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Judy Gaddy Rayfield.
Funeral
services will be at
The
family greeted friends Dec. 29 at
Judy
was born
She
had a great love for gardening and music. She enjoyed playing the piano and
served several churches in
She
will be remembered as fantastic mother and grandmother.
She
was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Ervin Carpenter, and by a
granddaughter, Abigail Carpenter.
Surviving
are her daughters, Tina Michelle (Jon Meachum) Rayfield and Tammy (Stacy)
Carpenter, both of Wadesboro, N.C.; her grandson, Ethan Lucas Carpenter of
Wadesboro, N.C.; and her brothers and sisters, Jimmy Lee Gaddy of Chesterfield,
Richard Alan Gaddy of Cheraw, Patricia Diggs of Morven, N.C. and Norma Gary
Adams of Mt. Croghan.
Leavitt
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nancy Lee Washington Dolo
Funeral
services were Dec. 23 at Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.
Surviving
is her husband of 30 years, J.S. Kemi Dolo; children, Alison D. (Alton)
Gilstrap, Anthony K. Kolo and Alvin K. Kolo; grandchildren, Anayla K. Dolo and
Kamina L. Gilstrap; father, Hampton (Bernice) Roberts, Sr.; sib-lings, Matthew
(Willie) Roberts, Max-well (Thess) Roberts, Geneva (Michael) Stubbs, Jeaneatte
(Johnnie) Steagall and Danny Roberts; aunt, Rosa Lee Champion and Mary Belton;
cousins, Lee Roberts and Patricia Ford; and other relatives in friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Daymeon Germaine Horton
CHERAW
– Daymeon Germaine Hor-ton, 33, died
Funeral
services were at
Daymeon
received his education at
His
father, Jerry Gary; brother, Jerome Reeves; sister Pam Gray; aunt, Sarah Evans
and maternal grandparents pre-ceded him in death.
Surviving
is his mother, Jane Horton Little of the home; a son, Davone’ Bowman of Cheraw;
a daughter, Dai’Nazia Horton of Bennettsville; four sisters, Demetria (Chris)
Melton of Cheraw, Marsha Howard and Beverly Gray of
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Barbara Catherine Callahan
Funeral
services were at
Barbara
was born
After
graduation from high school she moved to
She
met Joseph Callahan while in
Joe
and Barbara moved to North
She
was preceded in death by her bro-thers, Maxie Leak and Lester Leak; and
sisters, Johnnie Mae Lomas, Julia Brown, Mabel Davis, and Hattie Leak.
Surviving
is her devoted husband, Joseph Callahan; son, Jason Callahan; sisters, Addie
Fuller of Mastic, N.Y., Lillie Drake of Manhattan, N.Y.; bro-ther, Levi Leak of
Sanford, N.C.; God-daughter, Brianna Gibbs and other relatives and friends.
Mangano Funeral Home of Deer Park,
N.Y. was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Chloe Sage Harrington
CHERAW
– Miss Chloe Sage Harrington, infant, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008.
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
followed the burial service at the
Chloe
was born Dec. 22 the daughter of Ronald Thomas and Melinda Lea Evans
Harrington.
She
was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Earl Harrington, Sr., Eldon
Moore, Edward and Azilee Terry, and by an aunt, Doris Terry Price.
Surviving
are her parents, Ronald and Mendy Evans Harrington of the home; grandparents,
Mary Ellen and Butch Moore and Kenneth Evans all of Lan-caster; grandparents,
Ramona and Robbie Vance of Columbia and Ronnie and Sherry Harrington of Cheraw;
great-grandparents, Ella Moore of Bennettsville and Betty Evans of Lancaster;
Frances Harrington of Cheraw, Shelby Pierce, and Oscar and Betty Rutledge all
of Heath Springs; great-great-grandmother, Creola Taylor of Marshville, N.C.
and other relatives and friends.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Alan Watson
Graveside
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Watson was born
Surviving
is his former wife, Deborah Harvey Watson of Bennettsville; two aunts, Eloise
W. Brock of Cheraw and Elsie W. Weaver of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jack Barry Teal
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Teal was born
He
was preceded in death by a sister, Linda T. Dixon.
Surviving
is his wife, Nancy Moss Teal of the home; three sons, Jack Barry Teal, Jr. and
Kenneth Barry Taylor of Chesterfield and Tyler Edward Teal of Charleston; a
daughter, Jacqueline Teal (Harry) Childs of Chesterfield; four grandchildren,
Jack Barry Teal III,
Harry, Wiley, and Aleene Childs; two sisters, Barbara Teal and
Carolyn (Nicky) Cohen of Chesterfield and other relatives and friends.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Benny Ray Boone
BENNETTSVILLE
– Mr. Benny Ray Boone, 62, died
Funeral
services were at
Burial
followed at Faith Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation 1-2 p.m. Dec. 22 prior to the service at
the funeral home.
Mr.
Boone war born
Surviving
is a son, Richard Wayne Boone of Cheraw; a daughter, Cindy B. Mathis of Cheraw;
two grandchildren; Cody Lee Mathis and Chloe Marie Terraglia.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Walter R. Burr, Jr.
Funeral
services were at
Burial
followed in the
Mr.
Burr was born
Surviving
is his wife of 61 years, Betty Gulledge Burr of the home, two sons, Keith
(Marilyn) Burr and Kurt Burr of
Sheeler
and Roddy Clark of
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Duncan McGregor Huntley, Jr.
RUBY
– Mr. Duncan McGregoro “Greg” Huntley, Jr., 55, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was from
Mr
Huntley was born
Surviving
is his wife, Ann Ketchen Huntley of Ruby; a son, Duncan McGregor “Mac”
(Tabitha) Huntley, III of Ruby; a daughter Cynthia Huntley Joplin of Ruby; mother,
Margaret Atkinson Huntley of Ruby; a sister, Mary Margaret (Sam) Smith of Ruby;
and other relatives and friends.
Memorials
may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sara Gulledge White
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was from
Mrs.
White was born
Surviving
are three daughters, Genelle Cole of Cheraw, Carolyn White and Fian’e, Charles
King of Chesterfield, and Sandy Garris and husband Todd of Wallace; six
grandchildren, Billy Campbell of Colorado, Angie (Danial) Smothers of
Hartsville Michele (Jamie) Wood of Cheraw, Barton Cole of Con-way, Katlyn
Garris of Clemson, and Bennett Cole of Cheraw; three great-grandchildren, D. J.
Smothers of Hartsville, and Kaylee and Cmeron Wood of Cheraw; a brother, Robert
“Jeek” (Miriam) Gulledge of Chester-field.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robert Lee Davis
Funeral
services were held
The
family greeted friends Sundy,
Robert
Lee was born in
A
devoted member of
A
master carpenter, he was also an outdoorsman and avid hunter and fisherman. He
was a great role model and good example for his fellow man and many lives were
touched by his kindness and generosity.
He
was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Griggs Davis and by his brothers and
sister, Ward and Junious Davis and Eloise Stancil.
Surviving
are his children, Karen Davis Brantley, Robert W. “Bobby” Davis and his wife,
Dora, and H. Kevin Davis and wife, Heidi all of Chesterfield and Pam-ela J. Davis
of Cheraw; his grand-children, Matthew Brantley, Eric Dona-hue and wife,
Sherri, Taylor Davis and Kathryn Davis all of Chesterfield and Robert “Robby”
Norton of Cheraw.
Also
surviving are his brother and sisters-in-law, J.B. Davis and wife Betty Jo of
Kershaw, Betty Davis and Eunice Davis both of
Memorials
may be made to
Leavitt
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Delores Blakeney Baker
PAGELAND
— Ms. Delores Blakeney Baker, 66, died
Funeral
services were Dec. 27 at
She
was the daughter of Mavis Blakeney and the late Hazel Blakeney born on
Baker
joined
She
retired from Tyco located in
She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Nicole Baker; two brothers,
Ellerson Blakeney and Raymond Blakeney; a sister, Willie Mae Threatt; and a
great grand-daughter.
Surviving
are two sons, Timothy (Diane) Baker, Monroe, N.C. and Charles (Sharon) Baker,
Pageland; three daughters, Ernestine (Donnie) Rivers, Pageland, Sylvia (Donald)
Curbeam, Lancaster, and Candace (Willie) Eddie, Pageland; four brothers, James
W. (Pearlie) Blakeney, Randolph (Hollis) Blakeney, Lannie Blakeney all of
Lancaster, and George (Barbara) Blakeney, Pageland; three sisters, Dallas
McCain, Nettie Threatt, Maggie (Gene) Funderburk all of Pageland; 19
grandchildren; eight great-grand-children; Beverly Blake-ney; a godson, Jeremy
Threatt, Pageland; an aunt, Mary Edgeworth, Pageland; and other relatives and
friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Inez Baker Grant
PAGELAND
— Mrs. Inez Baker Grant, 78, died
Funeral
services were Dec. 28 at
Burial
was held in the church cemetery.
Inez
Baker Grant, daughter of the late Hayne and Marcella Baker, born
Inez
attended
Inez
later relocated to Pageland, where she attended
Surviving
are three grandchildren, Tony Baker, Jr. (Cindy), Pamela Baker-O’Rear and Donna
Baker-Ratchford (Santario); four great grandchildren, Tony Baker, III,
La’Naeschia O’Rear, Lavoirzea O’Rear and Zahmeen Ratch-ford, all of Charlotte,
N.C.; two sisters, Wilhmenia Blackwell (Charles) and Brenda McCaskill (Lee Roy)
both of Pageland; two brothers, Santee Baker (Mary), Charlotte, N.C. and James
Baker, Pageland; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Virginia Diane Gray
WALLACE
– Virginia Diane Gray, 50, died Dec. 22, 2008.
Visitation
was
She
was the daughter of the late James Robert and Martha McColl Gray. She was an
employee of Hardees in Cheraw.
Surviving
is her son, Robbie Deal of
Norton
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Loretta Huigen
O’BRIEN,
Fla. — Loretta Huigen 70 of O'Brien Rd. Lucasville, died Saturday, January 3,
2009 in SOMC Hospice Care Center in Portsmouth.
She
was born
Survivors
include one daughter; Nichole Johnson and one son; Buddy Russell, sister; Disy Johnson
of Piketon.
She
was a member of The Mission Church of Piketon.
Funeral
services were held at
The
Cox Funeral Home in Beaver is in charge of funeral arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Sara Allen Archer Parker
and
worked in
Sara
was an avid reader, played bridge, enjoyed a good puzzle and loved flowers. She
was known for her beautiful flower gardens and her passion for the outdoors.
Sara
died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family at the age of 84. She is
survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Alden Butcher; her
grand-daughter Sarah Archer Biddle and fiancé Justin Portaz; son-in-law Martin
Wincek of Kennesaw, Ga.; grandson Joey Wincek and fiancé Lori Mabry; her sister
Joyce Shirley of Gilbert; and niece and husband Trish and Tom Fine and great
niece, Libby Fine; niece and husband Marie and Allen Griffin; and nephew and
wife Michael and Andrea Shirley. Step-grandchildren are Bethany Butcher and
Julia Butcher Utsumi and husband Shinsei Utsumi; great grandson Shin Nicholas
Utsumi. Sara was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy and Lindsey Allen; her
husband Robert.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Carrie Campbell Haigler
Funeral
services were at 11 a.m. Dec. 31, at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel officiated
by Rev. Bobby Seagroves, Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial :Park. The family will receive friends
She
was born
and
the late Sarah Frances Purvis Lang. She was also preceded in death by her first
husband, William L. (Pete) Camp-bell in 1956 and her second husband, J.D.
Haigler Jr. in 2008. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kenward Perry
Campbell, two sisters, Ida Alford and Ruth Jordan and a brother, Robert Buck
Lang.
She
had formerly worked at Parker’s Sundries, Landis in earlier years. She was a
member of
She
is survived by two sons, John R. Campbell of Kannapolis and William (Buz)
Campbell of N. Myrtle Beach; three daughters, Katie Evans of Salis-bury, Faye
Smith of Concord, N.C., and Alda Lois Munford of Wilmington, four stepchildren,
Jerry Haigler of Kan-napolis, N.C., Brinda Hinson of New Bern, N.C., Tim
Haigler of Kannapolis, N.C., and Judy Faggart of Kannapolis, N.C.; three
brothers, William Jackson Lang of Chesterfield, Ed Graham Lang of Chesterfield,
John Lang of Thomas-ville, N.C.; a sister, Lela Boan of Thom-asville, N.C.; 15
grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren and many great-grand-children and several
great-great-grand-children.
Memorials
may be made to:
James
Alan Watson
Graveside
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Watson was born
Surviving
is his former wife, Deborah Harvey Watson of Bennettsville; two aunts, Eloise
W. Brock of Cheraw and Elsie W. Weaver of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Kim Adams Pearce
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Pearce was born
Surviving
is her husband, Danny Gene Pearce of the home; two sons, Darryl Watson of
Dallas, N.C. and Daniel Gene (Beth) :Pearce of Chesterfield, six grandchildren,
David Teague of Pageland, Trenton and Dalton Watson of Dallas, N.C., Kimberlyn
Pearce, and Morgan and Macy Roscoe all of Ches-terfield, a brother, Mark W.
(Lisa) Adams of Spartanburg; gtwo sisters, Mary Elizabeth (Jerry) Smith of Ruby
and Eunice Howard of Jacksonville, Fla.; an aunt, Frances Jordan of Cheraw, and
other relatives and friends.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
M. L. Koontz
CHERAW
– M. L. Koontz, 82, died.
The
family received friends
M.L.
Koontz, son of Mr. Mrs. H. L. Koontz, was born
Mr.
Koontz was an active member of the community through his involve-ment in
politics and many civic organizations. He served on the Cheraw Town Council for
13 years and the Chesterfield County School Board for 6 years. He also served
as a Commissioner of Electors for
Mr.
Koontz gave his time as a member of several Boards of Trustees. He was a former
Trustee of the Bethea Baptist Home and the Garden City Chapel. Mr. Koontz
served as a former board member for several banks, including South Carolina
National Bank, Wachovia Bank and Peoples Federal Bank. Mr. Koontz served as a
member of the Board of Trustees of McLeod Regional Medical Center in
Surviving
is his beloved wife of 49 years, Frances Grace Flowers Koontz; son, Andy Koontz
and his wife Tracy; daughter Grayson Watson and her husband, Jerry; and five
grand-children, Bryan Crawford, Jr., Mary Milan Crawford, Sara Frances Koontz,
and Andrew Koontz, Jr., all of Cheraw. He is also survived by his sister, Mel
Abel of
Memorials
may be made to the McLeod Foundation,
Randall Edward Lovelace
WALLACE
– Randall Edward Lovelace, 71, died Dec. 31, 2008.
Funeral
services were at
The
family received friends 5-7 Jan. 2 at Kiser Funeral Home.
He
was a son of the later David and Doretha Pickeral Lovelace. He was a member of
Surviving
are his wife of 31 years, Darlene Hatcher Lovelace of Wallace; a son, Randall
(Christy) Lovelace, II of Cheraw; daughters, Pan Bohannon of Surfside Beach,
Angie (Calvin) Golden of Surfside Beach, Donna (Tony) Har-rilson Conway; a
brother, David Love-lace of Gretna, Va.; a sister, Alice Brumfield, Altivista,
Va.; grand-children, Jon, D.J., Adam, Kate, Amber, Brooklyn, Randall III; and
other rel-atives and friends.
Memorials
to; Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, 700 W. Blvd., Chesterfield,
S.C. 29709 or The charity of your choice.
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John Thomas “Sam” Chapman
CHERAW
– John Thomas “Sam” Chapman, 77, died Dec. 27, 2008.
Funeral
services were Dec. 29,
He
was the son of the late John Clifton and RubyAmerson Chapman. He was a former
employee of J. P. Stevens serving as Lab Supervisor for many years, was later
employed at Crown Cork and Seal and retired from Carolina Canners.
Mr.
Chapman was a member of
He
was predeceased by his parents and one sister, Patty Driggers.
Surviving
is his wife, Katie Mears Chapman of the home; two sons, John Ervin Chapman and
his fiancée, Debra of Ashewood, and Thomas Allen Chap-man and his wife, Dawn of
Cheraw; daughter, Kathy G. Hancock and her husband, Erne of Cheraw; brother,
Howard Clifton Chapman and his wife, Kaye of Cheraw; three sisters, Jean
Caulder, Janie Marie Caulder and her husband, Tharen, and Amy Ellen Driggers
and her husband, Sonny, all of Cheraw; two grandchildren, Eleni Allyn Chapman
and Sullivan Luke Chapman.
Memorials
may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Betty Johnson McGregor
RUBY
– Mrs. Betty Johnson McGregor, 75, died
Memorial
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
McGregor was born
Surviving
is her husband of 55 years, Frank C. McGregor of the home; five daughters,
Angelia McGregor Lown and her husband Douglas Lown of New-berry, Caroline
McGregor Macaulay and her husband, Dr. Hugh Macauley of Conifer, CO; Deb
McGregor of Rich-mond, Va., Fran McGregor and Beth McGregor both of Charleston;
nine grandchildren, Heather (A.J.) Geffert of Charleston, Kelly Lown of
Wilming-ton, N.C.; Hugh (Kim) Macauley of Westminster, SC; Dendy Macauly of New
York, NY; Roderick and Lindsay Macauley of Conifer, CO; Anikia (DeJour) Smith
of Aurora, CO; Mekia Headen and Lashonda McGregor both Clinton; a
great-grandchild, Winter McGregor Smith; a brother Nathan (Amanda) Johnson of
Chesterfield; a sister, Brenda J. (Gerald) Wood of Chester-field.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield,
S.C. 29709; Ruby Pres-byterian Church, P.O. Box 35, Ruby, SC 29741; or to the
Ruby Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 3, Ruby, SC 29741.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Virginia Diane Gray
WALLACE
– Virginia Diane Gray, 50, died Dec. 22, 2008
Visitation
was
She
was the daughter of the late James Robert and Martha McCall Gray. She was an
employee of Hardees in Cheraw.
Surviving
is her son, Robbie Deal of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Harvey R.H. Britton, Sr.
He
was born
He
was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Ellerbe.
Surviving
is his son, Harvey Britton II “Ronny” of
Harriet
CHERAW
– Harriet Watts Stewart, 88, died Jan. 6, 2009.
Funeral
services were held at
She
was a daughter of the late Roderick McIver and Mary Adger Hendrix Watts. She
was the widow of John Clarence Stewart. She was a member of First Presbyterian
Church, Cheraw, where she served in the choir, and as a pastoral assistant. She
was a made an Honorary Life Member of the Presbyterian Women. Mrs. Stewart was
a World War II US Navy Veteran and a Paid-Up-For-Life Member of the American
Legion, Five Oaks Post 23 where she was past Vice-Commander and was Legionaire
of the year 2002-2003. At the age of 80 she received a Certificate of
Appreciation from the Non Commissioned Officers Associ-ation of the
Surviving
are her son, Robert (Nikoletta) M. Stewart of Irmo; grand-children, Christine
(Andrew) S. McLeod of Cheraw, Robert M. Stewart, Jr. of Sacramento, Ca.;
great-grandchild-ren, Sallie S. McLeod, Jackson P. McLeod and M. Alice McLeod
and another sibling, Penny (Sammy) Quick of Cheraw.
Memorials
may be made to: Cheraw Rescue Squad,
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nancy Carolyn Puckett
Survivors
include her sons & daughters-in-law, Todd & Sherry Puckett of
Andy
& Angela Puckett of Longwood, Fla., and Chris Puckett of McDonough, Ga.;
daughter, Elizabeth Hendrix of Richmond, Ky; brothers & sister-in-law, Glen
C. Diggs of Spring Hill, Fla, Bruce & Margaret Diggs of Jasper, Ga. and
Larry Diggs of Montgomery, Ala.; sisters & brother-in-law, Barbara Joy
& Charles Calhoun of Dallas, Ga, Martha Burrell of Jacksonville, Fla. and
Marie McDonald of High Point, NC; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral
services will be held on
The
family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from
Clark
Funeral Home in
CHERAW
– Hampton Thomas, 78, died Dec. 30, 2008.
Funeral
services were at
Hamp
was married to Warlillian McMillian in 1950. Later in life he moved to
Hamp
was known throughout the community for his farming and fishing. He worked on various
jobs throughout his lifetime. Upon retiring he was employed with Cafritz
Company until
He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Bessie Mae Thomas; two sisters, Inez and
Alberta Thomas; three brothers, James, Clinnis and Joseph Thomas.
Surviving
are four daughters, Beatrice Thomas, Josephine T. (James) Har-rington both of
Cheraw, Gladys (Lee Curtis) Evans of Chesterfield and Bobby Jean Thomas of Las
Vegas, NV; a step daughter, Annie Sue Sellers of Cheraw; three sisters, Irene
Shannon of Cheraw, Virginia Hollis and Mary (Bill) Byrd of New York; two
brothers, Howard (Roberta) Thomas of Cash and Preston Thomas of Washington,
D.C.; 16 grand children; 32 great-grand-children and other relatives and
friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Annie Dixon Starling
Funeral
services were held at
The
family received friends Jan. 8,
She
was preceaded in death by her grandson, Benton Chase Byrd; sisters, Emma Jane
Dixon,
Surviving
are her sons, Edward (Sara) Starling, Robert (Lennie) Starling, Malcolm “Boe”
(Earnie Lee) Starling, Pete Starling all of Society Hill; daughter Joyce
(Travis) Starling Byrd of Society Hill; sister, Carrie “Shine” Dixon Brewington
of Cheraw; 12 granchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives and
friends.
Brown-Pennington-Atkins
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret Oliver White
Funeral
services were held at
She
was the daughter of the late Charles Grayland and Bessie Melton Oliver. She was
married to the late Frank Ellison White who died in 2005.
Mrs.
White was an honor graduate of
A
two-time cancer survivor, Mrs. White was actively involved in the Chesterfield
County Relay for Life where she was recognized as the county's top fundraiser.
She was a lifelong member of
She
was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Oliver Webb, of
Surviving
are two sons, Frank Ellison White, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Columbia,
Charles Michael White and his wife, Suzanne, of Chesterfield; a daughter, Susan
W. Cassidy and her husband, Billy, of Chesterfield; six grandchildren,
Elizabeth W. Bennett, Rebecca W. Prevatte, Sarah Catherine Cassidy, Molly
Elizabeth Cassidy, Frank Ellison White, III, and Barton Randall White; two
step-grandchildren, Adam and Mark Gregory; four great-grandchildren, Garrett
Michael White, Greer Elizabeth Bennett, Sophia Lachlann and Eleanor Alexia
Prevatte, and three step-great grandchildren, Jillian Elise Bennett, Ariel and
John Gregory; and a sister, Jean Oliver Wortham, of Belton,.
Memorials
may be made to the Chesterfield County Relay for Life, c/o
Kimberly
Gulledge,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Randy "Sam" Jackson
PAGELAND
– Mr. Randy "Sam" Jack-son, 49, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was held
Mr.
Jackson was born
Surviving
are five brothers, Rev. Harry (Amy) Jackson, James (Judy) Jackson, and Michael
Jackson all of Kannapolis, N.C., Harold (Peggy) Jackson of China Grove, N.C.,
and Lonnie Ray (Diane) Jackson of Mt. Croghan; two sisters, Margaret Davis of
Kannapolis, N.C. and Ellie (Daniel) Burch of Mt. Croghan; and other relatives
and friends.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Allison Vinson Gulledge
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Gulledge was born
Surviving
are his parents, Vinson and Avis Gulledge of the home; a brother, Tony Gulledge
of
Memorials
may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jeffery James Adams
WALLACE
– Jeffery James Adams, 59, died Dec. 30, 2008.
Funeral
services were held at
He
was a son of Juanita Ingram Adams of Wallace and the late James Mack Adams. He
was a U.S. Army Veteran and had served as a police officer for five years. He
attended
Surviving
is a son, Jeffery Scott Adams (Emily) of Florence; a daughter, Kristy a. Sweatt
(Bryan) of Wallace; his mother; a brother, Michael M. Adams (Jeanie) of
Clarksville, Tenn.; sisters Beverly Sims (Jessie) of Rock Hill, Brenda Lott
(Clarence) of Bamberg, Janice Hale of Parkersburg, WV; grandchildren, Dalton
and Landon Sweatt of Walace, Cameron and Kendall Adams of Florence, Caitlyn and
Logan Morris of Cheraw, former spouse and life long friend Mary C. Adams of
Wallace, also Jessica S. Griggs and Hayden J. Griggs both of Patrick and and
other relatives and friends.
He
was preceded in death by his father listed above and a brother-in-law, Don
Hale.
Memorials
may be made to: Jeffery James Adams Memorial Fund,%
Kristy A. Sweatt (Special Account), Wachovia Bank,
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robert Drake Shaw
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Shaw was born
Dale
was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Curtis Shaw; a son, Bob Shaw; two
grandchildren, Benjamin Shaw and Rebekah Crawley; two brot-hers, Wayne and Gene
Shaw: and by a sister, Betty S. Johnson.
Surviving
is a son, Kenneth (Kathy) Shaw of Chesterfield; a daughter, Alice Ann Crawley
of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren, Joseph Shaw, Marie (Danny) Davis, Thomas
Shaw, Amanda (Tom) Hashem, Matthew Crawley, Lindsey (Adam) Lewis and Michael
Crawley; four great-grand-children; a brother, Buddy Shaw of Ruby; eight
sisters, Josephine Poole, Sylvia Huggins, and Sara Sellers of Chesterfield,
Bonnie Lou Moore and Debbie Rivers of Cheraw, Bonnie Millican of Bend, TX, Annie Freeman of Pageland, and
Rachel White of Cordell, OK.
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Tera Robertson
A
memorial service will be held at
Tera
was a devoted mother of Demitric and Joe Martinez and Jasmyne Robert-son.
Surviving
is her husband, Dion Robertson; her mother, Paulette Pratt of
Teddy
Smith of Virginia, Jermaine Smith of North Carolina and De’Aron Smith of South
Carolina; and other relatives and friends.
Briscoe-Tonic
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Lubertha Corrine “Berta” Burns
CHERAW
– Lubertha Connie “Berta” Burns, 44, died Jan. 10, 2009.
Funeral
services were at
Luberta
was born
She
was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Williams; a brother, Ronald Burns and
a granddaughter, Essence Melton.
Surviving
is a son, Timothy Burns; two daughters, Aleshia Burns and Courtney Tillman;
granddaughters, Angel Melton and Princess Leak, all of Cheraw; three brothers,
Thomas (Kathy) Burns, Virgil Burns and Theodore (Mary) Burns, all of Cheraw;
three sisters, Carolyn (Robert) Harrell of Portsmouth, Va., Harriette (Woodrow)
Rorie of Cheraw and Mary Emma Suza of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a godmother, Steward
Funder-burk; also Saadia Pittman and Carrie Mae Byrd; and other relatives and
friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Richard Willie Campbell
CHERAW
– Richard Willie Campbell, 59, died Jan. 10, 2009.
Funeral
services were at
Richard
was born
Surviving
is his wife, Connie Little Campbell of Patrick; a daughter, Santanna Harley of
Cheraw; a son, Richard Campbell, Jr. of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Barbara
Little Ford of Cheraw; also Rev. General William, Patricia William, Sharon Fate
of Bishopville; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Edward Gary
CHERAW
— Funeral services were hrld for .Mr. Edward Gary, at
Mr.
Gary was the son of the late Mingo Gary and Annie McCall born
He
was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny L. Gary; a son, Michael Gary; a
sister, Annie Mae Dorsey; a daughter, Roberta Finklea; and four brothers, Mingo
Gary, Horace Garay, James Rogers and Henry Gary.
Surviving
are his children, Myra (Ervin) James of Society Hill, Gloria (Tommy) Zimmerman of
Hamlet, N.C., Steven (Belinda) Gary of Bennettsville, Julia Gary of Charlotte,
N.C., Theresa (Bobby) Shields, Wanda Johnson, Veronica Lock all of Cheraw,
Ricky (Marian) Lock and Jeffery (Janet) Lock both of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister,
Bernice Rutherford of New York City; an uncle, Herbert Shields of New Jersey;
an aunt, Marie (Charles) Williams of Walterboro; 27 grand-children; 14
great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Reid’s
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Deacon Jessie Sellers
PATRICK
– Deacon Jessie Sellers, 79, died Jan. 12, 2009.
Funeral
services were at
Deacon
Sellers was born
He
was preceded in death by a child, Ronnie Sellers and a brother, Boykin.
Surviving
is his wife of 60 years, Lucille Sellers; children, Jimmie A. (Peggie) Sellers
SMSGT (E-8_ USAF (Retired) of Sumter and Patricia (Lewis) Hudley of Patrick;
grand-children, Lt. Commander Wanda Sellers U.S. Navy of Hampton, Va., Katrina
Hudley of Cary, N.C., Derek Hudley of Cheraw, Amy Sellers of Hampton, Va.,
Demetra and Johnathan Hudley of Patrick and Jessica Sellers of Sumter; three
great-grandchildren, Johnathan, Jr., Jordyn and Xachary Hudley all of Patrick;
two aunts, Odessa Jackson of Cheraw and Queen Esther Tate of Patrick; and other
relatives and friends.
Reid’s
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
& The
Graveside
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Rivers was born
He
was also preceded in death by his sister Mary White.
Surviving
is a son, Thomas Keith (Joni) Rivers, Jr. of Ruby; his mother, Lou Ella Rivers of
Chesterfield; a brother, John S. (Barbara) Rivers, Jr. of Rock Hill; five
grandchildren, Dakota, Taylor,
Memorials
may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Dorothy Lee McLain Shaw
PATRICK
– Mrs. Dorothy Lee McLain Shaw, 80, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Shaw was born
Dorothy
Lee was married to the late Charles Leghette Shaw, and was also preceded in
death by her three brothers, Lloyd, Conrad, and Curtis McLain.
Surviving
are two sons, C. L. (Sherryl) Shaw of Cheraw and Tommy (Brenda) Shaw of Patrick;
a daughter, Shelby (Tommy) Bailey of Patrick; an adopted daughter, Vickie
(Randy) Vick of Patrick; four grandchildren, Randall (Debbie) Bailey of
Chesterfield, Panda (Huey) Wallace and Missy (Michael) Hodge of Patrick, and
Kyle (Melinda) Vick of Morven, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Gavin and
Makayla Bailey; Briana and Karlie Hodge; and Isabella Vick.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Susie K. “Toon” Vaughn
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Miss
Vaughn was born
She
was preceded in death by her three sisters, Lizzie Short, Bernice Griggs, and
Geneva Short; her three brothers, J.B. William, and Sam Vaughn.
Surviving
is Flossie Taylor Vaughn of Dunn, N.C., Griggs and J. W. (Donnie Faye) Griggs
both of Morven, N.C., Carl (Frances) Griggs of Wadesboro, N.C., Bill (Beverly)
Vaughn of Cheraw, and Tommy (Chris) Vaughn of Norwood, N.C.; Sue V. (Steve)
Barbee of Richfield, N.C., and Kay V. (Dewayne) Holmes of Dunn, N.C.; also
Louise Skipper of Chesterfield.
Memorials
may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nancy Guy Pearce
CHERAW
– Nancy Guy Pearce, 82, died Dec. 21, 2008.
A
memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Nancy Guy Pearce will be held at
Memorials
may be made to the Hospice of one’s choice.
Born
Mrs.
Pearce was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Walter Pearce, Sr. and is
survived by three sons, Frank Walter Pearce, Jr. (Lois) of Jack-sonville, Fla.,
Lloyd Keith Pearce (Marie) of Cheraw, and George Michael Pearce (Cookie) of
Cheraw; a brother, Lloyd Grady Guy of Moncks Corner; nine grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
While
rearing her family and residing in Cheraw, Mrs. Pearce was a member of the
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eva Lisenby Watts
Funeral
services were Jan 17, at
Mrs.
Eva Lisenby Watts, daughter of the late B.J. and Louise Streater Lisenby was
born
At
an early age, Eva became a member of the
Surviving
is her husband, Willie Watts, Jr.; three sons, Anthony Joines, Mon-roe, N.C.,
Ricky Joines (Lisa), Pageland and Andrew Joines (Eunice), Charlotte, N.C.; two
sisters, Josephine Ingram, Plainfield, N.J. and Geraldine Cole, Chesterfield;
two stepdaughters, Carolyn Watts, Charlotte, N.C. and Brenda Diggs,
Fayetteville, N.C.; an uncle, Jerry Bennett, Winston Salem, NC; an aunt,
Dorothy Little, Wades-boro, N.C.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
and other relatives and friends.
She
was preceded in death by a sister, Arlie Myers.
Flemming
Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Ruby
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Hopkins was born
She
was preceded in death by her husband, R. L. Hopkins.
