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Burch family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Winnie Lee Marshall

CHESTERFIELD — Winnie Lee Marshall, 92, died Feb. 9, 2012.

Funeral services were held Feb. 12 at Ramah Grove Missionary Baptist Church, McFarlan, N.C., with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Marshall was born April 11, 1919, in Anson County to the late Fed and Hattie Royal. She was saved at an early age and joined Flat Rock AME Zion Church. She later joined Ramah Grove Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board. Mrs. Marshall was married to the late Robert L. Marshall.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by three children, Lee Boyd, Bishop Robert Thomas, and James Ruben; four brothers, James, Lonnie, James K., and Albert Royal; two sisters, Aggie Diggs and Hattie Ree Canady; and one granddaughter, Catina Marshall Blue.

Surviving are two sons, Sherman Marshall of High Point, N.C., and Albert (Lillie Mae) Marshall of Cheraw; three daughters, Nausica (Jimmy) Ledbetter of High Point, Carolyn (James) McMillon of Cheraw, and Shirleen (Claude) Diggs of Chesterfield; one brother, Frank (Helen) Royal of High Point; two sistersLee Gatewood of High Point, and Cassie Johnson of Morven; 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; also a number of nieces, and nephews.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Marshall family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Roy Albert Winburn

PATRICK — Roy Albert Winburn, 58, died Feb. 15, 2012.

A memorial service was held Feb. 25 at Childrens Baptist CFhurch, Patrick. Visitation was held at the home of Peggy Winburn in Patrick on Feb. 24.

Winburn was born Aug. 18, 1953, in Darlington County. Son of the late William and Margaret Gainey. He worked at Galey and Lord for 26 years, then worked construction. Roy was a member of Childrens Baptist Church in Patrick.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a stepfather, Colon Wiggins; a son Travis Winburn, a daugter Carrie Winburn, and a sister Patty Winburn.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy Winburn of the home; two sons Kenny Winburn, and Brandon (Heather) Keith both of Patrick; two grandsons Spencer Winburn and Bentley Keith, both of Patrick; two sisters, Ellan Taylor of Patrick, and Kitty (Joey) Oliver of Ruby; one brother Clenice Winburn of Hartsville.

Memorials can be made to Children’s Baptist Church, in care of Ann Campbell, 4890 Ousleydale Hwy. Hartsville, SC 29530. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Dollie Mae Brock Baugh

RUBY — Dollie Mae Brock Baugh, 73, died Feb. 25, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 27, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Ruby Church of God Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Baugh was born May 9, 1938, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Oscar W. and Sarah Ann Oliver Brock. She was a retired manager with Jones Variety Stores, and since her retirement, Dollie enjoyed working and seeing her friends at Nana’s. She attended the Ruby Church of God. In addition to her parents, Dollie was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Paradice; granddaughters Cindy and Wendy Mills; and by a sister, Juanita Sports.

Surviving are her husband, C. Gary Baugh of the home; son, Robert (Linda) Paradice of Sharon, S.C.; three daughters, Patsy Parnell of Linville, N.C., Linda (Ricky) Mills of Ruby, S.C., and Lisa (Danny) Wicker of Summerville, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Sadie Paradice of Ruby; sister Martha Deese of Ruby; also 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Miller-River-Caulder funeral home served the Baugh family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Scott Edward Ricketts

RUBY — Scott Edward Ricketts, 61, died Feb. 21, 2012, at his home.

A memorial service was held Feb. 24, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield.

Mr. Ricketts was born March 17, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late John James and Rosellen Weslager Ricketts. He was an auto mechanic in the Pittsburgh area, and a member of the American Legion. Ricketts was an U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as a tank commander. He was a very decorated soldier, having received the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star; the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Purple Heart; Good Conduct Medal; and numerous Sharpshooter and Marksman commendations. Ricketts was very actively involved with The Order of The Silver Rose.

Surviving are his wife, Rolinda “Lindy” Ricketts of the home; a son Scott Edward Ricketts, II of the home; a daughter Kendra Ellen Ricketts of the home; one brother Stanley Ricketts of New Jersey; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Ruby (Robert) Riley of Mt. Croghan.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder-Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Ricketts family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Emily Dawn Morris

PAGELAND — Emily Dawn Morris, 52, died March 1, 2012 at her home.

Funeral services were held March 3 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Pageland. Visitation was prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Morris was born Aug. 5, 1959, in Harrisburg, Pa., a daughter of the late J.B. and JoAnn Helms Haigler. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Dawn was also preceded in death by her husband James Steven Morris.

Surviving are one son, Nathaniel (Elizabeth) Watkins of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Leighann Watkins of the home, Kasey Felix of Lancaster, S.C., and Chancey Airington of Pageland; one sister Robin Lewis of Pageland; also four grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Morris family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Joyce Smothers

POLKTON, N.C. — Joyce Smothers, 54, died March 3, 2012, at her home .

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on March 8 at Harmony Community Church, in Peachland, N.C., with burial in the church cemetery.

The family will hold visitation March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Miss Smothers was born Sept. 6, 1957, in Mt. Croghan, a daughter of the late George Washington and Mary Lee Jenkins Smothers. She was a former textile employee and a member of Harmony Community Church. Joyce loved and enjoyed riding her horses, she loved her puppies, and being outdoors. She also loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are three brothers, Thomas (Birdie) Smothers of Pineville, NC, Jim Smothers of Fort Mill, S.C., and Lindsey (Marie) Smothers of Lilesville, N.C.; three sisters, Mary (Ralph) Tarlton of Marshville, N.C., Margaret Heavener of Lincolnton, N.C., and Brenda Benton of the home also a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Smothers family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Edna Duren Wilson

JEFFERSON — Edna Duren Wilson, 93, died Feb. 18, 2012.

Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, in Jefferson, with burial in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Wilson was born Feb. 28, 1919,in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Wylie and Ella Threatt Duren. Edna married Joseph Wilson in 1943. Edna was a member of Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church. Edna deeply loved her family, her church family and friends. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Missionary Circle, Trustee, Deaconess, Sunday School teacher, and a member of the choir.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wilson; seven brothers, Charlie, Albert, Laney, George, Kinzy, Olin, and James Wylie Duren; four sisters, Addie Duren, Arliva Duren Laney, Lillie Ray and Nannie Duren Smith.

Surviving are three sisters, Arzenia Sinclair, Greenville, N.C., Alberta Lewis and Margaret Cooper, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Jasper Duren, Fort Washington, Md.; also numerous other family and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Wilson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Rachel Helms Sherrin

PAGELAND — Rachel Helms Sherrin, age 57, died March 5, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., March 8, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation immediately following the service.

Mrs. Sherrin was born June 22, 1954, in Monroe, N.C., a daughter of the late Rayford Vernon and Virginia “Bobbi” Outlaw Helms. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry Clayton Sherrin of the home; a son, Clayton “Clay” (Ragen) Sherrin of Pageland; two daughters Michelle Green of Monroe, and Christy (Ivan) Mendez of Weddington, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Moore of Pageland; two sisters Vicky Purser of Unionville, N.C., and Jackie Simpson of Indian Trail, N.C.; also eight grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Sherrin family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Glenn R. Gulledge

CHERAW — Glenn R. Gulledge, 52, died Feb. 28, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 1 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial following at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation Feb. 29 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, S.C.

Mr. Gulledge was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Lumberton, N.C., a son of the late Elizabeth Caudle Gulledge. He was a 1978 graduate of Bowman Senior High School and was an electrician with Wade Manufacturing in Wadesboro, N.C. Glenn enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, camping, flying, fine dining, mechanical work, and was a true “Fix-it-Man.”

In addition to his mother, Glenn was also preceded in death by a sister, Patti Lee.

Surviving are his wife Faye Gaskins Chewning of the home; four sons John Gulledge of Cheraw, James E. (Anh) Chewning, Jr. of Waxhaw, N.C., Douglas Scott (Christie) Chewning of Raleigh, N.C., and Mark A. (Mollie) Chewning of Matthews, N.C.; four grandchildren, Luke, Wyatt, Peyton, and Jameson Chewning; one sister Terry (Mike) Welch of Lilesville, N.C.; two aunts, Virginia Jones of Tallahassee, Fl. and Shirley Bowers of Wadesboro, N.C.; mother-in-law, Gladys P. Gaskins of Chesterfield, S.C.

Memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina, 343 Riverchase Way, Suite C, Lexington, SC 29072 or to a Charity of One’s choice.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Alton Miller

JEFFERSON — Alton Miller, 82, died Feb. 18, 2012, at Hospice of Union County, Monroe, N.C.

Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at Hopewell United Methodist Church, Jefferson, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mr. Miller was born Dec. 5, 1929, in Chesterfield County, the son of the late Christopher and Nettie Miller. Alton was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. He was a loving and caring person.

He was proceeded in death by a sister, Nettie Mae Miller and a brother, J. Van Miller.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Justine Miller (James Harrell), Jefferson; a niece, a great niece and a great nephew; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Miller family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Gladys Davis Kelly

CHESTERFIELD — Gladys Davis Kelly, 81, died Feb. 29, 2012 at her home.

Funeral services were held March 2 at the Chapel of Pine Grove Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

The family held visitation March 1, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kelly was born Nov. 3, 1930, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late John Murray Davis Sr. and Viola Cranford Davis. She was a retired employee of Mar Mac. Gladys was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church where she served faithfully for years on the VBS food committee, social committee, and was a former Sunday School teacher. In addition to her parents, Gladys was also preceded in death by her husband Wilson Kelly; three brothers, Bealer, John M., and Gene Davis; and by a sister, Doris D. Shaw.

Surviving are two sons Larry (Carolyn) Kelly of Ridgeland, S.C., and Mike (Becky) Kelly of Cheraw; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Kyle) Brower of Chesterfield, Morgan Kelly and Tara (Aaron) Hayes of Ridgeland S.C.; also four great grandchildren; one brother W. L. (Kate) Davis of Lexington, S.C.; two sisters Lib D. Guinn and Helen D. Moore of Chesterfield; special nieces and caregivers, Carol Rivers and Doris Ann Lisenby; also several other nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Pine Grove Baptist Church “Building Fund” 293 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, SC, 29709 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Larry Eugene Haynes

CHERAW — Larry Eugene Haynes, 63, died Feb. 26, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 2, at Kiser Funeral Home, with burial following in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, S.C. Visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Haynes was born in Lynchburg, Va., a son of Harold V. Haynes of Altavista, Va., and the late Christine Yeatts Haynes. He was a member of Green River Country Club and enjoyed playing golf. He was a member of the International Poets Society and had published songs. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed supporting the University of Virginia and the Indianapolis Colts. Haynes was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.

Surviving are his sons, Grant (Angela) Haynes of Salisbury, N.C., Matthew (Jessica) Haynes of Rockingham, N.C., Zachary Haynes of Cheraw, S.C.; a daughter, Taylor Haynes of Cheraw; his father listed above, a brother, William (Penny) V. Haynes of Roanoke, Va.; a sister, Sharon (Robert) Lowman of Roanoke; grandchildren, Ashby Haynes, Whitney Haynes, Kross Haynes and a great grandchild, Jayden Webster.

Memorials can be made to Fallen Heroes Fund, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street + 12th Ave., New York, NY 10036 or Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike-Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Vivian Cribb

CHERAW — Vivian Quick Cribb, 89, died March 9, 2012.

A graveside service was held March 11, at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. The family held visitation prior to the service at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cribb was born March 5, 1923, in Marlboro County. A daughter of the late Ervin and Maude Walters Quick. She was a retired employee of Burlington Industries. Mrs. Cribb was a lifelong member of Westside Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Vivian was also preceded in death by her husband James Cyrus Cribb; two brothers, Rev. W.D. Quick and Randolph Quick; seven sisters, Daisy Eudy, Lina Bacot, Venus Graham, Julia B. White, Lillian Lee Stubbs, Rosa Lide, and Ethel James; and by her stepmother, Evie Quick.

Surviving are three sons, James (Marguerite) Cribb of Southport, N.C., Vann (Sandi) Cribb of Easley, S.C., and John Cribb of Cheraw; one daughter, Patricia C. Rivers of Cheraw; two sisters, Eunice Toler Bryant of Charleston, and Veda McDevitt of Manchester, Texas; also 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Cribb family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Marie Courtney

PAGELAND — Marie Annette Courtney, 49, died March 10, 2012.

Visitation was held March 13, at the home of Chris and Cathy Knight in Pageland, S.C. Services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Courtney was born April 3, 1962, in Monroe N.C., a daughter of the late Joe Donald Courtney Jr. and Billie Mullis Courtney. She was a graduate of Central High School and a retired professional photographer. Marie enjoyed taking pictures and making crafts.

In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Courtney.

Surviving are her husband Christopher W. “Chris” Rape of the home; son Colby Courtney of Pageland; brother Gary (Shelia) Courtney of Powder Springs, Ga.; sister Cathy (Chris) Knight also of Pageland. Memorials may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network, c/o McLeod Foundation, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Courtney Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Ray Howard

2012. CROGHAN — Ray Wilson Howard, 75, died March 8, 2012.

The family held visitation March 10, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Mr. Howard was born Sept. 30, 1936, in Pageland, a son of the late Herman and Wincie McRae Howard. He was a retired electrician. Ray enjoyed auctions, fishing, and riding in his truck.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Pearline P. Howard, and his sister, Emma Jean Owens.

Surviving are three sons, Ricky Howard of Henderson, N.C., Dannie (Penny) Howard of Louisburg, N.C., and Warren J. Howard and his fiancée, Marie Varner of Henderson, N.C.; three daughters, Sheila (Thurston) Faulkner of Youngsville, N.C., Norma Jean Howard of Jefferson, and Debbie Howard (Mark) Currin of Durham, N.C.; 13 Grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Alton Howard of Henderson, Marshall Howard of Virginia, and Benny Howard of Rock Hill, S.C.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Howard Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Mary Joplin

CHESTERFIELD — Mary Lou Huneycutt Joplin, 79, died March 10, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 13, 2012, at Bethel United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation March 12, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joplin was born April 25, 1932, in Chesterfield. A daughter of the late Walter Percy and Mildred Etta Gooden Crowley. She was a retired employee of Sacony. Mary Lou was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and a former member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was also preceded in death by her first husband William P. Huneycutt; a daughter, Linda Donahue; a sister, Thalia Parks; and her three brothers, Duland, Newsom, and Delbert Crowley.

Surviving are one son, William R. (Sherry) Huneycutt of Chesterfield; two daughters, Etta Kay (Rick) Williams of Columbia, and Gail Hancock of Cheraw; one sister Shirley Harrington of Morven, N.C.; also seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Joplin Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Robert Talley Jr.

BURLINGTON — Robert Talley Jr., 59, died Jan. 8, 2012, at Hospice of Burlington, N.C., after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Jan. 13 at Pee Dee Union Baptist Church, with interment following in Foundry Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Talley was employed by Zaxby’s in Burlington, N.C. He was greatly loved by all who knew him.

Surviving are two sons, Kenny Wingate of Cheraw, and Robby Smith of Burlington; mother and father, Robert and Lucy Mae Talley; two brothers, Tony (Hattie) Talley of Chesterfield, and Samuel Talley of Cheraw; four sisters, Betty J. Lowery, Mary (Cye) Bennett, Vanessa Talley, and Sandra D. Talley of Cheraw, also numerous other relatives.

Grooms Funeral Home served the Talley family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Earline Hopkins Barrett

JEFFERSON — Earline Hopkins Barrett, 87, died March 15, 2012.

A memorial service was held March 17, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Barrett was born May 11, 1924 in Rock Hill, S.C., a daughter of the late Julius and Essie Boone Hopkins. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Twin Pines Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Earline was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jasper Barrett; and also 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

Surviving are two sons, John S. (Jo) Barrett of Greenwood, S.C. and Mikey E. (Barbara) Barrett of Mt. Croghan; one daughter Essie Mae Barrett Hayes of Jefferson; also nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren .

Memorials may be made to Twin Pines Freewill Baptist Church, 33 Twin Pines Church Rd. Jefferson, SC 29718 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Barrett family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Timothy Webster Jr.

CHESTERFIELD — Timothy Webster Jr., 83, died March 13, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 15, at Hopewell Baptist Church, Chesterfield with internment following in the church cemetery. The family held visitationMarch 14, at the Funeral Home.

Webster was born March 2, 1929, in Cumberland County, N.C., a son of the late Timothy and Elizabeth Koonce Webster. He was a retired diesel mechanic with Kenan Transport Co. and a U. S. Navy veteran. Webster was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and watching football on television.

In addition to his parents, Timothy was also preceded in death by his wife, Jo Lisenby Webster and 2 brothers Lacy Webster and Walter Webster.

Surviving are a son Tony (Michelle) Webster; daughter Cynthia W. (Sammy) Jones; four grandchildren, Carrie (Rob) Rhyne, Kelley Jones, Cole Webster, and Garrett Webster; three great grandchildren Jade Rhyne, Jorja Rhyne, and Chase Jones; one brother Robert L. Webster all of Chesterfield.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Webster Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Patricia Gail Hewitt

CHERAW — Patricia Gail Hewitt, 36, died March 12, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 15, at Cheraw Family Worship with burial in Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Wallace. The family held visitation prior to the service.

Born in Cheraw, S.C., she was a daughter of Calvin and Annie Elizabeth Taylor Melton of Cheraw. She was a member of Cheraw Family Worship. She loved reading, spending time with her family and her church family. Patricia love playing with her kids and dogs Bella and Dixie.

Surviving are her husband, Shane Hewitt of the home; two sons, Josh Cox and Josh Hewitt;two daughters, Shay Cox and Kayla Hewitt; a sister, Anita (Maurice) Foster all of Cheraw; in- laws, Danny (Jessica) Hewitt; mother-in-law, Barbara Hewitt; nieces and nephews, Galeon Melton, Holly Ellings and Blaze Melton, special friends, Danny and Teresa Malloy, Jamie Cox and Sabrinia.

Memorials may be made to Standing In The Gap Ministries, 310 Third Street, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Kiser Funeral Home served the Hewitt family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Allie Funderburk Hendrix

PAGELAND — Allie Funderburk Hendrix, 86, died March 13, 2012.

A graveside service was held March 16, at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation March 15, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hendrix was born November 3, 1925 in Pageland, SC, and grew up in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Community. She was a daughter of the late Eghert Howell and Myrtle Evans Funderburk. Allie was a former sales clerk for many years, and retired from Challenger Electric Plant in Pageland. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Allie was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Sammy W. Hendrix; and two sisters and five brothers.

Surviving are a son Carroll W. (Kim) Hendrix; and special friends Martha (Ronnie) Kearns all of Pageland; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Hendrix Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Jenny Annell Purvis

CHESTERFIELD — Jenny Annell Purvis, 41, died March 15, 2012, at her home.

A graveside service was held March 18, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service.

Mrs. Purvis was born March 12, 1971, in Bennettsville, S.C., a daughter of the late John Mack and Margaret Lilly Roscoe Teal. She was a former employee of Chesterfield Webbing Company and Chesterfield Manufacturing.

Surviving are her husband, Joe Purvis of the home; two brothers, Joey (Sandra) Teal of Chesterfield, and Johnny Mack (Carolyn) Teal of Cheraw; two nephews, Justin (Kim) Teal and Michael (Guanna) McCormick; one great nephew, Zack McCormick.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Purvis family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Venice Dixon

CHESTERFIELD — Venice Dixon, 66, died March 12, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 17, at Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Cheraw, with burial following in the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield.

Mr. Dixon, affectionately known as “Bang,” was born Dec. 25, 1945, to the late Isaac Dixon Sr. and Lula Mae Joines. He was raised by his maternal grandmother Lula Mae Harrell Joines and was dearly loved by his paternal grandmother Marie McFarlan Dixon, who preceded him in death.

He attended the Chesterfield County Public Schools, and at an early age, he began working in the construction industry. He was a laborer and worked his way to becoming the Assistant Superintendent for J.A. Jones, formerly known as Metric Construction, Charlotte, N.C. Prior to his illness, he was employed by Buckhorn Materials, Pageland. Dixon enjoyed attending football, baseball and basketball games and was a proud Chesterfield Rams fan.

Dixon was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marie McFarlan Dixon.

Surviving are his wife, Hollie B. Dixon of the home; two daughters, Sharon “Nikki” Dixon of Chesterfield, and Cynthia Ford of Patrick; four grandchildren, Nick Dixon, Quan Dixon and Marcus Robinson all of Chesterfield, and LaVonta Davis of Patrick; a sister, Lee Doris (Wilbur) Randolph of Charlotte; two brothers, Isaac Dixon, Jr. of Inwood, W.V. and Lee Thomas (Janet) Dixon of Sanford, N.C.; six aunts, Nora Jane Smith, Mable Dixon, Audrey Griffith, Patricia Rivers, and Hennie Joines, all of Chesterfield and Cora Bell Dixon of Columbia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Betty Gulledge Moore

CHESTERFIELD — Betty Gulledge Moore, 74, died March 17, 2012.

A graveside service was held March 19 at Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family met at the home of Karen Honeycutt, 474 Zoar Road, Chesterfield, S.C.

Mrs. Moore was born April 2, 1937, in Patrick, S.C., a daughter of the late Bill and Eunice Parker Gulledge. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, James Kimbell Moore, and by four brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are a son, Jeff Moore of Chesterfield; four daughters, Tonja Pilgrim of Edmond, Okla., Karen Honeycutt and Robin (Daniel) Schauer both of Chesterfield, and Kisa Moore of Cheraw; six grandchildren, Kristin Diggs, Mary Honeycutt, Kyle Moore, and Sarah, Jessica, and Cody Pilgrim; two great grandchildren, Carson and Cooper Moore; two brothers, Henry Gulledge of Patrick, and Walter (Patricia) Gulledge of Kannapolis, N.C.; one sister, Peggy (Lyn) Emanuel of Patrick.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to Mercy IN Me Free Health Clinic, P.O. Box 1684, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Moore family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & The Chesterfield (Cheraw, SC) , Page: 5A, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Tim Polson

CHESTERFIELD — Tim Polson, 47, died March 21, 2012.

A memorial service was held March 24, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Polson was born June 26, 1964, in Chesterfield, a son of Sarah Davis Polson and the late Walker L. “Red” Polson. He was a 1982 graduate of Cheraw High School and was a painter and floor finisher. Tim was an avid fisherman and a talented artist.

Surviving are a daughter, Brittany Anne Polson of Patrick; mother Sarah Davis Polson of Cheraw; one brother, Sam Polson of Wallace; one sister, Becky P. Teal of Cheraw; a niece, Nina Rebecca Teal of Cheraw; and special friend, Nola Caulder also of Chesterfield.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Polson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 29, 2012.

Lawson Raffaldt

1. CROGHAN — Lawson Raffaldt, 90, died March 22, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services were held March 25, at Fairview Baptist Church, with interment following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation March 24, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Mr. Raffaldt was born March 4, 1922, in Ruby, a son of the late U.J. and Sadie James Raffaldt. He was a farmer and pine tree planter. Lawson enjoyed riding his tractor and growing watermelons, cantaloupes, and other produce. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. Lawson was a faithful longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church where he served as choir director for 34 years and was a member of the Cemetery Committee, and was also a member of the WOW Lodge 516. Lawson always had a big smile and was a friend to all.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife Beatrice Hancock Raffaldt.

Surviving are his wife, Jennie Jordan Crawley Raffaldt of the home; two daughters, Brenda (Bill) Moody of Surfside Beach, S.C., and Judy (Steve) Love of Pageland; three grandchildren, Stephanie Deese, Shannon Love, and Samantha Catoe; also five great grandchildren; one brother Olin Raffaldt of Spartanburg; two sisters, Ruby Sheriff of Westminster, S.C., and Sadie Catoe of Lancaster.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, c/o of Stacy Jenkins, 6178 Airport Rd, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727 or to the American Heart Association, 190 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Raffaldt family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 29, 2012

Charles Henry Skipper

MCFARLAN, N.C. — Charles Henry Skipper, 79, died March 22, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 24, at Maranatha Family Center, Cheraw, with burial following in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, McFarlan, N.C. with Masonic Rites and Military Honors. Visitation was held prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Skipper was born Oct. 30, 1932, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Walter Leroy and Sally Turnage Skipper. He was a retired employee of CSX Railroad and a former employeeof Walmart. Skipper was a U.S. Army veteran. Charles was a member of Maranatha Family Center for the past 20 years, and was a member of the Kilwinning Masonic Lodge # 64. He enjoyed camping, going to church, watching auto racing on TV, and talking with his friends.

In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by a brother Joel E. Skipper.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Sylvia Braswell Skipper of the home; one son, Charles Quentin (Donna) Skipper of Cheraw; one daughter, Celeste Dixon of Darlington; three grandchildren, Stacy Duren of Hamlet, N.C., Charles Preston “C.P.” Duren of Effingham, S.C., and Rachel Skipper of Cheraw; three great grandchildren; one sister, Minnie Ruth (Bryan) Ratley of McColl; one sister-in-law, Louise A Skipper of Chesterfield; also nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Skipper Family. Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, March 29, 2012

Patricia “Pat” Campbell Teal

CHERAW — Patricia “Pat” Campbell Teal, 75, died, March 22, 2012.

The family held funeral services following visitation on March 24, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Born in Chesterfield, she was a daughter of the late Nick Paulie and Leo Davidson Campbell and the widow of Carson G. Teal. She was a member of First Baptist Church, in Cheraw, and served in the Women’s Missionary Union and Victory Sunday School Class. She and her husband were owners of McBride’s Cleaners.

Campbell was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above, also, a grandchild, Victoria Teal Higgins.

Surviving are her daughter, Beth T. Higgins of Beaufort, S.C.; five brothers, J.B. (Evelyn) Campbell of Ruby, Melvin D. Campbell of Elgin, S.C., Paulie (Frances) Campbell of Chesterfield, Glenn (Brenda) Campbell of Hartsville, Eugene (Terry) Campbell of Chesterfield; six sisters, Beatrice Burch of Cheraw, Mavis Thompson of Charlotte, Janice Rivers of Chesterfield, Anita Quick of Cheraw, Sue (Jimmy) Holloman of Hartsville, Linda (John) Prohaska of West Chester; also grandchildren, Emily and Nick Higgins.

Kiser Funeral Home served the Campbell family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Stacy “Beth” Eddins

CHESTERFIELD — Stacy “Beth” Eddins, 51, died March 29, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held April 2, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. The family held visitation April 1, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Eddins was born April 13, 1960, in Cheraw, a daughter of the

late James Earl Jones and Dolores Austin Jones. She was a 1980 graduate of Cheraw High School, and was an employee of INA USA for the past 32 years. Eddins attended the Chesterfield Church of God. She was an avid Gamecock fan, and loved the beach, shopping, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband, Eugene Eddins of the home; one son, Anthony Phillips of the home; one daughter, Katlynn Eddins of the home; two grandchildren, Hannah Liles of the home and Addyson Hancock of Chesterfield; one brother, Jimmy (Tammy) Jones of Cheraw; five sisters, Allison (Ron) Freeman, Kathy Cooke, and Cheryl (Jimmy) Joplin all of Cheraw, Vickie Hughes of Florence, S.C., and Melinda (Bobby) Greene of Seneca, S.C.; also nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Eddins family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Ronald D. Johnson

PAGELAND — Ronald “Ronnie” D. Johnson, 61, died March 28, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services were held March 31, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Family Life Center, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation March 30, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 22, 1951, in Chesterfield County. A son of the late Burkett Cabanna and Rosa Alice Poston Johnson. He was a retired Quality Control and Purchasing Manager with Chesterfield Manufacturing. Johnson was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School director, deacon, and Building Committee member.

In addition to his parents, Johnson was also preceded in death by three brothers, Perry, Heyward, and Gerald Johnson, and by a sister, Linda Price.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Watson Johnson of the home; two daughters, Lora J. (Jerry) Smith of Mooresville, N.C., and Ronna J. (David) Nabors of Clinton, S.C.; six grandchildren, Rachel, Isaac, Gabriel, and Anna Smith, and Hunter and Carsyn Nabors; two brothers, Harold (Jackie) Johnson of Lugoff, and Glenn (Alice Faye) Johnson of Jefferson; two sisters, Mary Lou (George) Watkins of Rembert, S.C., and Sybil Kirkley of Jefferson; two sisters-in-law, Helen Johnson of Monroe, and Ola Faye Johnson of Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church “Building Fund,” c/o Sue Lowery, 5668 Orchard Road, Pageland, SC 29728.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Johnson family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Jennette Brock Hodge

CHESTERFIELD — Jennette Brock Hodge, 91, died March 29, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 1, at Fairview Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation March 31, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hodge was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Morven, N.C. a daughter of the late Ervin and Martha Liza Purvis Brock. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Yarn Mill and was a member of the Pageland Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Jennette was also preceded in death by her husband Johnnie “Son” Hodge; one daughter, Nyokia Melton; two brothers, Oscar and George Brock; six sisters, Lelia Hodge, Christine Brock, Willie Mae Hodge, Catherine Threadgill, Mary Deese, and Naomi Brock; and one great granddaughter, Hope Roscoe Melton.

Surviving are five sons, Asia (Margie) Hodge of Ruby, Homer (Rachel) Hodge of Ruby, Charles (Reba) Hodge of Lancaster, S.C., Rex (Jackie) Hodge of Chesterfield, and Wayne (Shirley) Hodge of Ruby; five daughters, Audrey (Bob) Parker of Ruby, Bonnie (Pete) Parsons of St. Petersburg Fla., Louise (Maynard) Hancock of Ruby, Betty Boatwright of Columbia, and Judy Campbell of Chesterfield; also 27 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 22 great great grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Darlene Lovelace, Linda Driggers, Libby Pigge, Betty Starling and the entire staff of Chesterfield Convalescent Center, and the staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County for the loving care shown to Mrs. Hodge.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Hodge family. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Angelia Kay Carter Motley

CHERAW — Angelia Kay Carter Motley, 66, died March 29, 2012.

A memorial service was held April 3, at Miller-Rives- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield.

Motley was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Cheraw, a daughter of the late Henry and Eula Mae McDonald Carter. She was a graduate of Cheraw High School and had done additional college studies. She was a former employee of several doctor’s offices and was also a former employee with the SC Mental Health in Columbia, S.C. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cheraw.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger P. Motley and by her son, Roger P. Motley, Jr.

Surviving are longtime companion, Eugene M. “Gene” Huckabee of the home; two daughters, Robyn Motley of Cheraw, and Sabrina Tucker of Salisbury, N.C.; stepdaughter, Jean Allison Maxwell of Ruby; sonin- law, Gerald Bridges of Cheraw; grandsons, Derek Motley of Cheraw, and Zachery and Henry Motley of Charleston, grand daughters: Brittany and Brandy Tucker of Salisbury, and Chyna Motley of Charleston.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Motley Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 5, 2012.

T.L. Horton
JEFFERSON, S.C. — T.L. Horton, 75, died Thursday, April 5, 2012. A funeral service was held April 7, at Beauford Baptist Church, McBee, S.C. Burial with Fireman’s Honors followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends April 6, at Beauford Baptist Church. Born in McBee, Horton was the son of the late Leornard and Edith Kirkley Horton. He was a member of Sandhill VFD for more than 25 years. He was a member and deacon of Beauford Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Ruth Blackmon Horton, a daughter, Robin (Scott) Threatt, grandchildren, Justin Threatt and Courtney Threatt all of Jefferson.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a daughter, Beth Horton.

Memorials to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or Victory Junction, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317.

Kiser Funeral Home served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Ronald “Ronnie” Junior Outlaw
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Ronald “Ronnie” Junior Outlaw, 54, died Monday, March 19, 2012. A funeral service was held March 24, at Douglas Mill Baptist Church, Chesterfield. Burial was in the Douglas Mill Cemetery. The family received friends March 23, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, S.C. Born in High Point, N.C., he was a son of the late Junior and Margaret Hewitt Outlaw. He was a member of Douglas Mill Baptist Church, Chesterfield.

Ronnie was a retired truck driver and had received an award for a million safe miles driven. He enjoyed golf, playing cards and was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan.

Surviving are his wife Joyce Faulkenberry Outlaw of Chesterfield, a son, Leif (Kim) Outlaw of Summerville, S.C., a brother, Berri G. Outlaw of Wallace, S.C., and a grandchild, Lila Ann Outlaw. Also, several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, a brother, Donald Lynn Outlaw and a sister, Kimberly Sue Outlaw.

Memorials to: Douglas Mill Baptist Church, or The American Heart Association, or The American Diabetes Association.

Kiser Funeral Home served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Delainie Bazemore
PATRICK — Delainie Bazemore, 19, died April 1, 2012. Funeral services will be held April 4, at 3 p.m., at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Cross Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will hold visitation from 2 to 3 p.m., prior to the service. Mrs. Bazemore was born April 28, 1992, in Greenville, N.C., a daughter of Renae Garrett Gardner. She attended Northeastern Technical College and was a former nursing assistant at Chesterfield Convalescent Center.

Delainie was preceded in death by her grandfather Ben Garrett.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry Lee Truett of Patrick; one daughter, Serena Faith Davis and her father Steven Davis of Cheraw; mother and stepfather, Renae and William D. Gardner of Patrick; sister, Myranda Williamson of Patrick; stepsister, Melissa G. Griggs of Columbia; grandparents, Brooks and Helen Gardner of Chesterfield.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the Bazemore Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Greg Oliver
JEFFERSON, S.C. — Greg Oliver, 48, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at his home. A funeral service was held April 8 at Fork Creek United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family held visitation in the Church Fellowship Hall prior to the service. Oliver was born April 7, 1963, in Monroe, N.C., a son Peggy Stogner Oliver and the late Boyd Donald Oliver. He was a dry wall hanger and a member of Fork Creek United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother Randy Oliver.

