Dr. Reid Terrill Johnson - March 4, 2012

PAWLEYS ISLAND - Dr. Reid Terrill Johnson, 67, passed away Sunday, March 2012, at his residence.

Dr. Johnson was born in Durham, N.C.. October 9, 1944, a son of the late Vernon Johnson and Louise Barbee Johnson. He graduated from Lee Edward High School in Asheville, N.C., and received his B.S. in mathematics at the University of N.C. at Asheville and his doctorate in the School of Psychology from the University of S.C. Prior to moving to Pawleys Island, Dr. Johnson was a psychology professor at Winthrop University for 25 years. He was instrumental in developing and implementing the School of Psychology graduate program and continued to be an advocate for children with special needs. In his retirement, Dr. Johnson enjoyed golfing, writing, and teaching short courses for Coastal Carolina University.

Surviving are: his wife of 25 years, Nancy Myers Stuckey Johnson of Pawleys Island; a son, Christopher Reid Johnson (Elizabeth) of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Kimberly Laura Johnson Counts of Charlotte, N.C.; and five grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at three o'clock on Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2012, at Myrtle Beach State Park.

Sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to: The Louis B. Johnson Scholarship Fund at Winthrop University, 701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29733-7001.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Estelle Ethel Shimel Traub - March 5, 2012

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BISHOPVILLE - Estelle Ethel Shimel Traub, 93, wife of 61 years to the late Irven Philip Traub, died Monday, March 5, 2012, in Roper Hospital in Charleston.

Born in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Louis M. Shimel and the late Lillian Fechter Shimel. She grew up in Charleston and attended the College of Charleston. After her marriage, she made her home in Bishopville where she raised three wonderful sons and was an active part of the community throughout her life. Mrs. Traub was a member of Temple Sinai in Sumter. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was cherished by all of her friends.

Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Traub and Richard "Rick" Traub, both of Atlanta, GA, and Douglas Traub of Bishopville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Renée Frisch of Charleston.

She was preceded in death by a son, Lowell Shimel Traub; and two sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Sumter Jewish Cemetery with Rabbi Robert Seigel, D.D., officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2800 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?n=estelle-ethel-shimel-traub&pid=156336407#storylink=cpy

David English (Fuzz) Copeland - 13 February, 2012

Bishopville, SC

Services for David English (Fuzz) Copeland age 75 will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 3:00pm at Savannah Advent Christian Church.  Rev. Michael Murdoch and Rev. John Gallagher will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held 5-7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.  Mr. Copeland passed away on February 13, 2012.  He was the son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth English Copland.  He attended Savannah Advent Christian Church.  Surviving are his wife of 53 years Mrs. Margaret Segars Copeland, Bishopville.  Daughter:  Debbie (Robert) Blinkhorn, Mt. Airy, NC.  Son:  Derek (Jennifer) Copeland, Bishopville.  Grandchildren:  Ashley Buffington, Madison Copeland, Morgan Copeland, Mason Copeland.  www.nortonfh.net

Betty Anne Brown Truesdale - January 30, 2012

BISHOPVILLE, SC

Betty Anne Brown Truesdale, 82, wife of Liston Truesdale, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center.

She was born in Bishopville and always lived there. She was a daughter of the late Gene and Edna King Brown. She and Liston had no children of their own but thousands of her dear school children. Mrs. Truesdale graduated from Bishopville High School and Columbia College with a major in French. She also received a degree in library science from the University of South Carolina. She taught in Bennettsville, Central, Ashwood-Central and Bishopville High School. She taught in the public schools of Lee County for 45 years. She was a lifetime member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was the co-author of "Volume 2, History of Lee County" and the "History of Bethlehem United Methodist Church."

Survivors include her dear husband of 60 years; a sister-in-law, Mildred Elmore of the Bethea Home; nephews, Cliff Davis (Carol) of Lugoff, James Davis of Conway and Harris Brown (Teresa) of Hartwell, Ga.; nieces, Abbie Elmore Denny (Lyn) of Lake City and Cora Beth Loftin (David) of Nashville, Tenn.; adopted daughters, Cheryl Austin Skinner (Marvin) of Oswego and Kim Williams of Atlanta; special friends, Marie Freeman, Gloria Hariott, Darron Wilson, Willene Smith and Betty Lou Watson; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and her precious dogs.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Davis (Loyce); a brother, Gene Brown Jr. (Frances Harris); a niece, Millie Elmore Mozingo; and a brother-in-law, Darwin Elmore.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Altman and the Rev. Sam Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010; the Epworth Children's Home, P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250; B.A.R.K., 121 Julia Drive, Bishopville, SC 29010; or to a charity of one's choice.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

Lee Co. sheriff hires full time attorney to handle media calls - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |

Editors Opinion: To the good people of Lee County.... Your embarrassment and pain is not going unnoticed. It would not be surprising if some official survey on the reasons why Lee County is so economically depressed showed that inept leadership throughout the county over the last half century IS the NUMBER ONE reason why the smartest of our young minds are leaving. One only has to look around... there is nothing to keep them home. If the mindset of only electing the most popular candidate regardless of qualification continues, it becomes only a matter of time before you roll up the side walks and board those few windows that are remaining. It is no wonder industry leaders shiver when they see what Lee County has to offer.

Lee Co. sheriff hires full time attorney to handle media calls - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |: "Last week, new information led WIS to file a Freedom of Information Act request with Simon, requesting McDuffie's personnel files, as well as copies of "all Lee County Sheriff's Office's ethical and moral policies and memorandums, as well as the names of the deputies who have signed the documents."

The day after the WIS open records requests, McDuffie resigned, according to Johnson. Neither Johnson nor Simon would comment on the specific reasons when contacted Tuesday. "I have no comment at this time," said Simon. "I have an attorney on staff. Charlie will get back to you on that.""

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Bishopville - Carroll Snead

Bishopville, S.C.
Bishopville, S.C.
Carroll Snead passed away January 16 at Kershaw Medical Center. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.y January 16 at Kershaw Medical Center. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.Bishopville, S.C.
Carroll Snead passed away January 16 at Kershaw Medical Center. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.

Charles Clifton Farmer - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Bishopville, SC

Charles Clifton Farmer, 61, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter County, he was a son of George Clifton Farmer and the late Daisy Godwin Farmer. Mr. Farmer was self-employed, having owned a restaurant, country store, produce stand and fireworks stand. 

One of his greatest joys was selling watermelon, cantaloupe, and fireworks for the Fourth of July. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his father; a sister, Ruth F. Caples; a nephew, Ryan C. Caples (Kimberly Bazen Caples); and a great-nephew, Dean Clifton Caples.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Don Riner officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 925 Camden Hwy.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in The State on January 6, 2012