Surviving
is a son, R. L. (Darlene) Hopkins, Jr. of Jefferson; two grand-children, Billy
(Krystal)
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James E. “Jamie” Pinkoski
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Pinkoski was a son of Jan Cohen and the late Al Pinkoski. He was a talented
chef who enjoyed working in the seafood business. Mr. Pinkoski attended
Surviving
is a daughter, Jessica (James) Leaird of Pageland; his mother, Jan Cohen of
Lady Lake, Fla.; six grandchildren, Mathew, Jacob, and Jedediah LaValley;
Emily, Crystal, and Jacquiline Leaird; a brother, Daniel Pinkoski; two sisters,
Claudia Mhekie and Alexis Pinkoski.
Memorials
may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Oscar Owens
CHERAW
– Mr. Oscar Owens, 89, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Owens was born
Surviving
are six sons, Clifton (Linda) Owens of Cheraw, Charlie Owens of Pageland, Artha
(Lucille) Owens of Ruby, Earnest Owens of Chesterfield, John (Brenda) Owens of
Kannapolis, N.C., and Ronnie J. (Jamie) Owens of Ruby; four daughters, Martha
(Paul) Brumley of Kannapolis, N.C., Patricia Owens of Ruby, Janie Jordan of
Pageland, and Carolyn (Johnny) Hamilton of Mt. Croghan; 24 grand-children, 48
great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jimmy Lee Cook
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Cook was born
Jimmy
was preceded in death by three brothers,
Surviving
is his wife, Barbara Joplin Cook of the home; four sons, Michael (Christine)
Cook, Robert R. (Meg) Mills, and Jimmy Lee Cook, Jr. all of Jefferson, and
Jamie (Mandy) Cook of Chesterfield; three Daughters; Joanee Thompson of
Lancaster, Becky (David) Rivers, and Angie (David) Terry both of Jefferson; a
brother Eddie Lewis (Mary Ann) Cook, Jr. of Kershaw; three sisters, Brenda
(Earl) Kersey, Nancy (Robert) Berry, and Margaret Boulware all of Camden; 21
grand-children and 1 great-grandchild.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Billy J. Boan
PATRICK
– Mr. Billy J. Boan, 66, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Boan was born
Surviving
is his wife, Debbie Floyd Boan of the home; two daughters: Lesa (Walter) Weber
and Teresa (Billy) Curtis both of Patrick; two stepsons, Wyley (Rebecca)
Williamson and Ernie Williamson both of Dovesville; two sisters, Louise Hiers
of Florida and Evelyn Upright of Summerton; five grandchildren; three step
grand-children; and a step great-grandchild.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Hazel Pauline Poovey Sipe
CHERAW
– Hazel Pauline Poovey Sipe, 90, died Jan. 21, 2009.
A
memorial service was held at
Born
She
was predeceased by her brothers Harold and Frederick.
Surviving
are her sons, Richard and Nan Sipe of Greensboro, N.C., and Nick and Lee Sipe
of
Memorials
may be made to: The Old St. David’s Cemetery Association,
Norton
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Irene McDonald Cook
Funeral
services were held at
She
was the daughter of the late Roosevely and Lillian Campbell McDonald and a
member of
She
was predeceased buy a daughter Carol Sue Cook.
Surviving
is her husband of 46 years Joseph W. Cook of the home; a son, Joe Cook of
Florence; three daughters, Sadie Cook of Cameron, N.C.; Angie Cook of
Chesterfield and Teresa Poston of Ruby; five sisters, Roseann McCray of
Southern Pines, N.C. ; Pauline Sweatt of Lakeview;
Kathleen Newman of Biscoe, N.C.; Linda Schwetchten of Hoffman, N.C. and Mary
Mashburn of Cameron, N.C.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
.
Norton
Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Pastor Phillip Eugene Garris
Funeral
services were at
He
was born on
Phillip
confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bowen's
Phillip
served in the United States Marine Corps for three years. He then joined the
United States Army where he served in Operation Desert Storm.
Phillip
was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Garris; two brothers, James Garris
and Leon Garris.
Surviving
is his wife, Dathne Hannah Garris; a son, Phillip Garris, Jr.; a daughter,
Asia-Symone Garris all of the home; his mother, Lossie Sellers Garris,
Wadesboro, N.C.; two brothers, Willie Garris, Sr. (Celliar) of Charlotte, N.C.
and Joseph Garris (Gwen) of St. Louis, MO; six sisters, Betty Garris and Ada
Moore (Henry, Sr.) both of Wadesboro, N.C., Mary Sturdivant (Henry) of
Charlotte, N.C., Charlotte Moore (Nate Sr.) of Clarksville, Tenn., Debra
Garris, Lilesville, N.C. and Sylvia Cassidy of Wallace; a great aunt, Frances
“Bea” Murphy; an aunt, Louise Sellers; and other relatives and friends. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
William Jordon
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Jordon was born
Surviving
are two daughters, Lynn Jordan and Judy Reichard both of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Danya Roscoe Lisenby
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Lisenby was born
Surviving
is her husband, David E. Lisenby, Jr. of the home; a daughter, Krista Leigh Roscoe
of Chesterfield; a stepson, Nathan Lisenby of Indian Trail, N.C.; two
stepdaughters, Megan (Brandon) Ard of Cheraw and Monica Lisenby of
Chesterfield; mother, Margie Brigman of Chesterfield; six brothers, David
Brigman of Pageland, Beauford Brigman of Chesterfield, Robert Lee Brigman, Jr.
of Ruby, Walter Brigman and Randy Brigman of Chesterfield, and Bruce Brigman of
Albemarle, N.C.; three sisters, Margaret Morton and Brenda Martin of Ruby, and
Betty Atkinson of Chester-field; a step grandchild, Cameron Lisenby; and other
relatives and friends.
Memorials
may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mescal Cassidy Bryan
The
family received friends from
She
was born on
Mrs.
Bryan was a member of Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Surviving
are two sons, William Jackson Bryan, Jr. and wife, Jan of Fishersville, Va.,
Joe Bryan and wife, Jennifer of Knightdale, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Leigha
Wood and husband, Lew, Derek Bryan and wife, Kristy, Melissa B. Rich and
husband, Marshall, Tracy B. Mullis and husband, Darin, Debbie Chadburn, Sandy
Frasier, Brenda Reiss, and Tammy Anyana; and fourteen great grand-children; and
other relatives and friends.
Mac
cared for and loved people. She had a passion for family, flowers, gardening,
reading and cross word puzzles. Her life and engaging sense of humor positively
impacted so many lives and leaves us all with a treasure trove of memories. We
will miss her yet know she is in heaven with her Lord & Savior and loved
ones.
Andrews
Mortuary Valley Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Patricia Carol “Carolyn” Hogan
CHERAW
– Patricia Carol “Carolyn” Hogan, 62, died Jan. 23, 2009.
Funeral
services were held at
The
family received friends
She
was the daughter of Lois Lee Sessoms Odom of Bennettsville and the late James
Lee Odom. She was the widow of Jack S. Hogan, Sr. She was a member of the
Surviving
are her sons, Ronnie (Wendy) C. Hogan of Statesville, N.C., Kevin (Maila) J.
Hogan of San Ysidro, Ca., a daughter, Kristi (Clay) Hogan Jackson of Pageland;
her mother listed above; sisters, Leomia (Mike) Powell of Dillon, Sue Morton of
Bennettsville, and Annette Carr of Florence; three grandchildren, Kaile Hogan
of San Ysidro, Ca., Dillon Jackson and Zane Jackson both of Pageland.
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
WILMA WALLACE McDOWELL
Wilma
Wallace McDowell , 62, died, Jan. 21, 2009.
A
celebration of the life of Mrs. McDowell was held at
She
was a daughter of the late Wilford “Speedy” Wallace and Nora Bell Wallace
Brigman. She was a lady of faith, family and determination. She enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren, also, baking, crafts, gardening and
sewing. She was a member of
Surviving
are her husband, David McDowell, Sr. of Cheraw; sons, David (Wendy) “Len”
McDowell, Jr. of Cheraw, Danny (Dona) Wallace of Chesterfield; daughters,
Gloria McDowell Curtis, Vicky (Jason) Wallace Dunn all of Cheraw; a sister,
Bonnie Riggan of Cheraw and 11 grandchildren.
The
family will recieved friends
Memorials
may be made to: Wilma Wallace McDowell, Memorial Fund, c/o
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Laura Mae McQueen
Funeral
services were at
Laura
was born
She
was married to the late Sullivan McQueen.
She
was preceded in death by two sons, Paul and Malachi McQueen; a stepson, Fonsell
McQueen and a stepdaughter, Minnie Lee Isaac; a grandson, Leterance Little; and
sisters, Eileen Dowdy and Mary Margaret Coe.
Surviving
is a daughter, Janis (James) Deese of Wadesboro, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Annie
Mae (Waddell) Jackson of Patrick and Helen Isaac of Springfield, Mass.; two
stepsons, Sylvester McQueen of Cheraw and Alonso McQueen of Springfield, Mass.;
a grandson, Min. Marvin (Kerryann) Little of Raleigh, N.C.; two
great-granddaughter, Gabriel and Ashley Little; six sisters, Queen Esther Coe
of Snellville, Ga., Martha Lee Moore of Detroit, Mich., Florrie Lee (William)
Lighty of Hartsville, Ellen (Frankie) Coe of Washington, D.C., Peggy (Jerome)
Brown of Newport News, Va. and Willie Mae (Donald) Daniels of Hartsville; three
brothers, James Lee (Shirley) Coe of Bridgeport, Conn., David (Sarah) Coe of
Silver Springs, MD and Carnell (Sabrina) Coe of Decartar, Ga.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Shirley E. Linton Campbell
Funeral
services were at
Shirley
was born
She
married the love of her life Curtis Campbell. She was employed with the City of
Surviving
is her husband, Curtis of the home; a daughter, Tiffany Campbell of Atlanta,
Ga.; two grandchildren, Zuria Wright of Patrick and Christian Sitton of
Atlanta, Ga.; godchildren, Sabrina Campbell of Patrick and Kyle Carr of
Hartsville; three sisters, Willie M. Linton, Cornelia (Herman) Carr of
Hartsville and Carolyn (Herbert) Dingle of Florence; two brothers, Waites
(Katherine) Linton and David Linton of Hartsville; and other relatives and
friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Shenita Clintona Ellison Brown
Memorial
services were held Feb. 14 at
Shenita
was born
Shenita
married Darren Brown on
She
started attending Free In Jesus Christian Fellowship with her family in 2007
under the mentors of Pastor Jeremiah and Collisteen Farrior. She sang in the
church choir and also sang with her mom and sisters on numerous occasions by
special request.
Surviving
is her son, Quadario Brown; mother, Elizabeth Hooks Ellison; father, Wilson Ellison
(Joann, stepmother); two sisters, Shelunda Speller, Shetoria Ellison;
stepsister, Victoria Love; four aunts, Essie (Clarence) Jones of Bronx, N.Y.,
Helen (Legette) Jefferson Seline Pickney of Baltimore, MD and Josephine
Johnson; four uncles, Julius (Claretha) Hooks, Matthew (Wilena) Hooks, Rev.
Earnest (Cynthia) Hooks of Temple Hill, MD and David Pickney of Cheraw; also
Kenneth Williams of Lancaster, Ca
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Paulette Stewart Gantt
WAGNER
- Paulette Stewart Gantt died Feb. 7, 2009.
Services
were held by the graveside Feb. 11, at
She
was the daughter of the late Lewis and Vancie Stuart Stewart. She was a
homemaker and member of
She
was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, C. Pope “Bobby” Gantt III.
Surviving
are her sons, John R. Gantt and his wife, Kelley, of Florence, and Paul S.
Gantt of Lexington; her brother, John Stewart of Wilmington, DE, and sister,
Lenora Warford of Lawrenceburg, KY; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, and a son, C. Pope
“Bobby” Gantt III.
Memorials
may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Association,
Norton
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Lenwood Powe
Funeral
services were at
Lenwood
Powe was born to Lemuel and Hannah Smith Powe on
Lenwood
was raised in a Christian home. He grew up in the church and confessed the Lord
as his personal Savior at an early age. He served as a pastor’s steward, member
of the trustee board, class leader, and faithful member of the men’s choir. He
loved to sing. Lenwood sang with his family’s group, the Pilgrim Gospel Leers,
for thirty-five years. He was a loving, caring man that always reached out to
help people in need. He enjoyed farming, working outside,
and you would often find him selling his vegetables at the Farmer’s Market.
In
1951, God blessed Lenwood with a wife, Eula Redfearn Powe, who he leaves to
cherish his love and memories; a son, Lenwood (Mayola) Powe of Waxhaw, N.C.;
two daughters, Mabelyn Blackwell of Chesterfield, and Barbara Powe of Lilburn
Ga.; three grandchildren, Felicia Blackwell, Veronica Blackwell, and Malcolm
Brunson; two great grandchildren, Brian Blackwell and Byron Leak; a sister,
Marian Bellamy of New York; a brother, James Powe of New Haven, Conn.; and
other relatives and friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home-Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Clarence Woodrow “Woodie” Polson
SIMPSONVILLE
– Mr. Clarence Woodrow “Woodie” Polson, 96, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Polson was born
He
served as deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years at
Woodie
was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Viola Isgett Polson; two
daughters, Sara Rivers, and Jean Butler, and five brothers.
Surviving
is a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lowder of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Julian Pelham Hopkins
A
graveside service will be held at
Hoppy
was born March 29, 1917 a son of the late James Guyton Hopkins and Nellie
Knight Hopkins, he spent his young years appreciating and enjoying nature,
wildlife and the profound connection we have to the earth. It was a theme that
carried throughout his life. He was a 1939 graduate of
1942,
Hoppy married his college sweetheart, Julia Billingsley Redfearn of Hartsville.
Lt.
Colonel Hopkins was a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War as well as a
veteran of the Korean War and Cold War Era; retiring after 30 years of active
service in 1972. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Photo Reconnaissance
Officer and Technical Observer upon completing the Aviation Cadets Program in
June 1943. He completed advanced aerial photo-graphy training before going
overseas. He served with the 15th Recon-naissance Squadron of 15th Air Force in
In
1951 he was recalled to active duty from the Air Force Reserve. He served as a
cartographic officer and as the first commanding officer of the newly formed
497th Reconnaissance Tech-nical Squadron at Shaw Field. He took the unit by
ship to
In
retirement, Hoppy and Billie returned to
Hoppy
was an avid snow skier, wildlife conservationist, photographer, and most
importantly, a dedicated grandfather. He loved his family and enjoyed providing
his children and grandchildren wonderful life affirming experiences playing at
the beach, white-water rafting, fishing, crabbing, exploring the woods and
traveling to foreign countries. He lived a life of quiet enthusiasm and
provided an example of courage, kindness and service.
He
was preceded by two brothers, James Guyton Hopkins and John Drayton Hopkins.
Hoppy
is survived by his wife of 66 years, Julia “Billie” Redfearn Hopkins; a
daughter, Julia Hopkins Mills of Columbia, and a son, James Hampton Hopkins of
Saratoga, California. He is also survived by Col. Harold Mills, USAF (Retired)
of Columbia; Jane Francis Hopkins, and granddaughter, Caitlin Scott Hopkins of
Saratoga, Ca.; by his grandson, Major David Hopkins Mills, USMC and Christine
Lynn Mills of Tampa, Fla., and grandson Captain Andrew Heath Mills, USMC and
Moira Krezens Mills and two great-grandchildren, Braeden Julian Mills, and
Emerson Alexandra Mills of Surf City, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Michael Alvin Little
Funeral
services were Feb. 13, at
Mr.
Michael Alvin Little, son of Edwin Little and the late Willie B. Little was
born on
Michael
was an active member of the
He
was married to the former Jerry Jackson and to this union four daughters were
born.
He
was preceded in death by a son, Lamar Michael Blakeney.
Surviving
are four daughters, Cassandra Little, Shelia Little, Charlene Little and
Tiffany Little all of Chesterfield; a son, Shaquille Griffin of Chesterfield;
seven grandchildren; a sister, Diane Buchanan of Chesterfield; two brothers,
James E. Little of Chesterfield and Jerald (Willa) Little of Ruby; two aunts,
Gloria Brice of Cheraw and Bloncie Little of Chesterfield; a great-aunt,
Bloncie Rivers of Cheraw; an uncle, Lonnie Hancock of Charlotte, N.C.; also
Cynthia Griffin; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Willie Mae Furr Kelly
CHERAW
– Willie Mae Furr Kelly, 91, died Feb. 9, 2009.
Funeral
services were held by the graveside Feb. 14, at
She
was the daughter of the late Ed and Lula Howard Furr and the wife of the late
Leo J. Kelly. She was a retired employee of Cheraw Yarn Mills, a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Cheraw and the Kinsey Mulloy Bible Class.
Surviving
are two sons, James Edward Kelly, Sr. and his wife, Lorena of Gilbert,, Ray M.
Kelly and his wife, Debbie of Chapin; a sister, Ethel Ann Rainwater of
Florence; a grandson, James E. Kelly, Jr. of Gilbert; two granddaughters, Mary
Jane Upson of Cremora, Va. and Ashli Kelly of Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grand-daughters,
Hannah Jane Upson and Samantha Grace Upson, both of Cremora, Va.; and other
relatives and friends.
Memorials
may be made to: The Kinsey Mulloy Bible Class,
Norton
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Joshua Romael DeBerry
Funeral
services were Feb. 15, at
Joshua
Romael DeBerry, the son of Linda McManus and Richard DeBerry was born
Joshua
attended the public schools of
Joshua
was converted at an early age and joined the
Surviving
is his mother, Linda McManus of the home; his father, Richard (Grace) DeBerry
of Stafford, Va.; two brothers, Marcus Melton of Chesterfield and Rashaun
DeBerry of Greensboro, N.C.; two grandmothers, Willie Mae Melton of
Chesterfield and Betty Joyce DeBerry of Morven, N.C.; six aunts, Elaine Little of
Charlotte, N.C., WarLillian (Willie) Benson of Ridgeway; Betty (Jerome) Greer
of Melbourne, Fla., Bernice (DuRonnie) Harrell of Charlotte, N.C., Blanche
Chapman of Chesterfield and Brenda Melton (Nelson Finlayson) of Chesterfield;
five uncles, Earl (Faye) Melton of Columbia, James (Angela) DeBerry of
Rockingham, N.C., Timothy Melton of Atlanta, Ga., Bobby (Latisha) Melton of
Pageland and Jermaine Melton of Chesterfield; and other relatives and
friends. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Catherine Norton Quick
BENNETTSVILLE
– Catherine Norton Quick, 88, died Feb. 11, 2009.
Funeral
services were held Feb. 13, at
She
was the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Mattie Smith Norton and the wife of
the late James Troy Quick. She was a member of
Surviving
are her children, Sammy Quick and his wife, Penny of Cheraw, Mitchell Quick and
his wife, Leslie of Chester, Va., David Quick and his wife, Linda of Hamlet,
N.C., Dr. Stephen Quick and his wife, Jane of Florence; Annette McCallum and
her husband, Harry of Laurinburg, N.C., Cathy Belcher and her husband, Chuck of
Bennettsville; sisters, Margaret N. Mathis of Cheraw, Bernice N. Boyle of
Hamlet, N.C., and Edna Spivey of Ellerbe, N.C.; 13 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials
may be made to:
Norton
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robert “Bobby” Joseph Bonacci
Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Feb. 17, at David’s Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield,
conducted by Rev. William Lewis, Pastor and assisted by Rev. Phillip Caulder,
Jr., and The Rev. Dean Hunter. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation
was Feb. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. at Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell, N.C. and Feb. 17,
noon to 2 p.m. at David’s Grove Baptist Church of Chesterfield.
Bobby
was born
Bobby
was preceded in death by his, stepfather, Andrew Traskiewics.
Surviving
is his mother, Sadie B. Traskiewics of
Memorials
may be made to: Easter Seals UCP NC- Attention Kimberley, 620 West Innes
Street, Salisbury, N.C. 28144 or to Rowan Vocational Opportunities-Attention,
PSCS program, 2728 Old Concord Road, Salisbury, N.C. 28146.
Powles
Funeral Home of Rockwell, N.C. was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Bobby Wright
CHERAW
– Bobby Wright died Feb. 12, 2009.
Funeral
services were at
He
was the son of Willie Zimmerman and Rosa Mae Wright.
Surviving
is his children, Bobbie Campbell of
Quick’s
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sara Bess Hardin Burch
CHERAW
— Sara Bess Hardin Burch died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009.
Funeral
services were held at
She
was a daughter of the late Arch and Bess Hardin. She was the widow of William
D. Burch, to whom she was married for 57 years. She was a graduate of
She enjoyed traveling, bird watching and
spending as much time as possible at
She
was preceded in death by, a son, William D. Burch, Jr., a brother Fred A.
Hardin and; a sister, Evelyn H. Thomas.
Surviving
is her daughter, Kay (Larry) Burch Spears; grandchildren, Amy Hardin Spears of
Washington, D.C. and William Morris Spears of Girdwood
Memorials
may be made to:
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Antonio C. Blakeney
PAGELAND
— Mr. Antonio C. Blakeney, 47, died
Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at Salem United Methodist
Church in Pageland, The Rev. Allen Nesmith officiating. Interment followed in
the church cemetery.
Mr.
Antonio C. Blakeney, “Poochie” as he was affectionately known, was the son of
Sandra Adams and Benjamin Frankie Miller. He was born
Mr.
Blakeney was a member of the Pageland Second Presbyterian Church,
Mr.
Blakeney was known for having the cleanest truck in town. He also loved old
school music and was an avid football fan.
He
was preceded in death by a grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Miller and two
grandfathers, Mr. Jerry Miller and Mr. Ernshaw Robinson
Surviving
are his loving wife of nineteen years, Shirley of the home; his mother, Sandra
B. Adams, Pageland; his father, Benjamin Miller, New Britain, Ct.; a
grandmother, Lorene Mosley, Monroe, N.C.; two sisters, Laura Robinson and
Darlene Jones, both of Pageland; two special nieces, Taylor Blakeney, Pageland
and Miyah Peterkin, Ruby; a special nephew, Seth Jones, Pageland; three aunts,
Patricia Blakeney, Linda Frazier and Kathy Love, all Pageland; seven uncles,
Jerry Lee Miller, Gernard Miller, Olin Miller (Ethel) all of Pageland, Gerald
Baker of Mt. Croghan, Ricky Blakeney of Charlotte, N.C., Tim Mosley and Terry
Mosley, both of Monroe, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home is serving the Blakeney family.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
There
will be a graveside service on
Mr.
Ratliff was born
In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Leaird
Ratliff; two brothers, Wilson B. Ratliff, and James H. Ratliff, Jr.; three
sisters, Dorothy Ratliff, Mary Ruth Ratliff, and Gloria R. Vernon; and a niece,
Alice Ratliff Lloyd.
Surviving
are two nieces, Penny Vernon of Chesterfield, and Nancy Kindred of Montgomery,
Al.; three nephews, Wilson B. Ratliff, Jr. of Simpsonville, James M. Ratliff of
Greensboro, N.C., and Jack S. “Jay” Vernon, Jr. of Wadesboro, NC; also several
great and great-great nieces and nephews; and special friends and neighbor, Peg
Griggs and her son, Mitch Griggs.
Memorials
may be made to the Chesterfield Cemetery Association,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Ratliff family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Maude Garlon Teal Gulledge-Smith
RUBY
— Mrs. Maude Garlon Teal Gulledge-Smith, age 72, died Thurs-day,
Funeral
services were held at
Visitation
was held from
Mrs.
Gulledge was born
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Baxter
and Buddy Teal, and by three sisters, Ollie T. Burch, Audrey T. Moore and Elise
T. Turner.
Surviving
are her husband, William W. Smith of the home; three daughters, Donna Gulledge-Tucker
of Chester-field, Sherry G. Parnell of Ruby and Lisa G. Threadgill of Patrick;
three grandchildren, Nikki R. Cassidy of Chesterfield, and Hayley and Will
Threadgill
of
Patrick; a sister, Etta Woodward of Kershaw; a sister-in-law, Betty Jo Lewis Teal
of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Gulledge-Smith Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Fred Robert Raffaldt
Funeral
services were held
Visitation
was held
Mr.
Raffaldt was born
He
was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Huen.
Surviving
are his wife, Mary Frances Purvis Raffaldt of the home; Two sons, Robert M.
Raffaldt of Norwood, N.C., and Frederick Raffaldt of Cheraw; Four daughters,
Mary Smith of Albemarle, N.C., Cynthia Holden of Chesterfield, Robin Scott of
Albemarle, N.C., and Susan Conklin of Ruby; his mother, Ruby Paul Raffaldt of
Cheraw; a brother, Carroll Raffaldt of Ruby; three sisters, Betty Faye Rivers
of Bel Air, Md., Shirley Dockray and Janice Raffaldt, both of Cheraw; 17
Grandchildren and 8 Great Grand-children
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
PAGELAND
— Mr. Carson T. Lisenby, age 80, died
Funeral
services were held at
Visitation
was held from
Mr.
Lisenby was born
In
addition to his parents,
Surviving
are a son, Joe Lisenby of Pageland; three daughters, Robin (Henry)
Memorials
may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Lisenby Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Flora Mae Jenkins Knight
Funeral
services were held at
Interment
followed in the
Visitation
was held from
Mrs.
Knight was born
Surviving
are a son, Albert Knight, Jr., and his wife Elizabeth, of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Knight family. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Annie S. Sellers
NEW
HAVEN, CONN. Mrs. Annie S. Sellers, 103, Died
Funeral
services were Jan. 15 at
Mrs.
Annie was born
She
was a member of Faith Baptist Church of West Haven, Conn. Since Sept. 1958,
holding positions as president and Missionary Auxiliary Deaconess, field
worker, Connecticut Convention Delegate, flower club member, and Vacation Bible
school attendee. She founded the Missionary Society at the church and was
constantly sharing information with the senior citizens of the church, and the
youth. She was veryh instrumental in getting scholarship awards for
college-bound students.
Mrs.
Annie received a certificate of appreciation from the Connecticut State
Missionary Baptist Convention – Woman’s Auxiliary in 2000. She was a very
active member of the Women’s Department of the CSMBC. On
She
was founder and former director of the Senior Citizen Center of the Farnam
Courts Development. Thus, receiving numerous awards and certificates for
outstanding work and dedicated services she had done in the churches and
communities of the greater
In
1996, a building was named in her honor, “The Ann Sellers Community
Administration Building.” In addition she had been actively involved on a state
and local level; she had been a member of the National Association of Mature
People and the National Tenants Organization, Inc. Mrs. Sellers had also been
featured Picture on a box of Wheaties cereal.
She
was preceded in death by three sisters; seven brothers; two daughters; Letha
Mason and Rebia McGrant, two sons, Spencer and Eddie Gean Sellers, six
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs
Sellers leaves to mourn six daughters, Mary Lee Lowery, Orie McBride, Lucille
(James) Redding, Viola Nelson, Ann Lowery, and Mary Sellers, three sons; George
(Delia) Sellers, William Sellers, and James (Phyllis) Bryant Sr.; also Martha
and Dinah Sellers; 33 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 87 great-great
grand-children; 2 great-great-great grand-children and other relatives and
friends.
McClam
Funeral Home of New Haven, Conn. was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Samuel Merriman
CHERAW
– Samuel Merriman, 73, died Feb. 17, 2009.
Funeral
services were at
Mr.
Samuel was born Dec. 1935 to Paul and Norella Merriman. He joined
Surviving
are his daughters and sons, Deborah (Franklin) Hardison, Lorene (Floyd) Bowen,
Lynn (Wayne) McDonald, Mary (Walter) Reed, Samuel Kale (Kelly) Merriman, and
Samuel James Fludd; two brothers, Paul Merriman, Jr. and James Westly (Madge)
Merriman; three sisters, Dorothy (Sonny) Stevenson, Elizabeth Cleare, and
Pauline Hayes; an adopted daughter, Connie (James) McBride; nine grandchildren;
also Mildred Ratliff and other relatives and friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Fannie Hancock Moore
CHERAW
– Mrs. Fannie Hancock Moore, 42, died
Funeral
services were at
Fannie
was born
Fannie
was converted at an early age and became a member of
Surviving
is her husband, Ronnie Moore of Dillon; three brothers, Allen Hancock of the
Home, Michael Han-cock and Anton Bennett of Cheraw; two sisters, Suzie Byrd of
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Veronica “Duke” Coachman
BENNETTSVILLE
– Veronica “Duke” Coachman, 22, died Feb. 17, 2009.
Funeral
services were at
She
was born
Surviving
is a son, Domonta Davis of the home; two sisters, Latonya (Dewayne) Coachmand
and Charlene (Rodney) Coachman both of Bennetts-ville; two brothers, Nathaniel
Coach-man, Jr. and Lqmont (Misty) Coach-man also of Bennettsville; four uncles,
Julius (Shae) Carmichael of Lawton, Okla., Oliver (Bernice) Coachman, Jr., Theodore Coachman of
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Douglas Johnson, Jr.
CHERAW
– Douglas Johnson, Jr., 67, died
Funeral
services were at
Douglas
was born March 6, 1941 to Pearline Johnson and Douglas Johnson, Sr. He was
known as “Dino” and give his life to Christ at an early age, but rededicated
his life back to Christ on Feb. 1, 2009. After attending Chesterfield County
Public Schools he moved to the Bronx N.Y. where he lived for many years.
He
was preceded in death by two isters, Louise Studibant and Amelia Walker, a
brother, Elijah Johnson; his wife, Lizzie Johnson of Bronx, N.Y.; their five
children, Romanica Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla. Michael Johnson of Bronx,
N.Y., Douglas Rivers, Alissa Rivers, and Selena Rivers of Albany, Ga.; two
brothers, Johnny (Pat) John-son of Midland, N.C. and Randolph Johnson of
Matthews, N.C.; several grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Charlie Leak Jr.
WALLACE
- Charlie Leak, Jr., 71, died
Funeral
services were Feb. 21 at
Charlie
was born
He
was preceded in death by his wife, Queen E. Johnson; and three children, Perry
Leak, Lloyd Leak and Patricia Leak; and a brother, Preston Leak.
Surviving
are three sons, Frank Leak of Washington, D.C., Darron Leak of Wallace, and
Charles Leak III of Cheraw and a daughter, Carolym (Jimmy) Leak of Wallace;
four grand-children, Natasha (Bobby Jr.) Leak, Monica (Chris) Leak, Eldridge
(Tangela) Leak all of Wallace and Jamesia Johnson of Cheraw; 10
great-grandchikdren, Jaquarius Johnson, Camryn Leak, Kalon Williams, Brandon
Hicks, Jala Williams, Trinity Williams, Jaykayla Pauling, Jasmine Smith,
Tanaisha Smith and Bobby Williams III; six brothers, Jerome (Evelyn) Leak of
Salisbury, N.C., Victor Leak of Cheraw and Willie McNeal of Wallace, Joseph
(Virginia) Leak of Texas, Thomas (Diane) Leak and James Leak of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sisters, Delores Leak of
Wallace and Joyce Leak of New jersey: and other relatives and friends.
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nell McNair Cassell
Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Dr. John R. Kerr at
The
family received friends Friday evening from
Mrs.
Cassell was born
Albert
Cassell. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Upon
graduation from
Upon
completion of the U.S. Naval Hospital at
Surviving
is her daughter, Ann C. Mullis and her husband, Steve; her son, Thomas McNair
Cassell; five grandchildren, Charles T. Mullis, Daniel M. Mullis, Paul M.
Cassell, Natalie T. Cassell and Thomas H. Cassell: and other relatives and
friencs.
Memorials
may be made to:
Jones
Funeral Home of Jacksonville, N.C. was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sarah Nezzie Polson Davis
CHERAW
– Mrs. Sarah Nezzie Polson Davis, age 98, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitations was
Mrs.
Davis was born
Nezzie
was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Bruce Davis; a son, Tommy Davis;
three daughters, Louise (Fred) Ford, Lottie Oswald, and Jean (Bobby) Ford; two
grandsons, Bruce and Larry Ford; a great-grandson, Joe Rollins; and by six
brothers.
Surviving
are six sons, Vernon (Nellie) Davis, Charles (Linda) Davis, Kenneth (Pat)
Davis, James Davis, and Donnie Davis all of Cheraw, Jakie Ray (Anna) Davis of
Georgetown; a daughter: Margaret (Parker) Cook of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; a
sister, Loretta Roscoe of Ruby; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and
11 great-great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Esther O. Chavis Driggers
BENNETTSVILLE
– Ester O. Chavis Driggers, 91, died
Funeral
services were held Feb. 23, at
She
was the daughter of the late L.C. and Annie Quick Chavis. She was a member of
Surviving
are two sons, Larry Driggers and his wife, Virginia of Bennettsville, Johnny
“Jay” Odom and his wife, Shirley of Gibson, N.C.; three daughters, Annie
Ollivier of Desert Center, Ca., Dorothy Walters of Anchorage, AK, and Lavon
Daavis and her husband, Walter of Bennettsville; and 24 grandchildren, 60
great-grand-
children
and 25 great-great-grand-children.