He is survived by: one son, Kanzas Oliver of Belmont, N.C.; one daughter, Amber Oliver of Belmont, N.C.; mother, Peggy S. Oliver of Jefferson; two brothers, Roger (Shelia) Oliver of Jefferson, and Gary Oliver of Cheraw, S.C.; one sister, Janet Jordan of Jefferson; also two nephews, four nieces, and three great nieces.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, S.C., served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Bobby Ulys Hudson

2012. CROGHAN — Bobby Ulys Hudson, 31, died April 8, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 12, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Hudson was born Sept. 24, 1980, in Monroe, N.C., a son of Christopher Scott Hudson and Millie Jean Thurman Joplin. He was a tree climber with TASC Tree Co. He enjoyed fishing, tree climbing, riding four wheelers, and playing hand ball.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Hudson, Bobby Thurman, and Jay Joplin.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Millie and Danny Joplin of Mt. Croghan; father and stepmother, Christopher Scott and Cheryl Hudson of Dothan, A.L.; dauther, Jasa Jean Hudson of Mt. Croghan; stepdaugher, Jackie Martin of Mt. Croghan; brother, Christopher Scott “Scottie” Hudson, Jr. of Dothan, A.L.; sister, Melissa Hudson of Dothan; stepsister, Brandy Joplin (Jeff) Wallace of Mt. Croghan; grandmothers, Gladys Hudson of Pageland, Doris Thurman of Jefferson, and Roxie Joplin of Mt. Croghan.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Hudson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Mary Ruth Threadgill Brock

CHERAW — Mary Ruth Threadgill Brock, 87, died April 9, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 12, at Brocks Mill Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service.

Mrs. Brock was born Oct. 26, 1924, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Henry Cannie and Ola Estelle Therrell Threadgill. She was a former seamstress with Sacony and a homemaker.

Mrs. Brock was a faithful member of Brock’s Mill Baptist Church and loved her church very much. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Henry A. Brock Sr.; two brothers, Nelson and Grady Threadgill; and by a sister Pauline Oakley.

Surviving are a son, Henry A. (Susie) Brock Jr. of Wallace; three daughters, Ann Morris of Cheraw, Trudy (Roger) Stamey of Hartsville, and Janet Rivers of Cheraw; two brothers, Frank Threadgill and David Threadgill of Cheraw; one sister, Christine McPherson of Cheraw; also a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Brock family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Susan Barrineau Jones

BLYTHEWOOD — Susan Barrineau Jones, 40, died March 24, 2012.

Funeral services were held March 28, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with burial following in Elmwood Cemetery and Gardens. The family held visitation March 27, at Kornegay & Moseley Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Mrs. Jones was born in Florence, a daughter of David Barrineau and the late Helen Sue Lominick Barrineau. She was formerly employed by Palmetto Senior Care and HealthSouth and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Jones loved people and animals equally, and she touched everyone she met with her spirit that radiated out from her. She battled cancer with grace and dignity for over three years, and although she passed away, she finally won the battle, just not here on Earth.

Surviving are her husband, Ashley Mark Jones; one daughter, Abigail Katherine; one son, William Mark Jones; father, David Barrineau; sister, Paige (Greg) Rowland; father and mother-in-law, Roger and Ruth Ann Jones; sister-in-law, Allison (Todd) Becker; brother-inlaw, Brandon (Claire) Jones; four nephews and one niece.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Steve Madden and the entire staff of Lexington Oncology Associates that fought so hard and compassionately to keep Susan here with us.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lexington Medical Center Foundation, 2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169 or to the church.

Kornegay & Moseley Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Columbia served the Jones family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

James “Buck” Buckley Davis

CHERAW — James “Buck” Buckley Davis, 39, died Sunday, April 8, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 15, at Free Worship, Cheraw. A memorial service was held after service. A service will be held in Ashland, Ky., time and date to be announced.

Mr. Davis was born in Ashland, the son of Jim Davis (Betty) and Donna Rice (Mark) all of Ashland. He was an RN and had worked in a trauma center. He love spending time with family and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. “Live to ride, Ride to live.” “Buck” was known to have a free spirit.

Surviving are his wife, Christie L. Davis of Cheraw; two daughters, Kinley B. Davis of Cheraw, and Emma G. Davis of Montoursville, Pa.; one sister, Skyler D. (Mark) Elswick of Ashland; maternal grandmother, Stella Lowey of Ashland; four nieces, Ashton Young, Embree Elswick, Sage Driggers, and Georgia Driggers; two nephews, Rylie Elswick and Spenser Elswick.

Memorials may be made to Free Worship, Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund, 915 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Jois McDonald Sowell

PAGELAND — Jois McDonald, 92, died April 10, 2012, at Carolina Pines Regional Hospital in Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services were held April 15, at Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Oro United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Sowell was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Chesterfield County to Estridge and Roxie Nevins McDonald. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church, Jefferson, S.C.

She was preceded in death by five sons, Ronnie Wilson, Eddie Sowell, Jack King, Lecoist King and Remzy King; four sisters, Elumae Faust, Jean Crumpton, Ruth McDonald and Joanna Birdsong; four brothers, Theodore McDonald, Howard McDonald, Gary McDonald and Snoop McDonald.

Surviving are her husband, Roach Sowell; five daughters, Peggy Sowell of Wingate, N.C., Geraldine King of Washington, D.C., Patricia Gordon (Bernard) of Chesterfield, Betty Miller (Bobby) and Shirley Raley (Joe), both of Jefferson; a son, Johnny Ray Sowell of Connecticut; a brother, Estridge McDonald, Jr. of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Margie Miller of Charlotte, and Mary Ponds of Columbia; three brothers-in-law, Freddie Sowell of Wingate, N.C., Lawrence Sowell and Calhoun Sowell, both of Connecticut; 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Orean A. Marsh Douglas

PAGELAND — Orean A. Marsh Douglas, 85, died April 11, 2012.

Mrs. Douglas was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Pageland, a daughter of the late Ezekiel Marsh and Zillah Johnson Blakeney Marsh. She was a member of Oro Methodist Church.

She was employed with JTPA of Chesterfield County and Central High School as a custodian.

Douglas was preceded in death by five sisters, Josephine B. Burch, Maggie B. Blakeney, Mae B. Tyson,Thelma B. Sellers, and Lena B. Richardson; four brothers, Roy Marsh, Magellan, McGlenn, and Bradshaw Blakeney.

Surviving are six nephews, Otis, Francis, and William H. Burch of Pageland, Paul and Samuel Blakeney of Charlotte, and Joe Blakeney of Washington D.C.; Two nieces, Frances Roberts and Carrietta Blakeney of Charlotte; and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and friends.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Mary ‘Gussie’ Augusta Watson

EDGEFIELD — Mary “Gussie” Augusta Watson, 98, died April 7, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 11, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Chesterfield, with burial following in the Chesterfield Cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Mrs. Watson was born Nov. 30, 1913, in Mullins, S.C., to the late William L. Adden, Sr. and Mary Rushing Adden. Watson was a long time resident of Chesterfield until failing health necessitated moving to Edgefield to be near her sons. In recent years she was a resident of Trinity Mission Health and Rehab in Edgefield, S.C. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, a member of the Eastern Star, a retired cashier with Belk’s Department Store, and a retired secretary for Chesterfield High School.

In addition to her parents, Gussie was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Howell N. Watson Sr., and by two sisters, Sara Elizabeth Tumblin and Henrietta Charles.

Surviving are two sons, Howell N. (Mary Faith) Watson Jr. and William A. (Mary Lynn) Watson both of Edgefield; a brother, William L. Adden Jr. of Chesterfield; four grandchildren, Mary Watson Parsons, Howell N. (Jill) Watson, III, Amanda Watson (Jon) Wright, and Natalie Watson; also four great grandchildren and numerous nieces.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield,

served the Watson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Brenda Wallace Mills

MONROE — Brenda Wallace Mills, 63, died April 14, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 17, at First Freewill Baptist Church, Pageland, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Pageland. Visitation was April 16, at First Freewill Baptist Church, and other times at the home of Mrs. Mills granddaughter, 1574 Burke Duncan Road, Lancaster, S.C.

Mrs. Mills was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Patrick, a daughter of the late James and Sarah Johnson Wallace. She loved children, and worked with the King’s Nursery Daycare for more than 23 years. Mrs. Mills was a member of Wolf Pond Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Steven Mills; one brother, Larry Wallace; and one sister, Teresa McClain.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Homer Emery Mills Sr. of the home; two sons, Homer Emery Mills Jr. of Pageland, and Adam Lynn Mills of Monroe; one daughter-in-law,Teresa Mills of Lancaster; one brother, Charles (Claudia) Wallace of Mt. Croghan; four sisters, Carolyn (James) Marsh of Kannapolis, N.C., Patsy Witherspoon of Monroe, Evelyn Wallace of Pageland, and Phyllis Cooper of Pamplico, S.C.; also eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Mills family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, April 17, 2012.

Maxcy Malloy

CHESTERFIELD — Maxcy Malloy, 67, died April 19, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services were held April 22 at Forest Pine Church, with burial following in the church cemetery, with military honors. The family held

visitation prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Malloy was born June 29, 1944, in Cheraw, a son of the late Carson and Louise Pegues Malloy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a combat engineer. Maxcy was a retired employee of Carolina Canners and Highland Industries. He attended Forest Pine Church and was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. In addition to his parents, Maxcy was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret M. Brock, and a brother Rev. Thomas “Junior” Malloy.

Surviving are two sisters, Mary Helen Rainey of Chesterfield, and Juanita Dickens of Pageland; sisterin- law, Lula Mae Malloy of Cheraw; also a number of nieces and nephews and special friends and neighbors, including the Tolson family and the Wood family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Malloy Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Dr. Jerry B. Perry

CHESTERFIELD — Dr. Jerry B. Perry, 93, died April 19, 2012, at his home. The family held a memorial service April 21, at Chesterfield Baptist Church, with visitation following in the church fellowship hall. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Virginia Clark Sarra

CHERAW — Virginia Clark Sarra, 96, died April 10, 2012.

A memorial service was held April 14 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, with visitation prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Serenity Gardens, Clearwater, Fla.

Mrs. Sarra was born in New Haven, Conn., the daughter of the late Ernest Charles and Edna Fencock Clark.

She was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw. She enjoyed arts, crafts and ceramics. Mrs. Sarra was a dance teacher.

Surviving are two daughters, Susan Fitzpatrick of Cheraw, Judie (Bernie) McKinnon of Southington, Conn.; one son, John (Eve) Sarra of Monroe, Conn.; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 627, Cheraw, SC.

Kiser Funeral Home served the Sarra family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Eugene Traywick Stephenson

CHESTERFIELD — Eugene Traywick Stephenson, 97, died April 19, 2012, at his home.Funeral services were held April 21, at Chesterfield Presbyterian Church. The family held visitation immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Stephenson was born Sept. 13, 1914, in Weddington, N.C., the son of the late Edwin Eugene Stephenson and Margaret Eloise Thomas Stephenson. He moved to Chesterfield in 1920 with his parents and sister, Edna Elizabeth. He attended Wofford College, and in 1938 opened Stephenson Hardware, which he owned and managed for almost 75 years. Stephenson was an U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. He served on the school board for many years and had served on the Chesterfield Town Council. He supervised the construction of Chesterfield’s first

town hall in the 1950s and was a former member of the Civitan Club, where he was instrumental in the organizing of Chesterfield’s Annual Horse Show, which was a successful series of events in the 1950s and 1960s. For many years he served as scout master of the Boy Scout Troup 650.

Stephenson was a long-time member of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, where he served as deacon, member of the Session, and Superintendent of the Sunday school.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Taylor McKethan Stephenson, and his sister, Edna Elizabeth Stephenson Spears of Columbia.

Surviving are two sons, Eugene Traywick Stephenson Jr. of Folly Beach, S.C., and John McKethan Stephenson, DMD, and wife Ellen Beard Stephenson of Camden, S.C.; two grandsons, John McKethan Stephenson Jr. and wife Lara, and daughter, Isabella Grace, and Henry Alexander Stephenson all of Camden, S.C.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, 209 West Main St., Chesterfield, SC 29709, or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Stephenson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Walter C. Funderburk Jr.

1. CROGHAN — Walter C. Funderburk Jr., 70, died April 27, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services were April 30, at Fairview Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family held visitation April 29, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mr. Funderburk was born May 13, 1941, in Pageland, S.C., a son of the late Walter Clay and Sadie Strawn Funderburk. He was a retired employee

of Conbraco Industries with 30 years of service. Funderburk was an U.S. Army veteran and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Funderburk was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Carnes and Linda Summerford.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years Frances Jordan Funderburk of the home; one sister Ann (Carroll) Moree of Pageland; two brothers-in-law: Gerald D. (Sue) Jordan of Mt. Croghan, and Robert M. (Rachel) Jordan of Chesterfield; one sister-in-law: Connie “Lucy” Summerford of Pageland; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church “Van Fund” c/o Mrs. Stacy Jenkins, 6178 Airport Road, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Funderburk family.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 3, 2012

Esther Mae Pinkerton Wean

CHESTERFIELD — Esther Mae Pinkerton Wean, 93, died April 27, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Phillipsburg, N.J.

Mrs. Wean was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Stewartsville, N.J., a daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Welch Pinkerton. She was a homemaker. Esther enjoyed her life and loved her flower and vegetable gardens. She enjoyed her family which was always first, going out to eat, and helping others.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Wean, and by three brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are one son: Edward G. (Barbara) Wean of Stewartsville, N.J.; one daughter: Katherine E. Anderson of Chesterfield; one sister: Irma Wieller of Hartwell, Ga.; also 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to a Hospice of One’s choice or to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, S.C., 29202

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Wean Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 3, 2012

James ‘Mick’ Monroe Gaskins

CHESTERFIELD — James “Mick” Monroe Gaskins, 68, died April 26, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 29, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation April 28, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mr. Gaskins was born June 1, 1943, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Herman Jesse and Gladys Elizabeth Burch. He was the owner and operator of G & G Trucking and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, Gaskins was preceded in death by his brother, Delbert M. “Mack” Gaskins, and one sister, Charlena Gaskins Keith.

Surviving are two daughters: Teresa Gaskins Niven of Lancaster, S.C., and Ginger Gaskins (Dale) Aubertine of Monroe, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Jamie (Nicole) Fox, Sable Fox, Danielle (Walter) Ford, Jeffrey Niven, David (Tanya) Nolan, Jess Gainey, and Cory Aubertine; four great grandchildren, Eli, Ray Ray, Jay Jay, and Colt; one sister, Elaine Gaskins (Rick) Williams of Morningview, Ky.

The family would like to express their sincerest thanks and gratitude to Mrs. Alma Lilly, Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, and the staff of White Oak Manor in Waxhaw, N.C., for the love and care shown to Mr. Gaskins.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 or to Palmetto Farms Horse and Rescue Sanctuary, 1200 Brocks Mill Rd. Cheraw, SC 29520.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Gaskins family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 3, 2012

Blanche Curry Kimmons

PATRICK — Blanche Curry Kimmons, 48, died April 27, 2012.

Funeral services were April 30, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Curry Cemetery. The family will held visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ms. Kimmons was born March 10, 1964, in Darlington County, S.C., a daughter of Robert Lee Curry and Nina McDougald Curry. Blanche was a former clerical secretary.

Surviving are her father, Robert Curry of Patrick; her mother, Nina Curry of Hartsville; a sister, Cindy (Ronald) Smith of Cheraw; a niece Brittney (Blake) Jacobs of Cheraw; a nephew, Ryan Smith of Cheraw; companion, Troy Grooms of Patrick.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Kimmons Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 3, 2012

Reece Roscoe

CHERAW — Reece Roscoe, 85, died May 4, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services were held May 6 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors and Masonic rites. The family held visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Roscoe was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Chesterfield, a son of the late John Gurley Roscoe and Geneva Rivers Roscoe. He was a retired truck driver with J. P. Stevens, for more than 30 years. Reece was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a member of the Cheraw Masonic Lodge # 15, and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, driving his tractor, and growing vegetables to share with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Reece was also preceded in death by two brothers, J. L. and Robert Hugh Roscoe and by two sisters, Della Mae Hartwick and Mavis Beyersdolf.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Bernice Russell Roscoe of the home; three sons, Kenny (Patricia) Roscoe of Charlotte, N.C., Steve Roscoe and Scott Roscoe of Cheraw; one brother, Billy (Frances) Roscoe of Columbia; two sisters Pat Gainey of Cheraw, and Aronica (Bennie) Teal of Chesterfield; also six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Roscoe Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 10, 2012

Jule Smith

CHERAW — Jule Smith, 88, died May 6, 2012.

Funeral services were held May 8 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, with burial following in the Chesterfield Cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Mr. Smith was born Jan. 14, 1924, in the Shiloh Community, outside of Chesterfield. He was the son of the late John A. and Ada M. Coley Smith. He loved golfing, and spent many years playing golf with his friends. Gardening was a love of his, and he would always have a bountiful tomato crop which he shared with others. Smith was an avid and lifelong USC Gamecock fan, and always followed all the gamecock teams. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, stationed on the USS Mendocino, and the USS Herzog destroyer. After retirement he continued to work at the Country Kitchen until the age of 87. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Chesterfield.

Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Emma S.Wadsworth; and two brothers, Charles W. Smith and J. Roy Smith.

Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Davis Smith; two sons, Jule Garreth Smith of Isle of Palms, S.C., Kenneth (Angela) Hudson Smith of Cheraw; two daughters, Phyllis Smith Silva of Lexington, S.C., Sherri (Rev. Ronald) Thurman of Ruby; a sister, Mary Lee Johansson; eight grandchildren, Jay G. (Celeste) Smith, III. of Atlanta, G.A., Jim Thomas (Sydney) Smith of Sonoma, C.A., Kenneth Hudson Smith, II of Cheraw, Zachary Harrison Smith of Myrtle Beach, Bonnie Elizabeth (Wesley) Owens of Wagner, S.C., Melissa Hope Silva of Lexington, S.C., Caroline Lorraine Silva of Ladson, S.C., and Cassie Christine (Leslie) Davis of Chesterfield; seven great grandchildren, Georgia Reed Smith, Brynn Smith, James Thurston Smith, Alexis Marie Silva, Brooklyn Madison Alford, Isabelle Marie Owens, Aubrey Paige Owens; also numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their warm thanks and gratitude to the staff of Cheraw Healthcare, especially Jenny Jacobs, and to the staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County for the love and care given to Mr. Smith.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Smith Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 10, 2012

Tiffany Lashon Samuels

JEFFERSON — Tiffany Lashon Samuels, 30, died April 23, 2012.

Funeral services were held April 29 at Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church, Kershaw, S.C., with burial following in the church cemetery.

Ms. Samuels was born May 9, 1981, in Enterprise, Ala., a daughter of Katy Coleman and the late Terry Samuels. She attended Cross Road Baptist Church along with various military churches. At the age of 12, she received a liver transplant at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Samuels was preceded in death by her father Terry Samuels; grandmother, Catherine Mungo; cousins, Derrick and Crystal Raley; two uncles and one aunt.

Surviving are her mother, Kathy Coleman, of Jefferson; grandmother, Edna Samuels; two sisters, Whitney Coleman of Jefferson, Delia Mitchell; two brothers Adrian and DeKorey Samuels; nephew, Jaden Samuels; two nieces, Terri and Ryan Gooding all of Louisville, Ky.; numerous other family, and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home served the Samuels family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bertie Faye Lear Lee

CHERAW — Bertie Faye Lear Lee, 65, died May 7, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held May 9 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Westfield Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family held visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lee was born March 4, 1947, in Ruby, a daughter of the late Lacy and Geneva Griggs Lear. She was a retired employee of INA USA, and a member of Forest Pine Church.

In addition to her parents, Bertie Faye was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Keith Lee; two brothers, Jerry and David Lear, and by a sister, Doris Rhynes.

Surviving are her daughter, Rhonda Lee (Travis) Jordan of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Timmy, Seth, and Leah Jordan; four brothers, Henry Lee Lear of Ruby, Bobby Ray Lear of Chesterfield, Fred (Deborah) Lear of Wallace, and Robert (Carol) Lear of Chesterfield; also four nieces.

Memorials may be made to Forest Pine Church, c/o Teresa Malloy, 7761 Teals Mill Road, Cheraw, SC 29520 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Lee family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 10, 2012

William Louis Perry, M.D.

CHESTERFIELD — William Louis Perry, M.D., died May 6, 2012, under the loving care of Nora Smith.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Born Jan. 4, 1912, in Chesterfield, Dr. Perry was the oldest child of Dr. William Joel Perry and Essie Buchanan Perry. Dr. Perry was a 1934 graduate of Wake Forest College, receiving his B.S. degree. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1936. Dr. Perry received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1938. Following an internship and residency at McLeod’s Infirmary in Florence he joined his father’s practice in Chesterfield and they practiced together until 1944. After his father retired, Dr. Perry continued to practice alone until he was joined by his brother, Dr. Jerry Perry. The Perry clinic was established at its present location in 1954. For 48 years Dr. William Perry practiced medicine and dedicated himself with a true caring spirit for others as he provided health care needs for the people of Chesterfield County.

Dr. Perry was committed to helping those who truly needed help, making house calls and delivering babies in homes for many years. He took an active role in the civic, religious, educational, and social life of his town and county. He was graced with a kindly, compassionate, and patient bedside manner and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by Ruth Kirven Perry, his wife of 69 years in September, 2009, a son, Joel Wilson Perry, and his brothers, Dr. Jeremiah Buchanan Perry of Chesterfield and Dr. Percival Perry of Winston Salem, N.C.

Surviving are one son William Kirven Perry of Lumberton, N.C.; two daughters, Arden Perry Fields of Clemson, S.C., and Ruth Perry Higson of Conway, S.C.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, English Perry Griggs, Camden Mitchell Griggs, Collin McCullough Griggs, William Marion Perry, William Landon Perry, Arden McCullough Fields, Perry Louis Fields, Michelle Lane Higson, and Casey McKoy Higson; special cousin, Mary Jean Lineberger of Mooresville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Helen King Perry of Chesterfield, S.C. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Roger Steven “Bay Bay” Little

Roger Steven “Bay Bay” Little, 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at the Flemming Funeral Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Chesterfield Community Cemetery.

Mr. Little was born Nov. 19, 1969, in Chesterfield, to the late Pamela Little and Robert Blackwell. He received Christ and became a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Chesterfield. He graduated from Chesterfield High School and attended Denmark Technical College in Denmark. He later moved to Savannah, Ga., where he worked for B.P. Quick Stop and Red and White Grocery Store.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Little of Cheraw; three children, Khadijah Watts of Marion and Roger and Shaneequa Wright of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight sisters, Gwendolyn Campbell (Anthony), Sandra Little, Carolyn Little, all of Chesterfield, Linda Evans (Andray), Marilyn Miller (Maurice) of Cheraw, Tonya Davis (Eric) of Charlotte, N.C., Vanessa Jimenez of Copperas Cove, Texas, and Tasha Little of Chesterfield; six brothers, John Little of Morvin, N.C., Robert Little of Cheraw, Rodney Blackwell (Yalonda) of Patterson, N.Y., Ronald Little of Chesterfield, Jermaine Blackwell (Melody) of Columbia and Shawn Little of Manhattan, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Homes, Inc., of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Rosa Lee Avery Ratliff

Rosa Lee Avery Ratliff passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

A funeral service was held Saturday, May 12, at 3 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Chesterfield with the Rev. Charles Malloy, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Ratliff was born on Feb. 18, 1950, in Chesterfield, to the late Anglish “Buddy” Avery and Rosena Chapman Avery. She joined St. James A.M.E. Zion Church where she served faithfully as a class leader, missionary, and a member of the Senior Choir. She was a graduate of Gary High School Class in 1968 and was employed by Highland Industries in Cheraw for over twenty years. Rosa Lee married the late Jimmie Ratliff and had three children.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Deborah Denise Ratliff and Yolanda Monique Ratliff, a son, Jimmie Ratliff Jr., and her youngest sister, Deloris Avery.

Survivors include two grandchildren, Rymeika Johnson and Davanda Ratliff of the home; two brothers, Anglish Avery Jr. of Chesterfield and Scotty Avery (Felicia) of Cheraw; two sisters, Betty (Larry) Pegues of Chesterfield and Annie (Rickey) Rivers of Pageland; two brothers-in-law, David (Lucille) Ratliff of Washington, D.C., and Ulysses (Lillian) Ratliff of Beltsville, Md.; two aunts, Etta Chapman of Cheraw and Dorothy (Coit) Nivens of Chesterfield; two uncles, Bobby (Shirley) Chapman of Chesterfield and David (Jewel) Chapman of Washington, D.C.; a great aunt, Helen Evans of Chesterfield; a great uncle, Bennie Evans of Charlotte, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Flemming Funeral Homes, Inc., of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Gene Brasington Jr.

Andrew E. “Gene” Brasington Jr., age 60, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 13, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Brasington was born Nov. 23, 1951, in Jacksonville, Fla., a son of Andrew Eugene Brasington Sr. and the late Irene Prescott Brasington. He was a graduate of Cheraw High School and attended Northeastern Technical College. Gene was a maintenance supervisor with Palmetto Brick Company with 33 years of service. He was a former member of the SC National Guard and a member of First Baptist Church of Cheraw.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine “Dean” Adams Brasington of the home; father, Andrew Eugene Brasington Sr. of Cheraw; a brother, Duane Prescott Brasington of Cheraw; two sisters, Cindy Brasington (Eddie) Polson of Cheraw and Linda Brasington (Henry) Zimmerman of Boiling Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews including special nephew, Brian Adams.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Brasington Family Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Heyward Kennington

Heyward Marvin Kennington, 86, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his home.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield. Mr. Kennington was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Monroe, N.C., a son of the late Thomas Carlwell and Nellie Elizabeth Gainey Kennington. He was a retired employee of the Kendall Company and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Mr. Kennington was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding horses, coon hunting and repairing bicycles.

In addition to his parents, Heyward was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Elizabeth Martin Kennington; one brother, James Kennington; three sisters, Bleaker Brock, Lois Brock, and Jeanette Kennington.

Survivors include a son, Marshall (Joyce) Kennington of Aiken; two daughters, Cynthia K. Mace of Marion, N.C., and Barbara J. (Mike) Jubrey of Ridgecrest, Calif.; two brothers, Sonny Kennington of Hartsville and Junior Kennington of McBee; five sisters, Louise Terry of Lancaster, Evaughn Leaphart of Lexington, Eloise of North Augusta, Grace of Newberry and Helen Miles of McBee; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Kennington family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Willie Short

Farris William “Willie” Short, 60, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Clanton Plains Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Short was born March 13, 1952, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Allie Mae Short Hoffman and Albert Eugene Donahue. He was an auto body repairman, former owner of Ruby Wrecker Service, and a former construction foreman.

In addition to his parents, Willie was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul M. Hoffman, and a halfbrother, Tony Donahue.

Survivors include his special companion, Lois Anderson of the home; a son, Donald Ugene Short of Pageland; two daughters, Lisa Short of Pageland and Amber Short of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Brittany Owensby and Nathan Sellers; two brothers, Ray M. Hoffman of Florence and Frank (Leslie) Hoffman of Hartsville; one half-brother, Darron Donahue of Mt. Croghan; two sisters, Elizabeth (David) Turner of Florence and Dianne (Mark) McCarty of Hartsville; and half-sister, Debbie Donahue of Mt. Croghan.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Short Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Sara Neal Luther Flowers

Sara Neal Luther Flowers, 88, died Friday, May 4, 2012.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw. Born in Lilesville, N.C., Ms. Flowers was a daughter of the late Dewey S. and Fay Hanna Luther. She was a member of Wallace Baptist Church in Wallace. She was retired from Delta Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, a son, Ronnie Kemp Burr, a brother, James Luther and a sister, Margaret Faulkner. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to The Estate of Sara Neal Flowers, PO Box 66, Lilesville, NC 28091. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

William Louis Perry

William Louis Perry, M.D., died peacefully at his home in Chesterfield on May 6, 2012.

A celebration of life service for Dr. William Louis Perry was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Chesterfield Baptist Church. Visitation was immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall

A viewing for friends was held Friday, May 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Dr. William, as he was fondly known, was predeceased by Ruth Kirven Perry, his beloved wife of sixtynine years in September, 2009. Born on Jan. 4, 1912, in Chesterfield, Dr. Perry was the oldest child of Dr. William Joel Perry and Essie Buchanan Perry. He was predeceased by his brothers, Dr. Jeremiah Buchanan Perry of Chesterfield and Dr. Percival Perry of Winston Salem, N.C.

Dr. William was the father of four children: William Kirven Perry of Lumberton, N.C.; Arden Perry Fields of Clemson; and Ruth Perry Higson of Conway. He was predeceased by his second son, Joel Wilson Perry. His family also includes his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: English Perry Griggs and her sons, Camden Mitchell Griggs and Collin McCullough Griggs; William Marion Perry and his son, William Landon Perry; Arden McCullough Fields and Perry Louis Fields; Michelle Lane Higson and Casey McKoy Higson; special cousin, Mary Jean Lineberger of Mooresville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Helen King Perry of Chesterfield.

Dr. Perry was a 1934 graduate of Wake Forest College, receiving a B.S. degree. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1936. Dr. Perry received a Doctorate of Medicine degree from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1938. Following an internship and residency at McLeod’s Infirmary in Florence he joined his father’s practice in Chesterfield and they practiced together until 1944. After his father retired, Dr. William continued to practice alone until he was joined by his brother, Dr. Jerry Perry. The Perry clinic was established at its present location in 1954. For 48 years Dr. William practiced medicine and dedicated himself with a true caring spirit for others as he provided health care needs for the people of Chesterfield County.

Dr. William was committed to helping those who truly needed help, making house calls and delivering babies in homes for many years. He took an active role in the civic, religious, educational, and social life of his town and county. He was graced with a kindly, compassionate, and patient bedside manner and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

A dedicated member of the Chesterfield Baptist Church for his entire life, Dr. William was ordained as a deacon and he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons numerous times.

Dr. William was an active leader in the Chesterfield community. He was Chairman of the Building Committee of the present Chesterfield County Courthouse. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He served as a scout leader in the Boy Scouts of America and provided care to campers. He received the Silver Beaver Award.

Throughout his life he was a strong supporter of education. He served on the School District of Chesterfield County Board of Education for 16 years and Chairman for the final 8 years.

Dr. Perry remained a devoted supporter of Wake Forest University academics and the Medical University of South Carolina. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Wingate University and received their 1998 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

He served the people of South Carolina as a member of the Board of the South Carolina Medical Association and later as President of the South Carolina Medical Association from 1969 to1970.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388 Chesterfield SC 29709. The Chesterfield Cemetery has been in existence since 1855. It has never been affiliated with the town nor any of the churches in Chesterfield. The perpetual care of the cemetery has always been dependent on individual donor funds. Dr. William has been the largest local donor for the past nine years from 2003-2012 as its upkeep has always been a concern of his.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Perry Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Richard Dwight Hill

Richard Dwight Hill, 47, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 17, at Lower Macedonia Baptist Church Family Life Center. Interment followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17, prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Hill was born Jan. 20, 1965, in Chesterfield, a son of Martha Louise Talbert Hill and the late James Evans Hill. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School Class of 1983, and was a supervisor with the Schaeffler Group USA INA in Cheraw. Richard attended Lower Macedonia Baptist Church and was a member of Chesterfield Masonic Lodge # 220. Richard was a talented machinist. He enjoyed motorcycles, playing the guitar, guns, and cooking.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Hammonds Hill of the home; two sons, Garrett Hayden Hill and Grant Holden Hill of the home; his mother, Louise Talbert Hill of Patrick; three brothers, Jerry Hill of Summerville, Wendell (Frankie) Hill of Chesterfield and Dale (Dawn) Hill of Cocoa, Fla; and godparents, Faye and Bradley Eddins of Chesterfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Garrett and Grant Hill Education Fund, c/o First Citizens Bank, 701 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Hill family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Elizabeth B. Teal

Elizabeth Brigman Teal, 86, passed away March 14, 2012, at Azalealand Nursing Home, Savannah, Ga.

A memorial service will be held at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens on May 27 at 2 p.m.

Elizabeth was born in Chesterfield and lived in the Teal’s Mill section of Chesterfield County until 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan M. Teal; parents, John Jacob and Bertha Purvis Brigman; sisters, Annie Brigman, Margie Parker, and Betty Lou Vick; and brothers Jimmy, Bruce, Wilson, Robert Lee, and Donald Gene. Her daughter, Gale Teal Lovelace of Slidell, LA and her brother, John C. Brigman of Jensen Beach, FL, both joined her in eternal rest on March 31, 2012.

She is survived by two sons and daughters in law, Ron and Cathie Teal of Jensen Beach, Fla.; Larry and Diane Teal of Rincon, Ga.; son in law, Jim Lovelace of Slidell, La.; and five grandsons, Brent, Brian, Devin, Eric and Mark Teal.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31414.

Kiser Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Madeline Brown Harper

Madeline Brown Harper, 57, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Hope Family Worship Center in Pageland. Interment followed in the Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Lancaster.

Visitation was from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service at the church.

Ms. Harper was born May 12, 1955, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late James Harley “Bill” Brown and Cecil King Brown. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Madeline was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Lee Brown.

Survivors include her companion, Gary Harper of the home; two daughters, Pam (Mark) Robinson of Jefferson and Melanie (Tony) Alvarez of Pageland; one son, Duane (Michelle) Harper of Fort Lawn; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Jesse M. Brown and Danny J. Brown, both of Pageland; a special friend, Kim Hunter of Pageland; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Harper family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Michael Eugene Reynolds

Michael Eugene Reynolds, 62, died Friday, May 18, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Twin Pines Free Will Baptist Church in Jefferson. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Twin Pines Free Will Baptist Church.

Mr. Reynolds was born Nov. 15, 1949, in Lancaster, a son of James Reynolds and the late Della Wright Reynolds. He was an electrician’s assistant and a member of Twin Pines Free Will Baptist Church. Michael enjoyed fishing. In addition to his mother, Michael was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Reynolds and a sister, Faye Anderson.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Joan Payne Reynolds of the home; his father, James Reynolds of Pageland; two brothers, Edward Reynolds of Pageland and Roy Reynolds of Mt. Holly, N.C.; one sister, Judy Taylor of Jefferson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Reynolds family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 24, 2012.

James Floyd Teal

James Floyd Teal, 83, died Saturday, May 19, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 5 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 21, prior to the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Teal was born June 16, 1929, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Riley Drew Teal and Ola Brown Teal. He was a graduate of Cheraw High School and a retired farmer. Mr. Teal was a member and former President of the Chesterfield County Farm Bureau, a former State Director with the S. C. Farm Bureau Marketing Association, a former member of the Chesterfield County Soil and Water Conservation District, and a former member of the Forestry Commission.

He served as a former member of the Lynches Rivers Board of Directors, the Chesterfield County Rural Water Board of Directors, and was also former member of the Carolina Bank Board of Directors.

He was a faithful member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he was a former member of the Administrative Council, a member of the Men’s Bible Class, and a member of the Shiloh Men’s Club. Mr. Teal was also a U.S. Navy veteran.

In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Leroy Teal. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Jean Hurst Teal of the home; three sons, James Riley (Monica) Teal, John Michael (Kathy) Teal, and Thomas Wesley (Sherry) Teal, all of Chesterfield; six grandchildren, Caroline (Michael) Thomas, Haley (Mark) Canipe, Dr. John Teal, Alex Teal, Skylar Teal, and Madison Teal.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, c/o Shirley Douglas, 897 Burch Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Teal Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Linda McFarland Winburn

Linda McFarland Winburn, 67, died Friday, May 18, 2012.

The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A funeral service followed at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Born in Hartsville, Winburn was a daughter of the late Laurie and Mamie Perkins McFarland. She enjoyed gardening and fishing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed the company of her cat “Sam.”

She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Dow Weier, Renee Winburn; and brothers, James McFarland and William McFarland.

She is survived by her husband, William F. Moody of Wallace; sons, Clint Winburn of Hartsville, Ryan Winburn of Hartsville, David Winburn of Columbia; step-son, Glenn Moody of Hartsville; a daughter, Cameo Meyers currently in military service; step-daughters, Sonja Cox of Huntingtown, Md., Melissa Tarasiewicz of Chesterfield; brothers, Douglas McFarland of Columbia, Michael McFarland of Columbia; sisters, Mary Ann Wilhoit of Columbia and Dorothy M. Peacock of Columbia; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Wanda Jane Wallace

Wanda Jane Wallace, 62, died Sunday, May 20, 2012.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. following the visitation.

Born in Cheraw, Ms. Wallace was a daughter of the late Wade “Wallace” Tillman and Newell Leverne Graves Turnage.

She was preceded in death by her parents listed above and sisters, Millie Arant, Pat Isgett, Sharon Garris and Judy Suggs.

Surviving are her husband, Autry “Buck” Wallace; sons, Bobby (Melissa) Roscoe, Wallace “Gator” Roscoe; step-daughters, Audrey Hewitt, Stacy Wallace, Karyn (Norman) Conklin, all of Cheraw; brothers, Ronnie Turnage, Wayne Turnage, Joe Turnage and Steve Turnage; sisters, Linda Davis, Karen Melton, Denise Conrad and Judy Suggs; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Memorials to may be made to Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway, 275 Forest Road, Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Dot McQueen

Dorothy “Dot” Lee Moore McQueen, 66, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012, at her home.

She was born Oct. 15, 1945, in Chesterfield County.

Even though Dot had been diagnosed with cancer, her beautiful smile and positive attitude was a beacon of light to everyone around her. She always had a kind word and a friendly smile to share with everyone.

Dorothy was the youngest daughter of the late John Henry and Ina Bernice Moore. She was preceded in death by her two brothers: Alex and Theodore Moore and her three sisters: Hattie Scott, Louise McQueen, and Shirley Rogers.

She joined Pee Dee Union Baptist Church at a young age. She continued to be an active member until her death. She served on the Hospitality Committee and was appointed to the position of Treasurer until her health declined recently.

Dorothy attended the public schools of Cheraw, from Robert Smalls to Long High School from which she graduated in 1963. There is where she met and married her late husband Julius W. McQueen. They were married on Dec. 28, 1963.

During their marriage Dorothy enthusiastically supported her husband and his baseball team, the Cheraw A’s. She travelled with the team extensively throughout the years tirelessly cheering them on to several championships. All the while working in the Cheraw area at Robertson’s Factory, Cheraw Healthcare, for Dr. Winston Godwin, and with an unwavering dedication to the residents of Palmetto Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, formerly known as Cheraw Manor until she retired in 2011 because of her illness.

Survivors include three children, Cosandra (Michael) Murray of Columbia, Julius W. (Ernestine) McQueen Jr. of Cheraw and Paula Price of Fleming Island, Fla.; six grandchildren, Ciera McQueen of the home, Charone Moore of Scranton, Pa., Lakia McQueen and Ashlee Price of Fleming Island, Fla., Mikayla Murray of Columbia and Julian A. McQueen of Manhattan, Kan.; two beautiful great grandchildren, Nya Elise and Isaiah Tremaine McQueen of the home.

Her love and dedication extended beyond her own children to include her nieces Bernice McQueen and Cheryl Rogers and great nephew Keith McQueen and great niece Tina McQueen, to which she gave her heart and home to without question. She loved them as if they were own. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who loved her dearly. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Timmy G. Miles

Timmy G. Miles, 51, died Monday, May 21, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at New Life For Jesus Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.

Mr. Miles was born Aug. 17, 1960, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Perry Edward Miles and Omega Melton Miles Grooms. He was a former employee of Stallings Salvage Lumber Company. In addition to his parents, Timmy was preceded in death by two brothers, Rev. Jimmy Lee Miles and John Edward Miles.

Survivors are one son, Gary Lee Miles of Greenville; two sisters, Elaine Johnson of Jefferson and Barbara Ann (Freddie) Tarlton of Jefferson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Miles family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

William Henry Jordan

William Henry Jordan, 73, died Monday, May 21, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 25, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the funeral home.

Mr. Jordan was born July 30, 1938, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Worth and Edith Key Jordan. He was a former logger, textile worker, and construction worker. In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Tucker Jordan; a son, Tommy Glen Jordan; and a brother, James Carl Jordan.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas (Rene) Jordan of Fort Lawn, William Franklin Jordan of Rock Hill, and Bobby Ray (Jennifer) Jordan of Chesterfield; one daughter, Sylvia Anne Jordan of Pageland; one brother, Benny (Linda) Jordan of Lancaster; one sister, Sarah Bell McIntyre of Ruby; a brother-in-law, Buddy (Louise) Tucker of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Laura Wiles and Becky Jordan and three great grandchildren including special great grandchild Catie Louise Carter.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Jordan family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Gerar Rivers

Gerar Rivers, 86, died Saturday, May 26, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Rivers was born Feb. 16, 1926, in Chesterfield County, a son of late Fred and Mary Liles Rivers. He was a gunsmith and a small engine mechanic, and a retired employee of Delta Mills. Gerar enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. In addition to his parents,

Gerar was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha R. Rivers; three brothers, Fred, James “Mack”, and Thomas C. Rivers; and two sisters, Mary Robinson and Virginia Quick.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Laticia) Rivers of Cheraw and Johnny Wayne (Olinda) Rivers of Laredo, Texas; two grandchildren, Susan Rivers and Gail (Jeffrey) Crawford; three great grandchildren, Gage, Ethan, and Sydney Crawford; and one sister, Naomi R. Boatwright of Cheraw.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, served the Rivers Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

James L. “Jim” Harrison

James L. “Jim” Harrison, 71, died Sunday, May 27, 2012.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at Sandy Plains United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, 318 E. Main St., Chesterfield.

Mr. Harrison was born Jan. 16, 1941, in Coffee County, Ala., a son of the late Leonard Vester and Ethel Estelle Clark Harrison. He attended CPCC and was a graduate of Kings College. James was also a graduate of UNCC where he received a BS degree in accounting. He was a retired accountant having owned his own accounting firm and also served as Cost Accounting Manager and Controller with various other companies. He was also a licensed broker and real estate agent. Mr. Harrison was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a long time member of Sandy Plains United Methodist Church. James enjoyed computers and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Leon, Glen, and Donald Harrison; and by 3 sisters, Addie Jane Polles, Geraldine Pierce and Ida Jo Harrison.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen McLaurin Harrison of the home; one daughter, Amy Leigh Harrison of Harrisburg, N.C.; one brother, John B. (Dottie) Harrison of Green Ridge, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Mary G. Harrison of Centre, Ala.; a brother-in-law, Howard T. Pierce of Andulsia, Ala.; a special nephew, Steven J. Harrison of Carrollton, Ga. and several other nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Harrison Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Maurice Hunter

2012. Maurice Hunter, 80, died Monday, May 21, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at First Baptist Church in Pageland. Interment followed in the Patrick Cemetery in Patrick.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.

Mr. Hunter was born June 15, 1931, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Henry Theodore Hunter and Flora Belle Hardin Hunter. He was a graduate of Cheraw High School and a retired Supervisor with C.M. Tucker Lumber Company. Mr. Hunter was a former member of the Pageland Town Council, having served for 10 years, and a former President of the Pageland High School Booster Club. He was a life member and former Captain of the Pageland Rescue Squad, and an EMS Instructor. Maurice was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge # 58 and the American Legion Post # 92. Maurice was a faithful member of Pageland First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and was a member of the Millon Tucker Sunday School Class.

In addition to his parents, Maurice was also preceded in death by a sister, Miriam Hunter Cranford.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Effie Lou Turnage Hunter of the home; a son, Robbie (Janice) Hunter of Lexington; two daughters, Sherri Hunter (Earle) Woodward of Sumter and Missy Hunter (Rick) Counts of Lexington; four grandchildren, Jessica (Benjamin) Ryan, Robert (Valerie) Woodward, Ashley (Chris) Vaughn, and Hunter Counts; three great grandchildren, Benson Ryan, Thomas Ryan, and Katie Woodward; two brothers, Alton Hunter of Gambrills, Md., and Larry Hunter of Lady Lake, Fla.

Memorials may be made to Pageland First Baptist Church, 203 W. Pigg St. Pageland, SC 29728 or The Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Hunter family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Wilhmenia Baker Blackwell

Wilhmenia Baker Blackwell, affectionately known as “Sis,” passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at Carolina Medical Center-Union in Monroe.

A funeral was held Tuesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 31408 Hwy 9, Pageland, with the Reverend Allen Nesmith, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Wilhmenia was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Chesterfield County to the late Hayne Baker and the late Marcella Crawford Baker. She was educated in the Chesterfield County school system and retired from Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority. Wilhmenia accepted Christ at an early age and joined Salem United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully on the usher board and was actively involved on several church committees. Wilhmenia was married Nov. 26, 1983, to the late Charles Clifton Blackwell.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Blackwell Frasier; nine brothers, Richard, Travis, George, Santee, McArthur, Harvey, Ernest, Fred and Dossie Baker; and a sister, Inez Grant.

She is survived by her son, Gerald (Valeria) Baker of Mt. Croghan; a sister, Brenda (LeRoy) McCaskill of Pageland; a brother, James Baker of Pageland; four brothers-in-law; ten sisters-in-law; a son-in-law, Layton Frasier of Lancaster; five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Sherry Lee Sellers

Sherry “Shi” Lee Sellers, 53, died Thursday, May 24, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, at First Freewill Baptist Church in Pageland. Interment followed in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Jefferson.

Visitation was held from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Ms. Sellers was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Harrison Truitt “H.T.” and Irene Catoe Lee. She was a homemaker and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Chris (Ginger) Sellers of Richburg; two daughters, Leslie (Charles) Hancock and Stacey (Ronnie) Polk of Pageland; a former husband, John W. Sellers of Pageland; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Mike Lee of Augusta, Ga., and Richard (Janet) Lee of Jefferson; two sisters, Debra (Terry) Honeycutt of Jefferson and Cindy (Bobby) Marshall of Pageland; as well as special nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Sellers family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Jerry Wayne Smith

Jerry Wayne “Pop” Smith, 67, died Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Born in Marlboro County, he was a son of the late Zanie and Novella Quick Smith. He was a little league ball coach for 25 years. He attended Hickory Grove Baptist Church and Wallace Emmanuel Holiness Church. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents listed above, a brother, Edwin F. Smith and sisters, Vera Mae Quick and Lorenne Chavis.

Surviving are his wife, Jeannine “Vicky” Victoria Smith of Wallace; sons, Richard (Donna Conner) Smith, Chad (Rhonda) Smith, of Patrick; a brother, Major General Zannie “Billy” O. Smith, U.S. Army (Retired) of Charlotte, N.C.; 7 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 7, 2012.

Barbara Davis Slotnick

Mrs. Barbara Davis Slotnick, 75, died May 25, 2012.

She was born Jan. 21, 1937, in Chesterfield, the daughter of the late Johnny P. Davis and Estell Rhynes.

During her lifetime, she had chosen a career as a licensed cosmetologist and received her credentials in Dayton, Ohio, before returning to Chesterfield County to fulfill her dreams. After retiring from cosmetology after 47 years, she pursued her love for writing poetry and music. In April 2012, her new book entitled Beyond Here and Now, A Collection of Poems and Personal Experiences, was published by Xlibris Corp. Barbara loved simple things that made her happy. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, singing and playing the piano, cooking, and had a special love for people and animals.

Barbara was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Melanie Thomas.

Survivors include her three daughters, Dawn Hardee of Oklahoma City, Okla., Temple (Robert) Turnage of Cheraw and Joni Slotnick of Cheraw; and one son, Flint Ratliff of Chesterfield.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of friends. Also, two special friends, Buddy and Bubba.

Barbara’s final wishes were to have her ashes spread over the Smoky Mountains and over the coast of Myrtle Beach.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 7, 2012.

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Hudson “Hud” Smith, 63, of Cheraw, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Cheraw.

The family received friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Interment followed in the Chesterfield cemetery.

Mr. Smith was the son of Elizabeth Davis Smith and the late Jule Smith. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Angela McDuffie Smith. They shared a wonderful marriage and partnership for almost 35 years. His family was his top priority, and he had an immense loyalty and love for his wife and sons. He was a loving caregiver to his parents, an amazing brother and devoted friend.

He is also survived by his sons, Kenneth Hudson Smith II of Cheraw, Zachary Harrison Smith of Myrtle Beach and Eddie Moore of Cumming, Ga.; a grandson, Grady Moore; his brother, Jule Garreth Smith of Isle of Palms; sisters, Phyllis Smith Silva of Lexington and Sherri Smith Thurman and her husband, Rev. Ronald Thurman of Ruby.

Mr. Smith was a man of charismatic personality, who enjoyed people. He was an avid Gamecock supporter. He was known for his impressive athletic ability in high school and beyond. He enjoyed beach music and golf with friends.

Hud was a man of perseverance, endurance, and tolerance. He had an outstanding work ethic, and was a master handyman. He willingly gave of his time for others. A man of great stature, he had a soft and caring heart.

He was employed formerly by CP&L as a lineman, and was a supporting member of the Country Kitchen Team in Cheraw.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Smith Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 7, 2012.

Floyd Benton Smith Jr.

Floyd Benton Smith Jr., 85, passed away onWednesday, June 6, 2012, at Cheraw Healthcare. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Boykin United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. William Wicker and Rev. Scott Shirley. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park.

A visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Boykin United Methodist Church, 2556 Family Farm Road, McColl, SC 29570.

Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home is assisting the Smith Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Mary Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Gleich Wilkes

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Gleich Wilkes, 77, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Patrick Cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Wilkes was born July 29, 1934, in Patrick, a daughter of the late Monroe Robert and Mary Anna Bowen Gleich. She was a retired textile supervisor. Liz was a member of Patrick Baptist Church and attended Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the WOW Lodge 516. She enjoyed cooking, working in the garden, visits from her family and friends, and talking on the telephone. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wilkes.

Survivors include a daughter, Doshia W. (Basil) Watkins of Patrick; a grandson, Tate (Summer Walls) Watkins of Patrick; two great grandchildren, Kayleigh Dixon and Hunter Clark; three brothers, William (Sylvia) Gleich and Junior R. “June Bug” Gleich of Patrick and Charlie (Brenda) Gleich of Rockingham, N.C.; a sister, Miriam G. (Rev. Grady) Baskins of Hartsville; and a number of nephews and nieces, including Brenda Marie Gleich of Patrick.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Wilkes Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

James Robert ‘Jim’ Livergood

James Robert “Jim” Livergood, 68, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at his home.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Mr. Livergood was born Dec. 9, 1943, in Friendship, N.Y., a son of the late John Robert Livergood and Lovina Freeman Livergood. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Livergood of the home; three sons Karl Livergood of Albuquerque, N.M., John Livergood of Chesterfield and Bernie Livergood of the home; one step-daughter, Desiree Snyder of N. Wilkesboro, N.C.; one brother, Donald Livergood of Belmont, N.Y.; one sister, Joan Hale of Friendship, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Rylee Livergood, Alexia, Calvin, and Angel Transeau.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Livergood Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Clarence W. “Sam” Covington

Clarence W. “Sam” Covington passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Rehab of Monroe in Monroe, N.C.

A funeral service was held Sunday, June 3, at 3 p.m. at Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Croghan with the Rev. Melroid Lynn Jr., Pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Son of the late Carson and Virginia Mae Covington, Clarence was born Aug. 19, 1947, in Chesterfield County. He attended the Chesterfield County public school system. Clarence confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Croghan, where he was a member of the Black Creek Men’s Choir and the Swanee’s. He leaves to cherish fond memories a sister, Della (LeRoy) Julious of Ewing, N.J.; a brother, Thomas (Rose) Covington of Columbia; a special niece, Teresa (J.B.) Hickman of Pageland and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

John Frank Clark

John Frank Clark died at home on June 5, 2012. A private out-of-town graveside ceremony will be held at a later date.

The son of the late Frank and Cora Holder Clark, he was born in Moultrie, Ga., in 1934. A graduate of Moultrie High School, he joined the US Army and served from 1952-1955 in the Army Security Agency. While living in Cheraw, he was employed by Stanley Tools and INA Bearing.

Mr. Clark was an avid reader, master woodworker and furniture builder and refinisher, auto mechanic and cook. He was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Dunn Clark of the home; and sons, Bruce Kevin (Carol) Clark of Lexington, Frederick Lee Clark of Asheville, N.C., and Richard Scott (Crystal) Clark of Bennettsville; a brother-in-law, Lee A. Dunn of New Bern, N.C.; cousins and other relatives.

The family would like to thank Dr. Biester and the staff of Cheraw Convalescent Center in Cheraw, and the staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County, for their love and concern for the family

Memorial may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Kiser Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Gracie Marguerite Robinson Cue

Gracie Marguerite Robinson Cue passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence.

A funeral service was held Saturday, June 2, at 3 p.m. at Robinson A.M.E. Zion Church, Highway 52 North, in Cheraw, with the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Taylor, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Foundry Hill Cemetery in Cheraw.

Daughter of the late Douglas and Mary Love Robinson was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Cheraw.

Marguerite accepted Chris at an early and was a faithful member of Robinson A.M.E. Zion Church where she served on the Deaconess Board and was a member of the Wings Over Zion Choir. She received her education in the Chesterfield County school district. She was co-captain of the varsity basketball team and was affectionately known amongst her peers as “Duke.”

Marguerite was united in Holy Matrimony to George Cue and to this union, twelve children were born. Her life was well spent being a caregiver to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren in addition to providing home health care services to numerous elderly patients throughout Cheraw. She was diligent and a well respected caregiver and absolutely cherished her job. Marguerite gave her best to everyone that she touched regardless of it being a personal or professional setting.

Marguerite was preceded in death by a son, Gary Cue; a special daughter-in-law, Catherine Cue; eight siblings, Thornton Robinson, Johnny Robinson, Catherine Mack, Ada Jane Autry, Pearl Tillman, Mable Ingram, Mary Ellen Huntley and Julia Robinson.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: her loving husband of over sixty-five years, George Cue; six sons, John Cue of the home, Charles Cue (Karin) of Friedberg, Germany, Jimmy Cue (Julie), Kenny Cue (Linda), Jack Cue, all of Cheraw, and Rex Cue of Princeton, N.J.; five daughters, Connie Leak (Gregory) of Morven, N.C., Cecilia Breeden of Rahway, N.J., Tammy Hanna and Vickie Gamble (Joseph) of Salisbury, N.C., and Cynthia Cue of Cheraw; thirty-six grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren and a host of great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Jack Lanier McClendon

Jack Lanier McClendon, 82, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away May 5, 2012.

He was born Sept. 13, 1929, the son of Harvey F. and Flossie Snow McClendon. He married Allie Lusk McClendon in 1956. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by a daughter, Mae McKenzie, and two sons, Frank McClendon and Abel McClendon; three grandchildren; and one surviving sister, Martha Nakisher.

A longtime resident of Laurinburg, N.C., he was a member of the Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for many years. Mr. McClendon served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from J.P. Stevens in Cheraw as a systems engineer responsible for the computerization of Dye and Finish operations. In retirement in Weslaco, Texas, he served on the board of Siesta Retirement Village and volunteered in the local community.

Memorials may be directed to Aurora House, P.O. Box 976, Weslaco, TX 78599.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Jack Lanier McClendon

Jack Lanier McClendon, 82, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away May 5, 2012.

He was born Sept. 13, 1929, the son of Harvey F. and Flossie Snow McClendon. He married Allie Lusk McClendon in 1956. She preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Mae McKenzie, and two sons, Frank McClendon and Abel McClendon; three grandchildren; and one surviving sister, Martha Nakisher.

A longtime resident of Laurinburg, N.C., he was a member of the Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for many years. Mr. McClendon served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from J.P. Stevens in Cheraw as a systems engineer responsible for the computerization of Dye and Finish operations. In retirement in Weslaco, Texas, he served on the board of Siesta Retirement Village and volunteered in the local community.

Memorials may be directed to Aurora House, P.O. Box 976, Weslaco, TX 78599.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Catherine Ercelle Lowery

Catherine Ercelle Lowery of Wadesboro passed away Monday, May 28, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held Friday, June 1, at 1 p.m. at West Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Wadesboro, N.C., with the Rev. Terry Little, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Catherine was born to the late Pearl and Eva Ratliff Lowery in Anson County, N.C. She was converted at an early age and joined the West Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Wadesboro, N.C., where she was organist for both the Senior and Junior choirs, a member of the Missionary Circle and served as adult Sunday school teacher. She served as pianist and organist for the following churches: Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Zion Church both of Wadesboro, N.C., and Gum Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Pageland.

She was joined in holy matrimony to Johnny C. Lowery to whom a son was born, Garry Orlando Lowery.

Catherine was a retired educator of Montgomery and Anson Counties school district where she served diligently as a reading specialist and elementary teacher for many years.

She was recognized at Lilesville Elementary School as “Educator of the Year” 1993, and as “Teacher of the Year” in 1997. Those honors made her family very proud. She then won the competition for the “Anson County Teacher of the Year” for 1997-1998. This too was a special celebration for her family and friends, and a well deserved one.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her two brothers, Vandell and Cozart Lowery.

She leaves to cherish her fond memories a son, Garry Orlando Lowery Sr. (Roslyn) of Asheboro, N.C.; three grandchildren, LaKesha Renee Lowery of Asheboro, N.C., Garry Orlando Lowery Jr. of Greensboro, N.C., and LaShonda Eva Marie Lowery of Asheboro, N.C.; a great grandson, Quincy Lee Lowery of Asheboro, N.C.; a brother-in-law, Julius Ray Lowery of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three sisters-in-law, Betty R. Lowery of Oxon Hill, Md., Delois B. Lowery of Wadesboro, N.C., and Thelma Fobbs of Bethune; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Jontavis Jamar Pegues

Jontavis Jamar Pegues passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 6, at 2 p.m. in the Central High School Gymnasium in Pageland with the Rev. David A. Dickey, Presiding. Burial followed at the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Pageland.

Jontavis, affectionately known as “John” was born March 25, 1995, in Monroe, N.C. He was the son of Johnny Pegues and Judy Robinson. John was a rising junior at Central High School in Pageland where he was a member of the cross country team, wrestling team, school band and marching band. He was nominated for several academic achievements and leadership awards. John was also member of the student leadership ambassador program.

At the age of 9, John became a student at Waitress School for martial arts. He obtained his black belt rating in 2010.

John became a member of the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Pageland at an early age. He participated in Sunday school and was a member of the youth choir.

He leaves to cherish fond memories: his devoted and loving mother, Judy Robinson (Germaine Glover) of Pageland; his father, Johnny Pegues of New York; two brothers, Jalen Robinson and Harold Terry Chambers Jr., both of Pageland; a step sister, Miracle D. Glover of Monroe, N.C.; grandparents, Nannie Sinclair of Pageland, Johnny Pegues Sr. of New York, Francina Glover of Waxhaw, N.C., and Larry and Parthenia Crowder of Jefferson; a great grandmother, Irene Chambers of Pageland; three special aunts, Shirley Chambers, Tonya Jones and Gladys Pegues; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. John also leaves to cherish fond memories special individuals who were a part of his life: Josh Bush, Nicholas Knotts, Daquan Cheppell, Marques Leach, Joey Covington, Eddie Hamilton, Keiphun Sowell, Lonnie Chambers and Quan Welch.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Tommy Harpe Jr.

Benjamin Thomas “Tommy” Harpe Jr., 58, died Sunday, June 10, 2012.

The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Lower Macedonia Baptist Church in Chesterfield.

Born in Chesterfield, Tommy was a son of Sue Curry Harpe of Cheraw and the late Benjamin Thomas Harpe Sr. He was co-owner of Harpe Family Motors and had been a part of that business for 33 plus years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, family, friends and having a barbecue and fish fry for all of them. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and going to church. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He was a member of Lower Macedonia Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Graves Harpe of the home; Justin James (Heather) Harpe of Florence; grandchildren, Karley Savannah Harpe, Justin James Harpe Jr., Megan Thompson Loflin; his mother listed above; a brother, Mitchell (Teresa) Harpe of Cheraw; sisters, Terri H. (Joey) Polson of Cheraw and Donna H. (Dean) Smith of Murrells Inlet.

He was preceded in death by his father listed above and a son, Benjamin Thomas Harpe, III.

Memorials may be sent to Justin James Harpe, Jr. Education Fund, c/o First Bank, 901 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 21, 2012.

Annie Ruth Parker Mason

Annie Ruth Parker Mason, 92, of Cheraw, died Monday, June 11, 2012.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Anson Memorial Park in Wadesboro, N.C.

The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Kiser Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service in Kiser Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Mason, the daughter the late Albert Luther and Lillie Mae Allen Parker, was born in Wadesboro, N.C. on June 8, 1920. She was a member of Cheraw First Baptist Church, Friendship Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Everett R. Mason Sr.

Ruth was a wonderful homemaker and was devoted to her family who loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

She is survived by her son, Everett R. Mason Jr. and wife Margaret “Maggie,” grandson Keith Mason (Kathy) of Lugoff; granddaughters Bonnie Coble (David), Pamela Shell (Bob), all of Lugoff, and Suzie Crowe (Bret) of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., ten great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren; sisters, Alice Meeks of Wadesboro, N.C., Alberta Pegram of Wadesboro, N.C., and Betty Jean Boatwright of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 21, 2012.

James Horace “Jimmy” Bryant

James Horace “Jimmy” Bryant, 76, died Monday, June 11, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Welsh Neck Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.

Mr. Bryant was born May 6, 1936, in Florence County, a son of the late James Henry and Hallie Gertrude Riley Bryant. He was a life long resident of Chesterfield County and attended Cheraw Schools. Jimmy married Shirley Ann Hudson Bryant on June 18, 1955. He was a retired industrial mechanic with Crown Cork & Seal Company, and was known to be a good tractor mechanic, which he enjoyed very much.

Mr. Bryant was a member and attended Harris Creek Baptist Church. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, talking with people, and drinking coffee and visiting with his friends at Johnnie’s Truck Stop. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded in death by an infant son, his beloved grandmother, Anna Lou Bryant, and by his two brothers, Rufus Bryant and Jerry Bryant.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 57 years, Shirley H. Bryant of the home; a son, Mitchell (Ann) Bryant of Society Hill; a daughter, Karen (Marion) Floyd of Society Hill; four grandchildren, Travis A. (Nikole) Floyd of the U.S. Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Va., India (Charles) Aycock of Society Hill, Justin B. Floyd of the U.S. Navy, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Jamie Bryant of Society Hill; and a sister, Frances (Bogan) Parker of Society Hill.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Bryant family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 21, 2012.

Bonnie Marie Keller

Bonnie Marie Keller, 67, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery in Ruby.

Visitation was from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ms. Keller was born March 10, 1945, in Romney W.V., a daughter of Katherine Pauline Rinker Pancake and the late Durward Mitchell Pancake. She was a truck driver and a seamstress.

Survivors include her mother, Pauline R. Pancake of Buchannon, W.V.; four children, Rhonda (Jimmy) Drew of Ruby, Tracie (Keith) Slamcik of Lowell, N.C., Katherine (Chris) Romeo of Charleston, W.V., and James (Kim) Barefoot of Charlotte, N.C.; 14 grandchildren, Tera Miller (caregiver) of the home, Ashley (John) McLain of Chesterfield, Stephen Miller of Chesterfield, David (Heather) Gay of Clover, Robert Gay of Lowell, N.C., Andrew Higgenbotham of Charleston, W.V., Addam Romeo of Charleston, W.V., Melissa Slamcik of Newton, N.C., Charlie (Renee) Drew of McBee, James (April) of Drew, P.A., Sammy (Gina) Drew of Taylors, Andy Drew of McBee, Sammi Bocook of Charlotte, N.C., and Daniel Richmond of Charlotte, N.C.;

Also surviving are 20 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; two brothers, Billy (Terry) Pancake and Doug Pancake of West Virginia; four sisters, Debra Pancake, Mary (Glen) Potts, and Cora (Gary) Leigh, all of W.V., and Shirley (Burlin) Brown of Florida; and a special aid, Felicia Strong.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Keller Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 21, 2012.

Mogens E. Henningsen

Mogens Erik Henningsen, 63, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the McLeod Hospice House.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery in Florence with military honors.

Visitation was Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Henningsen was born in Mt. Clemens, Mich., the son of Ebbe and Grace Streett Henningsen. Mogens was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Cheraw. He served in the US Army. He worked for the SC Dept. of Corrections as an LPN before retiring.

Surviving is his wife of 24 years, Patricia Presnell Henningsen of Cheraw; son, Matthew Kevin Henningsen of Arlington, Texas, step-son, Jason Hudson of Florence; daughter, Erika Joy Henningsen of Lovington, N.M., two step-daughters, Angela Kelso of Greenville, Tiffany (Randy) Butler of Florence; sister, Judy Sigmund of Parksville, B.C., Canada; grandchildren, Christopher Henningsen, Elizabeth Henningsen, Emily Henningsen, Dylan Hudson, Jacob Butler and Alex Butler.

Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House, P O Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501.

Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St., Florence, is assisting the family with arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Bonnie Davis

Bonnie Barrington Davis, 75, passed away, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at her home.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born May 31, 1937, in Marlboro County, the daughter of the late Wesley and Wilma Love Barrington. Mrs. Davis retired as a CNA at Chesterfield General. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed sewing and working with flowers, especially roses.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Davis; brothers, Tommy Barrington, and Donnie Barrington; and a grandson, Joseph Davis.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Davis and wife Delores, and James Davis; daughters, Julia Davis and Alice Ramirez; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Davis; sister, Myrtle Lee “Mutcie” Newell; grandchildren, Heather Davis, Tabatha Usher and husband Allen, Nikki Davis, Travis Davis, and Zane Arp; and great-grandchildren, Caleb Davis, Faith Mumford, Hope Hammonds, Connor Usher, and Audrey Usher.

Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home is assisting the Davis Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Minnie McFarland Wilkerson

Minnie McFarland Wilkerson, 90, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 .

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Wilkerson was born Oct. 3, 1921, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Sandy and Carrie Woodward McFarland. She was a homemaker and a member of Bay Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Minnie was also preceded in death by her husband, John F. Wilkerson; a son, Sandy Wilkerson; a daughter, Lois W. Trotter; three brothers, Leonard and William McFarland, and Vander Terry; and by three sisters, Ruth Campbell, Bessie Smith, and Agatha Smith.