Mrs.
Driggers was predeceased by her husband, Walter C. Driggers, Sr., and three children,
Walter Corbett Drig-gers, Jr., Eugene “Brother” Driggers and Nadine Smith.
Norton
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Alfred Hall
HARTSVILLE
– Mr. James Alfred Hall, 57, died
Graveside
services were
Visitation
was at the home of Pee Wee Tucker after
Mr. Hall was born
James
was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Darlene Hall, and a sister, Dorothy
Mae Hall.
Surviving
is a son, James A. (Angel) Hall, Jr. of Landis, N.C.; Sally Hopkins of Cheraw;
a brother, Donald Hall of Hartsville; three sisters, Pee Wee Tucker of Patrick,
Linda Faye Johnson and Sherrie Hall of Hartsville; com-panion, Kay Dixon; three
step-daughters, Suzie Hall, Phyllis Dixon, and Karen Dixon; three step-sons, Howard
Dixon, James Dixon, and Daniel Dixon; five grandchildren, James Anthony Hall,
Nicholas “Nick” Wayne Hall, Mikey Hall, Landy Morris, and Mandy Morris; two
great-grand-children, Angel Renee Morris, and Taylor Lindsay; also a host
step-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Susie Knight Laney
PAGELAND
– Mrs. Susie Knight Laney, 95, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Laney was born
She
was preceded in death by her hus-band, Minor Laney; three sons, Pete, William,
and Edward Laney, three daughters, Joann West, Lessie Hargett, and Katherine
Outen; and by three brothers and three sisters.
Surviving
are three sons, Roy (Betty) Laney of Pageland, Bill (Joann) Laney of Lancaster,
and Richard Laney of Pageland; three daughters, Carolyn Oliver, Louise (Louie)
Nichols, and Frances Stevens all of Pageland; numerous grandchildren, great-
grand-children and great-great-grand-children.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Frank Lee Lewis
GARDEN
CITY – Mr. Frank Lee Lewis, 68, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Lewis was born
Frank
was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lewis
Surviving
is his wife, Bobbie Jean Green Lewis of the home; a sons, Danny Lee Lewis of
Chesterfield; two daughters, Lisa (Darryl) Dean of Cheraw and Erin Brooke Lewis
of Garden City; a brother Jerry Lewis of Chesterfield; two sisters, Sylvia Hohn
of Chesterfield and Wanda Taylor of Murrells Inlet; five grandchildren, Stacey
Lewis, Courtney Johnson, Chase Dean, Cheney Holland, and Autumn Holland a
great-grandson.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Ricky Junior Price
Graveside
services were held at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Price was born
Ricky
was preceded in death by two brothers, Heyward and Edward Price.
Surviving
is a son, Richie Thomas Price of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Bill J. Rivers
CHERAW
- Bill J. Rivers, 89, died
Funeral
services were held at
Mr.
Rivers was born
“Mr.
Bill” was a lifetime member of
Bill
filled his retirement years with family, special friends and church. He enjoyed
collecting antiques cars and was a member of Smith & Wesson Firearms
Collectors Association. He was a dedicated and proud father of a daughter,
Bonnie R. Drum-wright, MD (Jack) of
Bill
was a loving and gracious grand-father to five grandchildren, Bill Rivers III
of Darlington, Lyle Rivers (Suz-anne) of
The
family received friends
Memorials
may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James “Jim” C. Stone
CHERAW
– James “Jim” C. Stone, 86, died
Graveside
services with military hon-ors were held at
He
was the son of the late Jefferson Bennett and Stella Dillard Stone. He was the
widower of Dorothy L. Stone. He was a 1943 Clemson graduate, served as a
Clemson Iptay Representative for many years and was an avid Clemson Fan. Mr.
Stone was a World War II Army Veteran hav-ing served in the 84th Infantry
Division and was retired from the Army Reserves (26 years) as a LTC. During his
military service he was awarded the Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster,
Bronze Star with “V” device, and the Combat Infantry Badge.
He
was retired from J.P. Stevens (25 Years). He enjoyed golf and hiking in the
mountains. Mr. Stone most recently was a resident of
Mr.
Stone was preceded in death by a daughter, Eugenia Ingle Stone.
Surviving
are his daughters, Janet Stone Schmidt of Cedar Mountain, N.C., Karen Stone
Griggs and her hus-band, John Griggs, Jr. of
Memorials
may be made to Agape Hospice of the Grand Strand,
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Olanda Lynetta Miller
PAGELAND
– Olanda was born Nov. 7, 1977 to Dennis Clayburn and Hattie Miller. She
educated in the schools of
She
was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Miller.
Surviving
are her children, Lanquice Blakeney, Mitchell Blakeney, Samarria Blakeney and
Montiya Montgomery of the home; grandmother, Zuelee Miller, Betty (Otis)
Lockhart all of Pageland; three sisters, Shanyka (David) Robin-son of Jefferson,
Camella (Jeremy) Miller of Monroe, N.C.; and Lynetta Brown of Charlotte, N.C.;
two brothers Curtis (Meriam) Miller of Wilson, N.C. and Rodney Jackson of
Charlotte, N.C.; also Maranda Chambers; and other relatives and friends. Published
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Estelle Blue
CHESTEFIELD
– Mrs. Estelle Blue, 87, died
Funeral
services were held
Mrs.
Estelle Blue, foundly known as “Jack” by her husband, “Miss Daisy”, Baby Girl”,
“Essif-Mae Trail” and “Mamasita by her shildren, was born
Estelle
was a life-long member of
Estelle
was a brilliant and competitive checkers player. She loved to knit, dine out
and wrestle with her grand-children. Estelle was a cheerful and generous woman
and was a collector of many things. She had lots of fun singing and dancing to
the song, “I Feel Good”. She enjoyed traveling and visiting with her children,
and was well known for her seet potato pies. She traveled to
Estelle
was a member of the Shining Star, Chapter #173, Order
of Eastern Star in
Estelle
was preceded in death by her hussband, Clinton; daughter, Margaret Pitt; Sisters, Mary Harrell, Sarah Leak, Glenda
McBride, Winnie Floyd, Ethel Bittle, Cora Cash, Edith Smith, Bessie Joines;
brothers, Thomas and Leroy Little, and son, Bobby Little.
Surviving
are her children, James Little of New Haven, Conn., Calvin Little (Idell) of
Charlotte, N.C., Corina Graham of Piscataway, N.J., Lillian Vinstaon of Hamden,
Conn., Elizabeth Sminth (Samuel “Sonny”)
of Cambria Hights, N.Y., Flossie Marchall of District Heights, MD, Vivian
Blue-Hughes (Robert) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Frances Barnes of Hamden, Conn.,
and Susan Blue of Waldorf, MD; 29 grandchildren and 36 great-grand-children and
six great-great-grand-children; and other relatives and friends.
Estelle
was preceded in death by her hussband, Clinton; daughter, Margaret Pitt; Sisters, Mary Harrell, Sarah Leak, Glenda
McBride, Winnie Floyd, Ethel Bittle, Cora Cash, Edith Smith, Bessie Joines;
brothers, Thomas and Leroy Little, and a special son, Bobby Little.
Flemming
Funeral Home is serving the Blakeney family.
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Marie
Chapman Merriman.
CHERAW
- Mrs. Marie Mumford, Chapman Merriman, 97, died
Funeral
services were Feb. 25 at
Mrs.
Marie Mumford Chapman Merri-man was born
Mrs.
Merriman attended the Piney Grove Baptist Church Patrick, where she received
her basic religious training and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at the
age of 13. She was joined in marrage to Jesse (Bubba) Chapman in 1928. To this
union 13 children were born. Marie was a stay at home mother. When her last
child began elementary school, she then went to work at
Upon
marriage, she joined her husband's church, St. James AME Zion Church. She
served as Sunday school teacher, Deaconess, and later actively as the Church
Mother until her illness in 2005. After the demise of her beloved Bubba in1981,
she was joined in matrimoney on July 25, 1087 to Paul W. Merriman.
She
was preceded in death by both of her husbands, seven sons, two daughters, and
all of her brothers and sisters.
Surviving
are h children, Lee Manuel (Dr. Bernice) Chapman, of
Flemming
Funeral Home is serving the Blakeney family.
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Julia Love DeBerry
CHERAW
- Mrs. Julia Love DeBerry, 91, died
Funeral
services were Feb. 23, at
Mrs.
Julia Love DeBerry, daughter of the late Hager Jane Love, was born
Early
in life Mrs. Deberry was convert-ed and became a member of
She
was preceded in death by the following: a daughter, Pauline Miller Benton, a
son, John Leon Debery, five sisters and five brothers.
Surviving
is a grandson, James Leon Watson (Carolyn); two great-grand-children, Sherice
and James Watson; a great-grandchild, Ky'Mani Watson; a sister-in-law, Mrs.
Edna Gainey of Washington, DC; Godchildren, Frieda Norcott, Monicca Gardner,
Sheena Ford, Victoria Love, Latonia Covington, Sheila Tillman and Stanley
Autry; foster children, Carrie P. McIntosh, Lorraine Bridges, Ernest Davis, Mae
Lee Funderburk and Mr. & Mrs. Bright B. Gilmore.
Flemming
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mr. James Edward Threatt
PAGELAND
– Mr. James Edward Threatt, son of the late Mary Lee Cun-ningham and the late
William and Della Threatt was born on
Funeral
services were March 1 at
James
attended the
James
joined
James
was employed by Springs Industries, seeking new challenges,
he began working for Westinghouse Industries where he retired after 19 years of
service. He also served in the South Carolina National Guard for 19 years.
He
was preceded in deathy by his wife, Willie Mae Threatt and a son, Clifford
Jerald Threatt. James was married to the late Willie Mae Blakeney Threatt and
to this union four children were born.
Surviving
are two sons, Dennis (Lave-nia) Threatt, Ralph (Shirley) Threatt; a daughter,
Theresa (Michael Shields) Threatt, all of Pageland; 10 grand-children, two
great-grandchildren; an uncle, Leroy Cunningham; and other relatives and
friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Carolyn Odom
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Miss
Odom was born
She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Jimmy Odom.
Surviving
are two brothers, Steve (Joanie) Odom and David (Susan) Odom of Chestefield;
two aunts, Emma Jean Barefoot and Lcille Dutton of
Memorials
may be made to : Hospice of Chestefield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Carnell Hatcher
WALLACE
- Mr. Carnell
Hatcher, 82, died,
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Hatcher was born
Carnell
was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Cunber Hatcher; a
granddaughter, Alison Ard; three brothers, Otis, James and Simmie Hatcher, Jr.;
and a sister Ruth Knight.
Surviving
is a son, Greg (
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ester O. Chavis Driggers
BENNETTSVILLE
- Ester O. Chavis Driggers, 91, died
Funeral
services were held on Feb. 23, at
She
was the daughter of the late L. C. and Annie Quick Chavis. She was a member of
Mrs.
Driggers was predeceased by her husband, Walter C. Driggers, Sr., and three
children, Walter Corbett Driggers, Jr., Eugene “Brother” Driggers and Nadine
Smith.
Surviving
are two sons, Larry Driggers and his wife, Virtinia of Bennettsville, Johnny
“Jay” Odom and his wife, Shirley, of Gibson, N.C.; three daughters, Annie
Ollivier of Desert Center, Ca., Dorothy Walters of Anchorage, AK, and Lavon
Davis and her husband, Walter of
Bennettsville; and 24
grandchildren, 60 great-grand-children and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials
may be made to
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ray Davis
ROCKINGHAM
- Ray Davis, 84, died February 28, 2009.
Funeral
services will be private. Visitation was Wed.
Ray
was born
Surviving
is his wife of 58 years, Mary Evelyn Hooks Davis; a son, Ronald Davis of
Rodkingham; a daughter, Sharon Ferrell of
Russell-Marks
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Marty Woodrow Kissiah
CHERAW
- Marty Woodrow Kissiah, 38, died Feb. 22, 2009.
Funeral
services were held at
He
was a son of Iris Faye Braddock Kissiah of Cheraw and Harry Kissiah of
He
was preceded in death by a sister, Hope Braddock.
Surviving
are his parents; a brother, Paul Kissiah of Cheraw; a sister Rachel Kissiah of
Andover, Minn.; grand-mother, Virginia Mae Braddock of Cheraw and also Renee
Brown and Matthew Thomas both of Cheraw.
Kiser
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Dasie Easterling Wellons
WALLACE
– Ms. Dasie “Cookie” Easterling Wellons, 71, died
Funeral
services were March 7, at
Ms.
Dasie was the daughter of Ruby Bass Easterling and the late James Hobart
Easterling was born on
Dasie
attended the
Dasie
attended
Surviving
are three daughters, Revella Alston (Matthew) of Columbia, Cynthia L. Wellons
Hazel (William of Suitland, MD and Cindy L. Wellons of Capital Heights, MD; a
son, Louis M. Wellons, Jr. of Cheraw;
four sisters, Ethel Butler of Washington, D.C., Barbara Jean Williams, of
Bennettsville, Helen Stevens of Newport News, Va., Diane Easterling of
Washington, D.c.; five brothers, Israel Powell (Dolly) of Bronx, N.Y., James
Easterling (Bar-bara Ann) of Temple Hills, MD, Henry Smith of Wallace, and
William Easter-ling (Jean) of Wallace; also “Ma” Berna Lee Cole of Wallace; a
brother, Robert Cole of Cheraw; eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Melvin Glenn Nelson
CHERAW
– Mr. Melvin Glenn Nelson, 76, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mr.
Nelson was born
Melvin
was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Tice.
Surviving
is his wife, Nancy Mortan Nelson of the home; a son, Bobby (Jennie Sue) Nelson
of Chesterfield; two daughters, Patricia Nelson of Cheraw, and Sue Ellen
(Danny) Gathings of Wadesboro, N.C., and their soon to be daughter, Sara Beth
Gathings; a brother, Curtis Nelson of McFarlan, N.C.; and a sister, Earline
Freeman of McFarlan, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Edward Bittle
RUBY
- James Edward Bittle, 58, died Feb. 2009.
Funeral
services were March 7 at
Mr.
James was born
He
was married to the late Kathleen Bittle of
He
was preceded in death by two sisters, Eldgra Mae Bittle and Janie Mae Sellers.
Surviving
are three children, Eldwrin Bittle, Lakeitha Bittle-Lewis of New Haven, Conn.,
and Timothy Ford of Patrick; four grandchildren, Jamaira Bittle of New Haven,
Conn., Eldwrin Bittle, Jr. of Palm Bay, Fla., Elizabeth St. John of Middletown,
Conn., and Markeia Lewis of New Haven, Con.; five brothers, Elbert “Buck”
(Margaret) Bittle of Cheraw, Rev. Oscar G. (Varlean) Bittle of Meriden, Conn.,
Robert Bittle of Ruby, John E. (Debbie) Bittle of Cheraw, and Andrew (Jerline)
Bittle of Bennettsville; three sisters, Rosie M. Streater, Inez Malloy and
Thelma (James) Myers all of Ruby; and other relatives and friends,
Grooms
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Josephine Gialo Brown
CHERAW
– Mrs. Josephine Gialo Brown, 77, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Brown was born
She
was preceded in death by her husband, James Odell Brown; three brothers and two
sisters.
Surviving
are three sons, James Patrick (Dee Dee) Brown of Blooming-ton, Ill., Alex
“Skip” Brown, and Richard Brown of Cheraw; five daughters, Joann (Donald)
Graham of Longview, TX, Georgiann Johnson, Josephine (Andy) Wallace, Stacy
Brown of Cheraw, and Joann (Victor) Campbell of Carthage, N.C.; 19
grand-children; 14 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James S. Roberts
Funeral
services were held at
The
family received friends from
Mr.
Roberts was the son of the late Allie Mae Roberts Crowley. He was a member of
Midlands Free Will Baptist Church and had retired from the S.C. Department of
Mental Health. He was a member of the
Mr.
Roberts was preceded in death by his step-father, Elmo Crowley.
Surviving
are his daughters, Judy Purvis (Joel) of Cheraw, and Pam Roberts (Keith Ivey)
of
Memorials
may be made to: the Alzheimer’s Association, 2999 Sunset Blvd.,
Thompson
Funeral Home of West Columbia was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles Lyndon Kearns
PAGELAND
– Mr. Charles Lyndon Kearns, 62, died
Visitation
was
Mr.
Kearns was born
Charles
was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Donald Gene Kearns.
Surviving
two sons, Derrick Kearns and Shane Kearns; companion; Margie Eason of the home;
her sons and grandsons; Andrew Eason of Pageland, Michael (Amiee) Eason, Cody
Eason and James Eason all of Rockingham, N.C.; three brothers, Johnny (Terri)
Kearns of Fort Mill, Ronnie (Martha) Kearns and James “Peashooter” (Deanna)
Kearns of Pageland; seven sisters, Rilla Autry of Marshville, N.C., Joanne
(Junior) Burgess, Frances (James) King, and Carolyn Melton all of Pageland,
Nancy Kearns of Lancaster, Peggy (Steve) Simmons of Middleburg, Va., and Lynn
Roller of Tatum.
Memorials
may be made to: the American Kidney Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Kathleen Huffstetler Winburn
PATRICK
– Mrs. Kathleen Huffstetler Winburn, 85, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation
was
Mrs.
Winburn was born
Kathleen
was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, C. S. “Bean” Winburn.
SURVIVORS: 2 Sons: Michael (Bonnie) Winburn of Bennettsville, SC, and Ronald
(Pat) Winburn of Mint Hill, NC; 4 Grandsons: Andrew Sundy Winburn of Surfside
Beach, SC, Edward Scott (Lara) Winburn of Columbia, SC, John Alexander and Adam
Treacy Winburn of Mint Hill, NC 1 Sister: Jean Huffstetler of Shelby, NC 2
Sisters-in-law: Caroline Goffigan of Jacksonville, Fl. and Dorothy Winburn of
Cheraw, SC;1 Brother-in-law: Anthony Ferreira of Kings
Mountain, NC
MEMORIALS: May be made to a Hospice of one’s choice or Patrick Presbyterian
Church, P.O. Box 37, Patrick, SC 29584
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Winburn Family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Billy Thompson, Jr.
CHERAW
— Billy Thompson, Jr., 39, died
Funeral services were held March 17 at
He was the son of Billy Thompson, Sr. and Geralene Lett McCray. Billy was
member of
Surviving is his companion, Toyna Ingram of the home; his parents, Billy
Thompson, Sr. and his wife, Diane of Cheraw and Geralene Lett McCray and her
husband, Grady of Raeford, N.C.; a son, Billy Thompson, III; a daughter, Briena
Thompson both of Cheraw; step children, MyQuail Ingram, Jaquarius Ingram,
Jousha White, Larry Strong, Tyleyhea Strong, and Tyi’Queaz Strong all of
Cheraw; ststers, Angelene Lett of Albany, Ga. and Christina Thompson of Cheraw;
a brother, William Martez Morrison of Raeford, N.C.; and other relatives and
friends. Norton Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Funeral services were March 16 at
Ms. Clorine “Pears” Bittle, daughter of the late George Bittle and Martha Ann
Teal Bittle was born on
She was preceded in death by six sisters and a brother.
Surviving are two daughters, Ruth E. Bittle of Chesterfield and Dora L.
Gillespie of Cheraw; four grandsons, Frederick C. Bittle (Carolyn) of
Fayetteville N.C., Anthony B. Gillespie of Cheraw, Timothy K. Bittle of
Chesterfield and Jefferey E. Gillespie of Cheraw; four great grandchildren,
Tawanda Stanley of Orangeburg, Angela Hill, Sherika Smith and Mia Gillespie all
of Cheraw; four great-great-grandchildren, Jada Hill Jonathan Hutley, Journey
Smith, and Jordyn Hutley; and other relatives and friends Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield was in charge. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Arthur Wilson,
Jr.
Funeral services were March 22 at
Arthur Wilson, Jr., the son of Mary Ellen Sowell Wilson and the late Booker
Thomas Wilson was born
Arthur accepted Christ at an early age and joined the
Surviving is his mother, Mary S. Wilson; two sisters, Bessie Duffie, Jefferson
and Irene Wilson,
David Perkins
Thurman
RUBY
– Mr. David Perkins Thurman, Sr., 90, died
Funeral
services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Thurman was born
He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of WWII, and a member of the Ruby-Mt.
Croghan American Legion Post #134. Mr. Thurman was a devoted member of
David was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Knox Thurman; and by a
sister, Madge T. Davis
Surviving is his wife, Margaret Crawley Thurman of the home; a son, David
Perkins Thurman, Jr. and wife, Sharon of Ruby; a daughter, Omerea Thurman
Privette and husband, Alan of Florence; five grandchildren, Sarah Thurman, D.
P. Thurman, III, Kelly Ann Clemons, Robbie Clemons, and Jesse Privette; two
brothers, Billy (Evelyn) Thurman of Ruby and Mickey (Dot) Thurman of Mt.
Croghan; two sisters, Thelma (Rev. Doug) Venters of Darlington, and Gladys
Sutton of Florence; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Alferd Wilbert
Hudson
RUBY – Alferd Wilbert Hudson,
Jr., 49, died
He was a son of Ada Louise Johnson Hudson of Bennettsville and the late Alferd
Hudson.
Surviving is his wife, Anita Hudson; a son, Chase Cameron Hudson; daughters,
Chasty Lucia Ann Graham and Kayla Marie Graham, all of Wallace; his mother
listed above; brothers, Teddy Hudson, Michael Hudson, Rodney Hudson all of
Bennettsville; and a sister, Carol Ruth Potter of
Additional plans concerning a memorial service may be announced by Mrs. Hudson
at a later date. Kiser Funeral Home of
Cheraw was in charge of arrangements.
. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Betty T. Curtis Hayden
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Hayden was born
Mrs. Hayden was a former member of
She was preceded in death by her first husband, W. P. “Bill” Curtis, her second
husband, Calvin Hayden, her stepfather, James Jerome “Ray” Rayfield, her
brother, William “Bill” Tomberlin, and by her aunt, Clara Ross Gilpin.
Surviving
are two sons, Paul (Phyllis) Curtis of Matthews, N.C. and Don (Donna) Curtis of
Chesterfield; three grandsons, Drew, Dylan, and Dalton Curtis; also Abraham
Roach and Joyce King of
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. . Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jennifer Brooke Burch
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Miss Burch was born
She
was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather,
Surviving is a daughter, Skylar Burch of
James Calvin
(J.C.) Gainey
PATRICK – James C. (J.C.) Gainey, 82,
who died
Graveside
services will be today at
Visitation was Wed.
Mr. Gainey was a son of the late Murray & Rosa Lee Roscoe Gainey born
He was preceded in death by a sister Carolyn Gainey and a brother Murray
(Junior) Gainey.
Surviving are daughters: Faye (James) Gainey, Hartsville, Betty J. (Doug) Bruner,
Batesburg-Leesville; Gail (
Norton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Thomasina
Harrington
Funeral services were at
Thomasina
was born
Surviving is her mother, Mary Harrington; two sons, Thomas Harrington and
Cyncere Huggins; two sisters, Miranda Harrington and Janay Harrington; aunt,
Margaret McQueen; uncle, Theodore (Louise) Hillian; two great-uncles, Lonnie
(Annie) Monk, Lee Thomas Sturdivant; and other relatives and friends.
Pope Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. . Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mitchel P. Dorsey
CHERAW
— Chief Master Sgt. Mitchel P. Dorsey, USAF retired, 79, died
Funeral services were Jan. 14 at
He was born
He
accepted Christ at a young age. He was a church sexton and served on numerous
boards in the Presbyterian church, including elder. He was an advocate for the
community, serving on the Bellevue City Council for several years. And was also
a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. On Good Friday,
He was preceded in death by father, Mitchel Dorsey; mother, Theo Dorsey;
sister, Louise Dorsey and brother, Horace Dorsey.
He is survived by wife, Marie Dorsey; sisters, Bessie Royal of Hudson, N.Y.,
Mary Arnald of Brooklyn, N.E.; brother James Dorsey of Jamaica Long Island, N.Y.;
and other relatives and friends. . Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Annie Mae Poston
Davis
CHERAW
– Mrs. Annie Mae Poston Davis, 89, died
Graveside services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Davis was born
Annie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Davis; three sons, James
Edward “Pete”, Jackie, and Eddie Davis; a daughter, Leona Purvis; a brother, a
sister, and by four half sisters.
Surviving is a daughter, Shirley Johnson of Cheraw; 12 grandchildren including Robbie
Lynn Roscoe; 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; also
Alice Gainey, Dale Gainey, and Joey Linton.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Edith Elizabeth
Polson Roller Deaver
CHERAW
– Edith Elizabeth Polson Roller Deaver, 81, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009.
Funeral services were held at
She was a daughter of the late John S. and Nellie Driggers Polson. She was a
member of
Surviving are her daughters, Myrteen R. Lee of Cheraw, Cheryl R. (Greg) Musil
of Palos Heights, Ill., Lisa R. (Tommy) Clinkscales of Wallace, Jo Ellen
(“Chuck” Casher”) Roller of Norwood, N.C.; a brother, J.B. Polson of Stafford,
Va.; sisters, Doretha Staley of Greensboro, N.C., Doris Gray of Cheraw; 10
grand-children; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Polson, and a sister, Marian
Godwin.
Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Burnie Benjamin
Rainwater
Cheraw
– Burnie Benjamin Rainwater, 87, died March 23, 2009.
Born in
The family received friends
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael E. Rainwater; brothers, Gerald
Rainwater, William Rainwater, James Rainwater; and sisters, Alatha Hamilton and
Dorothy Covington.
Surviving is his wife, Annabelle M. Rain-water of Cheraw; sons, Gaylon M.
(Barbara) Rainwater of Conyers, Ga., Roger L (Shelly) Rainwater of Monks
Corner; daughters, Ann R. (Bob) LeBel of Cheraw, Kathy (Tommy) Hunt of Cheraw;
a sister, Ellen Garrison of Rockingham, N.C.; grandchildren, Nicole Edick,
Michael Furr, Ryan Rainwater, Shannon Tolleson, Sherry Olvey, Steven Olvey,
Taylor Hunt; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of your choice or Veteran Honor Guard of the
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Barbara Wilkins Brewer
Cheraw
– Barbara Wilkins Brewer, 74, died March 24, 2009.
Funeral
services were held by the graveside on March 26, at
She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Nelle Hamer Wilkins. She was a
former employee of Stanley Tools in Cheraw where she served as a production
planner. Mrs. Brewer was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cheraw.
She was an avid reader, enjoyed attending yard sales, caring from her grandchildren,
and keeping in touch with her family.
Surviving is her husband, Thomas Austin Brewer, Jr.; sons, David Addison
Brewer, III and his wife, Tammy of Cheraw, Thomas Austin Brewer, Jr. and his
wife, Linda of Patrick; and a daughter, Karen K. Brewer of Creedmoore, N.C.; a
sister, Linda Wilkins Plunkett and her husband, Walter of Chapel Hill, N.C.;
grandchildren, Kimrey Ann Haughn and her husband, Tim, Dava Renee Brewer and
Payden Addison Brewer; and a great-granddaughter, Grace Addison Haughn.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Kimberly Michelle Dawkins Byrd
Society
Hill – Kimberly Michelle Dawkins Byrd, 35, died March 23, 2009.
Funeral
services were held March 26, at
She was the daughter of Robert M. and Libby West Dawkins. She was a Paramedic,
a member of the Society Hill Rescue Squad, and a member of the Sunset Avenue
Church of God in
Surviving is her husband, Erick Byrd; a daughter, Taylor E. Byrd of Society
Hill; her parents, Robert and Libby Dawkins of Troy, N.C.; two brothers, R.
Todd Dawkins of Dunn, N.C. and Joseph Dawkins of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters,
Cindy Thomp-son of Franklinville, N.C. and Kathy Dawkins of Asheboro, N.C.;
grandparents, Dale and Patricia Spell West of Dunn, N.C.; and other relatives
and friends.
Memorials
may be made to: Taylor E. Byrd Education Fund, c/o Founders Federal Credit
Union, 2599 Hwy. 9,
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Annie Sue Griggs Welborn
PATRICK – Annie Sue Griggs Welborn, 95,
died March 28, 2009.
Funeral services were held at
Mrs. Welborn, widow of Buff Griggs, Sr., George Jenkins, C. H. Welborn, died
She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Griggs.
Surviving are her sons, Thomas Griggs of Marion, Bobby (Judy) Griggs of McBee;
daughters, Gwendolyn Dickerson of Wolcottville, IN, Betty Sue (Philip) Staley
of Millers Creek, N.C.; a brother, Bill (Ann) Cassidy of Cassatt;
grandchildren, Cindy Bass, Verna Bumgarner, Robert J. (Audrey) Griggs, David
Murray Griggs, Pamela Griggs (Gil) Smith, Mechelle Griggs (Ty) Cobb, Sharon
Griggs (Olin) Bailey, Gregory (Melissa) Dickerson, Rohn Griggs, Sherry Triana,
Sam (Tracy) Smith, and Mark Staley; 19 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Little, Jr.
ORANGEBURG
– James Little, Jr., 60, died
Funeral services were held at
Mr. Little was born
In 1981 he married Vivian Green, and to this union two children were born:
Saman Annabess Little Triplin and James Little, III. During his outstanding
teaching career, he earned numerous awards and accolades including teacher of
the year in 1988 at
He was a member of the National Teachers Association and the South Carolina
Education Association. He was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Board
of Trustees of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife of 27 years Vivian G. Little; his daughter, Saman A.L.
(Jerome) Triplin; a son, James (Ashli) Little, III; two grandsons, Jerome
Triplin, III, and James Little, IV; his parents, Mr. James and Mrs. Katie
Little; his siblings, Ronald Little, Donald (Mary) Little, Pamela L. (Bernard)
McDaniel, and John (Melisa) Little; and other
relatives and friends.
Bythewood Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Howard Barefoot, Sr.
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Barefoot was born
Howard
was preceded in death by a grandson, Donald Ingram, Jr. and by his sister,
Margaret Parnell.
Surviving are two sons, James
"Buddy" Barefoot, Jr. of Hartsville, and James Barefoot, III of
Concord, N.C.; seven daughters, Rhonda (Jimmy) Drew of Ruby, Joyce (Don)
Plattner of Memphis, Tenn., Linda (Johnny Mac) Stokes, Barbara Melton, and
Kathy Wallace of Hartsville, Tracie (Keith) Slamcik of Gastonia, N.C., and
Kathy Barefoot of Charleston, West, Va.; a brother, Carroll (Barbara) Barefoot
of Hartsville; 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles Roy “Chuck”
CHERAW
– Charles Roy “Chuck” Walker, 60, died April 1, 2009.
Graveside
services were held at
The family received friends April 2,
Mr. Walker, widower of Peggy Reynolds was born
Surviving are his son, Chad Russell (Dawn Walker) of
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Willie Cassidy,
Jr.
CHERAW – Willie Cassidy, Jr., 49, died
Funeral services were April 11 at
Mr. Willie was born
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie Louise Cassidy Briscoe.
Surviving are four sisters, Clementine Cassidy of Jamaica Queens, N.Y., Bonnie
Cassidy of Cheraw, Janie (Everett) Ratliff of Silver Spring, MD and Trollie
(John) Davis of Wallace; four brothers, Allen (Joyce) Cassidy of Silver Spring,
MD, Howard Cassidy of Washington, D.C., Leroy (Inez) Cassidy of Wallace, and
Lavance Cassidy of Cheraw; also Vickie Williams of Chester-field; six aunts,
Louise Singleton, Warlillian Thomas, Louvenia Funderburk, Aurealia Lyles,
Berthel Cassidy and Eunice Gillespie all of Cheraw; three uncles, Wilson Lyles
and Mack Lyles of Cheraw and Robert Wright of Society Hill; and other relatives
and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Funeral services were at
He will be remembered for family gatherings, cookouts, being a comedian,
singing karakoke and the original creator of the slide.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dedria Evans.
Surviving is his step father, Herbert Rogers of Patrick; daughter, Toni Zeal of
Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Allen Graves of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a sister, Laura-Ann
James of Cheraw; also Gwendolyn Nealy, Lenaisha Thomas; a cousin, Milton
Campbell; three uncles, Clyde Graves, Tommy Hawkins and Ray Hawkins; five
aunts, Majorie Campbell, Jeanette Johnson, Sandra Wilkins, Debra Harrell and
Bonnie Crummy and a godson, Christopher Wilkins and two goddaughters, Kylah
Brown and Amoria Hale.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Jessie Kollock
CHERAW – Mr. Jessie Kollock, 75, died
Funeral services were at
Mr. Kollock was educated in the public schools of
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Diane Smith, Vivian Kollock, and
Cora Mae Carmichael and brothers, Russell Kollock and Curtis Kollock.