Survivors include three sons, Wiley (Yvonne) Wilkerson of Asheboro, N.C., and Don Wilkerson and Johnny Wilkerson of Columbia; two daughters, Dale Dority of Columbia and Frances Hill of the home; two sisters, Dorothy Blalock of Greensboro, N.C., and Evelyn Lawes of Pleasant Garden, N.C.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Wilkerson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Doris Jean McCaig Chapman

Doris Jean McCaig Chapman, 80, widow of Luther Chapman, died Monday, June 18, 2012.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Don Childers and the Rev. Joseph Morgan officiated with burial in the Society Hill Latter-day Saints Cemetery.

The family received friends Wednesday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Born in Amarilla, Texas, Mrs. Chapman was a daughter of the late John R. and Florence O’Neal McCaig. She was a member of the Timmonsville Church of God and was a retired cosmetologist.

Surviving are her son, Johnny (Phyllis) Chapman of Society Hill; daughters, Shirley Chapman of Society Hill, Hilda (Phil) Coker of Florence, Charlotte (Donnie) Edwards of Effingham, Florence Dale “Fat Cat”Chapman of Society Hill; sister, Shirley Faye Milligan of Apache, Okla.; grandchildren, Dewey Dean (Margaret) Chapman, Jamie (Alvin) Byrd, Allen Freeman, Vicky Chapman, Ashley Jean (Jon) Shields, Sebastian Coker; great-grandchildren, Christopher Shields, Ricky Dale Shields, Ansley Chapman, Mackenzie Chapman, Tegan Chapman and Parker Byrd.

Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of Florence, 1929-B Mountain Laurel Ct Florence, SC 29505

Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Reeda Smith

Reeda “Teeny” Marie Young Smith, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from complications of cancer. Reeda was born on June 17, 1931, in Union. She was the second of three children born to the late Ernest and Marie Young. She graduated from Union High School in 1949 and was employed as a financial secretary.

Reeda was a loyal member of First Baptist Church since moving to Cheraw in 1972. She was actively involved in the children’s music program, The Belle Hurt Sunday school class, and other children’s ministries. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Altavista, Va., and played the piano and organ for her church there. Reeda was employed for many years by Furr Paving and Grading until retiring due to health concerns.

She married the late Earl James Smith in 1950 and they have one son, Earl “Sandy” Smith (Melanie) of Newnan, Ga., who survives her. She also has three grandchildren Jeremy Michael, Emily Anne, and Spencer James Smith. Reeda has one brother, Ernest “Sonny” A. Young (June) of Huntsville, Ala., and was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Y. Quinn of Union. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials for Mrs. Smith may be sent to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Ronnie Tarlton

Ronnie Dale Tarlton, 41, died Monday, June 25, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield.

Mr. Tarlton was born Nov. 20, 1970, in Concord, N.C., a son of Gilbert Ray and Jo White Tarlton. He was a former operator of Ruby Wrecker Service and Garage, and was an auto mechanic. Ronnie was a member of Forest Pine Church.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Faulkenberry Tarlton of the home; two daughters, Heather Renee Tarlton and Christy Dale Tarlton of the home; parents Gilbert and Jo Tarlton of Chesterfield; three sisters, Cyndi Roscoe of Chesterfield, Darlene Davis of Ruby and Kathy Moseley of Lancaster; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Tarlton family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Gwen McManus

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Hoffman McManus, 58, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Middendorf Baptist Church. The Rev. Eric Plyer, Rev. Jerry McManus, Rev. Ed Griggs, and Rev Don Rhyne officiated with burial in the church cemetery.

The family received friends Thursday, June 28, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.

Mrs. McManus was born in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Carroll James and Mary Bethune Hoffman. She was a member of Middendorf Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her God, her family, and her church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Greta McManus, and her sister Hilda Crowley.

Surviving are her husband, William Kerry McManus of Middendorf; son, Will McManus of Camden; daughter, Angela McManus Atkinson of Middendorf; grandchildren, Danielle Nicole Atkinson of Middendorf, Carol Denise Atkinson of Middendorf; sister, Renee McDaniel of Middendorf; brothers, Carroll James (Jerry) Hoffman of Darlington, Paschal (Gerrie) Hoffman of Middendorf; brother-in-law, Rev. Jerry Cal (Lisa) McManus of Chesterfield; nephew, Mac McManus of Chesterfield; several other nieces and nephews.

Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Joseph Loesch

Joseph Karl Loesch, 89, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 18, including a Rosary service at 6 p.m. at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw.

Born in Vienna, Austria, on Feb. 16, 1923, he was a son of the late Albert and Marie Koller Loesch. Mr. Loesch became an American Citizen in 1959. He was retired from INA Bearing. He worked at Cheraw Country Club and was an avid golfer.

Surviving are his wife, Dolores M. “Dee” Loesch of the home; sons, Anthony G. Loesch of Kernersville, N.C., CPO Michael J. Loesch (US Navy 22 years) of Lemoore, Calif.; daughters, Christina M. (Jeff) Rosenfeldt of Cincinnati, Ohio, Karen M. (Dominick) Costanzo of Simi Valley, Calif.; a brother, Albert Loesch of Vienna, Austria; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews in Austria.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Doris Chapman

Doris Jean McCaig Chapman, 80, died Monday, June 18, 2012.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Don Childers and the Rev. Joseph Morgan officiated with burial in the Society Hill Latter-day Saints Cemetery.

Mrs. Chapman, widow of Luther Chapman, was born in Amarilla, Texas, a daughter of the late John R. and Florence O’Neal McCaig. She was a member of the Timmonsville Church of God and was a retired cosmetologist.

Surviving are her son, Johnny (Phyllis) Chapman of Society Hill; daughters, Shirley Chapman of Society Hill, Hilda (Phil) Coker of Florence, Charlotte (Donnie) Edwards of Effingham, Florence Dale “Fat Cat” Chapman of Society Hill; sister, Shirley Faye Milligan of Apache, Okla.; grandchildren, Dewey Dean (Margaret) Chapman, Jamie (Alvin) Byrd, Allen Freeman, Vicky Chapman, Ashley Jean (Jon) Shields, Julia Keith, Sebastian Coker; great-grandchildren Christopher Shields, Ricky Dale Shields, Ansley Chapman, Mackenzie Chapman, Tegan Chapman, Parker Byrd; special cousin, Sarah Margaret Johnson. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice of Florence, 1929-B Mountain Laurel Ct., Florence, SC 29505.

Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Bobby Butler

Bobby Butler of Pageland passed away June 14, 2012.

A funeral service was held Sunday, June 17, at 3 p.m. at the Flemming Funeral Chapel in Pageland,. Committal and interment was held at the Butler Family Cemetery in Pageland.

Mr. Butler was the son of the late George and Margaret Butler. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Durant; and son, Kenyatta Makeba Butler.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Butler of the home; six sons, John (Deborah) Glivens of Carteret, N.J., Robert Butler of Virginia Beach, Va., Alexander Butler of Stroudsburg, Pa., Malcolm Little Butler of Brooklyn, N.Y., Khalfani Butler of Lancaster, Akarri Latfani Butler and Masud Ahmed Butler of Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Ivy Jean Butler of Brooklyn, N.Y., Tawanna (Johnny) Hardin of Nashville, Tenn., and Takiyah Butler of Lancaster; a sister, Georgia Scott of Columbia; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and close friends, R.J. Knotts, Hover Myers and June Johnson.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Houston Rivers

Thomas Houston Rivers, 22, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012.

A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Chesterfield Ruby Middle School Gymnasium in Chesterfield. Interment will follow in the Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.

Mr. Rivers was born Dec. 5, 1989, in Bennettsville, S.C., a son of Christy Roscoe Polson and Lee Thomas “Tommy” Rivers. He was a 2007 graduate of Cheraw High School. Houston enjoyed hunting, playing baseball, music, big trucks, and talking to people. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Carolina Gamecock fan. Houston was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby Davidson Horne and Lee and Ruth Rivers.

Survivors include his m and stepfather, Christy and Robert Polson of Bennettsville; father and stepmother, Tommy and Cindy Rivers of Ruby; three brothers, Ethan, Cade, and Landon Rivers of Ruby; two sisters, Makayla Polson and Jennifer Williams of Bennettsville; grandparents, Eugene and Kathryn Roscoe of Hartsville, Donnie Horne of Ruby, and Veda Polson of Bennettsville; aunts and uncles, Joyce (Frankie) Lide of Cheraw, Buck (Kim) Rivers of Ruby, Koot (Becky Ratliff) Roscoe of Ruby, David (Corrie) Roscoe of Chesterfield, and Missy (Gene) Boyce of Florence; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield is serving the Rivers Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Bazil Rivers

Bazil Allen Rivers of Chesterfield passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 13, at 3 p.m. at Flemming Funeral Chapel in Chesterfield with The Reverend Napoleon Zinnerman officiating. Burial followed in the Chesterfield Community Cemetery.

Mrs. Rivers, daughter of the late Curtis and Ola Rivers Allen, was born on May 19, 1931, in Chesterfield. Raised in a Christian home, Bazil was the youngest of six children. She attended the public schools in Marshville, N.C. Bazil was married to the late Vander T. Rivers Sr. and to this union a son was born, the late Vander T. Rivers Jr. She was employed for thirty two years with the Long Island Jewish Hospital as a cook and mental illness practitioner.

Bazil never met a stranger and she was loved by all that knew her. She was a very caring and a humble woman who was always willing to help her neighbors and friends.

Left to cherish her fond memories: four grandsons, Raheen Rivers of New York, Terrell Burch, Daniel Burch and Nathaniel Burch of Chesterfield; a brotherin-law, Lonnie Murvin, of Chesterfield; two sisters-inlaw, Martha R. Sellers of Chesterfield and Montrose B. Allen of Salisbury, N.C.; a very special great niece, Jazamine Henry, New York; a special friend and mother of her grandsons, Linda (Ray) Little of Chesterfield; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Addie Evans

Addie Duncan Evans passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence.

A funeral service was held Monday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at Mount Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Chesterfield with the Reverend James Rand, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Evans was born to the late Leroy and Josie Smith Duncan in Anson County, N.C. She was married to the late James T. Evans and to this union, seven children were born. Addie attended the Chesterfield County public school system and was a member of Mount Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Chesterfield.

She leaves to cherish her fond memories: four sons, Tyronnie Duncan, Johnny Duncan, Jerry Evans (Lorraine) and James E. Evans all of Chesterfield; two

daughters, Shirley Isaac of Cheraw and Mary Duncan of Chesterfield; two special grandchildren she raised, Tyrone Duncan of Chesterfield and LaNiesha Evans of Memphis, Tenn.; seventeen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; four brothers-in-law and three sistersin- law; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Addie was also preceded in death by: a son, Timothy L. Evans, a grandson, Eric Duncan; four brothers and a sister.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Shirley Wright

Shirley Jean Plyler Wright, 73, of Lancaster, widow of the late James “Jim” Wright, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held Sunday, July 1, at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Cliff Henson and Rev. Thurmond Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Lancaster Funeral Home and other times at the home, 4967 Pageland Hwy., Lancaster.

Mrs. Wright was born Nov. 23, 1938, in Lancaster, a daughter of Nae Plyer and the late Ernestine Hollins Blackmon. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She was an avid cat and animal lover.

Mrs. Wright is survived by two sons, Dennis “PY” Wright of Charlotte and Clay Wright of Lancaster; two daughters, Donna Rollings and her husband Tony of Lancaster and Julie Bowers and her husband Eddie of Heath Springs; one brother, Marion Plyer and his wife Sue of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Trey Rollings his wife Erin, Eric Bowers and his wife Heather, and Mark Bowers and his wife Kristen; and three great grandchildren, Landon Rollings, Hannah Rollings, and Eoin Bowers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 6437 Oak Hill Church Road, Lancaster, S.C. 29720.

Service is serving the family of Mrs. Wright. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 12, 2012

Clara Johnson

Clara Mae Johnson, 87, died Friday, July 6, 2012.

A memorial service was held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Light House Ministries.

Born in Charlotte, N.C., Clara was the daughter of the late William Horton and Minnie Mae Sipe Freeman. She was a member of Lighthouse Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents listed above and her husband Edward John Johnson.

Surviving are her sons, Charlie John Johnson of Los Lunas, N.M., Danny Lee Johnson of N. Ft. Myers, Fla.; a daughter, Mary Lee Biggs of Chesterfield; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Ministries. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 12, 2012

Leverne Joplin

William Leverne Joplin, 71, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery in Ruby.

Visitation was held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at the funeral home.

Mr. Joplin was born June 21, 1941, in Mt. Croghan, a son of the late Johnnie Daniel and Mary Wilkerson Joplin. He was a retired employee of Estes Express Lines with 27 years of service, and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, where he served as a former choir member and former deacon. Mr. Joplin was a life member of Ruby Masonic Lodge # 314.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and his grandchildren were his heart. He loved his step daughters and son-in-laws. He had a special place in his heart for his dogs, Bo Bo, Austin, and Brownie, and also his cats. He had a great love for God and man, and if anyone ever had a need, Leverne was willing to help. He enjoyed going to the beach and mountains several times a year with his wife Jean. He was a friend to all, and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, Leverne was preceded in death by his first wife, Myra Lee “Susie” Brock Joplin; two brothers, Lathaniel Wilkerson and James Olin Wilkerson; and by one grandson, Johnathan Spencer Joplin.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Jean Jenkins Burr Joplin of the home; a son, William Scott (Gail) Joplin of Cheraw; two step daughters, Susie B. (Chris) McAllister of Chesterfield and Shannon B. (Ramark) Chavis of Cheraw; five grandchildren, Zach Chavis, Cody McAllister, Wyatt McAllister, Shannon Rivers, and Ashley Rivers.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709 or to Cross Roads Baptist Church, P.O. Box 72, Ruby, SC 29741

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Joplin Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 12, 2012

Otis Tyler

Otis Benjamin Tyler, 83, of Dale City, Va, formerly of Fort Gibson, Okla., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, at Ruby Cemetery in Ruby.

Mr. Tyler was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Braggs, Okla., the son of Winfred and Alma Roland Tyler. He lived in Fort Gibson prior to joining the Naval Reserves, and later changing to the U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division Headquarters. He later retired from the United States Postal Service.

In addition to his parents, Otis was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Burch Tyler; and his eldest sister, Bronice Tyler Johnson.

Survivors include a son, Barry Burch Tyler of the home and a sister, Mary Tyler of Albuquerque, N.M.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Tyler family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 12, 2012

Christopher Scott Humbert

Christopher Scott Humbert, 19, of 127 Holly Road, Rockingham, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Yuma, Arizona.

The funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Harrington Funeral Home Chapel in Hamlet, N.C., with Rev. Richard Gilliam officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond Memorial Park.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Harrington Funeral Home.

He was born Feb. 28, 1993, in Rockingham, son of Scott Steven Humbert and Christel Hammond.

He is survived by his parents, Christel Hammond of the home, and Scott and Liz Albers Humbert of Yuma; maternal grandparents, Archie and Aliza Hammond of Maxton, N.C., and Marcia McDonald of Norman, N.C.; paternal grandparents, Steven and Marie Humbert of Niceville, Fla., Kathy and Gib Jones of Laurinburg, N.C., and Alford and Felicita Albers of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, Gage Covington of Rockingham and Evan and Jake Humbert of Yuma; sister, Kaylan Covington of Rockingham.

Memorials may be made in Christopher’s memory to: Four Oaks Bank, Attention: Lorie Tatum, 1401 Fayetteville Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 or Navy Federal Credit Union, c/o Christopher Humbert, Account # 3021418482.

Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory of Hamlet is serving the Humbert family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 12, 2012.

Louise Frazier

Louise Grant Frazier, 93, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Cheraw Church of God. Interment followed in Old St. David’s Cemetery.

Visitation was from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Frazier was born Aug. 7, 1918, in Wallace, a daughter of the late Julius Clarence and Maggie Brigman Grant. She was a former employee of Sacony.

Mrs. Frazier was a faithful member of the Cheraw Church of God. In addition to her parents, Louise was also preceded in death by her husband James Frazier; two sisters, Juanita Adams and Nellie Harper; and by two nieces, Helen Blackmon and Donnie Hildreth.

Survivors include two nieces, Jackie A. McDougald of Cheraw and Kathryn A. Kimrey of Charlotte, N.C.; a nephew, C. W. “Bo” Harper of Lumberton, N.C.; and several great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews, and her loving family at Cheraw Church of God.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Frazier Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 12, 2012.

Ruth Pace

Ruth Strait Pace, 79, died Sunday, July 15, 2012.

The family received friends at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A graveside service followed at 11 a.m. at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.

Born in Rock Hill, Ms. Pace was a daughter of the late James Wallace and Kathleen Canady Strait. She was the widow of William Richard Pace. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 50+ years. Mrs. Pace enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, being a volunteer at Chesterfield General Hospital and working at her church.

Surviving are her son, Rickey (Susie) Pace of Cheraw; daughters, Margaret (Sidney) Wallace of Wallace, Susan (Alan) Lane of Florence; brothers, James E. Strait, Billy E. Strait, Raymond W. Strait, all of Rock Hill; sisters, Betty Jo Byrun of Charlotte, N.C., Doris Bagley and Margaret Mitchell, both of Rock Hill; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above and a sisters, Katherine Deas and Frances Vinson.

Memorials to: Cheraw Rescue Squad, PO Box 28, Cheraw, SC 29520, or Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 552, Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Lorenze Dove

Lorenze Buie Dove, 83, died Saturday, July 14, 2012.

The family received friends at 3 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. at Kiser Funeral Home, following the visitation.

Born in Raeford, N.C., Mr. Dove was the son of the late Chamers Hugh and Cyrenia Ethel Dove Dove. He was a member of Rock Fish Baptist Church in Raeford. He was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid Tony Stewart fan. Mr. Dove was retired from Burlington Industries with 47 years of service as a Textile Technician. He was very thankful and loved his caregivers at Cheraw Healthcare. Mr. Dove loved his family and friends greatly and enjoyed spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and sisters, Ethlyn Barnard and Polly Barnard.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Ruth Ragan Dove of Cheraw; son, Paul (Gail) Dove of Lilesville, N.C.; daughters, Lisa (Tim) Adair of Cheraw and Phyllis (Bain) Cameron of South Hill, Va.; grandchildren, Ragan, Timothy, Elizabeth, Matthew, Austin and a great grandchild on the way.

In lieu of flowers: Faith Christian Academy, 220 Green Street, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Mercy in Me Free Medical Clinic, PO Box 1684, Cheraw, SC 29520 or the charity of your choice. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Ruth Pace

Ruth Strait Pace, 79, died Sunday, July 15, 2012.

The family received friends at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A graveside service followed at 11 a.m. at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.

Born in Rock Hill, Ms. Pace was a daughter of the late James Wallace and Kathleen Canady Strait. She was the widow of William Richard Pace. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 50+ years.

Mrs. Pace enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, being a volunteer at Chesterfield General Hospital and working at her church.

Surviving are her son, Rickey (Susie) Pace of Cheraw; daughters, Margaret (Sidney) Wallace of Wallace, Susan (Alan) Lane of Florence; brothers, James E. Strait, Billy E. Strait, Raymond W. Strait, all of Rock Hill; sisters, Betty Jo Byrun of Charlotte, N.C., Doris Bagley and Margaret Mitchell, both of Rock Hill; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above and a sisters, Katherine Deas and Frances Vinson.

Memorials to: Cheraw Rescue Squad, PO Box 28, Cheraw, SC 29520, or Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 552, Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Lorenze Dove

Lorenze Buie Dove, 83, died Saturday, July 14, 2012.

The family received friends at 3 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. at Kiser Funeral Home, following the visitation.

Born in Raeford, N.C., Mr. Dove was the son of the late Chamers Hugh and Cyrenia Ethel Dove Dove. He was a member of Rock Fish Baptist Church in Raeford.

He was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid Tony Stewart fan. Mr. Dove was retired from Burlington Industries with 47 years of service as a Textile Technician. He was very thankful and loved his caregivers at Cheraw Healthcare. Mr. Dove loved his family and friends greatly and enjoyed spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and sisters, Ethlyn Barnard and Polly Barnard.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Ruth Ragan Dove of Cheraw; son, Paul (Gail) Dove of Lilesville, N.C.; daughters, Lisa (Tim) Adair of Cheraw and Phyllis (Bain) Cameron of South Hill, Va.; grandchildren, Ragan, Timothy, Elizabeth, Matthew, Austin and a great grandchild on the way.

In lieu of flowers: Faith Christian Academy, 220 Green Street, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Mercy in Me Free Medical Clinic, PO Box 1684, Cheraw, SC 29520 or the charity of your choice.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

David Carlson

David Warren Carlson, 55, died Saturday, July 13, 2012.

Arrangements to be announced by Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Dianne Belk

Dianne Horton Belk, 64, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.

Mrs. Belk was born Feb. 13, 1948, in Camden, a daughter of the late Richard Randall and Dorothy Watkins Horton. She was a graduate of Lacarnes Beauty School and a former hair dresser. Dianne was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Dianne was also preceded in death by her husband, Ell Belk.

Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Belk (Derrick) McManus of Pageland; three grandchildren, Jordan, John Colby, and Gracee McManus; two brothers, Mack Horton and Marty (Lori) Horton, both of Jefferson; two sisters, Alice Horton of Jefferson and Pat (William) Winburn of Hartsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church “Building Fund” 3944 Johnson Road, Jefferson, SC 29718 or to Hope Family Worship “Building Fund” 32249 Hwy. 9, Pageland, SC 29728

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Belk family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Woodrow Watson

Woodrow Wilson Watson, 75, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites.

Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, in Zion Hall at the church prior to the service.

Mr. Watson was born Aug. 2, 1936, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson “Buck” Watson and Juanita Leaird Watson White. He was a life long resident of Chesterfield County. Wilson was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and was a retired central office supervisor with Sandhill Telephone Cooperative, with 36 years of service.

Mr. Watson was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, and was a retired member of the Pageland Fire Department. Wilson was also a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #58.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Patsy Mangum Watson of the home; two sons, Christopher Shea (Amy) Watson of Indian Trail, N.C., and Garren Dean (Kelly) Watson of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren, Logan, Jeremy, Justin, Grayson, and Connor Watson, and a step grandchild, Amanda Helms.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 647 Zion Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Watson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Levern Rivers

Levern Rivers, 85, of Cheraw, died in Columbia on July 13, 2012, as the result of injuries received in an accident on April 26, 2012.

The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Cheraw.

Born in Chesterfield on Aug. 27, 1926, Mr. Rivers was the son of the late Ross and Annie Hartsell Rivers. He was the owner of Rivers Used Appliances in Cheraw where he enjoyed talking to customers and friends. Prior to opening Rivers Used Appliances in 1981, he worked in the grocery business as owner of Rivers Thriftway on Second Street in Cheraw. He was a veteran of the Armed Forces having served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Shriner and a Mason.

Mr. Rivers was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cheraw where he enjoyed attending Sunday services. Appreciation is extended to Dr. Paul Wood, pastor, and his wife, Kay, for their support to Mr. Rivers and his family during this difficult time. Appreciation is also extended to Mrs. Frances Leppard of Cheraw and her family who are, and always will be a part of our family.

Mr. Rivers was an active, vibrant man who lived life to the fullest, greeted everyone with a smile, and treated everyone he met with kindness. He enjoyed weekend trips to the beach and was well-known for his love of dancing. He enjoyed talking with friends and neighbors and was always quick to offer help to others. He especially enjoyed visits with family.

Mr. Rivers is predeceased by his wife, Doris Walters Rivers, who was the love of his life; his older brother and best friend, Ottos Perry Rivers, of Vista, Calif.; and brothers Preston Rivers and Wayne Rivers of Chesterfield.

Mr. Rivers is survived by his devoted son, Royce L. Rivers Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Banner Elk, N.C., and by his loving grandson Evan Rivers, and his wife, Mandy, of Rancho Palos, Verdes, Calif. He was a wonderful and much loved father and grandfather.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Cheraw.

Kiser Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Betty Crawford

Betty Ann Odom Crawford, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

A memorial service was conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at First United Methodist Church in Cheraw with the Rev. Dr. Paul A. Wood Jr. officiating. A private burial followed at Old St. David’s Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service.

Mrs. Crawford, wife of fifty-one years to the late James C. (Jimmie) Crawford Jr., was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Bennettsville. She was the daughter of the late E. Wallace and Moriet Hayes Odom. She graduated from Bennettsville High School, attended Winthrop College and was a graduate of The University of South Carolina, majoring in music.

A homemaker, Mrs. Crawford served as Regent of the Old Cheraws Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cheraw. She possessed a strong love for her family, animals, bridge and reading.

Surviving are her sons, James C. Crawford III and wife Marianne of Cheraw, W. Kirk Crawford and wife Suzanne of Charlotte, N.C., and Bryan Moore Crawford and wife Lisa of Cheraw; grandchildren James C. Crawford IV, Cameron McNair Crawford, W. Kirk Crawford Jr., Taylor Moore Crawford, Bryan Moore Crawford Jr., Mary Milan Crawford and Olivia Jane Crawford; and step-grandchildren, Tucker Douglas and Carly Douglas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 113 Third St., Cheraw, SC 29520 or to St. David’s Cemetery Association, PO Box 1196, Cheraw, SC 29520.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Cheraw Family Medicine, and the caregivers of Comfort Keepers for their compassionate care during her recent illness.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 26, 2012.

David Carlson

David Warren Carlson, 55, died Friday, July 13, 2012.

A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Calvary Baptist Church in Cheraw. The family received friends following the service.

Born in New Britain, Conn., Mr. Carlson was a son of Ray Carlson of Cheraw and the late Georgia Carlson-Flowers. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Cheraw. He loved being with family and friends. David enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being outdoors, and motorcycle racing. He was preceded in death by his mother listed above, a brother, Eric “Ricky” Carlson and a sister, Cindylou Goodwin.

Surviving are his wife, Tina Carlson; sons, Ryan Carlson and Steven Carlson all of Cheraw; his father listed above; a brother, Lorne (Jodi) Carlson; and a sister, Barbara Carlson, both of Myrtle Beach; brotherin- law, Curtis Goodwin of Cheraw; and nieces Calli Goodwin, Mackenzie Carlson, Nicole Carlson and Jessi Carlson.

Memorials may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, Building Fund, 364 Calvary Lane, Cheraw, SC 29520 or The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway, 275 Forest Lane, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Roy Barry

Roy Allen Barry, 63, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

Visitation was held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield.

A funeral service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Barry was born Nov. 16, 1948, in Mt. Top, Penn., a son of the late Albert and Veronica Nescavage Barry. He was a retired foreman with Cornell Iron Works. Roy was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and archery. He also enjoyed woodworking and making wood crafts for his family and friends. Roy was a member of the Chesterfield Family YMCA.

In addition to his parents, Roy was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Barry and by two sisters, Ruth Dantone and Cora Barry.

Survivors include his wife, Caroline Perkowski Barry of the home; two sons, Joseph Martin of Berwick, Penn., and George Martin; three daughters, Kimberly Spohn of Newmanstown, Penn., Suzanne Hines of Beaver Meadows, Penn., and Nicole Barry; four brothers, Wade, Wayne, Charles, and Robert Barry; three sisters, Verna Barry, Eva Myers, and Margaret Dorbin; and eight grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Family YMCA 344 East Blvd. Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Barry family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Christine Adcock

Christine Kay Adcock, 50, died Sunday, July 22, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at White’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Wallace. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Born in Indianapolis, Ind., she was a daughter of the late William Lee Adcock, I and Kathleen Agnes Pull. She was a member of the Maranatha Assembly of God in Jena, La.

Surviving are her son Gregory Lance (Samantha) Adcock of Jena, La.; brothers, Robert Wayne Adcock of Moreno Valley, Calif., Steve Micheal Adcock of Wallace and William Lee Adcock Jr. of Wallace; a sister, Georgina Recee Burchfield of Wallace; and a grandchild, Jackson Lance Adcock of Jena, La.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

Bill Donahue

William “Bill” Melvin Donahue, 82, died Thursday, July 26, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment followed in the White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the funeral home.

Mr. Donahue was born May 21, 1930, in Union County, N.C., a son of the late William Jesse and Ivy Beatrice Melton Donahue. He was a retired farmer and a member of Pine Grove Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by three brothers, Burris and Lance Donahue, and Tite Melton; and by two sisters, Emma Jean Knight and Lydia Ann Donahue.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruth Pigg Donahue of the home; four daughters, Susan (Lester) Tarlton and Patricia (Ed) Funderburk, both of Jefferson, Tammy (Jerry) Plyler of Lancaster and Joyce Williams of Kershaw; 19 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; three sisters, Gaynell Leaird of Pageland, Faye Ruth Knight of Virginia and Jamie Melton of Rock Hill.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Donahue Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

Cynthia Freeman

Cynthia Bennett Freeman, 71, died Monday, July 23, 2012.

Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ed Griggs officiated with burial in the Welsh Neck Baptist Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Born in Scotland County, N.C., Ms. Freeman was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Hicks Bennett. She was a member of the Society Hill Church of God.

Surviving are her son, Jonathan Odell of Cheraw; daughters, Jeanette (David) Torrence of Hartsville, Patricia Ann (Charles) Freeman of Cheraw; grandchildren, Alan (Heather) Freeman, Nichole Freeman, J.W. Odell, Jesse Torrence, Dakota Torrence; great grandson, Tyson Freeman; sisters, Ruby Hatcher, Rachel Smith and Gertrude Tribitte and lifetime friend Billy Bryant of Cheraw. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

Steve Benton

Steven “Steve” Paul Benton, 58, died Saturday, July 28, 2012.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Chesterfield Cemetery.

Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Benton was born July 4, 1954, in Ft. Bragg, N.C., a son of Paul Lester and Velma Elizabeth Smith Benton. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and attended Chesterfield- Marlboro TEC, and was a former textile employee. Steve was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church and was a Mason. He was a former assistant coach with Dixie Youth Baseball. Steve was an avid Clemson Tiger fan, and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing.

Survivors include his parents, Paul L. and Velma Smith Benton of Chesterfield; a brother, Thomas Benton of Chesterfield; a sister, Elizabeth Benton Norton of Chesterfield; a niece, Cassi Norton and a nephew, Julian Norton, both of Chesterfield.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Baptist Church “Window Fund” 207 East Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Benton family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

Margaret Gibson

Margaret Alice Williamson Gibson passed away Monday, July 23, 2012.

A memorial service was held in the auditorium of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem on Saturday, July 28, with the service conducted by the Rev. Dr. Craig Ford. The family received friends immediately after the service.

Peggy was born on Feb. 13, 1928, to William Thomas and Margaret Scott Williamson, both who precede her in death, as did a brother, William Thomas Williamson Jr.

She attended Wylie School and R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, and graduated with a B.A. from the Women’s College in Greensboro, N.C. She moved to Arlington, Va., and worked at the Pentagon, later moving back to Winston-Salem to work at radio station WSJS. She married Robert L. Gibson on June 15, 1951, and moved with him through medical training in Richmond, Va., Augusta, Ga., and Gainesville, Fla. They settled in Ocala, Fla., in 1955, where they lived until moving back to her beloved Winston-Salem in 1971.

Peggy was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church; the Medical Alliance of the Piedmont; Old Town Bridge Club; Flower Lore Garden Club; and Woman’s Reading Club. Peggy was a lovely, wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother with a warm compassionate heart, a tender spirit, and always a gracious smile. She fought a long hard battle with cancer which she bore with a remarkably brave and tenacious spirit. All of her family and many friends are grieved by her passing, but trust they will see her again in a heavenly setting that has no end.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Elizabeth Nowlan Fields and her husband, Dr. Richard Fields of Pleasant Garden, N.C.; and a brother, Daniel Scott Williamson and wife Emily of Advance, N.C.

Other survivors are her husband of 61 years, Dr. Robert L. Gibson of Winston-Salem; children, Dr. Anne Catherine Gibson Schwartz and husband Richard Lee Schwartz of McLean, Va., Rev. Dr. Thomas Lester Gibson and wife Robin of Greensboro, N.C., Patricia Lynn Johnston and husband Dr. John J. Johnston of Gainesville, Fla., and Margaret Gay Slough of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Margaret Jessica Schwartz and Richard Lee Schwartz III of McLean, Va., Elizabeth Gibson Archibald and husband Ryan Archibald of Winder, Ga., Samuel Thomas Gibson of Concord, N.C., Laurie Christen Gibson of Greensboro, N.C., Katherine Victoria Johnston and Mary Margaret Johnston of Gainesville, Fla, and Daniel Calvin Johnston and wife Emily of Decatur, Ga.; Asher Thomas Archibald of Winder, Ga. is the sole great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Hospice Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

Jeffrey Allen

Jeffery Doyle Allen, 48, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

The family received friends Friday, Aug. 3, at First United Methodist Church in Cheraw. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at First United Methodist Church in Cheraw.

Born in Portsmouth, N.H., Mr. Allen was the son Larry Alexander and Fay Elizabeth Flanner Allen of Mt. Pleasant. He was a member of First Methodist Church in Cheraw and a US Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Kristina Allen; and daughter, Sarah Elysse Allen, both of Cheraw; sons, Jeffery Doyle Allen Jr. and Larry Alexander Allen II, both of Mt. Pleasant; his parents listed above; sisters, Reyne Getsinger of James Island and Robin Mullin of Mt. Pleasant.

Memorials may be sent to Men’s Bible Class of First United Methodist Church, 117 Third St,, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

Sylvia Johnston

Sylvia McManus Johnston, 84, of Kitty Hawk, N.C., died on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in Point Harbor, N.C.