Surviving is his son, Dewey (Michelle) Johnson, Sr.; grandchildren, Latoya
Harrington, Tiffany Harrington, Ebony Harrington, Dewy Johnson, Jr., Jamilia
Johnson and Jacinda Johnson all of High Point, N.C. and Tasha White of Cheraw;
two sisters, Elizabeth McDougal and Mary F. Kollock both of Bennettsville; a
brother, Paul Kollock; also Dora Mae Jones; and other relatives and friends.
.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Thelma Chavis
Funeral services were April 15, at
The family received friends Tuesday evening
She was born
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Brock Chavis, Lois Chavis and
Archie “Pud” Chavis; two half brothers, Birch Quick and Johnny Quick and one
half sister, Lizzie Quick Duncan.
Surviving is a brother, John Tyson Chavis of
Watson-King Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Amanda Streater
Davis
Funeral services were at
She was the daughter of the late Mr. Lonnie Streater and
the late Mrs. Candys Hillian Streater. Mrs. Davis was born
Mrs. Davis was educated in Chesterfield County Public Schools and graduated
from
Mrs. Davis enjoyed gardening, quilting and making dolls for all special
occasions. She was a generous donor to family members, civic, social and
fraternal organizations. At an early age, she joined
Mrs. Amanda S. Davis was inducted into the Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She later became a charter member of
Chesterfield County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and
served as the Treasurer until her demise.
She was a Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and participated in
all aspects of the organization as a fundraiser and member of the Scholarship
Committee and Executive Board.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by two siblings, John Lunn Streater and Mrs.
Audrey Streater Davis.
Surviving is her loving husband, Thomas E. Davis; a daughter, Cindy D. Davis;
her siblings, Mrs. Theodora Streater (Alexander) Parker and Miss Ruth E.
Streater of Greensboro, North Carolina; James L. (Callie) Streater of Florence;
Mrs. Loretta Streater (Marine) McNeal of Chesterfield; Mrs. Gladys Streater
(James) Sweeney of Cheraw; Mrs. Katherine Streater Binns of Patrick; and Miss
Cynthia A. Streater of Allendale; two adopted grandsons, Memphis James Sweeney
of Mullins and Craig Davis of Columbia; and other relatives and friends.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Heraw Kayleigh
Brooke Harrison
CHERAW – Heraw Kayleigh Brooke Harrison, infant daughter of Kyrsten E. Sutton
and Joseph Ryan Harrison died
Memorial services were at
Surviving are her parents and a twin sister, Hayley Addison Harrison;
grandparents, Holly Quick of Cheraw and Eric A. Sutton of
Louise Gooden
Crowley
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Crowley was born
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Crowley and two
brothers, Travis Gooden and Leverne Gooden.
Surviving is a daughter, Doris C. (Donald) Hare of Lexington; a son, William
Stafford Crowley; four grandchildren, Donnie (Nichol) Hare, Delaine Hare,
Amanda Elizabeth and Melanie Michelle Crowley; a great-grandchild, Emily Hare;
two step great-grandchildren, Ashley and Meredith DeHaai; a brother, Eugene
(Diane) Gooden of Dillon; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Levern Chapman
CHERAW - Levern Chapman, 53, died March 18, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Born
Levern was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; stepfather, Eugene
Ford; and two grandchildren, Malik Davis and Joseph Cameron Barron.
Surviving are his wife, Martha J. Chapman, of Cheraw; his
mother of the home; two sons, Levern Chapman Jr. of Cheraw and Jacobie Davaughn
Reed of Bennettsville; four daughters, Gloria Anita Chapman of Cheraw, Teria
Ann Ellerbe and April Danielle Reed of Bennettsville and Markita K. La’Voone
Chapman of Virgina Beach, Va.; two sisters, Karen F. (Sam) Martin of High
Point, N.C., and Wanda F. (Thomas) McFall of Cheraw; a brother, Edward J.
(Mary) Ford of High Point; five grandchildren, Defonte Byrd, Vernisha Chapman,
Lavisha Chapman, Naudia Chapman and James Davis Jr.; an uncle, Lecoaste (Louisa)
Chapman of Chesterfield; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Rosa Luisa Yanez
A graveside service was held at
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Burland Jackson Burch Jr.
Surviving are her parents of Mt. Croghan; grandparents, Betty Louise Burch of
Mt. Croghan, Juan Yanez Avila and Rosario Carmona Suarez of San Jose
Tepeyahualco, Tlaxco, Mexico; six aunts; and seven uncles.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eulonia Brumit
Burr
Graveside services were at
Born
Surviving are two cousins, Eulalia Cranford of Dillon and Fred Sowell of Vero
Beach, Fla.; also Deborah S. Vaccarelli of Battery Park, Va.; and other
relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to: Paws and Claws,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sarah Geneva
Graveside services were held at
Born
She was preceded in death by four sons, Woodrow W. Gainey Jr., Clarence Gainey,
Joseph Burrell “J.B.” Gainey and Larry Gainey.
Surviving are three daughters, Frances Juanita Gainey and Sandra “Sandy”
(Billy) Doster of Kannapolis, N.C., and Cathy Marie (Douglas) Beaver of China
Grove, N.C.; two sons, Carroll Gainey of Lamar and Dennis Gainey (Leeann) of
Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Edelle Melton of Cheraw; 13 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Faith Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund,
Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Donald Lee
Johnson Sr.
WALLACE - Donald Lee Johnson Sr., 62, died
A funeral service will be held at
Born in
Surviving are his loving wife, Diane Tyner Johnson Wallace; two sons, Donald
Lee Johnson Jr. of Wallace and Sandy Michael Johnson of Patrick; two daughters,
Crystal Johnson Golden of Wallace and Phyllis Johnson of Myrtle Beach; two
sisters, Polly J. Branham of Columbia and Joyce J. Blackwell of Bishopville;
three grand-children, Brooke Johnson of Jacksonville, N.C., Jon Johnson of
Rockingham, N.C., and Grant Golden of Wallace.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Colin Johnson and Jerry
Michael Johnson.
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary O. Watson
RUBY - Mary O. Watson, 86, died
Funeral services were held at
Visitation was
Born
She was preceded in death by a son, Walter “Mickey” Watson; a sister, Frances
O. Willmon; stepmother, Allie Joplin Oliver; and half-sister, Verdie O. Lear.
Surviving are three grandsons, Walter “Mitch” Watson and David Watson of
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Johnnie Chambers
PAGELAND – Johnnie Chambers, 88, died April 8, 2009, at
his home.
A funeral service was held at
Born
Surviving are three sons, Eugene (Naomi) Chambers of Monroe, Joe Lee (Norma
Jean) Chambers of Charlotte, N.C., and Mitchell (Mary) Chambers of Pageland;
three daughters, Mildred Chambers of Monroe, Shirley Fairley of Pageland and
Cindy Butler of Charlotte; four sisters, Ireene Chambers, Katherine Sowell and
Janiez Blakeney of Pageland and Essie Mae Huntley of Philadelphia, Pa.; 26
grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and
friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Edward Chambers; a daughter, Betty
Tyson; three sisters, Carrie Choplin, Bertha Richardson and Lucy Graham; and
two brothers, Bennie Chambers and James Chambers.
Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Ethel Pegues
CHERAW —
Miss Ethel Pegues, 85, died April 13, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Miss Pegues was born
She attended the public schools of
She was preceded in death by a son, John Henry Pegues.
Surviving are three grandsons, Kelvin Pegues, Donnie R. (Wendy) Pegues, and
Cricket Pegues all of High Point, N.C.; seven great-grandchildren; siblings,
Mary Elizabeth McKay of Cheraw, Mary Alice Smith of Washington, D.C., Frank
(Gwendolyn) Shields, Gilbert (Gerline) Shields, John (Elizabeth) Pegues and
Luther Pegues, Jr. all of Cheraw, Lester (Mary) Pegues of High Point, N.C., Valada
Mckay of Cheraw; also Mary P. Jackson; and other relatives and friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John Henry Hooks
CHERAW —
John Henry Hooks, 78, died April 7, 2009.
Funeral services were April 13 at
John was born
He was converted at an early age and joined
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelmae Scott Hook; a son, Morris Scott;
two sisters, and eight brothers.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Jones of Penn. and Velvetta (Johnny) Squire
of Society Hill; four sons, Otis (Sharon) Scott of Naples, Italy, Anthony
Hooks, Christopher (Shirley) Hooks and Elton J. Hooks all of Cheraw; a
granddaughter, Aeisha Scott of Cheraw; two sisters, Louise Wilson and Ella Mae
Calhoun both of Cheraw; a brother, Norman Billy Hooks of Cheraw; an aunt, Eva
Hurst McQueen of Cheraw; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild; two godchildren, Kote Byrd of Society Hill and Sheron
Floyd of Cheraw; also Johnny Soon of Cheraw; and other relatives and friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eldon D. “Ed” Sellers
CHERAW – Mr. Eldon D. “Ed” Sellers, 68, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Sellers was born
Surviving are three sons, Keith (Stacey) Sellers and Mark Sellers of Cheraw,
and Timothy (Lorrie) Sellers of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Carol Sellers
(David) Pearce of Garner, N.C.; a sister, Carolyn Love of Cheraw; also nine
grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
William Thomas
“W. T. Lee CHERAW – Mr. William Thomas “W. T.” Lee, 81, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Lee was born
W.T. was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine McKenzie
Ammons Lee and two brothers, J.C. and Carl Lee.
Surviving are two sons, Kenny (Diane) Ammons and William Lee, Jr. both of
Cheraw; a daughter, Kathy Lee of Cheraw; a brother, Alexander Lee of Gurley,
AL.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eric Eugene
Duncan
Funeral services were April 18 at
Eric Eugene Duncan, son of Thomas Eugene Luckey and Shirley Duncan Isaac was
born on
Eric attended the
Eric was an outgoing people person and enjoyed making others laugh. He also
enjoyed playing his games, listening to music and driving his Caprice Super
Sport.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, a grandfather, an aunt
and an uncle.
Surviving is his father of Charlotte, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Freeman
Isaac of Chesterfield; two daughters, Akira Zymere Duncan, Highpoint, N.C. and
Arieonna Nateya Jefferson, Chesterfield; two brothers, Johnny (Teresa) Duncan,
Morven, N.C. and Tyrone (Tawana) Duncan, Chesterfield; a sister, Donna Duncan,
Charlotte, N.C.; grandparents, Addie Evans and J.D. (Nora) Smith all of
Chesterfield; also, Timika Isaac and Nyasia Jefferson; and other relatives and
friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Jay W. Hardison
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. – Jay W.
Hardison died
Memorials services were at
The family received friends after the service.
Jay was born to John Walter and Kate Vail Hardiosn and reared in
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Katherine V. Hardison a
nephew.
Surviving is his wife, Sally Thrower Hardion, and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to your local Humane Society, in memory of Jay.
Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service was
in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Dorsey Hancock
CHERAW – Mr. Dorsey “Ragmop” Hancock, 64, died
Funeral services were April 25 at
Dorsey was born
Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Hancock of Bronx, N.Y.; daughters, Mary B.
Sellers of Cheraw, Betty Jean Hancock of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Marilyn L. (James)
Johnson of Bronx, N.Y.; a son, Dorsey Hancock, Jr.; an adopted son, Michael
Wilson (Sheila) of Cheraw; five grandchildren, Jessica Sellers of Columbia,
Ebony Teka, and Juan all of Bronx, N.Y., and Rakeem of Charlotte, N.C.; a
great-granddaughter, Shaniah of Bronx, N.Y.; brothers, J.E. (Joann) Hancock of
Maryland, J.W. (Inez) Hancock and a step-brother, Jim (Bonita) Ellison both of
Cheraw.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John Laney Melton, Jr.
CHERAW – John Laney “White Rat” Melton, Jr., 77, died
Funeral services were April 26 at
John was the son of the late Laney and Hilda Breeden
Melton born
Surviving is his wife, Jackie Smith Melton; a son, John (Mary Lynn) L. Melton,
III; daughters, Sharron B. Melton, Recci (Johnny) Rock all of Cheraw; a sister,
Becky (Duncan) M. Heron of Durham N.C.; nine grandchildren, Lindsay, JJ, Genia,
Michelle, Vanessa, Amber, Ethan, Jackson Laney and Ella “Sissy” and a
great-grandchild to be born in Oct.
Memorials may be made to: Lower Macedonia Baptist Church, Youth Group,
Harden Creech
WALLACE -
Harden Creech, 96, died April 24, 2009.
Funeral services were April 27 at
He was the son of the late Ebbie and Julia Quick Creech. He retired from
Carolina Feed Mills and was a master gardener who shared his garden with many
in the community. He was a faithful member of
Surviving are his wife, Mary Catherine Quick Creech of the home; sons, Jimmie
Creech and his wife Rene’ and Tommy Creech and his wife Jo Linda, all of
Cheraw; daughters, Beulah C. Black of Bennettsville, Frances Tarlton and her
husband K.T. of Cheraw and Barbara C. Leviner and her husband, Jap of Wallace;
a sister, Margurite Isgett of Asheville, N.C.; and 14 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Lifeline, c/o Pilot Club of Bennettsville,
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margie Robinson Shaw
CHERAW —
Margie Robinson Shaw, 76, died April 23, 2009.
Graveside services were at
Funeral services were April 28 at
She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Ollie Rogers Robinson. She was
retired and was a former employee of Sid’s Dime Store in Cheraw.
She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Mitchell Shaw; a daughter, Debbie
Shaw Wallace; sisters, Betty Lou Gainey and Pat Bryant and a brother, Donald
Robinson.
Surviving is her daughter, Karen Shaw Diehl of
Norton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Bobby Lee Clark
CHERAW - Bobby Lee Clark, 67, died April 24, 2009.
Memorial services were April 27 at
He was the son of the late Maxie Lee and Sallie Pope Clark. He was a member of
He was predeceased by two brothers, Travis Quick and Jessie Quick; and an
infant sister.
Surviving are his siblings, Cynthia C. Rogers and Maxie Lee Clark, III, both of
Pageland; brother, Maxie Lee Clark, Jr. of
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Lorenda Pridgen
CHERAW – Mrs. Lorenda Pridgen, 72, died
A celebration for her life was held April 28th at
Lorenda was born
She studied God’s word and shared His truth with others teaching Sunday school
for over 40 years.
Lorenda was an avid reader, who enjoyed NASCAR and football often giving her
loud and boisterous counsel from her couch. One of her many talents was her crochet work which adorns the homes of her many
family and friends. Her secret gift was writing poetry, which her family has
recently discovered.
Surviving is her husband of 42 years Ralph; her daughter, Dottie Campbell of
Cheraw; her son and his wife Maj. Joe & Denise Pridgen of Ft. Rucker, Ala.;
step-daughter, Debi Pridgen of Tampa, Fla.; her granddaughters, Christina
Pridgen of Irmo, Angel Pridgen of Prattville, Ala. and Carolyn (Tim) Jones also
of Prattville, Ala.; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials made to: World Hunger, Southern Baptist Convention, c/o International
Mission Board, Attn: World Hunger, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230 or Hospice
of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Connie Elizabeth Abernathy Fitch
Funeral services were at
Visitation was 11–noon prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Fitch was born
Connie was preceded in death by a grandchild, Brandon Jenkins and by two
brothers, Reece and Junior Abernathy.
Surviving is her husband of 62 years, Charles Junior Fitch of the home; a
daughter, Diane Fitch (Larry) Guy of Gastonia, N.C.; two grandchildren, Brent
(Sherri) Jenkins of Clover and Jason Guy of Gastonia, N.C.; a great-grandchild,
Aidan Guy of Mt. Holly, N.C.; two sisters, Margaret Suggs of Gastonia, N.C. and
Lucille Kirkland of Clover.
Memorials may be made to: Bethel Baptist Church, c/o of Lucille Rollins, 11078
Hwy. 151, Jefferson, S.C. 29718 or Jefferson Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 155,
Jefferson, S.C. 29718.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ola Oats
CHERAW - Mrs. Ola Oats “Cookie”
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Crowley was born
Cookie was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Crowley; a daughter, Janice
C. Hollis; a brother, Earl Oats; and by two sisters, Lib Matthews and Mary
Miller.
Surviving is a son, Tommy Crowley of Cheraw; two daughters, Jodie (Ricky) Nolan
of Bennettsville, and Judy (Paul) Hunsucker of Robbins, N.C.; two
grandchildren, Daniel Hatcher and Kim Hatcher (Jason) McNeil; two
great-grandchildren, Cameron and Bryson Hatcher; two sisters, Hilda Harrelson
of
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Danny Copeland BenovitZ
Graveside services were at
Mr. Benovitz was born
He was preceded in death by his father, Len Benovitz and by his maternal
grand-parents, Buck and Wincie Hancock Copeland.
Surviving is his mother, Jane C. Benovitz of Elizabethtown, N.C.; two sisters,
Cynthia Benovitz and Michella Baxter both of Elizabethtown, N.C.; and siblings,
Laura Benovitz, Lindsay, Seth, and Jayson Baxter all of Elizabethtown, N.C.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
CHERAW – Ada Quick Chavis, died April 29,
2009.
Funeral services were held at
She was a daughter of the late J. Clyde and Alma Grant Quick. She was the widow
of Donnie E. Chavis, Sr. She was an active member of
She was preceded in death by two brothers, A.J. and Otis Quick and a sister,
Margaret Webb.
Surviving are her son, Donnie E. (Robin) Chavis, Jr., a daughter, Cheryl (John)
Fisher, three grandchildren, Godfrey Fisher, Brenne Fisher and Dec Chavis all
of Cheraw, SC, a sister, Bonnie McQueen of Wallace, SC.
Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Grace Edwards Gulledge RUBY – Mrs. Grace
Edwards Gulledge, 73, died
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. April 29, at
Visitation was
Mrs. Gulledge was born
Grace was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Charles Gulledge and by two
brothers, J. D. and James Edwards.
Surviving is her husband, Charles P. Gulledge; two sons, Randy M. (Jolynn)
Gulledge of Myrtle Beach and Jamie P. (Judy) Gulledge of Chesterfield; three
grandchildren, Jodi Gulledge of Myrtle Beach, Bethany (Chad) Lee of Cheraw, and
Hannah Gulledge of Chesterfield; a brother, Jerry Edwards of Pageland; three
sisters, Lucille E. Brewer of Lancaster and Myrtle E. Blackmon and Betty E.
Melton both of Pageland.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
William Crawford Moore
CHERAW – William Crawford Moore, Sr. 84, died
Funeral services were held at
The family received friends
He was a son of the late Henry King and Gladys Bottoms Moore. He was Vice
President of B.C. Moores & Sons. He was a US Air Force Veteran (First
Lieutenant). He was a Founder and Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Cordele,
Surviving are his wife Virginia Carolyn Ballard Moore of Cheraw, SC, a son,
William Crawford Moore, Jr. of Cheraw, SC, two daughters, Nancy Moore Sowell of
N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Carolyn Moore Atkinson of Hartsville, SC and five
grandchildren, Jamie Bennitt, Becky Moore, Katie Moore, Jency Bennitt and Josh
Atkinson.
Memorials may be made to: St. David’s Episcopal Church, Memorial Fund,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Alvin Roy Quick
CHERAW – Alvin Roy “Tony” Quick, 60, died May 3, 2009.
Graveside services were held at
The family received friends
He was a son of the late John Fletcher and Violet Crabb Quick. He was an
employed for 33 years with Palmetto Brick. He enjoyed watching Westerns,
fishing and playing poker. He was an avid Carolina Panthers and NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a brother, Jimmy
Quick.
Surviving is his wife, Dorothy “Jill” Quick; sons, John Ross Quick and Thomas
Alan Quick all of Cheraw; and a sister, Linda (Mike) Ledkins of Pensacola, Fla.
Memorials to: Hospice of
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
R. W. Shelton, Sr
RUBY – The Rev. R. W. Shelton,
Sr., 76, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
The Rev. Shelton was born
He organized and moderated the Tri-State Independent Baptist
Preachers Fellowship. Rev. Shelton was a Spiritual Leader and
The Rev. Shelton was preceded in death by two sons, Rupert Shelton, Jr., and
Milton Leon Shelton; three brothers, Samuel, Paul, and James Shelton; three
sisters, Leila Copple, Novella Powers, and Myrtle Marshall; and by his
grandson, Michael Shelton.
Surviving is his wife of 42 years, Linda Edwards Shelton of the home; two sons,
Jerry Lynn (Janet) Shelton of Monroe, N.C., and Thomas C. (Holly) Shelton of
Pageland; two daughters, Wanda Shelton (
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James S. “Jamie” Stroud
PATRICK – Mr. James S. “Jamie”
Stroud, 78, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was April 30, after
Mr. Stroud was born
Jamie was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Tyner Stroud; two brothers,
Tom and Harrison Stroud; and by three sisters, Dale Helms, Agnes Crawford, and
Essie Tolson.
Surviving are two sons, Darrell Stroud and Mitchell Stroud of Patrick; two
sisters, Louise Stroud and Sue Jordan of Patrick; seven grandchildren, two
great-grand-children, and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to: Agape Hospice,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Ted A. Whitaker
CHERAW – Mr. Ted A. Whitaker, 67, died
Memorial services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Whitaker was born
Ted was preceded in death by two brothers, Aaron and Gene Whitaker; and by a
sister Bonnie Gainey.
Surviving is a son, Ronald (Millie) Rowan of Wadesboro; two daughters, Melissa
(Chris) Clark and Teresa (Tony) Gulledge of Chesterfield; three brothers,
Theron Whitaker of
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
William David Garris
CHERAW – William David Garris, 83, died May 1, 2009.
A service was held at
He was a son of the late David A. and Bertie Lee Lyons Garris. He was the
widower of Lucillie Nolan Garris and Ruby Brock Garris. He was a World War II,
Army Air Corps Veteran. He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt.
Surviving are his step-sons, Roger L. Brock Sr., Charles Nolan, Johnny Nolan
all of Cheraw, SC, Robert Nolan of Ruby, SC, a step-daughter, Shirley (Jim)
Montgomery of Rockingham, NC, a sister, Frances Morris of Cheraw, SC,
grandchildren, Chris (Crystal) L. Brock of Cheraw, SC, Brent Montgomery of
Rockingham, NC and great grandchildren, Clayton Brock and Cole Brock of Cheraw,
SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a stepdaughter, Janet Nolan and a
grand-child, Roger L. Brock, Jr.
Memorials may be made to the hospice of your choice.
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Georgianna Rebecca Broady
WALLACE –
Ms. Georgianna Rebecca Broady, 86, died
Funeral services were at
Ms. Georgianna was born
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Annie Broady, Bernice Townsend, and
Alberta Burney.
Surviving are Larry Ellerbe, Jr. of Wallace; five sisters, Margaret Moody of
Brooklyn, N.Y., Anna Bloomfield of Wallace, Hattie Wilson (Woodrow) of Cheraw,
Mary Lou Ewing of Rockingham, N.C., and Shirley Thomas (Mack) of Rockingham,
N.C.; two brothers, Dan Broady and Dave Broady (Thelma) both of Rockingham,
N.C.; also Mary Lee Leak of Wallace; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary L. Sellers
CHERAW –
Mary L. Sellers, 61, died
Funeral services were May 8 at
Mary was born
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Burns; three sisters, Bessie
Scott, Sarah Sellers and Mary Jane McLendon; five brothers, Fred Sellers, Son
John Hailey, Jack Hailey, Rivers Hailey, Sr. and Buster Haiely.
Surviving is a daughter, Carolyn Sellers; six grandchildren, Tahara
Burns-Speight, Taona Sellers, Jamell Sellers, Angel McGilluary, Ian Burns and
Kamora Sellers all of New York; four sisters, Katherine Hailey of Cheraw,
Carrie Young of Hartsville, Maggie Hubbard of Bennettsville, and Rosa Emmanuel
of Buffalo, N.Y.; four brothers, George Sellers and Nathaniel Sellers of
Cheraw, Luther Sellers of Hartsville, and Joe Sellers of Farrell, Pa.; and
other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jack Hailey
CHERAW –
Mr. Jack Hailey, 83, died
Funeral services were May 4 at
Jack was born
Jack’s building knowledge of remodeling and building can be seen throughout
Cheraw and Cash Community. One of his greatest accomplishments was the
construction of Grooms Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Buster and Son Rivers Hailey, Sr.,
John Hailey, and a sister, Mary Jane McLendon.
Surviving is his loving wife, Ida Hailey; two children, Willie L. (Adam) Dixon
of Hartsville and Donald (Lean) Brown of Timmonsville; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; five sisters, Katherine Hailey, Mary L. Sellers both of
Cheraw, Rosa Emmanuel of Buffalo, N.Y., Carrie Young of Hartsville, Maggie
Hubbard of Bennettsville; a brother, Joe Lewis Sellers of Farrell, Pa.; and
other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Johnny Cecil “J.C.” Lowery
Funeral services were at
Mr. Johnny Cecil Lowery was the son of the late Gilbert and Alice Patterson
Lowery.
“J.C.” as he was affectionately known attended the
He was converted at an early age and joined the
He was married to Catherine Ercelle Lowery and to this union, a child was born,
Garry Orlando Lowery.
Surviving is his loving and devoted wife, Catherine E.L. Lowery; a son, Garry
Orlando Lowery (Roslyn),
Katie Linton Burr
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Burr was born
Katie was also preceded in death by her first husband, Sandy Linton; a son,
Wilson Lee Linton; a grandson, Richard Sellers; two brothers, David and Archie
Oliver; and four sisters, Sarah Brock, Gwennie Buckles, Nezzie Tucker, and Cora
Joplin.
Surviving is her husband, Lloyd Clinton Burr of the home; two sons, Tommy
(Sherri) Linton of Chesterfield and Mickey (Frances) Linton of Pageland; a
daughter, Sandra Gainey of Chesterfield; two stepsons, Wilson Burr and Lloyd
Burr both of Chesterfield; a brother, Knowlton Oliver of Chesterfield; five
grandchildren, Dennis Sellers, Sandy Sellers, Mitch Linton, Thomas Linton and
Jarred Linton; two great-grandchildren, Tamra Sellers and Madison Linton.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sarah Elizabeth Williams
CHERAW –
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Williams, 76, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Williams was born
Sarah was married to the late William David Williams, and was also preceded in
death by a son, William Lee Williams, and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Graham.
Surviving is a son, James David "Jay" Williams and wife, Fran of
Winter Haven, Fla.; two daughters, Ernestine Young and husband, Jimmy of Winter
Haven, Fla., and Sandy Ann Bowman of Cheraw; six grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Robert Lee Cash
PATRICK – Mr. Robert Lee Cash, 54, died
Funeral services were May 10 at
Mr. Robert was born
He was preceded in death by four grandchildren, Quantez, La’Trina, Jamarrie and
Ja’Keya Cash; a sister, Sarah Langeley and a brother, Franklin Cash.
Surviving is his loving wife of 32 years, Katrina S. Cash;
a son Robert J. Cash (Cassandra), Chesterfield; two daughters, Katina L. Cash
(Fredrick), Chesterfield and Teresa J. Cash, (Wendell), Patrick; five
granddaughters, Shantel, Katrina, Sarah, Ashley and Shakira; two grandsons,
Robert and Ja’Quavious; 10 sisters, Lillie Mae Melton, Chesterfield, Louise
Moore (Donnie), Cheraw, Frances Wilson (John), Ruby, Patricia Joines (John),
Rev. Diane Belk, (Clayton), Icy Douglas, (Anthony) all of Chesterfield, Annie
Haynes (Fred), Jenie Dogier, Sue McCoit and Shirley Ethridge all of Charlotte,
N.C.; two brothers, Chester Lowery, Chesterfield and James McCoit of Charlotte,
N.C.; five aunts, Sara Wilson, Mildred Miller, Helen Ratliff, Nancy Lindsey and
Sylvia Almodovar all of Charlotte, N.C.; three uncles, Johnnie McCoy, Wilbert
June McCoy, both of Chesterfield and Jimmie Heyward McCoy of Charlotte, N.C.;
and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Gerald Glenn Blalock
Funeral services were May 12 at
Visitation was held from
Mr. Blalock was born
Surviving is his wife Penny Ann Rollings Blalock of the home; a son Jerry
Rayfield, Lexington, NC; three daughters: Caitlin Blalock of the home; Tracy
Renee Blalock, Mt. Pleasant, NC, and Mitzy Harrison, Albemarle, NC; mother and
stepfather: Mattie and Ray Sinclair,Wadesboro, N.C.; one grandson: Michael
Harrison, Albemarle, N.C; two brothers: C. P. Blalock, Norwood, N.C. and Eddie
(Janice) Blalock, Albemarle, N.C.; one sister: Mary Jo (William) Potts, New
London, N.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Christine Lynch
Hensley
CHERAW – Mrs. Christine Lynch Hensley, 83, died
.
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Hensley was born
Christine was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Terry M. Hensley; a
daughter, Joan Webster; a brother, Warren Lynch; and by two sisters, Betty
Spence and Judy Ballew.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda J. Dillard of the home and Vickie A.
(Ricky) Gaskins of Chesterfield; Frankie Webster of Cheraw; 14 grandchildren;
21 great-grand-children, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, James
(Connie) Lynch of Myrtle Beach.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Bessie Leona
Pressley Brock
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Brock was born
Surviving are two sons, James Vernon (Iva) Brock of Kannapolis, N.C., and
Harold Dean (Lou) Brock of Richfield, N.C.; two daughters, Mary B. (Eddie)
Terry of Rockingham, N.C., and Shirley Anne Barnes of the home; 15 grandchildren,
18 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Agape Hospice of the
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
J. Yates Brown
CHERAW – Mr. J. Yates Brown, 76, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Brown was born
Yates was preceded in death by two sisters, and three brothers.
Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Mary B. Brown of the home; a daughter,
Sheila R. Brown and fiancé, Eddie Lang of Cheraw; two grandchildren, Hailey J.
Brown and companion, Brandon Linton of Cheraw and Jonathan Y. Brown of Cheraw;
a sister, Laura Lattimore of Bishopville; three brothers, Racine Brown of
Columbia, Donald P. Brown of Camden, and Maurice Brown of Greenville.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John William Justice, Jr.
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – John
William Justice, Jr. died
There will be a family graveside
service at Old St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw and a celebration of his
life at the Siler City Country Club at a later date.
He was born on
He married Anne Farish Watlington on
In 1984 he and his son purchased
the company and renamed it Southern Aggregates. Johnny was very active
throughout his life in numerous church, professional, and community
organizations.
When he was young and during his married years in Cheraw, he was a member of
St. David’s Episcopal Church. He was a vestry member of Grace Episcopal Church
when they lived in
He returned to his Episcopal roots
when he and Farish retired to
Perhaps his best-loved community
service was through membership in Rotary International. He received a
distinguished service citation, was a Paul Harris Fellow, served as District
Governor from 1990-1991 and delighted in delivering the invocation most Mondays
whether requested to or not.
His hobbies included his love of
the outdoors with time spent hunting, fishing, and enjoying all water-related
activities at his beloved Pawley’s
In his later years he turned his love of cooking into creating the perfect
popcorn at Penick.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Justice Nock and Sarah Justice
Mann.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years,
Farish Watlington Justice; daughters, Elizabeth Carson and Anne Farish Justice;
his son, John William Justice, III and his wife, Donna; five grandchildren,
Bill, Betsy and Nancy Hill and John William Justice, IV and Samford Watlington
Justice; three great-grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to the Old St. David’s Episcopal Church Cemetery Fund,
Boles Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Yvonne Austion McBride
PAGELAND – Yvonne Austin McBride,
59, died May 13, 2009.
Funeral services were held at
Yvonne was the daughter of the late Ben and Annie Francis Lockhart Austin born
in
Yvonne was a member of the New Arising Ministries where she served as an Usher
and on the Missionary Board. She also assisted with the church food bank
ministry.
Surviving is her husband, Louis McBride; three sons, Andrew Austin (Teresa
Reid), Michael Crawford and Louis McBride, Jr. all of Pageland; five daughters,
Tameka Austin Lindsey (Jerell) of Monroe, N.C., Ida Mae Burns, Wanda Faye
McBride (D.C.), Beverly Blakeney, Jennifer McBride (Robert) all of Pageland;
two sisters, Wilma Austin and Annie Austin both of Pageland; three brothers,
Randy Austin (Peggy), Gerald Austin (Mavis) and Roy Austin (Bobbie) all of
Pageland; 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a godson, Willie Harris of
Pageland; also, Sutie Louallen of Lancaster and Darlene Haggins, Kershaw; and
other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Beverly Sue
Griggs O’Neal
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. O’Neal was born
Surviving is her husband, Ernest Eugene O’Neal of the home; a son, Tony (Susan)
O’Neal of Lancaster; a daughter, Tina (Tommy) Deese of Lancaster; a brother,
John W. Griggs, Jr. of Williamston; two sisters, Lucille Riley of Patrick and
Hazel Griggs of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Jean Raymond Bourque
HARTSVILLE – Mr. Jean Raymond
Bourque, 75,died
Mr. Bourque was born
Jean was preceded in death by a
sister, Joan Bourque.