A graveside service was held in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, on Monday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m.

Sylvia was born in Chesterfield and maintained a home there. She was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Chesterfield. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Ethel Porter McManus and the widow of the late Johnny Johnston.

Sylvia met her husband Johnny while attending Wake Forest College. Both were graduates of Wake Forest College. They moved to the Outer Banks in 1970 when Johnny became the first golf professional at Sea Scape Golf Course. Sylvia returned to the Outer Banks several years ago and resided at Spring Arbor prior to her death where she had many friends.

Sylvia is survived by one son, Clyde Johnston and wife, Suzanna of Hilton Head; five daughters, Jackie Fearing and husband, Charlie of Kill Devil Hills, Cheryl “Poogie” Johnson of Manteo, Karen “Spooky” Phillips and husband, Alan of Wilmington, N.C., Sibbie Griggs and husband, Eddie of Point Harbor, and Cathy Forbes and husband, Foster of Kitty Hawk; 11 grandchildren, MacKenzie Johnston, Victoria Johnston, Rebecca Johnston, Erin Johnson, Shea Johnson, Jonathan Daniels and wife, Betty Lou, Leigh Griggs, Laura Griggs, Walker Griggs, Ashley Forbes and Shannon Forbes; three great-grandchildren, Grayson Rippons, Megan Daniels, and Ava Daniels; and a very special cousin, George Porter Kennington of Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 W Main St, Chesterfield, SC, or to a charity of one’s choice. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

Leslie Matheson

Leslie Eugene Matheson, 93, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends informally at your leisure in the home of Mrs. Rosa Mae Craft.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Matheson was a son of the late John Culpepper and Rosa Mae Tyson Matheson. He had been a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and First Baptist Church during his lifetime. He was a World War II, US Army veteran. Mr. Matheson was a retired from Jackson Oil Company as an accountant.

Surviving are his brother, William “Bill” (Frances) Matheson of Asheville, N.C.; sisters, Rosa Mae Craft of Cheraw, Dorothy (Wilson) Matheson Brown of Irmo; a dear friend, Joyce Sanders and a large number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3664 Wire One Road, Cheraw, S.C. 29520 or North Cheraw Baptist Church, Building Fund, 101 Hartzell Ave., Cheraw, S.C. 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

R.E. Mayhew

Rison Elwood “R.E.” Mayhew, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

The family will received Saturday, Aug. 4, at First United Methodist Church, Cheraw.

A funeral service was be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at First United Methodist Church, Cheraw.

Born in Gretna, Va., R.E. was a son of the late Rison Elwood Mayhew Sr. and Rebecca Willis Mayhew. He was a World War II, US Navy Veteran. Mr. Mayhew was retired from Burlington Industries after 37 years of service. He was a planning manager and preparation department manager. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he previously served as cochair of the Family Life Committee, vice-president of the Men’s Club, and member of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. He assisted in the preparation of the church Semi-annual Bar B Q for many years. He was a member of the Couples Club in Cheraw. He enjoyed dancing, gardening and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed telling stories, especially those that recounted his years in the Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, brothers, Albert Mayhew, George Mayhew, Snow Mayhew, Carroll Mayhew, Gerald Mayhew, sisters, Ruby Shelton, Agnes Short and Pencie Rowland.

Surviving are Jane Howle Mayhew of Cheraw, who was the love of his life; a son, Jackie (Sandra) Taylor Mayhew of Chesterfield; daughters, Joan Mayhew Easterling of Cheraw, Wendy L. Mayhew of Charleston; grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) Mayhew McQuage, Rebecca Mayhew Cassidy and a great grandchild, Johnathan Cassidy.

Memorials to: First United Methodist Church, 117 Third Street, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Clara McLean House, c/o The Foundation of Firsthealth, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374-9961 or Healing Garden, c/o The Foundation of Firsthealth, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374-9961.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

Bruce Steen

Bruce Wayne Steen, 59, died Monday, July 30, 2012.

The family received friends Wednesday, Aug. 1, at The Emmanuel True Gospel Holiness Church in Wallace. A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Emmanuel True Gospel Holiness Church in Wallace. Burial was in the Chavis Family Cemetery.

Born in Marlboro County, Mr. Steen was a son of the late John Neil and Elizabeth Chavis Steen. He was the widower of Vivian Ann Turner Steen. He was a member of True Gospel Emmanuel Holiness Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to church.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, brothers, Charles Steen, James Steen, Bobby Steen, Hampton Steen, Neil Wesley Steen and a sister, Peggy Watson.

Surviving are his daughters, Melissa A. Turner, Pamela M. Steen and Lisa R. Steen, all of Wallace; brothers, Bryant (Geneva) Steen of Wallace, Gary Steen of Wallace; sisters, Kathy Outlaw of Wallace, Nell Byrd of Wallace, Mary Ann (Steve) Moody of Bennettsville, Doris (Jerry) Kennedy of Fayetteville, N.C., Helen (James) Tilley of Cheraw; grandchildren, Timothy, Tristen, Nathaniel, Terrance, Keyrston, and Tanaysha.

The family of Mr. Steen is grateful for the care given by Hospice of Chesterfield County and would request that memorials be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

Virginia Gainey

Virginia Louise Gainey passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, after a long illness.

A funeral service was held Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at the Word of Life Fellowship Church in Cheraw with Pastor James Redfearn Jr. officiating. Burial was at Davidson Grove Baptist Church in Chesterfield.

Daughter of the late James and Nethel Watson Gainey, Virginia was born on March 23, 1943, in Chesterfield. She received her education in the Chesterfield County school system and graduated from Gary High School in Chesterfield. She received her accounting degree from Huntington College in New York and was employed by an accounting firm for many years while living in New York. Virginia relocated to Charlotte in 1986 and was employed by Charlotte Douglas International Airport. She was also a member of Word of Life Fellowship Church in Cheraw.

Survivors include her siblings, James W. Gainey of Bronx, N.Y., Ethel M. Nicholson, Ralph W. Gainey (Shirley), Robert L. Gainey, Leon Gainey (Shirley), all of Charlotte, N.C., Doristeen H. Grant (Edward) of Lithonia, Ga., Nova Ervin (Rev. John Ervin) of Ellerbe, N.C., Linda J. Gainey of Fayetteville, N.C., and Troy Gainey of Chesterfield; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

Elaina Carnes

Elaina Danielle Carnes, infant daughter of Benton Lee and Jessica Danielle Wilson Carnes of Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012.

A graveside service was held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield.

Elaina was born Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Florence. Survivors include her parents, listed above; a brother, Devin Carnes of the home; paternal grandparents, Richard and Cathy Carnes of Chesterfield; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Sue Wilson of Norwood, N.C., and Cindy Holden of Chesterfield; great grandparents, Tona Carnes of Pageland, Mary Jo Davidson of Chesterfield and Mary Raffaldt of Chesterfield; a great great grandmother, Ruby Raffaldt of Chesterfield; and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Carnes family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.

Gladys Sutton

Gladys Thurman Sutton, 98, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. at Ruby Baptist Church with burial following in the Ruby Cemetery. Mrs. Sutton’s nephew, Rev. J. Ronald Thurman, presided as pastor over the service. The family received friends for visitation at the Ruby Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall following the burial.

Born June 19, 1914, in Ruby, Gladys was the daughter of the late James Perkins and Mollie Sullivan Thurman. She was a member of the Ruby Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for more than 60 years and earned a certificate of service for 50 years of mission work. She also was awarded a certificate and pin from the American Cancer Society for 25 years of service. She was employed with a number of Chesterfield County area businesses, but most enjoyed her time as a teacher’s aide and retired from the Chesterfield County School District.

Mrs. Sutton was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with an unshakable and enduring Christian faith.

In a poem written in a message to her grandson in 1986, she wrote, “New bodies like His to look forward to / Loved ones who are waiting just for you / A Heavenly Land where God doth reign / With Jesus our Savior, Lord and King / We’ll be richer by far than this world’s worth / Or anything else on this old Earth / Look up, have faith, reach out your hand / And grasp the one from that golden strand / Don’t weep, don’t grieve, just try to understand / I’ll be waiting for you in that better land.”

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Rufus L. “Speedy” Sutton, daughter Kay Sutton Rivers, brothers David Thurman, Johnnie Thurman, and Knox Thurman, and sister Madge Thurman Davis.

Survivors include grandson William J. Rivers, III and wife Amy; great-grandchildren, Taylor Sullivan Rivers and William J. Rivers, IV of Darlington; sister, Thelma Thurman Venters of Darlington; sisters-in-law, Mildred Thurman of Ruby and Margaret Thurman of Florence; brother, Billy Thurman and wife Evelyn of Ruby, and brother Mickey Thurman of Mount Croghan.

Memorials may be made to the Ruby Baptist Church, the Ruby Cemetery Association, or the Kay Sutton Rivers Memorial Scholarship Fund at Coker College.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield is responsible for all arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.

Louise Spencer

Merietta Louise Spencer, 79, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at her residence.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. at Flemming Funeral Chapel in Chesterfield with Rev. R.E. Blount officiating. Burial followed at McLain Grove Baptist Church in Cheraw.

Louise, or “Ease” as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, was born Feb. 9, 1933, in Chesterfield to the late Rev. James Harley Spencer and the late Mary Ratliff Spencer. She received her high school diploma from Chesterfield Colored High School in 1951. She furthered her education at Morris College in Sumter. In the early 1960s, she moved to Baltimore, Md., where she lived and worked for many years. After returning to her home in Chesterfield, she joined the Chesterfield County School System where she was employed for over twenty years. Louise was a very vibrant, feisty and outgoing person who made friends easily. She enjoyed talking, laughing and interacting with her many friends and colleagues from the community and from her several years of working in the Chesterfield County School System.

Louise was a wonderful lady who was a joy to all who knew her. She became an adopted mom and sister for many who were inspired by her presence and wisdom. Louise joined the Salem Missionary Baptist church at an early age and attended faithfully, serving in the capacity of Sunday school teacher and a member of the usher board for several years. She also regularly attended the McLain Grove Missionary Baptist Church and remained a loyal supporter until her death.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters; Geneva Finlayson (Samuel) and Geraldine Gordon (Wilton) and three brothers, James (Son), Jimmy Lee, and David (Doll) Spencer.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Follie Mae Spencer; six nieces; Carolyn, Marrietta, Jennifer, Gretchen, Mary and Janice; seven nephews, Kent, Nelson, Craig, Wilton Jr., Derrick, Terry and Christopher; six great nieces, seven great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends who loved her and will miss her very much.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.

Catherine Davis

Catherine Louise Goodale Davis, 84, of Lancaster, widow of Hobson Bryan Davis Jr. passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Springs Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald W. Tillman officiating. Burial was in the Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family received friends Sunday, August 12, at Lancaster Funeral Home.

Mrs. Davis was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Petersburg, Va., a daughter of the late Charlie Noel Goodale and Eula Mae Hawkins Goodale. She was a member of Springdell Baptist Church and was retired from Springs Industries and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Dale Davis and a brother, Ralph Goodale and her step mother, Irene Gainey Goodale.

Mrs. Davis is survived by three sons, Richard Bryan Davis and his wife, Cathy, Robin Lynn Davis and his wife, Judy, and Jeffery “Jeff” Crawford Davis and his wife, Wendy, all of Lancaster; a daughter, Kathy D. Jones and her husband, Thomas of Great Falls; four brothers, Jerry Goodale and his wife Gail and Donnie Goodale and his wife, Sue, both of Cheraw, W.M. Goodale and his wife, Miriam and Thomas Goodale and his wife, Mary, both of Chesterfield; two sisters, Peggy Morrow of Chesterfield and Elizabeth Goodale of Richmond, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a very special friend and companion for 20 years, Herbert Moree.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sprindell Baptist Church, 1420 Springdell Church Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Va., 22311.

Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Davis. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.

Dessie Allen

Dessie M. Allen, 79, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Fairview Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Allen was born June 6, 1933, in Jefferson, a daughter of the late James William and Dessie Mae Price Melton. She was a member of Twin Pines Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Dessie was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Edward J. Allen; a son, Johnny E. Allen; three brothers, Preston, Robert, and Randolph Melton; a half brother, Charles Ray Melton; four sisters, Mattie Louise Melton, Flora Jane Johnson, Mable Henry, Nancy Rollins; and one half sister, Shirley Melton.

Survivors include a son, William “Billy” (Tammy) Allen of Mt. Croghan; a sister, Mary (Jackie) Rowe of Concord, N.C.; four grandchildren, Marsha (Shane Kearns) Nicholson of Mt. Croghan, Dewayne (Susan) Allen of Chesterfield, Traci Allen of Mt. Croghan and Trenton Allen of Mt. Croghan; four great grandchildren, Kelsey Allen, Cale Nicholson, Kaitlyn Nicholson and Kade Kearns; a half brother, Bruce Melton of Monroe, N.C.; and a sister-in-law, Madge Mills of Pageland.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Allen family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.

Mary Baker

Mary Teal Baker, 88, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Cheraw Healthcare Inc. in Cheraw.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chesterfield Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Coyle officiating. Interment followed in Anson Memorial Park, Wadesboro, N.C.

Mary was born in High Point, N.C., on Jan. 4, 1924, a daughter of the late Stephen Wilson and Cornelia Adams Teal. She graduated from Chesterfield High School. She was retired from the Duff-Norton Co. and also was a retired hairdresser.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Baker; her son, Charles Henry Baker; and her sister, Ruth Teal Threatt.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 E. Main St., Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Leavitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.

Gerald Lang

Gerald M. “P” Lang, 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Zoar United Methodist Church. Interment with Masonic Rites followed in the Lang Family Cemetery at Zoar United Methodist Church.

Visitation was held following the committal service in the fellowship hall of Zoar United Methodist Church.

Mr. Lang was born Aug. 4, 1941, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Arthur Jefferson and Elizabeth Frances Privett Lang. He was a retired employee of Delta Mills with 38 years of service, a member of Cheraw Masonic Lodge #15, and a member of Zoar United Methodist Church. Gerald was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Helen W. “Nan” Lang of the home; a daughter, Sharon (Todd) Robinson of Cheraw; a granddaughter, Chrislynne Key “Krystal” Robinson of Rock Hill; and a family friend, Linda Richardson of Cheraw.

Memorials may be made to Zoar United Methodist Church “Live Nativity Fund” or “Zoar Choir Fund”, c/o Debbie Foote, 2472 Zoar Road, Cheraw, S.C. 29520

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Lang Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.

Eugene Polson Jr.

Melvin Eugene Polson Jr., 62, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Cheraw.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mr. Polson was born Dec.12, 1949, in Cheraw, a son of Doris Williams Polson Hudson, and the late Melvin Eugene Polson. He was a 1968 graduate of Cheraw High School, and also received a Welding and Mechanic degree from Chesterfield Marlboro Tec. Eugene was a retired mechanic with INA USA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Polson was a member of the American Legion and the WOW Lodge 516. Eugene was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, and spending time at the beach. He also enjoyed classic cars, race car driving, building racing engines, and NASCAR racing. Eugene enjoyed his family and friends, and they were all very special to him.

In addition to his father, Eugene was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Lee Polson.

Survivors include a wife, Agnes Odom Polson of the home; a son, Melvin Eugene “Gene” Polson, III of Cheraw; a daughter, Shannon Marie Polson of Chesterfield; mother and stepfather, Doris Williams Hudson and David Bryant Hudson of Cheraw; and a sister, Lexie Polson (Jerry) Lewis of Chesterfield.

Memorials may be made to the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC, Voluntary Service Office, 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Inc. of Chesterfield is serving the Polson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.

Margaret Elaine Broome Hardwick

Margaret Elaine Broome Hardwick, 63, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 4,at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Chesterfield.

Mrs. Hardwick was born Aug. 15, 1948, in Union County, N.C., a daughter of Ruth Lemmond Broome and the late Donald Ernest Broome. Hardwick was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing vegetables, fishing, and caring for her family.

She is survived by a husband, Earl Hardwick of the home, a daughter, Charlotte Sherrin Moore of Pageland, mother, Ruth Lemmond Broome, of Alton, N.C., two brothers, Arnold (Lillian) Broome and Wayne (Lessie) Broome, three sisters, Sue Stephens, Debbie Outen, and Peggy (Donnie) Lassiter. Also a special puppy, Zero.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Smith

Ronald “Ronnie” Smith, 62, of Rockingham, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at Morrison Manor, Laurinburg, N.C.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Mt. Carmel Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Childers and Pastor Calvin Bean officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield, S.C.

The family received friends Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Mt. Carmel Free Will Baptist Church.

Smith was born Aug. 26, 1949, in Chesterfield, the son of Jessie W. and Ruby Griggs Smith. He worked at Perdue until his retirement.

Smith was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Griggs Smith; and his grandmother, Ola Perdue Griggs Morse.

Surviving is the love of his life, Barbara Webb of the home; father, Jessie W. Smith of Chesterfield; a sister, Sylvia Joan Smith of Chesterfield; and many nieces and nephews who were his pride and joy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Watson-King Funeral Home of Hamlet is served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Mildred Therrell Taylor

Mildred Therrell Taylor, 88, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012.

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 24, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield. Interment was followed in the Brown Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Patrick. Visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 23, at the funeral home.

Taylor was born April 20, 1924, in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Lester Huntley Therrell, and Bessie Hooks Therrell. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,

Taylor was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd, Lynwood, and L. H. Therrell and by two sisters, Marcille Jones and Glennie Walters.

She is survived by children, Robert Taylor of Salisbury, N.C., Don Hendricks, Deborah Hendricks, and Barbara Shaw all of Patrick and one sister, Margaret Fallaw of Patrick. Taylor also had 13 grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren, and several great, great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Taylor family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Maude Stanley Rollins

Maude Stanley Rollins, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.

Grave side service was held, Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 27, at the home of Neil and Margaret Jackson, 4144 Delta Height Road, Wallace, S.C.

Mrs. Rollins was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Cheraw, a daughter of the late William Augustas and Bertha Coleman Stanley. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Weller Industries. In addition to her parents, Maude was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. “Bill” Rollins; a son, Larry Edwards Rollins; also three brothers and 10 sisters.

She is survived by a granddaughter, Shaun Robertson of Mayesville, KY. Three sisters, Penny Seyer of Sidney, OH, Pat and Dave Mercier of Madison, AL, and Mary and Harry Carbaugh of Simpsonville. Rollins had one brother,Hal and Michelle Stanley of Hot Springs, AR. Also, several nieces and nephews including, niece and caregiver Saundra “Sam” Campbell of Wallace. Special friends of Rollins include, Neil and Margaret Jackson of Wallace.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield assisted the Rollins family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Howard Lofton

Howard S. Lofton, 75, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

Visitation was Wednesday, prior to the service, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mr. Lofton was born Jan. 14, 1937, in Cheraw, a son of the late Howard and Nellie Howle Lofton. He was a graduate of Cheraw High School and Wingate College. He was former owner of Jamaican Suntan Product Company and a merchant at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market. Lofton enjoyed shagging and beach music. In addition to his parents, Lofton was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dana Lofton, and a brother Wade Hampton Lofton.

Lofton is survived by a wife of 54 years, Bonnie Jean Gaskins Lofton of the home, one daughter, Debbie Tart of North Myrtle Beach, one brother, Jimmy (Sarah) Lofton of Cheraw, one sister, Betty (Terry) Isgett of Florence, and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 784 N. Pamplico Highway, Pamplico, S.C. 29583 Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Millie Elizabeth Hall

Millie Elizabeth Hall, 33, died, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bennettsville.

Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Born in Rockingham, N.C., she was a daughter of Joseph “Joe” L. Hall of Wallace and Mary H. “Susie” (Elbert) Roberts of Marshall, N.C. She finished high school at the age of 16 and was a graduate of Coker College. She was an avid writer poetry and was working on a novel.

Surviving are her parents listed above, brothers, Sammy (Cindy) Cunningham of Marshall, N.C., Brad (Robin) Walker of Marshall, N.C., Alex Hall of Wallace, sisters, Jessi (Dustin) Teague of Leicester, N.C., Rachel Hall of Cheraw, grandfather, Julian McQueen of Wallace, and a nephew, Carson.

Please send memorials to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, PO Box 377, Wallace, SC 29596. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Mary McQuage

Mary Magdalene McQuage, 88, died, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 1, following the visitation at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Born in Wallace, McQuage was a daughter of the late John S. and Beadie Ann Carpenter McQuage.

She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, brothers, Luther McQuage, Johnny McQuage, Willie McQuage, Horace McQuage, sisters, Mollie M. Joyner and Ella Mae M. Sellers.

McQuage is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to: Mary McQuage Fund, c/o Frances J. Gordon, Kiser Funeral Home, 1020 State Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Addie Annie Mae Marshall

Addie Annie Mae Marshall, 85, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012.

Services were held on Thursday, Aug. 30, by Flemming Funeral Home, followed by burial at McLean Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marshall was born May 6, 1927, in Chesterfield County. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Tressie Marshall.

She was a member of McLain Grove Baptist Church, Cheraw, and served faithfully. Later, she migrated to Brooklyn, New York and became an active church member at Tabernacle of Prayer For All People, Jamaica, New York. At the time of Addie’s passing, she was a member of Faith Chapel of Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Marshall is survived by a sister, Celie Burch of Ruby; a daughter, Linda Marshall; two grandchildren, two adopted grandchildren, two adopted great grandchildren, all of Winston Salem, N.C.; oldest friend, Sister Johnnie Mae Pough and a host of other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

David Warren Watson

David Warren Watson, 35, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.

Funeral service was Saturday, Spt.1, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Evans-Spencer-Robeson Cemetery, Chesterfield.

Watson was born March 15, 1977, in Rockingham, N.C., a son of Sandra “Sandy” Hinson Watson and the late Walter Mitchell “Mickey” Watson Sr.

He was a 1994 graduate of Central High School, received an Associate of Arts Degree from Chesterfield Marlboro Technical College in 1997, and also attended Coker College. He graduated with the highest honors in his class from the South Carolina Police Academy in 1999 and a graduate of the DEA Basic Narcotic Investigation School. He was a Law Enforcement Detective, and had a passion for law enforcement for the past 14 years. Mr. Watson was a member of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association. David was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting and playing golf. He was also a Carolina Panther Fan. He enjoyed people and was very people oriented.

He is survived by a wife, Mary Florence Campbell Watson, his mother, Sandra “Sandy” Hinson Watson of Chesterfield, two brothers, Walter Mitchell Watson Jr., of Chesterfield and Daniel Scott (Misty) Watson of Summerville, grandmother, Mary “Tippy” Evans (Ed) Campbell of Chesterfield, three nieces, Taylor Nicole Watson, Kaitlin Michele Watson, and Bella-Claire Watson.

Memorials may be made to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, P.O. Box 210709, Columbia, SC 29221-0709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Myrtle Mae Redfern

Myrtle Mae Redfern, died on Aug. 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas, at the home of her daughter and sonin- law, Gail and Mickey Spencer.

Memorial services were held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Bean Massey Burge Funeral Home – Dalworth Chapel. A reception to celebrate her life followed the memorial service at the funeral home. Another memorial service will take place at a later date in S.C.

She was born in Ringgold, Va., on July 9, 1916, to William Thomas and Edna Chaney Marshall. Myrtle was orphaned at the age of nine when both of her parents died from the Spanish flu, leaving behind eight children. For a time, she lived with relatives and then went to live at the Hughes Memorial School, a private orphanage, in Danville, Va., with her younger sister and youngest brother. She lived there until she graduated from high school and moved to Raleigh, N.C. She married George Alexander Redfern of Mount Croghan, S.C., on Aug. 23, 1945. They were married until George’s death in October of 1995. In 1998 Myrtle moved to Southern Pines, N.C., to be near her son, Sandy Redfern and his wife Dana. In 2003, she moved to Arlington, Texas.

A more loving, gracious, kind, and considerate lady would be difficult to find. She always brightened the life of anyone who was around her and made them thankful that they had the privilege of knowing her. She will be truly missed.

She is survived by her brother, Irvin G. Marshall of Clifton Park, New York; her son and daughter, along with their spouses; grandson, Michael Redfern Spencer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Richard ‘Dick’ O. Stucker

Richard “Dick” O. Stucker, 87, died, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, with his loving wife by his side.

The funeral service was held Sept. 6 at the Providence Baptist Church. Graveside service followed in the Quaker Cemetery, Camden. Visitation was Sept. 5 at Providence Baptist Church.

Stucker was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Louisville, Ky, a son of the late Harold Stucker Sr. and Emma L. Stucker Sells. He was a graduate of Ohio State University, where he received a degree in chemical engineering, and taught night classes in math and played football for two years. After college, Stucker joined the U.S. Marines, and bravely served his country during WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Stucker was a retired chemical engineer with the Dupont Plant in Camden. While in Camden, Stucker was a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church, where he also was a member of the choir, Sunday school teacher, and served in various other positions. He also assisted in the beginning of a church sponsored by the First Baptist Church. He served in the Gideon Ministry in various positions. Stucker was an artist and a member of the Art League. His paintings won various ribbons and honors. After moving to Pageland, he was a member of Providence Baptist Church, where he loved serving his Lord. He continued in the Gideon Ministry, where he served in all the camp offices at various times, as well as serving in the S.C. state positions. Stucker especially loved the jail/prison ministry and the scripture distributions. He was also a member of the Smith Graves American Legion Post # 92. He loved young people, and was again a substitute teacher, known lovingly as “Mr. Dick.” Continuing with his art, he joined the Monroe, N.C., art league where he won various ribbons and “Best in Show” Painting. His last painting was for Providence Baptist Church, a painting containing the different church buildings through the years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Stucker, Jr.

He is survived by a wife, Rachel Snipes Stucker of the home, three children, Ann (Steve) Nichols of Anderson, James Stucker of Berkeley, Calif., and Robert (Yvette) Stucker, of Bogalusa, La. Also, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, a brother, Gayle (Eddie) Stucker Annapolis, Md., sister-in-law, Ronna S. (Joe) Johnson of Cheraw, brother-in-law, Gary L. (Jane) Snipes of Assumption, Ill.

Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church “State Mission Fund” 232 Providence Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728, Gideons International, Pageland Camp PO Box 26, Chesterfield, SC 29709, or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

Mary Dupree Talley

Mary Dupree Talley died Aug. 7, 2012, after a along illness.

Funeral services were held Aug. 13 at Sawmill Baptist Church in Bennettsville with pastor, Rev. James J. Anderson, officiating.

Talley was born Nov. 10, 1919, in Marlboro County to Sallie Dupree and Willie Bass. She attended Coulter Academy in Cheraw, where she met and later married the late Conrad Talley. They had one daughter, the late Margaret Talley Byrd who was married to the late Wilson L. Byrds Sr.

Talley leaves behind one sister, Bernice “Boots” Dupree Smalls, and brothers, Silas “Teeny” William Dugree (Elena) both of New York and Willie Bass of Alabama, her three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Talley lived and worked many years in New York before moving back to Bennettsville, in the late seventies to care for her ailing mother. She was a happy, outgoing person involved with the church. She was proud of being a member of Sawmill Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving on the Missionary Board. Civil Rights and voting were also important to her. She often spoke of having once met the Reverend Jessie Jackson during her work in Civil Rights. She worked hard on voter registration, being presented the Harriet Award for the number of new voters she signed up.

Talley rode her bicycle nearly everywhere until she was 84 and was affectionately know as “the bicycle lady.” She loved God. She was a talker who loved people and didn’t mind speaking her mind. “Big Momma,” as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, was loved and she will be missed by those who knew her.

Morris Funeral Cottage in Cheraw served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

Mildred Heape Noblett

Mildred Heape Noblett, 85, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012.

A memorial service was held Sept. 9 at Friendship United Methodist Church.

Visitation followed the service immediately in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Noblett was born May 28, 1927, in Lone Star, a daughter of the late William Buyck Heape and Jenny Lynd Shirer Heape. She was a retired secretary. Noblett was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and attended Friendship United Methodist Church. Mildred enjoyed fishing, cross word puzzles, reading, playing cards, and growing pretty flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Esther H. Thompson.

She is survived by a daughter, Marsha (Jerry) Sands of Chesterfield, three grandchildren, Laura Horne of Southport, N.C., Joshua Sands of Blacksburg, Va., and Stefanie (Andy) Farmer of Charlotte, N.C., three brothers, James W. Heape of Cameron, Frank (Joan) Heape of West Columbia, and Thomas (Patricia) Heape of Elloree, two sisters, Betty H. Jones of Orangeburg, and Emily Anne Heape of Orangeburg, also nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, S.C., served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

Hattie Mae Rhynes Easterling

Hattie Mae Rhynes Easterling, 87, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at her home.

Funeral service was held Sept. 8 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, McFarlan, N.C. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Sept. 7 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Easterling was born Jan. 22, 1925, in Anson County, N.C., a daughter of the late Willie Clayton “Bud” and Jamie Moore Lowery. She was a graduate of McFarlan School and was a retired employee of Mar Mac Company and a homemaker. Easterling was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Jake Rhynes and Jim Easterling, a son, David “Pee Wee” Rhynes, a daughter, Doris R. Patterson, two grandsons, Curtis Nelson, Jr. and Gerald W. “Pistol” Rhynes, three brothers, Larry, James S. and W. Clayton Lowery, and by two sisters, Doris L. Gaddy and Dorothy Lowery.

She is survived by three sons, Robert Rhynes of Chesterfield, Gerald W. Rhynes and Roger D. (Tammy) Rhynes both of Cheraw, four daughters, Becky R. (Curtis) Nelson of McFarlan, N.C., Kathryn R. Graham of Chesterfield, Sarah R. (David) Brock of Cheraw, and Debbie R. Holloway of Chesterfield, one sister-in-law, Josephine Lowery Ratliff of McFarlan, N.C., also, 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 13, McFarlan, NC 28102 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Easterling Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

Melvin Eugene Polson Jr.

Melvin Eugene Polson Jr., 62, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.

A funeral service was held on Aug. 22, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Cheraw. Visitation was held on Aug. 21, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Polson was born Dec. 12, 1949, in Cheraw, a son of Doris Williams Polson Hudson, and the late Melvin Eugene Polson. He was a 1968 graduate of Cheraw High School, and also received a Welding and Mechanic degree from Chesterfield Marlboro Tech. Eugene was a retired mechanic with INA USA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Polson was a member of the American Legion and the WOW Lodge 516. Polson was an avid outdoors-man, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, fishing, motorcycle riding, and spending time at the beach. He also enjoyed classic cars, race car driving, building racing engines, and NASCAR racing. He loved his Family and Friends and they were all special to him. In addition to his father, Polson was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Lee Polson.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes Odom Polson of the home, one son, Melvin Eugene “Gene” Polson III of Cheraw, one daughter, Shannon Marie Polson of Chesterfield, mother and stepfather, Doris Williams Hudson and David Bryant Hudson of Cheraw, one sister, Lexie Polson (Jerry) Lewis of Chesterfield, special friends, Bill and Landon Perry of Chesterfield.

Memorials may be made to the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC, Voluntary Service Office, 6439 Garners Ferry Road., Columbia, SC 29209 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Inc. of Chesterfield served the Polson Family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

Madge Jones Stroud

Madge Jones Stroud, 95, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Graveside service was on Sept. 7 at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield.

Stroud was the widow of W. Flake Stroud. She was born June 27, 1917, in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late John Rayfield and Eliza Elma Jones. She lived most of her life in the Center Point Community of Chesterfield, and she and Flake were married for nearly 73 years. She was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church for many years. Her life was devoted to caring for her extended family. In addition to her parents, Stroud was also preceded in death by her husband, Flake Stroud, granddaughter, Ginny Stroud, and brothers, Tom, Cary, and Reece Jones.

She is survived by four children, Shelby Jean (Dr. David) Ingram of Chapel Hill, Dr. Cary E. (Dr. Donna) Stroud of Greenville, W. Ken (Gretchen) Stroud of Pinehurst, N.C., and Joel F. Stroud of Chesterfield, five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three great grandchildren, step great granddaughter, brother, Lonnie Jones of High Point, N.C., sister, Margaret Sampson of Silver Springs, Md., brother-in-law, Robert Stroud of Chesterfield. Also, four sisters-in-law of High Point, and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 15066 Highway 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to the Dorothy Virginia Stroud Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Pharmacy Foundation of N.C., Campus Box 7296, 194 Finley Golf Course Road, Suite 106, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Linda Abernathy, Crystal McLain, James Eddins, and the members and staff of Hopewell Baptist Church for their kindness and support throughout Madge’s illness.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the Stroud family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A; Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

Gladys Christine Johnson

Gladys Christine Johnson, 84, died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis after a period of declining health followed by a recent car accident.

Funeral service was held Sept. 13 at West Point Baptist Church. Internment followed in Carolina Memorial Park.

She was born Dec. 14, 1927, in Chesterfield County, the daughter of the late Percy Lucas Johnson and Lessie Mae Deese Johnson. She was a 1947 graduate of Ruby High School, Ruby.

Johnson was a beautician at Smith’s Beauty Shop in Kannapolis for a number of years. Later, she worked in the sewing room of the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant #1 until her retirement. She was an active member of West Point Baptist Church, Kannapolis, N.C. for over 54 years where she had taught Sunday School, served on various committees of the church, sang in the choir, member of the Nellie Gales Circle, and the Forever Young Club. Gladys spent much of her time reading the Bible. She participated in the Lunch Plus Program in Kannapolis and was a regular at Hardees on Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Her life was God, her church, and her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters, Lee Johnson & wife, Grace, Winston Johnson & wife, Aileen, Ethel Moore & husband, Parnell, and Nathan Johnson & wife, Mary; and a nephew, Byron Eugene Moore.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly which included Terry Moore Fisher whom Gladys considered as a daughter.

Memorials may be made to West Point Baptist Church, 1100 Pine Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 52, Kannapolis, NC 28082. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Richard Truman Thomas

WINGATE, N.C. — Richard Truman Thomas, 65, died Aug. 19, 2012.

Funeral services were at Wingate Community Church of God.

Thomas was born in Union County, N.C., on Jan. 27, 1947, to the late Rev. James Albert Thomas Jr. and the late Mary Ann Sturdivant Thomas. He received his education in the East Union School, Marshville, N.C. There he was one of the top artists. He was noted with the ability to draw pictures on anything or anyone including the principal. His musical ability was greatly enhanced by this early beginning in the Glee Club.

As a child Thomas, like his siblings, sat around on Sunday afternoons singing as taught by his parents after they came home from church at the Cross Road AME Zion. After meeting the love his life, hew was married to Laouvenia Lee. To this union, three children were born. He worked 42 years at Monroe Motor Company and Gay Chevrolet in Marshville, N.C. His hobbies consisted of fishing, singing, and watching westerns. He was a devoted family man that always had a positive attitude for life. He always said, “No matter what, treat everybody the way you would want them to treat you.”

He leaves to cherish and remember him always, his wife Louvenia Lee Thomas, two daughters, Wanda Ann Thomas of Ruby, S.C., and Melinda L. Rose (Clifton) of Pageland, S.C., and one son, Richard Marcus (Regina) Thomas of Wingate; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two sisters Arden Virginia Thomas Allen of Lexington, N.C., and Joyce Rose Thomas Wilson (Aaron) of Monroe, N.C. Three brothers; James Albert Thomas, Jr. (Mary) of Raeford, N.C., Carrol Thomas of Marshville, N.C., and Harold Bovand Thomas (Carolyn) of Wingate. Eight sisters-inlaws, and three brother-in-laws, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Thomas Huntley and Norma Jean T. March; five brothers; Crenzel, Silas Lee, Milas Lee, Walter Floyd and William (Bill) Thomas.

Flemming Funeral Home served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Jessie Lucille Gattison Rose

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Jessie Lucille Gattison Rose, 67, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012.

A funeral service was held Aug. 23 at Charity Community Church of Christ.

Rose was the third child and second daughter born of the late Joseph Gadson (Gattison) and the late Mildred Bernice Fair Mack Gattison on Nov. 28, 1944, in Chesterfield County, S.C.

Rose accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age when she attended Triumph Holiness Church in Cheraw, S.C. She was educated in the Chesterfield County school system. After graduating from Long High School in 1963, she attended Area Trade School in Denmark, S.C., to become a seamstress.

On Sept. 18, 1965, she married the love of her life, the late James Allen Rose Jr. God blessed this union with two devoted sons; James Kelvin Rose and Darrington Kenneth Rose.

After relocating to Brooklyn, she continued serving the Lord Jesus Christ at the Mount Ollie Baptist Church and was employed by and retired from Chase Manhatten Bank after 30 years of service. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the Mount Ollie Baptist Church and served diligently and faithfully until her health prohibited her from serving.

She was also a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

She leaves to cherish her memory; two sons, Kelvin (Tia) and Barrington of Md.; three grandchildren, Kelvin Latrell Rose of Baltimore, Md., Zaynah Soleil Rose of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Nickalaus James Rose of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Lillian Gattison McPherson of Mount Vernon, N.Y., and two brothers, Lacoste (Yvonne Rose) Gattison of Cheraw, S.C., and Joseph Leonard Gattison of Orangeburg, S.C.; one brother-in-law, Jerry Rose; three sister-in-laws, Gloria Ladson, Elaine Lucky and a special friend/sister-in-law, Brenda Rose-Roberts of Brooklyn, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Theodore Roosevelt.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Mary Dupree Talley

BENNETTSVILLE — Mary Dupree Talley, 92, died Aug. 7, 2012.

A funeral service was held Aug. 13 at Sawmill Baptist Church.

Talley was born Nov. 10, 1919, in Marlboro County,S.C., to Sallie Dupree and Willie Bass. She attended Coulter Academy in Cheraw, S.C., where she met and later married the late Conrad Talley. They had one daughter, the late Margaret Talley Byrd who was married to the late Wilson L. Byrd Sr.

Talley leaves behind one sister, Bernice “Boots” Dupree Smalls and brother Silas “Teeny” William Dupree (and Elena) both of New York and brother Willie Bass of Alabama.

She also will be missed by her three grandchildren; Levi Talley Byrd (Lucia) of Florence, S.C.; Wilson Loving Byrd Jr. of Warrenton, Va.; and Cynthia Byrd Turner of Lithonia, Ga. She was also great grandmother of Charles R. And Christopher A. Turner and Wilson L. Byrd, III. She had two great great grandchildren, Xiomira and Isaiah Byrd. She had many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Talley lived and worked many years in New York before moving back to Bennettsville in the late seventies to care for her ailing mother.

She was a happy, outgoing person involved with the church. She was proud of being a member of Sawmill Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving on the Missionary Board.

Civil Rights and voting were also important to her. She often spoke of having once met the Reverend Jessie Jackson during her work in Civil Rights. She worked hard on voter registration, being presented the Harriet Award for the number of new voters she signed up.

Morris Funeral Cottage in Cheraw, S.C., served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Mary Alice Covington Cash

RUBY — Mary Alice Covington Cash, 70, died Aug. 22, 2012.

Funeral services were Aug. 26 at Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Cash, daughter of late Thomas Covington and the late Geneva Melton Church, entered the world on June 6, 1942. During her journey here on earth Mary or “Mause” as her family and close friends called her was educated in Chesterfield County school system.

She married the late Horace June cash and of this union the couple was blessed with six children, two preceded her in death; Baby Ronnie Cash and Mr. Willie Detroit Cash.

Cash leaves her daughters to carry on her wonderful legacy. Ollivee Melton of Ruby, S.C., Tonnette Cash of Charlotte, N.C., Shelia Cash of Cheraw, S.C., and Coletha Hooks of Cheraw. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was also the mother-in-law to Mr. Anthony Hooks of Cheraw, and Ms. Wanda Cash of Columbia, S.C.

She leaves to cherish eight siblings; Gracie Lee Melton of Chesterfield, S.C., Charles Webster (Judy Miller) of Monroe, N.C., James Clinton Melton (Nellie Mae Nivens) of Mt. Croghan, S.C., Gerald Ray Melton (Hattie) of Pageland, S.C., Gloria Little of Charlotte, Mary Melton of Mt. Croghan, Ronnie Melton of Pageland, and Florence Melton of Mt. Croghan, three sister-in-laws; Teresa Fletcher, Mildred Ratliff and Louise Moore and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was a wonderful friend to all but two had a very special place in her heart, her special friends Mr. Moses Walls and Ms. Lorraine Bridges both of whom she cherished with all her heart.

Flemming Funeral Home served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Tommy Lynn Mills

Tommy Lynn Mills, 62, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service was held Sept. 19 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruby.

Visitation was Sept. 18 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mills was born Oct. 10, 1949, in Pageland, a son of the late Curtis Lee and Flora Lee Rushing Mills. He was an employee of Conbraco Industries, Inc. Mills enjoyed cooking out, fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working on cars and going to car shows.

Survivors include his wife, Myra Blackwell Mills of the home, two sons, Danny (Darlene) Brown of Patrick, and Jason (Becky) Davis of Kershaw, one daughter, Becky (Neil) Powell of Kingstree, one sister, Patricia Ann Mills of Ruby, and seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church “Building Fund,” 4963 Cross Roads Church Road, Ruby, SC 29741 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Myrtle Redfern

Myrtle Mae Redfern, 96, formerly of Mt. Croghan, died Aug. 29, 2012, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Mickey Spencer.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church, Mt. Croghan. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the services in the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Redfern family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Kaitlyn Leigh Brigman

Kaitlyn Leigh Brigman, infant daughter of Bridget Sue Barlow and Scottie Lee Brigman, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012.

A graveside service was held Aug. 27 in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruby, S.C. Visitation was held prior to the graveside service at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Kaitlyn was born Aug. 14, 2012, in Cheraw, the daughter of Bridget Sue Barlow and Scottie Lee Brigman.

She is survived by her parents, Scottie Brigman and Bridget Barlow of the home, paternal grandparents, Junior and Vivian M. Brigman of Ruby, maternal grandparents, Renee Barlow and Jerry Honeycutt of Ruby, and James Barlow and Donna Dills of Franklin, N.C., great grandparents, Margie Brigman of Chesterfield, Lucille Melton of Ruby, and Becky Sellers of Wallace, great great grandparents, Albert and Margaret Pierce of Wallace, also a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Betty Watson Rivers

Betty Watson Rivers, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held Sept. 18 at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Sept. 17 at the funeral home.

Rivers was born Nov. 22, 1930, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Claude Aaron and Mary Olivia Boatwright Watson. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School, and was a retired bookkeeper with First Citizens Bank, with 25 years of service. Rivers was a life long faithful member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Jack Rivers, her son Olin Rivers, and by her sister-in-law, Lessie Teal Watson.

She is survived by a son, William F. “Frankie” (Glynda) Rivers of Chesterfield, daughter of the heart, Jeannie R. (Mackie) McCormick of Cheraw, daughter-in-law, Wanda Oakley Rivers of Chesterfield, grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brother, Rev. J. Bert Watson of Lancaster, very special cousins, uncle, James (Leona) Boatwright of Patrick, aunt, Ophelia B. Simpson of Patrick, also nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, c/o Dawn C. Rushing, 556 Watson Hill Lane, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012

Shelby Henry

Shelby Jean Lee Henry, 74, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center Mercy in Charlotte.

Funeral services were held Sept. 18 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church, Cheraw, with Rev. Doug Anderson and Rev. Kinney Wallace officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Henry was born Dec. 23, 1937, in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Clarence Eugene and Nancy Jane Brock Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters and brother, Christine Boatright, Ruth Johnson, Maxine Polson and Joe Lee.

Surviving, are her husband, John R. “Rusty” Lee of the home; sons, Johnny (Terry) Henry of Monroe and Robbie Henry of Morven; daughters, Melanie (Muhammad) Mushtaq of Lilesville and Susan (Leon) Cole of Wadesboro; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Westfield Creek Baptist Church, 316 Westfield Church Road, Cheraw, SC 29520. Leavitt Funeral Home served the family

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Edwin Jackson

Edwin Howe Jackson, 82, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Columbia.

A memorial service was held for Jackson on Sept. 20 at First Presbyterian Church in Cheraw. A reception was held after the service in the Fellowship Building.

On Sept. 21, following a service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro, N.C., his ashes were inurned in the church columbarium.

Born on Feb. 10, 1930, in Gastonia, N.C., he was a son of the late Ennis Newton Jackson and the late Mary Kathleen Howe Jackson. He had two siblings who preceded him in death a brother, Robert Newton Jackson, and a sister, Nancy Elizabeth Jackson, and a wife, Margaret Eleanor Grant.

Jackson graduated in 1949 from Darlington School in Rome, Ga. Jackson entered the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served in both Korea and occupied Japan at Misawa Air Base. He was honorably discharged in 1953 with the rank of staff sergeant and the Korean Service Medal. He worked for 36 years with Burlington Industries Inc. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Jackson is survived by his wife of 12 years, Ruth Ingram Jackson; his two daughters, Amy Jackson Jaynes (Jay) and Martha Jackson Pineiro (Luis); and his grandsons. He is also survived by four step-children and their families, Miller Sloan Ingram, Jr. (Gail), Terry Ingram Gaillard (Cogburn), Ruth Ingram Sellars (Bruce), and Clayton Baker Ingram (Valerie).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the McArn Food Bank in Cheraw. Donations can be mailed to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 552, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

John Brown

John Calvin “J. C.” Brown, 85, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012,at Elliott White Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster.

A funeral service was held 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sept. 26, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brown was born Oct. 31, 1926, in Jefferson, a son of the late Archie and Emma Sue Hancock Brown. He traveled the United States for 29 years as a painting contractor, and retired at 74.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Brown Evans, a granddaughter, Teresa Marie Kimbrell, by two brothers, Pete and Bobby Brown, and by sisters, Helen B. Jordan and Doris Brown.

Survivors include one son, John C. (Addie Mae) Brown Jr. of Fort Mill, three daughters, Jackie (C.C.) Munsey of Fort Mill, Linda (Gerald) Kimbrell of Rock Hill, and Joan Carol Tritt of Augusta, Ga., one sister, Irene B. Price of Jefferson, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Elliott White Springs Memorial Hospital and the staff of White Oak Manor, both in Lancaster, and also to a special friend and roommate at White Oak Manor, Sonny Deese.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Lurlene Toole

Lurlene King Toole, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in her home in Columbia.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date and then her burial will be in Lanett, Ala.

Toole was born April 16, 1926, the daughter of the late Bernice McKenzie King and Everette Landrum King in Lanett, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents. In 1950, she and her husband, James Leon Toole Sr., moved to Cheraw and raised their seven children there. Toole owned and operated a small yarn shop on the corner of Kershaw and Greene Street where she sold knitting supplies and taught knitting lessons.

She is survived by her children, Diane Payne, (Cliff –Deceased), Janet Killalea (Greg), James Leon Toole Jr. (Pam), Michael Toole (Gail), Patricia Toole Boehmke Jusino (Armando), Eric Toole (Celeste) and Phillip Howerton Toole (Maria); 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of memorials, the family has requested you keep them in your prayers to help them get through this difficult time.

Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, is assisting the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

James McIntyre

James William “Pee Wee” McIntyre, 60, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at Hospice of Union County.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, N.C.

Visitation was held Sept. 25 at the funeral home.

McIntyre was born Sept. 13, 1952, in Chesterfield, a son of the late James Bobby “J. B.” and Frances Lorraine Haney McIntyre. He was a card room supervisor with Chesterfield Yarn Mill in Pageland, for the past 29 years. McIntyre was an

avid outdoors man, and loved fishing. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Lynn McIntyre and by a brother, Edward “Bug” McIntyre.

Survivors include a wife of 22 years, Judith Dennis Leigh McIntyre of the home, two sons, Daniel (Crystal) McIntyre of Ruby, and James (Billie) McIntyre of Lancaster, one daughter, Hope M. (Mark) Shuler of Cleveland, Tenn., also five grandchildren, two brothers, Buddy McIntyre and Joe McIntyre of Cheraw, five sisters, Helen (Buddy) Tucker of Lancaster, Kitty Wallace of Patrick, Elizabeth (Charlie) Quick of Cheraw, Virginia “Cat” McIntyre of Lamar, and Tereasa McIntyre of Chesterfield, adopted family, Steve, Anne, Thomas, Cody, and Heaven Leigh Simpson.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Wilbur Bouknight

Wilbur David Bouknight, 88, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Pageland.

Bouknight was born Nov. 5, 1923, in West Columbia, S.C., a son of the late Mike and Melissa Buff Bouknight. He was a retired shoe salesman, and a WWII U. S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, Bouknight was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Walters Bouknight.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, Don (Doris) Walters of Lancaster, sisters-in-law, Laura W. Brock of Cheraw, and Carolyn W. (John) Sanders of Matthews, N.C., also a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Robert Lide

Robert “Bob” Anthony Lide, 52, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 23, at Westside Baptist Church, Cheraw. Burial followed in the Old St. David’s Cemetery.

The family received friends Sept. 22 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Born in Cheraw, he was a son of Frances Coker Lide of Cheraw, and the late Francis Wright Lide. Lide was an employee of Stanley/Black and Decker.

Surviving are his sons, Daniel Lide, Jeremy Logan Rhyne, daughters, Cortnei Lide McLeod, Mallorie Christin Lide, his mother listed above, a brother, Frank Lide all of Cheraw, also five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Larry Welsh Sellers

Larry Welsh Sellers, 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at the Thad E. Saleeby Center.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 23, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sellers was born July 22, 1944, in Salisbury, N.C., a son of the late John Pershing and Mildred Welsh Sellers. He enjoyed music, especially country and western, and wrestling. He was a true “people person,” who loved everyone and who was loved by all.

Survivors include one brother, Randy M. Sellers of Hillsborough, N.C., one sister, Sandra S. (Fred) Bright of Charlotte, N.C., two nieces, one nephew, two great nieces, also a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of S.C., 401 N. Fifth St., Hartsville, SC 29550 or to the Parents Council at Thad E. Saleeby Center, 714 Lewellen Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Jacqueline Brooks

Jacqueline Blanche Morris Brooks, 69, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 17, at the Pee Dee Union Baptist Church. Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw was in charge of the service.

Brooks was born Oct. 19, 1942, in Cheraw, the only child of the late Joseph H.W. Morris Jr. and Esther Virginia Rann Morris. She was valedictorian of the 1960 graduating class of Long High School in Cheraw; a 1964 graduate of Morgan State College, Baltimore, Md., and a 1978 graduate from John’s Hopkins University in Baltimore. Brooks married the late Elmer D. Brooks and had one son, E. David Brooks Jr.

She was a member of the George Waldo Long Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cheraw. Brooks recently retired after 33 years of service at Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw. Brooks was also the owner and funeral director of Morris Funeral Cottage and co-founder of St. Joseph’s Cemetery of Cheraw.

Brooks is survived by her son, David; aunt, Leah Worrell (Jim), several cousins; mother-in-law Geraldine Brooks Fenwick; sister-in-law Olythea Brooks; lifelong friends, and members of organizations to which she belonged.

Tributes can be made to the following organizations in her name: The Arthritis Foundation (Rheumatoid Arthritis Research); www.arthritis.org, Omicron Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1453, Cheraw, SC 29520, or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Myrtle Redfern

Myrtle Mae Redfern, 96, formerly of Mt. Croghan, died Aug. 29, 2012, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Mickey Spencer.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church, Mt. Croghan.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the services in the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Layton Norris

Layton Dean Norris, 82, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Norris was the son of the late Crandel Gray and Violet Sloan Norris.

He is survived a son, Gary Norris of Georgia, a daughter, Jonelle Ingram of Chesterfield, a sister, June Ethridge of Norfolk, Va., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Carlisle Traywick Smith

Carlisle Traywick Smith, 102, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 22, at Trinity Methodist Church in Clio, with burial in Hebron Cemetery.

The family was pleased to receive friends at the King home, 730 Lakeshore Drive, Bennettsville.

He was born in Clio, the son of the late William Charles and Bessie Traywick Smith. He graduated from Clio High School and attended Wofford College. Later, he spent 20-odd years in the construction industry. He was a former board member of the Cheraw Chamber of Commerce, a former Kiwanian and Rotarian, a member of over 50 plus years of First United Methodist Church, Bennettsville.

He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Easterling Smith, a brother, David Russell Smith and two sisters, Elizabeth Smith Covington and Anna Hazel Smith Wilson.

Surviving are two daughters, Dr. Edward Cantey (Patricia) Haile Jr. of Columbia and Donald B. (Kathryn) King Sr. of Bennettsville and Ocean Isle Beach N.C. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made as one chooses to Trinity Methodist Church, PO Box 156, Clio, SC 29525, or First United Methodist Church of Bennettsville, PO Box 456, Bennettsville, SC 29512, or Hebron Cemetery Assoc., c/o Millie Baker, PO Box 85, Clio, SC 29525. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Robert Lockey

Robert “Bob” Lockey, 69, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 22, at First United Methodist Church, Cheraw. The family received friends at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall following the memorial service.

Born in McColl, he was the son of Rosa Lee Martin Lockey and the late Robert L. Lockey. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Cheraw. He served with The Sandhills Emmaus Community, also with the Teen Aged Prison Ministry and Relay for Life. He loved Tar Heel sports, golf, beach music and Shag dancing.

He is preceded in death by his father listed above.

Surviving are his wife, Micki Poole Lockey of the home, daughters, Lee Anne (Jason) Godfrey of Florence, and Kathryn Paige Lockey of the home, his mother listed above, grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329, Sandhills Emmaus Community, c/o Ann Coble, 8140 Inverness Circle, Laurinburg, NC 28352 or Lois McArn Community Ministry, 131 Second Street, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Jerry Deese

Jerry Preston Deese, 63, died Monday Sept. 17, 2012, in Cherokee, N.C.

A funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 21, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Thursday, Sept. 20, at the funeral home.

Deese was born Jan. 28, 1949, in Chesterfield, a son of the late William James “Rusty” and Juanita Cassidy Deese. He was a retired construction iron rigger. Deese attended Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Bay Springs Volunteer Fire Department, and was an active member since 1986. He was presently serving as safety officer and board member, and also served as former chief and assistant chief. Deese was a gun and knife collector, and enjoyed spending time in the mountains. He never met a stranger.

He is survived by a wife, Doris Parks Deese of the home, son, Jerry C. Deese of Houston, Texas, stepson, Jack (Cathy) Johnson of Chesterfield, two stepdaughters, Sandra Johnson (Pap) Harrison and Necci Johnson (James) White, both of Cheraw, seven grandchildren, great grandchild, brother, Ray (Oletta) Deese of Patrick, sister, Helen (Kendall) Moore of Chesterfield, one niece and three nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Hazel Adden

Hazel Huntley Adden, 92, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at Chesterfield Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Chesterfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sept. 21, prior to the service in the Church Parlor.

Adden was born Jan. 1, 1920, in Aynor, a daughter of the late Jerry and Bertha Mae Rogers Allen. She was a graduate of Columbia College and was a retired educator.

Adden was a classroom teacher and district staff member, and retired from the Chesterfield County School District after 39 years of service. She was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing bridge. In addition to her parents, Adden was also preceded in death by her first husband, Harry H. Huntley; a brother, Jimmie Allen; and by sisters, Burch Purtell and Marguerite Tomlin.

She is survived by a husband, William L. “Bill” Adden of the home, one son, David (Amy) Huntley of Chesterfield, four stepdaughters, Dana Ball, Marcia (Marion) Parker, Amy (Steve) Shanks all of Montgomery, Ala., and Terry (William) Renwick of Sumter, two grandchildren, two brothers, Rodgers Allen of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jerry (Libby) Allen of Manteo, N. C., sister-in-law, Jean Allen of Fayetteville, Ga., brother-in-law, Jimmy Purtell of Pinconning, Mich.

Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page; 5A, Thursday, September 27, 2012.

John Brown

John Calvin “J. C.” Brown, 85, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at Elliott White Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster.

A funeral service was held on Sept. 26 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sept. 26, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brown was born Oct. 31, 1926, in Jefferson, a son of the late Archie and Emma Sue Hancock Brown. He traveled the United States for 59 years as a painting contractor, and retired at 74. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Brown Evans, a granddaughter, Teresa Marie Kimbrell, by two brothers, Pete and Bobby Brown, and by sisters, Helen B. Jordan and Doris Brown.

Survivors include one son, John C. (Addie Mae) Brown Jr. of Fort Mill, three daughters, Jackie (C.C.) Munsey of Fort Mill, Linda (Gerald) Kimbrell of Rock Hill, and Joan Carol Tritt of Augusta, Ga., one sister, Irene B. Price of Jefferson, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Elliott White Springs Memorial Hospital and the staff of White Oak Manor, both in Lancaster, and also to a special friend and roommate at White Oak Manor, Sonny Deese.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Hoyt Funderburk

Hoyt Funderburk, 91, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at his home.

Services were held Sept. 26 at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Pageland.

Funderburk was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on July 6, 1921, to the late Arthur Henderson and Katie Lee Funderburk. He was educated in the Chesterfield County school system. Funderburk served in the U.S. military and was employed by Perfection Spinning Mills in Belmont, N.C., where he retired after many years of service. Funderburk was a life long member of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Lockhart Funderburk; two sons, Christopher Funderburk and Kirby Ray Massey; two brothers, Chester Funderburk and Herbert Funderburk; a sister, Delores Funderburk; and a grandson, Dominique Funderburk.

Funderburk is survived by nine sons, Richard Lockhart (Cloie), Wilbert Nicholson (Shirley), Kirk Nivens, Michael Funderburk, Ricky Funderburk (Varnestine), Jerry Funderburk, Hoyt Funderburk Jr., Randy Funderburk, Tracy Funderburk (Tameka); three daughters, Janie Lockhart Blackwell, Ayanna Foust and Alycia Foust; six sisters, Mary Francis Bridges, Betty Blakney, Emma Jean Wall, Hattie Moore, Ina Henderson and Kathryn Funderburk; four brothers, Guy Funderburk, James Funderburk, Ray Funderburk and Dock Funderburk; forty-six grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of services. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Diane Blackwell

Dianne Parker Blackwell, 60, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at CMC Main, Charlotte, N.C.

Graveside services for Blackwell were held Monday, Sept. 24, at Lancaster Memorial Park, Lancaster. Blackwell was the daughter of the late Freddie Davis and Doris Parker Davis. She was born on Dec. 12, 1951 in Charlotte, N.C. Blackwell graduated from Barr Street High School, Lancaster, class of 1970. She received her Associates Degree from York Technical College in Rock Hill. She was a member of the Church of Living Waters, Charlotte, N.C. Blackwell was employed with Carolina Community Actions of York County.

She is survived by her husband, Alcolman Blackwell; a son, Rafeal Blackwell, Manhattan, N.Y.; a daughter, Leslie Williams (Andre), Port Charlotte, Fla.; a granddaughter, mother, Doris Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Lerry Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Regina Newman (Ray), Charlotte, N.C.; mother-in-law, Lillie Bell Blackwell, Florence; and a host of family and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Hugh Rivers

Hugh Samuel Rivers, 86, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Chesterfield Cemetery.

Rivers was born July 11, 1926, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Legette and Maude Hunt Rivers. He was a 1943 graduate of Chesterfield High School. Rivers received an electronic degree from Massey Technical Institute and was a former Chesterfield Police Officer, T.V. repair shop owner, and was a retired textile supervisor. Rivers was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Chesterfield Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Rivers was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Owen Rivers.

Survivors include, one daughter, Derrel Rivers (Mitchell) Jordan of Cheraw, a granddaughter, Meredith Jordan Buck of Cheraw, two great granddaughters, one brother, Dr. Billy G. (Joyce) Rivers of Asheville, N.C., one niece and three nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Belinda Rivers

Belinda Gale Rivers, 43, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.

A funeral service was held on Sept. 27 at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Ruby. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was Sept. 27 prior to the service in the Church Family Life Center.

Rivers was born March 13, 1969, in Pageland, a daughter of Linda Jenkins Owens and James Driggers. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and was an Emergency Medical Technician. Rivers was employed by Sandhill Ambulance Service. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. Rivers was an avid Gamecock fan.

Survivors include a husband, David Rivers of Ruby, one son, Joshua Scott (Tiffany) Taylor of Pageland, one granddaughter, a mother and stepfather, Linda and Cliff Owens of Cheraw, father, James Driggers of Chesterfield, two brothers, Buck Owens of Cheraw, and Chris Purvis of Wallace, three sisters, Dorothy S. (Robert) Hancock of Mt. Croghan, Lisa Owens Walters of Cheraw, and Kimberly S. (Jimmy) Lisenby of Trenton, special friend, Randall Gibson of Ruby, also many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Cheraw Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 28, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Chesterfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Elaine Motley

Elaine Knight Motley, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at First United Methodist Church of Cheraw. Interment followed in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home.

Motley was born Nov. 18, 1926, in Ocala, Fla., a daughter of the late Walter and Tululah Rivers Knight. She was a graduate of Cheraw High School and attended the University of South Carolina. Elaine was a retired vocational secretary with Chesterfield County School District. Motley was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Elaine was also preceded in death by her husband, John Knowlton Motley, and her brother, Fred Mullino.

Survivors include two daughters, Ricki Thurman of Lexington, and Jenny (Dallas) Keefe of Patrick, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 117 Third St. Cheraw, SC 29520 or Agape Hospice, 128 A Professional Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

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Robert Murray Newsom III

Robert “Bob” Murray Newsom III, 65, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

Graveside services were held Oct. 2 at Ruby Cemetery with military honors.

Newsom was born June 9, 1947, in Monroe, N.C., a son of the late Bert Streater Newsom and Faye Coley Newsom, and was the grandson of the late Dr. R. M. Newsom Sr. and Grace Hurst Newsom. He attended Chesterfield Schools, and was a graduate of Camden Military Academy. He also attended Gordon Military College. Newsom was a Sergeant with the U.S. Army, and was an Army Ranger. He served during the Vietnam War, and was medically retired due to combat inflicted wounds. Newsom was a recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Nation Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other honors. He was very close to his “Band of Brothers,” his LRRP Ranger Team of Company F of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Newsom was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed fishing.

Newsom is survived by a wife of 30 years, Brenda Lewis Newsom of the home, one sister, Patricia “Pat” N. (Richard) Murphy of Chapin, father-in-law, Billy A. Lewis of Chesterfield, two brothers-in-law, Ricky D. (Brenda) Lewis of Kershaw, and Billy Lewis Jr. of Asheville, N.C., three sisters-in-law, Sandra Sanchez of Pageland, Rebecca L. (Dr. Salim) Ghorra and Lisa O’Neal both of Cheraw, also a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

Betty Lowder

Betty Jenkins Lowder, 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Funeral services were held Sept. 28, at First Southern Methodist Church. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family received friends Sept. 28 at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home, and other times at the home of her brother-in-law, Ronny Lowder.

Born Dec. 8, 1934, in Ruby, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel Frank Jenkins and Emma Kirkley Jenkins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joseph Lowder.

Lowder is survived by her daughter, Cynthia L. Robertson (Robbie) of Pontiac, two brothers, Joe Jenkins of Ruby, and Johnny Jenkins (Elma) of Chesterfield, brothers-in-law, Ronny Lowder (Harriet) and Charles Cobb (Pauline) all of Sumter, sister-in-law, Betty Adams (John) of Summerville, and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to First Southern Methodist Church, 321 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or to Radiant Life Church, 1010 Old Two Notch Road, Elgin, SC 29045.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory 221 Broad St., Sumter, was in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 4, 2012

William Law

William “Bill” A. Law, 90, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.

A celebration of life was held Friday, Oct. 5, at Calvary Baptist Church, 132 Calvary Lane, Cheraw.

The family received friends at Calvary Baptist Church before the service. Burial will be at a later date.

He was born Aug. 8, 1922, to Alfred and Lillie Law in Adairsville, Ga., the oldest son of seven siblings. He lived in Cheraw, and for many years in Charlotte, N.C.

Law served in World War II in the Philippines, as a Military Policeman for which he received many medals. He was an avid deer hunter. He also liked to fish and travel. Law was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, son, Benny Law, sisters, Mary Bridges, Irene Price, brothers, Larry Law and Dean Law.

Surviving Law is his wife, Shirley Hathcock Law, wo daughters, Judith L. Ollis (Jim) of Newland, N.C. and Carol L. Byers (Claude) of Dalton, Ga., sister, Jean L. Raley (Pete) of Rome, Ga., brother, Jimmy Joe Law (Sandra) of Grand Isle, Ala., nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 27909, or Calvary Baptist Church, 134 Calvary Road, Cheraw, SC 29520, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 11, 2012

Clara Cranford

Clara Douglas Cranford, 88, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012.

Funeral services were held Oct. 10 at Patrick Baptist Church.

Interment followed in the Patrick Cemetery.

Visitation was Oct. 9 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Cranford was born Aug. 30, 1924, in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late James Valley and Ella Mae Winburn Douglas. She was a graduate of McBee High School, and was a former merchant and Patrick Town Judge. Cranford retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 40 years of service. She was a faithful member of Patrick Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Clara was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Cranford.

Survivors include, three sons, Bobby (Brenda) Cranford of Sevierville, Tenn., Johnny (Rosie) Cranford of Surfside Beach, and Ricky Cranford of Patrick, two daughters, Ann (Buck) O’Neal of Patrick, and Gale (Ronnie) Parks of Peyton, Colo., 17 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, one brother, Bobby (Barbara) Douglas of Pensacola, Fla., one sister, Louise (Donald) Mangum of Denver, N.C. Memorials may be made to Patrick Baptist Church, P.O. Box 23, Patrick, SC 29584.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 11, 2012

John McLeod Jr.

John Frank McLeod Jr. of Chesterfield, died Oct. 3, 2012.

The family received friends at the home, 250 Ivy Ave., Sunday, Oct. 7.

His funeral was private.

McLeod was the son of the late John Frank and Eva Teal McLeod. He was predeceased by sisters Margaret McLeod Herrington and Elizabeth McLeod Huntley.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betsy Norwood McLeod, and their children, Dr. John Frank McLeod III, wife Lu, Eston Norwood McLeod, wife Beth, Eva McLeod of Simpsonville, Betsy McLeod of Charlotte, N.C., Andrew Foster McLeod, wife Christie, of Cheraw, and Margaret McLeod of Chesterfield, and six grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Maryellen Jacques

Maryellen Johns Jacques, 50, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012.

A memorial service was held Friday Oct. 12, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Cheraw. The family received friends Thursday, Oct. 11, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Interment will be at a later date in the Mount Vision Cemetery, Mount Vision, N. Y.

Born in Oneonta, N.Y., she was a daughter of Morris Raymond and Marjorie Ann Robinson Johns of Cheraw. Jacques was a 4-H Club member and leader and served with the Wellsbridge Fire Department . She was an EMT with the Otego Emergency Squad. Jaques was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

Survivors are parents listed above, sons, Jason (Cindy) Jacques of Greene, N.Y., Jared (Trish) of Cheraw, a sister, Marcia (James J.) Johns Bullis of Chesterfield, and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her fiancé, Kevin Eberling and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 1016 Tec. Road, Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012.