Surviving is his wife, Szari Lewis Bourque of the home;
two daughters, Lauren Bourque of The Isle of Wight,
Memorials may be made to: Paws and Claws,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Virgel Franklin Roddy, Jr.
Memorial services were at
Virgel was born
Surviving are his children Rose Roddy of Monroe and Frankie Roddy of
Memorials may be made to: Virgel Franklin Roddy, Jr.
memorial fund c/o
Peacock-Newman & White Funeral and Cremation Service of Southport, N.C. was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Emmie Chapman Griggs
SOCIETY HILL – Emmie Chapman Griggs, 70, died May 19,
2009.
Funeral services were held May 22 at
Visitation was
Emmie was a daughter of the late Russell and Elsie Thomas Chapman. She was a
member of
Surviving is her husband, Robert E. Griggs of Society Hill; sons, Kevin Griggs
of Society Hill, and Jeffrey (Kristen) Griggs of Hartsville; grandchildren,
Jackson Nesmith Griggs and Margaret Emily Griggs both of Hartsville; a brother,
Bobby R. Chapman of Society Hill; and a sister, Mary Chapman Brazell of Cheraw.
Memorials may be made to:
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Elvira Wilson Fleming
PATRICK
– Elvira Wilson Fleming, 69, died May 17, 2009.
Funeral services were held May 23 at
Elvira Wilson Fleming was born on
Under the influence of a Christian home, she was baptized and joined the
Elvira attended school in Cheraw. On
Surviving are her children, Davida Kenley of Virginia Beach, Va., Alvin Fleming
of Chesterfield, Rhonda Fleming of Irvington, N.J., Dail McNeil of Germantown,
MD, Gail Blake of Rockhill, John Preston Fleming and Alicia Fleming both of
Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; also Ron Kenley, Sr.
and James Blake, Jr., Edith McFarlan of Hartley, DE, Eddie Campbell Jr., and
Daniel McFarlan; a brother, Jessie James, Jr. and his loving wife, Norma Jean
of Cheraw; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eugene Seegars Sr.
Funeral services were held May 22 at
Eugene Seegars, Sr. “Gene”,was born to the late James
“Cuda “ and Ola Mae Teal Seegars and raised in Pageland.
He spent the majority of his adult life in
He was preceded in death by a grand-daughter, Iyanla Seegars, a loving daughter-in-law,
Thias Seegars, a niece, Jessica Elizabeth Seegars and two older brothers, James
and Curtis Seegars.
Surviving are two daughters, Katrina Seegar and Kimberly Seegars; three sons,
Eugene Seegars, Jr., Kenneth Seegars, and Eugene Smith, all of Charlotte, N.C.;
grandsons, Kiante’ Seegars, Brandon Bailey, Eugene Seegars III, and Krishna
Seegars; granddaughters, Sharika Smith, and Karen Nicole Smith, all of
Charlotte, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Kianni Seegars of Atlanta, Ga., and A.J.
Mills of Charlotte, N.C.; five sisters, Mrs. Bernice Lavigne, Mrs. Minnie Lee
Mungo, Mrs. Lela Cureton, Mrs. Alma Appling, (Eugene), and Ms. Elizabeth
Seegars all of Charlotte, N.C.; also Ora Stinson of Charlotte, N.C. ; and other
relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home in Pageland was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
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Promila Mehra
CHERAW – Promila Mehra, 71, died May 24, 2009.
Funeral services were May 27 at
Promila was the retired owner of Big Apple Fashion and Janice Circle Mobile
Home Park.
Surviving are her siblings, Arun Mehra, Ajay Mehra, Anita Mehra, Neelma Behl,
also Surender David.
Norton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret Robinson “Libby” Haire
WALLACE – Margaret Robinson “Libby” Haire, 75, died May
30, 2009.
Funeral services were June 2 at
The family received friends Mon.
Margaret is the daughter of the late Liston and Blanche Nettles Robinson. She
was a homemaker and member of
Surviving is her daughter, Candy H. Coker and her husband, Jim of Cheraw; and
grandson, Timmy Clinkscales of Cheraw.
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of
arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Thelma Scott
Funeral services were at
Thelma was born
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Scott, Sr.; two sisters, Lucille
McClendon and Bessie Cosom; four brothers, Willie Lee Wilson, James Wilson,
Frank Wilson and Sonny Wilson.
Surviving are two sons, Roy Scott, Jr. and Russell Scott of Brooklyn, N.Y.;
three sisters, Ursalee Johnson of Cheraw, Agnes (David) Jefferson of Bethune,
and Barbara (Thurman) Kearney of Cheraw; four brothers, John (Lizzie) Wilson,
Thomas (Dorothy) Wilson and Eugene (Lavine) Wilson and Henry Wilson all of Cheraw;
five grandchildren all of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four great-grandchildren and other
relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Shanethia LaDedra
Baker
PAGELAND – Shanethia LaDedra Baker, 19, died May 26, 2009.
Funeral services were May 30 at
Shanethia was the daughter of Jonell and Henry Threatt and Timothy McManus born
Shanethia was a loving and caring person who loved her daughter Saniya very
much. She also enjoyed family gatherings and taking cruises with her family.
Shanethia was a joyful person always making others laugh with the stories she
shared with them.
Surviving are her parents; a daughter, Saniya Nicole Baker-Miller; two sisters,
Deneshia Tyson of the home and Andrea McManus,
Timothy McManus, Jr., Pageland; two aunts, Phyllis (Anthony) Miller and
Patricia Baker both of Pageland; two uncles, Curtis Baker and Jay Baker both of
Pageland; grandparents, Charles Blakeney, Jay Price both of Pageland and Howard
and Betty Threatt, Alton, N.C., Betty McManus, Jefferson; also, Nickolas Miller
of Jefferson; a god mother, Michelle Hasty of Columbia; and other relatives and
friends.
Shanethia was preceded in death by two grandparents, Virginia Lee Baker and
Greene Charlie McManus. Published in the Cheraw
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Walter Sellers
Graveside services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Sellers was born
Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Tucker Sellers; two sons,
Bernis and Randy Sellers; a daughter, Louise Melton, and by three sisters.
Surviving are four sons, Billy (Nita) Tucker of New London, N.C., Curtis
(Violet) Sellers, Dan Junior (Debbie) Sellers, and Danny Sellers, all of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Richard H. Tucker
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Tucker was born
Surviving is his wife, Brenda Sprinkle Tucker of the home; a son: Jason R.
(Marcia) Tucker of Mt. Croghan; a daughter: Rosalind T. (Johnny) Johnson of Mt.
Croghan; two grandchildren: Justin and Anna Lindsey of Mt. Croghan; three
brothers, Clifton Tucker and Tommy Tucker of Mt. Croghan, and Gerald Tucker of
Matthews, N.C.; and a sister, Janice Thaxton of Monroe, N.C.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Boyce Henry Shaw
WALLACE – Mr. Boyce Henry Shaw, 80, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation
Mr. Shaw was born
Boyce was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sarah Chavis Shaw; four
brothers, Phil, James C., Lewis, and Robert Lee Shaw; and by two sisters, Arita
Wilkes and Annie Belle English.
Surviving are three sons, Randy (Pam) Shaw of Chesterfield, James "Frankie"
(Rhonda) Shaw of Wallace, and Larry (Kay) Shaw of Gadsden, Ala.; a brother,
Mitchell "Pee Wee" (Saundra) Shaw of Wallace; two sisters, Lillian
Hayer of Kannapolis, N.C., and Ethel Rainwater of Rockingham, N.C.; 15
grandchildren and 26 great-grand-children.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
David Charles Thompson
CHERAW – David Charles Thompson, 54, died June 2, 2009.
Funeral services were held June 4, at
He was the son of Mary Collins Thompson Hilliard and the late Ward Thompson. He
worked in construction and shared his talents with his friends and family. He
was a avid history buff and enjoyed the annual civil
war renactments held in Cheraw every year. He was a member of St Peter's
Catholic Church and attended the
Surviving is his mother, Mary Collins Hilliard of Cheraw; a brother, Douglas
Thompson; two sisters, Rose Marie “Cookie” Herndon and Susan Lang all of
Cheraw; also Jenifer Lang, Jason Lang, Jack Thompson, Daniel Teal, and Matthew
Teal currently serving in
Memorials may be made to: Paws and Claws P.O. Box 386
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Pearl Powell Smith
Memorial services were held June 7 at the
The family received visitors at Rich and Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service
in
She was the devoted wife to the late William Poole “Bill” Smith. She was a
loving and devoted mother to Susan Finch McKeown (Mark McKeown) and Ann Finch
Lee (Allen Lee) and a caring and dedicated grandmother to Robert William
Ellstrom, Haley Powell McKeown, Addison Taylor McKeown, Margaret Chandler Lee,
Jonathan Edward Lee and Benjamin Allen Lee.
Memorials may be made to: The Alamance County Regional Cancer Center, 1236
Huffman Mill Rd # 120, Burlington, N.C. 27215, the Hospice Home of Alamance
Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to the Building Fund
of Elon Community Church, 271 N. Williamson Ave., Elon, N.C. 27244.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service was
in charge of arrangements. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Walker L. "Red" Polson
CHERAW – Mr. Walker L. "Red" Polson, 74, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Polson was born
Red was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Ray Graves, and by a brother,
Otis L. Polson.
Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Sarah Davis Polson of the home; two sons,
Timothy L. Polson and Samuel E. Polson of Cheraw; a daughter, Rebecca Polson
Teal of Cheraw; two grandchildren, Brittany Ann Polson and Nina Rebecca Teal; a
brother, Lennis (Louise) Polson of Chesterfield, and other relatives and
friends.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Mickey
Lee "Mick" Steen
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Steen was born
Surviving is his mother, Bessie Mae Steen of the home; four brothers, Don
(Bonnie) Steen, Danny (Julie) Steen, and Randy (Mary) Steen all of Mt. Croghan,
and Basil Steen of the home; four sisters, Joan Baker and Betty (Roy) Laney
both of Pageland, Wanda (Dock) Donahue of Mt. Croghan, and Gloria (Fred) Dennis
of Marshville, N.C.; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made: to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ernest Theodore
“Ted” Mickleberry
CHERAW – Ernest Theodore “Ted” Mickleberry, 87, died June
1, 2009.
Funeral services followed at
The family received friends from
He was the son of the late William Moore and Ida Jordan Mickleberry. He was the
widower of Louise McDonald to whom he was married for 52 years. He was a 1939
graduate of
Surviving are his children Brian (Carolyn) Mickleberry of Cheraw, and Nancy
Mickleberry of
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, Inc.,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Edgar Lacoste McIver
CHERAW – Edgar Lacoste McIver, 67, died May 30, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Edgar was born
The McIver Boys were known in Cheraw for their academic prowess, innate
intelligence and astute analytical ability. In the Last Will and Testament of
the Class of 1958
After graduation, Edgar moved to
Surviving are his brothers, Thomas (Thalitha) Warren of New York, Dr. William
(Edna) of
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Hanson Powe McIntosh
CHERAW – Hanson Powe McIntosh, 89, died May 25, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Hanson was born
In 1950, he married Claudia Harrington. After Claudia’s death, Hanson married
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Marion “Mack”, Jerome “Rommey”,
Frank, Willie “Pepper” and his sisters, Margaret,
Surviving is a sister, Vereen (James) Wilson of Cheraw; and other relatives and
friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Carroll Joseph Garvin
CHERAW – Carroll Joseph Garvin,
68, died May 28, 2009.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. June 2 at The Cheraw
Community Center. Burial was held in
Carroll was born
He received his early Christian training and was baptized
and became a member of
Surviving is his wife, Mary; children, Larry Watts of Cheraw, Maxine (Douglas)
Good of Chandler, AZ and Carroll J. Garvin, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren,
Brenton Good, Shatoya Garvin, Deja Good, Marcus Good, Sharneice Pegues, and
Adam Garvin; two great-grands, Sha’Nyiah Garvin and Taniya Davis; sisters,
Frances (Robert) Short, Brenda (Calvin) Ford, Fredia (William) Norcott;
brothers, Rufus (Frances) Garvin, Jr. and Andrea (Denise) Garvin; an aunts and
uncles, Leona Byrd, Matt Garvin, Foster Garvin, Bertha Lee James and other
relatives and friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
CHERAW – Thornton Thomas Brown, Jr., 89, died
Funeral services were at
Thornton was born May 10, 1920 to the late Hattie and Thornton T. Brown, Sr.
Around the time “Buddy” turned six years old, the Brown’s with Fair Mae, his
sister moved to Hamlet, N.C. He attended public schools and became a star
basketball player on his high school team. Upon graduation, he decided he
wanted his family to prosper, so he increased his age so he could become
employed by the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company.
As people move and travel, somehow Cheraw’s
Buddy joined the church and attended most of his life. He led positions in
Surviving is his son, Thornton T. Brown, III; a sister, Fair Mae LeGall;
grand-children, Thornton T. Brown, IV and Bryanna Mehgan Brown of Atlanta, Celestine
Brabble of Atlanta, Ga. and Dr. Elizabeth Brabble of Lanham, MD; and other
relatives and friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Elease Brigman Cassidy
PATRICK – Mrs. Elease Brigman Cassidy, 73, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Cassidy was born
Elease was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Cassidy; five brothers,
Willie, Rev. Allen, Blease, Sandy, and Doss Brigman, Jr.; and by two sisters,
Ellen Tolson and Cora Lee Goodson.
Surviving is an adopted daughter, Linda Weatherford of the
home; a brother, Carl L. (Lottie) Brigman of West Columbia; and other relatives
and friends.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Ronnie J. Crowley
PATRICK – Mr. Ronnie J.
Crowley, 58, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Crowley was born
Ronnie was preceded in death by a brother Jack Crowley.
Surviving is his companion, Kathy Wallace of the home and her sons, Casey and
Jamie Spradley of Patrick and six grandchildren; four brothers, Billy (Hilda)
Crowley of Hartsville, Kenneth (Sylvia) Crowley of Patrick, Jimmy (Cheryl)
Crowley of Piedmont, and twin brother, Donnie (Sandra) Crowley of Patrick; a
sister, Barbara (Maury) Feinstein of El Paso, TX; and other relatives and
friends.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sarah Luvenia Deese
PAGELAND – Miss Sarah Luvenia Deese, 76, died June 12,
2009.
Graveside services were at
Miss Deese was born
Sarah was preceded in death by her sister, Elsie D. Evans.
Surviving are her siblings, Richard (Rhonda) Evans of Lancaster and Danny
(Annette) Evans of Ruby, Dell E. Rivers of Pageland, Walter Evans of Ruby; an
uncle, Harold E. (Betty) Deese of Mt. Croghan; and other relatives and friends.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eddie Carl Johnson
CHERAW – Mr. Eddie Carl Johnson, 54, died
Memorial services were at
The family received friends immediately following the
service.
Mr. Johnson was born
Surviving is his wife, Phyllis Suggs Johnson of the home;
two sons, Kaleb (Christie) Johnson of Camden, and Josh Johnson of the home; a
brother, Sonny Johnson of Wadesboro, N.C.; a sister, Linda (Lubert) White of
Cheraw; two grandchildren, Aubreigh and
step-grandchildren: Caitlyn and Corleigh Pandolph
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Everette Miller, Jr
Funeral Services were at
Everette Miller, Jr. was born on
Everette known to family and friends as Seal or Seal Test was a loving and
caring individual. He attended the
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Miller; a
sister, Ethel McMillan; four brothers, Willie, Billy, Jimmy Miller and Carson
Williams.
Surviving is his wife, Nancy Miller of Bronx, N.Y.; a daughter, Cheryl Ann
Miller of Bronx, N.Y.; two sons, Darryl Miller of Bronx, NY and Elton (Ella)
Miller, Virginia Beach, Va.; four grandchildren, Tameka and Shaniqua Miller
both of Bronx, N.Y., Christopher Miller, Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ryan Miller,
Virginia Beach, Va.; three sisters, Elloree Pittman of Waxhaw, N.C., Mae Nora
Hough and Nancy Baker both of Jefferson; an uncle, Nathaniel Miller of
Jefferson; other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles “Cowboy” Ray Rivers
SOCIETY HILL – Charles “Cowboy” Ray Rivers, 64, died June
8, 2009.
Funeral services were held at
He was a son of Mary C. Covington of and Bruce H. (
Surviving is his daughter, Robin Lear of Cheraw; his parents; brothers, Eddie
(Brenda)
Memorials may be made to: Society Hill Rescue Squad,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Terrie Michelle
McManus Sowell
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Sowell was born on
Terrie joined
Terrie was a homemaker and a devoted mother. Some of her interest
were serving the Lord, being around her family and babysitting her
nieces and nephews. She devoted most of her time as a caregiver to her family.
Terrie was preceded in death by her grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Jazel Miller and
Mr. and Mrs. Sandford McManus.
Surviving is her husband, Bernard Sowell; her parents, Woodrow and Margaret
McManus; a daughter, Britney (Martell) Ruben of Cheraw; a son, Joshua Sowell of
the home; four sisters, Tina McManus of Round Rock, TX, Tracie McManus of
Pageland, Michelle Drakeford, Charlotte, N.C. and Rachelle Drakeford of
Plymouth, MN; a brother, Melvin Lockhart of Charlotte, N.C.; a step
granddaughter, Taniya Ruben; also Bessie Duffie, Angelus, Audra Sowell of
Jefferson; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of
arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robert Edward "T - Bird"
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Taylor was born
Surviving is a son, Robbie Taylor of Anderson; a daughter, Melissa Taylor of
Anderson; three brothers, John W. (Ruth) Taylor, III of York, Ricky (Peggy)
Taylor of Pageland, and Billy Taylor of Clover; and two sisters, Eunice Moore
of Barnwell and Teresa (Faron) Lee of Andrews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mrs. Louise Crepps Adams Shaver
Funeral services will be (TODAY) at
The family greeted friends June 17,
Louise was born
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest W. Adams and Eugene Shaver,
by her daughter and infant son, Lana Carole Britton and James Patrick Adams,
and by her sisters, Edna Hooker and Margaret Wilks.
Surviving are her sons, Ernest W. Adams, Jr. of Chesterfield, Gary H. Adams of Mt.
Gilead and Michael D. Adams of Elizabeth, Pa.; her brother and sister, J.D.
Crepps of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Beverly Ruddock of Morven, N.C.; 12
grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grand-children.
Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro, N.C. was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
C. L. “Rocky”
Brown III
PATRICK
– Mr. C. L. "Rocky" Brown, III, 56, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Brown was born
Surviving is his fiancée, Pat Griggs of Ruby; three daughters, Shasta Brown of
Trenton, Cynthia Miltner of Dade, Fla., and Miranda Brown of Edgefield;
parents, C.L., Jr. and Clara Mae Brown of Patrick; four sisters, Diane Brigman
of Patrick, Harriet Bailey and husband, Claude of Cheraw, Elaine Rivers of
Patrick, and Teresa "Chic" Polson and husband, Ernie of Patrick;
three grandchildren, Lacey, Lexy, and Noah; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret Black
A memorial service will be held (TODAY), June 25, at
Born
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and four
sisters, and by her husband, Waldo Emerson Bell.
Mrs. Bell attended the
In 1991, she moved to the Wesley Commons Retirement Community in
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and four
sisters, and by her husband, Waldo Emerson Bell.
Surviving are two sons, Emerson Bell of Charlotte, N.C. and David Lindsay Bell
and his wife, Hunter McClintock Bell of Greenwood, and by her granddaughter,
Anne-Miller Bell also of Greenwood.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. . Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Vinson Gulledge
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Gulledge was born
Vinson was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Allison Gulledge, a son,
Allison Vinson Gulledge, Jr. and by a sister Louise G. Lee.
Surviving is his wife, Avis Boatwright Gulledge of the home; a son, Tony
Gulledge of the home; a daughter, Priscilla Corzine of the home; two
grandchildren, Rob and Robin Corzine of
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Junior Outlaw
WALLACE – Junior Outlaw, 71, June 15, 2009.
Funeral services were held at
The family will receive friends
He was a son of the late Edwin LeVan and Eva May Boatwright Outlaw. He was the
widower of Margaret “Lib” Outlaw. And was a member of
Surviving are his sons, Ronald (Joyce) Outlaw of Charlotte, N.C., Donald Outlaw
of Deluth, Ga., Berri Outlaw of Wallace; brothers, Larry (Marie) Outlaw of
Oxford, MS, Jeff (Betty) Outlaw of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Ernestine Barnes of
Ocean Isle, N.C., and Minnie (Frank) Hatcher of Florence; grandchildren,
Kimberly Outlaw and Maggie Outlaw both of Wallace, Leif (Kim) Outlaw of
Summerville, and a grandchild on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife listed above, also, a daughter,
Kimberly Outlaw, and a sister, Lois Layton.
Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robert J. “Bob”
Hancock, Sr.
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Hancock was born
Bob was preceded in death by four brothers, Willie Ray, Levoid
"Pete", Wade Junior, and Charlie Frank Hancock.
Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Thalia Rivers Hancock of the home; a son,
Robert J. (Dorothy) Hancock, Jr. of Mt. Croghan; two daughters, Vanessa (David)
Brewer and Barbara (Harry) Adams both of Pageland; seven grandchildren, Chasity
Moore, Kelly and Bobby Crook, Abby and Stacy Brewer, and Rusty and Stephany
Hancock; two great-grandchildren, Wesley Deese and Natalie Duncan.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Angela Denise Robinson
Funeral services were at
Angela was born
She has always been multi-talented, where she opened Hair Explosion with her
sister, Pat. She has worked in many different fields but the central theme was
to help people.
Surviving is her son, Michael Russell, Jr.; loving fiancé, Maurice Manning;
loving mother, Dorothy M. Robinson of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Charlie
Robinson, Jr. of Washington, D.C. and Michael (Janice) Robinson of Clinton, MD;
three sisters, Patricia Reynolds of Marlow Heights, MD, Yvonne (Justin) Ellis of
Silver Spring, MD, and Sarah Robinson of Washington, D.C.; four uncles; six
aunts; grandmother, Emma Curry of Cheraw; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
J. Henry Crawford
CHERAW – Mr. J. Henry Crawford, 67, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Crawford was born
Henry was also preceded in death by a brother, C.B. Crawford, Jr. and by a
sister, Hazel Etherton.
Surviving is his wife, Judy Caulder Crawford of the home; two sons, James H.
“Jami” (Anita) Crawford, Jr. and Jeffrey A. “Jeff” (Gail) Crawford all of
Cheraw; a daughter, Courtney B. Caulder of Cheraw; five grandchildren, Kristin
Carver, Gage, Chance, Ethan “Tom”, and Sydney Crawford; a great-grandson,
Nicklaus Carver; mother, Helen Atkinson Crawford of Laurinburg, N.C.; a
brother, William “Billy” (Teresa) Crawford of Cheraw; four sisters, Mary C.
(James) Knight of Cheraw, SC, Marie C. (Houston) Chavis of Laurel Hill, N.C.,
Betty C. (Mark) Shepard of Marietta, Ga., and Teresa C. (Dennis) Turner of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
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Barbara Williamson McDaniel
Cheraw ––
Barbara Williamson McDaniel age 52 died
Surviving are her husband Joe M.McDaniel of Cheraw.
Three brothers Howard D. Williamson of Columbia, SC ; Douglas A. Williamson of
Dunn, NC and Bruce H. Williamson of Cheraw. One sister Martha Starling of
Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 24. 2009 at
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw is serving the family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Louise Jacobs Masters
CHERAW –
Louise Jacobs Masters, 89, died
The family will receive friends
She was a daughter of the late James and Mary Strickland Jacobs. She was the
widow of Sherwood Clifton Hall and John H. Masters. She attended Faith
Presbyterian Church, Cheraw.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above, also,
brothers, Henry Jacobs, Charles Jacobs, Elbert Jacobs, sisters, Sally Quick,
Mary L. Childers, Gladys Childers, Rosa Freeman, Manara “Pete” Creech, and
Jessie Quick.
Surviving are her daughter, Edna H. Hopkins of Cheraw; a grandson, David
(Vicki) Clifton Creech; great-grandchildren, Cameron Creech, and David (Laura)
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Debra Hough Bolder
Debra was the fifth of eleven children born to James B. Hough and Estelle
Robinson Hough (deceased) on
Debra, affectionately known as Debbie, was a compassionate daughter with a
generous spirit. To her brother and sisters she was a role model and confidant.
She had a unique sense of humor, a charismatic soul and could talk the hind
legs off a mule, as her family would say.
Debra, “That ol’ Debbie”, was a loving devoted wife and mother. Debra was
married to Jay Bolder, Jr. on
During her illness, Debbie, like her mother and sister, Sheila, who preceded
her in death, exemplified Christ-likeness and true strength.
Surviving is her husband of 32 years, Jay W. Bolder of Hope Mills, N.C.;
daughter, Brittany Janai Bolder of Chapel Hill, N.C.; father, James B. Hough of
Pageland; brother, Aaron L. Hough of Charlotte, N.C.; eight sisters, Andrea
(Wallace) Marsh of Marshville, N.C., Cynthia (Mike) Pharr of Kershaw, Patrice
Chapman of Charlotte, N.C., Teresa (Kenneth) Tate of Goldsboro, N.C., Barbara
Hough of Pageland, Angela (Carnell) Walker of Pageland, Cassandra (Tommy) Baker
of Jefferson, Doralyn (Eric) Tyson of Pageland, South Carolina; and other relatives
and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nina James Chappelear
CHERAW –
Mrs. Nina James Chappelear, 88, died
Services from the graveside were held at St. David’s Cemetery in Cheraw July 1,
at
Mrs. Chappelear, 88, entered into eternal life
Born
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel Jacobs and Catherine Sellers.
Surviving is her husband, ‘Chap’ Chap-pelear, Jr.;
sisters, Evelyn Fowler and husband, Frank, of Little River Neck, and Mae Bell
Pridgen and husband, Lacy, of Cheraw.
She married Claude (Chap) Chappelear, Jr. on
Memorials may be made to: Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church,
J. B. Tallent Funeral Service of Charlotte, N.C. was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle &
The
SGT Bernard “Smitty” Smith
CHERAW –
SGT Bernard “Smitty” Smith, 37, died
Funeral services were June 24 at
SGT Bernard “Smitty” Smith, was the son of Johnny and
Nora Dixon Smith. He was born
Bernard was a graduate of Chesterfield High School Class of 1990. Following
graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marines on
Bernard was a member of the Masonic Lodge in
Bernard was united in holy matrimony to Cynthia Wilson on June 1, 2002 whom he
leaves to cherish fond memories; also two daughters, Faith and Joi; a son,
Bernard Jr., a stepson, Dominique Ford of Cheraw; his parents, Johnny and Nora
Smith of Chesterfield; two sisters, Barbara Smith (Anthony Myers) and Beverly
(Richard Rivers) both of Chesterfield; two brothers, Johnny Smith, Charlotte,
N.C. and Ervin Smith of Chesterfield; father William (Lillie) Wilson of Cheraw;
and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield was in charge. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Billy “Bill” Bruce Odom
Billy “Bill” Bruce Odom, 75, of
Bill was born
After retiring from the Coast Guard, Bill opened a car dealership in downtown
During Bill’s service in the military, he sent his paychecks back home to help
support his parents and six siblings. When his sister needed a white dress for
school and the family did not have the money to buy one, Bill bought one, not
willing to let his sister do without. His parents adored him and were deeply
proud of him. Later, when Bill had his own children, he fiercely protected and
cared for them. His kids always knew he was there for them and would be there
for them, no matter what mistakes they made. In the latter part of his life,
when his grandsons were born, Bill took great joy in buying presents for them
and giving them all the ice cream sandwiches and candy, money could buy. Bill
was a devoted son, a wonderful father and a doting Papa. He was also a great
brother with a tender, giving heart. Bill was an avid animal lover and cared
greatly for his cats, Simon, Pretty Girl, Tuxedo and Patches. He enjoyed
feeding the squirrels and birds in his backyard. Bill loved fishing on the
coast, working in his garden and was a crossword puzzle lover. Loved by many,
he will be deeply missed.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Lee Odom.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Michelle Odom Newberry and husband, Danny
of Franklinton, NC, daughter Candice Melanie Odom Stallings and husband, Tracy
of Bunn, NC; son, Matthew Bruce Odom, and wife, Kim, of Greensboro, NC; two
grandsons, Charles Bruce Odom and John Matthew Odom of Greensboro, NC; son
Michael T. Odom and wife, Erika of Nashville, TN; brother Edwin Malloy Odom and
wife, Dot of Morganton, NC; sister, Gracie Elaine Odom Ratliff of Wadesboro,
NC; sister Shelby Jean Odom Lowrimore and husband, Ben of Rock Hill, SC;
sisters, Mary Eloise Odom Rivers and husband, Raymond of Chesterfield, SC,
Peggy Joyce Odom Hughes of Woodstock, GA, Martha Ann Odom Bailey of Florence,
SC; special loved ones Margaret Odom, Eric Lewis and Nicholas Lewis. Also
surviving are many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Visitation will be held
Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Odom family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
William Donald
"Bill"
CHERAW– Mr. William Donald "Bill" Campbell, 70,
died
Memorial services will be held at
a later date.
Mr. Campbell was born
Surviving are three sisters, Betty C. (Tommy) Hudson of Charlotte, N.C., Maxine
C. (Rev. Alton) Basinger of Albemarle, N.C., and Ann C. Dickerson of Matthews,
N.C.; and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Carroll L. Donahue
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Donahue was born
Carroll was also preceded in death
by three brothers, Gene, Walter, and Wilbert Donahue.
Surviving is his wife, Mary Catherine Polson Donahue of the home; two
daughters, Connie Donahue (Joey) Adams of Wadesboro, N.C. and Amanda Donahue
(John) Lamb of Stanley, N.C.; two grandchildren, Riley and Brady Lamb; two
brothers, Larry (Mary) Donahue of Concord, NC and Randy Donahue of Socastee;
cousins James and Robin Sullivan of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Pearline Johnson
CHERAW – Mrs. Pearline Johnson, 89, died
Funeral services were at
Pearline known as “Aunt Pauline”
was born
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Louise Sturdibant and Amelia
Walker; two sons, James Elijah Johnson and Douglass Johnson, Jr.
Surviving are two sons, Johnny
(Pat) Johnson of Midland, N.C. and Randolph Johnson of Matthews, N.C.; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Lucille Grooms
WALLACE – Lucille Grooms, 78, died
Funeral services were at
Lucille was born
Surviving is a daughter, Inez
(Leroy) Cassidy of the home; six sons, Belton Grooms of Cheraw, Alfred (Coreen)
Grooms of Trenton, N.J., Horace Grooms, Roosevelt (Elvia) Grooms, Robert
(Sylvia) Grooms and Ernest Grooms, Jr. all of Wallace; three sisters, Flora Sample,
Mildred (Robert) Rowie of Cheraw, and Christine McCall of Farrell, Pa.; a
brother, Ernest Grady of Farrell, Pa.; a godson, Evans Harrington of
Washington, D.C.; 18 grandchidren, Keeshia (Joseph) Newman, Derrick Grooms,
Kadierdre Grooms, lisa Friday, Beverly Grooms, Alfred Cassidy, Leroy Cassidy,
Jessica Grooms, India Grooms, Kenneth Davidson, China Williams, Kenya
(Stephanie) Grooms, Marvin (Misty) Skinner, Melody Grooms, Joy Grooms, Alfred
Grooms, Jr., Aliya Grooms and Brandon Lee Grooms; and 12 great-grandchildren,
Breanna, Brittany, Michael, Keyana, Jamiah, Jordan, Abby, Markell, Jabari,
Jamari, Jason and Alexis; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
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Teresa Lynn Polson Brown
Society Hill – Teresa Lynn Polson Brown, 42, died
Funeral services were held July 13
at
Teresa was born
Surviving is her mother, Shirley
Polson of Society Hill; three children, Ricky Brown, Jr., Amanda Brown, and
Ryan Brown; two brothers, James Philips (J.P.) Polson and Sandy Maxie Polson;
three grandchildren, Alyssa Vickers, A.J. Vickers, Ricky Brown III; also Jamie
Polson and Zack Polson.
The family received friends
Memorials may be made to: Society
Hill Presbyterian Church,
Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home of
Darlington was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret Price Ingram
PAGELAND – Mrs. Margaret Price Ingram, 71, died
FUNERAL SERVICE:
Visitation was
Mrs. Ingram was born
Margaret was preceded in death by
her brother, Gerald Price.
Surviving is a son, Robert Ellis
(Cathy) Moore of Ruby; four daughters, Faye Moore of Ruby, SC, Gail Moore and
Sharmon Balderas both of Pageland, and Jamie (Barry) Hunter of Lancaster; four
sisters, Linda Black of Ruby, Betty Gurley and Willie Moore of Pageland, and
Rosa Medley of Rockwell, N.C.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
CHERAW –
Funeral services were held July 6
at the Morris Chapel. Burial followed at
Mrs. McQueen was born
She was preceded in death by four
brothers, Legette Cassidy, Benny Charles McQueen,
Hugh Ali McQueen, and Carson McQueen) and three sisters (Drucilla James, Mary
Lee McQueen, and Ethel Mae Lipscomb.