Thomas J. Jordan

Thomas Jarrell Jordan, 56, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m., at Old St. David’s Episcopal Church, with a committal service in Old St. David’s Cemetery.

Born in Whiteville, N.C., he was a son of the late Walter Hadley Jordan Sr. and Virginia Mae Jarrell Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a son, Hadley Aaron Jordan.

Surviving are his daughters, Mary Hannah Jordan, of Cheraw, and Emily Jarrell Jordan, a sophomore at Presbyterian College, brothers, Walter “Buck” H Jordan Jr. of Wingate, N.C., Michael “Mike” L. Jordan of Cheraw, Robin “Bob” M. Jordan of Augusta, Ga., and his former wife, Karen Kissiah of Cheraw.

He was a former trainman/brakeman for CSX Railroad, a carpenter, Moose Lodge member, and a lifelong fan of the USC Gamecocks and Nascar racing. He was an avid reader of the daily newspapers.

Memorials may be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 926, Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012.

Doris Hudson

Doris Williams Hudson, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

A funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 12, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 11, at the funeral home. Hudson was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Ervin and Celia Tarlton Williams. She was a retired inspector with Burlington Industries and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Hudson enjoyed shopping, sewing, growing flowers, and spending time at the beach. In addition to her parents, Doris was also preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Polson, her sons, Ronald Lee Polson and Melvin Eugene Polson, and by three brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include a husband, David Bryant Hudson of the home, daughter, Lexie (Jerry) Lewis of Chesterfield, daughter-in-law, Agnes Polson of Cheraw, two stepsons, Jimmy Hudson of Loris, and Tony Hudson of Mullins, stepdaughter, Susan Lewis of Loris, five grandchildren, five step grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012.

William Henry

William Ray Henry, 73, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012.

A funeral service was held Oct. 9, at True Gospel Emmanuel Holiness Church, Wallace. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The family received friends on Oct. 9, at True Gospel Emmanuel Holiness Church, Wallace.

Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Charles Decar and Dorothy Elizabeth Horne Henry. He was a member of the True Gospel Emmanuel Holiness Church. Henry enjoyed playing his banjo at church and the nursing home. He also liked fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Mae Henry of Wallace, sons, Bryan Henry, Mike Henry both of Charlotte, N.C., step-daughters, Joyce Brigman, Gloria Polston and Shirley Smith all of Wallace, brothers, Jimmy Henry, Jerry Henry both of Wadesboro, N.C., five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012

Beverly Mott

Beverly Faye “Dolly” Mott, 71, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15, at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Ruby.

Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 14, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, 318 E. Main Street Chesterfield.

Mott was born April 7, 1941, in Lowell, Ind., a daughter of the late Earl Mattocks and Helen Iliff Metteal. Mott resided for many years in Reseda, Calif. For many years Mott was a volunteer, and helped prepare floats for the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, Calif. In addition to her parents, Mott was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Anthony Mattocks.

Survivors include one daughter, Beverly (Mark) Potts, of Vincetown, N.J., two sons, Jerome (Sharon) Greening of Staunton, Va., and Heath Woods of Evans, Ga., four sisters, Marilyn Glidewell of Great Falls, Joyce (Larry) Helmeland of San Diego, Calif., Carolyn Mace of Chesterfield, and Barbara (Ted) Barger of Ruby, two brothers, Marvin Reynolds of Santa Maria, Calif., and Steve Mattocks of Bad Axe, Mich., stepfather, Jerome Metteal of Ruby, five grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012

Danny Caulder

Danny Caulder, 63, died, on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at First Southern Methodist Church.

Interment followed in the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Monday, Oct. 15, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home.

Caulder was born Aug. 19, 1949, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Everette and Margie Hinson Caulder. He was a retired truck driver with Cheraw Sash and Door and was a former employee of Chesterfield General Hospital. Caulder was a charter member of the First Southern Methodist Church. He was a trial judge for the National Fox Hunter’s Association and a member of the Pee Dee Beagle Hunting Club.

Survivors include a wife, Marilyn Demby Caulder of the home, daughters, Jennifer Caulder (Phillip) Gulledge of Pageland, and Stacy Caulder (Tim) Kephart of Rock Hill, five grandchildren, brother, Jerry (Jan) Caulder of Chesterfield, sister, Patsy Caulder of Chesterfield, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012

Maggie Quick

Maggie C. Quick, 80, died on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at Chesterfield General Hospital in Cheraw.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home. Burial followed at Quick Family Cemetery.

A visitation was held on Oct. 10 at the funeral home, and at other times at the home of Janelle Sauls, 5045 Hatcher Hill Road, Wallace, SC 29596.

Born March 27, 1932, in Marlboro County, she was the daughter of the late Elmore and Shellie Steen Quick. Quick was the Owner and Operator of a convenience store for many years. She also worked at Oak River Mills for 13 years.

Along with her parents, Quick was preceded in death by her husband, George Quick, three brothers, and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Rivers (Eddie) of Bennettsville, and Janelle Sauls (David) of Wallace; brother, Roy Quick (Faye) of Wallace; sisters, Bertha Bosher of Aberdeen, N.C., and Bessie Pruitt of Hoffman, N.C.; five grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; two adopted sons, Johnny Quick, and Marion Bowen; and several special nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Burroughs-Cooper-Kiser Funeral Home assisted the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012.

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Arthur Wright

Arthur W. “A.W.” Wright, 87, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services were held Oct. 15, at Pine Grove Free Will Baptist Church, Kershaw. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 14, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Wright was born Oct. 22, 1924, in Kershaw, a son of the late Arthur and Dill Wright. He was a retired employee of Springs Cotton Mill, with 29 years of service. Wright was a member of Pine Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, David Wright, a brother, Sonny Wright, and by his sisters, Ann Wright and Mamie Barrett.

Survivors include a wife, Lottie Reynolds Wright of the home, one son, Arthur Jr. (Tammy) Wright of Jefferson, granddaughter, Renee Wright (Christopher) Freeman of Jefferson, great granddaughter, Emma Jade Freeman of Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield,

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 18, 2012

Sylvester Hancock

Sylvester Eugene “Gene” Hancock, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.

Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 19, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruby.

Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 19, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Hancock was born Jan. 12, 1940, in Florence, a son of the late Henry Franklin and Nellie Catherine Gulledge Hancock. He was a high school graduate and received an Associate Degree in accounting. Hancock was a retired Tech Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force with over 20 years of service, having served during the Vietnam War. He was also a retired computer builder with National Cash Register Company. Hancock was a member of Springdell Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by seven brothers and six sisters.

Survivors include a wife, Sylvia Sharp Hancock of Gaston, one son, Sylvester E. “Buddy” Hancock Jr. of Lexington, one daughter, Rachel Hancock, one grandchild, two sisters, Ethel H. Barrett and Rachel H. Blackmon of Lancaster, also several nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Catherine Lee

Catherine Bundy Lee, 76, died Friday, Oct. 19, at her home.

Funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 21, at Westside Baptist Church.

Interment followed in the Old St. David’s Cemetery. Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 20, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Lee was born Jan. 15, 1936, in Cheraw, a daughter of the late Charles Allen and Katie Frye Bundy. She was a former legal secretary with Harris, Griggs, and Spurill, and a former receptionist with Dr. Hook and Thrailkill. Catherine retired from Highland Takata as a payroll clerk. She was a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church for 62 years, beginning at the age of 12. Catherine was also a member and past President of the WMU.

Survivors include a husband, Earl Lee of the home, one son, Allen (Mary) Lee of Lyman, one daughter, Janice Lee of Warrenville and one granddaughter.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Johnny Eslick

Johnny H. Eslick, 80, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012.

Funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 18, at Lower Macedonia Baptist Church Family Life Center. Interment followed in the Lower Macedonia Memorial Gardens.

Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 18, prior to the service at the church.

Eslick was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Henryetta, Okla., a son of the late John Absent and Pearl Hamilton Eslick. He was a retired Sergeant with the U.S. Army with 24 years of service, having served during the the Korean War. Eslick was also a former Deputy Sheriff with the Chesterfield County Sheriff Department. He was a member of the American Legion Post 74. Eslick was an avid outdoors man.

Survivors include a wife of 47 years, Glynn Curry Eslick of the home, four sons, Johnny (Joan) Eslick Jr. of Patrick, Jimmy (Joan) Eslick of Eddy, Texas, David (Natalie) Cooper of Abingdon, Va., and Bronson (Donna) Eslick of Patrick, one daughter, Lucinda Eslick of Asheville, N.C., 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield

served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Donald Ratliff

Donald Perry Ratliff, 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Syracuse, Ind.

Graveside service was held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ruby.

Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 20, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Ratliff was born May 2, 1934, in Ruby, a son of the late William Perry Ratliff and Esther Webster Ratliff. He was retired metal finisher with Chrysler Auto Factory. In addition to his parents, Donald was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Delauter Ratliff.

Survivors include two sons, Don (Paula) Ratliff of Syracuse, Ind., and Tim (Carol) Ratliff of Kenosha, Wis., one daughter, Seanna Delauter and her partner, Kathleen of Seattle, Wash., two grandchildren, two brothers, Johnny Ratliff of Columbia, and James Ratliff of N.C., one sister, Patsy Previtte of Calhoun, Ga.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Fairy Keith

Fairy Mink Keith, 95, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 21, at Ruby Baptist Church.

Interment followed in the Ruby Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 21, prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Keith was born May 28, 1917, in Grayson, Va., a daughter of the late Joe Euphrates and Jincie Wells Mink. She was a U.S. Postal Service employee for many years, having served as a Clerk, and retired as a Rural Carrier. She was a faithful member of Ruby Baptist Church for more than 35 years. Keith enjoyed her daily walks to the post office and reading.

In addition to her parents, Fairy was also preceded in death by her husband, J. C. “Mack” Keith and by three brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include one son, Clifton (Darlene) Keith of Ruby, granddaughter, Jena (Austin) Owen of Cheraw and one sister, Clover Hill of High Point, N.C.

Memorials may be made to Ruby Baptist Church “Bailey Turner Fund” P.O. Box 5, Ruby, SC 29741.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Harriet Davis

Harriet Teal Davis, 60, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at her home.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation immediately followed the service at the funeral home.

Interment followed the visitation in the Teal Family Cemetery at Zoar United Methodist Church.

Davis was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Chesterfield, a daughter of Margaret Pauline Campbell Teal and the late James Ernest Teal. She was a 1970 graduate of Chesterfield High School, and was a cafeteria manager with Compass Foods for 20 years.

Survivors include a son, Dale (Penny) Wilkerson of Chesterfield, three grandchildren, mother, Margaret C. Teal of Cheraw, two brothers, James (Bessie) Teal of Wallace, and Spurgeon (Frances) Teal of Gaston, sister, Catherine (Smokey) Stafford of Cheraw, two nieces, and a nephew.

Memorials may be made to the McLeod Medical Cancer Clinic, 101 S. Ravenel St. Florence, SC 29506; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd. 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD., 20814; Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709; or to the Zoar United Methodist Church, c/o Debbie Foote, 2472 Zoar Road Cheraw, SC 29520.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Joseph Jenkins

Joseph F. “Joe” Jenkins, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.

Graveside service was held Thursday, Oct. 18, at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 18, prior to the service in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Jenkins was born July 1, 1933, in Ruby, a son of the late Lemuel Frank and Emma Kirkley Jenkins. He was a graduate of Ruby High School and a retired Security Guard. Joe was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. He enjoyed horses and riding in a mule drawn wagon. In addition to his parents, Joe was also preceded in death by three brothers; James, Hiram, and Bobby Jenkins; and by his sister Betty J. Lowder.

Survivors include one brother, Johnny L. (Elma) Jenkins of Chesterfield, also a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Robin Dowdy

Robin Dowdy, 57, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 19, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville.

Visitation was Friday, Oct. 19, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dowdy was born Aug. 20, 1955, in Bennettsville, a son of the late Marvin “Muggs” Dowdy and Jennie La Faye “Faye” Collins Dowdy. He was an electrician with Hanson. Robin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.

Survivors include two daughters, Jenny D. (John) Jordan of Mt. Croghan, and Kelly Dowdy of Bennettsville, four grandchildren and three brothers, Bruce Dowdy, Jerry Dowdy, and David (Lynne) Dowdy all of Bennettsville.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfieldserved the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Vivian Evatt

Vivian Porth Evatt, 72, died on Oct. 8, 2012.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Greenlawn Baptist Church, with Reverend Terry Cagle and Reverend Jeff Smith officiating.

The family received friends immediately following the memorial service at the church. A private graveside service was held prior to the memorial service.

She was born May 5, 1940, to Dorothy Jacobs and Andrew Leroy Porth. Evatt was a 1958 graduate of Dreher High School and a 1962 graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she was a member of the first four-year nursing program class. Evatt was a nurse throughout her career in various capacities. She was predeceased in death by her husband James L. “Jim” Evatt.

Evatt is survived by her son, Jim Evatt (Katie), a daughter, Jennifer Rayfield (Patrick), both of Columbia, a sister, Wanda McElveen (Don), of Columbia, and four grandchildren.

Greenlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greenlawn Baptist Church, Stained Glass Fund, 6612 Garner’s Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Jokie Jenkins

Jokie Lee Jenkins, 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.

Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 19, at Hopewell Baptist Church.

Interment followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was Friday, Oct. 19, prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Jenkins was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Joe Adam and Annabelle Joplin Jenkins. He was a graduate of Columbia Barber College, and was a former barber. Jenkins was also a plant manager with Mar Mac. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and was a charter member of the Chesterfield Jaycees. Jokie also helped to establish the County Library.

Survivors include a wife, Peggy Odom Jenkins of the home, one son, Buddy (Dana) Jenkins of Chesterfield, one daughter, Crystal (Doug) Stowe of Mt. Croghan, and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church “Ramp Ministry,” 15066 Highway 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Lois Poston

Lois “Lolo” Tucker Poston, 68, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 20, at First Baptist Church, Cheraw. Burial took place in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

The family received friends Friday, Oct. 19, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Born in Society Hill, she was a daughter of the late John Wilson and Julia Rezell Keith Tucker. She was a member of Society Hill Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, shopping, cooking and catering. Poston was preceded in death by her parents listed above, a brother, James Wilson Tucker Sr.

Surviving are her husband Allen L. Poston, son, Ronald Scott (Tracie) Douglas of Cheraw, brothers, Henry Patrick Tucker of Bennettsville, Francis Garrett (Joni)Tucker of Society Hill, Charles Randolph (Patty) Tucker of Society Hill, sisters, Carolyn (Courtney) T. Stokes of Society Hill, Lola (Wayne) T. James of Hartsville, Gladys (Don) T. Stephens of York, Atlas (Julius) Loflin of Cheraw, five grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews.

Memorial to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709, or Local School Libraries, or American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway, 275 Forest Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Marilyn ‘Harriette’ Rorie

Marilyn “Harriette” Rorie, 61, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2012.

Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at Charity Community Church of Christ. Interment followed at Foundry Hill Cemetery of Cheraw.

Rorie was born on Feb. 11, 1951, to the late Virgil and Rebecca Robinson Burns Sr. in Cheraw, South Carolina. She attended school in Cheraw where she graduated from Long High School, Class of 1970. She was a devoted member of Charity Community Church of Christ. Rorie found joy keeping her younger brothers and sisters in line and raising her six children. When her children became parents, it tickled her to know that she would have the opportunity to spoil her grandchildren.

Harriette is survived by her husband of 40 years, Woodrow Rorie of Cheraw, SC; six children, Woodrow TyShawn Rorie of Charleston, SC, Woodrow Duran Rorie of Columbia, SC; Woodrow Jabuaar (Denise) Rorie of San Angelo, TX; Kaytuan Smith, Tonya (Kasiem) Lee of Cheraw, SC; and Tamara “Tammy” Rorie of Charlotte, NC; a granddaughter Destiny McLaurin, four grandsons Zante Rorie, Jaylen Rorie, Ryan Rorie and Demarvious Rorie; a great grandson Demarion Rorie; her siblings, Theodore (Mary) Burns, Virgil “Hamp” Burns, Jr., Thomas (Cathy) Burns all of Cheraw, SC, Mary Suza of Flushing, NY and Carolyn Harrell of Portsmouth, VA; she is also survived by seven brothers-in-law, ten sister-in laws, and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Harriette was preceded in death by a brother, Walter “Ronnie” Burns; two sisters, Janice Williams and Lubertha “Berta” Burns; two infants and a grandson Rashaud Rorie.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Norman Robinson

Norman Robinson, 45, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.

Funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at Madison Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Wadesboro, N.C.

Robinson, was born Feb. 23, 1967, to the late James and Beatrice Richardson Robinson in Anson County, North Carolina. He attended Bowman Senior High School in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Norman was employed with Delta Mills, Wallace, South Carolina until he became ill and could no longer work.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Wendy Sowell Robinson; two sons, Dontrell Robinson and Carlos Robinson of the home; a daughter, Nyia Robinson of the home; two grandchildren, Jadeyah and Aveyah; a brother, James (Brenda) Robinson of Morven, NC; three sisters, Francis (Callie) Little of Morven, NC, Leisa Robinson of Charlotte, NC and Sharon (Charles) Baker of Pageland, SC; a special aunt, Dorene Richardson of Morven, NC; a mother-in-law, Mary McCoy of Chesterfield, SC; three brothers-in-law, William Sowell of Chesterfield, SC, Robert (Donna) Sowell of Cheraw, SC and James McCoy of Chesterfield, SC; a sister-inlaw, Mary Drake of Phoenix, GA; a dear friend, Marvin Moses of Morven, NC; eight nephews, six nieces and a host of family and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Verlene Threatt Blakeney

Verlene Threatt Blakeney, 58, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at CMC-Union Monroe, N.C.

Funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at Flint Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Pageland.

Interment followed in the Flint Ridge Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

Blakeney, daughter of the late David Threatt and Ethel Mae Blakeney Threatt, was born on Nov. 10, 1953, in Pageland, South Carolina. She was a life long member of Flint Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as president of the usher board, was a member of the Praise Team, and a member of the Praise and Faith Choir. She was also a member of Roosevelt Chapter #270, Order of the Eastern Star. She was employed with Tyson Foods Hatchery for twentysix years in Monroe, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by a brother, David Earl Threatt.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Wesley Blakeney, Sr.; three sons, Tyrone Anthony Blakeney, Ralpheas Blakeney (Tia) and Carl Wesley Blakeney, Jr. (LaGena), all of Pageland, SC; five daughters, Kim Smith (Steven), Pageland, SC, Angela Coleman (Marlon), Mt. Croghan, SC, Deshanna Tyson (Corey), Mt. Croghan, SC, LaTosha Deese (Richard), Monroe, NC and Kayla Blakeney of the home; four sisters, Rosa Nivens (Thomas), Pageland, SC, Jerlene Barrett (Larry), Indian Trail, NC, Carrie Glenn (Larry), Columbia, SC and Doreen Miller (Harvey), Jefferson, SC; seventeen grandchildren, five great grandchildren; five brothers, -in-law, five sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012

Richard Hough

Richard Hough Jr., 71, formerly of Chesterfield, S.C., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Southeast Georgia Health System.

Funeral Service was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Minturn Grove Baptist Church.

Command Sergeant Major Richard Hough Jr. was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 1941, to Richard Hough Sr., and Cassie Bell Cash Hough. Hough joined Davidson Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, as a young man. He also started his military career at a young age. He was presented many awards and commendations, a list of certificates, including The Bronze Star. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Army over his 30 year career never left him, as friends and family will attest.

He was an accomplished member of The Freemasons, a 33rd degree Shriner, and also a very proud member of The Christian Men’s Fellowship; a group dedicated to the service of disabled persons. After settling in Darien, Georgia, Hough joined St. Cyprianís Episcopal Church where he became a lay minister.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. R. L. Hough; his first wife, Mrs. Lottie Bell Lowery Hough; brothers Jerry and Willie Lee Hough; and sons Richard and Ricky Hough.

He is survived in life by a wife, January Hough; children, Priscilla (Avery) Lewis; Cassie (Kal Robinson); Tina (Rickey Blackmon); Regina (Ross Short); Alvin and LaShawnda. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Cassie Bell Hough; sisters, Peggy Myers (Clerow) of Ruby, SC; Susie Mae Hough of Baltimore, MD; Dr. Naomi H. Davis (Norman) of Chesterfield, VA; Eunice Ann Hough of Hartsville, SC; Dr. A. Lois Hough-Everage (Eugene) of Oak Hills, CA; brothers, John Perry (Tina) of Baltimore, MD; and Emanuel (Lorine) of Chesterfield, SC. He also has eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Richard will be remembered and loved by many nieces and nephews and several others.

Flemming Funeral Home of Cheraw, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Thomas Devoid Melton

Thomas Devoid Melton, 41, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at Chesterfield General Hospital, Cheraw, S.C.

Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Ruby, S.C.

Interment followed in the Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

Melton was born July 13, 1971, in Chesterfield County. He was the son of the late Devoid Melton and Catherine Covington Melton. He was a member of Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the usher board and sang with the Men’s Choir. Melton’s hobbies were riding his four-wheeler and fishing with family and friends. He will always be remembered as a kind and humble person. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend; He loved his mother dearly and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his mother, Catherine Covington Melton, Chesterfield; three sisters, Josie Bivens (John), Chesterfield, Mary A. Melton, Cheraw, and Angela M. Horton, Ruby; a grandmother, Mary Ruth Philbeck, Pageland, S.C.; four aunts, four uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Joe Rayfield

Joe Rayfield, 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at his home.

Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment followed in the David’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visitation was Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rayfield was born Sept. 2, 1946, in Chesterfield, a son of the late James Pruitte Rayfield and Rosa Mae Vaughn Rayfield. Joe graduated from Chesterfield High School, served in the U.S. Army, and was a former employee of Sonoco Products Company in Hartsville. He loved to hunt, fish and going to football games.

In addition to his parents, Joe was also preceded in death by brothers, James Murray Rayfield and wife Jeri; Jadie C. Rayfield and wife Nona; and one sister, Evelena Rayfield.

Survivors include three daughters, Melissa R. Jordan of Cheraw, Jo Evelyn Coble of Myrtle Beach, and Tina Meachum of Wadesboro, N.C., two brothers, Gerald P. Rayfield of Patrick, and Charles B. Rayfield Cheraw, three sisters: Margie R. Gaskins of Chesterfield, Bonnie R. Rollins of Ruby, and Rose Etta Schumacher of Chesterfield, five grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Judy Ann Boone

Judy Ann Boone, 57, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

Funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 28, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield.

Interment followed in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Patrick.

Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 27, at the funeral home.

Boone was born Feb. 3, 1955, in Darlington, a daughter of the late Vernon and Macy Tyner Boone. She was a former employee of MSD for 23 years and was an employee of Citi Trends Warehouse for the past seven years. Judy attended Faith Community Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Boykin Wallace Jr.

Survivors include one son, Phillip (Bobbie) Wallace of Sanford, N.C., one daughter, Christina Wallace of Darlington, three grandchildren, three stepsons, Robert, Jerry, and Larry Wallace, two stepdaughters, Rosine Gilbert and Mammie (Mike) Sparks, also six step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren, three brothers, Robbie (Beth) Boone of Society Hill, Daniel Tilmon Boone of Quinby, and Gene Boone of Society Hill, five sisters, Mary (Don) Gainey of Society Hill, Sylvia (William) Gleich of Chesterfield, Janie Boone of Patrick, Debbie Boone of Society Hill, and Lisa Truett of New York.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield assisted the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Wesley Adams

Wesley L. “Buck” Adams, 78, of Kannapolis, N.C., died on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Transitional Health Service in Kannapolis where he was a patient.

A graveside service for Adams will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Crossroad Baptist Church Cemetery in Ruby, with Rev. Ladell Humphries officiating.

Adams was born on June 15, 1934, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Earl M. and Minnie Lee Hancock Adams. He was retired from Cannon Mills in Kannapolis, N.C. and was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Navy.

Adams is survived by two brothers; Nolan Adams of Harstville, Caston Adams of Chesterfield, and several nieces and nephews.

Whitleys Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

James Frank Edwards

SOCIETY HILL — James Frank Edwards, age 78, died at his home Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, after an illness.

Funeral services were held Oct. 23 at Edwards Chapel, with burial in the church cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home of Darlington.

Born in Chesterfield County, Edwards was the son of the late George Edward and Katherine Freeman Edwards. He was married to the late Edell B. Edwards. He had worked with Klopman Mills, the Town of Society Hill and was a member of Edwards Chapel. He enjoyed his yard especially growing his confederate roses and trumpet lilies.

Surviving are his son: Curt (Mendy) Edwards of Bellbuckle, Texas; two daughters: Wanda (Steve) Hoffman of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Rhonda (Marty) Parker of Cheraw; his grandchildren: Lisa, Kelly, Brad, Dena, Seth, Colten and Cameron and seven great-grandchildren; also his sister, Inez Walters of Darlington.

Edwards was preceded in death by his brothers: John Edwards, Bobby Edwards, Charlie Edwards and Thomas Edwards. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Richard Hough Jr.

Richard Hough Jr., 71, of Darien, Ga., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Southeast Georgia Health System.

The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m., at Flemming Funeral Home in Chesterfield. Richard Hough Jr. was born in Chesterfield County, Jan. 22, 1941, to Richard Hough Sr., and Cassie Bell Cash Hough. He joined Davidson Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, as a young man. Hough also started his military career at a young age. He was presented many awards and commendations, a list of certificates, including The Bronze Star. Hough was an accomplished member of the Freemasons, and also a very proud member of The Christian Men’s

Fellowship. After settling in Darien, Ga., Hough joined St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. He worked as a postman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. R. L. Hough; his first wife, Lottie Bell Lowery Hough; brothers Jerry and Willie Lee Hough; and sons Richard and Ricky Hough.

He is survived in life by a wife, January Hough; children, Priscilla (Avery) Lewis; Cassie (Kal Robinson); Tina (Rickey Blackmon); Regina (Ross Short); Alvin and LaShawnda. He is also survived by his mother, Cassie Bell Hough; sisters, Peggy Myers (Clerow) of Ruby; Susie Mae Hough of Baltimore, Md.; Dr. Naomi H. Davis (Norman) of Chesterfield, Va.; Eunice Ann Hough of Hartsville; Dr. A. Lois Hough-Everage (Eugene) of Oak Hills, Calif.; brothers, John Perry (Tina) of Baltimore, Md.; and Emanuel (Lorine) of Chesterfield. He also has eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Melba Johns

Melba Sue Luther Johns, 54, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Conway.

Funeral services were held Nov. 2, at Westfield Creek Baptist Church, Cheraw. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held Nov. 1, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Johns was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Asheboro, N.C., a daughter of the late Elijah and Ruth Clifton Luther. She was a homemaker. In Addition to her parents Johns was also preceded in death by a brother Larry Luther.

Survivors include a husband: Jack Johns of the home, three sons: Tony East and Michael East of High Point, N.C., and Jessie Chrisco of Sea Grove, N.C., one daughter: Robin Chriscoe of Conway, two grandchildren, one brother: Danny Luther of Asheboro, N.C., one sister: Sissy Luther of Asheboro, N.C., and mother-in-law: Ruby L. Johns of Cheraw.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Virginia Linn

Virginia Poston Linn, 67, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held Nov. 6, at McBee Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Poston-Sowell Cemetery, McBee.

Visitation was Nov. 5, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Linn was born June 3, 1945, in McBee, a daughter of the late Richard and Elaine Bowers Poston. She was a homemaker. Linn enjoyed reading, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Virginia was also preceded in death by a son, Carl Self, a brother, Bobby Poston, and by a sister Dorothy Poston Gainey.

Survivors include a husband, Steven Linn of the home, two sons: Randy Self of Camden, and Reginald Neil (Alicia) Sellers of Chesterfield, three grandchildren, two brothers, Allen Poston of Cheraw, and Steve Poston of Darlington.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Mavis Thompson

Mavis Campbell Thompson, 81, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Emeritus at Eastover Assisted Living, Charlotte, N.C., where she was a resident.

Funeral service was held Nov. 5, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Chesterfield Cemetery.

Visitation was Nov. 5, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Thompson was born Jan. 16, 1931, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Nick Paulie and Leo Davidson Campbell. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School, and retired as Administrator of Wesley Nursing Center in Charlotte, N.C. Mavis and her husband Bob, were also former owners of Thompson Cleaners.

She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mavis was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” McKay Thompson and by a sister, Pat C. Teal. Survivors include one son, R. Michael (Muriel) Thompson of Birmingham, Ala., two daughters, Vikki T. (David) Rhoden of Charlotte, N.C. and Susan T. (Tommy) Carswell of Greenville, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, five brothers, J.B. Campbell of Ruby, Melvin Campbell of Elgin, Paulie Campbell of Chesterfield, Glenn Campbell of Hartsville, and Eugene Campbell of Chesterfield, five sisters, Beatrice Burch of Cheraw, Janice Rivers of Chesterfield, Anita Quick of Cheraw, Sue Holloman of Hartsville, and Linda Prohaska of West Chester, Ohio., and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Albert Davis

Albert E. “Gene” Davis, 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.

Funeral services were held Oct. 26, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment followed in the Chesterfield Cemetery, with full military honors.

Visitation was held Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Davis was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Chesterfield, a son of the late George Abner and Leoda Leard Davis. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School. Davis was a retired Command Sergeant Major with 39 years and 10 months of service, having served during the Korean War. He received numerous awards and citations before his retirement in 1993. Davis was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, G. A. Davis, and by his sister, Jenny D. Wallace.

Survivors include a wife: Gloria Stewart Davis of the home, one daughter: Tammy Davis of Chesterfield, one stepson: Robbie (Molly) Rose of Chesterfield, one stepdaughter: Debra Rose (Dave) McNamer of West Columbia, two grandchildren: Colie Davis and Callie Quick and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 8, 2012.

Oneida Chewning

Oneida M. Chewning, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held Nov. 10, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Friday, Nov. 9, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home.

Chewning was born March 21, 1926, in Cheraw, a daughter of the late Lewis Oscar and Mary Jane Adams McDuffie. She was a graduate of Cheraw High School and a retired dietitian with Chesterfield County School System. Chewning was also a cashier at the Country Kitchen. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, and was also a volunteer at Chesterfield General Hospital.

Oneida enjoyed sewing, baking, playing dominoes, and being a member of the Senior Circle.

In addition to her parents, Oneida was also preceded in death by her husband, Hector W. Chewning; a grandson, Dale Owen; and by her three brothers, Otis, Wade, and Talmadge McDuffie.

She is survived by one son: Steve (Janice) Chewning of Cheraw, two daughters: Mary Ellen (Rock) Stone of Chesterfield, and Teresa (Tom) Owen of Cheraw, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and special caregivers: Rachel Curtis and Melinda Smith.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-

Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 15, 2012.

Archie Crowley

Archie Baxter Crowley, 63, died on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at his home.

Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Cross Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Crowley was born July 22, 1949, in Chesterfield County, a son of the late Baxter and Novella Purvis Crowley. He was a former employee of Galey and Lord with 39 years of service. Crowley was a member and deacon at Windsor Park Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, and gardening. In addition to his parents, Crowley was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis and Robert Crowley.

Crowley is survived by his wife, Faye Williams Crowley of the home, one son: Jason (Brandy) Crowley of Patrick, two daughters: Jennifer (Bobby) Davis of Patrick, and Jamie (Jason) Starling of Cheraw, six grandchildren, two sisters: Eva Mae Privette and Cynthia Boan of Cheraw.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 15, 2012.

Kenneth Crowley

Kenneth M. “Kenny” Crowley, 67, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012.

Funeral service was held on Friday, Nov. 16, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

Crowley was born June 8, 1945, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Moore and Ethel Wilkerson Crowley. He was a graduate of Ruby High School and was a building contractor. Crowley was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Post # 74 and the VFW Post # 11251. He was a member of Palmetto Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Kenny was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Ronnie Crowley.

Crowley is survived by his wife, Sylvia Starnes Crowley of the home, two sons: Kenneth M. (Jackie) Crowley Jr. of Patrick, and Eric M. (Becky) Kuhn of Chesterfield, three daughters: Cretia C. (Parker) Egner, Kimberly C. (Chris) Blackwell, and Jean C. (Jimmy) Bryant all of Patrick, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three brothers, Billy C. Crowley of Patrick, Jimmy Crowley of Greenville, and Donnie Crowley of Patrick, one sister, Barbara C. Fienstien of El Paso, Texas.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P. O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 22, 2012

Frances Funderburk

Frances Jordan Funderburk, 66, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Fairview Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Funderburk was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Mt. Croghan, a daughter of the late Ross Eugene and Susie Geneva Oliver Jordan. She was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson High School and was a former employee of Culp Weaving. Funderburk was a lifelong member of Fairview Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. In addition to her parents, Frances was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clay Funderburk, and by four brothers, Ray, Everette, Carroll, and Fred Jordan.

She is survived by two brothers; Gerald D. (Sue) Jordan of Mt. Croghan, and Robert M. (Rachel) Jordan of Chesterfield, one sister; Lucy J. Summerford of Pageland, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church “Van Fund”, c/o of Stacy Jenkins, 6178 Airport Road, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 22, 2012

Karlo Baker

Karlo Livingston Baker, 85, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.