Mrs. Lane is survived by her seven
children, Calvin Lane, Jr., Sylvia (Jimmy) Hines, William Thomas Lane of
Sanford, N.C., Barbara (Ronald) Harper, Donnie Lane, Gloria Harper, and
Patricia Lane all of Cheraw; six grandchildren; Ronald Jr., Octavia, Seday,
Ashley, Johnny Jr., and Brandon; four great grandchildren; Deja, Alexis,
Ashton, and Raven; siblings Marion (Mozelle) McQueen of Sanford, N.C., Geneva
James and Marie James of Greensboro, N.C. and Idell Ford of Cheraw; also Walter
James of Great Mills, MD, Patricia McQueen of Sanford, N.C., Johnny Harper of
Cheraw, and other relatives and friends.
Morris Funeral Cottage was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Billy “Bill” Bruce Odom
Visitation was held July 14, at
Bill was born
When Bill found out he was going
to be transferred to
After retiring from the Coast
Guard, Bill opened a car dealership in downtown
During Bill’s service in the
military, he sent his paychecks back home to help support his parents and six
siblings. When his sister needed a white dress for school and the family did
not have the money to buy one, Bill bought one, not willing to let his sister
do without. His parents adored him and were deeply proud of him. Later, when
Bill had his own children, he fiercely protected and cared for them.
In the latter part of his life,
when his grandsons were born, Bill took great joy in buying presents for them.
Bill was a devoted son, a wonderful father and a doting Papa. He was also a
great brother with a tender, giving heart. Bill was an avid animal lover and
cared greatly for his cats, Simon, Pretty Girl, Tuxedo and Patches. He enjoyed
feeding the squirrels and birds in his backyard. Bill loved fishing on the
coast, working in his garden and was a crossword puzzle lover.
He was preceded in death by a
sister, Nancy Lee Odom.
Surviving is his daughter, Lisa
Michelle Odom Newberry and husband, Danny of Franklinton, N.C., daughter
Candice Melanie Odom Stallings and husband, Tracy of Bunn, N.C.; son, Matthew
Bruce Odom, and wife, Kim, of Greensboro, N.C
.
On
Nathaniel served in the United
States Army and received an honorable discharge. He retired from Caro-Knit Inc.
after numerous years of service. Also, he served as a school bus driver for
numerous years in the
Surviving is a daughter, Malinda
A. M. Newman of the home; four sons, Nathaniel C. (Carol Wright) Miller, Jr. of
the home, Earl E. (Laura) Miller and Gerald L. (Dawn) Miller of Jefferson, and
Melvin T. Miller of Columbia; seven grandsons, Devante, Jarrett, Jordon,
Ronald, Ronard, Waun, Jerriell; a granddaughter, Quan; seven
great-grandchildren; a sister, Noami Truesdale of Fayetteville, N.C.; and other
relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home - Pageland
was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Laura Workman Isaac
CHERAW – Laura Workman Isaac, 71,
died
Funeral services were at
Laura was born
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Harold Ford, Jr.
CHERAW – Harold Ford, Jr., 64, died
Funeral services were at
Harold was born
On
He was preceded in death by a son,
Eric Shanard Ford; a brother, Wilbert Gene Ford; three sisters, Susie Ann
Harrell, Shirley Ann Bryant and Nannie Mae Mayshack.
Surviving are four sons, Donald
and Ervin Ford of Baltimore, MD, Craig Ford of Monroe, N.C. and Michael Ford of
Greensboro, N.C.; three daughters, Lisa Thomas of Ohio, Sherry Smith and Tomica
Fields of Cheraw; seven grandchildren, Dominique, Octavia, Alexis, Kendrea,
Saviance, Michael Jr., and Anasia; five sisters, Mary “Bert” Ford of Stone
Mountain, Ga., Rosa Robinson and Annie Jane Ford both of Bronx, N.Y., Minnie
Lee (Otis) Newman and Betty Ford of Hartsville; and other relatives and
friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Lisa Victoria Ford
CHERAW – Lisa Victoria Ford, 40, died July 26, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Lisa was born
She was preceded in death by a
sister, Koa Sherron Stubbs; stepfather, Emmett Stubbs; grandmother, Victoria
Ford; and uncles, Donnie, James and Julian Ford.
Surviving are three daughters,
LyMia S. McArthur of Clio, Jessica V. Ford and Jassiman L. Williams of Cheraw;
a granddaughter, Jessiah Parson of Cheraw; grandfather, Brooks Mitchell of
Hepzibah, Ga.; 10 aunts, Peggy (Alexander) David of Bronx, N.Y., Emma Ford,
Patsy (Rev. Thurston) Little, Cheryl (Ricky) Lowery of Cheraw, Alice (Melvin)
Daniels of St. Louis, MO, Paulette Thomas of Columbus, Ga., Juanita (Douglas)
Morris of Spotsylvania, Va., Diane (Parren) Porter of Hepzibah, Ga., Ella Mae
Miles of Bennettsville, and Thelma Ford of Cheraw; three uncles, Arthur
(Joanne) Ford of Youngstown, OH, Tyrone (Wanda) Ford of Cheraw, and Paul
Mitchell of Hepzibah, Ga.; a great-aunt, Bessie Mae Watson of Cheraw; a son,
Hykice Prince of Bennettsville; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Annelle Stover White
She was born
As a young woman, she met her future husband, the late Hiram H. White, Jr.
while learning to fly after winning a Civil Air Patrol Scholarship. They
married in
Mrs. White pursued many career interests at a time when opportunities for women
were limited. She hosted a children’s program at a
Surviving is a daughter, Catherine White (Thomas) Ingold
of Arlington, Va.; a grandson, Thomas (Alisha) Ingold of Tampa, Fla.; two
great-grandchildren, Veronica and Nicholas; and other relatives and friends.
Gray Funeral Home of Clinton was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Stoney
A graveside service was held at
He was born
Hazel M. Vick RUBY – Mrs. Hazel M. Vick, 88,
died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Vick was born
Surviving are two sons, Mickey
(Betty) Vick of Cheraw and Randy (Vickie) Vick of Patrick; three brothers, Knox
Moore of Chesterfield, Harget Moore and Bob Moore both of Kannapolis, N.C.;
five grand-children, Kristen Vick (Joel) McLain of Blacksburg, Jason (Katie)
Vick of Lexington, SC, Kyle (Melinda) Vick of Ruby, SC, Melissa Vick (Gene)
Bailey of Cheraw, and Donna (Ken) Lear of Chesterfield; nine
great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to:
Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles Brooks Lowery
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Lowery was born
He was a member of the S.C.
National Guard, and an Honorary Member of the Ruby - Mt. Croghan Fire
Department with 20 years of service. Charles enjoyed cattle farming, and
repairing antique engines.
Charles was preceded in death by a
brother, Larry Lowery, and a sister, Dorothy Lowery.
Surviving is his wife of 45 years,
Dottie Ann Lowery of the home; a daughter, Tammy Lowery of Chesterfield;
mother, Josephine Lowery Ratliff of Morven, N.C.; three brothers, Donnie
(Mildred) Lowery of Morven, N.C., Lonnie (Juanita) Lowery of Norwood, N.C., and
David Lowery of Cheraw; a sister, Mary (Devoide) Teal of Cheraw; a grandson,
Clint (Erica) Gulledge of Chesterfield; a great-grandson, Levi Branson Gulledge
of Chesterfield; four step-brothers, and two step-sisters; also Bill (Susan)
Tarlton of Ruby.
Memorials may be made to: The
Thompson Creek Baptist Church "General Fund" or to the "Cemetery
Fund" c/o Sharon Sweatt,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Doretha Rogers
CHERAW –
Doretha Rogers, 71, died.
Funeral services were at
Doretha was born
She joined Household of Faith
Church #6 in 1969 and remained a member. She sang in the choir and the mother’s
choir, was a member of the pastor’s aid, the mother board and the usher board.
Doretha was a cook for many
churches during the feast days in Camde. She was a dedicated cook for many restaurants
such as Teals Fish Camp, Boston South, Mary’s Restaurant and Hill’s Restaurant
to name a few. She also worked in a lot of homes for working families such as
Mr. and Mrs. Clatton White, Jimmy and Barbara Hodge, Jack and Emma Jean Pegues,
Jimmy and Barbara Hill and Tom Brewer and family. And also the Olden Craft for
many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Ann Lucas and Ella L. Rogers (Willie)
Banks both of Cheraw; a step daughter, Renee Rogers Davis of Gainesville, Ga.;
two stepsons, eight grandchildren, five great-grand-children; three sisters,
Mattied Skinner of Kingston, N.Y., Mildred Willis of Wash-ington, D.C. and
Elouise Thomas of Maryland; four brothers, Chester Jackson of Bronx, N.Y.,
Leggett (Betty) Jackson of Cheraw, Dan (Elsie) Jackson of Charleston and Linda
Jackson of Cheraw; a god grandson, Da’Shawn Broadie; and also Kelly M. Chapman
other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
CHERAW -–
Clyde Campbell, Sr., 68, died
Funeral services were at
Surviving is his loving wife of 39 years;
three sons, Clyde Campbell, Jr. of Cheraw, Timothy Campbell of
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mrs. Beulah Beulah Loretta Miller Cabbagestalk
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Beulah Loretta Miller
Cabbagestalk, daughter of the late Harmon Miller and Tessie Crawford Miller was
born
At an early age, she joined the
She was employed at Comfy Division
Dawson in
She enjoyed being with her family
and friends. Mostly, she enjoyed her grandchildren and working in her garden.
She was preceded in death by five
siblings.
Surviving is her husband, Clifton
Cabbagestalk; a daughter, Keyon Miller (Jeremy), Pageland; four sons, Kendrick
Miller (Nellie) of Mt. Croghan, Kerry Miller (Melissa) of Norfolk, Va., Kieron
Miller (Jaquette) and Michael Cabbagestalk of Pageland; two children she
raised, Paula Boulware of Pageland and Dermont Miller of Charlotte, N.C.; eight
grandchildren, Khadeja Sturdivant of Monroe, N.C., Kentasia Miller of Pageland
and Jaden Miller of Norfolk, Va., Mikiela White of Monroe, N.C., Tori Brooks of
Monroe, N.C., Jamarius Williams of Pageland, Paulette Willis of Monroe, N.C.
and Tyliyah Chambers of Mt. Croghan; five sisters, Mary Lee White (Leroy) of
Austin, TX, Alton Odessa Miller and Vernar Miller both of Pageland, Carrie Lee
Kennedy of Angelus and Glennie Mae Blakeney of Pageland; seven brothers, Albert
Miller (Sadie), Harvin Hogan Miller (Bessie) and Howard Leroy Miller all of
Pageland, Roosevelt Blakeney (Mary Jane) of Pageland, Bobby Blakeney (Pattie)
of Pageland, and Alphonzo Miller, Jefferson; a step mother, Annie B. Miller of
Jefferson; an uncle, David Crawford of Pageland; an aunt, Ruth Meritt,
Charlotte, N.C.; five step daughters and five step sons; fifteen step
grandchildren and five great step grand-children; and other relatives and
friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ava Grace Bundrick
PAGELAND
– Ava Grace Bundrick, three and a half weeks, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Ava Grace was born
Surviving are her parents, Philip
and Carrie Bundrick of the home; two brothers, Philip Grasyn Bundrick and Aiden
Luke Bundrick of the home; grandparents, Philip Ray and Judy Kaye Stepp
Bundrick, William Donnie and Ginny Hathaway Atkinson all of Pageland; and other
relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Quintaven D. Collins PAGELAND – Quintaven D. Collins,
15, died
Quintaven was the son of Joe and
Felecia Hickman was born on
Quintaven, affectionately known as "Kwin", was a rising sophomore at
the
Kwin accepted the Lord at an early
age and was a member of the
Surviving is his parents, Joe and
Felecia Hickman; three sisters, Jessica Collins of Jefferson, Jalissa Hickman
of Pageland, and Keturiah Hickman of Jefferson; three brothers, Maricues
Collins of Raleigh, N.C., Quantez Allen and Jaekwon Hickman, both of Jefferson;
a grandmother, Celia Nelson of Monroe, N.C.; a great-grandmother, Lucille
Bennett of Morven, N.C.; a grandfather, Sammy Lee Hickman of Pageland; and
other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Chyrll Moore
The family received friends at
She was a daughter of the late
Olin B. and Dolly Eddins Moore. She was the widow of Laverne J. Hurst. She was
a member of
Surviving is her brother, Jimmy
Moore of Hamlet, N.C.; sisters, Yvonne M. Hodge of Cheraw and Carolyn M. Rivers
of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to: Paws and
Claws,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Pansy Jean Lewis Coleman Smith
CHERAW –
Pansy Jean Lewis Coleman Smith, 73, died Aug.14, 2009.
A graveside service was held at
The family received friends
She was a daughter of the late Paul and Ollie Quick Lewis. She was the widow of
(first) Blake Coleman and then Jack Smith. She was a member of
She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands listed above, also, a son
Paul Coleman; brothers, Jimmy Lewis and Ralph Lewis.
Surviving are her sons, Kenneth
Dean Coleman and Edward Glen Coleman both of Cheraw; grandchildren, Jennifer
Coleman, Crystal Coleman, Blakeney Coleman, Dana Coleman, Brian Coleman; a
great-grandchild, Katie Coleman, a brother, Paul Lewis Jr. of Patrick, and a
sister, Linda Brigman.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice
of Chesterfield County,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Michael Wayne White
CHERAW –
Mr. Michael Wayne White, 58, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. White was born
Surviving is his wife, Sheila
Kimrey White of the home; two sons, Micheal W. (Hillary) White, Jr. of Clemson,
and William Wesley White of Cheraw; a daughter, Ashley Anne White and David
Douglas Drummond of Cheraw; six grandchildren, Melinda and Craig White, Ezra,
Audrey, Dakota, and Damian Drummond; a sister, Anne Viles of
Memorials may be made to: Connie
Maxwell Children's Home, Adams Shelter, P.O. Box 251, Chesterfield, S.C. or to
the Chesterfield County Council on Aging, P.O. Box 45, Chesterfield, S.C.
29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Aletha Nivens Davis
Funeral services were at
Aletha was born
In the 1970’s they moved back to
Aletha was preceded in death by
her parents, four brothter, Buree, Dennis, Theodo and Murray; a son, Ernest Ray
Davis; and a step son, Jimmie Lee Davis
Surviving is her husband of 63
years, James Davis; six children, Lillian P. Braxton (Tricia), Constance A.
Levy (Toni), James J. Davis (Jerome), Elmer L. Davis, Larry Davis and Ronald
Davis (Ronnie); 14 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild; two sisters and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Julious Rivers
CHINA GROVE - Julious
"Red" Devoy Rivers, 90, died Aug. 18, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Julious was born
Survivors are his sons, Ray Rivers (Diane) of
China Grove, Tony Rivers (Earlene) of
Memorials may be made to: South
China Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. BOX 163,
Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China
Grove was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Vernon D.
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Davis was born Feb.26, 1931 a
son of the late Bruce and Sarah Nezzie Polson Davis. He was a former employee
of Delta Mills and a retired employee of Galey & Lord. Mr. Davis was a U.S.
Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a recipient of a Purple Heart. He
was a member of the DAV, and the Cheraw Chapter of AA.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years,
Nellie Tucker Davis of the home; two daughters, Linda (Mike) Riley, and Lois
(George) Rollins of Cheraw; three grandchildren, Jessica (Carlos) Garces and
Chris Tyner of Cheraw, and Michael (Becky) Tyner of Scranton; four
great-grandchildren, Chloe, Bailey, and Dylan Tyner, and Rebecca Hudson; five
brothers, James Davis, Charles (Linda) Davis, Ken (Pat) Davis, and Jakie (Anna)
Davis of Georgetown; a sister, Margaret (Parker) Cook of Fort Walden Beach,
Fla.; and also Courtney Gulledge.
Memorials may be made to: Agape
Hospice,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. . Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nezzie Mae Chapman Hinson
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Nezzie Mae Chapman Hinson,
daughter of Corine Nivens Chapman and Conwell Mumford, was born on
Nezzie Mae was vocal and always
spoke her mind. She loved her children and every time you saw her she had a
smile on her face. She was full of life. She attended
Surviving is a loving daughter,
Yulanda Bershan Hinson of Columbia; a son, Marlon (Venus) Hinson of Columbia;
two granddaughters, Alexis Dominique Mason and Sophia Gabrielle Hinson; four
sisters, Gwendolyn Gillespie of Charlotte, N.C., Naomi Burch of Ruby, Irene
Wright of Mt Croghan, Ellaree Burch of Cheraw; three brothers, John Chapman of Cheraw,
William Chapman of Cheraw, and Jerry Chapman of Tampa, Fla.; also Runette
Wilson of Chesterfield, and Irene Hubbard, Jefferson.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield
was in charge off arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robbie Dale Hardwicke
CHERAW –
Robbie Dale Hardwicke, 49, died
The family received friends at
He was a son of Hazel Ruth Bowling
of Cheraw and the late Sidney Maynard Hardwicke. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,
running and watching sports.
Surviving are his wife, Lynn Jones
Hardwicke of Cheraw; a daughter, Sasha Hardicke of Ca.;
his mother listed above; brothers, Sid (Ruth Anna) Hardwicke of Wilmington,
N.C., Gary (Barbara) Hardwicke of Hartsville and Jackie Hardwicke of Cheraw;
and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to; The
American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. . Published in the
Cheraw Chronicle & The
Susan Meachum Bittle
Funeral services were held at
Visitation was held
Mrs. Bittle was born
Surviving are three sons, John
Wesley Bittle, Jr. (Mary Kendall) of Conway, Joseph M. Bittle of
Memorials may be made to: St. Paul
United Methodist Church "Organ Fund", 305 W. Main St., Chesterfield,
S.C. 29709, or Chesterfield Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 388, Chesterfield,
S.C. 29709 or to a charity of one's choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John Robert “Bobby” Hatchell
CHERAW – John Robert “Bobby”
Hatchell, 67, died
Funeral services were held at
The family received friends
He was a son of Sarah J. Harding
Hatchell of Cheraw, and the late James Leon Hatchell. He was a member of
Surviving is his wife, Betty L.
Sessoms Hatchell of Cheraw; sons, R. Dean (Tracy) Hatchell of North Charleston
and Joshua R. Hatchell of Cheraw; his mother listed above; a brother, Joe
(Delilah) Hatchell of Cheraw; grandchildren, Justice Hatchell, Hunter Hatchell
and Paxton Hatchell.
Memorials may be made to: DAV, Chapter 50,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Daniel Wilson
SOCIETY
HILL – Daniel Wilson, 81, died
Funeral services were held at
Born in
He was preceded in death by his
parents and brother, Joseph Cope.
Surviving is his wife, Hazel Polk
Wilson of Society Hill and other relatives and friends.
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Eric Mitchell
Brock
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr.
Eric was also preceded in death by
his grandmother Brenda A. Jordan, and grandfather, Albert P. Lee.
Surviving is his wife, Brandy
Jordan of Pageland; two sons, Caiden and Bryson Jordan of Pageland; a daughter,
Adrianna Jordan of Pageland; mother, Sharon (Mitchell) Airington of Pageland;
father, Eric Donald Jordan of Pageland; a brother, Justin Terry of Pageland;
two sisters, Ericka and Breann Jordan of Pageland; grand-parents, Geraldine
Jordan, Donald Edward Jordan, Barbara Brock Hendrix, and Hazel
"Buddy" (Carol) Hendrix all of Pageland; and other relatives and
friends.
MEMORIALS: may be made to a
charity of one's choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary Beatrice Woodward Oliver Ruby – Mrs. Mary Beatrice Woodward Oliver,
86, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Oliver was born
Mrs. Oliver was a member of
Surviving are two sons, James
Perry (Jeanette) Oliver, and David Levoid (Sharon) Oliver both of Ruby; three
daughters, Mary Marcel (Lenson) Sellers, and Doris Oliver Taylor both of Ruby,
and Margaret Elizabeth (Jerry) Gibson of Lancaster; a brother, Eugene (Lona
Mae) Woodward of Ruby; a sister, Cora Grass of Kannapolis, N.C.; 18
grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; also
Betty Woodward and Clara Short both of Ruby, SC and Eleanor Gulledge of
Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice
of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Margaret “Margi” Barbara McLeod
Funeral services were at
The family received friends
She was a daughter of the late Robert Edward and Charlotte Weickert McLeod. A
graduate of
Surviving are her sisters, Monica Price (Charles), of
Memorials may be made to: Epworth
Children’s Home,
Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mrs. Margaret Wilson Vann
PATRICK –
Mrs. Margaret Wilson Vann, 88, died
Graveside services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Vann was born
Surviving is her son, John Paul
Wilson of Cheraw; a daughter, Vicky Childers and her husband, Dennis of
Patrick; three grandchildren, Maggie Webster, Denise Childers, and Adam Childers;
three great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Sydney Wilson and Gage Webster; and a
sister, Martha Moore of Hartsville.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Patricia Ann Krauss
CHERAW –
Patricia Ann Krauss, 66, died
A memorial service was held at
She was a daughter of the late
Walker F. and Annie Mae Coward.
The family received friends
Surviving is her son, George A.
Krauss of Cheraw; a sister, Gloria Johnson of
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ruby, S.C.-
Mrs. Margie Gulledge Sutton, age 86, died
A graveside service was held at
Visitation was held from
Mrs. Sutton was born
Surviving are two daughters:
Denise S. Vick and Joni (Kenny) Davis of Chesterfield, S.C., five
grandchildren, Kristen (Joel) McLain of Blacksburg, SC, Jason Vick of
Lexington, S.C., Michael (Ivy) Davis of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Leslie Davis of
Chesterfield, S.C., and Heath Davis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and three great
grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, and Ella McLain.
Also a number of Nieces and
Nephews and her special cat "Adam."
Memorials may be made to Hospice
of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, S.C. is serving the Sutton family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
A funeral service was held on at
The Rev. Leroy DuBose, Pastor,
initiated the service.
A burial service followed at
Master Kameron Leroy Antonio Russell, beloved son of Kimberly Lyvonne Bracy and
Antonio Russell was born on
Kameron leaves to cherish fond
memories: his loving parents; a sister, Ayanna Lyvonne Russell; maternal
grandmother, Yvonne Bracy, Ruby, S.C., paternal grandparents, Joyce Russell and
Johnathan Rhodan, Hollywood, S.C.; great grand-parents, Valerie Rhodan and Paul
Harrison, Hollywood, S.C.; two aunts, Brenda Miller, Chesterfield, S.C. and
Tiffany Nelson, Charleston, S.C.; nine uncles, Donald (Stacey) Caudle,
Mcleansville, N.C., Mitchell (Nivea) Dunlap, Ruby, S.C., Pernell Little, Mt.
Croghan, SC, Kevin Diggs, Hopkins, S.C., Leroy (Maria) Bracy, Ruby, S.C.,
Travis (Dana) Russell, Columbia, S.C., Renard Mungin, Jacksonville, FL, Brandon
Russell, Hollywood, SC and Elgin Rhodan, Ravenel, S.C.; twenty great aunts, twenty-one
great uncles, ten great great-aunts and uncles; a host of cousins, other
relatives and friends, who loved him very much.
Kameron was preceded in death by a
maternal grandfather, Leroy Bracy. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mr. David Brandon Melton
David Melton, son of Devenia
Melton and David Miller was born on
David Brandon affectionately know as “Bam” attended
He leaves to cherish fond memories
those who loved him: His parents, Devenia Melton and David Miller; a daughter,
Nazjhae_ Debreona Carr-Melton, Concord, N.C.; three sisters, Iris Melton,
Charlotte, NC, Kamisha Kimbrew, Chesterfield, S.C. and Latasha (Michael)
Melton, Chesterfield, SC; six brothers, Eunice (Theresa) Melton, Chesterfield,
S.C., John Melton, Chester-field, S.C., Michael (Collier) Covington, Augusta,
GA, David (Yocaira) Melton, Savannah, Ga., Samuel (Crystal) Melton, Hartsville,
SC and Sterling McQueen, Chesterfield, SC; three aunts, Dorothy (Paul)
Covington, Chesterfield, S.C., Betty Miller, Charlotte, NC and Mary (Barry) Robinson,
Pageland, S.C.; seven uncles, Alford (Doris) Melton, Chesterfield, S.C., Lee
(Vivian) Covington, Pageland, SC, Charlie (Trina) Covington, Charlotte, N.C.,
Larry (Sharon) Covington, Jefferson, SC, Booker (Angie) Miller, Pageland, S.C.,
William Miller, Pageland, S.C. and Ernest Ray Nivens, Chesterfield, S.C. Also,
a brother-in-law, Jermaine Gaston, Cheraw, S.C., a special friend, Katrina
Carr, Concord, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was proceeded
in death by his grandparents, Tommie L. and Mozelle Covington and Ellis and
Mary Ellen Miller; a special aunt, Dollie Nivens and two uncles, William Melton
and Ellis Miller. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mr. Mark Shelton Huguley
A private service was held at
Dr. Dennis Meade Kilgore
Dr.
Dennis Meade Kilgore, 57, of
Born in
Surviving in addition to his
mother are his wife of 30 years, Dr. Teresa Jolley Kilgore; one son, Sean
Christopher Kilgore; two brothers, Keith Michael Kilgore, of Piedmont, and John
Richard Ogle and wife Marilyn, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and a cousin, Joseph
Schoen, of Phoenix, Az.
A Memorial Service was held
Memorials may be made to Doctors Without Borders,
Mrs. Joan Hilton
Mrs. Joan
Hilton, age 75, died
A memorial service was held at
Mrs. Hilton was born
Surviving is her husband of 53
years, Lloyd Danuiel Hilton, Sr. of the home.
One son, Lloyd
Danuiel Hilton, Jr., of the home. Seven daughters, Cherri (Sim) Tyner of McBee, S.C.,
Cynthia Lawhorn and Michael Outen of Kershaw, S.C., Christine Brackett of
McBee, S.C., Charatta Gray of Bethune, S.C., Kelli (Steven) McNichols of St,
Cloud, Fla., Angela (Clancy) Talbert of Cassatt, S.C., and Alfreda (Shawn)
Talbert of Bethune, S.C.
Sixteen
grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice
of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, S.C. is serving the Hilton Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ethel M. Rogers
Born in Cheraw, she was a daughter
of the late Robert Alexander and Josephine Quick McDonald. She was the widow of
Kenny Rogers. She was retired from Cheraw Yarn Mills with over 40 years of
service. She was a Charter Member of Cheraw Church of God, where she served
over the years as President of the YPE, Secretary-Treasurer of the YPE, Teacher
of the Jr. Sunday school class for 16 years, member or the CWWB and a member or
the Over 50 Club. She also served as President of the Town Sr. Citizens Club.
Surviving are a son, Jimmy
(Laurie) Lee Rogers of Colfax, N.C., daughters, Barbara J. Sharpe of Cheraw,
S.C., Mary Terezakis of Columbia, S.C., a sister, Carrie Parker, of Cheraw,
S.C., six grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family received friends
A funeral service was held at
Memorials to: Cheraw
Mr. Billy Hort Mungo
Funeral services were at
Billy was born to the late Mr.
Farlie Mungo and Mrs. Janie Wright Mungo on
Under the influence of a Christian home “Bill” attended the family church
“Bill Hort” as referred to by his family, was a kind and unselfish person, who
worked hard to provide for his four children whom he loved very much. He was
always willing to lend a helpful hand to his family members by doing yard work
or polishing their hardwood floors.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Audrey Mungo (Thomas) Bradford and Ms. Latosha Mungo; two sons, Billy Russell
Mungo and Michael Mungo, all of Charlotte, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Thomas,
Tre’mon, Taqwanjelique, Tempsett, Russell, Laqua-isha and Quanesha, all of
Charlotte, N.C.; a great-grandson, Tre’Veon Massey of Charlotte, N.C.; two
devoted brothers, Mr. Hubert (Helen) Mungo of Charlotte, N.C. and Mr. Howard
(Betty) Mungo of Jefferson; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Ann Mungo Vinson of the home
and Lillie Margaret Mungo of Pageland; three aunts, Mayo Wright of Jefferson,
Judy (Luther) Benson and Betty Merriman of Pageland; two uncles, Mr. Robert
Adams and Mr. Johnnie Adams of New York; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
David Brandon
Melton
Funeral services were held Aug. 29
at
David was the son of Devenia
Melton and David Miller was born on
He was preceded in death by his
grand-parents, Tommie L. and Mozelle Covington and Ellis and Mary Ellen Miller;
an aunt, Dollie Nivens and two uncles, William Melton and Ellis Miller.
Surviving is his parents, Devenia
Melton and David Miller; a daughter, Nazjhae_ Debreona Carr-Melton of Concord,
N.C.; three sisters, Iris Melton of Charlotte, N.C., Kamisha Kimbrew of
Chesterfield and Latasha (Michael) Melton of Chesterfield; six brothers, Eunice
(Theresa) Melton of Chesterfield, John Melton of Chesterfield, Michael
(Collier) Covington of Augusta, Ga., David (Yocaira) Melton of Savannah, Ga.,
Samuel (Crystal) Melton of Hartsville and Sterling McQueen of Chesterfield;
three aunts, Dorothy (Paul) Covington of Chesterfield, Betty Mille of
Charlotte, N.C. and Mary (Barry) Robinson of Pageland; seven uncles, Alford
(Doris) Melton of Chesterfield, Lee (Vivian) Covington of Pageland, Charlie
(Trina) Covington of Charlotte, N.C., Larry (Sharon) Covington of Jefferson,
Booker (Angie) Miller of Pageland, William Miller of Pageland and Ernest Ray
Nivens of Chesterfield; also Jermaine Gaston of Cheraw and Katrina Carr of
Concord, N.C.; and other relatives and friends.
He was proceeded
in death by his grand-parents, Tommie L. and Mozelle Covington and Ellis and
Mary Ellen Miller; a special aunt, Dollie Nivens and two uncles, William Melton
and Ellis Miller.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Funeral services were held at
Visitation was held from
Mr. Rivers was born
Edgar was preceded in death by his
first wife, Alene McLaurin Rivers, and by a brother, Robert Wendal Rivers.
Surviving is his wife, Catherine
Rollins Rivers of the home; a brother, A. Don Rivers of Chesterfield; siblings,
Donnie (Diane) Rivers of Charlotte, N.C., Trey (Lindsey)
Memorials may be made to
Chesterfield Cemetery Association P.O. Box 388,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Kameron Leroy Antonio Russell
Funeral services were at
Master Kameron Leroy Antonio Russell, beloved son of Kimberly Lyvonne Bracy and
Antonio Russell was born on
Kameron was preceded in death by a
maternal grandfather, Leroy Bracy.
Surviving is his loving parents; a
sister, Ayanna Lyvonne Russell; grandparents, Yvonne Bracy of Ruby, Joyce
Russell and Johnathan Rhodan,
Harrison, Hollywood; two aunts,
Brenda Miller of Chesterfield and Tiffany Nelson of Charleston; nine uncles,
Donald (Stacey) Caudle of Mcleansville, N.C., Mitchell (Nivea) Dunlap of Ruby,
Pernell Little of Mt. Croghan, Kevin Diggs of Hopkins, Leroy (Maria) Bracy of
Ruby, Travis (Dana) Russell of Columbia, Renard Mungin of Jacksonville, Fla.,
Brandon Russell of Hollywood, and Elgin Rhodan of Ravenel; 20 great-aunts, 21
great uncles, 10 great great-aunts and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Allen F. Korfmacher
Funeral services were held Monday
at
Visitation was Sunday, 4-7 p.m. at
Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, Ohio.
Allen worked for the Stanley Tools
Co. for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Lois;
daughters Sherryl Haines and Doreen Petrovitch and son, Ronald; six grandchildren,
and two brothers.
Waite Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Robert L. Miles JEFFERSON – Mr. Robert L. Miles,
75, died
Funeral services were held at
The family received friends
following the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the
home.
Mr. Miles was born
Robert was preceded in death by
Carroll D. Gregory.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years,
Martha Blanche Sullivan Miles of the home.
Also surviving are two daughters,
Kathy Miles Gregory of Chesterfield and Sherry Miles (Calvin) Johnson of
Jefferson; a grandson, Daniel Miles Gregory of Chesterfield; three
step-grandsons, Carroll Dean (Michelle) Gregory, Jr. of Chesterfield and Tommy
and Joel Johnson of Jefferson; and a sister, Nettie Miles Beverley of
Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice
of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Funeral services were held at
Visitation was also held from
Mr. Wallace was born
Surviving are his parents, Evelyn
Elizabeth Wallace and Floyd Perry McClain of Pageland; three brothers, Timothy
(Lynn) Wallace, Jamie Wallace, and Jeffrey (Brandy) Wallace all of Pageland; a
sister, Crystal Wallace and Speedy Medina of Monroe, N.C.; two half brothers,
Perry (Dawn) McClain and Dale (Donna) McClain both of Pageland; four half
sisters, Lisa (Junior) Smith of Tradesville, Nancy McClain of Monroe, Janice
(Billy) Griffin, and Gail (Roger) McManus, both of Pageland.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Rosa Geneva Quick
BENNETTSVILLE
– Rosa Geneva Quick, 67, died
Funeral services were at
Surviving are her four children,
Regina Hooks of Cincinnati, OH, Sheila Burnette (Wayne) of Cheraw, Vickey
Thomas of Bennettsville, and Pickett Slater Harrington (Khailiah) of
Cincinnati, OH; eight grandchildren, Shanita, James, Brandon, Kendrick Sr.,
Andrew, Sharee, Shykelah and Shyqueq; two great-grandchildren, Kendrick Jr. and
Amya; a sister, Artilla Johnson (James) of High Point, N.C.; a brother, Roger
Quick (Lillian) of Bennettsville; also Clara Teal and Ervin McQueen; and other
relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Curtis Cornelius Johnson
CHERAW –
Curtis Cornelius Johnson, 54, died
Funeral services were at
Curtis was born
He received his education in the
public schools of
He drove trucks for 25 years and
was employed with Burlington Industries now known as
Curtis was preceded in death by
his grandparents, Cossie (Mable) Johnson, Marion Cornelius (Rudolph) Braxton;
stepfather, Lonzo Burns; a brother, Barry Johnson; uncles, Timothy Braxton,
Willie Braxton, Cosa Johnson; aunts, Alberta (Pink) Patrick, Mary Frances
Johnson and cousin, Ellis Edwards.
Surviving is his wife of 23 years, Evelyn
Johnson; children of the home; Kurt, Eric and Raymond Johnson all of Cheraw,
Dionne C. Robinson of New Orleans, LA, Lacy O. (Sakina) Robinson of Cordova,
N.C.; four stepchildren, Samuel B. (Michelle) Robinson of Shippensburg, PA.
Timothy E. Robinson of Lancaster, Maretta J. Robinson of Cheraw, and Kurstin
(Anthony) Bridges of Philadelphia, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; four brothers, Willie Nathaniel of Cheraw, Michael (Janie)
Johnson of Cheraw, Alonzo (Amanda) Johnson of Morven, N.C. and Jonathan Burns
of Cheraw; three sisters, Mae Charlotte Primus, Sarah B. (Michael) Covington,
Shelia B. (Michael) Wilson and Patsy “Pat” Hanna all of Cheraw; an uncle,
George Johnson; seven aunts, Marjorie Johnson, Rosa (Robert) Edwards, Thelma B.
Singleton, Betty Jean (Henry) Ellison, LouElla Small, Irene Bloomfield and Eva
Mae Wright all of Cheraw; also Evelyn Johnson and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James “Snag”
CHERAW –
Mr. James “Snag” Davis, 87, died
Funeral services were at
James was born to the late James
and Ella Davis on
In 1941 he joined the Unites
States Army until 1945 and received numerous medals of accommodations for his
service in World War II. James was married to the late Aletha Davis for 63
years. They moved to
He became involved with Pleasant
Grove baseball teams and other community activities. In the community he was
known as Uncle James.
He was preceded in death by two
sons, James (Jimmie Lee) Davis and Ernest Ray Davis. Siblings are Thomas
(Buster) Davis, Jerome Davis, Charlie Davis,
Surviving are his children, James
Jerome (Emily) Davis, Jr. of Youngstown, OH, Elmer Davis of Cheraw, Larry
(DaTresa) Davis of Cheraw, Ronald (Ronnie) Davis of Cheraw, Lillian Patricia
(Melvin) Braxton of Henderson, NV, Constance Antiona Levy of Cheraw; 16
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild and other
relatives and friends. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Chalmers Curry, Sr.
CHERAW –
Chalmers Curry, Sr., 63, died
Funeral services were at
Chalmers was born
Four brothers and a sister, Julius Curry, James E. Curry, Sr., Jesse L. Curry,
Sr., Mary L. Curry Locke and Otis Broomfield, preceded him in death.
Surviving is his wife, Mary T.
Curry; three sons, Chalmers Curry, Jr. of Cheraw, Robert (Ethel) Curry and
Calvin (Marchelle) Curry both of Washington, D.C.; his mother, Emma Curry;
seven sisters, Dorothy C. Robinson of Washington, D.C., Matilda C. White of
Hyattsville, MD, Minnie C. Deberry of Fayetteville, N.C., Willie Mae Gordon of
Cheraw, Beverly K. (Gartharie) Broadie of Kuwait, Beverly M. (Danny) Robinson
of Ellerbe and Mary P. (Ben) McLaurin of Woodbridge, Va.; eight brothers,
Willie James (Norma) Curry, Sr. of Hamlet, N.C., Samuel D. Curry, Sr. of
Annison, Ala., William (Ella Mae) Curry of Cheraw, Wadell Barnes of Baltimore,
MD, Ben (Sandra) Nuriedin of Charlotte, N.C., Robert (Carolyn) Porter, Harold
(Ann) Porter and Richard Porter of Cheraw; two grandchildren, Robert Dajor
Curry and Montea Gary of Cheraw; four stepchildren, Sharon (Alexander) Palmer
of Bennettsville, Sara (James) Reid of Shelby, N.C., Thomas (Berita) Tillman of
Freeport, N.Y. and Terry (Tammy) Tillman of Fredericksburg, Va.; 10
step-grandchildren; three aunts, Jea-nette Hudson of New York, Mattie (Bernard)
Dewitt of MD and Hattie McCall of Cheraw; six uncles, Henry McCall of Cheraw,
George Harrison of Washington, D.C., Edmond (Gloria) McCall of Kentucky, Edward
McCall of Bishopville, and George McCall of Cheraw; a cousin, Brenda Curry of
Charlotte, N.C.; also Kathy Irons and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
George Mitchell Turnage
CHERAW –
George Mitchell Turnage, 58, died
Graveside memorial services were
held Sept. 19 at
Mr. Turnage was born
He was preceded in death by his
only son, Lloyd Turnage, and a sister, April T. Price.
Surviving is his grandson, Zachary
Turnage; his sisters, Barbara T. Hall and Anne T. Price; and his brothers,
Luther Turnage, Christopher Turnage, and Thomas Turnage; his son, Lloyd Turnage
and his sister, April T. Price, predecease Mr. Turnage.
Our beloved brother entered unto
eternal rest on
Surviving are his grandson,
Zachary Turnage, his sisters, Barbara T. Hall and Anne T. Price, and his
brothers, Luther Turnage, Christopher Turnage, and Thomas Turnage. His only
son, Lloyd Turnage and his sister April T. Price,
predeceased Mr. Turnage. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Gladys Lorina Hulsey Lewis
CHERAW –
Gladys Lorina Hulsey Lewis, 69, died
A graveside service was held at
She was a daughter of the late
Thomas Monroe and Mamie Morris Hulsey. She was the widow of James Ronald Lewis.
She was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mrs. Lewis was a loving mother and grandmother.
Her brothers, T.M. Hulsey, Cecil
Hulsey, Sonny Hulsey, sisters, Lois Talbert, Inez Moore, and Lillian Johnson
precede her in death.
Surviving are her sons, Ronald M.
“Ron” (Joy) Lewis, James A. “Jay” (Amy) Lewis; a daughter, Angela Marie Lewis
all of Cheraw; grandchildren, Ali Lewis, Jamy Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Alex Lewis,
Jayson Lewis; and a brother, Wilburn Hulsey of Hartsville.
Memorials may be sent to:
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Patrick Anderson “Andy” Keith
CHERAW –
Patrick Anderson “Andy” Keith, 42, died
A graveside memorial service was
held at
Patrick was a son of William
“Billy” J. (Connie) Keith Sr. of Cheraw and Susan Harriett Anderson of
Surviving is his wife, Anissia
Fenner Keith of Cheraw; sons, Preston Anderson Keith and Noah Ian Keith both of
Cheraw; a brother, William J. “Jay” (Julie) Keith, Jr. of
Memorials may be made to: Cheraw
Healthcare, Residences Fund,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ruth McCullough
Kirven Perry
Funeral services were held at
Mrs. Perry was born
"Miss" Ruth was preceded
in death by her beloved son, Joel Wilson Perry, a brother, Ernest McCullough
Kirven, and by her sister, Billie Kirven Duvall.
Surviving is her husband, Dr.
William L. Perry of the home; and three children, William Kirven Perry, Arden
Perry Fields, and Ruth Perry Higson; six grandchildren, English Perry Griggs,
William Marion Perry, Arden McCullough Fields, Perry Louis Fields, Casey McKoy
Higson, and Michelle Lane Higson; three great-grandchildren, Camden Mitchell
Griggs, Collin McCullough Griggs, and William Landon Perry; and a brother, W.
W. Kirven, Jr. of Darlington.
Memorials may be made to: The
Connie Maxwell Children's Home (Adams Shelter) 212 Zoar Road, Chesterfield,
S.C. 29709, Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C.;
29709, Paws and Claws, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, S.C., 29709, American Cancer
Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C., 29210, S.C. March of Dimes, 240 Stoneridge
Drive, Columbia, S.C., 29210 or to a Charity of one's choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield was in charge of arrange-ments. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
CHERAW –
Virginia Brooking Coggins, age 81, died
A celebration of her life will be
held at
She was the daughter of the late
John and Mary Douglass Brooking. She was a member of
Prior to her marriage in 1957,
Mrs. Coggins was a teacher in
A daughter, Belinthia, predeceased
her in death.
Surviving is her husband, Carlos Coggins
of Bennettsville; two sons, Barth Coggins of Latta and Bayard Coggins of
Eldorado, N.C.; two daughters, Bianca Norton of Blacksburg, Va. and Berinthia
Allison of Clemson; two brothers, John Peyton Brooking and Keesee Brooking both
of Greene County, Va.; a sister, Thyrza McCauley of Earlysville, VA.; six
grand-children and a great- grandchild.
Memorials may be made to:
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw is
serving the family of Mrs. Coggins. . Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Eva Mae Campbell Melton
A graveside service was held at
Eva was born to the late Victoria
and William Campbell. Eva was a member of the First United Methodist Church of
Cheraw. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with her family. She
loved her friends and the staff at Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living and Agape
Transitional Care.
Eva was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Carroll Lee Melton.
Surviving are her daughters,
Carolyn Midgley and Gayle Hinton (Jim); grandchildren, Campbell (Tim) Ranf,
Charles Paul Midgley (Heather), Church Powers (Lindsay), Channing Anderson
(Tim), ReAnne Hinton, and her four great-grandchildren, Elliott Pryor, Laney,
Pearson and Dibby Midgley.
Memorials may be made to: Joel
Baptist Church Ministry,
Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw was
in charge of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Mr. Paul Albert "Nub" Jenkins
A funeral service was held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at Providence Baptist
Church. A burial service followed in the
The family received friends for
visitation from
Mr. Jenkins was born
Surviving is his wife Debra Mills
Jenkins of the home.
Two daughters,
Emily Jenkins of the home and Alicia Jenkins ("Petey") Rushing of
Jefferson, S.C. Mother: Annie Mae Jenkins of
Two brothers,
Jimmy (Betty Neil) Jenkins and Rickie (Linda) Rogers, both of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, S.C. is serving the Jenkins family. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Xymeeria Truth
Evans Xymeeria
Truth Evans, the daughter of Dealiso Beatty and Whitney Evans was born on Sept.
18, 2008 in
Xymeeria leaves to cherish fond
memories: her parents, Dealiso Beatty and Whitney Evans; grandparents, Clyde
and Nancy Evans, Chesterfield, SC; great grandparents, Leon and Catherine
Lewis, Chesterfield, S.C. and George and Mildred Patterson, Bethune, S.C.; a
great- great grandmother, Tressie Moore, Pageland, S.C.; three aunts, Alexandra
(LaQuentus) Witherspoon, Rock Hill, S.C., Amanda (Cortrez) Hallie, Bishopville,
S.C. and Stephanie (Steven) Little, Ruby, S.C.; two uncles, Booker (Ann)
Choplin, Monroe, NC and TaMichael (Crystal) Evans, Hartsville, S.C.; two
godmothers, Lashunda Pegues, Chesterfield, S.C. and LaQuishia Emerson,
She was preceded in death by a
grand-mother, Carla Evans, a great grandfather, Roland Moore and a great
great-grandfather, Bennie Moore.
Flemming Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Huitt Franklin Chisholm
PATRICK-
Huitt Franklin Chisholm, 63, died
Graveside services were held at
The family received friends at the
home in Patrick.
Born Oct. 2,
1945, he wass the son of the late Everett and Marie Johnson Chisholm. He was the owner and operator of
Quality Industrial Rigging. Mr. Chisholm enjoyed gardening in his free time.
Surviving are two sons; Gary
(Glorian) Chisholm of Patrick, Johnny (Sherry) Chisholm of Hartsville; a
daughter, Dana (Travis) Winburn of Hartsville; a loving companion, Elaine
Morton of Patrick; five grandchildren, Summer,
Zachary, Morgan, Spencer and Sierra, and; a sister, Ruby (J.L.) Huggins of
Union.
Belk Funeral Home of Darlington
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
O. Frankie Brock
CHERAW –
Mr. O. Frankie Brock, 76, died
Funeral servies were at
Visitation was
Mr. Brock was born
Frankie was preceded in death by
his first wife, Margaret Malloy Brock.
Surviving is his wife, Dorothy L.
Griggs Brock of the home; a son, Eddie (Rhonda) Brock of Cheraw; three
daughters, Lisa (Donnie) Deaver and Patti (Rusty) Thompson of Cheraw, SC and
Tonya (Drew) Rainwater of Wallace; two stepdaughters, Cheryl (Johnny) Adams of
Morven, N.C., and Bonnie Polson of Rockingham, N.C.; five grandchildren, Jordan
Brock, Christian Thompson, Frankie Thompson, Bria Rainwater, and Jacob Brock;
three step-grandchildren, Beth (Jamie) Flowers, Erica (Derek) Rayfield, and
Sean Polson; and three step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John D. Hancock
Funeral services were held at
Visitation was held at
Mr. Hancock was born
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Gennie James Hancock; and four brothers, Andrew, Hardy, Jack, and Carl
Hancock preceded John in death.
Surviving are two sons, Harold
(Gale) Hancock and Martin (Barbara) Hancock both of Cheraw; one daughter,
Frances H. Rivers and Joe Barfield of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Emily Brock Pate
Funeral services were held at
The family received friends from
Mrs. Pate was born
Surviving is her husband, Fred B.
Pate, of the home; a son, F. Wayne Pate of Cheraw; a daughter, Kathy P.
(Dwight) Byrd of Lexington; two brothers, James "Pete" Brock and
Bennie "Peanut" Brock of Cheraw; a sister, Sarah B. Ryder, of
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Willie Ray Merriman, Sr.
CHERAW – Mr. Willie Ray Merriman,
Sr., 79, died
Funeral services were at
Willie was born
N.J. where he
was a member and became an elder in the church. After moving to Cheraw, he joined
He was educated in the public
schools of
He was preceded death by a
daughter, Easter Mae Anderson, a stepson, Kelvin Sellers and his first wife,
Myra Ellison Merriman of Cheraw.
Surviving is his wife, Maggie
Merriman of the home; his children, Laura Ellison, Willie Ray (Evelyn) Merriman,
Jr., Pearl Elois Merriman, Myra Elizabeth Yelverton, Jimmie Merriman, Janie
Merriman, William Mckinley Merriman, Gerry Nelson (Arlene) Merriman, Shirley
Ann (Tommy) Merriman-LaRoda, Debra Sellers, Mary (Floyd) Sellers Eleby,
Charlotte Iva (Jeffrey) Sellers-Stimpson, Eric Sellers, Linda Moore, Cathy
Moore, Tyrone Henderson and Anthony; brothers and sisters, Willie (Nancy)
Merriman, Jr., Sylvester (Geraldine) Merriman, Steve (Wanda) Merriman, Helen
(E.J.) Peterson, Mary (James) Pergee, Phyllis (Robert) Grier and Mona Merriman;
uncles, John Ellis (Jenny) Merriman and Ray Merriman; many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
William F. "Bill" Winburn
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed the service
in the
Visitation was held from
Mr. Winburn was born
Survivors are his wife,Debra Clark Winburn, of
one stepdaughter, April Ruthven of
Hartsville, S.C., her mother, Emma Jean Winburn of Patrick, S.C., one sister,
Karen (Terry) Teal of Patrick, S.C., two grandchildren: Gracie and Trent
Winburn, three nephews, Christopher Teal, Robert Lee, and Scottie Sanders.
Also, three
nieces, Sydney Teal, Tiffany Lee, and Kamryn Walker.
Memorials: may be made to Patrick
Rescue Squad,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, S.C. served the Winburn family. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
James Henry Roscoe
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed in the
church cemetery.
Visitation was held from
Mr. Roscoe was born
Surviving are three sons, Ted
Roscoe of
Two sisters,
Beulah (Tavener) Threatte of Chesterfield, SC, and Ruth (James) Flowers of
Macon, GA and nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials: Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home of
Wilbert Kenneth Quick
Ruby, SC - Mr. Wilbert Kenneth Quick,
Jr., age 42, died
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed in the
The family received friends from
Mr. Quick was born
Surviving is his wife, Amy Bailey
Quick of the home. Two sons Osstyn Neely of Hephzibah, GA, and Mickey Pierce of
Ruby, SC, two daughters, Tiffany Quick of Hephzibah, GA, and Teresa Pierce of
Ruby, SC, Mother, Louise White "Dooley" Quick of Cheraw, SC, one
sister, Vandy (Brent) Surratt of Cheraw, SC and three nieces and two nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, SC served the Quick Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Hazel Crowley Therrell
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed in the
Visitation was held from
Mrs. Therrell was born
Survivors are one son Tony (Renee)
Therrell of Patrick, SC, one daughter, Janice Therrell and Wilson Burr of
Chesterfield, SC, two grandchildren, Brandy (Jason) Crowley of Chesterfield,
SC, and Cheska (Rodney) Quick of Cheraw, SC, three great grandchildren,
Brianna, Skylar, Lee and Ayden Crowley, two brothers, Jack Crowley of Patrick,
SC, and Jimmy Crowley of Chesterfield, SC, and one sister, Pat Shaw of
Chesterfield, SC.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, SC served the Therrell Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Gerald Newsom Hendrick
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed in the
Mr. Hendrick was born
Survivors include his wife of 60
years, Clara Ratliff Hendrick of the home.
Two sons, Gary Blair (Peggy)
Hendrick of Florence, SC and Gerald N. "Jerry" Hendrick, Jr. of
Columbia, SC., Two daughters, Gwendolyn H. (Mickey) Sullivan of Cheraw, SC and
Kathy H. Baker of Surfside Beach, SC
Seven
grandchildren -Wendy, Jennifer, Michael, Greg, Daniel, Shea, and Kelsie. Also, eight
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice
of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Hendrick Family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Arie Turnage Bruner
A funeral service was held at
Visitation was held on Thursday,
Oct. 1, from
Mrs. Bruner was born
Surviving are two daughters, Betty
(George) Copeland of Clinton, SC, and Billie (Hugh) Branton of Woodstock, GA.
Two grandchildren: Ellen (Lee) Templeton of Clinton, SC, and Tracey Wood of
A sister-in-law,
Alieth Bruner of
Memorials may be made to
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Bruner
family. Published in
the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Ruth Perry Savarese
She is predeceased by her sisters,
Helen, Dorothy, Dolores, Margaret and Veronica (the latter two having died in
early childhood) and he brothers, Richard, George, Robert and Thomas.
Surviving are her sister Mary Ruhl
of
In 1937, Ruth married Alphonse
Savarese, since deceased (d. 1992). They lived in
Ruth was blessed with eight
grandchildren; Mathew, Mark, Andrew, Amyln, Leana and Corinne Savarese of
May she rest in peace.
A memorial mass was held 1 p.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Cheraw, SC.
Memorials in lieu of flowers,
South Carolina Lions, Eye Bank, 110 Medical Circle, West Columbia, SC 29169.
Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw, SC
served the family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Nezzie Allen
A funeral service was held at
A burial service followed in the
Visitation was held from
Mrs. Jenkins was born
In addition to her parents, her husband, Charles C.
Jenkins, her son, Jack L. Jenkins, three brothers and two sisters preceded Nezzie
in death.
Surviving are three daughters: Elizabeth (Larry) Stroble
of Givhans, SC, Dot (Richard) Allen of Leesburg, Fl. and Debbie Brown of
Ridgeville, SC., and five grand-children and nine great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Jenkins
family. Published in
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Rev. Herbert Fogle
ORANGEBURGE – Rev. Herbert Fogle,
60, died
Funeral services were at
Herbert was born
He was a member of the Kappa Sigma
Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Rev. Fogle provided 14 years of
services at two locations in
At the time of his passing, he was
serving in the Bennettsville/Cheraw Cooperative Ministry and was pasturing
three churches in the Bennettsville Circuit. He preached for 35 years.
Surviving is Lenburg Fogle (Helen)
of
Bethea Funeral Home of Orangeburg
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John C Purves
CAYCE - Funeral services for John C. Purvis, 90, was held
at
Mr. Purvis died
Mr. Purvis retired from the U.S. Weather Service in 1981 to become the first
State Climatologist. During this last phase of his weather career, he
established one of the six regional climate centers in the country. Extensive
modeling that he prepared during this time contributed to the strikingly low
loss of life during Hurricane Hugo’s onslaught in 1989. Mr. Purvis became S.C.
State Climatologist Emeritus in 1991, when he continued to work as Special
Consultant to the S.C. State Climate Office. Mr. Purvis served as adjunct
professor at the
Mr. Purvis was a familiar voice on radio and television for many years in
Mr. Purvis was predeceased by Johnsie Huneycutt Purvis, his beloved wife of 57
years. He is survived by his daughter, Jennie Band; and sons, John and Danny
Purvis; also a sister, Ruth Baxley of
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of
Hospice Care of Tri-County, New Hope Nurses, the congregation of Congaree
Presbyterian Church and to cherished friends and relatives for their love and
compassion during Mr. Purvis’ extended illness.
Thompson Funeral Home on
Algie V. Sellers
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed in the
The family received friends from
Mr. Sellers was born
In addition to his parents, his wife, Ethel Sellers, preceded Algie in death
and also, a grandson, Bobby Sellers, his brother, Jerome Sellers, and his two
sisters, Jeanette Harvey, and Mattie Lee Wise.
Survivors include his two sons, Ronald (Faye) Sellers, and Larry (Cynthia)
Sellers of Chesterfield, SC, three grandchildren, Beth (David) Brock, Michael
(Wendy) Sellers, and Jennifer Sellers all of Chester-field, SC, and two great
grand-children, Lianna and Marah Brock.
Memorials may be made to the
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC
served the Sellers family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Betty J. James
Surviving are her sons, Earl (Gail) James of Cheraw, SC, Paul (Darlene) James
of Society Hill, SC, Gene Freeman of Hartsville, SC, a daughter, Jennie (Rusty)
Chapman of Cheraw, SC, her mother listed above, brothers, Henry Moree of
Society Hill, SC, Joe Moree of Hartsville, SC, Alvin Keith of Milo, ME, Larry
D. Keith of Society Hill, SC, sisters, Shirley Moree Freeman of Cheraw, SC,
Evelyn Adams of Darlington, SC, Linda Hall of Society Hill, SC, Kay Hall of
Hartsville, SC, grandchildren, Brittany Baker, Dylan Freeman, Erica Freeman,
Selena James, Jesse Ray (J.R.)Chapman.
She was preceded in death by her husband and father listed above, and brothers,
Randy C. Keith and Thomas H. Keith.
The family received friends from
Memorials may be sent to: Overcomers by Faith Ministry,
Brenda Caulder Fincher
A graveside service was held at
Mrs. Fincher was born
Surviving are her two daughters, Ann Kelly and Mallory Fincher of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Fincher
Family. Published in
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Donny Wayne McGill
A graveside service was held at
Mr. McGill was born
Surviving is his half sister, Ann Multer of Holly Hill,
SC, four uncles, Ronnie (Gertrude) Turnage,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC
served the McGill Family. Published
in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Randall Wayne “Randy” Gaddy
A graveside service was held at
Mr. Gaddy was born
Surviving are his two daughters, Amanda Gaddy of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Gaddy Family.
Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Frances Garris Morris
CHERAW -
Frances Garris Morris, 81, died
A funeral service was held on
Born in
Surviving are her sons, Tony Ray Morris and Mitchell Steven Morris both of
Cheraw, SC, a daughter, Jennie Frances Brewington of Gaffney, SC, grandchildren,
Micheal Scott Morris and William Joseph Morris, a great grandchild, Dylan Shane
Turner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above, brothers,
Carlie Ray Garris and William Garris, a son, William Rufus “Ricky” Garris, Jr.,
a grand-son, James Steven Morris and a great grandchild, Nicholas Hunter
Downer.
Kiser Funeral Home served the Morris family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Willie James Thomas
CHERAW –
Willie James Thomas, 74, died
Funeral services were at
Willie was the son of the late James and Martha Thomas. He was educated in the
public schools of
Surviving are three sons, Steve (Katherine) Thomas of
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Sara Eutsler Sledge
WHITEVILLE
– N.C.- Sara Eutsler Sledge, 93, died
A memorial service was held at Ambassador Camp at
Mrs. Sledge was known to everyone in her work with young people as “Aunt Sara.”
She was the founder of Ambassador Camp at
A leader of Bible Clubs in the Whiteville area for more than 40 years, she was
also a charter and founding member of Whiteville Christian and Missionary
Alliance Church. She was a Bible teacher at
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Dean Sledge, and son, William Thomas
Sledge.
Surviving is a granddaughter, Robin Sledge Shaw and husband, Ron, and their
children Tyler and Kelly, of Charlotte; a grandson, Thomas Paul Sledge of
Little River and his children, Stephanie and Jennifer of Portland, Maine; a
brother, William E. Eutsler of Cheraw; Rebecca Wray of Whiteville, Katharine
Sledge and John and Carol Nickolaus of Whiteville, N.C., Beth Davis of Atlanta,
Matt Davis of Lincolnton, N.C., Bill Eutsler Jr. of Florham Park, N.J., Soo Soo
Sledge Fort of Whiteville, N.C., Julia Davis Hooper of Salisbury, N.C. Ruth Kuykendall
of Whiteville, N.C., Sara Kuykendall Effa of Plano, Texas, Stuart Kuykendall
Jr. of Chadbourn, Elizabeth Sledge Magenbauer of Salem, Va., Beverly Davis
Moore of Myrtle Beach and Glenn Sledge of Parkton.
Memorials may be made to: Ambassador Camp,
Flora Belle Hodge
Ruby, SC
- Mrs. Flora Belle Hodge Lisenby, age 89, died
Visitation was held from
Mrs. Lisenby was born
Surviving is one daughter, Doris L. Jordan of Ruby, SC, four grandchildren,
Gail Drew of Hartsville, SC, Carol Jordan (Kyle Arant) of Ruby, SC, Sammy
Jordan of Ruby, SC and David (Connie) Jordan of Wadesboro, NC,five great grandchildren
and two great-great grandchildren, and one sister, Elizabeth H. Black of Ruby,
SC.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Lisenby
Family. Published in
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Pauline Kissiah Bouknight
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mrs. Bouknight was born
Pauline was preceded in death by her husbands, George Alexander Smith and Paul
Hudgins; a sister, Beulah Bullard, and by her brothers, Robert and Carl
Kissiah.
Surviving is her husband of 35 years, Everette Carroll Bouknight of the home; a
son, James Edward Smith and wife, Perry of Huntersville, N.C.; a daughter,
Wanda Jean Smith and husband, David of Myrtle Beach; three grandchildren, Alex
(Beverly) Smith of Marion, N.C., Lacy (Clark) Camp of Concord, N.C., and Eric
(Tonya) Smith of Madeira Beach, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Kell and Ty
Smith of Marion, N.C. and Ruthie and Darby Camp of Concord, N.C.; a sister,
Nezzie Kissiah Lear of Pineville, N.C.; step children, Mona and Janice
Bouknight and Michael Bouknight and wife Bobbie of Lexington; step
granddaughters, Beth, Sara, and Amy Bouknight of Lexington. Memorials may be
made to: American Cancer Society,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of
arrange-ments. Published
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Mary Alice Tarlton
Mrs. Lowery was born
Surviving are her four grandchildren, Cheri Lowery of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Lowery
Family. Published in the
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Larry Wayne Steen
RUBY –
Mr. Larry Wayne Steen, 51, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Steen was born
Larry was preceded in death by a stepbrother, John T.
Steen, Jr.
Surviving is his wife, Lisa Joplin Steen of the home; a son, Matthew Steen of
the home; two daughters, Tiffany Joplin and Nikki Steen of the home; father and
stepmother, Floyd and Eula J. Steen of Ruby; three sisters, Judy Steen of Mt.
Pleasant, Glenda (Roger) Hunsucker of Rockwell, N.C., and Violet (Jimmy) Hall
of Easley; a stepsister, Trenia (Dennis) Freeman of Chesterfield; and other
relatives and friends.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home served the Steen family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Charles Darrell Sellers
CHESTEFIELD
– Mr. Charles Darrell Sellers, age 61, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was held
Mr. Sellers was born
Darrell was preceded in death by a son, Richard Sellers; three brothers,
Dwight, Larry, and Kenny Sellers; and by his sister, Janice Garris.
Surviving are two sons, Dennis (Debra) Sellers and Sandy Sellers of
Chesterfield; a granddaughter, Tamra Sellers; two brothers, Jerry Sellers and
Terry Sellers of Chesterfield; an uncle and aunt,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of
arrange-ments. Published
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CHERAW - Funeral services for Cecelia Janet Hudson Davis,
66, were held Saturday, Oct. 17 at the George Waldo Long Memorial Presbyterian
Church in Cheraw. Burial followed in the
She was born to the late Moultrie Samuel and Annie Lucille Gillespie Hudson in
She was a 1959 graduate of
“Ceil” as she was known to friends and loved ones, began her career at
Westinghouse Industries in
Ceil was a member and Deacon of the George Waldo Long
Memorial Presbyterian Church and enjoyed participating in many community
activities. She was President of the Women of Essence, a Secretary for the
Cheraw Branch, NAACP, and a member of the Daughters of Isis.
Ceil is survived by many loving family and friends; a daughter, Tijuana Shelton
Chapman and three grandchildren LeRoy, Ahmad, and Amirah Shelton of Cheraw; one
sister, Gwendolyn (LTC, Retired John) Johnson; Tommy Davis; three nieces,
LaTonya (COL Robert) Thompson, Andrea (Charles) Kirkland, and Amia Johnson;
three nephews, John Johnson Jr., Duane (Clare) Johnson, and Christopher
Johnson; a special cousin Marion Weeks Carter, and a host of cousins,
godchildren, and friends.
Morris Funeral Cottage, Inc. was in charge of the services. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Elsie McBride
Bennett
Funeral services were at
She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Bennett, Jr.; one sister, Clara
Baker; four brothers, Ernest, Lee Robert, Cleveland, James, and David McBride.
Surviving are her four children, Bonnie (Charles) Pullen of Baltimore, MD,
Timothy (Sally) Bennett of Concord, N.C., Doris Redfearn of Chesterfield, Sara
Bennett-Hough of Marion; 11 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hattie Booker of Salisbury, N.C.,
Lillie Marshall of High Point, N.C., and Dorothy Gordon of Chesterfield; one
brother, Richard (Mary Helen) McBride of Chesterfield; also Dr. Marilyn Bennett
of Sumter and Helen Rivers and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and
friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
David Privette
A funeral service was held on
Mr. Privette was born
Surviving is one son, James David (Tina) Privette, II of Rio Rancho, NM,
One daughter: Melissa (Lance) Abernathy of Chesterfield, SC, six grandchildren,
Zack, Tyler, and Noah Privette, Jayden, Lana, and Lex Abernathy, six brothers,
Alvin Privette of Wadesboro, NC, Mike Privette of Mt. Croghan, SC, Billy
Privette of New London, NC, Ronnie Privette of Pageland, SC, Larry Privette of
Stanley, NC, and Tommy Privette of Morven, NC, one sister, Tammy Timmons of
Columbia, SC. Also a number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Privette
family. Published in
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Kim B. Jones
Graveside services were Oct. 17 at
Kim Jones was born
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
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George L. Horton
Mr. Horton was born
Survivors include his wife, Joanne Taylor Horton of the home. Two sons, Marty
Horton of Bishopville, SC and Norman Horton of Cassatt, SC, two daughters, Lori
Ann Horton (Pete) Smith of Bishopville, SC and Renee (Richard) Jones of
Lancaster, SC, three sisters, Nell Sheffield and Leola Robertson of Baxley, GA.
and Juanita Leggett of Odum, GA. Also, eight grand-children
and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, S.C.
served the Horton family. Published
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Hazel Louise Griggs
An interment followed in the
Miss Griggs was born
Surviving is one brother, John W. Griggs, Jr. of
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Griggs
family. Published in
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Clara Burch
She is survived by her husband, Otis Burch; children,
Toxie Belk, Charlotte, NC, Billy Joe Burch, Charlotte, NC, Barbara Goodwin,
Philadelphia, PA, Angela Lockhart, Concord, NC and Kevin Burch, Pageland, SC;
six sisters, Thelma Wells, Brooklyn, NY, Mary King, Pageland, SC, Cinderella
Ford, McBee, SC, Betty Bryant, Mt. Croghan, SC, Jessie Harold, McBee, SC and
Evelyn Miller, Pageland, SC; one brother, J.B. Yarborough; 16 grandchildren; 8
great grandchildren. Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland served the Burch family. Published in the Cheraw
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Wilson Jack
Dalrymple
Surviving are his son, Thomas J. Dalrymple of Lexington, SC, a daughter,
Jennifer K. Dalrymple of Leesville, SC, four grand-children and a sister,
Delores Limehouse, of Central, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a sister, Peggy
Wilson. To honor the wishes of Mr. Dalrymple, a service will not be held. Kiser
Funeral Home of Cheraw, SC served the Dalrymple family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary Ella Barrett
Brown
A funeral service was held at
Visitation was held from
Mrs. Brown was born
Surviving are two daughters, Norma Jean (Tim) McAllen of Lancaster, SC and
Sheila Brown and fiancé Eddie Lang of
Pamelia O.