Born in Mt. Croghan, he was the son of the late Wilson Joyce and Ethel Atkinson Baker. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Baker was the founder of Cheraw Dying and Finishing, a member of First United Methodist Church, President of the Matheson Memorial Library Association. He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and his brothers, Donald Baker and Glynn Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Lois McBride Baker of Cheraw, a son, Stephen (Wanda) Wilson Baker of Rio Grande, Minn., daughters, Beth (Matt) B. May of Jackson, Tenn., Lisa (Robbie) B. Douglas of Columbia, Eleanor Lois Baker of Pinehurst, N.C., a sister, Nina (Pepper) Martin of Greenville, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Kiser Funeral home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Nancy Burch

Nancy Myers Burch, 68, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Ruby. Committal and interment followed in the Timmonsville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Croghan.

Burch was born in Ruby, on Sept. 18, 1944, the seventh of fifteen children to the late L. B. and Coleatha Myers. She received formal education in the Chesterfield County School District. Burch joined Rock Springs Baptist Church in Ruby. Later, she joined Salem Missionary Baptist Church. She worked at Calvary Christian School as a preschool teacher. Burch is survived by her three daughters, Halina Burch, Roxie (Robert) Burch Patterson and Sheri Burch, three grandsons, siblings, Clerow (Peggy) Myers, Mayro Myers, Inezzie (Arthur) Rivers, Jerry (Dorothy Hean) Myers, Francis Jean (Andrew) McCoy, Louise Williams, Redessa Myers, Carolyn (Johnny) Tyson, and Daisie McMillian.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Barbara Presson

Barbara McBride Presson, 78, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at her home.

Funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at First Southern Methodist Church, Cheraw. Interment followed in the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery located in Cheraw.

Presson was born Nov. 3, 1934, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Wayne and Frances Smith McBride. She was a graduate of Cheraw High School and a retired Program Assistant with the Chesterfield County ASCS office with 30 years of service. Presson was a charter member of First Southern Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by her brothers, Billy and Harold McBride, and a sister, Frances M. Eddins.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ronda Paul “R.P.” Presson of the home, nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Teals Mill Fire Department, 505 Teals Mill Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

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River Sanders

River Avery Sanders, 10 day old infant daughter of Clay Alan and Whitney Sanders, formerly of Cheraw, died on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Macon, Ga.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery located in Cheraw.

She was born Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Macon, Ga., the daughter of Clay Alan and Whitney Grooms Sanders. River was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Avery and Mary Huggins, Mildred Floyd, and Billy Sims.

River is survived by her parents Clay Alan and Whitney Sanders of the home, paternal grandparents; Johnny Freeman Sanders of Florence, and Annette Floyd of Hickory, N.C., maternal grandparents; Cecil and Kathy Sims Grooms of Cheraw, great grandparents; L.P. and Gladys Grooms of Patrick, and Ruby J. Sims of Ruby, also a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012.

Laverne Grant

2012. Laverne Grant, 61, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wallace. The family received friends Monday, Nov. 19, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

Born in Bennettsville, he was the son of Margaret Caulder Grant of Wallace, and the late Reginal Grant. Grant was a member of the Wallace Rescue Squad and the Cheraw Rescue Squad. He was an Environmental Systems Operator with Davis and Brown Construction.

Surviving are his wife, Norma Elaine Pierce Grant of Cheraw, a son, Neil (Alicia) Grant of Florence, daughters, Elizabeth (Grady) Burton of Charleston, Elaine Grant of Cheraw, his mother listed above, a sister, Sylvia (Ronnie) Conner of Florence and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to: Cheraw Rescue Squad, PO Box 28, Cheraw, SC 29520 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058-5216.

Kiser Funeral home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Lisa Goodale

Lisa Darlene Goodale, 52, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at her home.

Funeral service was held on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment followed in the Sandy Plains United Methodist Church Cemetery, Morven, N.C. Visitation was on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the funeral home.

Goodale was born Dec. 14, 1959, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late William Edwin and Margaret Ann Davis Goodale. She was a graduate of Goose Creek High School. In addition to her parents, Goodale was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edwin Goodale.

Goodale was survived by two brothers; Steve (Patricia) Goodale of Monks Corner, and Christopher

Goodale of Summerville; two sisters, Michelle (Will) Berbage of Monks Corner, and Margaret (Gene) Bunch of Summerville.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Tyrone Merriman

Tyrone Power Merriman, 65, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at home after an extended illness.

The funeral service was held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Charity Community Church of Christ in Cheraw. Interment was held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cheraw.

Merriman, the son of the late Lloyd and Ada Mae Nivens Merriman was born on Dec. 31, 1946. He joined Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Cheraw, and completed his education at Gary High School, Chesterfield. Merriman was retired from Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College, Cheraw, as a technician.

He was a proud member of Saint David’s Masonic Lodge Number 467. Merriman was preceded in death by his eldest brother, Jerome.

He is survived by wife, Gladys Merriman; a son, James (Takeisha) Leak, Cheraw; daughter, Twina Rivers, Cheraw; a brother, Timothy (Sharon) Merriman, High Point, N.C.; eight sisters, Mary Catherine McCoy, Chesterfield, Alice Chapman, Sondra Sowell, Elaine (Lee) Sowell, Jacquelyn Myers, Ada (Charles) Ashe, all of Cheraw, Mary Jo (Charles) Sturdivant, Morven, N.C., and Genine (Nathan) Donovan, Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a god-daughter and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Diane Mixon

Diane Faciane Mixon, 68, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012.

There was a graveside service on Saturday, Nov. 24, at White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Ruby. Mixon was born Sept. 11, 1944, in New Orleans, La., a daughter of the late Fritz and Lois Craddock Faciane.

She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mixon was also preceded in death by her husband Louie Mixon.

She is survived by three daughters; Kristen Powers of Patrick, Dana Hoffman of Orlando, Fla., and Sherry Morrison of Las Vegas, Nev., also four grandchildren, one brother, Jerry Faciane of Fla., one sister, Patricia Donnelly of Fla.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012

James Davis

James “Jim” Alan Davis, 73, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at his home.

Funeral service was held on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene, Pageland. Visitation was on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Davis was born Aug. 26, 1939, in Boston, Mass., a son of the late James Victor and Geraldine Sweeney Davis.

He was a former owner and operator of Pageland Amaco Service Station. Davis was a member of the Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed riding the lawn mower, playing golf, and bowling.

Davis is survived by his daughter, Wendy West; granddaughter, Carrie West; five stepchildren, Ralph Curtis, Richard Curtis, William “Bill” Curtis, Kathy Schember, and Jason Curtis; 13 step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 275, Pageland, SC 29728.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, November 29, 2012.

John Purvis

John Robert “Johnny” Purvis, 60, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment will follow in the Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Purvis was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Patrick, a son of the late Perry and Eliza Caroline Boan Purvis. He was a former employee of Delta Mills. In addition to his parents, Purvis is also preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Francis Purvis and by one sister, Novella Crowley.

He is survived by one son, Steven (Lori) Purvis of Cheraw, one daughter, Robin (Thomas) Taylor of Cheraw, two sisters, Betty R. Brigman of Bennettsville, and Bonnie P. Wilkes of Hartsville. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Shawn Johnson

Dr. Shawn Maria Johnson, 53, died at her home in Louisville, Ga.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, Nov. 11, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Cheraw. The interment service followed at Sandhill Cemetery.

Johnson was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 2, 1959. She was the daughter of Pearlen McLendon Johnson Alston and the stepdaughter of the late Theodore London Alston Sr. Johnson was also the granddaughter of the late moses and Mary Jane McLendon. She was a 1976 graduate of Cheraw High School. In 1980, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedict College in Columbia. She then moved to Louisville, Ga. In late 1998 she received a degree of Doctor of Education from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.

Dr. Johnson is survived by her mother, Pearlen Johnson Alston, her sister, Dr. Cheryl Ann Johnson, a stepsister, Shelia Alston, two stepbrothers, Theodore Alston Jr. and Michael Alston, two aunts, Rosie Emmanuel of Buffalo, N.Y., and Carrie Young of Hartsville, Maggie Hubbard of Bennettsville, and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Reid’s Funeral Home of Cheraw served the Johnson family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Cynthia Jones

Cynthia Webster Jones, 57, died, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 3, at the funeral home.

Jones was born April 12, 1955, in Chesterfield, a daughter of the late Timothy and Josie Lisenby Webster. She was a 1974 graduate of Chesterfield High School and was a former employee of Burlington Industries. Jones was a member of the C-4 Church.

She is survived by her husband, Sammy Jones of the home, two daughters, Carrie (Rob) Rhyne and Kelley (William Custer) Jones both of Chesterfield, three grandchildren, and one brother, Tony Webster of Chesterfield.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to Health Quest, 415 East Franklin St. Monroe, NC, 28112.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Dewey King

Dewey L. “Jack” King Sr., 82, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 2, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

King was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Chesterfield, a son of the late Arthur Ellison and Lula May Polson King. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School. King the was owner of Niven Hardware Co. Inc. from 1970 to 1996. He was a retired Command Sergeant Major with the S.C. Army National Guard, with 42 years of service, and was a charter member of the Cheraw Rotary Club. King was one of the founders of the Chesterfield County Rural Water Co., and served on the Board of Directors for many years. He was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist

King is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Ballard King of the home, two sons, Dewey L. (Pam) King of Ruby and Lawrence G. (Amy) King of Chesterfield, one daughter, Ann K. (Nelson) Hendrick of Chesterfield, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers, J.W. King of Florence and William E. “Bill” King of North Augusta, S.C., three sisters, Juanita K. Gulledge and Sara K. Hopper of Ruby and Esther Mae K. Smith of Indiana.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church “Building Fund” c/o Shirley Douglas, 897 Burch Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the King family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Albert Pierce

Albert Carl Pierce, 86, died on Thursday, Nov. 29, at his home.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Cheraw Church of God. Interment followed in the Old St. David’s Cemetery, Cheraw.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, 318 E. Main Street, Chesterfield.

Pierce was born March 27, 1926, in Timmonsville, a son of the late Oliver Bloomfield and Lena Goude Pierce. He was a retired employee of Palmetto Brick Company, and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. Pierce was a member of Cheraw Church of God. In addition to his parents, Pierce was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Pierce; infant twin daughters; two sisters; six brothers; and a greatgreat granddaughter, Kaitlyn Leigh Brigman.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Jacobs Pierce of the home, three daughters, Margaret A. (Tommy) Pegues of Lancaster, Linda (Donnie) Gulledge of Morristown, Tenn., and Rebecca Sellers of Wallace, one brother, Woodrow Pierce of Laurinburg, one sister, Marie “Mable” Anderson of Cheraw, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and four greatgreat grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Cheraw Church of God, 100 Pecan Orchard Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Janice Raffaldt

Janice Merline Raffaldt, 63, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012.

A funeral service was held at Sunday, Dec. 2, at Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 1, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home.

Raffaldt was born July 12, 1949, in Chesterfield, a daughter of Ruby Elizabeth Paul Raffaldt and the late Chester B. “C.B.” Raffaldt. She was a lifelong member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Raffaldt was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Robert Raffaldt.

She is survived by her mother, Ruby Paul Raffaldt of the home, two sisters, Betty Faye (William) Rivers of Bel Air, Md., and Shirley (Jerry) Satterfield of Irmo, one brother, Carroll (Myrtle) Raffaldt of Chesterfield, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Thompson Creek Baptist Church, 3403 Wamble Hill Rd., Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

William Diggs Jr.

William Carson Diggs Jr., 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield with Military Honors.

Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 8, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Diggs was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Wadesboro, N.C., a son of the late William Carson and Christine Ratliff Diggs. He was a graduate of Anson High School and was a retired conductor with CSX Railroad with 30 years of service. Diggs was a U. S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

He was survived by his wife, Judy Sellers Diggs of the home, son, Scott (Theressa) Diggs of Mt. Croghan, daughter, Teresa Diggs and Phil Bryant of Lugoff, D.C., three grandchildren, one great grandson, brother, Ronald (Diane) Diggs of Lilesville, N.C., and two sisters, Linda (Billy) Lee of Lilesville, N.C. and Karen Diggs of Charlotte, N.C.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Charles Gulledge

Charles Preston Gulledge, 77, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.

A memorial service was held on Friday, Dec. 7, at Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Visitation was Friday, Dec. 7, prior to the service in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Family Life Center. Gulledge was born Aug. 26, 1935, in Mt. Croghan, the son of the late James Preston Gulledge and Edna Burgess Gulledge Tucker. He managed and operated The Mustang Stations in Chesterfield and Cheraw, and worked in construction. Gulledge was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church and Ruby Masonic Lodge # 314. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ava Grace Gulledge; one son, Ricky Gulledge; and brother, Billy Gulledge.

He is survived by two sons, Randy (Jolynn) Gulledge of Myrtle Beach, and Jamie (Judy) Gulledge of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, one great granddaughter, one sister, Doris (Bobby) Johnson of Ruby.

Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church, 4963 Cross Roads Church Rd, Ruby, SC 29741, American Heart Association, MUSC, Mid Atlantic Affiliate, 409 King Street, Ste. 300, Charleston, SC 29403, or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Gladys Gaskins

Gladys Patrick Gaskins, 89, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Hopewell Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Miller- Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of her daughter, 109 Briar Crest Road, Cheraw. Gaskins was born March 27, 1923, in Summerville, a daughter of the late George Oscar and Ellen Wolfe Patrick. She retired after 17 years of service as Transportation Manager with PDRTA, and was former owner and operator of Gaskins Skating Rink for over 25 years. Gaskins was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Gladys was also preceded in death by her husband, William P. “Douglas” Gaskins, two daughters, Geraldine G. Oliver and Susan G. Hodge, three grandsons, Timmy Gaskins, Gary Oliver, and Jody Gaskins, two brothers, Georgilee Patrick and Robert Patrick, and by one sister, Leatha Braham.

She was survived by four sons, William P. “Buster” (Sandy) Gaskins of Hartsville; Timothy P. (Ellen) Gaskins of Locust, N.C.; George “G.M.” Gaskins; and Denny R. (Lorrie) Gaskins of Chesterfield, three daughters, Faye G. Chewning of Cheraw, Jenny G. (Kevin) Hilderbrand of Bennettsville, and Sheila G. Shaw and Barry Sims of Cheraw, 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Joe Ford Sr.

Joe Neil Ford Sr., 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. An entombment will follow in the Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, with full military honors.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Ford was born July 3, 1935, in Charlotte, N.C., a son of the late Joe Nick and Mable Freeman Ford. He was a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School and attended Chesterfield-Marlboro TEC. Ford was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy with 21 years of service, and served during the Vietnam War. He was also was the former owner and operator of Joe and Dee Nashville South. In addition to his parents, Joe was also preceded in death by his wife Delores “Dee” Holtzclaw Ford, a son, Robbie Bruce Ford, a brother, Carl Pete (Edna) Ford and by a sister, Margaret (Jay) Redder.

Ford is survived by his son, Joe Neil (Shelly) Ford Jr. of Lancaster, a daughter, Lisa Ford Jolly of Jefferson, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and a sister, Colleen Morrison of Powder Springs, Ga.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Aliscia Thomas

Aliscia Denae Thomas, 16, died on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Central High School Gymnasium in Pageland. She was buried at Oro United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pageland.

Thomas was born on March 24, 1996, to parents, Minister Michael Thomas (Melissa) and Shekita Covington (Dewayne). She grew up in the Pageland community. She regularly attended Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Croghan. Later, she joined Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, Pageland, and was an active member. Thomas was a junior at Central High School. She was employed at Bojangles in Pageland.

Thomas is survived by her father, named above; two sisters, Aniya Covington, Pageland, and Keona Lotharp, Jefferson; five brothers, Jaden Covington, Jashir Covington and Daquarius Sowell, all of Pageland, Ja’tee Moses, Quentin Smith both of Jefferson; grandparents, Beulah Sinclair, Pageland, Geraldine Thomas, Mt. Croghan. Billy Frank Sinclair, Marshville, N.C., Geneva Joines, Chesterfield, and Lessie Smith, Chesterfield; five aunts, an uncle, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Dora Wilkes

Dora McFarlan Wilkes, 83, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, at Mt. Mary Baptist Church in Patrick. Services of committal, interment and benediction took place at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Wilkes was a daughter of the late Thomas and Polly McFarlan. She was born on May 18, 1929, in Chesterfield County. Wilkes was converted at an early age and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Patrick. She was educated in Chesterfield County public schools. She was a devoted housewife, church secretary, member of the Missionary Board and member of the Truelight Gospel Singers, she was also the District Mother of Churches United Association, the Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Patrick Quilting Club. She was united in Holy matrimony to the late Frank Wilkes and to this union, eight children were born. She was preceded in death by both parents, one sister, three brothers, her husband and two sons.

Mrs. Wilkes is survived by three sons, James (Marie) Wilkes, Herbert (Joeann) Wilkes, both of Florence, and Leopold (Bonnie) Wilkes of Patrick; three daughters, Elder Mary, Willie Mae and Barbara Wilkes all of Patrick; twelve grandchildren, nineteen greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Daisy Larry and Betty Jackson, on sister-in-law, Floretha McFarlan, one brother, Earnest McFarlan, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Reid’s Funeral Home in Cheraw served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Robert Golden

Robert Lee Golden, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Interment will follow in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Golden was born Aug. 19, 1940, in Sylvia, N.C., a son of the late John Reelis and Cannie Owen Golden. He was owner and operator of Goldens Electric Co. and was a member of the Cheraw Family Worship Center. Golden was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Ray, Ernest, and John Golden and by two sisters, Laura Vernon and Annie Morris.

Golden is survived by his wife, Marietta Steen Golden of the home, a son, Robert L. ”Robbie” Golden Jr. of Cheraw, two grandchildren, three sisters, Betty G. Upchurch and Lucy G. Atkins of Cameron, N.C., and Gertrude G. Sheppard of Lillington, N.C., as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5A, Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Onie Jenkins

Onie Mae Jordan Jenkins, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 13, at First Freewill Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home.

Jenkins was born April 7, 1937, in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mamie Jordan Jordan. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Yarn Mill. Jenkins was a member of Providence Baptist Church and attended Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lucas Jenkins; three brothers, Burtis, Perry, and Beecher Jordan; and one sister, Gertrude Plyler.

Jenkins was survived by one daughter, Amy (Jorge) Ramos of Monroe, N.C.; one grandson; three sisters, Katie Atkinson of Rockingham, N.C., Bonnie (Johnny) Lindsey of Mt. Croghan, and Jean (Charles) Melton of Pageland; one brother, Gurney (Betty) Jordan of Wallace.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Inc. of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Icha Merriman Sr.

Icha Bud “I. B.” Merriman Sr., 86, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012.

A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation was Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Merriman was born June 28, 1926, in Chesterfield, a son of the late John William and Marie Elizabeth Middleton Merriman. He was a former building contractor and was owner and operator of Merriman’s Concrete Co.

Merriman was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his two brothers, J. W. Merriman and Perry Allen Merriman and by his four sisters, Gladys M. Johnston, Dethane M. Garbleman, Lattie Rhodes Merriman, and Geraldine M. Watson.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jo Tindall Merriman of the home; son, I. B. “Icky” (Joyce) Merriman Jr. of Chesterfield; daughter, Joann Merriman (Dr. Thomas) Wieters of Charleston; three grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Betty Perdue

Betty Deese Perdue, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services were 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Palmetto Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Perdue was born Nov. 3, 1935, in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late Maxie and Iris James Deese. She was a former supervisor with Chesterfield Manufacturing and a member of Palmetto Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Perdue was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include a husband, Carroll E. Perdue of the home, son, Wayne (Becky) Perdue of Patrick, daughter, Sherry (Ed) Phillips of Cheraw, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, two sisters, Sybil Winstead of Chesterfield, and Dot (Tommy) Jordan of Cheraw.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Charlie Parker

Charlie Wesley Parker, 92, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.

A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 17, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Wallace. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Parker was born Aug. 8, 1920, in Bennettsville, a son of the late Hutson and Farebee Scott Parker.

He was a retired employee of J.P. Stevens with 42 years of service. Parker was a faithful member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife, Eunice Purvis Driggers Parker, and second wife, Novella English Driggers; one daughter, Rhonda Parker Shaw; three brothers, Henry, Fred, and John Parker; and by one sister, Elizabeth Grant.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Johnson of Chesterfield, one son, Rev. Curtis C. (Susie) Parker of Kannapolis, N.C., one daughter, Sarah P. (Jimmy) Dotson of Cheraw; six grandchildren, six step grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Mildred Hammond

Mildred Bacot Hammond, 82, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Chesterfield Cemetery. Visitation was prior to the service Monday, at the funeral home.

Hammond was born Sept. 19, 1930, in Dillon, a daughter of the late Eugene Greyard Bacot and Lina Margaret Quick Bacot. She was a graduate of Cheraw High School, and worked for Chesterfield County Department of Social Services for many years, retiring as a supervisor in 1994. Hammond was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William J. “Jack” Hammond Sr., a sister, Anne Bacot, and by four brothers, Bernard, Eugene, Harold, and Danny Bacot.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Hammond of Chesterfield; two sons, Jackie (Luann) Hammond of Chesterfield, and Rick (Lobie) Hammond of Cheraw; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren, a sister, Peggy (Joe) Calcutt of Florence; two brothers, Bobby (Barbara) Bacot of Laurinburg, N.C., and Laverne Bacot of Aiken.

Memorials may be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield, SC 29709, Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 East Main St. Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Inc. of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Lillie Miller

Lillie Brown Miller, 74, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 16, at MountElon United Methodist Church located in Jefferson. The interment followed in the the church cemetery. Miller, the daughter of the late Ike and Cassie Mae Gaskins McCaskill and Walt Brown was born May 3, 1938, in Angelus. She became a member of Mount Elon United Methodist Church at an early age.

Miller was employed by Central Soya of Monroe, N.C., until she retired. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Chester Miller; a son, Dennis Gaskins; two brothers, Roscoe McCaskill and Javance Jowers; a sister, Alma Mae Hough.

Miller is survived by her five sons, Tommy Edward Gaskins, High Point, N.C., Bobby Charles Miller, Scottie Bernard Miller (Charlene), both of Pageland, Kevin Michael Miller of Jefferson, and Derrick Miller, Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Aleen Smith (James) of Kershaw, Marilyn Jill Miller (Willie) and Karen Machell McMillan (Danny), both of Pageland; a sister, Betty Ann McCaskill of Jefferson; twenty-seven grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home was in charge. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson, 82, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Brookdale Hospital.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Gum Spring Baptist Church in Pageland. The service of committal and internment took place in the church cemetery.

Jackson was born June 11, 1930, in Mt. Croghan. He was the third child born to the late Charlie Edward and Lillie Mae Bennett Jackson. Jackson received his formal education in the public schools of Chesterfield County and graduated from Petersburg High School in Pageland. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, receiving a Korean service metal with a bronze service star, a good conduct metal, a United States National and National defense metal. In addition to his parents, Jackson was preceded in death by one sister, Lena; four brothers, Lester, Sylvester, Matthew and Edward.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Jackson; two brothers, Samuel Leonard (Naomi) Jackson of Pageland, Leroy (Minerva) Jackson of Charlotte, N.C., and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Flemming Funeral Home of Cheraw, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Rebecca McDonald

Rebecca “Becky” Mae McDonald, 59, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012.

The family received friends Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the funeral home chapel following the visitation.

Born in Springfield, Md., she was a daughter of the late Walter David and Alice Marie Jenkins McGraw. McDonald was preceded in death by her parents listed above and a son, Christopher Eugene McDonald.

Surviving are her husband, Clarence Eugene “Gene” McDonald of Wallace, daughters, Jamie Michelle Gray of Bennettsville, Laura Christina Hatchell of Darlington, a brother, Larry David McGraw of Wallace, and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5, Thursday, December 20, 2012.

Virginia Moore

Virginia Carolyn Ballard Moore, 87, died Nov. 23, 2012.

The family received friends Sunday, Nov. 25, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. A funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 26, at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Burial was in Old St. David’s Episcopal Church Cemetery.

Born in Athens, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Jay and Ethel Susan Chandler Ballard and the widow of William “Bill” Crawford Moore Sr.

Moore was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church. She was a past Regent and member of Old Cheraws Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Moore was a graduate of Shorter College and the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Drama.

Surviving are her son, William Crawford Moore Jr. of Cheraw, two daughters, Nancy Moore Sowell of Myrtle Beach, Carolyn Moore Atkinson of Hartsville, and five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church, Organ Fund, PO Box 926, Cheraw, SC or Tamassee D.A.R. School, PO Box 8, Tamassee.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-B, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Dr. Harvey Burnette Jr.

Dr. Harvey L. Burnette Jr., 92, died Dec. 19, 2012, after a brief illness.

Dr. Burnette will be cremated according to his directions.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date.

Born June 4, 1920, in Cheraw, he was the son of the late Harvey L. and Margaret Burk Burnette. He graduated from Cheraw High School in 1938 where he was the Senior Class President. He attended the University of South Carolina, earning the Thornwell Award in Physics, and graduated in 1942 with a B.S. Degree. He completed his education at the Medical University of South Carolina, graduating in 1945. Dr. Burnette served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force Medical Department from 1946-1948.

He was predeceased by a sister, Thayer B. Sweet and a daughter, Mary Marsha Burnette.

Dr. Burnette is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ratliff Burnette; four daughters, M. Malissa Burnette and her husband Michael G. LeFever of Columbia, Mary Margaret Burnette of Pinehurst, N.C., M. Melanie Burnette LeFevre of Lancaster, Penn., and M. Michele Burnette of Columbia. He also is survived by eight grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank at 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-B, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Frances Wilson-Patrick

Frances C. Wilson-Patrick, 71, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Nov. 25, at Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment was held at Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Wilson-Patrick was born on March 27, 1941, in Chesterfield County, to the late Ida Wilson and Walter Wilson. Wilson-Patrick received her formal education in Chesterfield County schools. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband Johnnie Patrick, three daughters; Pearl (Lender) Patrick-Jackson of Cheraw, Prophetess Wanda (Timothy) Gibson of Cheraw, and Cynthia (Larry) Palmer of Georgia; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters, Eldress Doreatha Walker of New York, and Rulth (Melton) Gainey of Cheraw; three brothers, Walter (Julia) Wilson and George Sellers, both of Cheraw, and Luther Sellers of Dovesville. Wilson-Patrick also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Services were entrusted to Grooms Funeral Home & Memorial Chapel of Cheraw. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Benjamin Blackmon

Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Blackmon, 78, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec. 23, at Grace Baptist Church in Pageland.

Visitation immediately followed the service at the church.

Blackmon was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Clover, a son of the late Roy Franklin and Reba Mae Turner,Blackmon. He was a former employee of Williamette Industries and a former Sergeant with Pageland Police Department. Blackmon was an U.S. Army Veteran and attended Grace Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Blackmon was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bob and Ralph Blackmon.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years; Myrtle Edwards Blackmon of the home, two sons: David F. Blackmon and Mark C. Blackmon both of Pageland, one daugther: Sherry (Ricky) Hancock of Mt. Croghan, two brothers: Henry (Faye) Blackmon of Pageland, and Walt (Martha) Blackmon of Georgia, two sisters: Barbara (Mikey) Barrett of Jefferson, and Brenda (Joe) Hubalek of Texas, five grandchildren, and a great grandson.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3223 Sunset Blvd. Ste. 100, West Columbia, SC 29161

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, is served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Leila Oliver

Leila Mae Wilkerson Oliver, 86, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 24, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 24, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Oliver was born July 28, 1926, in Ruby, a daughter of the late William Little and Irene Hancock Oliver. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Oliver was also preceded in death by husbands, James Thornel Wilkerson and Leroy “Bud” Oliver; and by four sisters and seven brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Debbie) Wilkerson and Ronnie (Nell) Wilkerson both of Ruby, four daughters, Bonnie (Jimmy) McCormick of Lilesville, N.C., Cathy (Bucky) Parker and Deborah Smith both of Cheraw, and Sherry W. Bruner of Chesterfield, one sister, Lucille Wilkerson of Rock Hill, as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Eddie Hammonds

Eddie Arnold Hammonds, 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

The family received friends Friday, Dec. 21, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

A funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home, following the visitation. Burial was in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Bennettsville, he was the son of the late George Allen and Annie Mae Chavis Hammonds. Hammonds was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a daughter, Frances Hammonds.

Surviving are his sons, Arnold Hammonds of Fort Mill, Eddie Allen of Bennettsville, Eddie Lee Hammonds of Whiteville, N.C., Raymond Lee Hammonds of McColl, daughters, Tammy Hammonds of Fort Mill, Michelle Wright of Patrick, Molly Ann Hammonds of Alabama, a sister, Nancy Mace of Bennettsville, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Kiser Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Mabel Rivers

Mabel Owens Rivers, 85, died Dec. 17, 2012.

The family received friends Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 20, in the chapel at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. Burial was in Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield.

Born in Marlboro County she was a daughter of the late Ebbie and Elizabeth Beverly Owens. Rivers was the widow of Lowell Silas Rivers. She was a member of David Grove Baptist Church serving in several leadership positions. Rivers was the owner of Rivers Florist and Gifts for over 25 years. She was a graduate of Fletcher Memorial High School. Rivers is survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

Memorials to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Kiser Funeral Home is serving the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Michael Hair

Michael Dwayne Hair, infant child, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. The family will hold a private memorial service.

He was the son of Bryce Kaitlynn Hair.

Memorials may be made to March of Dimes, Pee Dee Division, 608, 16th Avenue North, Suite F, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Otis Leviner

Otis “David” Leviner, 62, died Saturday, Nov. 24,2012.

The family received friends Monday, Nov. 26, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Burial with Military Honors was in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was the son of Kathleen Driggers Leviner of Wallace, and the late James Leviner. Leviner was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a race car owner and enthusiast.

Surviving are his son, Andy Leviner of Wallace, his mother listed above, brothers, Bo Leviner of Cheraw, Jerry Leviner, Ronnie Leviner and Jim Leviner, all of Wallace,and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Wallace, SC 29596.

Kiser Funeral Home served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Rebecca McDonald

Rebecca “Becky” Mae McDonald, 59, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012.

The family received friends Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the funeral home chapel following the visitation.

Born in Springfield, Md., she was a daughter of the late Walter David and Alice Marie Jenkins McGraw. McDonald was preceded in death by her parents listed above and a son, Christopher Eugene McDonald.

Surviving are her husband, Clarence Eugene “Gene” McDonald of Wallace, daughters, Jamie Michelle Gray of Bennettsville, Laura Christina Hatchell of Darlington, a brother, Larry David McGraw of Wallace, and two grandchildren.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Mildred Bryant

Mildred Bryant, 76, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.

A Rosary was held on Friday, Nov. 23, at Kiser Funeral Home.

The family received friends after the Rosary at the funeral home. A funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Cheraw. Burial followed the service at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Clinton, N.C., she was a daughter of thelate Harvey and Mary Gilbert Weeks and the widow of James Thomas “Jimmy” Bryant. Bryant was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Cheraw. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above, also, four brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are her son, James Gregory (Marietta) Bryant of Cheraw, two granddaughters, and two great grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Rhonda Moore

Rhonda Jeanine Moore, 52, died, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at the Thad E. Saleeby Center.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruby.

Moore was born July 7, 1960, in Chesterfield, the daughter of the late Betty Hancock Gaddy. Moore is survived by two brothers: Jerry D. Moore of Hartsville, and Jeffrey (Pam) Gaddy of Pawleys Island, and a host of relatives friends.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Agnes Davis

Agnes Lavonne Davis, 65, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bennettsville. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Born in Bennettsville, she was a daughter of the late Ester Ollie Chavis and Walter Corbett Driggers. Davis was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was owner and operator of L&W Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, brothers, “Brother” Driggers, Buddy Driggers, a sister, Nadine Smith, mother-in-law, Mildred Ruth Davis and father-in-law, Cole Davis.

Surviving are her husband, Walter Davis of Bennettsville, brothers, Johnny (Shirley) Odom of Gibson, N.C., Larry (Virginia) Driggers of Bennettsville, sisters, Anne Oliver of Desert City, Calif., Dorothy Walters of Anchorage, Alaska, special nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Send memorials to: Ebenezer United Methodist Church or Hospice of Chesterfield County.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Lucille Komorowski

Lucille M. Komorowski, 92, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012.

The family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the chapel of Kiser Funeral Home. Burial was in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Mt. Croghan she was a daughter of the late Edwin W. and Pauline Rushing Marze. Komorowski was a retired Civil Servant and had worked in the Pentagon. She was formally retired in Homestead, FL.

Komorowski is survived by her two sisters, Anna Belle Marze Rainwater and Faye (Marion) Marze Huggins both of Cheraw, many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Cheraw Family Worship Center, Food Pantry, 3050 Hwy. 9, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Horace Cheves

Horace B. Cheves, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his home. Funeral service was Sunday, Dec. 23, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Wallace. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 22, at Miller-Rivers- Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield.

Cheves was born June 15, 1921, in Wallace, a son of the late Nelson and Bertis Steen Cheves. He was a retired farmer and cotton gin operator. Cheves was a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, Cheves was also preceded in death by his son, Wade Langdon Cheves; two granddaughters, Lori Annette Bennett and Tonya Denise Brock; and by his brother, Kermit Cheves.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marcella Griggs Cheves of the home, two daughters; Lois Cheves Bennett of Cheraw, and Evelyn Cheves Brock of Chesterfield, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a sister, Germaine C. Harwood, Burlington, N.C.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield served the family. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Page: 5-A, Thursday, December 27, 2012.