Huggins
Pamelia was born
Billy Robert
Polson
Hamlet, NC - Billy Robert Polson, age 62, died,
A funeral service was held at
An interment followed in the
Visitation was held from
Mr. Polson was born
Surviving are five daughters, Odessa (Stevie) Robinson of
Hamlet, NC, Marie (Allen) Tucker of Campbellsville, KY and Hope (Chris) Caulder
of Laurinburg, NC and their mother, Elaine Jacobs Polson Huckabee of Hamlet,
NC, Jamie Polson of Rockingham, NC, and BJ (John) Meader of Hartsville, SC and
their mother, Wanda Roscoe Polson of Patrick, SC, two stepdaughters: Amy (Andy)
Dunn of Chesterfield, SC and Penny (Jimmy) Walsh of Pekin, IL, and their
mother, Wendy Boan Polson of Chesterfield, SC, and his mother, Nealie Brown
Polson McLain of Chesterfield, SC. Also, one brother, Wilson B. (Linda) Polson
of Chesterfield, SC, two sisters, Bonnie (Jimmy) Gibson and Kathy Polson of
Chesterfield, SC, one sister-in law, Troyene B. Polson of Wadesboro, NC, 15
grandchildren, Steven, Amber, Somer, Corey, Kayla, Ashley, Fredick, Mykaela,
Colby, Evan, Kierstan, Tori, MacDaniel, Mary Elizabeth, and Charles, four step
grand-children, Morgan, Michael, Joshua, Skylar and four great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC served the Polson
family. Published in
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Amy Hendrix
Redfearn
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Chesterfield County,
RUBY – Mr. Colon L. Sellers, age 93, died
Seven brothers, John, Ernest, Walter, Roy, Harmon, Charlie, and Wilson Sellers
and four sisters, Alma Allen, Mary Previtte, Lela Moore, and Ada Adams preceded
Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Ozie Belle Horne Sellers of the home; and
other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to:
Martha Mae Dunlap
Funeral services were Oct. 23 at
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
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Sue Carolyn (
James E. “Jimmy”
Louallen
Ms. Irene Chambers of Pageland; also Robert Paul Evans,
Jefferson, Luther Chambers and Lonnie Chambers, Pageland; a cousin, Edward
Louallen, Washington, D.C.; also Rev. Oliver Shannon, Charlotte, N.C. and N.Y.;
seven aunts, four uncles, and other relatives and friends. Flemming Funeral
Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Debra Rouse
Grooms
BENNETTSVILLE – Debra Rouse Grooms, 57, died
The family received friends
Surviving is her son, Christopher Sky Grooms of Bennettsville; a brother, Rev.
Michael Rouse (Beth) of Dillon; a sister, Pam Rouse Williams (Donald) of
Bennettsville; siblings, Michel and Nathan Rouse and Coyt Williams, Marci
Williams and other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of
Scotland County,
John A. McCormick
CHERAW - John A. McCormick, 84, died
John was born
Surviving is his wife, children stepchildren and grandchildren, Carolyn John,
Thomas Taylor, Narriman Taylor, Donna Gonzalez and Mark Cooper, Denise, NaRon,
Travia, Aaron, Pietta, Brandon, Bre, Thomas III, Joshua, Christopher, Angela,
Earl Junior
Burgess
and Wrestling on T.V. In addition to
his parents, Junior was preceded in death by three sons, Donnie, Kenneth, and
James Burgess; two brothers, Charles and Leroy Burgess; and by two sisters,
Ollie Mae McInnis and Amber Lee Courtney. Surviving is his wife Jo Ann Kearns
Burgess of the home. Also, three sons, Mitchell Burgess of
the home, John (Rita) Burgess and Wayne Burgess of
Angela Rembert
PATRICK – Angela Rembert, 38, died
Toby William
Davis
Larry Howard, III
CHERAW - Larry Howard, III, five months old, died
Little Larry was the son of Erica Harris and Larry Howard, Jr. born May 15,
2009 and was baptized
Doris Jordan
Timmons
RUBY, SC - Mrs. Doris Jordan Timmons, age 75, died
Frank C. Wardlaw,
Jr.
Thomasine McCown
Haynes
CHERAW - Mrs. Thomasine McCown Haynes, a native and former
resident of Cheraw, died on
Eufalla Rollings
Memorials may be made to:
Myrle Lee Lang
Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Edd G. Lang of the home. One son, Eddie Lang and fiancée, Sheila Brown of
Clarence L.
"C. L." Brown, Jr.
PATRICK – Mr. Clarence L. "C.
L."
Brown, Jr., 83, died
Visitation was
Mr. Brown was born
James W.
"Jim" Carter
CHERAW – Mr. James W. "Jim" Carter, 52, died
Mrs. Mary Donahue
Kirkland
Mrs. Kirkland was born
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Louise Belk
Wilkins
Louise was born
Following their return to Cheraw, she taught elementary school in a two-room
school- house in the Zoar community and later teaching at St. David’s Academy
in Society Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Earl
“Buck” Wilkins, and by siblings, Mamie,
Memorials maybe made to: The Friends of the Hampton B. Allen Library,
Donnie Ray Jordan
GRAHAM - Donnie Ray Jordan, 52, died
Memorials may be made to: The family of Donnie Jordan,
Mr.
David Franklin Dennis
Funeral services were Nov. 4 at
David was a graduate of
David was an avid golfer and had a
fondness for fishing and buffalo soldiers. He received numerous awards in
golfing and fishing. One of his most prestigious awards was the Mahogany Run
Golf Course Award in
He was also a member of the Tri State
Bass Masters Club.
Surviving is a son, Daoud Dennis of
Robinson of Jefferson; also Shelia
Mock, James “Tite” Glenn, Thomas Carver, Sr., Thomas Tyson, Billy J. Threatt,
and Bill Myers; and other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral
Home-Pageland was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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William
L. “Ranger” Sowell
Mr. William L. “Ranger” Sowell, son
of the late Thomas and Alice Pegues Sowell was born on
William “Ranger” as he was
affectionately known,graduated
of
service.
He was a member of St. James
A.M.E.Zion Church of Chesterfield, South Carolina where he joined at an early
age. He was preceded in death by a loving wife, Marie Sowell; two brothers,
Willie (Bill) Sowell and Aralee Sowell; and a grandson, Calen R. Drake.
Surviving are two
sons, William (Carol) Sowell of Chesterfield and Robert (Donna) Sowell of
Cheraw; two
daughters, Mary Lynn (Spencer) Drake,
James Sowell of
and
John A. (Geraldine) Malloy of Chesterfield; two sisters, Retha Cranford, Mary
(Scipio) Jenkins both of
Dean Ratliff
CHERAW – Mr. Dean
Ratliff, 64, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Ratliff was born
A son, Chris Ratliff, preceded
Dean in death.
Surviving is his wife,
Myrtle Wallace Ratliff of the home; a son, Harry Dean Ratliff, Jr. of Cheraw; a
daughter, Cindy “Lu Lu” Ratliff of Cheraw; two grandsons, Joshua Ratliff and
Timothy Jordan; a granddaughter, Deana Ratliff; a brother, Billy G. (Vickie)
Ratliff of Ruby; four sisters, Joyce Mills, Iris Deese, and Nell (Ronnie)
Wilkerson of Ruby, and Jan Parker of Chesterfield.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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David
Lee Hickmon
MT CROGHAN – Mr. David Lee Hickmon,
50, died
Funeral services were held Nov. 8 at
Mr. David Lee Hickmon, son of Sammie
Hickmon and the late Rev. Mary Lee Hickmon was born
David attended
His mother, two nieces and two
nephews preceded him in death.
Surviving are his children, Paulette
(John) Willis of Monroe, N.C., Glenda (Joseph) Hickmon, Charlotte, N.C., Chris
Robinson, Amanda Robinson and Jessica Robinson all of Morven, N.C.; four
grandchildren, Mikeila’ White, Tori Brooks and Gabriel Knotts all of Monroe,
N.C. and Jelaysia Howard, Marshville, N.C.; four brothers, Sammie Hickmon,
Pageland, Joe (Felecia) Hickmon, Jefferson, J.B. (Teresa) Hickmon and John Hickmonboth
of Pageland; six sisters, Elizabeth Josephine (Michael) Miller, Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Lou
Hickmon, Lillie Mae (Michael) Redfearn, Betty Jo Miller, all of Pageland,
Elouise Burch, Lancaster and Sarah Hickmon, Charlotte, N.C.; and a former spouse,
Paula Willis.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Ella
Jane Sellers
Ella was born
She was the owner of Ella’s Beauty
Shop and also worked for Glenn Manufacturing,
At an early age, Ella Jane accepted
Christ and was a faithful member of
Ella Jane enjoyed flowers and
spending time with family and friends. She was known for her witty sense of
humor that always made you laugh and smile.
A son, James F. Sellers, a daughter,
Betsy S. McBride, a brother, Leroy O. Sellers and a sister, Hattie Jackson,
preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish fond memories:
two sons, Willie J. Sellers,
relatives
and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Mr.
Calvin Smith, Jr.
RUBY – Mr. Calvin Smith, Jr., 75,
died
Funeral services were at
Leavitt Funeral Home with the Rev.
Doug Anderson officiating. Burial followed in
The family greeted friends from
Calvin was born
Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Kola Louise Smith and his daughter, Mary Ellen Smith.
Surviving are his children, James
“Rocky” Smith, Martha “Cookie” Goodwin and Teesha “Puddin” Smith, all of
Morven, N.C., Shirley Marsh of Chesterfield, Tommy Smith and Dale Smith, both
of Ruby, and Bill Smith of Nakina, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Jessica Terry of
Morven, N.C.; a brother, Simon Smith of Rockingham, N.C. and 15 grandchildren
and eight great-grand-children.
Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro,
N.C. was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Ruby
Lee Page Nimmons
PAGELAND – Mrs. Ruby Lee Page
Nimmons, 86, died
Funeral services were November 7 at
Mrs. Ruby Lee Page Nimmons was born
Ruby Lee was educated in the Dillon
County Schools. She furthered her education at
On
She was a dedicated educator and
counselor in the South Carolina School System. She taught Elementary, High
School, and
While teaching in the Chesterfield
County Schools, she continued her education, earning her Masters’ Degree in
Elementary Education at the
She taught in the schools of
Mrs. Nimmons was a devoted Christian,
and her relationship
with our Savior was second to none. She was very active in the
Church and gave of herself in many auxiliaries such as Chairperson of the
Worship Committee, Secretary of the Nominations and Personnel Committee, Member
of the Adult and Note Choirs, Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, Secretary of
the United Methodist Women, Secretary of the Church School, Organizer of the
Usher Board, District Coordinator for the Hartsville United Methodist Women,
Involved in the merger process of the
SC Conference from 1968-1972, and many more while at the Salem United
Surviving are her children, Mr.
Tyrone F. Nimmons, Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Zandra F. Thornton (Cedric), Detroit,
MI; Ms. Rita E. Nimmons, Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. Edwin R. Nimmons (Faneyce), Los
Angeles, Ca.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grand children; and other of relatives
and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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John
Cates, Jr.
PAGELAND – John Patrick Henry Cates
Jr., 44, died
Burial services were at Islamic
Center of Gastonia Cemetery in
His father, John Street Cates Sr. of
Flemming Funeral Home-Pageland was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Frances
Dove
Funeral services were at
At an early age she accepted Christ
as her Lord and Savior and became a member of
She was married to the late Fairbrown
Dove. A son, Willard Dove, preceded her in death; and two sisters, Rosa Lee
Campbell and Lucille Edwards.
Surviving is a daughter, Rev. Jennie
Mae Williams of Cheraw and a daughter whom she raised Willie Mae Smith of
Laurinburg, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Shelia Williams of Salisbury, N.C.,
Debbie Williams of Winston –Salem, N.C., Rhoda and Lisa Williams both of
Cheraw, Walter Williams, Jr., of Suitland Maryland, Allan and Phillip Gunter
both of Laurinburg, N.C., Sharmaine (Joe) White of Columbia; three
great-grands, Quan-Taijah Rivers of Cheraw, Startesha Holmes of Columbia, and
Mychhal Holloman of Tacoma, Wa.; two great-grands, Joshua Kenney and Jan’ea
Holloman both of Colmbia; two godchildren, Stephanie Gaskins, Brenda McNeil;
siblings, Mary Frances Gillespi, Diane Clark, John Henry Dove, Carl Dove and
James Edward; and other relatives and friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. . Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
John
William Harp, Sr.
Funeral services were at
The family received friends from
He was born
Surviving is his wife, Sally C. Harp
of the home; a son, John William Harp, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, IA; a daughter,
Ann-Marie Harp of China Grove, N.C.; three brothers, Woodrow Harp and Donald
Harp both of Cheraw and W.T. Harp of Bennettsville; four sisters, Elsie Rainey
of Fayetteville, N.C., Shirley Brock, Joyce Teal and Christine Stafford all of
Cheraw and two grandchildren, Annalise Harp and Bennett Harp of Mt. Vernon, IA.
Memorials may be made to: Lancaster
Co. Council on Aging, Attn: Alzheimer’s Dept.
Hartley Funeral Home of Lancaster was
in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Joyce
“Deannie” Chapman Allen
RUBY – Mrs. Joyce “Deannie” Chapman
Allen, 61, died Nov. 27, 2009.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Nov.
30, at
Visitation was at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.,
prior to the service in the
Mrs Allen was born Sep. 9, 1948 a
daughter of the late James Coit Chapman Jr. and Cleo Keith Chapman. She was a
graduate of Cheraw High School Clas of 1967 and was a retired employee of INA
USA. Joyce enjoyed being a homemaker and was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, and sister. She was a member of
Joyce was preceded in death by a
brother, Steve Chapman.
Surviving is her husband, Grady C.
Allen of the home; a daughter, Becky Allen (Oscar) Wetternek of Cheraw, SC;
three granddaughters, Victoria, Elizabeth and Sofie Wetternek; three brothers,
Rev. Waye (Carolyn) Chapman of Society Hill, Terry (
Norma
Lee Sweatt Shaw
Born in
She is survived by her husband,
Franklin Shaw, Sr. of the home. Her children, Tammy Lynn Shaw
of Wallace; Franklin “Frankie” Shawk, Jr. and his wife Mary and their children D.
J. and Hunter Shaw all of Clio. Junior Shaw and his
wife Amy and their daughters Natalie and Anna Nichole Shaw of Wallaace.
Her sister Pat Cole and her husband Jackie of Asheboro, NC; Edith Wilks and her
husband Scott; Ruby Gainey and her husband Larry, and Mae Shaw all of Wallace.
Faye Sartor and her husband John of Cheraw and one brother Landy Sweatt and his
wife Bernice of Asheboro, NC.
She was predeceased by her parents
and sister Callie Hatcher and brothers Lewis, Earl and Lindo Sweatt.
Funeral services were held Wednesday,
Nov. 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. at
Jean
Rogers Sharpe
CHERAW – Jean Rogers Sharpe, 71, died
Nov. 25, 2009. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009
at the Cheraw Church of God. Burial was in
She was a daughter of the late Kenny
and Ethel McDonald Rogers. She was a U.S. Marine Veteran. She was retired from
Klopman Textiles. Mrs. Sharpe was a member of the Cheraw Church of God. She was
a member of the
Surviving are her son, Robert “Smoke”
Rogers of Surfside Beach, SC, a grandchild, Kaela Rogers, a brother Jimmy Lee
Rogers of Colfax, NC, a sister, Mary Terezakis of Columbia, SC and special
extended family members Pat Huggins, Joyce Parker and Rita Brock.
Memorials may be made to: Cheraw
Church of God,
Kiser Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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“Brucie”
Elaine Brigman
CHERAW – “Brucie” Bruce Elaine
Brigman, 62, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Born in
Surviving are her husband, Tommy
Brigman of
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at
May send memorials to:
Kiser Funeral Home served the Brigman
family. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
CHERAW – Mrs. Ada Quick Gibson, 93,
died Nov. 26, 2009.
Graveside services were at 3 p.m.
Nov. 29, at
Mrs. Gibson was born May 23, 1916, a
daughter of the late Wesley and Flora Brigman Quick. She was a retired
cosmetologist. Mrs. Gibson was a member of
Durviving are several nieces and
nephews.
Memorials may be made to: Ebenezer
United Methodist Churdh, c/o Gordon Chavis, 1701 Hwy 9 West,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Mary
Alice Robinson Parker
KERSHAW – Mrs. Mary A. Robinson
Parker, 71, died Nov. 11, 2009.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Nov.
21 at
Mrs. Mary Alice Robinson Parker wa born on April 13, 1938, to the late Earlie and Fonnie
Sowell Robinson.
Mary became a member of
Mary graduated from
Mary later moved to
Surviving is her husband, William H.
Parker; two step-daughters, Ellica Parker of Oadland, Ca. and Regina
Parker-Swanson of
Flemming Funeral Home – Pageland was
in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Glenn
Gregory
PATRICK – Mr. Glenn Gregory, 61, died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Gregory was born Jan. l9, 1948, a
son of the late James Hillard Gregory and Vera Mae Karriker Gregory. He was a
retired rural letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in Patrick, with 27
years of service.
Mr. Gregory was a U.S. Army Veteran
of the Vietnam War, and was a member of the DAV Chapter # 72. He was a member
of the
Glenn was preceded in death by his
first wife, Evelyn Teal Gregory, a grandson, Tony Blake Gregory, two brothers,
Joseph Gregory and Alfred “Mutt” Gregory and by two sisters, Suzanne Atkinson
and Evelyn Gregory.
Surviving is his wife, Gloria K.
Gregory of the home; three sons, Tony (Hattie) Gregory of McBee, Richard
(Valerie) Gregory and Chris (Jennifer) Gregory both of Patrick; five
grandchildren, Tyler, Christian, Makayla, Nick, and Chase Gregory; a brother,
Jack Gregory of Hartsville; two sisters: Grayce (Jack) Pace of Kershaw and
Betty Rogers of Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Samuel
Sparks
HARTSVILLE – Mr. Samuel Sparks, Jr.
died
Funeral services were held
James Moore officiated
the service.
Hines Funeral Home, Inc of Hartsville
was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary
Catherine Howard
Funeral services were held Dec. 5, at
Mary was born
She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, Thomas Lee Mack, Jr.
Surviving is her loving husband,
Eddie Charles Howard, Sr.; two children, Barbara Mack Drakeford (Reginald) and
Eddie Charles Howard, Jr. of Manhattan, N.Y.; sister and best friend, Yvonne
Mack Jameson (Byrd) of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandsons, Jarrel A. Mack and
Darius I. Howard of Charlotte, N.C.; three granddaughters, Ke-Osha C. Mack,
Jytia C. Howard and Ke-iko A. Howard of Charlotte,N.C.; siblings, Craig S. Mack
(Cassandra), Adrian Jameson and Anthony Jameson of Charlotte, N.C. and Thomas
Lee Mack III of New York City, N.Y., Gironda Y. Jameson of Charlotte, N.C.;
Adrion Stephens of Marshville, N.C.; two aunts, Pearl Tillman, Marguerite Cue
(George), Cheraw and Dennie Robinson of High Point, N.C.; five great
grandchildren; also, Tara Fulwiley, Patricia Ann Massey, Annie “My Sis”
Jackson, Florence Funderburk and Regina Bennett; and
other
relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home-Cheraw was in
charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Peggy
Ann Robinson
PAGELAND – Peggy Ann Robinson, 53,
died
Funeral services were at
Burial was held in
the
late Ethel Mae Robinson, born
Surviving are two daughters, Erica
Michelle Ford of Marion and Carlotta Ann Ford of Salisbury; a son, Ellis
Jermaine Robinson (Renee) of Salisbury, N.C.; six grandchildren, Jeffery
Hannah, Jesseca Hannah, Jakayla Hannah and Jamie Ford all of Marion, Shyheim
Robinson and Shavarius Robinson of Salisbury, N.C.; a brother, Willie Junior
Robinson (Doris) of Ruby; two sisters, Sallie Ann Gibbs (Lonnie) of Columbus,
Ga., Jeanette Merritt (William) of Lilesville, N.C.; four aunts, Helen Marshall
of Fort Mill, Aline McCray, Dorothy Clyburn and Inez Thomas, all of Pageland;
and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Edward
Lee “Spanky” Davis, Jr.
Cheraw – Edward Lee Davis, Jr., 40,
died
Funeral services were held Dec. 12,
at
He was born
He leaves to cherish his memory:
daughter Ashley Danielle Davis, Orangeburg, SC; mother Annie P. Davis, Cheraw;
sister Allyson Delores Davis, Columbia; two brothers, Jimmy Watson, Cheraw and
Ronald Felder, Columbia; eight aunts, Georgianna Simpson, Carolyn Powe, Evelyn
Powe, Victoria Powe Bittle, Peggy Powe, and Elaine Powe all of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Elease J. Miller and Arie P. Goldson of Cheraw; six uncles, Bernard Simpson,
Weldon Powe of Brooklyn; Bennie Evans, New Rochelle, N.Y., and Matthew Miller,
George
Goldson, and
Walter Armond, of Cheraw; a great-uncle, Leroy Flowers,
Morris Funeral Cottage of Cheraw was
in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Donald
E. “Don” Eddins
RUBY – Mr. Donald E. “Don” Eddins,
39, died
Memorials services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Eddins was born
Don was preceded in death by his
sister, Jan Eddins Hutson.
Surviving is a son, Holt Eddins of
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in
charge
of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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William
J. “Bill” Lang
9, 2009.
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Lang was born
Bill was preceded in death by a
grandson, Stephen Randolph Sellers; a brother, Robert L. Lang; and by four
sisters, Ida Alford, Ruth Jordan, Carrie Campbell Haigler, and Jenny Nell Lang.
Surviving is his wife of 63 years,
Annie Adams Lang of the home; a son, Gary William (Linda) Lang of Summerville;
four daughters, Bonnie L. Adams, Barbara L. (Donny) Sellers both of
Chesterfield, Melinda L. (John) Woodward of Sanford, N.C., and Debria L. (Andy)
Carpenter of Chesterfield; two brothers, John R. (Myrtle) Lang, Jr. of
Thomasville, N.C. and Edd Lang of Chesterfield; a sister, Lela Mae Boan of
Thomasville, N.C.; also Mary H. Lang of High Point, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and
16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of
Chesterfield County,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cheraw Chronicle & The
Mary
Belle Hunt
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Hunt was the widow of Tillman
Hunt. She was the daughter of the late James Clarence and Ethel Driggers King.
She was an active member of
Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were the owner and
operators of Hunt’sTrading Post.
She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Danny Timms.
Surviving is her son,
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Mildred
Funderburk
CHERAW – Mildred Funderburk, 75, died
Funeral services were at
Mildred was born
Miss Funderburk received her education
at
Later in life she moved to
Surviving is a son, Germain Thompson,
Sr.; a sister, Margaret Manning; a brother, Bradshaw Funderburk; three
grandchildren, Germain, Jr., Shanice, and Tremel Thompson; two great
grandchildren, Zion Anthony and Ezavier Anthony Thompson; and other relatives
and friends.
Reid’s Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Margie
Rae Rives Landon
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. - Mrs. Margie Rae
Rives Landon, 78, died
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Landon was born
Margie Rae was preceded in death by
her husband, Walter W. Landon, and three brothers, Truett, Jessie, and Fred
Rivers.
Surviving is her son, Randy (Debbie)
Landon of Winter Haven, Fla.; a foster son, Petey Salyina of Winter Haven,
Fla.; a daughter, Jane (John) Cole of Lakeland, Fla.; two brothers, Kenneth
(Cora) Rivers and Raymond (Eloise) Rivers both of Chesterfield; a sister, Linda
(Paul) Sellers of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Johnny (Jackie) Cole of
Lakeland, Fla., Crystal Landon and Solomon Salyina both of Winter Haven, Fla.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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Bobby
Ray Moore
CHERAW – Mr. Bobby Ray Moore, 50,
died
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Moore was born
Bobby was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Alexander and Margie Graham and Jim and Mary Moore. Surviving are
his parents, J.B. and Harriet Moore of Cheraw; three brothers, Gary Moore of
Cheraw, Ronnie (Judy) Moore of Kannapolis, N.C. and Scott (Gloria) Moore of
Salisbury, N.C.; and a sister, Bonnie (Jim) Webb of Concord, N.C.
Memorials may be made to:
Chesterfield Church of God, P.O. 64 Chesterfield, S.C. 20709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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James
L. “Blondie” Pate, Jr.
Funeral services will be held
Born
Mr. Pate is survived by his wife,
Marian Jordan Pate; three sons, Jimmy of Beaufort, SC, Tommy of Myrtle Beach,
SC, and Eric of Cheraw; brothers Fred Pate of Cheraw and Nathan Pate of
Albermarle, NC; ten grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Cheraw Rotary
Scholar-ship Fund, PO Box 931, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Cheraw First Baptist
Building Fund, PO Box 337, Cheraw, SC 29520. Published in the
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Clara
Stancil Jenkins
Graveside services were at
Ms. Jenkins was born
Clara was preceded in death by two
brothers, William P. “Dobber” Stancil and Funderburk Stancil
Surviving are three daughters, Mary
E. Jenkins of the home; Ann Jenkins of Raleigh, N.C., and Jean (Ronnie)
Chambers of Mt. Croghan; two grandsons, Lee Chambers of Greenville and Shaun
Chambers of Mt. Croghan; two sisters, Lee Hancock of Mt. Croghan, and Reba Stancil of Cheraw.
Memorials may be made to:
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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Joyce
Caldwell
Funeral services were at
Surviving are two daughters, Emily
Berry of Poughkeepsie, N.J. and Monica Perkins of Cheraw; a sister, Beverly
Allen of Columbia; three grandchildren, Robert Perkins, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Brian
White II of Poughkeepsie, N.J. and Phylicia Perkins of Florence; a
great-grandchild, Taliyah Watson; an aunt, Annabell Melton of Chesterfield;
siblings, LaKeshia Allen and Christopher Allen; also Brenda Reid of Columbia;
and other relatives and friends.
Grooms Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Cheraw Chronicle
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Shirley
Peele Thompson
CHERAW – Shirley Peele Thompson, 73,
died
Funeral services were held at
The family received friends from
She was the mother of the late Jay
Thompson whom she cared lovingly, for many years. She was a charter member of
Faith Presbyterian Church, Cheraw. Shirley served as co-chair of the Care
Committee of the church, also on the pulpit search committee. Mrs. Thompson was
a passionate volunteer and had a servants heart,
serving in the following organizations, Mercy In Me Ministry, Hospice of
Chesterfield County, Hospital Auxiliary, and Moms In Motion. Her actions and
fruits of labor done in love knew her.
She received great joy in helping
people by taking them to the doctor, running important errands, and ministering
on a daily basis. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach and was an avid
Coastal Carolina Football Fan.
Surviving is her daughter, Debbie
(Tony) Purvis of Cheraw; grandchildren, Jared Purvis of Darlington, Megan
Purvis of Cheraw; a brother, Wade Scott of Maxton, N.C., and also Jim Bennett
of Cheraw.
Memorials may be made to:
Tony
Brown Miller
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Miller was born
Surviving is his wife, Crystal
Campbell Miller of the home; two sons, Mark Anthony Miller and his wife, Nancy
of Pasadena, Ca. and John Howard Douglas and his wife, Natalie of Chesterfield;
four grandchildren Jimmy and Jessie Miller of Pasadena, Ca. and Campbell and
Will Douglas of Chesterfield; a brother, Alvin Miller and wife, Gail of
Columbia; siblings, Erik Miller and wife, Anna of Chapin and Brian Miller and
wife, Natasha of Lexington, and Howard B. Campbell of Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to: The Tony
Brown Miller Scholarship Fund for Chesterfield High School Graduates, c/o
Chesterfield High School Alumni Association P.O. Box 445,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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John
Greer Robeson, Jr.
Graveside services were at
The family received visitation
following the service at the cemetery.
Mr. Robeson was born
John was preceded in death by two
brothers, Thomas Robeson and Edwin W. Robeson.
Surviving is his wife, Frances Wain
Robeson; three sons, John G. (Lauren) Robeson, III of Columbia, Ben (Faye)
Robeson of Augusta, Ga. and Andy (Wanda) Robeson of Cheraw; a daughter, Beth
“Buff” (Phil) Arsenault of Purcellville, Va.; a sister, Betty R. Giles of
Columbia; also Nancy Robeson of Cheraw; seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: The
Alzheimer’s Association, 3223 Sunset Blvd. Suite 100,
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the Cheraw
Chronicle & The
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Demby was born
Surviving is his wife, Krista Demby
of the home; a daughter, Hazel Annelle “Hazee” Demby of the home; mother,
Annelle Freeman Demby of Chesterfield; three sisters, Jennifer Demby (Eric)
Gaskins of Ruby, Tammy Davis and Kathy Demby Campbell both of Chesterfield;
siblings, Layla Gaskins of Ruby and Callie Quick of Chesterfield, Colie Davis and
Devin Carnes of Chesterfield, Cathy and Richard Carnes of Chesterfield, Lee
(Jessica) Carnes of Chesterfield; also Stuart Davis and Barry Teal Jr. of
Chesterfield.
Memorials may be made to: Make A Wish
Foundation, 726 C. Lowndes Hill Rd., Greenville, S.C. 29607, Hospice of
Chesterfield County P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C, 29709, or Ruby Masonic
Lodge No. 314 P.O. Box 202, Ruby, S.C. 29741.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was incharge of arrangements.
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Mary
Belle Hunt
Funeral services were at
Mrs. Hunt was the widow of Tillman
Hunt. She was the daughter of the late James Clarence and Ethel Driggers King.
She was an active member of
She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Danny Timms.
Surviving is her son,
A. Don Rivers
Funeral services were at
Visitation was
Mr. Rivers was born
He was a past president of the
Chesterfield Civitan Club, former
Chairman of the Boy Scout Committee, and a member of Chesterfield Masonic Lodge
# 220. Mr. Rivers was a member of the Pee Dee Educational Foundation, which was
the Founding Fathers of Francis Marion University in
Don was preceded in death by his wife
Carolyn Gunter Rivers, and two brothers, Robert Wendell Rivers and Edgar Lee
Rivers.
Surviving is a son, A. Don Rivers,
Jr. and his wife, Diane of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandsons, Trey Rivers and
his wife, Lindsey of Raleigh, N.C., Brandon Rivers of Charlotte, N.C., and Ben Cazalas
of
Memorials may be made to:
Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, 209 West Main Street, Chesterfield, S.C.
29709, or to Hospice of Rock Hill, 2275 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of
Chesterfield was in charge of arrangements. Published in the
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Lena Henrietta Robinson, 69, died at
Born
Survivors included her children Cynthia
Elaine Robinson and T. Gerald Robinson Sr., (Sherine); her siblings Charles T.
Robinson Sr., Carol McGee and Rebecca Rickett; multiple nieces, nephews and
grandchildren.
Memorial service
to be held on Jan. 14, 2009 at 12 noon. At Cheraw
Family Worship located at 3050 Highway 9,
James
Fletcher
BURLINGTON- Mr. James Curtis
Fletcher, age 93, of 343 Baldwin Rd., Apt D-1, #6 of Oak Creek Retirement
Community, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center
after several weeks of failing health.
Born in
Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife
of the home; a daughter, Mary Lou Tucker, and her husband, Franklin, of
The funeral service wias conducted at
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Front St. United Methodist Church,